Norman Tindale genealogical collection
During 1938 and 1939 Norman Tindale recorded genealogies as part of the Harvard - Adelaide Universities Anthropological Expedition. Tindale created genealogies which could included up to three generations, sometimes recording language names and relevant tribal family. His original material is held at the South Australian Museum [new window].
The State Library of Queensland holds copies of these genealogies and portrait photographs from Aboriginal communities at Yarrabah, Cherbourg, Mona Mona, Palm Island and Woorabinda. Tindale also visited two Aboriginal communities in northern New South Wales at Boggabilla and Woodenbong.
Before searching the alphabetical index, read about the index to understand our access conditions. The index has been created for family members to peruse with ease or Ask Us.
Tindale's genealogies are valuable for family history and native title research but are best used in conjunction with other sources of Aboriginal family history information. An understanding of the circumstances under which Tindale obtained information for his genealogies may assist you to interpret Tindale's material. While the Tindale genealogies are primarily about Aboriginal people, some Torres Strait Islanders who were removed to Cherbourg and Palm Island are mentioned.
See also
77 kb]
54 kb]
Last updated: 7th December 2011
Creatively engaging people with information, knowledge and community
