Our Archives vision is to preserve the history and heritage of Damascus College and its foundation colleges, Sacred Heart College, St Paul's Technical College and St Martin's in the Pines.
The Damascus College Archives Centre provides access to the extensive historical holdings of the college to students, past students, staff, and the wider community. The newly established Archives Gallery proudly showcases a range of permanent and temporary displays celebrating the rich history of the college dating back to 1881.
Archives Collection
Items in our catalogue include:-
- Staff and student records
- Photographs
- Video and film
- Uniforms
- Trophies
- Memorabilia
- Maps and Plans
- Examples of student work
- College publications including The Road and Yearbook
- Business and administrative records
- Artwork
- Event programs
Accessing our Collection
Damascus College is in the process of digitising significant items in our archives for viewing online via Victorian Collections. The collection, along with our history and timeline, can be accessed by clicking the links below.
Artist: Jon Crawley 2004
St. Martin's in the Pines Circa 1968
St. Paul's Technical College First Enrolments 1948
Planting of the Peace Tree 1985
St. Martin's in the Pines Science Class Circa 1969
St. Paul's Technical College Form IIC 1967
Principal Deirdre Duncan with St. Martin's students Circa 1980
Turning the first sod at the Mount Clear site 1965
Construction at the Mount Clear site 1965-66
Enquiries and Donations
Enquiries and donations to the College archives are always welcome.
For enquiries, please complete the Archives Request Form: Archives Request Form
For donations, please complete the Deed of Gift Form: Archives Deed of Gift Form
Completed forms and accompanying items can be emailed or delivered to:
The Archivist
Damascus College
1412 Geelong Road
Mt Clear VIC 3350
Contact: Michelle Veldhuis, Archivist