Highlights
H.C.M. Norris Collection
Explore an extensive collection of research material collected by H.C.M. Norris.
Oral Histories
Explore our oral history records, increasingly available digitally. Please contact us to listen to a recording.
Maps
Explore some of our cartographic collection. To view more of the collection, contact the team to book a time!
Community Archives
Explore items from our Community Archives. We are frequently updating information, if you can't find what you are looking for, please contact us as it may not be publicly viewable yet.
Maunder Family Images
This collection of glass plate negatives was donated to us in 2017 by Geoff Steven. The Maunder Family lived in Hamilton c.1900-1914.
Life in Lockdown
The response to the 2020 covid-19 pandemic was unlike anything anyone had experienced before. It was a monumental time in history and the Hamilton City Libraries wanted to capture it and preserve it for future generations. A lockdown photography competition was created, and people were asked to send in their photographs which best showed their life during lockdown.
Camera Obscura
From December 2011 - March 2020, Perry, our Heritage Librarian - Photographs contributed images to the History Page of the Waikato Times. The History Page was revived in 2021 and the Library is proud to continue it's association, with Rowan, our Digital Delivery Librarian now also contributing. Explore some of the contributions and add your thoughts in the comments!
Frankton
Explore how Frankton has changed over time. For a more detailed history of the area, check out https://hamiltonlibraries.co.nz/heritage/exhibitions/frankton-history/