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Officer in charge

Archivist

Hours & facilities

Archives - Open Tues 9:30am-4:30pm (but it is advisable to make an appointment). Closed on weekends and public holidays. General reference assistance available. Photographic reproduction and photocopying services for some items available for a fee.

Museum - Open by appointment only.

Access

Two weeks advance notice of visit preferable. Closed period of 30 years applies to some records (eg Board of Management Minutes).

Acquisition focus

Archives - Records held are the corporate administrative records of the hospital including nursing administration and training records. Also held are annual reports of the hospital, the Research Foundation and other fund raising bodies, Life Governors Registers, biographical information on medical, nursing and some non-medical staff, newspaper cuttings and a large photographic collection. Published histories of the hospital are also available and the records of the Paediatric Society of Victoria are held here.

Museum - Semi-permanent display of various artefacts and items of memorabilia as well as historical notes and photographs. Special displays from time to time.

Quantity

60m (100% in-house).

Major holdings

• RCH Board of Management Minute books 1870-1985 (2.5m)
• RCH Annual Reports 1870-1995 (.5m)
• Press Cuttings 1898-1990 (2.5m)
• Photographic Collection 1898-1990 (3.5m)
• Records of the Paediatric Society of Victoria 1924-1968 (.25m)