ACT Heritage Library Manuscript Collection

HMSS 0142 Canberra Archaeological Society Records

Scope and content notes

Call Number	HMSS 0142
Collection	Canberra Archaelogical Society Records
Date Range	1964-2003
Quantity	2.9m (16 manuscript boxes; 1 oversized container)
Access Conditions	Open except for membership records. Restricted for 20 years after creation. Access on application to the Society
Copying Conditions	For research and study. Requests for publication and communication to the Society
Related Collections	-

The Canberra Archaeological Society ( CAS) was formed in 1963 by Prof. Jack Golson, Dr Helmet Wissowa and Dr Noel Barnard to promote the study of archaeology and interaction between professional archaeologists and others interested in the human past. CAS was incorporated in 1984.

The principal objectives of the Society are to:

Initiate and organise archaeological research
To hold public meetings for the discussion of archaeological topics
To encourage archaeological undertakings such as fieldwork, excursions to sites of interest and the conduct of seminars and workshops designed to increase the knowledge of archaeology in the Canberra community

CAS holds monthly meetings at the Australian National University, with guest speakers talking on a range of topics from Australian prehistory to historical archaeology and classical studies.

CAS members have the opportunity to join in field work involving both site recording and excavation. No experience is necessary as training on the job is provided; enthusiasm is the only requirement and the aim is to enjoy the time in the field.

The Canberra Archaeological Society website as of 20 May 2010 is at http://www.cas.asn.au/

Box List

BOX NO.	DESCRIPTION	QTY	DATE RANGE
1	Constitution and Incorporation Includes Constitutions, original and amended, revoked and adopted; discussion papers and minutes of special general meetings to debate the constitution. Certificate of Incorporation 5 June 1984, related papers; 1992 constitution; Statements by members of the committee and summaries of annual returns 1993-94, 1994-95; Treasurer’s report 1994; Associations Incorporation Regulations 1991	2 files	1972-1998

2	Correspondence General correspondence in and out	10 files	1967- 1987

3	Correspondence General correspondence in and out, mail and printed emails. Includes promotional materials for local heritage events, festivals and grants.	11 files	1988-2003

4	Display and Photographs Includes T-shirt; brochures; black and white and colour photographs; pamphlets and slides Please note that the files are numbered 1,2,3,4,6. There is no file number 5.	5 files	1976-1983

5-6	Financial reports Includes members subscriptions, cash books, financial statements, cheque counterfoils	16 files	1964-1981 1982-1990

7	Financial reports Includes Treasurer’s reports, audit reports, members subscriptions, cash books, financial statements, cheque counterfoils	4 files	1991-2000

8	Memberships - restricted access Includes lists of members, application forms for membership and subscriptions to journal. Also includes card files for 1987-1996. There are no lists for 1993-1996, 1999, 2001.	8 files	1964, 1969,1974, 1980-2003

9-10	Minutes and other committee papers Includes agendas and minutes of Committee meetings, Annual General Meetings, tabled papers, annual speakers lists, nomination forms, lists of office bearers, text of speeches.	20 files	1965-1991 1992-2003

11	Calendars Includes 1981 and 1982 A3 12x page calendars; 1983 A3 1x page calendar.	1 o/size container	1981-1983

12-19	Reports Includes reports on various research projects; archaeological surveys and field reports.	8 boxes	1974-2003

Search Libraries ACT

My Account

ACT Heritage Library Manuscript Collection

HMSS 0142 Canberra Archaeological Society Records

Scope and content notes

Box List

Share this page:

Connect

Discover

Request

How to use the Library

Library Services

Learning

eResources

Kids

Youth

ACT Heritage Library