Keith Kings Public Transport Collection
The Library has received a large donation of material documenting Victoria’s public transport, featuring some wonderful photographs of decorated trams.
Archive for February, 2018
Books came to life at White Night Melbourne
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Books came to life at State Library Victoria for White Night Melbourne.
State Library Victoria brings books to life for White Night Melbourne
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State Library Victoria will once again open its doors after dark for the sixth annual White Night Melbourne.
#CreateArtHistory at White Night Melbourne
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We’re turning the Library façade into a canvas for White Night Melbourne.
Kooyong’s greatest hits
Some of Kooyong’s greatest hits weren’t from the racquets of John Newcombe or Billie Jean King but from that select group of the world’s greatest rock stars whose performances at the stadium were as incendiary as a McEnroe meltdown, as graceful as a Goolagong backhand, as rock steady as the Borg baseline game.
Illustrated children’s books: Arthur Rackham (1867-1939)
Arthur Rackham’s haunting images in children’s fairy tales evoke a sense of mystery, even nightmare. They made him the leading decorative illustrator of the Edwardian era.
State Library Victoria calls for 2018 Fellowship applications
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Applications are now open for State Library Victoria’s prestigious annual fellowships program, with a new specialist fellowship for Victorian Aboriginal researchers offered from 2018.
