The Tasmanian Archive and Heritage Office (TAHO) collects a wide range of contemporary and historical material in many formats that documents the story of Tasmania.
Preserving Tasmanian records
Our collections include the records of
- Tasmanian government agencies
- businesses
- community organisations
- individuals and families
- Tasmanian publications in all formats.
TAHO manages two significant donated collections.
A legacy for all Tasmanians
Our collections preserve Tasmania's documentary heritage. We collect material for its
- research value
- historic associations
- social and cultural significance.
We continue to collect rare and unique resources, including
- printed and electronic books
- journals
- government records
- manuscripts
- films
- photographs
- sound recordings
- works of art
- maps
- plans
- websites
- ephemera
Access
Clients can access our collections
- in the Hobart Reading Room
- through our website
- via our online enquiry service.
We provide access to government records in line with the Archives Act 1983.
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