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In the years leading to the outbreak of World War II, Hitler and his government’s anti-Semitism became increasingly violent.

About 6200 books about European literature, history and culture, mostly published in the period 1880-1960. 

2286 titles, mainly monographs but also including manuscripts and music material about the history of Ireland and Australia.

122 interviews, mostly with retired drovers, recorded by Bruce Simpson and Bill Gammage between 2000 and 2006. 

Learn more about the children's book Dog Beach and and important jobs that Aussie dogs have done over time.

We're calling on you to help us collect campaign material from the 2023 Referendum on an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice.

Your support helps us preserve the stories of Australia and its people and share them with the world.

By donating to digitise our physical collections, you can help make the treasures of the National Library freely available to everyone, all the time.

Discover the legacy of Don Banks, one of Australia’s most innovative composers, in the Don Banks Collection. Featuring music manuscripts, sound recordings, and personal papers, this collection celebrates Banks' pioneering work across jazz, classical, and film music. A true trailblazer, his fusion of genres continues to inspire and shape Australia's cultural landscape.

The Library and Story Dogs presented a family day to celebrate the launch of the National Library’s latest picture book, Dog Beach.