Primary contact
40 John Street, CamdenSydney, New South Wales 2570
Identity area
Identifier
daa/54
Authorized form of name
Camden Historical Society Inc, New South Wales
Parallel form(s) of name
Other form(s) of name
- Camden Museum
Type
- Community
Contact area
Secretary
Type
Address
Street address
40 John Street, Camden
Locality
Sydney
Region
New South Wales
Country name
Postal code
2570
Telephone
02 4655 3400
Fax
Note
Description area
History
The Camden Historical Society was formed in 1957 and opened the Camden Museum in 1970.
Geographical and cultural context
The society is located in the former Cowpastures district of colonial New South Wales (pre-1840). The township of Camden was established in 1840 as a private town on the Macarthur family pastoral property of Camden Park Estate. The town was the centre of the Camden district from 1840 to1973.
Since 1973, the Camden township has been located in the Camden Local Government Area (LGA) which makes up a part of the Macarthur region along with the Campbelltown LGA and the Wollondilly LGA.
Mandates/Sources of authority
The society is an incorporated body in New South Wales.
Administrative structure
President, Secretary, Treasurer, General Committee. It is a voluntary organisation.
Records management and collecting policies
The Camden Historical Society aims to tell the stories of the Camden district through its archives, displays, artefacts, lectures, publications and public education at the Camden Museum. Its archives policy is used to support this role.
Buildings
The society manages the archives and collection of the Camden Museum.
Holdings
The society has an archive of ephemera, manuscripts, memorabilia, clippings and images. There is a small library of local published resources.
Finding aids, guides and publications
- Camden Museum file list, see http://www.camdenhistory.org.au/cmfiles2016.pdf
- Camden Museum local resource library, see http://www.camdenhistory.org.au/LibraryJune2008.pdf
- A useful guide to local resources is provided by Ian Willis, Camden Bibliography a Biography of a Country Town, see https://wp.me/p49vxl-49
- Camden Area Family History Society Inc has useful resources, see http://www.cafhs.org.au/
Access area
Opening times
Thursday to Sunday 11am-4pm or at other times by appointment at Camden Museum, 40 John Street, Camden.
Access conditions and requirements
Research assistance is available upon request and advice of advance notice of one week of visit is advisable, together with details of the nature of the enquiry. Proof of identity is required. No borrowing is permitted. Minimum age is 18 years.
Accessibility
Access at the Camden Museum, 40 John Street, Camden. Wheelchair accessible.
Services area
Research services
Research assistance is available upon request and advance notice of one week of visit is advisable. Personal research can be conducted during opening times.
Reproduction services
Copying available. Digitising can be arranged by voluntary staff. Charges apply. A copyright form needs to the completed.
Public areas
Research room and exhibition area of Camden Museum.
Control area
Description identifier
Institution identifier
Rules and/or conventions used
Status
Level of detail
Dates of creation, revision and deletion
Revised 22 March 2018
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Maintenance notes
Access points
Access Points
- Agriculture (Thematic area)
- Built Environment (Thematic area)
- Family / Domestic Life (Thematic area)
- Genealogical (Thematic area)
- Indigenous (Thematic area)
- Local Studies (Thematic area)
- Recreation / Leisure / Sports (Thematic area)
- Social Organisations and Activities (Thematic area)
- Travel and Exploration (Thematic area)