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Special Collections 

Asian Languages Collection Asian Languages Collection

This collection supports the teaching and learning of Asian languages, provides materials for the study of Asian history, politics and culture and includes recreational reading for speakers of Asian languages.

Carmen Lawrence Collection Carmen Lawrence Collection

This collection focuses on former Western Australian Premier Dr Carmen Lawrence's time in State parliament.

Elizabeth Jolley Research Collection Elizabeth Jolley Research Collection

The Elizabeth Jolley Research Collection is an online bibliography listing works by and about one of Australia's most important writers.

Geoff Gallop Collection Geoff Gallop Collection

This collection focuses on former Western Australian Premier Dr Geoff Gallop's time in State parliament.

Hazel Hawke Collection Hazel-Hawke

This collection focuses on Hazel Hawke's time at the prime minister's Lodge (1983-91) and her community involvement after that period.

John Curtin Prime Ministerial Library Collection John Curtin Prime Ministerial Library

The JCPML collection focuses on the life and times of John Curtin, wartime prime minister of Australia (1941-45). An online archive provides electronic access to the collection and to other John Curtin material held in institutions around the world.

Jules Black Sexology Collection Jules Black Sexology Collection

With more than 300 items, the Jules Black Sexology Collection includes most significant textbooks and works written by post World War II sexologists from around the world, plus a few earlier works.

Project Endeavour: Jon Sanders' Triple Circumnavigation of the World Collection Project Endeavour

This collection relates to Jon Sanders' journey in the yacht Parry Endeavour three times around the world between 25 May 1986 and 13 March 1988.

Teaching Resource Collection Teaching Resource Collection

This specialised collection houses educational material for use by students and staff. It includes examples of syllabi and curriculum guides, educational software, Montessori materials, charts, games, pictures, puzzles, instruments, books and more.

Western Australian Folklore Archive Folklore Archive

The only state folklore archive in Australia, this collection records, preserves and gives access to the rich folk traditions of Western Australians.

Women's Health Collection Women's Health Collection

This collection comprises over 500 books and pamphlets focusing on women's health, including information on marriage, sexuality and birth control.