Art and Heritage Collections

Edith Lungley, Knowledge, 1932, commissioned stained glass window to commemorate the life and work of Thorburn Brailsford Robertson — Edith Lungley, *Knowledge*, 1932, commissioned stained glass window to commemorate the life and work of Thorburn Brailsford Robertson, �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide Visual Art Collection

The Art and Heritage Collections comprise over 1,000 works of art and over 6,000 heritage objects.

The collections enhance the �Ӱ�ֱ�� environment, support its teaching and research programs, and provide a resource for students, staff, and the community. The �Ӱ�ֱ�� aspires to promote public and digital access to the collections and encourages community outreach and interaction.

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Hossein Valamanesh, Target Practice, 1987, bricks, terracotta tiles, granite, jarra wood — Hossein Valamanesh, *Target Practice*, 1987, bricks, terracotta tiles, granite, jarra wood, �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide Visual Art Collection

Visual Art Collection

The �Ӱ�ֱ��’s Visual Art (VA) Collection has its origins in the generous gifts and donations of �Ӱ�ֱ�� officials and benefactors. From the 1960s to 1980s a Works of Art Fund was established by �Ӱ�ֱ�� staff who contributed money for the purchase of artworks. A wide range of Modern �Ӱ�ֱ��n art was acquired, and this forms the core of the Collection. Today the Collection extends to encompass high quality Contemporary �Ӱ�ֱ��n art that resonates with the �Ӱ�ֱ�� values and its place in the visual world.

The Adelaide �Ӱ�ֱ�� Union Visual Art Collection is also cared for as part of the VA Collection.��

Original works of art from the VA Collection are available for loan in approved �Ӱ�ֱ�� spaces at North Terrace, Waite and Roseworthy Campus.��

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Deerskin Boots, Crampons, and Book The Home of the Blizzard by Sir Douglas Mawson — Deerskin Boots, Crampons, and Book *The Home of the Blizzard* by Sir Douglas Mawson, �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide Mawson Collection

Heritage Collections

The �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide has featured significantly in the political, social and cultural life of South �Ӱ�ֱ��. Since the �Ӱ�ֱ��’s establishment in 1874, being the third oldest �Ӱ�ֱ�� in �Ӱ�ֱ��, many items pertaining to that history have been collected and preserved across each profession and discipline.

A considerable range of educational tools dating back to the early days of the �Ӱ�ֱ�� have also been preserved including charts, models and identification kits. This collection is of interest as a reflection of the changing nature of teaching, as well as for the variety of artefacts and the unique qualities of their production.

Advancements in science rapidly render many scientific research and teaching tools redundant. Over the years, samples of scientific apparatus, such as kymographs, telescopes, precision microscopes, and ophthalmoscopes, have been accessioned into this collection.

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Prof. Walter Howchin’s minerology and crystallography specimen box c. 1890, The �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide Earth and Environmental Sciences Collection

Accessing and using the collections

The �Ӱ�ֱ�� Library’s Art and Heritage collections are open to all researchers, including staff and students of the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide, as well as institutions for loan or other exhibition. Professional historians, researchers and members of the public are also welcome to access these collections, as well as consider donating to the collections.

For all enquiries relating to the Art and Heritage collections, please contact special.collections@adelaide.edu.au.