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Languages alive 2024
In the second annual NSW Aboriginal Languages Week, held on 20–27 October, we celebrate the determination and courage of First Nations peoples to maintain and revitalise languages
Talk
Languages Alive, Culture Thrives
An engaging panel discussion highlighting the importance of access to archives for First Nations people in revitalisation of Aboriginal Languages across NSW
Thursday 17 October 5pm–7.30pm
Talk
Mrs Simpson's legacy - in conversation with Edward Simpson
Join us to explore some of the highlights of Mrs Caroline Simpson's unique cultural gift and discover the story of the woman behind the collection
Tuesday 29 October 6pm–7.30pm
Convict turned constable
A recently donated letter, signed by the governor of NSW in 1832, offers a tangible connection to the story of Samuel Horne, a convict who rose to the rank of district chief constable in the NSW Police
Special event
Lord Carrington’s illuminated addresses
Join us for a special Rare Book Week event showcasing the Carrington Albums, a jewel in the State Archives Collection
Thursday 24 October 10.30am–12pm
Tour
A designer’s inspiration: 19th century ornament source books
Lavishly illustrated Ornament Source Books provided creative inspiration to 19th century designers. A wide variety will be on view for this Rare Book Week event
Wednesday 23 October 2.30pm–3.30pm
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Wages Paid to Orphans – a regional tour
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our recent Collections on Tour program on Wages paid to orphans, 1849-1851
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Archives for Everyone
The Archives for Everyone project has seen us partner with 14 groups who have nominated Small Debts registers from Courts of petty sessions throughout NSW
Online talk
Assisted immigrant records
This webinar will provide an overview of our assisted immigrant indexes and the digitised passenger lists
Friday 6 December 10.30am–11.30am