Introduction to the Archival Collections
The Library has a diverse range of archival collections. These collections contribute to a rich political, social and public health history of Australia, with a particular focus on South Australia. They include the collections of Bob Hawke (the first Prime Minister of Australia born in South Australia) and a number of prominent South Australians and support areas of interest to UniSA’s students, staff, researchers and the general public.
These collections contain rare, fragile, archival and culturally sensitive material and are housed at the Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Library, City East, City West and Mawson Lakes campuses. Archival items are not available for loan, but some collection items can be accessed by searching the UniSA Library Archives Catalogue and the Library Catalogue or contacting Ask the Library.
Searching the collections
Details of the contents of the Archival Collections, along with digitised copies of selected items, can be searched using the search box below or by visiting the Special Collections Catalogue.
How to search the Archival CollectionsTo search the collection, type in keywords relating to the archival collection of interest.
Results can be refined using the 'Tweak my results' menu on the left hand side, for example by date range, collection, or subject. To view material that has been digitised, use the filter for Full Text Online.
Archival records can also be found by browsing by collection using the links below:
- All collections
- Alexander Downer Collection
- Dr. Basil Hetzel Collection
- Bob Hawke Collection
- Chris Hurford Collection
- Sir Eric Neal Collection
- De Lissa collection
- Gregor Ramsey Collection
- Professor Lowitja O'Donoghue Collection
- Rosemary Crowley Collection
- Social Work Historical Collection
For access to the full collections please contact Ask the Library.
For further information, please contact Ask the Library.
