Literary manuscripts submitted to the Bulletin in 1918–20, personal papers, 185 books related to Australia, some very rare, plus 30 books published in Tahiti by the London Missionary Society in 1817–37.

Oral history recordings, manuscripts and papers relating mainly to Australian folklore and Lowenstein's books Weevils in the flour and Under the hook.

Explore the history and diversity of Australian romance books in our collection.

This small but significant collection of early 20th-century German and Austrian books includes poetry, plays, novels, essays, fairytales, folklore, art books, memoirs, and works on theatre and opera. Many are rare or limited editions, notable for their fine bindings and illustrations.

Discover the decades-long, remarkable efforts of the Papunya community to record language and culture and keep it alive.

Discover new stories held within our collection and build on conversations steeped in nostalgia, curiosity and transformation. 

Papers including letters, newspaper cuttings, published caricatures, original cartoons, letters and literary manuscripts, mostly related to Australian and New Zealander writers, journalists, composers and artists.

Books on music and printed music published in Britain from the mid-17th century to the 20th century.

553 books from the 19th to mid-20th century with a particular strength in botany and gardening, among many other subjects.

Susannah Fullerton OAM, President of the Jane Austen Society of Australia delivered a public lecture marking the 250th Anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth.

About 360 titles, particularly strong in first editions of English poetry and novels published in the nineteenth century and early twentieth century.

If you are considering independently publishing your book, learn how to get your published book into the Library's collection.