Stay up to date with the latest records and interesting stories uncovered from the collection. This blog will offer you a snapshot into the world of historical research featuring the extraordinary tales of Victorian people captured within Victorian Government archives.
Last updated:
February 26, 2020
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Archival Snapshot
Bitter salts

Archival Snapshot
Artificial Intelligence & Recordkeeping Policy

Recordkeeping for Government
Updates to our copying services and reading rooms

News and Events
Reflecting Melbourne’s musical diversity

In The Community
PROV's Staff Resourcing Model

Recordkeeping for Government
Sometimes you get lucky

Recordkeeping for Government
New Victorian Redress and Reparations Scheme Functions RDA

Recordkeeping for Government
Beyond the surface: Geological records transfer

Recordkeeping for Government
Rock, Paper, History

Behind The Scenes
Material in the Public Record Office Victoria archival collection contains words and descriptions that reflect attitudes and government policies at different times which may be insensitive and upsetting
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples should be aware the collection and website may contain images, voices and names of deceased persons.
PROV provides advice to researchers wishing to access, publish or re-use records about Aboriginal Peoples