Canberra and District Historical Society (CDHS)

Canberra and District Historical Society (CDHS)

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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

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.

History relating to people, places etc of the Australian Capital Territory.

Resources include:

• 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

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

Office hours are:
Tuesdays 11am-5pm
Wednesdays 11am-2pm
Saturdays 10am-12 noon.

Advance notice of visit preferable.

General reference assistance available. For information about research services, see http://www.canberrahistory.org.au/resources.asp

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