An introduction to the Collection

Speaker: Ellen Becker

Established in central Ballarat in 1859, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute’s Collection is of historical significance as the largest and most intact repository of material relating to Mechanics’ Institutes in Victoria, with its rare and valuable items demonstrating the tastes and interests of the inhabitants of a major Victorian regional centre. Staff from the Institute and State Library Victoria will showcase unique items from the Collection with stories to match.

Friday 26th July, 1-3pm
Presented by Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute in partnership with State Library Victoria
Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central

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This event is part of Rare Book Week.
You can access the full program here.