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South Australian Museum Archives

Contact Details
Street Address
Natural Science Building, North Terrace, Adelaide 5000
Postal Address

As above

Phone
(08) 8207-7375
Fax
(08) 8207-7222
Website
http://www.samuseum.sa.gov.au
Archive Information
Officer in Charge
Museum Archivist
Enquiries to
Access Officer
Hours & Facilities

Open Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 10am-5pm, Wed 2-5pm. By appointment only.
Fees & Charges: The SAM archives charges a fee for archival services and reproduction. All fees are payable in advance by cheque, money order or cash. For more information please visit the Museum website or contact the Access Officer.

Access

Access to the archives can be gained by making an appointment with the Access Officer.

Acquisition Focus

Anthropology in Australia and the Pacific; anthropological history; mission history; records of Aboriginal art and artefacts; records of collectors of anthropological objects.

Major Holdings
  • South Australia Museum: Records 1856- .
  • South Australia Museum Board for Anthropological Research: c1930-1960.
  • N B Tindale: Records 1920s-1960s.
  • F S Gillen: Records 1890s-1900s.
  • S G Reuther: Records 1888-1906.
  • S A White: Records 1890s-1930s.
  • W D Walker: Records 1900s-1930s.
  • J.B. Birdsell: Records 1930s-1970s.
Guides
  • Entries in National Library of Australia Guide to Collections of Manuscripts Relating to Australia.
Last Updated
8 June 2005