… in the 1880s and made use of the Library’s collections. He turned again to history following his retirement in 1980. He had recorded an extremely long oral history interview with Mel Pratt for the Library in 1971–72. In 1981 he … to 2007 and, following his death, a final instalment was received from his family in 2009. In 1971–72 he recorded an oral history interview for the …
… generations and events. Answers to the many questions relating to history, culture and ancestry in the Pacific region can be found in the … The Pacific Manuscripts Bureau is a treasure trove of information for family historians, providing access to archives, manuscripts, and rare … collection. Our research guides on Pacific and Pacific Collections , Family history can be a great place to start. If you are interested in …
… of life in Scotland, including the Orkney and Shetland Islands, family histories, and accounts of the experiences of Scottish immigrants in … Glen Tomasetti. Organisation The Emily Lyle Collection is held in the Oral History Collection at TRC 494 . There are transcripts of some of the … of Scottish Studies at Edinburgh University, is available in the Oral History Branch. Reference Fischer, Frances J. and Rieuwerts, Sigrid, eds., …
… culture and politics in Thailand, 1945-1958 Supported by the Wong Family Mr Jiyuan Yin (University of Melbourne) Scandal: sex, race and power … by Manors Gate Group Dr Yu Tao (University of Western Australia) The history of Australia in Chinese language publications (1979-2019) 2019 Asia … culture and politics in Thailand, 1945-1958 Supported by the Wong Family Mr Jiyuan Yin (University of Melbourne) Scandal: sex, race and power …
… , I found myself once more engrossed in the lives of the Woolcot family. This time I was more aware the book’s themes, such as coming of age … appeal of the story lies in the way it explores the complexities of family life and the fun and sorrows of childhood. Ethel Turner at Girls High … Ethel Turner’s birth, her classic book occupies a unique position in the history of Australian children’s literature. Rereading it as an adult …
… Science, and subcommittee member of InTouch Multicultural Centre Against Family Violence. She has also enjoyed governance affiliations with Ambulance … England and Melbourne University – to name a few. She organised the history-making Access to Fashion – a Melbourne Fashion Week event featuring … businesses and organisations on their efforts to end domestic and family violence and informs multiple Ministerial committees. Tarang is an …
… retiring in 1976. Tooley devoted a great deal of his time to the history of mapping, carrying out research in the Map Room of the British … include Aaron Arrowsmith (1798–1823), John Arrowsmith (1832–62), Allard family (1660–79), Adam and Charles Black (1839–73), Blaeu family (1642–50), James Cook (1772–84), Vicenza Coronnelli (1696), Alexander …
… contributions Would you like to share your story with us for our oral history project? Express your interest The experiences, images and voices of … for decades, and wish to keep preserving and documenting this rich history. Our focus is to ensure that the experiences and perspectives of … manager). The Library's Oral History Collection also includes interviews family members of a number of first-generation migrants. One such interview …
… is searchable through multiple search facets including personal and family names, organisational names, subjects, geographical locations or date … the hierarchy (Fonds, Series and Subseries). Finding aids include archival history notes indicating when filming was selective. Researchers should be … is searchable through multiple search facets including personal and family names, organisational names, subjects, geographical locations or date …
… leave both the Library and the University in 1934–35. In 1936 he and his family migrated to England where he found a job in the School of Oriental … by 850 works in European languages in 1974. Following his death, his family donated about 600 books under the Taxation Incentives for the Arts … includes Greek and Latin classics, Chinese language and dialects, Chinese history, contemporary Chinese politics, Chinese philosophy and literature, …

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