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 Archive and Library and now, after 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 preservation 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.
By Lia van Haren, DACC Archivist (2021)
The DACC Archive also holds records in the following categories:
- Dutch Migrant Issues
- Personal Stories/Dutch migrants and prominent descendants
The Archive is located within the Abel Tasman Village in Sydney. For more information please contact the DACC.
Donating to the Archive
We accept donations to our Archive. To donate, please email dutchaustraliancc@gmail.com with the following details:
- Description of item(s)
- Photos of the item(s)
- Condition of item/s (Fragile? Heavy? Does the item have particular storage or care requirements?)
- If donating artwork or similar, please include details of the artist/creator, year created, title (if applicable), material used, place created.
Examples of past donations to the Archive: documents relating to Dutch Australian organisations (e.g. newsletters), photographs, memorabilia, artwork, artefacts, maps, ephemera.
Please note: The DACC is a charity organisation. Donors are responsible for postage or transport of items.
