Collection: History Support Collection

This is about the life and work of 19th century surveyor turned ethnologist, R.H. Mathews, whose studies of Aboriginal Australia were quite controversial. He is emerging as one of our most important documentors of Aboriginal language, legends & mythology

Two historical maps of the western goldfields from 1852-1859 compiled from the official records and information by E H Hargraves, the discoverer of the gold country

This publication provides information on marketing history publications such as counter sales, word of mouth, media coverage and book launches. Also included is how to price and what sells a book.

This biography covers Matthew Flinder's early life and through to his career

This publication contains photographs of Australian people by Max Dupain and coincides with the exhibition held at the State Library from July 2003 to February 2004.

History of early Australian photography, from the first recorded photograph of 1841 to 1900, when the availability of pocket cameras put photography within the reach of all Australians.