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University of New South Wales Archives

Contact Details
Street Address
Level 1, University Library, University of New South Wales, High Street, Kensington
Postal Address

Sydney, NSW 2052

Phone
(02) 9385-2906 / 9385-2908
Fax
(02) 9385-1228
Email
archives@unsw.edu.au
Website
http://www.archives.unsw.edu.au
Archive Information
Officer in Charge
University Archivist
Enquiries to
Assistant University Archivist
Hours & Facilities

Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, closed for lunch 1-2pm and all weekends and public holidays. General reference assistance and copying services available. Introductory brochure available.

Access

By appointment, 2 days' advance notice of visit advisable

Acquisition Focus

The University Archives acquires records, papers and oral history interviews from bodies or individuals that are either part or closely associated with the University of New South Wales.

Quantity
960 m (ACA Australian Archival Statistics, 1998)
Major Holdings
  • Council, Academic Board, Administration, Faculties, and other bodies of the University of New South Wales: Records 1947- (420m).
  • Students' Union, and student clubs and societies: Records 1953-(35m).
  • Persons associated with the University: Papers 1940s- (50m).
  • The University's Oral History archives: 1940s- .
  • The University's film and video photographic and sound archives 1940s-(25m).
Guides
  • Robert John Webster, Guide to Papers, 1984 (unpublished).
  • Entries in National Library of Australia Guide to Collections of Manuscripts Relating to Australia.
Last Updated
6 June 2005