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James Cook University of North Queensland, Library Archives

Contact Details
Street Address
Douglas, Townsville 4811
Postal Address

As above

Phone
(07) 4781-4663
Fax
(07) 4775-6691
Website
http://www.jcu.edu.au/gen/Library/homepage.html
Archive Information
Officer in Charge
Librarian
Hours & Facilities

Open Mon-Fri 9am-4pm by appointment; closed Sat, Sun and public holidays. General reference assistance available. Copying services available for books, journals, microfilms and newspapers. Referral to paid researchers is available.

Access

2 weeks' advance notice of visit required including details regarding purpose of the visit. Proof of identity required. Some records restricted by donor's request.

Acquisition Focus

The Library currently collects selected archives of individuals businesses, religious institutions, associations and societies relating to North Queensland.

Quantity
200m (100% in-house).
Major Holdings
  • Amalgamated Metal Workers Union (North Queensland): Disputes, minutes 1952-1976 (7.65m).
  • Jean Devanny: Manuscripts, correspondence 1925-1966 (3.4m). Wanetta Pearling Company: Accounts, Correspondence 1903-1927 (2.5m).
  • Pioneer Mills: Plans, business diaries, accounts 1883-1942 (21m). Hann Papers: Correspondence, maps 1860-1889 (0.85m).
  • Association of Employers of Waterside Labour: Minutes, Correspondence 1952-1983 (9m).
  • Bowen Downs: Diaries, accounts, correspondence 1885-1971 (5m).
  • Scottish Australian Pastoral Co: Diaries, accounts, correspondence 1909-1966 (5m).
  • Charters Towers Gold Mining Records: Accounts 1895-1940 (2m).
Guides
  • Entries in National Library of Australia Guide to Collections of Manuscripts Relating to Australia.
Last Updated
23 June 2005