Introduction – Newcastle & the Hunter Through the Photographic Lens Recent discussions following the launch of the Stories of Our Town on the photographic mastery of Ralph Snowball has inspired us to prepare this post on the history of Newcastle & the Hunter Region captured by the photographers eye, in the photographic lens. Our conservator, … More Newcastle & Hunter Region’s History Through the Photo Lens
Last night I had the privilege of attending the sold out premiere of the 21st Stories of Our Town film “Ralph Snowball: Capturing Newcastle”. The launch was hosted at a special pop-up history venue made possible by Ship4Good and Arts Maritime Newcastle. This film explores the life and work of Ralph Snowball a Newcastle photographer … More Ralph Snowball: Capturing Newcastle Premiere
What is the Hannan Photographics Archive? The Hannan Photographics Archive consists of approximately 1 million photographic images taken across Newcastle and the Hunter Region spanning over half a century from the early 1950s to the 2010s. Where Did It Come From? It was generously donated to the University’s Cultural Collections (Archives), now Special … More Hannan Photographics Archive Overview
Lambton Photo Mural Unveiled On the 4 March 2025, a 12-metre long photo mural was unveiled in Lambton. It contains 17 images of Lambton taken by Ralph Snowball, before the township became a suburb of Newcastle. Who Was Ralph Snowball? Ralph Snowball came from Durham in the United Kingdom and settled in New Lambton. … More A Lambton Photo Mural featuring Ralph Snowball Photographs
Hunter Living Histories Showcase Advocacy for Cultural Heritage & 2023 Annual Report Monday 4 December 2023 Annual Report (Gionni di Gravio OAM) HUNTER LIVING HISTORIES 2023 ANNUAL REPORT AT A GLANCE Living Histories Data Platform – 7.8M Views (As at 4 Dec 2023)​ Special Collections Flickr Site – 72.5M views (Lifetime)​ Special Collections YouTube … More Hunter Living Histories Showcase – Annual Report 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?
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
Since 2022, Volunteers and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) students at the GLAMx Lab have worked on several phases of the Hannan Photographic Archive, including scanning and transcribing ledgers associated with the photographic business. As well as digitising, researching and creating metadata for each individual photograph. As at August 2023, the team have digitised over 500 … More Hannan Photographic Archive – Coordinating the WIL Student & Volunteer Work
Hannan Photographic Archives By Tamara Asmus, WIL student placement (HUMA2000) Original photographic negatives from the Hannan Photographic Archive were donated to the University of Newcastle’s Auchmuty Library (special collections) in 2014. As a Work Integrated Learning Student (WIL), I was able to have the opportunity to gain experience from the GLAM Lab, how to scan … More Hannan Photographic Archive – WIL perspective
“All Things Hannan” Hunter Living Histories Showcase Monday 7 August 2023 (1.00pm-2.30pm) Hybrid meetings are held via ZOOM and in Person in Room L326 at the Auchmuty Library, Callaghan Campus, Newcastle, NSW. (Type Room no. into ONLINE MAP) Showcase Program Online showcases are held on the first Monday of every month (except January and … More “All Things Hannan” Hunter Living Histories – Showcase 7 August 2023