The Dutch Australian Cultural Centre was founded in 1983 and gives as its aims and objectives in its mission statement, the collection, preservation, promotion and dissemination of Dutch culture and heritage in Australia. The Centre immediately started the collection of material for the archives and Library and now, after almost 40 years, it has collected a significant amount of material.
A formal Archives and Library policy was developed which states as its main objectives that it is to provide:
- A repository for the preservation of documents and other records generated and accumulated by Dutch and Dutch Australian Migrant Associations.
- A repository for the preservations of private documents and other records of prominent Dutch immigrants and Dutch multinationals in Australia
- An information service for the Dutch, Dutch Australian and wider community.
The Collection consists of records from the many Dutch clubs and associations that were formed since the Second World War. The accumulated records consist of Correspondence, Minutes of Meetings, Financial Statements, Reports, Newsletters or magazines in written, printed or digital form. In addition there are many objects – maps, photos, slides, c.d.’s and memorabilia. All material received is appraised, arranged, described and conserved in storage if deemed to possess archival value. Hence it is made accessible for research.
Lia van Haren
The DACC Archives also holds records in the following categories:
Dutch Migrant Issues
Personal Stories/Dutch migrants and prominent descendants
The archives are stored in the Abel Tasman Village in Sydney. For more information please contact the DACC.
Lia van Haren DACC Archivist (2021)
