Scotch College Archive, Perth

Scotch College Archive, Perth

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Scotch College is an Independent School for Boys, situated in the western suburbs of Perth. The College was founded in 1897 and has a proud history as a school of the Presbyterian Church, and since 1977, the Uniting Church of Australia. Currently there are approximately 1500 boys enrolled across Kindergarten to Year 12.

In 1896, the Revd D Ross proposed to the Perth Presbytery of Western Australia that a Scotch College be established. The school was officially opened in February 1897 in Beaufort Street, Perth with an initial roll of 28 pupils.

For further history, see https://www.scotch.wa.edu.au/view/about-scotch/heritage

The Scotch College Archive houses the historical records and aims to preserve the history and traditions of the College. The collection dates back to our foundation in 1897 and spans to current day.

Officer in charge: Archivist

Documentary and photographic records and memorabilia of archival and general interest value, relating to Scotch College and its staff, students and past students.

The Archive comprises of manuscripts, paper records, maps, plans, photographs, drawings, paintings, movies, audio and textiles, including:

• A complete set of school publications, including Clan (bi-annual) and Reporter (annual), which are available online and in hard copy at the J S Battye Library of West Australian History
• Perth Provisional Council, Board papers and Head of School records
• School attendance register and Staff and student records
• A collection of books specific to the military history of past students and Western Australian local history
• Honour boards, achievement awards, trophies and memorabilia
• Uniform paraphernalia and textiles including caps, boaters, blazers, cadet uniforms, kilts and costumes from College productions
• Oral history recordings
• Photographs, slides, movies, audiotapes and videotapes
• Maps, drawings and paintings.

The comprehensive 'A History of Scotch College Building a Tradition' by Jenny Gregory, published in 1996 is available for purchase.

Open Monday to Wednesday by appointment.

Visits by advance arrangement only.

The Archival Collection may be explored in our online catalogue. The catalogue includes all copies of the Clan (Bi-Annually) and the Reporter (Annually). Research enquiries can be made with the College Archivist by email.

The Archivist conducts tours by appointment showing certain parts of the collection. A display and reading room is provided for viewing.

Revised 3 January 2021

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