Ossie Artery sitting on a log outside a hut playing an accordian

John Meredith (1920-2001), Portrait of Ossie Artery at Black Springs  [1983?], nla.obj-139564662

The National Library's Oral history and folklore collection contains a significant quantity of folklore field tapes, dating from the post-war Australian folklife revival. These include the John Meredith, Norm O'Connor, and Alan Scott Collections, and the Wattle Collection. The Anne O'Connor Collection highlights the contribution of the Irish to the Australian cultural experience. 

To find items held in the Library’s collections you can search our online catalogue with the words "folklore australia" (include the quotation marks). You can also search using the words "folklore research australia" or "folklorists australian interviews" (including quotation marks).

If you are unable to visit the library, Trove can help you find and get items at libraries near you.

The National Library can provide copies of certain materials. For more information go to our Copies Direct service.

Oral History and Folklore

The National Library of Australia acknowledges Australia’s First Nations Peoples – the First Australians – as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land and gives respect to the Elders – past and present – and through them to all Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Cultural Notification

Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this website contains a range of material which may be considered culturally sensitive including the records of people who have passed away.

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