COLLECTIONS
Pictures
The State Library of Queensland holds pictorial works documenting the history of Queensland, from drawings of the convict settlement of Moreton Bay, though to digital photographs of contemporary Queensland. The pictorial resources are extensive, including photographs, negatives, slides, works of art, and moving image material. These resources capture moments in time, preserving them forever.
Picture QueenslandPicture Queensland makes the pictorial resources of the State Library and partner organisations available online, including photographs, works of art, produce labels, and more. Images date back to the birth of Queensland in 1859. Arthur Erbacher and the Urangan Pier in the background, ca. 1956, Image No. qhbp00066 |
Moving imagesThe moving images collection features mainly home movies and amateur footage, with some newsreels and release prints. They represent an intriguing record of everyday life, capturing intimate family celebrations and events of national significance. Construction of Story Bridge, still from home movie, Jack Miller Motion Pictures, Accession No. 7159/1 |
Photograph albumsPhotograph albums document various aspects of Queensland's social and political history. The albums are fascinating artifacts of their time, preserving intimate glimpses of Queensland history. Image from loose album pages of social life in Queensland, 1923-1930, Reference No. 7100 |
Works of ArtThe collection includes watercolours, oil paintings, etchings, lithographs, drawings and cartoons. Works are collected for their value as a reflection of Queensland places and people at a particular point in time. Symbolic representation of transport and industries in Queensland, Noel Pascoe Lambert, ca. 1939, Image No. 4678-1v000r001 |
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Last updated: 19th December 2008
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