Emily McPherson College Photographs c.1900 - c.1979

Series Title
Emily McPherson College Photographs c.1900 - c.1979
Repository
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) University Archives
Reference
S0047
Date Range
c. 1900 - c. 1979
Description

This series consists of photographs relating to the Emily McPherson College from c.1900 - c.1979. Many of the photographs show student activities, classes, equipment, and graduations. There are also images of the Emily McPherson Building (Building 13), staff, and councillors such as Dr. Ethel Osborne who had a long association with the College, and was a Member of Council from 1912 to 1937, twice serving as President, in 1915-17 and 1919-28). The Ethel Osborne Hall was named in her honour to commemorate her great service to the institution.

There are also some images relating to the visit by the Duchess of York (subsequently the Queen Mother) at the College's opening in 1927. In addition there are images of the College's Patron, Lady McPherson, and Principal Miss N. J. Findley.

The photographs were sent to RMIT University Archives by Communications and Marketing, Corporate Affairs.

According to the Communications and Marketing section, the photographs were part of a collection of photographs maintained by the Emily McPherson College Library.

Some images have appeared in Docherty's book on Emily McPherson College and various issues of 'Palate and Petticoat'.

Many photographs are undated. Captions have been imposed where none were provided.

Access
Open

Organisations

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Title
Millinery Class 1927
Type
Image
Date
1927
Control
Item number EMC-009

Details

Created: 23 October 2026