Primary contact
Newling Campus, University of New England, ArmidaleArmidale, New South Wales 2351
The University of New England was established in 1954. The University of New England and Regional Archives (UNERA), located in the Heritage Centre was established in 1957 as a repository for both University and regional records.
The Archives and NSW State Records work to ensure the preservation within the region of records created by bodies such as the Department of Lands, the NSW Police and the courts. In addition, the Archive has a growing archive of private papers, many relating to local pastoral families and commercial businesses.
The records of the University of New England and its predecessor institutions, most notably the Armidale Teachers College and the Armidale College of Advanced Education.
State and local Government records for the collection area which covers the region west of Bourke north to the Queensland border and down the east coast to Forster.
A scientific collection has been identified and is managed in conjunction with Austech guidelines. UNERA is a Public Access Point for State Records and hold the Archives Resources Kit.
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The Heritage Centre is situated at the University's C B Newling Campus in the former C B Newling Library building (CN2). This is located on the corner of Dangar and Kentucky Streets, Armidale. Regular Access for vehicles is by the Mossman Street entrance.
Wheelchair access is also provided.