College Collection

The College Collection

College Collection

College House provides a perfect setting for the College Collection, which includes works of art, antique furniture, decorative art, historical artefacts and College regalia.

The Collection has been donated by College members or purchased following fundraising appeals. Recent items have been purchased from the Friends of the College Collection funds. The College is grateful for the support of members and Friends and donations are welcome.

Furniture and building features

The furniture in the College Collection has been donated or purchased over the years since the College headquarters were first established at Old College House, 8 La Trobe Street, Melbourne in 1954.

At the time of the purchase of the present College House in 1981, a College House and Heritage Appeal was launched to raise funds for College development which included the cost of purchasing the new House and the refurbishing and furnishing. The response to the Appeal was considerable and it enabled the purchase of some valuable and elegant antiques in keeping with the period of the house.

Special features of the building are the stained glass windows and the magnificent jarrah lined Frank Forster Library with matching jarrah tables and chairs.

Since the initial furnishing many generous donations have continued to be made by Fellows and Friends to enhance the Collection and these are on display throughout the building.

Access

Viewing the College Collection

The College Collection is open to Fellows, members, Friends of the College Collection and researchers. Members of the public are welcome to visit by appointment.

College House is open 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday.

Contact

The Archivist

For further information about the College Collection please contact the archivist:

Mrs Rosalind Winspear
Archivist

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