History wins
Local history funding sources, Such was life:
Congratulations to all of the writers awarded this year’s Victorian Community History Awards. Why not catch up with one of their winning books next time you’re at the State Library?
Tales of crime in Australia
People & professions, Such was life:
The 1894 book Tales of crime and criminals in Australia, which can be viewed online, is an absorbing look at Victoria’s early criminal history. Far from being just a record of… Read More ›
Bird Week: something to tweet about in Arts
Painting, Rare Books & Arts, Visual arts:
Guest blogger and pigeon-fancier Jane Miller couldn’t resist celebrating Bird Week….. A bit of cross promotion here for Bird week (19-25 October) as the Arts Library includes in its’ collections… Read More ›
Les Miserables from page to stage
On Tuesday 15 October, 2013, the State Library held an exclusive event featuring multi-award winning composer, Claude-Michel Schönberg, speaking to Julia Zemiro. Claude-Michel Schönberg As a Golden Globe winner, Oscar… Read More ›
Arts on Film: Triple Bill
A Triple Bill featuring The Orchestra, ballet superstar Rudolf Nureyev and Australian ceramic artist Gwyn Hanssen Pigott, is the next program in the Arts on Film series to be screened this Wednesday… Read More ›
Les Misérables, Ned Kelly and Victorian Media Hall of Fame make news at the State Library of Victoria
About us, Announcements, Exhibitions, News:
Last Friday at the State Library, the Melbourne Press Club announced their 2013 Victorian Media Hall of Fame inductees and that the Melbourne Press Club and State Library are working… Read More ›
Keening Kellys
People & professions, Such was life:
The State Library has been given an extraordinary letter that gives an eyewitness account of the aftermath of the 1880 Glenrowan siege, where bushranger Ned Kelly was captured by police.… Read More ›
Eyewitness letter to Ned Kelly’s capture donated to State Library after 133 years
Announcements, Collection, Exhibitions, News:
After 133 years, a letter containing an eyewitness account of the dramatic capture of Ned Kelly during the 1880 siege at Glenrowan has been donated to the State Library of… Read More ›
Claude-Michel Schönberg visits the Library
Musicals, Rare Books & Arts, Theatre:
On Tuesday 15 October, 2013, the State Library held an exclusive event featuring multi-award winning composer, Claude-Michel Schönberg, speaking to Julia Zemiro. As a Golden Globe winner, Oscar nominee and… Read More ›
New Research Guide on the Victorian Sheriffs Office Warrants
Family matters, Uncategorized:
Our guest bloggers, Lucy Shedden and Shona Dewar from the Australian Manuscripts collection at the Library introduce us to a new online research guide on the Victorian Sheriffs Office warrants… Read More ›
Such was life
Online Collection Spotlight: Bloomsbury Historic Dress in Detail
Watch the wonders of fashion unfold with this informative and visually stunning peak into the history of clothing. This video database, with companion articles, explores historical contexts, materials, and construction methods, enabling you to see how different garments were worn, and the function that each item served.
Arts
Online Collection Spotlight: American Music
From Willie Nelson to Dinah Washington, Muddy Waters to Flaco Jimenez, you can enjoy a journey across the diverse musical roots of America with the Music Online: American Music database. Hosting an astonishing array of talent the collection consists of almost 7000 albums and 120,000 songs.
