Research Guides

Guidelines for citing materials from the University of Melbourne Archives (UMA).

This subject guide was prepared by Graham Willett and Kathy Sport for a Melbourne Engagement Grant project

A chronological guide to the history of the University from 1853 to recent times, and the records held by UMA relating to the administration of the University of Melbourne, it’s Chancellery, student clubs and societies and those of individuals who have contributed to the success of the departments and faculties

The University of Melbourne Archives holds many collections of historical material relating to World War One. These collections include original items from Australian soldiers, nurses and doctors at the various fronts, as well as business, union and personal papers revealing the situation on the home front.

A thematic guide to the diverse collections created by and documenting women in mass movements, political activism and Australian social life held in the University of Melbourne Archives.

A guide to historical material relating to early computing held in the University of Melbourne Archives. Highlights include: CSIRAC at the University of Melbourne, technical difficulties experienced by early adopters of computing technology, women in early computing, and early calculation and computation machines.

This guide introduces researchers to the collections held by the University of Melbourne Archives relating to the Australian publishing and book trade.

A thematic guide to the diverse collections created by and documenting Antarctic exploration and study held in the University of Melbourne Archives.

This guide introduces researchers to the diverse literary collections held by the University of Melbourne Archives (UMA). The literary collections range from early colonial authors to contemporary writers, poets and literary commentators.

This guide introduces researchers to the collections held by the University of Melbourne Archives (UMA) that relate to the social and political impact of film culture. The UMA holds the records of significant figures in the Australian film industry, associations, societies and history of the Melbourne University Film Society (MUFS).

The University of Melbourne has long been a centre for the study of medicine and research in Australia. This guide outlines the historical material held in the University of Melbourne Archives, relating to the study and practice of medicine in Victoria, including key figures, academics, and related societies and associations.

This is a curated selection of the University of Melbourne Archive’s extensive collections relating to the Peace Movement in Australia.

Collection material covering the case of Ned Kelly and his gang.

UMA holds a significant amount of material relating to the history of theatre in Melbourne. Key institutions such as the Melbourne Theatre Company and La Mama provide deep research opportunities, and collections of ephemeral material illustrate the vibrant history of theatre in Melbourne.

An accessible introduction to the Malcolm Fraser collection on the themes: environment and conservation, multiculturalism and immigration, and Aboriginal affairs

UMA holds a significant collection of archival records from some of the major early Melbourne retailers.

This guide introduces researchers to the collections held by the University of Melbourne Archives relating to early nineteenth century Victorian grazier families, in particular the Ritchie family.

UMA holds a wealth of records relating to the architectural history and social geography of Victoria. The records include architectural plans from tens of thousands of Victoria’s buildings and built structures, as well as residents’ associations and campaigns, housing and social surveys and policy discussions, photographs and much more.

This guide introduces researchers to the collections held by the University of Melbourne Archives containing records of, and relating to, the Pacific Region, including Papua New Guinea, Bougainville, Timor-Leste, Solomon Islands, Fiji, Vanuatu and others. Collections are listed under nation states and are grouped thematically.

This guide presents materials from the 1956 Olympic Games held by the University of Melbourne Archives.

An introduction to resources about the teaching, study and practice of art in Victoria