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… The State Library collects and preserves the oral history of Western Australia in its oral history collection.  The collection consists of some 19,000 hours of … from others involved in the field. Access to the collection Highlights of the oral history collection Oral History
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Dictating archival file records of State Government for use in JS Battye Library 1969
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… Around one million images make up the Pictorial Collection. It attempts to cover all aspects of the State’s history and consists of photographs, postcards, slides, … are not available for public viewing. Pictorial collection highlights While the pictorial collection holds many …
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John Portman with his camera c1959
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… Collecting, preserving and digitising Western Australian history through photographs, films, oral histories, music, … highlights and learn more about the historical collection below.  Artwork The State Library holds around … journals that provide insight into many people lives. Ephemera Ephemera is the transient documents of everyday …
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Natures Showground The Western Mail 1940
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… and shares Western Australia's past and present. Our collections reflect the culture and memory of Western … future generations, and reflecting the rich and diverse history of the State.  We have a Collection Strategy and a … music, maps, newspapers and post office directories. View highlights and learn more about the historical collection. …
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A staff member walking down a row of compactus storage units in the STAX area
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… Alistair Paterson as they discuss the extraordinary history of the northwest, and some of the special documents … that are vital primary sources for new research about the history of collecting in WA. This conversation covers the … northwest, and confronting the difficult histories in our collections of the colonial frontier. Recorded live on ABC …
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Letter to John Wellard from William Hall Andover Station
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… the Centre for Stories, 16 Days, 16 Stories is a courageous collection of stories presented in solidarity with survivors … 2021 - 7 Tags centre for stories Topic Podcasts WA history … centre for stories … A courageous collection of audio stories presented in solidarity with …
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6 women
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… Funded by the State Library of Western Australia, this collection of stories documents 15 experiences of the … and contributes a record of this remarkable time in history. Kate Alderton Kate Alderton is the director of the … news that a close family member was terminally ill. Chris’ story is a heart breaking first-hand experience of the …
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Posters about COVID-19 from an unofficial source pasted on a wall in King Street Perth 4 April 2020
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… The State Library's oral history collection consists primarily of audio tape-recorded, … people and can be found in the State Library catalogue . Highlights The oral history collection contains many …
/collections/aboriginal-collections/indigenous-oral-history
Ainsley Meeway pointing out his fathers country to Ahkeelah Hall Middle Springs 2018
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… If you are a beginner starting to trace your family history or a seasoned researcher looking to dig a little … the State Library and State Records Office to help family history researchers. Aboriginal family history Exploring and discovering family history is made …
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Boab trees Kununurra 1994
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… overlooked, undescribed, or actively silenced – LGBTQ history has not been well recorded, preserved, nor exhibited … are grappling with the challenge of making this history visible in collections and exhibitions. Alec Coles, CEO of Western …
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CMD767 Left Right Out Queer Disclosure podcast cover art
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… Cultural Centre. This event is for Mob Only Event Type History Want to find out more about your Moort? Come join our Reconciliation Week Aboriginal Family History Session .  Join State Library staff from the … to the State Library’s heritage, history, and photographic collections. You can view and print thousands of photos, …
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Family with a car believed to be taken at Leonora Western Australia ca 1965 Ron Williams Collection BA2750
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… We welcome offers of collection material from individuals and organisations. If … reflects the social, political, economic and cultural history of Western Australia. All offers received will be … groups, ethnic communities, lifestyles and experiences. Ephemera We collect a representative sample of ephemeral …
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Children playing outside with pets and toys