Topic

Advertising campaigns for iconic Australian brands and early ads.

Joy McCann, forward by Tim Jarvis AM

Over 10,000 black and white negatives and colour transparencies, about 1000 exhibition prints, several photograph albums, a group of stereographs, plus maps, diaries and personal papers.

About 6500 lantern slides, glass negatives and photographs, mostly of Australian ships, especially sailing ships.

Large collection of papers from the politician William Morris Hughes including correspondence, official papers and reports, diaries, notebooks, newspaper cuttings, speeches, invitations and more.

Collection of Australian drama consisting of 197 unpublished plays in typescript or manuscript form by Australian authors.

The Library acquires Australian material mainly through legal deposit, purchase (direct from publishers or through library suppliers), exchange, gift or donation.

The Library develops its collections by building strong community connections, engaging with issues of contemporary significance and undertaking leadership activities, including innovating to address the impact of changing technologies on collecting and acquisition processes.

Browse photographs from the 1956 Melbourne Olympics to learn the top tips for how to watch a sports game.

The resources available for each house may be different, due to the fact the availability, organisation, and location of records vary from state to state.