Australian Society of Archivists

Open Mon-Thurs 9am-4pm; closed Fridays, Public Holidays and from 24 Dec - 6 Jan. General reference and genealogy service available. Copying services for books, journals and photographs to A3. Original documents and newspapers may not be photocopied. Referral to paid researchers is available. Introductory brochure available.

Advance notice of visit required with details regarding nature and scope of research. Closed period of 50 years applies to most records. Nominal charges apply to most services.

The Adelaide Archdiocesan Archives are the repository for all records of the Catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide. In addition, the aim is to acquire significant collections from Church affiliated organisations or individuals within the Archdiocese.

• Adelaide Diocese: Bishops' Papers 1840-1980 (30m); Diocesan Administration 1840-1990 (120m); Clergy Papers 1840-1995 (12m); General parish records 1844-1995 (15m); Baptism, marriage and burial records 1840-1920 (microfiche and some hard copy); Religious Orders 1860-1990 (15m).
• Southern Cross Newspaper: Newspapers, Catholic 1867- 1998.
• L'Osservatore Roman, English Edition, 1968-1998.
• Morrison, Father Richard: Index to early papers, etc. 1836-1950 (9m).
• Australian Catholic Bishops' Conference 1945-1985 (14m).
• Catholic lay associations, including Young Catholic Workers' Association 1930-1990 (15m) and Catholic Women's League 1914-1995 (6m).
• Archives from the St Francis Xavier Seminary: Rector: Student personal records 1942- ; Seminary handbooks 1979-; Administration records 1942- ; Seminary Historical Material 1942- .