Collections
The focus of the collection relates to those aspects of the history and political times that are most closely associated with the life and work of Bob Hawke including his pre and post prime ministerial career.
Archival collection
The Bob Hawke archival collection contains the unpublished papers and other
records of Bob Hawke with the major collection being original documents
consisting of private papers, not deemed Commonwealth or State records. The
archival collection is predominantly paper based but does include
photographs, newspaper cuttings, posters, sound recordings and videotapes.
Included in the Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Library Collection are two
designated individuals from the Hawke Ministry namely:
- The Hon Rosemary Crowley, Senator for South Australia
- The Hon Chris Hurford, AO, Member for the House of Representatives
The collection is not for loan but some research material may be consulted by arrangement with Jenni Jeremy, Manager.
Digital Library collection
Digital
Library Collection: Supported by Fuji Xerox, the Digital Library collection contains speeches
and photographs from the Hawke era.
National conferences
- 2007 - Simply the Best 2: Reflections of women through records 10-12 October 2007
- 2005 - Simply the Best: Women's collections in galleries, libraries, archives and museums
- 2003 - Famous People: Famous Collections: Issues of significance in the establishment and access to person specific collections in libraries, archives, galleries and museums
- 2001 - Someone Special: Issues in the development of person specific libraries, archives and collections
Family photograph collection
Post-Prime Ministerial speeches
Collection of post-Prime Ministerial speeches
20th Anniversary of Prime Ministership (2003)
Collection relating to the 20th Anniversary of the Hawke Prime Ministership (2003). Acknowledging the landslide victory of the Hawke Government on 5 March 1983 with Bob Hawke becoming the 28th Prime Minister of Australia. We highlight successive years in office giving a detailed list of newspaper articles, photographs and digital collection links and other related items of interest. (Additional sources)