Archives
Items in the Hutchins Archives and Heritage Collection have been accumulated and preserved since the death in 1841 of Archdeacon William Hutchins, in whose memory the School was founded.
The Collection comprises documents, photographs, books and magazines, honour boards and trophies, uniforms and textiles, coins and medals, artworks, furniture and memorabilia, as well as an extensive collection of audio-visual materials. The items relate to the history of the School as an educational institution for boys and its place in the history of Tasmania, as well as to education in general and to individual students and staff members in particular.
A programme of digitisation of the Collection has commenced, ensuring the progressive availability of online access.
Facilities
From 1985 until October 2009 the Hutchins Archives and Heritage Collection was housed in the Olga Braham Gallery, annexed to the Nettlefold Library. The bulk of the Collection is currently packed away in temporary storage, awaiting the completion of a new museum and archival storage facility in 2010. Guided tours of the School and Gallery available by prior appointment.
Access to the museum will be via the School Administration block near the junction of Nelson Road and Churchill Avenue, Sandy Bay. Regular bus services from the City pass along both major arterial routes. Disabled access and visitor parking available.
Contact
Ms Margaret Mason-Cox
ARCHIVIST / HISTORIAN
DipTeach, BEd, GradDipLib, GradCertMusStud
p: +61 (03) 6221 4312
f: +61 (03) 6225 4018
e: Margaret.Mason-Cox@hutchins.tas.edu.au
