Archive for March, 2026

Photographic portrait by Richard Beck of Ailsa O’Connor (1921-1980), political activist, painter, sculptor, author and teacher.

Ailsa O’Connor: highlights of a life of socialist activism, feminism and art

March 23, 2026

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.

Online Collection Spotlight: Nineteenth Century Collections Online

Online Collection Spotlight: Nineteenth Century Collections Online

March 20, 2026

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.

‘…full of dramatic possibilities…’: a look at the Gordon Ireland photograph album of actors and actresses

‘…full of dramatic possibilities…’: a look at the Gordon Ireland photograph album of actors and actresses

March 5, 2026

Collection spotlights, Our stories, Victorian history:

At the turn of the twentieth century, Australia was the stage for many talented and beautiful performers. Many of them are captured in the Gordon Ireland photograph album of actors and actresses. We look at some of the notable women of the stage, and delve into the some of the stories behind their images.