Primary contact
Kensington Terrace, ToowongBrisbane, Queensland 4066
Identity area
Identifier
daa/223
Authorized form of name
Brisbane Boys' College
Parallel form(s) of name
Other form(s) of name
- BCC
Type
- Educational
Contact area
Development Officer (as of 2018)
Type
Address
Street address
Kensington Terrace, Toowong
Locality
Brisbane
Region
Queensland
Country name
Postal code
4066
Telephone
07 3309 3629
Fax
Note
Description area
History
Brisbane Boys’ College (BCC) was established in 1902 and is a GPS (Great Public School) day and boarding school for boys from Preparation to Year 12. It is a school of the Presbyterian and Methodist Schools’ Association.
The college has an archives and the Living History Centre was officially opened in 1998.
Geographical and cultural context
Mandates/Sources of authority
Administrative structure
Officer in charge: Head of Advancement
Records management and collecting policies
The Brisbane Boys’ College archive collection is the central repository for the historical records of all aspects of the college’s community. It records, preserves and makes assessable a wide range of primary source material relating to the college’s history.
Buildings
Holdings
The college archives hold the founder’s original records including rolls, diaries and financial records from as early as 1902 when the school was established.
There are also catalogued collections of artwork, print material, photography and memorabilia throughout the college’s history. Donations of college historical material and memorabilia are encouraged.
There are also catalogued collections of artwork, print material, photography and memorabilia throughout the college’s history. Donations of college historical material and memorabilia are encouraged.
Finding aids, guides and publications
Access area
Opening times
The Archives is open by appointment Wednesday to Friday 9.30am-4.30pm (during term time).
Closed public and school holidays.
The Living History Centre is located on the ground floor of College House, formerly the Headmasters’ residence. Old Collegians and friends of the college are welcome to view the display during normal opening hours during term time, Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm (without assistance on Mondays and Tuesdays).
Access conditions and requirements
Proof of identity required.
Accessibility
Services area
Research services
Reference assistance available in person.
Reproduction services
Copying services available for books, journals and photographs.
Public areas
Control area
Description identifier
Institution identifier
Rules and/or conventions used
Status
Level of detail
Dates of creation, revision and deletion
Revised 19 April 2018
Language(s)
Script(s)
Sources
Maintenance notes
Access points
Access Points
- Education (Thematic area)