Local Studies collection

The Bassendean Local Studies Collection originated in 1986 with the deposit of Jennie Carter’s research material gathered for her social history of Bassendean. The Local Studies Collection has been developed and organised, initially with volunteer assistance from the Bassendean Historical Society and since 2000, with the services of a professional Librarian.

The Bassendean Local Studies Collection strives to develop and maintain a representative collection relating to the social, cultural and developmental history of the Town of Bassendean.

Types of material include books, pamphlets, diaries, letters, local government publications, maps, photographs, oral history tapes and transcripts, microfiche, videotapes, maps, newspapers, periodicals and ephemera.

Accessing the collection

The collection is searchable through the Library Catalogue.  If you cannot find what you are looking for, please complete the Local Studies Query Form and the Local History Librarian will contact you.

Opening Hours

Wednesday 9-2

Thursday 9-4

Friday 9-4

 

Contact details

[email protected]

Phone (08) 9279 2966

Address: Bassendean Memorial Library, 46 Old Perth Road, Bassendean, 6054

 

Charges

Please contact the Local History Librarian for information about image reproduction.  

 

Donations

To donate to the Local Studies collection, contact the Local History Librarian.