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  1. The Social Policy Archive

    In 1993, associate professor in Youth Studies Dr David Maunders saw his vision to establish a Social Policy Archive (SPA) at RMIT University come to fruition. …

    blogs.unimelb.edu.au/librarycollections/2015/09/02/the-social-policy-archive

  2. A researcher visits our repository

    Alice Anderson in her Kew garage workshop, c1922

    Loretta Smith, Author Original posted on the Facebook page Alice Anderson Garage Girl. For those who have ever done research, have you experienced the wonder of …

    blogs.unimelb.edu.au/librarycollections/2015/07/29/a-researcher-visits-our-repository

  3. Boxing, Ballroom dancing, and the Bishop of Coventry: Festival Hall and Stadiums Pty Ltd

    Throughout most of the 20th century, Festival Hall in Dudley Street, West Melbourne was the focal point for the city’s entertainment business. The booking diaries for …

    blogs.unimelb.edu.au/librarycollections/2015/07/07/boxing-ballroom-dancing-and-the-bishop-of-coventry-festival-hall-and-stadiums-pty-ltd

  4. Alfred Plumley Derham: soldier, medic, poet, ANZAC

    Geoffrey Laurenson – Professional Library Cadet Georgina Ward – Assistant Archivist The story of Alfred Plumley Derham is one of a young medical student who showed great …

    blogs.unimelb.edu.au/librarycollections/2015/04/22/alfred-plumley-derham-soldier-medic-poet-anzac

  5. ‘We will help until the war is won’

    Swallow and Ariell Patriotic Sewing Bee c. 1916

    During the anniversaries of World War One we reflect on the many aspects of war and its impact. As well as diaries and mementos of servicemen, the University …

    blogs.unimelb.edu.au/librarycollections/2015/04/15/we-will-help-until-the-war-is-won

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