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Estonian Archives in Australia
Locality: Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia
Address: 141 Campbell St 2010 Surry Hills, NSW, Australia
Website: https://archives.eesti.org.au
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25.01.2022 Last EAA council meeting in March
24.01.2022 Estonian Archives in Australia Archivist Maie Barrow and her husband Kevin Barrow were guests of Estonian President Kersti Kaljulaid @100th Anniversary of Estonian Republic https://www.facebook.com/kristi.bar/posts/10160094371000654
23.01.2022 Estonian Australians have been commemorating Võidupüha, Victory Day since its inception in 1934. Victory Day marks the victory of Estonia and neighbouring Latvia in the Battle of Csis on June 23, 1919. Shown is the front page of Meie Kodu (Our Home) 28th of June, 1956. Read the article (in Estonian) thanks to the National Library of Australia... https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/245654401 #victoryday #Võidupüha #meiekodu #eaa #estonianarchivesinaustralia
21.01.2022 The happy crew from the Estonian Archives in Australia - Council with archivists and volunteers - enjoying Estonian Society of Sydneys Christmas Lunch
20.01.2022 Estonian Archives in Australia council meeting with some future archivists From left to right: Ivo Kauniste (secretary), Andra Krumins (Vice President), Taimi Nurm (Treasurer), Dr Terry Kass (President), Reet Simmul, Maie Barrow and Aale Kask-Ong (Media officer)... Ann Tündern-Smith (Public Officer) present via Skype
18.01.2022 A good day at the archives! Presents brought by visitor from Estonia #külakost
16.01.2022 The Archive is not only for old black and white photos and historic artefacts!!! We also collect material that reflects the current activities of Estonian Australians. Our latest acquisition is a book by Imbi Neeme The Spill which was published recently by Penguin Books Australia and the winner of the 2019 Penguin Literary Prize. This book is a welcome addition to our Estonian/Australian authors collection. ... Read an excerpt and find out more about the book here: https://www.penguin.com.au//the-sp/extracts/2281-the-spill Imbi Neeme - Writer #eaa #estonianarchivesinaustralia #estonianaustralianwriters
16.01.2022 Summer school attendees
16.01.2022 "Since working in the EAA and documenting memoirs of so many refugees, I have learned to understand my own parents so much better and the history of Estonia during these turbulent times." Reet Simmul, Assistant Archivist at the Estonian Archives in Australia shares her story on how she came to volunteer in the Archive and why the work of the Archive is so important to her and the community. https://archives.eesti.org.au//why-i-work-at-the-archives-
13.01.2022 The Archive is closed for 2019 and will open again on Wednesday 15 January 2020. The Archive will then be open every Wednesday from 10am to 3pm. Merry Christmas The Archive is closed for 2019 and will open again on Wednesday 15 January 2020. The Archive will then be open every Wednesday from 10am to 3pm. Merry Christmas
13.01.2022 We are delighted to announce that the Archives has been added to the Australian Government's Register of Cultural Organisations. This means that your generous financial donation now is TAX-DEDUCTIBLE! Looking forward to hearing from you!
13.01.2022 Why do we need the Archives? UNESCOs Universal Declaration on Archives has given some answers: Archives record decisions, actions and memories. Archives are a unique and irreplaceable heritage passed from one generation to another. Archives are managed from creation to preserve their value and meaning... They play an essential role in development of societies by safeguarding and contributing to individual and community memory. Open access to archives enriches our knowledge of human society, promotes democracy, protects citizens rights and enhances the quality of life.
13.01.2022 President Kersti Kaljulaid visiting the Estonian Archives today
12.01.2022 EAA is pleased to acknowledge the funding from the Estonian Cultural Foundation in Australia Ltd which will allow us to digitise a rare manuscript in our collection. The manuscript is entitled The Mahatma of the Baltics. The memorable life of the Most Rev. Karlis A. M. Tennisons, the Buddist Archbishop of Latvia. By The Most Rev. Friedrich Lustig. The manuscript is over 600 foolscap pages long and fragile. Making it available in a digital form will save the manuscript and... give better access to researchers from all over the world. The story of the two Buddhist monks is part of pre WWII Estonian history. Lustig was Estonian, Tennisons was Latvian and they together roamed the countryside in their saffron robes and sandals., even in winter. Mocked by some, revered by others, their story continues to create interest in Estonia, France and Australia. They lived out their lives in Burma. There are several researchers working on the story of the two monks. Not long ago a film was being made about their lives. As part of the Lustig collection, our Archive holds Lustigs writings, correspondence, newspaper clippings and photographs. #eaa #buddhism #buddhistmonks #tennisons #lustig
12.01.2022 "The EAA was looking to rebrand to help increase their awareness in the community, especially with the younger generation who are less aware of its purposes. The logo and website had not been updated since the early 2000s and required a cohesive visual identity and a modern approach. Lachlan Bell, designer. Read about the inspiration for the new design: https://archives.eesti.org.au//the-story-behind-our-new-l/
12.01.2022 Merry Christmas from the Estonian Archives in Australia
11.01.2022 We are very excited to announce our new web site is now live! We are happy to be able to share our treasures with you online. While we are always happy to have visitors (albeit not at this time) to the Archive we realise that not everyone can visit in person.... https://archives.eesti.org.au #eaa #estonianarchivesinaustralia
10.01.2022 Council of the Estonian Archives in Australia Chairman: Terry Kass Ann Smith, Maie Barrow, Reet Simmul, Lea Holm, Aale Kask, Andra Krumins and Terry Kass, Jüri Woan (absent)
09.01.2022 http://www.eesti.org.au///fencer-screening-australia-wide/
07.01.2022 Estonian Archives in Australia archivists Maie Barrow and Jüri Woan and council member Ann Tündern-Smith at the BaltHerNet conference last summer in Estonia. https://www.balther.net/wp-cont//2018/09/BHN_3_24_2018.pdf
07.01.2022 ***Post updated with larger photo*** Time for our next photo Do you know who I am?... Do you recognise any of these people? This photo was taken in October 1948 of an emigrant group ready to leave at Butzbach, Germany for Australia. Please let us know if you recognise anyone in the comments below. Kas sa tead kes ma olen? Kas sa tead kes need inimesed on? Foto on võetud Buczbachis, Saksamaal okt 1948, enne sõitu Austraaliasse 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Heino Kass 17. Linda Rajamae 18. 19. Photographer: Unknown
05.01.2022 Do you know who I am? Do you recognise any of these people? We believe this photo was taken in the late 1960s at Morning tea at Estonian Saturday School in Adelaide. Please let us know if you recognise anyone or even yourself. Kas sa tead kes ma olen? ... Kas sa tead kes need inimesed on? Pilt on võetud Adelaidei Täienduskoolis 60datel aastatel. Anna teada kui sa kedagi ära tunned. Edit: Wow - thank you everyone for your response! We are nearly there. We still have a few people yet to be recognised, and a few ?s around people and names as below. Please keep commenting with updates/edits. 1. Valdek Kangur 2. Andrew Kirss 3. Olev Härm 4. Valdek Kangur 5. Mari-Ann Baker (nee Kirss) 6. Peter Helm 7. Allan Johanson 8. ?? 9. Linda Kald 10. Linda Kuik / Mati Kirss 11. Aime Lomp 12. Elfrieda Bukk 13. Kai Saar 14. Anneliis Martinson (or 16) 15. Laine Johanson 16. Tiina Lomp (or 14) 17. Mary Püvi 18. ?? 19. ?? 20. Karl Buck 21. ?? 22. Silvi Puvi / Sylvia Kuik 23. Martin Kurvits 24. ?? 25. Pastor Johannes Aarik 26. Eric Kirss 27. Hillar Püvi Photographer: Karl Kald (Most likely)
04.01.2022 A very special guest at the Estonian Archives today, the Estonian President Kersti Kaljulaid Photos: Taimi Nurm
04.01.2022 Safe travels to Maie Barrow and Rete Simmul who are off to the BaltHerNet summer school "Estonian Cultural Heritage Abroad VII : Repository exhibition " See the program here - http://suvekool.balther.net/programm-3/
02.01.2022 Want to find Estonian relatives in Australia or your family's history here or research some aspect of Estonian life in Australia? The Estonian Archives in Austr...alia holds documents, photos, audio recordings, books and other materials which can assist. Access is FREE! Providing free access to the public costs money of course, and this is the month when you might be thinking about getting a bigger tax refund by making a donation. The Archives' Kris Kaldma Fund is the only Estonian charity in Australia which the Government has recognised with Deductible Gift Recipient status: donations of $2 or more are tax-deductible. You can donate by Electronic Funds Transfer to Account Name, Kris Kaldma Fund; BSB 062016; Account number 11651110; Reference, your full name. Then e-mail the Archives at
01.01.2022 There is only one week left before the end of the financial year! Can you help the Archives with a small donation before the end of the financial year? Want to find Estonian relatives in Australia or your family's history here or research some aspect of Estonian life in Australia? The Estonian Archives in Australia holds documents, photos, audio recordings, books and other materials which can assist. ... Access is FREE! We are a fully volunteer run organisation. The Archive relies on grants and donations. We appreciate all donations to help us continue our important work. The Archives' Kris Kaldma Fund is the only Estonian charity in Australia which the Government has recognised with Deductible Gift Recipient status: donations of $2 or more are tax-deductible. Visit: https://archives.eesti.org.au/donate
01.01.2022 Happy Moon Day! Today is the anniversary of the first moon landing, July 20, 1969. Did you know that an Estonian flag was flown to the moon thanks to the NASA astronauts? We know this because the Archive received a copy of the letter from Senator Charles H. Percy to Mr Pleer, American Estonian council. which informed us that the Estonian flag had been taken to the Moon by the crew of Apollo XVI in 1972. The letter was even signed by the crew: Commander John Young, Lunar Mo...dule Pilot Charles Duke and Command Module Pilot Ken Mattingly. The letter says: March 21, 1972 Dear Mr. Pleer The Department of Date has assured me that the flags of free Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, among others, will be implanted on the moon during the flight of Apollo XVI in May of this year. I wanted you to know that this decision has been made Sincerely yours, Charles H. Percy United State Senator Carried with pleasure signed John Young, Charles Duke and Ken Mattingly, APOLLO XVI Crew, June 8,1972. This letter is part of the eclectic mix of weird and wonderful items held by the Estonian Archives in Australia. Happy Moon Day! #moonday #eaa #estonianarchviesinaustralia
01.01.2022 Triin Pehk, an author of My Sydney (Minu Sydney), gifted copy of her book to the Estonian Archives in Sydney. She mentions the Archives in her book when talks about first Estonians arriving to Australia that happened long before The World War II
