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Founded in 1831 by Bishop Broughton, The King's School opened on 13 February 1832 in rented premises, now known as Harrisford, George Street, Parramatta. The School moved to O'Connell Street in 1836, and then to its present site at "Gown Brae" during 1955-1968.
The Museum Collection began under the auspices of Master Mr Coombes during the 1880s. In 1907 Mr Corr opened the first School Museum and actively collected "Curiosities" and School based items.
The current facility was built in 1974 and named after long-term Master and Registrar, Mr Robert Robertson (at the school from 1922 to1971), who in a part-time capacity collected what has become the basis of the Archive Collection.
Contexte géographique et culturel
An Independent Boys' School within the Anglican Tradition, founded in Parrammatta.
Textes de référence
The Council of The King's School.
Structure administrative
The Museum and Archives work within the Development Office of The King's School.
Gestion des archives courantes et intermédiaires et politiques de collecte
Established to collect records, memorabilia, oral histories and objects that reflect the history of the School within it's community.
Bâtiments
Fonds
Records pertaining to the administration of the School and entities within the School such as Cadets, and the Old Boys' Union.
Memorabilia relating to individual's school careers, photographs, objects, ephemera, diaries, art works and sporting records, including some AAGPS (Athletic Association of Great Public Schools of NSW) records.
Instruments de recherche, guides et publications
The School Magazine, 1887- present.
The King's School Register, 1831-2015.
Zone de l'accès
Heures d'ouverture
Open Monday to Friday 8am-4pm, including most school holidays by appointment.
Conditions d'accès et d'utilisation
Requests for research by email or phone. To visit, an appointment should be made beforehand with request for information in writing.
Accessibilité
Parking adjacent to building.
Zone des services offerts
Services d'aide à la recherche
Desk available for research and access to photocopier can be arranged.
Services de reproduction
Espaces publics
Zone du contrôle
Identifiant de la description
Identifiant du service d'archives
Règles et/ou conventions utilisées
Statut
Niveau de détail
Dates de production, de révision et de suppression
Revised 21 April 2018
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Sources
Notes relatives à la mise à jour de la notice
Mots-clés
Points d'accès
Arts and Culture (Thematic area)
Defence (Thematic area)
Éducation (Thematic area)
Genealogical (Thematic area)
Local Studies (Thematic area)
Loisirs et sports (Thematic area)
Religion (Thematic area)
Presse-papier
Contact principal
87-129 Pennant Hills Road, North Parramatta Sydney, New South Wales 2124