The State Library holds a large collection of ephemera, which are the transient documents of everyday life such as pamphlets, leaflets, flyers, etc. The collections listed below are a small selection from the thousands of items available. Others can be found through broad collection listings or in the State Library Catalogue.
Collection of Material Relating to Ships, Boats and Shipwrecks in Western Australia
This collection is arranged in subcollections for each ship name and includes a large number of wreck reports published by the Western Australian Museum.
History of Schools and Teachers, 1867-1985
This is a series of four files of newspaper clippings about Western Australian schools and teachers, organised in alphabetical order by the main subject of the article.
Collection of Material Relating to Western Australian State Government
This is a large collection of material produced at the time of State elections, including handbills, how to vote cards, posters, stickers, etc., which may contain information on candidates at those elections.
Collection of Material Relating to Royal Visitors to Western Australia
This is a large collection of material containing information on various Royal visits to Western Australia since 1901.
Collection of Programmes of Concerts Organised by the Australian Broadcasting Commission
A large collection of programs for concerts organised by the Australian Broadcasting Commission since 1934 and includes concerts by the Western Australian Symphony Orchestra.
Collection of Material Relating to the National Trust of Australia (W.A.)
This is a collection of material issued by the National Trust of Australia (W.A.) and contains material about the Trust as well as some National Trust listed buildings.
Record of Deaths and Tombstone Inscriptions Gathered From Western Australian Graveyards and Cemeteries This is a large collection of tombstone inscriptions for many Western Australian cemeteries transcribed by various members of the Western Australian Genealogical Society (Inc).
Country Women's Association of Western Australia. Pioneer Women's Memorial Fund A series of nine volumes of photocopied cards compiled by the Country Women's Association Pioneer Women's Memorial Fund. The cards provide brief biographies of many country women pioneers. Some entries include birth and death dates, also maiden and married names.
Collection of Material Relating to Localities (Suburbs and Towns) in Western Australia
This is a large collection of files arranged alphabetically by locality name (i.e. town or suburb name) containing sometimes extensive information about church groups, schools, local businesses, community organisations, social and sporting activities, buildings, etc.
Collection of Catalogues of Exhibitions held at Western Australian Art Galleries
This is a large collection of exhibition catalogues gathered over a number of years and for many Western Australian art galleries. Biographical details of artists are included in some catalogues.
Collection of Programmes of Festival of Perth Events
A large collection of programs of events stage by the Festival of Perth since 1953.
Collection of Material Relating to Local Government Elections
This is a large collection of material produced at times of Local Government elections. Information on candidates at the time of those elections may also be provided.
Collection of Real Estate Advertisements Relating to Residential and Commercial Properties and Land Sales This is a collection of real estate advertisements produced at the time of selling a property or house. They may include a history of the house or property and information on the owners.
Collection of Information Relating to Firms and Businesses Operating in Western Australia This is a large collection of information on Western Australian businesses. The names of people associated with these businesses may also be given.
Collection of Biographical Information
This is an extensive collection of material providing biographical and genealogical information on many Western Australians.