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The State Library of Victoria (SLV) was established in 1854 as a place where all Victorians could go seeking information and knowledge. The State Library of Victoria is the repository for many record collections related to the history of child welfare in Victoria.

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Records, 1896-1985, [manuscript], Children's Protection Society (Vic.) (1896 - 1985)
Children's Welfare Association of Victoria Records (1944 - 1987)
Melbourne Orphan Asylum Records (1845 - 1986)
Anne's Story (1974)
Miscellaneous papers, 1857-1867, William Edwards, Melbourne Orphan Asylum (1857 - 1867)
William Forster Try Boys' Society Records (1887 - 1986)
Records of Fairbridge Society [M1841-1845], [19--] [microform] (1925 - 1976)
Autobiography, 1983. [manuscript], Graham Budd (1983)
Records of Gordon Homes for Boys and Girls, [manuscript] (c. 1887 - c. 1947)
GordonCare for Children Records (c. 1951 - c. 2012)
Records, 1875-1949 [Carlton Refuge] (1875 - 1949)
Victorian Children's Aid Society Records (1893 - 1993)
Records of the Northcote Trust Fund (c. 1924 - c. 2010)

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This page was written by Cate O'Neill, Rachel Tropea, last updated 4 April 2023.

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