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Bond University Archives

The Bond University Archives documents the history of all aspects of the University.

The Archives serve as the institutional memory of the University and are maintained by Library Services to preserve published and unpublished material about Bond University, regardless of format.

Aerial photograph of a construction site beside a lake with remnant pine forests and a small residential area.
Full image (1989). Bond University site during construction. ©Bond University In copyright - Educational Use Permitted. InC-EDU 1.0; All Rights Reserved

The Bond Collection contains published and unpublished material in physical format and includes;

  • Books and newsletters
  • Schools/Faculty material 
  • Promotional ephemera 
  • Posters 
  • Campus newspapers and newsletters 
  • Newspaper clippings
  • Bond Corporation and other material related to the establishment of Bond University
  • Photographs 
  • Videos and audiocassettes 
  • Memorabilia
  • Bond Sport material 

Bond University History Digital Collections

The digital collections can be browsed and search in Library Search, or you can explore the exhibition platform for a thematic insight into the University Archives.

Architectural model of Bond University

The digital exhibition platform provides a powerful way to share stories about the people, places, and ideas that have shaped Bond University. Drawing on archival materials, photographs, publications, and other unique collections, the site will bring Bond's history to life while supporting discovery, research and community engagement.

The inaugural exhibition, Our Library History, traces the evolution of Bond University Library from its architectural beginnings in 1987 to its role today as a dynamic learning, research and cultural hub. Through photographs, historical records and curated stories, visitors can explore five defining eras in the Library's development and discover how its spaces, services and collections have evolved alongside the University.

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Contact

Timothy Leviston