Directory of Archives in Australia

About

Officer in charge

Archivist

Hours & facilities

Open Mon - Fri 9am - 4.30pm; closed Fridays and Public Holidays. General reference and historical services available. Copying services for books, journals and photographs to A3. Note: Original documents and newspapers may not be photocopied

Access

All visits by prior appointment. Access and research fees apply. Closed periods apply to certain classes of records.

Acquisition focus

The administrative papers generated by the church through successive bishops and archbishops of Adelaide, parishes, diocesan offices and church agencies. The archives also accepts significant collections from Church affiliated organisations or individuals within the archdiocese.

Major holdings

• Bishops' and Archbishops papers: 1840 - ;
• Clergy Papers 1840-;
• Baptism, marriage, burial records 1840 -1920 (microfiche and some hard copy);
• Religious congregations 1860 - ;
• Southern Cross Newspaper: 1867- ;
• L'Osservatore Roman, newspaper [English edition]: 1968 -;
• Morrison Index [Index to early papers]: 1836 -1950;
• Catholic Lay Associations;
• St Francis Xavier Seminary records: 1942 - 2000 [Seminary handbooks; administration; photographs; memorabilia]