Primary contact
Curtin University, Kent Street, BentleyPerth, Western Australia 6102
Identity area
Identifier
daa/491
Authorized form of name
John Curtin Prime Ministerial Library, Curtin University, Perth
Parallel form(s) of name
Other form(s) of name
- JCPML
- Formerly John Curtin Prime Ministerial Library, Curtin University of Technology, Perth
Type
- University
Contact area
Coordinator Library Special Collections
Type
Address
Street address
Curtin University, Kent Street, Bentley
Locality
Perth
Region
Western Australia
Country name
Postal code
6102
Telephone
08 9266 4205
Fax
08 9266 4185
Note
Description area
History
The John Curtin Prime Ministerial Library (JCPML) which opened in February 1998, recognises the contribution to Australian society of war-time prime minister and international statesman, John Curtin (1885-1945). He was prime minister from 1941 to 1945.
It is Australia’s first prime ministerial library and is situated on the Bentley campus of Curtin University in Perth, Western Australia. The JCPML aims to advance knowledge and enrich culture by providing a focus for research and educational programs which engage Curtin staff, students and the wider community.
Geographical and cultural context
Mandates/Sources of authority
Administrative structure
The John Curtin Prime Ministerial Library (JCPML) is managed as part of Curtin University Library Special Collections. It is located in a separate facility at the Bentley campus and staffed by two members of the University Library staff.
Records management and collecting policies
The JCPML is a specialist research and educational facility which collects material that documents the history and politics of Australia relating to the life and work of John Curtin. The collection is being actively developed to include the broader themes of the American-Australian relationship, post-war reconstruction, foreign policy, social and political history, and prime-ministership as an office.
Buildings
Holdings
The JCPML collection includes personal papers, oral histories, photographs, film and sound recordings, copies of official records, memorabilia, artworks and other archival material.
The JCPML has digitised material in its own collection and provides electronic access to these items through the Electronic Research Archive (ERA) available through its home pages at: https://jcpml.curtin.edu.au/
Finding aids, guides and publications
An overview and guides to the collection is available at https://jcpml.curtin.edu.au/collections/
Access area
Opening times
JCPML Reading Room: Open: Monday to Friday 10am-2pm or by appointment.
Closed public holidays, between Christmas and New Year and during University shutdown period.
Closed public holidays, between Christmas and New Year and during University shutdown period.
Access conditions and requirements
To avoid inconvenience it is recommended that an appointment is made prior to visiting. Proof of identification is required to access archival material.
Accessibility
Nearest visitors parking is available in the D3 car park; payment required.
Services area
Research services
Reference enquiries can be made by email or phone: https://jcpml.curtin.edu.au/about/contact/
Reproduction services
Copying service is available for original records to A3 size. Photography is permissible for personal and research purposes.
Public areas
Control area
Description identifier
Institution identifier
Rules and/or conventions used
Status
Level of detail
Dates of creation, revision and deletion
Revised 15 May 2020
Language(s)
Script(s)
Sources
Maintenance notes
Access points
Access Points
- Labour (Thematic area)
- Politics and Government (Thematic area)