University of Adelaide Archives

University of Adelaide Archives

The University of Adelaide Archives manages and preserves over 130 years of documentary history relating to South Australia's foremost educational institution.

Address: 
Room 636 Wills Building, The University of Adelaide SA 5005, Australia
Tel: 
+61 08 83033407
Fax: +61 08 83033417
Hours: 
By appointment only
Website: 
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/records/archives
Email: 
archives@adelaide.edu.au
Admission: 
General admission free
Facilities: 
The Archives Office is located on the North Terrace Campus of the University of Adelaide in the centre of the city and is adjacent to South Australia's major cultural precinct which includes the State Library, Museum and Art Gallery.

It is easily accessible by public transport and numerous parking stations are located nearby. A variety of cafes and restaurants service the area and it is close to the River Torrens linear parklands.
Collection: 

The collection contains non-current administrative records that are worthy of permanent preservation and date from the establishment of the University of Adelaide in 1874. It includes University Council and committee minutes, Elder Conservatorium records, early student and staff records, as well as a number of private donations that provide an insight into life at the University. There are also records from student clubs and societies and related institutions including Roseworthy Agricultural College, Waite Agricultural Research Institute, Adelaide Teachers College and the South Australian College of Advanced Education.