Directory of Archives in Australia

About

Officer in charge

Archivist

Hours & facilities

Open Mon, Wed & Fri 9am-5pm by appointment. General reference assistance available. Copying services for books, journals, original records to A3, photographs, newspapers, maps and plans. Other services include research, writing and publishing of histories and biographies, with aid in the marketing of publications included.

Access

Minimum of one week's advance notice required including outline of work intended. Closed period of 30 years applies to most records.

Acquisition focus

In addition to church records the Toowoomba Diocesan Archives is also a research centre in history for Southern Queensland, so any pertinent material to aid in this is accepted, and includes that of all Churches, as the centre is open to people of all religions and none.

Quantity

100m (85% in-house).

Major holdings

• Archdiocesan and Diocesan Authorities: Parish records 1860-(35m).
• Catholic Education Offices: School records 1863- (30m).
• Personnel: Clerical records 1840- (10m); Laic records 1840-(8m).

References

• Ansell, Leo J. 'Toowoomba Archives and the Church Archives Society' Catholic Archives U.K., 1983: 44-47.
• Ansell, Leo J. 'Archdeacon Leo Hayes-The Man and His Collection' Footprints Vol 3, No. 11: 14-15.
• Ansell, Leo J. 'Archdeacon Leo Hayes-The Man and His Collection' Footprints, Vol 3, No. 12: 22-26.
• Ansell, Leo J. 'The Archives Quest-An Overview' Footprints, Vol 5 No. 4: 18-21.