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Jack Cheesman, A Private Chapel,1930 The Architecture Museum holds more than 200,000 items, including approximately 20,000 drawings and a 2,000-volume library. The holdings relate to the work of private practitioners (the State Records of South Australia holds Government architects' records).

The focus is on materials produced in the 20th century and particularly in the period circa1910-80. The University of South Australia's Collections and Museums Policy and the Architecture Museum's General Policy and Collection Policy documents guide decisions regarding acquisitions.

Collection overview
Catalogue of finding aids

Collection Overview

Items from the collection may be viewed in the research area of the Architecture Museum by appointment. Items in the Architecture Museum collection cannot be borrowed, but may be loaned for the purpose of exhibition to an approved event, institution or agency.

Drawings
Drawings plans, sections, elevations and perspectives by architects, engineers and consultants, including both built and unbuilt works primarily of the 20th century
Specifications
Specifications relating directly to the architectural drawings and providing written documentation stipulating materials, quality of finishes and the manner of construction
Correspondence
Professional and personal correspondence relating to specific buildings, professional affairs and architects' overseas travels
Photographs
Photographic items including slides and photographic prints of architects' built works and overseas travels
Notebooks and diaries
Business and personal notebooks and diaries containing sketches and newspaper clippings as well as notes relating to built projects
Library
Books, monographs, periodicals, trade catalogues and brochures donated from architects' personal collections

Special holdings

Chamberlain Collection
Predominantly 18th and 19th century British and European architectural prints and engravings
Crocker Collection
Predominantly books on South Australian history and Italian architecture
Artefacts
Artefacts of a limited range, including drawing equipment, awards and nameplates
Ephemera
Pamphlets, brochures and posters relating to architecture, interior design and planning

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Catalogue of finding aids

A list of available finding aids (PDF format) for individuals and firms represented in the collection is provided below. Select a link to view the PDF file, or right-click and 'Save as...' to save the file.
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Please direct enquiries about accessing items listed in the catalogue to Julie Collins, Collections Manager (email architecturemuseum@unisa.edu.au or phone +618 8302 9235).

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