Aboriginal collections

Group camping near the Warburton ranges in 1980

Storylines

Reconnecting Indigenous culture and heritage collections to communities, families and individuals.
Ainsley Meeway pointing out his fathers country to Ahkeelah Hall Middle Springs 2018

Indigenous oral history

Oral history is the bridge between spoken word and written history, and ensures stories are not forgotten.
Ron Williams holding a guitar with another Aboriginal man

Indigenous music

The heritage collection of Western Australian Indigenous music includes contemporary and traditional styles.
L-R Lois Phillips Kevin Walley and Norma Walley dressed for their first Holy Communion Goomalling ca1956

Aboriginal stories

Resources and events

Swimming in the creek near Kununurra 2018

Aboriginal family history

Exploring and discovering family history is made easier with national and state resources.
Families attend a camp service Mt Margaret Mission with singing and the message in language ca1950

Aboriginal Family History Sessions

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Monthly on the last Wednesday, 2 - 4pm until Wed, Dec 18 2024
The Storylines project connects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to the State Library of WA's heritage, history and photographic collections.