Framed newspaper headlines relating to UTAS, its staff, students, activities and proposed expansion to Launceston, Burnie and Hobart. Headlines from the The Examiner, The Advocate and The Mercury.
The Tasmanian University Union (TUU) was created in 1899, only 9 years after the establishment of the University of Tasmania, making it one of the oldest student bodies in Australia. The first part of this minute book contains notes on the establishment of the University Cricket Club, match results and memos of arrangements made for matches, also included is a printed invitation card. The remainder of the volume contains minutes of the General Committee of the Tasmanian University Union from 1899 to 1913 listing rules, finances, attendees and decisions made. It is noted in the Constitution & Rules of 1899 that the object of the Union is the encouragement of social intercourse among the members of the University and the creation of a more general and active interest in University sports.
Collection of black and white photographs of the staff, students and equipment at the Medical Sciences Building taken c.1974. Some photographs named. Identification photographs of medical students, named 1966 to 1977
Collection consists of miscellaneous photographs used in various UTAS news publications such as Infocus, Graduate News, Interim. Plus various other news events including the Royal visit from Prince Charles in 1974.
Papers of the Secretary to the Working Parties reviewing academic departments, R. Knight and S. Rucinksi, including for each: report, agenda and notes for meetings, submissions, correspondence.
Parchment document bound with green ribbon and sealed with red wax. Letters Patent of King George V granting recognition throughout the Kingdom, empire and Dominions of degrees conferred by the University of Tasmania in Arts, Science, Law, Medicine, Music and all branches of knowledge except Theology
Video recordings of interviews with former staff etc made by or for the Centenary Committee. Also a copy of unedited material relating to the University shot by the A.B.C. and purchased by the Committee. Recordings were made either on U-matic video cassettes or on 1 inch video tape on reels
Films of University buildings and activities made at various times and held by Photographic Section or Academic Departments and donated to the Centenary Committee for the Centenary history. Some films include items from news reels donated by the A.B .C. Some show the progress of building work on the Sandy Bay site and the opening ceremonies. The dates of occupation of University buildings were: V.C.'s Lodge December 1958; Union March 1959 (building done in stages); Hytten Hall March 1959; Engineering workshops March 1959 and main building August 1960; Library February 1961; Chemistry February 1961; Arts July 1962; Geology & Geography November 1962; Life Sciences building work began 1963. The temporary Administration building, later converted to Staff Flats, was first occupied in March 1957. The transfer of departments from the Domain was completed in November 1962. The removal of the temporary huts at Sandy Bay was begun December 1962 when the Geology huts were sold (see Gazette May 1959, June 1962, Annual Report 1962,1966). An opening ceremony was held on 16 May 1959 when the Premier, Hon. Eric E. Reece, officially opened the Union, the Engineering Laboratory block and Hytten Hall. The ceremony commenced in the Engineering building at 3pm. On 31 March 1962 His Excellency the Governor of Tasmanian, Lord Rowallan, opened the Chemistry and Library buildings, followed by tea in the Union.
Collection of colured slides produced by the Fine Art Committee of various exhibitions organised by them . "Tom Roberts and his Circle" an exhibition of works by painters of the Heidelberg School, 24th June - 9th July 1969, Penny Smith "Clay Forms" 1974 and other unnamed exhibitions.
Scrapbooks containing cuttings from newspapers (mainly Tasmanian) relating to the University of Tasmania from the late 1970's these include any mention of the University in Tasmanian, including brief references to former students, advertisements for functions in the University Centre and some general articles relating to education. There are none between 1918-1932.
Collection of UTAS graduation ceremonies booklets and DVDs. Graduation ceremonies are held twice a year in August and December. DVDs, Ambassador Productions Pty. Ltd. held from 2008-2013 ; & 2013-2015 imperfect. Earlier publications held at Graduation ceremonies / University of Tasmania, University Centre- Steps Store - Journal - LG 715 .H6 T32 - 1982-1992
Photograph taken from the gates at Earle Street showing front view of the Geology-Geography Building under construction on the University Campus at Sandy Bay. Engineering Building in the background.
Photograph showing early groundworks for the Physics Building on the University Campus at Sandy Bay. Morris Miller Library and Engineering Building in the background.
Photograph showing the Arts, Education and Commerce Building on the University Campus at Sandy Bay looking over the foundations of the Arts Lecture Theatre
Photograph showing the early construction stage of the Union Building on the University Campus at Sandy Bay. Vice-Chancellors Lodge and Hytten Hall in the background.
Photograph showing the construction of the intersection of Churchill Avenue and French Street on the University Campus at Sandy Bay with Hytten Hall and the Vice-Chancellor's Lodge in the background.
Photograph showing the excavation of the site of the Morris Miller Library on the University Campus at Sandy Bay. Steel frame of the Arts Building in the background.
Hand drawn plan of the University of Tasmania located on the domain at Hobart. Surveyed by C.A. Gillett, 1928. Scale 1 :40 links. Lat 42deg, 58 23.3 S Long 147deg. 19 52.455 E. Showing • gardens, drives and pathways • Tennis courts • Teachers College • Biological Laboratory • Common Room • Biological Museum • Department of Physics and Electrical engineering • Engineering Department • Workshop University Main Building • Lavatories
Miscellaneous papers including: membership lists, dinner subscription lists, circulars, receipt book butts. Secretary D. F. Gee. Tasmanian University Association 1938-1939 . this file - UT87/31
Collection consists of glass plates, lantern slides, 35mm slides, prints and negatives of images relating to the history of the University of Tasmania some later images produced by the University photographer Fred Koolhof 1960-1980
The two volumes of the green leather-bound, gold-embossed University of Tasmania roll books list University of Tasmania graduates conferred since the university's formation in 1890 until 1970. In the first few decades it also includes graduates from other universities in the Empire whose degrees were conferred at the University of Tasmania as ad eundem gradum degrees. The first graduates were conferred on 25 June 1890. The first University of Tasmania graduate was Samuel Picken and his degree was conferred 21 December 1894. The first University of Tasmania female graduate was Miss Eliza Wilson and her degree was conferred on 23 December 1896. Please note: the index to this volume appears to be incomplete. We will be working to rectify this over time. Please check the entries for the year.
Collection consists of two dinner plates, a side plate, a soup & dessert bowl with Hytten Hall crest and pewter mug with Hytten Hall Crest inscribed "M . MACPHAIL S.R.C. 1969 NO STAMEN POWER"
Collection of five signs from the Domain House building Hobart. Includes two Electrical Engineering, University Office, Tasmanian School of Art and a commemorative plaque donated by the Australian federation of University Women - Tas
Collection consists of UTAS publications : • 1994 communications directory • 1995-96 communications directory • 1997 telephone directory • August 2002 telephone directory • Restructuring of Information Technology Services. 13 December 1995 1998 Australian Awards for University Teaching , awarded to Arthur Sale • Service level definitions. 12 May 1998 • The service of IT. August 1998 • Networking. 1991
Miscellaneous papers relating to the foundation of Tasmanian University Association 1938-1939. Including: membership lists, dinner subscription lists, circulars, receipt book butts. Secretary Don F. Gee.
Manuscripts of papers not held by UTAS Library or listed on Libraries Australia: • Multiple definitions of and approaches to a complex problem I Joan Abbott-Chapman, Phillip Hughes, Colin Wyld. July 1990. • From effectiveness and efficiency to excellence: a giant step for education I Phillip Hughes. 1990. • Towards equity and excellence: final conclusions and recommendations ... I Joan Abbott-Chapman, Phillip Hughes, Colin Wyld. December 1990. [Held at one library only. See Libraries Australia record 8193061] • The Students at Risk Program (STAR Program): an evaluation of projects in Tasmanian Schools. Report 1 I Joan Abbott-Chapman, Carol Patterson. December 1990.
Program and departmental review: Department of Mathematics : report. 23 December 1997. List of Honours, Masters, Ph. D. and D. Sc. Theses, 1964-1979 and technical reports 1979
Collection of School of Medicine files (1966-1981) containing newspaper clippings, class/graduation photographs (1984,1985,1987,1988), staff lists, job advertisements, seminar information, questionnaires.
Collection of photocopied images of satellite Learning Hubs located at the Art Library, Hunter Street and the Life Sciences building Sandy Bay campus. Taken August 2006
Collection consists of academic gowns worn by staff and students of the University of Tasmania. • Wool University of Tasmania Blazer • University of Tasmania Doctor of Agricultural Science Honorary Degree outfit (with portrait and letter from recipient) • University of Tasmania PhD outfit donated by Michele Sale • University of Tasmania Doctor of Science outfit donated by Frank Kelly • Old style Bachelor’s gown • University seal press • University legal press • University of Tasmania Vice-Chancellor/Chancellor portraits • University of Tasmania Framed regalia colour swatches
This copy of the original twenty minute video tape was extracted from the 48 minute film written and directed by Mr John Honey as part of the University's 1990 Centenary Celebration. It features Professor David Green, Chairman of the Professorial Board and Professor Alec Lazenby, Vice Chancellor. It documents activities and research from University departments. The music for the video was performed by the Tasmanian Conservatorium Chorale, the Tasmanian University Music Society and the Conservatorium Chorale Orchestra and recorded at the Centenary Concert held 13th February 1990.
Video recordings of interviews with former staff etc. made by or for the Centenary Committee. Also a copy of unedited material relating to the University shot by the A.B.C. and purchased by the Committee. Recordings were made either on U-matic video cassettes or on 1 inch video tape on reels
List University of Tasmania graduates conferred since the university's formation in 1890 to 23 April 1959 In the first few decades it also includes graduates from other universities in the Empire whose degrees were conferred at the University of Tasmania as ad eundem gradum degrees. The first graduates were conferred on 25 June 1890.
Collection consists of various black and white photographic views of the interior and of the staff of the University of Tasmania Library at Domain House, Hobart also at the Morris Miller Library, Sandy Bay