Primary contact
Curtin Shopping Centre Postal address: PO Box 315, Curtin ACT 2605Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2605
Identity area
Identifier
daa/16
Authorized form of name
Canberra and District Historical Society (CDHS)
Parallel form(s) of name
Other form(s) of name
Type
- Community
Contact area
Type
Address
Street address
Curtin Shopping Centre
Postal address: PO Box 315, Curtin ACT 2605
Postal address: PO Box 315, Curtin ACT 2605
Locality
Canberra
Region
Australian Capital Territory
Country name
Postal code
2605
Telephone
02 6281 2929
Fax
Note
Description area
History
The Canberra and District Historical Society is one of the oldest community organisations in Canberra, founded in December 1953.
The Society is dedicated to :
- encouraging the study of the history of Canberra and district, and of Australia in relation to it
- promoting the compilation of authentic historical records
- preserving historical material and places of historic and aesthetic interests, and to
- fostering the interchange of information through talks, discussions, excursions and exhibitions.
For a history of the society, see http://www.canberrahistory.org.au/about.asp#history
Geographical and cultural context
Mandates/Sources of authority
Members elect a Council of twelve members to direct and manage the business of the Society. Council includes a president, two vice-presidents, and a treasurer. Committees of Council plan and organise the activities and services offered by the Society.
Administrative structure
Records management and collecting policies
History relating to people, places etc of the Australian Capital Territory.
Buildings
Holdings
Resources include:
For further information, see http://www.canberrahistory.org.au/resources.asp
- Books and pamphlets
- Journals
- Original documents: Research papers and personal papers
- Photographs and Original Artworks: The Resource Centre holds an extensive collection of photographs as well as a collection of original artworks
- Audiovisual materials: There is a separate listing of taped events and personalities
- Maps: A selection of historic maps is available
- Realia
- Newspaper clippings.
For further information, see http://www.canberrahistory.org.au/resources.asp
Finding aids, guides and publications
Information on the resources held is progressively being added to the online catalogue of the collection (see http://www.canberrahistory.org.au/resources.asp)
Publications:
Gibbney, L J, Historical records of the ACT, Canberra and District Historical Society, 1990.
For further publications, see http://www.canberrahistory.org.au/publications.asp
Publications:
Gibbney, L J, Historical records of the ACT, Canberra and District Historical Society, 1990.
For further publications, see http://www.canberrahistory.org.au/publications.asp
Access area
Opening times
Office hours are:
Tuesdays 11am-5pm
Wednesdays 11am-2pm
Saturdays 10am-12 noon.
Tuesdays 11am-5pm
Wednesdays 11am-2pm
Saturdays 10am-12 noon.
Access conditions and requirements
Advance notice of visit preferable.
Accessibility
Services area
Research services
General reference assistance available. For information about research services, see http://www.canberrahistory.org.au/resources.asp
Reproduction services
Public areas
Control area
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Access points
Access Points
- Local Studies (Thematic area)