Archives
Libraries : Historical Societies : Guides to Indigenous Family History Records
Archives are records, documents and manuscripts held by state and commonwealth archives and libraries. These may include government records as well as private and company papers. Archives collections may also be found in museums, local history societies or in private collections.
Archives relating to Indigenous people
To find a select listing of the holdings relating to Indigenous records of Australian archival organisations, see Records of National Cultural Significance - Records relating to Indigenous Australians and also Archival resources relating to Indigenous Australians.
Please note the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander protocols for libraries, archives and information services before accessing records.
Register of Australian Archives and Manuscripts (RAAM)
RAAM is an index to the papers and manuscripts of Australian individuals and organisations held in organisations all over Australia
Australian Historic Records Register (AHRR)
The AHRR contains descriptions of over 3,500 collections of private papers and records of business and community organisations in private hands. It's strengths include family history, local history, rural properties and war histories
Directory of Archives in Australia
A full listing of archives and related organisations within Australia
Information on accessing archives in the various states and territories can be found below: