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COLLECTION SUMMARYThe History Trust of South Australia collects objects which represent the diverse cultures of South Australia. This collection of varied objects reflects on the experiences and impact of migrants to South Australia from the nineteenth century until the present. Many of the objects tell stories from multiple perspectives which shows the complexity of migration to Australia. Read more about South Australia’s diverse cultures on SA History Hub.

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Children at Mallala Hostel

Nissen Hut at Gepps Cross

Finsbury Migrant Hostel

Embroidered wall hanging made in the Hmong Refugee Camp of Ban Vinai in the late 1980s. Embroidered wall hanging made in the Hmong Refugee Camp of Ban Vinai in the late 1980s. Sculpture by artist Silvia Stanfield incorporating personal stories and memories from her home country Chile. History Trust of South Australia, CC-0.