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Gems from the City of Sydney Archives

Where
Town Hall House
Town Hall House
456 Kent Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Meet on level 1, enter the building from 456 Kent Street, advise Concierge of your arrival.
When

Thursday 24 October from 2pm to 3pm

Explore some of the quirkiest historical gems in the City of Sydney's archives collection this Rare Book Week.

Highlights include the whimsical marginalia of former Town Clerk John Rae, rare albums capturing long vanished Sydney streetscapes, Council’s yearbooks, the Vade Mecum, and our meticulously preserved letterpress correspondence books.

You'll have the chance to experience these historically significant volumes up close at this free event.

Dominique Novak d’Hennin works part time at the City of Sydney Archives and as a school archivist. She is also an experienced teacher and lecturer.

Archivist Naomi Crago has an interest in community archiving projects and making records accessible to diverse communities.

This event is offered in partnership with Sydney Rare Book week.

Contact event organiser

City of Sydney

RareBookWeek2024

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