2014 in numbers at the State Library
Everyone loves an end-of-year round-up – enjoy 2014 in numbers from State Library Victoria.
Monster Petition
In 1891 women throughout Victoria went door to door, gathering signatures for a women’s suffrage petition, which became known as the ‘monster petition’.
Bohemian Melbourne exhibition launches
News:
The ‘Bohemian Melbourne’ exhibition launched last night with much fanfare, bohemian performances and spirited speeches.
Countdown to an exhibition
Come behind the scenes in the lead up to our new ‘Bohemian Melbourne’ exhibition.
New interactive Birds of America display
News:
Get up close to one of the Library’s most significant books through our new interactive display.
The Summer Read launches
News:
The annual Summer Read has launched – grab one of these ten great Victorian books.
Matthew Flinders’ cat
People & professions, Such was life:
One of my favourite books in our children’s collection is a story written by explorer Matthew Flinders about his cat, Trim. This story languished for many years in the archives of the National Maritime Museum at Greenwich, until it was discovered and published in the literary magazine Overland in 1973.
Researching your multicultural ancestors – new research guide
Family matters, Research guides:
To coincide with the theme of this year’s Family History Feast, we have released a new Family History research guide called Researching your multicultural ancestors.
Livening the place up with a bit of bohemianism
Film, Photography, Rare Books & Arts, Visual arts:
Bohemians come in all shapes and sizes
Researching ancestors in the performing arts
Family matters, Research tips & tricks:
Whether your ancestor was an actor, circus performer, magician or opera singer, the State Library holds a number of resources that can help you research your performing ancestors in Australia.
Such was life
Melbourne’s Marvelous Madame Weigel
Madame Weigel’s Journal of Fashion became a staple of Australian life for those interested in being well dressed, well presented, and well informed. This treasure trove has recently be digitised and made available online.
Arts
‘It really belongs to you people anyway…’: The story of Ken Pound
To celebrate the Children’s Book Council of Australia Week, we pay tribute to the life of children’s literature collector, Ken Pound, and the collection he has left for us all.
