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Collection consists of lectures and papers delivered by Frederick Mortimer Young.

Hand written obituary of Dr. John Coverdale 1814-1896, author unknown, entitled "Death of Dr. J Coverdale, a Colonist of 60 years" an abridged version appeared in the Mercury, Wednesday 24 June 1896.

Parchment document, photographic copy and transcription of the final concord made between (1) Francis Bent & Richard Philips, complainants & (2) Elitzur Stockton, Joseph Flude, Nicholas Smith and William Bishop, deforciants, confirming grant to the first parties of 20 acres of land, etc., in Cosby, Little Thorpe, Dunton Basset and Gilmorton [Co. Leicestershire, UK].
A fine of lands, also called a final concord, or simply a fine, was a species of property conveyance which existed in England (and later in Wales) from at least the 12th century until its abolition in 1833 by the Fines and Recoveries Act. The advantage of obtaining title to property through a fine (as opposed to, for example, a simple feoffment or deed of gift) was that it provided the transaction with the additional legal authority of a royal or court judgment and ensured that a record of the conveyance would be preserved among the court archives.

Governor's memoranda & circulars, signed by J.W. Agnew (cost of shipping), C. Gellebrand (constitution and electoral acts), George C. Strahan (printed) Governor's leave of absence. Also envelope address to Walter Harrison containing: Photograph of Natural History Museum, London; photograph of Sir William Crowther standing next to a memorial, Highfield, Circular Head (1967); colour photograph of portrait (? Mrs Crowther)

Collection consists of booklets and and photocopies relating to Tasmanian Aborigines

Collection consists of miscellaneous letters and documents, including the Will of Ronald C Gunn (1879); copy of a letter from Henry Hellyer to Edward Curr describing a journey and the discovery of River Mackintosh and Eldon Range(1828); genealogy of John Lyne made by WL May (1919); copies of letters of depositions relating to theft from estate of William Mawle; copies of letters from letter book of Philip Oakden, founder of the Union Bank, Launceston and extracts from letters of William Parramore who settled in VDL in 1823.

Collection consists of miscellaneous printes papers, pamphlets and xeroxed copies of documents relating to St. Mark's Church of England, Pontville, Tasmania.

The papers consist mainly of family correspondence of G.W. Walker and his children and a few diaries and miscellaneous papers. James B. Walker's letters to his sisters, particularly letters to Mary Augusta while she was over seas are especially descriptive of his activities and of Hobart life. Mary Walkers' letters from London describe her life as a student in London and her correspondence with friends met then contain references to artists, especially women painters and sculptors.
This collection is complemented by - AU TAS UTAS SPARC 2007/1 - https://sparc.utas.edu.au/index.php/walker-family-papers-2007

Collection consists of poetry, notes and photographs relating to Rev. Frederick A. Woods and his family.

Collection consists of correspondence received by G.W. Walker and some miscellaneous notes.

Collection consists of correspondence, letter books, diaries, notebooks and photographs relating to John Wilson & Sons boatbuilders.

Collection consists of account ledgers and advertisements for A.G. Webster

Collection consists of miscellaneous notes, by William Walker (1861-1933) on various topics, including ships, public houses, obituaries, rare tracts, written in small cramped handwriting in pocket notebooks.

Collection consists of photographs of the Scotsdale area, Tasmania. Most of these photographs of Scottsdale and district in the early 1900s were published as postcards with the imprint: Real photograph by T.R.G. Williams, Ararat", but two of the Scottsdale Waterworks with post mark date 1907 (1 O & 11) are stamped: T.R.G. Williams, photographer, Scottsdale. A handcoloured postcard by "Wynphotoprint" is also included in the collection.

Collection consists of photocopies of three letters and two pamphlets bound into four volumes. The family papers remain in the possession of the family and include diaries and work notebooks of John Waldie, jun. c.1854-1896; agreements over timber and land, accounts and receipts 1856-1892, letter from W.C.Blyth 1869, letter to his mother 184S, letters from John Waldie senior 1822, 1832, 1833 and letters to Delia Waldie from Mary Quinn 1883.

List of Australians who graduated at Cambridge from 1811-1948. Manuscript list in chronological order. Compiled by Hilary Webster from the publication - Alumni Cantabrigienses: A Biographical List of All Known Students, Graduates and Holders of Office at the University of Cambridge, from the Earliest Times to 1900 . Edited by John Venn (1834–1923) and his son John Archibald Venn (1883–1958) supplemented by records of some colleges.

Copy of The Journal of William R Wade, missionary, New Zealand, 1834-1839. Presented by his son Thomas N Wade to Leonard Wade and his wife Dora I Wade, Brighton, July 1917.

Journal commences 18th June 1834 at the beginning of a voyage to New South Wales and on to the Bay of Islands New Zealand. Continues unbroken to September 1836. Resumes with Journey to the Waikato, Rotorua etc. January to April 1838, Visit to the Reinga &c. March to April 1839. Final entry (one page) April 25, 1871

Collection consists of certificates of degrees gained by Watchorn, Middle Temple Hall concert program and ink caricature of Professor A.L. McAuley

Collection consists of four small handwritten notes. Agreements by John Wood to pay Kemp & Co. various sums at a later date.

Consists of a copy of Alexander Maconochie's report on convict discipline made by George Washington Walker and sent by him to Margaret Bragg, in a volume titled: "Original Essays on convict discipline by Capt. Alexander Maconochie R.N. 1837 with some letters etc in further illustration of the same subject by James Backhouse and George W. Walker 1837".
Contents include Maconochies's report to Sir John Franklin, further observations, summary of papers addressed to British Government, Dr. Turnbull's objections to changes in convict discipline and observations by James Backhouse and George Washington Walker and index. The volume is in George Washington Walker’s handwriting.
At the front is a note on the origin of the manuscript and its presentation to Friends' School by descendants of Margaret Bragg, Roger Clark and John Bright Clark who visited the School in 1898.

Collection consists of copies of the Van Diemen's Land Company annual report 1827-1964 made to the yearly meeting held at the Company's offices, London.
Held from second report 1827, printed.
Some reports include maps:
• 1833 Map of north West quarter, with proposals for tenants.
• 1844 Plan of Circular Head by John Cannon Stanley, Circular Head by John Lee Archer
• Forest Farms at Circular Head, showing tenants names, by John Lee Archer & N Kentish, 1842.
• Also 105 printed pamphlets. - 1827, 1831-1850, 1852,1854-1855,1857-1861,1863, 1866, 1868-1892, 1894-1898, 1900-1909, 1911-1920, 1923,-1964

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

Typescript of Prof J. McAuley's lecture "Sex & Love in Literature ". Winter Series Lecture 1972."" Amendments by the author.

Typed summaries of lectures on economics, with alterations by Hytten, used between 1925 and 1933, in small binder file 12 cm. x 20 cm. Note at front by K.M. Dallas, 13 Dec. 1962: "This book has been in my possession since Hytten resigned but I was never certain whether he did not take it over from Brigden (or Copland). All emendations are Hytten's."

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.

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.

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

Negatives of the plans for the extension of the Central Library (Morris Miller Library) 1969 /1970

Collection consists of McAulay's Phyics and Quantum Theory notes made while a student at Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, certificates of degrees and photographs of Cavendish Laboratory research students 1920, 1921. Students named

Research notes relating to articles on Alfred Joseph Taylor (1849-1921) , G.L.A. Thirkell and Tichborne Case. Also tape recording and typescript of interview of Sir Robert Cosgrove, and Letter from Professor Sir Isaiah Berlin

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

Collection consists of correspondence, papers and notes from the various committees that Hytten was involved with. Includes 1948 Parliamentary Deadlocks Committee in conjunction with Professor Lyndhurst Falkiner Giblin.

Confidential correspondence relating to the Orr settlement April - September 1963 Including correspondence with Malcolm McRae, Professor A.K. Stout (Sydney University) and draft terms of settlement.

Collection consists of certificate, degree diploma, photograph and miscellaneous papers

Lecture notes on physics from lectures attended as student at University of Tasmania and other material relating to physics

Congratulatory Addresses for the University's Centenary in 1990, mostly illuminated and mounted, from universities in Australia and New Zealand and also from the Association of Commonwealth Universities and the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada.

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

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

Collection of lecture note books and issues of Togatus - the independent student media at the University of Tasmania
• Trinity College, Melbourne, History 1932 - Notes on British History "B" from D. Gordon Taylor and Professor Scott.
• University of Tasmania, History 1933,1934 - Notes on English constitutional history, Australasian history, 19th century European history, diplomacy and U.S.A. and Japan from Professor C. King.
• University of Tasmania, English literature: Professor Taylor 1933
• University of Tasmania, Latin II, Ill : Professor Dunbabin 1933-1934 - Notes on Tacitus, Senecca, Horace, Lucretius, Plautus, Juvenal, Martial etc.
• Togatus 1932 – 1934 - M.A.P. Mattingley's copies of Togatus (student magazine), some annotated with full names of writers of articles and notices

Collection of study note books from Aberdeen University and t St. John's College, Cambridge and miscellaneous notes and draft article

Microfiche copy of accounting records including weekly payroll, departmental balances, general ledger and monthly distribution

Photographs (prints - 120mm x 160mm or 115mm x 115mm) of marine life, including environment and close ups of species in Tasmania (mainly taken in the 1950s) and also a series taken in Chile in 1955. By Zoology staff member, Eric Guiler. Tasmanian locations include Betsy Island, Balckmans Bay and Kingston, Bridport, Dodges Ferry, Dunalley, Eaglehawk Neck, Fisher Island, Freycinet Peninsula, Kettering, Howrah, Pipeclay Lagoon, Port Arthur and Trial Harbour

Collection consists of research notes compiled by Prof Alan Burn from 1920-1955 when he was Professor of Engineering at UTAS. They included notes on aero research, aerofoil theory, vortex wind theory, hydraulics plans, hydraulic problems, hydraulic machine, problems, 2 dimensional stress, centrifugal pumps x 2, centrifugal and axial pumps, axial flow pumps from J.G. Burnell, axial fans and pumps, rectangular frames, strain energy methods, cavitation in turbines and pumps, struts with elastic supports and analysis of rigid frames (Bowstring & Vierendeel etc)

The photographs show the University Campus at Sandy Bay during the construction of the buildings on the site.

Collection of articles written by and about Orr

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.

A collection of five medals presented to the University of Tasmania

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.

Professor Sale's personal correspondence as a member of the Tasmanian Libraries Board, including copies of letters to W. L. Brown, State Librarian, and Neil Batt, Minister.

Box of photos and negatives belonging to Mrs Webster with a note from Fred Kolhoff. Subjects include early logging scenes, Rocky Hills and Mayfield, miscellaneous historic Hobart and Port Arthur.

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.

Collection consists of letter and account book 1916-1924 -Secretary H. Faulkner, Hobart Branch. Correspondence 1930, 1931 (bundle)
A.I. Davern, General Secretary. Pamphlets: “The Problem of the Birth of the Kangaroo” by Prof. T.T. Flynn, 1928

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.

Collection consists of cassette tapes and transcripts of interviews with University staff, former staff and old students made by Mrs. Hilary Webster, John Roberts, and others at the University.

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.

Minutes of the University Club for 10 December 1923 to 13 April 1927. Register of honorary and visiting members from August 1924 to February 1926 noting date, name. degrees, residence, Hobart address, elected by.

Collection of Submissions to the Apple & Pear Marketing board by various contributors . Also printed and duplicated material for use by members of the Committee.

Papers relating to the University's submission and other submissions following the Karmel Report on Post Secondary Education. Prof. Sale's file on submissions on post-secondary education dated 1976-1977 .

A collection of photographs and memorabilia regarding the Tasmanian University Rifle Club and Student Union functions

Two blazers and one T.U. Rifle Club hat

Transcript in English of trials and judgement at the Nuremberg International Military Tribunal, 1946. Presented by N.C.H. Dunbar (1917- ), prosecuting officer. Consists of 12 cases and judgement, also list of cases. (Note: Case 2 missing).

Documents and extracts relating to the history of the University of Tasmania, complied for the Centenary Committee.

Draft, corrected and annotated James McAuley Lecture delivered by Peter Porter at the University of Tasmania in 1980 titled "The shape of music and the shape of poetry"

Collection consists of papers, lectures and reports produced by Professor Alan Burn when he was Professor of Engineering at UTAS 1919-1955

Material relating to Universities, commissions and committees.

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

Papers and records of laboratory work and other investigations in preparation for five books written by Malcolm Spencer Gregory, lecturer in Civil Engineering at the University of Tasmania
• The history and development of civil engineering, 1974
• An introduction to extremum principles. 1969
• Elastic instability: analysis of buckling modes and loads of framed structures. 1967
• Linear framed structures, 1966,
• Simple digital computing examples 1971

Professor Samuel Warren Carey's typescript notes on carboniferous fossils and bibliography of Australian paleontology

Letters to Giblin from Prof. R.L. Dunbabin 1941 – 1945

Hand written note book c1907-1909- belonging to Alexander Dudley McKay, BSc. (Tas. - 1909). Lecture notes in geology from lectures attended as student at University of Tasmania

Appointment Indentures for early University of Tasmania lecturers, 1892-1932, including some correspondence.

Professor Dunbabin's archives include his notes for lectures, mainly on classics, as a lecturer or professor at the University of Tasmania, his lecture notes and essays while a student at Oxford University and a few from his schooldays, some copies and notes of lectures by colleagues, including Professor W. Mitchell of Adelaide University on philosophy, psychology and economics, Professor W. H. Williams and Professor D. G. Mcdougall, and a catalogue of the Univerity's Greek and Roman coin collection. There is some general correspondence and catalogues of his personal library. Records of the Classical Association of Tasmania, founded in September 1928, are with Professor Dunbabin's papers for the period 1928 - 1938 when he was secretary and then President.

Collection of exhibition slide. Includes Tasmanian avant-garde paintings, Print Prize exhibition, The Art of Drawing, Dorothy Stoner exhibition, Rodney Broad exhibition Geoff Parr exhibition, Edith Holmes exhibition

Synopsis of data and field studies on Tasmanian Aborigines. Includes genealogies and microfiche copies.

Collection includes Walker's official correspondence on University Council matters, notes of meetings, comments, drafts of
regulations, news cuttings etc.

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

Collection consists of research notes on various subjects compiled by the research assistant of the UTAS History Department.

Correspondence to and from Alan Burn regarding gas cooling system

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 photographs and negatives of UTAS buildings, equipment, staff & students , including Launceston. Produced by Fred Koolhof while he was employed by the University of Tasmania as a photographer. Also some material relating to the Uniting Church.

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

Collection cosists of various items and photographs relating to the University of Tasmania's crest, medals and common seal

Folder of Conservatorium musical event programs, including University Music Series 1987 & 1990. 25th Birthday Celebrations report by Don Kay

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

Booklet dated 1977 outlining UTAS campus services offered including description of service, and information about and photographs of staff members.

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

Collection consists of material relating to the University of Tasmania Library and its branch libraries. Includes, staff bulletins, publications, newsletters, annual reports, photographs and newspaper clippings

Publication issued in 1997 titled Medical Graduates 1997 - contains photographs of graduates and social occasions also reflections on medical studies.

Collection consists of minutes, correspondence and accounts of the University of Tasmania Women's Club also includes circulars and newsletters.

Collection consists of material relating to the University of Tasmania Evangelical Union including minute books, letter from the University of Tasmania Christian Union and 1978 issue of the newspaper "Direction"

Collection consists of correspondence, minutes, members and miscellaneous documents relating to the University of Tasmania athletics club.

Collection consists of material relating to the University Rugby Club, including correspondence from other bodies, Tasmania University Sports Council, Tasmania University Sports Council, Tasmanian Rugby Union also minutes of club meetings and lists of members and players.

Collection consists of correspondence, minutes, list of members and financial statements for the University branch of the Australian Labor Party