Identity area
Reference code
AU WA S4431
Title
BUILDING PLANS
Date(s)
- 1901 - 1958 (Creation)
- 1901 - 1958 (Accumulation)
Level of description
Series
Medium
Format
Plans
Status
Context area
Name of creator
AU WA A496 - PUBLIC LIBRARY, MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA
(1911-01-01 - 1955-01-01)
Administrative history
The Public Library of Western Australia was amalgamated with the Museum and Art Gallery in 1911 and the name changed accordingly.
Name of creator
AU WA A495 - PUBLIC LIBRARY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA
(1904-01-01 - 1911-01-01)
Administrative history
The Victoria Public Library changed its name to the Public Library of Western Australia following its move from St Georges Terrace to Beaufort Street.
Name of creator
AU WA A497 - LIBRARY SERVICE OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA
(1955-01-01 - 1964-01-01)
Administrative history
Name of creator
AU WA A494 - VICTORIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
(1889-01-01 - 1904-01-01)
Administrative history
The Victoria Public Library was established as a State Library in 1889. In 1894 Dr James Sykes Battye was appointed as the first State Librarian, a position he held until his death in 1954.
Repository
Archival history
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Annotated copies of building plans for Perth Public Library.
Accruals
System of arrangement
Numerical
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Open
Conditions governing access (legacy)
Open access