Historians

Reference staff are on hand to assist with queries and to advise on research strategies relating to Northern Territory history. Enquires can be made by the Online Reference Enquiry Form, phone, fax, mail or in person.

Anyone who is interested in researching Northern Territory history will find these collections of value:

Northern Territory Collection
The Northern Territory Collection (NTC) has the most comprehensive range of Northern Territory documentation in the world. It comprises documentary material, both historical and contemporary, relating to the heritage of the Northern Territory.

PictureNT
PictureNT is a collection of historical and contemporary photographs held by the Northern Territory Library. Many of the images are available online through the PictureNT website. The entire PictureNT collection is searchable within the Northern Territory Library. Photos cover a broad range of subjects relating to the Territory and its people, and many of the images date back to the early days of the Northern Territory.

Personal Papers Collection
The Personal Papers Collections comprise manuscripts, photocopies, research notes, letters, diaries, newspaper cuttings, pamphlets and other documentary materials of an ephemeral nature, all derived from the personal collections of individuals associated with the Northern Territory.

Map Collection
The Map Collection (xls 109Kb) includes a wide variety of Northern Territory maps. Rare Maps and Artworks (pdf 38Kb) at the Northern Territory Library includes a variety of Northern Territory material.