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Caroline Simpson CollectionMuseum Collections

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Objects from the Caroline Simpson Library & Research Collection on display in the Scholars Gallery, Caroline Simpson Library.

Talks and webinars

Hear from our experts about the Caroline Simpson collection, covering interior design, gardens and music

  • Caroline Simpson Library
Sydney Opera House program for the performance of The Magic Flute

Webinar: Programs in the Spotlight

The The People’s House – The Sydney Opera House at 50 exhibition features dozens of programs from the State Archive collection. Join exhibition curator Dr Scott Hill as we dive into an intriguing archive

Webinar: Divorce records revisited

This webinar is an update of one of our favourites, providing tips and techniques for researching Divorce Case Papers in our Collection

Entry from the 1828 census

1828 Census - extended webinar

Learn about the 1828 Census and why it was so significant. It has been inscribed on the UNESCO Australian Memory of the World Register

  • Population statistics
  • State Archives collection
Screen capture from the 1828 census volume A-Col

1828 Census - mini webinar

The 1828 Census alphabetical returns are digitised and can be viewed online. This webinar takes a close look at the returns and what they can tell you

  • Population statistics
Sample colours of Braby's Enamels, Ready-mixed paints etc

Webinar: Historic colour in the home

This webinar explores the many sources found in the Caroline Simpson Library that can bring colour to the homes of past

Scenic view of bridge (“Bloody Bridge”) on Norfolk Island set amongst pine trees NRS-14086-1-4-120

Webinar: Norfolk Island

This webinar will look at records in the State Archives Collection relating to the life and times of the people who lived on Norfolk Island in the 18th and 19th centuries

Sketch showing the proposed line of Essex Street, Sydney, St Phillip Parish

Webinar: The Court of Claims

This webinar explored the records of this Court, how to find them and what they can tell you about NSW land ownership in the 19th Century

John Lamb Date of death 17 January 1862, Granted on 5 February 1862

Webinar: Probate packets revisited

This webinar focused on the sources for probate in the State Archives Collection and the techniques you can use to find them

James Facer Gray Siddins - Date of Death 11/06/1934, Granted on 11/01/1935 NRS-13660-15-1982-Series 4_201228

Webinar: Deceased estate files revisited

This webinar examined deceased estate files in the State Archives Collection and the techniques you can use to find them

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