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Uncanny Histories Talk

 The History Trust of South Australia in partnership with The University of South Australia presents Talking History 2023 Uncanny Histories: The Invisible, Mysterious and Miraculous Our panel of expert historians advocate for a more curious, critical, and creative way to respectfully research histories and biographies. But how do you do this in a primarily objective industry? This tantalising … Continue reading Uncanny Histories Talk

United Aborigines Mission Archival Records

Are you a former resident of Tanderra Hostel, Colebrook, or Oodnadatta Children's home? If so, you or a representative of former residents are invited to a community consultation meeting to discuss how best to manage United Aborigines Mission archival records which the State Library of South Australia has recently received.Further information and EOIs through The … Continue reading United Aborigines Mission Archival Records

October Members Meeting

MEETING: OCTOBER 6 at 7.30pmBurnside City Uniting Church, 384 Portrush Rd TusmoreDESIGNING THE SLEEP-OUT IN TWENTIETH CENTURY SOUTH AUSTRALIA – Dr Julie Collins This paper will explore the design of sleep-outs which were common in South Australian homes during the first half of the twentieth century. These varied in design from enclosed verandahs to purpose-designed … Continue reading October Members Meeting

Oral History workshop

Oral History SA/NT workshop: How to do an oral history interviewAn introductory workshop on the practice and methods of doing an oral history interview.10am - 3.30pm, 27 October 2023. Jervois Room, State Library of South Australia.Further information and tickets through Eventbrite