Who Played Shakespeare’s Macbeth in Tighes Hill (N.S.W.) in 1961?

November 24, 2023

Actor Who Played Macbeth Identified The following selection of photographs were taken in the early 1960s and part of the much larger Hannan Photographic archive held in the University of Newcastle’s Special Collections since 2014 and have been identified by Career-Ready Placement (WIL) student undertaking GLAM sector  experience at the Auchmuty Library’s GLAMx Lab. University … More Who Played Shakespeare’s Macbeth in Tighes Hill (N.S.W.) in 1961?

Ralph Snowball

The Space Time Expanse of the Ralph Snowball Archive

November 14, 2023

An Amazing Photographer of Light and Shadow Look into the penetrating eyes of Ralph Snowball. What an amazing photographer and legacy. An photographic artist who recorded the living peoples places and events in a dance of light and shadow. Inspirations We were recently visited by a beautiful couple whose surname was “Love” and wished to … More The Space Time Expanse of the Ralph Snowball Archive

What The Land Had To Say by Reese North. Front Cover Painting "1788" by James P. Simon (1984) Cover Art Design by Jennifer Leahy

“What The Land Had To Say” by Reese North (Newcastle Launch)

November 7, 2023

‘What The Land Had To Say’ Reese North is a poet, historian and gardener. He was born in New Lambton, Newcastle, and from the age of 23, through his travels, became connected, attached and inspired by  Aboriginal people, their lives and culture under colonisation. The poems reflect his journey which began with his involvement with … More “What The Land Had To Say” by Reese North (Newcastle Launch)

Who Penned the 1855 Travel Diary Aboard The Joshua?

November 5, 2023

The author of a travel diary penned in 1855, and held in the University of Newcastle’s Archives for almost half a century has finally been uncovered by a work-integrated-learning student undertaking archival and digitisation duties in the Auchmuty Library’s GLAMx Laboratory. University of Newcastle Bachelor of Arts student, Leah Madigan, began her work integrated learning … More Who Penned the 1855 Travel Diary Aboard The Joshua?

Collections & Archives in Creative Writing & Women's Histories

Hunter Living Histories Showcase – November 2023 – Collections and Archives in Creative Writing and Women’s History

October 31, 2023

https://youtu.be/clxG_sY5wko?si=cX6oCLaoxbEbC79a Hunter Living Histories Showcase “Collections and Archives in Creative Writing and Women’s History” Monday 6 November 2023 (1.00pm-2.30pm) WHERE: via (ZOOM or in Room L326, Auchmuty Library, Callaghan Campus, Newcastle. (Type Room no. into ONLINE MAP) WHEN –  Monday 6 Nov 2023 (1.00pm-2.30pm) VIEW HERE :  ‘EARLY VISIONS Women Artists of Newcastle and the … More Hunter Living Histories Showcase – November 2023 – Collections and Archives in Creative Writing and Women’s History

Elma Gibbs (1904-1973)

October 31, 2023

A Foreword by Isabel Whittle As part of my responsibilities as the 2023 Vera Deacon Intern, I have been working closely with the Special Collections team on a range of projects to gain experience within the GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives, Museums) Industry. One of these projects involved working with the Special Collections archivist, Gionni di … More Elma Gibbs (1904-1973)

The Birabahn Building, home of Wollotuka, photographed 10th March 2003.

The Birth of the Wollotuka Aboriginal Institute: A Timeline

October 19, 2023

This work is conducted in memory and respectfully honours the First Australian People, the Aboriginal People of this land.   Wollotuka Wollotuka means “eating and meeting place” and is the name of the strategic and  operational body that co-ordinates all indigenous activities at the University of Newcastle (Australia). This timeline of archival resources has been … More The Birth of the Wollotuka Aboriginal Institute: A Timeline

Little Richard Found God In Newcastle

Little Richard in Australia Throwing His Rings and Jewellery Off The Stockton Punt Into Newcastle Harbour 11 October 1957 – A Timeline of Events

September 30, 2023

On the eve of the Newcastle Premiere of Little Richard: I Am Everything at the Regal Cinema in Birmingham Gardens, here is a timeline of events and eye witness accounts relating to Richard’s famous epiphany in the middle of Newcastle Harbour when he threw his jewellery off the Stockton Punt. Sincere thanks to Rock ’n’ … More Little Richard in Australia Throwing His Rings and Jewellery Off The Stockton Punt Into Newcastle Harbour 11 October 1957 – A Timeline of Events

Uncle Bob Smith with elders and clergy mingles the soils

“Return to Yallarwah” Hunter Living Histories Showcase – 9 October 2023 All Welcome

September 21, 2023

Hunter Living Histories Showcase “Return to Yallarwah” Monday 9 October 2023 (1.00pm-2.30pm)   This work respectfully honours the First Australian People, the Aboriginal People of this land. WHEN –  Monday 9 October 2023 (1.00pm-2.30pm) Presentation 1: 5oth Anniversary of Biology at the University of Newcastle with Emeritus Professor Tim Roberts AM. (10 mins) VIEW HERE … More “Return to Yallarwah” Hunter Living Histories Showcase – 9 October 2023 All Welcome