Primary contact
La Trobe University, Building TER 11, Terrace Way, Macleod Postal address: La Trobe University, Victoria, 3086Melbourne, Victoria 3086
Identity area
Identifier
daa/333
Authorized form of name
The Australian Institute of Archaeology, Melbourne
Parallel form(s) of name
Other form(s) of name
Type
- Educational
Contact area
Director: Christopher Davey
Type
Address
Street address
La Trobe University, Building TER 11, Terrace Way, Macleod
Postal address: La Trobe University, Victoria, 3086
Postal address: La Trobe University, Victoria, 3086
Locality
Melbourne
Region
Victoria
Country name
Postal code
3086
Telephone
0421 595 966
Fax
Note
Description area
History
The Australian Institute of Archaeology was founded in 1946 as a private organisation to promote the scientific study of the ancient world, especially the period contemporary with the biblical narrative. It had some early success, the University of Sydney began teaching archaeology in 1947 and the University of Melbourne did so in a limited manner soon after. The Institute's own education program has focused on secondary schools and the general public.
To assist in this process, the Institute established an archaeological library and a museum collection comprising artefacts and replicas.
The Institute was originally based in Little Bourke Street in central Melbourne. It later moved to a building leased from La Trobe University at Macleod. From this building the Institute provides some programs for schools and makes its collections and library available to people involved in archaeological research.
For further information, see https://www.aiarch.org.au/copy-of-about-1
Geographical and cultural context
Mandates/Sources of authority
Administrative structure
Officer in charge: Director, Christopher Davey
Records management and collecting policies
Records of the Australian Institute of Archaeology and of company records of Youngs Transport Company.
Buildings
Holdings
The Institute has an archive of its own documents from 1930 onward and includes:
- Australian Institute of Archaeology: Minute books, 1946- ; Accounts, 1946-
- Papers of John Thompson, Leon Morris and GRH (Mick) Wright
- Youngs Transport Company: Invoices, 1980-1983.
Finding aids, guides and publications
Lists of materials held are being prepared for the papers of John Thompson, Leon Morris and GRH (Mick) Wright.
Access area
Opening times
Open by appointment. Contact the Director for information.
Access conditions and requirements
Minimum age 21 years. BA/BSc level qualification required. One month's advance notice of visit required, including details and types of documents required. Proof of identity required.
Accessibility
Services area
Research services
General reference assistance available.
Reproduction services
Copying services available for original records to A3.
Public areas
Control area
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Institution identifier
Rules and/or conventions used
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Dates of creation, revision and deletion
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Access points
Access Points
- Arts and Culture (Thematic area)
- Education (Thematic area)