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Treasures of the Rare Book Library

This exhibition highlights some of the many "treasures" which are to be found among the more than 170,000 volumes housed in the Rare Book & Special Collections Library. Exhibition content by Neil Boness and online presentation by Suzana Sukovic.


Creative Matildas: Australiana by women

This is an exhibition of creative work by women held in the Rare Book Library. Exhibition content and online presentation by Suzana Sukovic.


Origins of Modernity

On display are over 140 original volumes of the most important works in the emergence of modern thought and culture. The exhibition was prepared by Dr Peter Anstey, Department of Philosophy, University of Sydney and online presentation by Julie Price.


Yours truly, Henry Lawson

An exhibition of original manuscripts, selected letters, photographs and portraits illustrating some of the chapters of the life of Henry Lawson, the celebrated Australian short story writer and poet. Exhibition content and online presentation by Sara Hilder.


Witchcraft , Demonology and the Inquisition

The Rare Book Library contains a significant collection of works on witchcraft, demonology, exorcism and the occult. Here also may be found related works on canon and civil law, reports of trials, the Inquisition, torture, prophecy and alchemy, and more modern texts on occult practices by writers such as A. E. Waite and Aleister Crowley. Exhibition content by Neil Boness and online presentation by Suzana Sukovic.