20 March to 30 June 2009
The Royal Historical Society of Victoria was formed in 1909, set up to collect archives and stories that told the history of Melbourne and Victoria. It was the earliest community-based society in Victoria to emphasise the importance of family and social history.
The exhibition highlighted the knowledge and passion of the society's volunteer members, who are glad to share their research about Melbourne and its past.
Curated by Elizabeth Willis
Elizabeth Willis is a curator emeritus in the History and Technology Department at Museum Victoria. She is a former honorary fellow of the State Library of Victoria and is currently working as a museum consultant.
She has published on women in Melbourne's 'Little Lon', the experience of patients in Kew Asylum and the history of the Royal Exhibition Building. She has a particular interest in Australia's participation in international exhibitions, and is researching the history of a number of 19th-century collections of Aboriginal artefacts.
Community Treasures: 100 years of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria was a partnership with the Royal Historical Society of Victoria.