Exploring archives

A treasure hunt in the online archive
The JCPML's Electronic Resarch Archive contains many fascinating 'treasures' amongst the personal papers, photographs, oral histories, copies of official records and other archival material relating to the life and times of John Curtin. This treasure hunt is a lot of fun and leads you to some of the fascinating and lesser known 'personal treasures' to be found in the digital archive.

Understanding society through its records
Have you ever thought of records as the glue that holds society together? This web resource is part of the JCPML's ongoing endeavour to contribute to the development and promotion of archives. Discover why records and recordkeeping are so important. Gain an overview of records and recordkeeping past and present. See how records provide evidence of our lives and document our culture. Discover how records, both personal and public, can empower justice and help to ensure a fair society.

Understanding Society through its Records is well supported with activities, discussion questions, quizzes, interactive examples and useful links.

For secondary students

This educational resource is perfect for introducing students to recordkeeping and demonstrating the importance of records in historical research. A must for students studying history at secondary level and great for both individual and whole group learning.
The first three sections are particularly relevant to secondary history courses:

• Overview of records and recordkeeping
• Ensuring evidence through recordkeeping
• Empowering justice through recordkeeping
  
  

For tertiary students

Tertiary students studying recordkeeping, archives, cultural heritage, history and related areas will find much of interest and relevance in the five major sections of this resource.

• Overview of records and recordkeeping
• Ensuring evidence through recordkeeping
• Empowering justice through recordkeeping
• What goes on in the archives
• Australian contributions to recordkeeping