South Australiana
Architecture in South Australia
- Last Updated Dec 11, 2012
This State Library of South Australia guide explores the architecture of SA, characterised by six chronological styles, starting with Old Colonial to 1840, Victorian to 1890, Federation to 1915, Interwar, Postwar and the Late Twentieth Century from 1960
- Last Updated Dec 11, 2012
This State Library of South Australia guide explores the architecture of SA, characterised by six chronological styles, starting with Old Colonial to 1840, Victorian to 1890, Federation to 1915, Interwar, Postwar and the Late Twentieth Century from 1960
Audiovisual collections
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
The State Library of South Australia's audiovisual collection was established in the 1970s. It now includes all analogue and digital formats.
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
The State Library of South Australia's audiovisual collection was established in the 1970s. It now includes all analogue and digital formats.
Barbara Hanrahan
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
Adelaide artist and writer Barbara Hanrahan's prints and books, explored the lives of the everyday, especially focusing on women. Find out what the State Library of South Australia holds in it's collection about this South Australian artist.
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
Adelaide artist and writer Barbara Hanrahan's prints and books, explored the lives of the everyday, especially focusing on women. Find out what the State Library of South Australia holds in it's collection about this South Australian artist.
Barbara Hardy
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
Dr Barbara Hardy AO has led an exemplary public life of advocacy and science devoted to the environment. Her environmental activism has focussed on communicating ideas, lobbying decision makers, raising funds and educating the community.
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
Dr Barbara Hardy AO has led an exemplary public life of advocacy and science devoted to the environment. Her environmental activism has focussed on communicating ideas, lobbying decision makers, raising funds and educating the community.
Child welfare in South Australia
- Last Updated May 14, 2013
How to find information about adoption, fostering and children in institutional care, online and at the State Library of South Australia.
- Last Updated May 14, 2013
How to find information about adoption, fostering and children in institutional care, online and at the State Library of South Australia.
Church records
- Last Updated Feb 17, 2013
The State Library holds a number of Church records which may be useful to family historians
- Last Updated Feb 17, 2013
The State Library holds a number of Church records which may be useful to family historians
Darkness in the City of Light
- Last Updated May 12, 2013
Walk through what was once the underbelly of the City of Churches. Full of dubious characters, 'lurk merchants' and others just down on their luck.
- Last Updated May 12, 2013
Walk through what was once the underbelly of the City of Churches. Full of dubious characters, 'lurk merchants' and others just down on their luck.
Douglas Mawson
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
Sir Douglas Mawson made three expeditions to Antarctica including the AAE 1911-14 and BANZARE 1929-31. Explore these through the collections of the State Library of South Australia.
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
Sir Douglas Mawson made three expeditions to Antarctica including the AAE 1911-14 and BANZARE 1929-31. Explore these through the collections of the State Library of South Australia.
Family history frequently asked questions
- Last Updated Feb 12, 2013
Designed by the State Library of South Australia for use in the Family History area to answer only the most frequently asked family history questions (FAQ). For further assistance please see our family history LibGuides on specific topics.
- Last Updated Feb 12, 2013
Designed by the State Library of South Australia for use in the Family History area to answer only the most frequently asked family history questions (FAQ). For further assistance please see our family history LibGuides on specific topics.
History of the State Library of South Australia
- Last Updated Feb 15, 2013
Details the Library's interesting history from 1834, its buildings, legislation, Board membership, staff and exhibitions.
- Last Updated Feb 15, 2013
Details the Library's interesting history from 1834, its buildings, legislation, Board membership, staff and exhibitions.
Hospitals, nursing homes and public health in South Australia
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
Sources for historical information about South Australian health services. Includes information about where to find hospital records.
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
Sources for historical information about South Australian health services. Includes information about where to find hospital records.
Immigration to South Australia
- Last Updated May 19, 2013
This State Library of South Australia guide has information on passenger lists, newspaper indexes and immigration schemes. It includes some resources about immigration to other states.
- Last Updated May 19, 2013
This State Library of South Australia guide has information on passenger lists, newspaper indexes and immigration schemes. It includes some resources about immigration to other states.
John McDouall Stuart
- Last Updated Nov 30, 2012
Explore the resources in the collections of the State Library of South Australia about South Australia's most famous explorer, who successfully crossed the continent from south to north, through the centre, and returned alive.
- Last Updated Nov 30, 2012
Explore the resources in the collections of the State Library of South Australia about South Australia's most famous explorer, who successfully crossed the continent from south to north, through the centre, and returned alive.
Lost Adelaide
- Last Updated May 12, 2013
Travel through history at your own pace. Discover Adelaide's lost buildings using your own smartphone. This self-guided walking tour uses locative technology to provide snapshots of the city.
- Last Updated May 12, 2013
Travel through history at your own pace. Discover Adelaide's lost buildings using your own smartphone. This self-guided walking tour uses locative technology to provide snapshots of the city.
Lost Adelaide: West End
- Last Updated May 14, 2013
Looks at some of the sites in Adelaide's West End and traces the history of the buildings on those sites and their uses.
- Last Updated May 14, 2013
Looks at some of the sites in Adelaide's West End and traces the history of the buildings on those sites and their uses.
Matthew Flinders and Nicolas Baudin in South Australian waters
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
In 1802 two expeditions of discovery were off the coast of southern Australia, both charged with charting the 'unknown coast'. They famously met off the coast at what Flinders would name Encounter Bay.
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
In 1802 two expeditions of discovery were off the coast of southern Australia, both charged with charting the 'unknown coast'. They famously met off the coast at what Flinders would name Encounter Bay.
Military Records
- Last Updated May 15, 2013
This State Library of South Australia guide to military related information includes medals, militia and Australian involvement in conflicts. The emphasis is on South Australian records.
- Last Updated May 15, 2013
This State Library of South Australia guide to military related information includes medals, militia and Australian involvement in conflicts. The emphasis is on South Australian records.
Multicultural heritage
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
This guide shows the wealth of information available about Chinese, Scottish and German people in early South Australian history.
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
This guide shows the wealth of information available about Chinese, Scottish and German people in early South Australian history.
Murray Bridge: from retro to reality
- Last Updated Nov 9, 2012
In 2010 Murray Bridge is South Australia's Regional Centre for Culture (RCC). To celebrate this focus on the town, the State Library presents a unique view of its photographs using Flickr and Google Maps.
- Last Updated Nov 9, 2012
In 2010 Murray Bridge is South Australia's Regional Centre for Culture (RCC). To celebrate this focus on the town, the State Library presents a unique view of its photographs using Flickr and Google Maps.
Rare books and special collections
- Last Updated Apr 18, 2013
The State Library has a significant collection of rare books and manuscripts from all over the world. They have been donated or purchased over many years, often with the assistance of the Friends of the State Library of South Australia.
- Last Updated Apr 18, 2013
The State Library has a significant collection of rare books and manuscripts from all over the world. They have been donated or purchased over many years, often with the assistance of the Friends of the State Library of South Australia.
Ships and maritime history
- Last Updated Mar 7, 2013
The State Library has one of the best shipping and maritime history collections in Australia. It includes books, periodicals, newspapers, shipping registers and several substantial pictorial collections.
- Last Updated Mar 7, 2013
The State Library has one of the best shipping and maritime history collections in Australia. It includes books, periodicals, newspapers, shipping registers and several substantial pictorial collections.
South Australian History
- Last Updated Mar 19, 2013
This guide covers a range of topics relating to the history of South Australia, including the South Australian Company, resources on researching Aboriginal history in South Australia and the South Australian experience of religion and education.
- Last Updated Mar 19, 2013
This guide covers a range of topics relating to the history of South Australia, including the South Australian Company, resources on researching Aboriginal history in South Australia and the South Australian experience of religion and education.
South Australian Women
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
Thanks to the struggle of the state's women, South Australia was one of the first places in the world to grant the vote to women. This guide covers a wide range of women's history in SA, from suffrage to prostitution and the women who changed the state.
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
Thanks to the struggle of the state's women, South Australia was one of the first places in the world to grant the vote to women. This guide covers a wide range of women's history in SA, from suffrage to prostitution and the women who changed the state.
Walking tours for mobile devices
- Last Updated May 12, 2013
Located on Adelaide's cultural boulevard, North Terrace, the State Library of South Australia offers self-guided walking tours highlighting historical aspects of the city, allowing you to travel through time at your own pace.
- Last Updated May 12, 2013
Located on Adelaide's cultural boulevard, North Terrace, the State Library of South Australia offers self-guided walking tours highlighting historical aspects of the city, allowing you to travel through time at your own pace.
