Explore manuscripts and records that give a glimpse into the approximately 250 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages.

Access resources to help you research your Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander family history including records for births, deaths and marriages, missions, military service and information about the Stolen Generations. 

We hold a diverse range of material, offering a rich interpretation of Australia's past and contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

The National Library of Australia acknowledges First Australians as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land and pays respect to Elders – past and present – and through them to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Finding aids that provide detailed descriptions of the items included in each ephemera collection.

Start exploring the Library's diverse collections to search through time and place to build family stories and local narratives.

How to find copyright owners

Find family photos and piece together dates and places from the many clues they contain. 

Finding Aids are descriptive lists which help to show you the scope, content and size of a collection of items.

Trace the military history of your ancestors using resrouces and records from Australia, New Zealand and the British Army at the Library and beyond.