Queensland Archives and Libraries
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Archives collect and preserve original documents from organizations such as churches or governments. Libraries generally collect published sources such as books and maps. This article describes the major national and Queensland archives and libraries that hold genealogical and historical information.
Government Archives
National Archives of Australia
National Archives Queensland Office
16 Corporate Drive
Cannon Hill Qld 4170
Australia
Telephone:07 3249 4200
Postal address:, PO Box 552, Cannon Hill, QLD 4170, Australia
Website
Research Guides
Family history
Queensland Government State Archives
435 Compton Road
Runcorn, Queensland 4113
Australia
Telephone: (07) 3131 7777
Fax: (07) 3131 7764
Email: info@archives.qld.gov.au
Website
Family History
Church Archives
Brisbane Archdiocesan Archive The Archivist Second Floor, Penola Place, 143 Edward Street, Brisbane QLD 4000 Australia
GPO Box 282 Brisbane 4001 Phone: 07 3324 3433 Email: archives@bne.catholic.net.au Website
- Visitors are more than welcome though 'it is essential an appointment to consult records be made in advance with Archives Staff. Enquiries as to the availability of materials should also be made in writing and addressed to the Archivist.
Libraries
Queensland State Library
Stanley Place
South Brisbane QLD 4101
Australia
Phone: +61 7 3840 7666
Website
Family History
John Oxley Library
- Library holds some birth, marriage, and death records.
Civil Registration Office
Queensland Births, deaths, marriages and divorces
Family history research
How to order historical records
Family history research service
Searching our historical records—hints and tips