LOCAL HISTORY
At the swimming hole on the Burdekin River, ca. 1913, Image No. 71931
Bell tower in Charters Towers, 1985, Ron Gale, Image No. 505-13-15
Atherton main street near the War Memorial Statue, Queensland, 1928, Image No. 7231
Group of students at the Presbyterian Girls' College, Warwick, ca. 1930, Image No. 156240
Erection of the flagpole at the Hughenden State School, ca. 1905, Image No. 13171
The State Library of Queensland's collections contain extensive material and information which supports the growing area of local historical interest and research. The John Oxley Library Collection supports the study of the cultural and social aspects of local communities.
Of relevance for local historians the collection includes pictorial material, manuscripts, books and other printed material, maps, film, oral histories and newspapers.
How do I access items in this collection?
Access at the State Library of Queensland
- Find items in the collection via our One Search catalogue.
- Browse Levels 2, 3 and 4 or request items from on-site ‘Closed Access’ storage with your e-services card. If you order Closed Access items via the One Search catalogue ahead of your visit, items should be waiting for you when you arrive. You can order up to 3 days in advance. See delivery times for more information.
- Use our e-collections computers on level 2 to search the library’s catalogue; to search our databases for electronic journal, magazine and newspaper articles and to view images and manuscripts from our collection. These e-collections computers do not need to be booked and have no time limits on their use.
- You can also access our electronic resources via the State Library’s free wireless service if you have a laptop. Check our Info Guide on how to access wireless for details.
Access offsite
- You can access selected offsite databases to search for electronic journal, magazine and newspaper articles. You will be prompted to login with your e-services card or QPL account.
- Some State Library items are available for loan to other libraries. Contact your local library for information about interlibrary loan and copy services.
Search our collections:
Related links
- John Oxley Library blog
- Picture Queensland
- Collections - Family history
- Current State Library exhibitions
- Current State Library information and training sessions
- Discover local history resources
- View local history digital resources
Queensland Stories
- The Legend of the Saint (on Castle Hill)
- Pioneering women on the Granite Belt
- Loganlea, a great deal of change in such a short space of time
External links
- Queensland Heritage Register - Environmental Protection Agency
- Queensland State Archives - exhibitions
- Museum of Brisbane
- National Archives of Australia
Last updated: 11th November 2011
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