Stories from the collection

Image from Garth Wilkinson's theatre scrapbooks UQFL389
Image from Garth Wilkinson's theatre scrapbooks UQFL389

Among the special collections of The University of Queensland are items of rarity, beauty, curiosity and cultural significance. These items connect us to our history and inspire our imagination. We are pleased to share them with you. These digitised photographs, manuscripts, architectural plans, and oral histories provide a glimpse into the troves of the Library and let you explore the stories they tell.

Jack Keith Murray and the JK Murray Library at Gatton

Jack Keith Murray
Jack Keith Murray
Discover the story about JK Murray, a remarkable man who held a lifelong belief in the value of education.

Dorothy Hill: 110 year anniversary exhibition

Dorothy Hill:Pioneer and Professor
Dorothy Hill: Pioneer and professor
Learn more about the life and legacy of Dorothy Hill (1907-1997), a pioneer for women and one of The University of Queensland’s most distinguished scientists.
JD Fryer: Student and soldier
Experience the First World War through the eyes of a young UQ student, John Denis (Jack) Fryer, and his family.
Indigenous voices
Listen to unique, archival recordings of Indigenous languages of Queensland, from the Elwyn Flint Collection held in UQ eSpace.
One Man's gift
Discover why this unique collection remains an important resource for teaching and research today

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Celebrating 90 years of collecting
The University's distinguished Fryer Library has grown from humble beginnings, to become a collection of profound importance to scholars of Australian studies. Read about the significance of this library 'treasure'.
Then and now: images from UQ Archives
Discover how the University’s campus at St Lucia has changed over the years.
Why we cherish our Alumni Friends
Learn more about our history and the generosity of our supporters as we celebrate the 50 year anniversary of the Alumni Friends of the University of Queensland and their advocacy.

Collection highlights and news

Past online exhibitions

Browse our past online exhibitions. These have now been archived in National Library of Australia's PANDORA service.

Online exhibitions

 

More past Online Exhibitions and Treasures of the Month

Treasures of the month