Stories
The stories that make us - tales from within the State Library collections.
We also have extended stories from the collection for you to read an explore.
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At the archival coalface: John S. Chappel collection
The stories that make usOne of the projects on the go in the State Library Archival Collections team is centred around the John S. Chappel Collection (BRG 346). The...
Admella Shipwreck reward and relief fund
The stories that make usA shipwreck in 1859 The SS Admella was an iron-hulled ship that was on its way from Adelaide to Melbourne when it hit a reef...
Australia Day in South Australia
The stories that make usPublic debate around the celebration of Australia Day on 26 January has continued to grow in recent times. Originally, the date of 26 January was...
The tale of an ark, a wounded soldier and an Adelaide school
The stories that make usWhen the Library was recently offered a wooden Noah’s Ark we recognised straight away there was something special and appealing about this toy. As we...
A ship, a strong rope and some strange coincidences
The stories that make usIn October 1880, the S.S. Ferret is chartered in Glasgow by several men desiring to take a Mediterranean pleasure cruise. Built-in Glasgow originally for use...
The Skipper Sketchbook featuring Lola Montez
The stories that make usArtist John Michael Skipper sketched many aspects of colonial South Australia, including the landscape, Adelaide streets, buildings, people, and notable events. Skipper made several sketches...
Clara Serena: from Lobethal to the London Stage
The stories that make usWritten by Peter Kolomitsev, Audio Preservation It is often said that to make it in the music industry, wanna-be stars need to make it in...
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Occult powers at the East Adelaide Hotel
The stories that make usOne of the best things about this job is bringing together stories and collection material. This might be for our exhibitions, social media, our websites...