Local Studies Collection, Nedlands Library, Perth

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Local Studies Collection, Nedlands Library, Perth

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The Nedlands Library Local studies Collection has been developed since the 1980s as part of the library.

The City of Nedlands was declared in 1959 but has been settled by Europeans since 1830. Before that the Whadjuk Noongah people were caretakers of the land.

Two librarians who jobshare and many volunteers.

Any material relating to the people and places of Nedlands over time.

In the main Nedlands Library building.

Photographs, documents, oral histories, maps, digital copies of minutes and other materials.
You can now view photos of Nedland’s local faces, places and past events online at Picture Nedlands, the online photograph database - for further details, see https://www.nedlands.wa.gov.au/libraries/local-studies-collection.

Library catalogue. Occasional publications on themes of Nedlands history.

Open Monday and Friday 9.30am-6pm; Tuesday to Thursday 9.30am-8pm; Saturday 9am-1pm; Sunday 1-5pm.

Make an appointment with a Local Studies Librarian.

Accessible to all. Disabled parking bays available.

Appointments can be made with a Local Studies Librarian for assistance. A librarian might be available if you visit without an appointment.

Original documents and photographs can be scanned while you wait using the Local Studies facilities. There may be charge if copies are not donated. PCs and scanners are available for public use.

The Library is open to the public.

Created 20 August 2018

• Arts and Culture (Thematic area)
• Built Environment (Thematic area)
• Communication (Thematic area)
• Defence (Thematic area)
• Environment (Thematic area)
• Family / Domestic Life (Thematic area)
• Genealogical (Thematic area)
• Geography (Thematic area)
• Immigration (Thematic area)
• Industry, Manufacturing and Commerce (Thematic area)
• Local Studies (Thematic area)
• Natural Resources (Thematic area)
• Populations (Thematic area)
• Recreation / Leisure / Sports (Thematic area)
• Science and Technology (Thematic area)
• Social Organisations and Activities (Thematic area)
• Transportation (Thematic area)