Exhibitions
The National Library’s new Treasures Gallery is scheduled to be completed in 2011. The gallery will display some of the Library’s rare and valuable collection items. In 2009, the Library held a preview exhibition of the new gallery, which you can learn more about through the podcasts below. Other podcasts from recent Library exhibitions are also provided.
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Handwritten special lecture
Contributor: National Library Publications & Events
Date published: Thursday, 1 December 2011
Duration 1:16:19
Format:
mp3 audio
Prof. Dr Eef Overgaauw reflects on the history of the Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin (Berlin State Library) and the manuscript collection behind the exhibition
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The Dunera Boys Remembered
Contributor: National Library - Publications
Date broadcast: Friday, 27 August 2010
Duration: 1:25:32
Format:
mp3 audio
flash video 229.70 Mb
A seminar featuring Dr Paul Bartrop and Dr Evelyn Juers along with first person accounts of the journey and incarceration.
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The Dunera Boys and the Australian Christian Student Movement
Contributor: National Library - Publications
Date broadcast: Wednesday, 21 April 2010
Duration: 16:00
Format:
mp3 audio
In this exhibition talk associate professor Renate Howe discusses the links between the 'Dunera Boys' and the Australian Christian Student Movement.
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Memories of the Dunera Boys
Contributor: National Library - Publications
Date broadcast: Friday, 23 April 2010
Duration: 15:13
Format:
Flash video 49.8mb
Memories: Olive Hirschfeld, Hans Lindau, Felix Werder and Peter Herbst recall personal accounts of experiences that have become part of the Australian memory of the Dunera Boys. Featuring images from the exhibition and music composed by Felix Werder.
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Dunera Boys curatorial talk
Contributor: National Library - Exhibitions
Date broadcast: Monday, 22 February 2010
Duration: 37:01
Format:
mp3 audio
Assistant Curator Susannah Helman discusses items of significance in the Library's newest exhibition.
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Notebooks tell Nick Cave's story
Contributor: ABC News
Date broadcast: Friday, 14 Aug 2009
Duration: 09:26
Format:
mp3 audio
The life and work of Australian musician and author Nick Cave is on show at the National Library of Australia in Canberra. Arts Centre Melbourne curator Janine Barrand speaks with reporter Penny McLintock of ABC News.
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Special preview
Contributor: SBS Worldview program
Date broadcast: Tuesday, 19 May 2009
Duration: 08:15
Format:
mp3 audio
Kate Russell of SBS speaks with Nat Williams, Director of Exhibitions, about the Library's state-of-the-art treasures gallery opening in 2011.
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Treasures Gallery preview
Contributor: 666 ABC Radio Canberra
Date broadcast: Wednesday, 22 Apr 2009
Duration: 09:07
Format:
mp3 audio
Louise Maher speaks with Nat Williams, Director of Exhibitions, about what we can expect to see in the Library's new gallery space.
Memories of the Ballet Russes
Contributor: ABC Stateline Canberra
Date broadcast: Friday, 1 May 2009
Duration: 05:42
Format:
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Between 1936 and 1940 three companies calling themselves the Ballet Russes toured these shores and the National Library is hosting a collection of their memorabilia. (Stateline)
National Library showcases rare treasures
Contributor: ABC News
Published: Wednesday, 22 Apr 2009
Duration: 01:55
Format:
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Some of the National Library's most priceless treasures are on public display as part of a new exhibition that are usually only available to view by appointment. (ABC News)
