How to use our Collection

A description of the services we provide and tips on how to start your research using the archive.

Advice on starting your research using our archival collection.

Advice on viewing and using records held by State Records.

Original records can be identified and ordered through our catalogue ArchivesSearch for viewing in our Research Centre.

Links to pages containing indexes and special lists.

A summary of digitised records which can be viewed online.

In this section

State Records holds many records relating to immigration to South Australia from 1836 onwards,

We offer a range of copying and digitisation options, or you can make your own copies at no cost.

To request a copy use the Indexes and Special Lists to find the reference to the original record.

As a member of the public make a Freedom Of Information application directly to the agency holding the documents you wish to access.