A comprehensive collection of original records of the Federation movement plus books, pictures, music and other material related to Federation.

Around 6000 titles focusing on Chinese history, especially the Qing dynasty (1644-1911) and the 20th century, as well as biography, art, archaeology, literature and philosophy.

Around 400 Slavic monographs, 700 pamphlets on the economics and politics of Europe from the 1930s-1970s, and miscellaneous Harvard University departmental reports and academic papers.

Personal papers of Norman Ellison, pictures, books and other other manuscripts relating to aviation and early aviators. 

168 original paintings and drawings by Augustus Earle.

About 4000 books, mostly published in France in the 19th and early 20th century, as well as a number of German, Italian, Latin and Greek books.

About 6200 books about European literature, history and culture, mostly published in the period 1880-1960. 

2286 titles, mainly monographs but also including manuscripts and music material about the history of Ireland and Australia.

Discover the legacy of Don Banks, one of Australia’s most innovative composers, in the Don Banks Collection. Featuring music manuscripts, sound recordings, and personal papers, this collection celebrates Banks' pioneering work across jazz, classical, and film music. A true trailblazer, his fusion of genres continues to inspire and shape Australia's cultural landscape.

Join Madeline and Allister as they dive into our collection and discover items from the '90s and '00s.

Large collection of personal papers covering Alfred Deakin's extensive political career, plus photographs, memorabilia and other published works by and about Deakin.

Country house library collection of 1648 books and 54 serials with strength in English and French publications of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries