• Archival Series

Adoption Files

To access these records

Please contact Queensland State Archives:

Postal Address: PO Box 1397, Sunnybank Hills QLD 4109

Phone: (07) 3037 6777

Email: info@archives.qld.gov.au

Website: https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/arts/heritage/archives/contacts

Reference Number

Quote this number to access your records: Queensland State Archives Series ID, S1144

Records Location

These records are held by Queensland State Archives.

Details

This series consists of 126 Adoption Files containing information about adoptions occurring in Queensland. Each file includes the adoption order, and may also include information about the adoptee including birth history and details of birth parents, and information about adoptive parents including character references, medical reports, correspondence, and applications for adoption. The files are arranged by name of the adoptive parent, followed by the child’s name with birth mother’s surname.

Access Conditions

Access to these files is restricted for 100 years in order to protect personal privacy. To apply for access to these files please contact Queensland State Archives.

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