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Battye Library
The J.S. Battye Library of West Australian History is the repository for the largest collection of material relating to Western Australia in the world.
Books
The State Library holds the world's premier collection of books relating to Western Australia with over 85,000 titles.
Donations
The State Library welcomes the donation of material (especially Western Australian material) to the State's collections.
Ephemera
Ephemera are the transient documents of everyday life, such as brochures, pamphlets and leaflets.
Film and DVD
The State Library is responsible for collecting Western Australia's motion picture history. This includes government and privately-made films, videos and DVDs as well as newsreels, commercial and educational films.
Government and Community Information
Information on Western Australian government agencies and metropolitan community groups.
Indexes and Catalogues
The State Library holds some indexes and catalogues which are not accessible on-line, and which provide references to Western Australian material, subjects and people.
Journals
A serial publication is any newsletter, circular, journal or magazine whether regular or irregular in frequency. Over 15,000 Western Australian serial titles are held.
Maps
A comprehensive collection of maps relating to Western Australia is held, ranging from pre-settlement and exploration maps to current topographical maps.
Oral Histories
The State Library has one of the largest collections of oral histories in Australia. Interviews with over 7,000 Western Australians are held.
Photographs
The State Library's Pictorial Collection covers all aspects of the State's history, and consists of photographs, postcards, slides, albums, glass negatives, illustrations and art works.
Police Gazettes
*The Police Gazette of Western Australia ( is a valuable resource for researching police and criminals in Western Australia. Information can be found under various headings: apprehensions (name of person arrested, arresting constable, charge and sentence); police appointments, dismissals, discharges, promotions, resignations and transfers; tickets of leave, certificates of freedom, and conditional pardons issued to convicts; and more.
Private Archives
Private archives are non-governmental archives, and are the records of businesses, churches, clubs and associations, and individuals.
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WA Music
Western Australia's rich musical heritage is collected and fostered by the State Library. The collection contains sound recordings, sheet music, books, serials, ephemera, videos and DVDs, photographs, oral histories and websites.
WA Newspapers
Nearly 900 Western Australian newspaper titles are held by the State Library, ranging from the manuscript newspapers of the early 1830's up to currently published titles.
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