Memory of the World in Canberra @ Canberra Museum and Gallery

12 Nov 2016 – 19 Mar 2017

The website blurb on this exhibition reads

This exhibition is an opportunity to learn about the long history Canberra shares with the UNESCO Memory of the World Programme for safeguarding documentary heritage.

Discover the rich documentary heritage held in Canberra’s premier cultural institutions and the contribution made to the UNESCO Australian Memory of the World Register by Canberra’s librarians, archivists, curators and conservators. Challenge your understanding of what a ‘document’ is in a display that includes film, music and dance, oral history and digital media.

The exhibition is a rich exploration of lots of historical resources held in various institutions in Canberra. The topics and periods covered range wide. It is a rich collection of fascinating insights and is worth the visit.

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