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A collection of artist Wendy Sharpe's stunning artworks created as part of her Library residency have just been digitised. View them online here.
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The Library has recently acquired the extraordinary archive of Peter Slater, one of Australia’s best-known ornithologists.
The Library has added 61 new photographs of New South Wales–based musicians by Wendy McDougall to our catalogue.
The Library recently acquired a fascinating album of 93 photographs taken on the maiden cruise of SMS Bismarck from 1879–80.
Piranesi was an Italian printmaker known for his detailed technical drawings, architectural studies of Rome and imaginary buildings.
Using our online transcription tool, anyone can now contribute to transcribing the valuable Hassall Family Papers.
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