Ask a librarian, Rare Books & Arts:
Agatha Christie was a leading author of the golden age of detective fiction whose books continue to excite, delight and intrigue readers. To celebrate her outstanding legacy, State Library Victoria recently acquired first editions of some of Christie’s most popular titles.
Looking for information on an Australian woman and not sure where to start?
The Australian Women’s Register is a wonderful resource for researchers of Australian women and women’s organisations. There are over 6200 entries on women and more than 600 entries on women’s organisations, covering the nineteenth century to the present.
Social life & customs, Such was life:
In 1965, some older Victorians wrote short essays for a competition, recalling their early lives.
Collection Care, Conservation:
Come behind the scenes of the Rebel Heart exhibition to uncover the story of a remarkable mourning brooch. From its intricate woven structure to the hidden signs of age revealed under magnification, this fragile piece has much to tell.
Ask a librarian, Reference desk, Research tips:
Whether you’re a seasoned researcher or coming to the Library for the first time, a student, or student of life, writing a book, or doing family history research – our Ask a Librarian service is available for everyone.
Ask a librarian, Our stories, Research tips:
Anyone who has delved into their family history knows the value of a family tree. But these much-loved visual charts have uses beyond genealogy, they are also a great tool for tracing the evolution of our newspapers.
Ask a librarian, Collection spotlights, War:
This Online Collection Spotlight examines WWI trench journals created by units from several combatant nation between 1914 and 1919. Produced in camps and battle zones, these handmade publications reveal humour, creativity, and resilience through poems, sketches, notes and stories.
People & professions, Such was life, Uncategorized, Victorian history:
In 1934, Australian aviator, Freda Thompson, made history as the first Australian woman to fly solo from England to Australia. Thompson was a pioneer who believed the sky was the limit – she wanted to reach that limit, to feel the adrenaline, to just fly.
Painting, Politics, Uncategorized:
Ailsa O’Connor (1921-1980) was a political activist, painter, sculptor, author and teacher. Throughout her art career she was a member of the Communist Party and associated with the Socialist Realist Group.
Ask a librarian, Collection spotlights, Our stories:
Join us as we take a look at the Nineteenth Century Collections Online, a rich database consisting of seven separate subject areas, all linked by their focus on the 19th century.
In 1965, some older Victorians wrote short essays for a competition, recalling their early lives.
Agatha Christie was a leading author of the golden age of detective fiction whose books continue to excite, delight and intrigue readers. To celebrate her outstanding legacy, State Library Victoria recently acquired first editions of some of Christie’s most popular titles.
