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Past fellows and recipients

Discover past Queensland Memory Awards fellows' and their research projects by clicking on the links below. 

Fellowships and residencies

Black and white image from 1938 of the Brisbane Story Bridge under construction
John Oxley Library Fellows
Explore research projects that document and create new knowledge about Queensland's history.
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Young man in costume holding small tree branches and leaves at the Laura Aboriginal Dance Festival, 2009.
Monica Clare Research Fellows
Explore research projects that document and create new knowledge about Queensland's First Nations history and culture.
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Smiling faces of two children and a person with rainbow clothing and flag.
Rainbow Research Fellows
Explore resarch projects that create new knowlege about Queensland's LGBTIQA+ histories.
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A. Mullers Shoe and Slipper Factory, South Brisbane, Queensland, ca. 1896.
Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame Fellows
Explore research projects that document and create new knowledge about Queensland's business and economic history.
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Letty Katts Fellowship Winners
Explore research projects that document and create new knowledge about Queensland's music history.
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Dr Robert (Bob) Anderson  and Vicki McDonald AM
John Oxley Library Award
Recognises an individual who had made an outstanding contribution to the appreciation of Queensland history.
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2024 John Oxley Library Community History Award recipient, Pama Language Centre. Representatives Joshua McHugh, Tarmara Pearson and Xavier Barker with Manager Queensland Library Foundation, Anna Herbert.
John Oxley Library Community History Award
Recognises excellence in the preservation, recording and sharing of Queensland history by community organisations.
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2024 State Library Medal winner Grant Collins with Library Board of Queensland Chair, Debbie Best.
State Library of Queensland Medal
Recognises the valuable contribution and dedication of former staff and their work at the Library.
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The 2021 Mittelheuser Scholar-in-Residence was awarded to Ms Jo-Anne Driessens for her project Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander lens perspectives.
Mittelheuser Scholar in Residence
2017-2022: This residency awarded GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives, Museum) sector projects.
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Peters Ice Cream worker Darlia Loula Argyris packing icecreams for dispatch at the Peters Ice Cream Factory, West End in Brisbane
Place Making Fellowship
2019: This fellowship uncovered the history and stories behind beloved Queensland sites.
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Members of the original staff standing near the Buderim Ginger Factory, 1941
Queensland Business History Award
2013-2019: This award recognised leadership in preserving Queensland's business history.
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Four Australian soldiers in the trenches at Gallipoli, 1915
Q ANZAC 100: memories for a new generation fellows
2015-2018: Fellowships associated with Q ANZAC 100: Memories for a New Generation project.
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Siganto Foundation Fellows
2012-2017: An Artists' Book project to add new content to the Australian Library of Art.
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Watch this video to hear the 2022 Queensland Memory fellows discuss their research projects one year into the program, providing insights into State Library's fellowship experience.

A collection of early Radio Times magazines held at the John Oxley Library.
Read blogs by our fellows
Discover the latest research findings and insights from State Library's fellows on our John Oxley Library Blog
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MC for Research Reveals 2023 - Kat Feeney.
Research Reveals
Watch talks by our fellows as they reveal new insights into Queensland’s history, drawn from State Library’s collections.
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2024 Queensland Memory fellows and award recipients.
Queensland Memory Awards video showcase
To view all videos relating to the Queensland Memory Awards program, please see our Viemo showcae.
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