“Greetings From…” Letters and Postcards in the State Library collection @StateLibrarySouthAustralia
“Greetings From…” Letters and Postcards in the State Library collection  @StateLibrarySouthAustralia
Uploaded August 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Join us for a captivating talk where we delve into the timeless treasure trove of postcards and letters donated to the State Library.

These seemingly simple pieces of paper hold the power to unlock hidden stories, reveal intimate details of day-to-day life, and connect us to our ancestors in meaningful ways. Details of this nature are rarely seen in newspapers or published histories.

Come and hear how these personal correspondences can enrich your understanding of family history. Whether you're an avid genealogist or just beginning your journey into your family's past, this talk will provide invaluable insights and practical tips on using postcards and letters as tools for researching your family history.
“Greetings From…” Letters and Postcards in the State Library collectionBullfrog toy savings bankFrom analogue to digital: Preserving South Australia’s musical historyStorytellers Distillery @ The Mortlock, 2023Diary of a Holden, c1949In the words of Ross Smith : over Bathurst Island, December 10, 1919The first airmail between England and Australia - Heroes of the Skies. Ep 2It aint cricketAdelaide Modernism: 101 HousesVoices captured in wax: digitising wax cylinder recordings from 1901Anlaby Gardens and the head gardener Thomas LesleyCar Showrooms of H.C. Richards Ltd., Currie Street, Adelaide, 1928
State Library South Australia |

“Greetings From…” Letters and Postcards in the State Library collection

SHARE TO X SHARE TO REDDIT SHARE TO FACEBOOK WALLPAPER