Oral history resources
Recorded oral histories can be a valuable source of family history. The Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) Audiovisual Archive holds a large collection of moving image, recorded sound and photographic materials relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and histories. Search Mura the online catalogue for this collection.
The Australian War Memorial also has an oral histories collection. Search Australian War Memorial collection for film and sound recordings.
The South Australian Museum holds the very significant Norman Tindale Collection and there are a number of records included in the collection.
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State Library of Queensland provides special library services for members who have an SLQ membership card (formerly known as an e-services card).
