The Library’s Oral History and Folklore Collection dates back to the 1950’s and includes a rich and diverse collection of interviews and recordings with Australians from all walks of life.

The National Library of Australia's Oral History and Folklore collection records the voices that describe our cultural, intellectual and social life.  The collection consists of around 45,000 hours of recordings, the earlier ones dating back to the 1950s when the tape recorder became available

This module draws on the Oral History and Folklore collection recordings of four prominent Australian scientists from different times, backgrounds and specialty areas.

Oral History: Sir Howard Florey
Oral History: Emeritus Professor Nancy Millis
Oral History: Sir Mark Oliphant
Oral History: Professor Fiona Stanley

The National Library of Australia acknowledges Australia’s First Nations Peoples – the First Australians – as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land and gives respect to the Elders – past and present – and through them to all Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Cultural Notification

Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this website contains a range of material which may be considered culturally sensitive including the records of people who have passed away.

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