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The Australian Capital Territory is home to a number of libraries and archival collections. As the site of the national capital, it hosts collections of national significance including specialist collections. The two universities have research and teaching libraries and institutional and specialist archives. The Parliament and public service have collections although these may have restricted access. The ACT Public Library and other community libraries have holdings of interest to family and local historians. | |||
===Government Archives=== | ===Government Archives=== | ||
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Telephone:02 6212 3600<br> | Telephone:02 6212 3600<br> | ||
E-mail: ref@naa.gov.au<br> | |||
Postal address:, PO Box 4924, Kingston, ACT 2604, Australia<br> | Postal address:, PO Box 4924, Kingston, ACT 2604, Australia<br> | ||
[https://www.naa.gov.au/visit-us/australian-capital-territory Website]<br> | [https://www.naa.gov.au/visit-us/australian-capital-territory Website]<br> | ||
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Postal Address; GPO Box 158. Canberra City, ACT 2601<br> | Postal Address; GPO Box 158. Canberra City, ACT 2601<br> | ||
E-mail: archives@act.gov.au<br> | |||
Customer Service: (02) 6205 3510<br> | Customer Service: (02) 6205 3510<br> | ||
[https://www.archives.act.gov.au/ Website]<br> | [https://www.archives.act.gov.au/ Website]<br> | ||
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Postal Address; GPO Box 158. Canberra City, ACT 2601<br> | Postal Address; GPO Box 158. Canberra City, ACT 2601<br> | ||
Telephone: (02) 6207 5163<br> | Telephone: (02) 6207 5163<br> | ||
E-mail: act.heritage.library@act.gov.au<br> | |||
[https://www.library.act.gov.au/find/history Website]<br> | [https://www.library.act.gov.au/find/history Website]<br> | ||
[https://www.library.act.gov.au/find/history/ | [https://www.library.act.gov.au/find/history/search/Manuscript_Collections Archives and manuscripts] | ||
:The ACT Heritage Library helps tell the stories of Canberra and its people. We collect, preserve, promote and provide access to the documents that record the lives of Canberrans at home and in the wider community. | :The ACT Heritage Library helps tell the stories of Canberra and its people. We collect, preserve, promote and provide access to the documents that record the lives of Canberrans at home and in the wider community. | ||
==Museums== | ==Museums== | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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The Australian Capital Territory is home to a number of libraries and archival collections. As the site of the national capital, it hosts collections of national significance including specialist collections. The two universities have research and teaching libraries and institutional and specialist archives. The Parliament and public service have collections although these may have restricted access. The ACT Public Library and other community libraries have holdings of interest to family and local historians.
Government Archives[edit | edit source]
National Archives of Australia
National Archives Australian Capital Territory Office
Kings Avenue
Parkes ACT 2600
Australia
Telephone:02 6212 3600
E-mail: ref@naa.gov.au
Postal address:, PO Box 4924, Kingston, ACT 2604, Australia
Website
Research Guides
Family history
- You will need to request records to view and book a time to visit in advance. Please complete an advance request for records, and we will contact you to confirm your booking. Alternatively, you can email us or call on 02 6212 3600.
ArchivesACT
255 Canberra Avenue
Fyshwick
ACT 2609, Australia
Postal Address; GPO Box 158. Canberra City, ACT 2601
E-mail: archives@act.gov.au
Customer Service: (02) 6205 3510
Website
Libraries[edit | edit source]
Australian Capital Territory public library locations and hours
ACT Heritage Library
255 Canberra Avenue
Fyshwick
ACT 2609, Australia
Postal Address; GPO Box 158. Canberra City, ACT 2601
Telephone: (02) 6207 5163
E-mail: act.heritage.library@act.gov.au
Website
Archives and manuscripts
- The ACT Heritage Library helps tell the stories of Canberra and its people. We collect, preserve, promote and provide access to the documents that record the lives of Canberrans at home and in the wider community.
Museums[edit | edit source]
Museums in Australian Capital Territory
References[edit | edit source]
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