State Library of New South Wales

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The State Library of New South Wales' major subject strengths are Australian history, culture and literature, including Aboriginal studies, Antarctic exploration, family history and genealogy, business and management, social sciences, applied science, biography, health and law. The State Library is home to one of Australia’s most significant historical and heritage collections. As well as nearly 11 kilometres of manuscripts – from nine 1788 First Fleet journals through to the archives of contemporary organisations and writers – the Library holds more than one million photographs. From the earliest surviving photograph taken in Australia – in January 1845 – through to digital photographs taken last month, the Library’s unrivalled photographic collections document with powerful clarity the way Australians have lived their lives over two centuries. You can find out more about the State Library's photographic collections on our website: www.sl.nsw.gov.au

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Joe E Brown, actor and comedian, Sydney, Australia, 1943

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  • Manitoba Museum of Finds Art said:
    He has a great smile and a wonderful laugh
  • mhluleci said:
    Beautiful smile. Thank you for sharing it!

Sheila and Leila at chalet, Mount Kosciusko, New South Wales, 1947

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  • Wendy Dyson said:
    Love this!
  • jessamyn west said:
    I love to see more Dupain images.

Henriette Lamotte hat salon, Rowe Street, Sydney, c. 1950

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  • Narelle Jarvis said:
    In the late 60s I loved walking down Rowe Street which was full of curious boutiques, anitque shops etc. Shame that it's not the same anymore.

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