Forging an important partnership 

Over the past century, RSL Queensland has published countless veterans’ stories through its dedicated member magazine. In recognising the historical significance of these magazines, State Library of Queensland has become an instrumental partner in preserving RSL Queensland’s legacy.  

“State Library collects all sorts of things: publications like Queensland RSL News, unpublished manuscripts, personal papers, letters, diaries, narratives and personal remembrances and mementos from wartime,” State Library’s Lead, Collection Building and Interpretation Robyn Hamilton says.  

“The collection is intended to be rich and give us a full picture of Queensland life. 

“Publications are important in many ways. They are a means through which we record our history. They can be an expression of our creative capability, or they can be very informational and documentary about people in times and places.” 

As part of its mission to maintain the collective memory of the Sunshine State, State Library has acquired, preserved and stored every official edition of RSL Queensland’s member magazine published since 1925.