The Yankalilla Library, in partnership with the Yankalilla and District Historical Society Inc., provides collections and information relating to the history of the Yankalilla district.
Online Collection
Access hundreds of historical photographs of the Yankalilla district.
Photographs are owned by the Yankalilla and District Historical Society Inc.
John Fowler, Yankalilla.
Click here to browse the full collection
Local History Resources
We have some 'voices from the past' oral history interviews, cemetery guides, and other resources available for viewing here.
Printed Collection
Yankalilla Library has a specialised local history collection which is for in-library use only. To view the titles in this collection, click here. Holds cannot be placed on these items, but library staff are available to help access this collection in the library.
Yankalilla and District Historical Society
The Yankalilla and District Historical Society Inc. aims to promote community interest in local history, encourages preservation of historical buildings and sites, and collects and records items of historical interest in the district.
The Yankalilla and District Historical Society can assist with family and local history research. The Society also has a special collection of printed materials available for viewing in the library. For more information please contact:
Sue Speck, President
0448 438 974
yank.hist.soc@gmail.com
YankalillaHistory
Website: www.yankalilladistricthistory.org.au
The Yankalilla and District Historical Society is available in the library on Wednesdays between 10 am and 12 noon, to assist with your family and local history research. This service is free, and does not require a booking.
Helpful Resources
National Library of Australia
The National Library of Australia is the largest reference library in Australia. In 2012–13, the National Library collection comprised 6,496,772 items, and an additional 15,506 metres of manuscript material.
State Library of South Australia
The State Library of South Australia is the official library of the Australian state of South Australia and has a collection focus on South Australian information, and general reference material for information and research purposes.
State Records of South Australia
https://www.archives.sa.gov.au
State Records is the official custodian for archival records created by State and Local Government agencies within South Australia.
Trove by National Library of Australia
Find and get over 304,636,796 Australian and online resources including books, images, historic newspapers, maps, music, archives and more at the online information resource Trove. Hosted by the National Library of Australia.
Ancestory Library Edition
For in-library use only.
Provides access to an extensive range of genealogical resources from the United States and United Kingdom, including census, vital, church, court and immigration records. Also provides limited Australian coverage. This resource is only accessible on library computers - please see staff for details.