Booker Prize winner Thomas Keneally is one of Australia's best known and most respected authors.
The Tom Keneally Centre holds the research collection of world-renowned author Thomas Keneally, in addition to copies of his own works and some items from his private collection of photographs and memorabilia.
A cultural hub, the Tom Keneally Centre is devoted to Australian literature and history, reflecting the synergy between the SMSA and Tom Keneally's approach to writing and to life; open access to knowledge, continued learning and social change.
The SMSA is proud to be the home of the Tom Keneally Centre.
Come and visit; it’s a perfect place to do some research or just enjoy some peace and quiet.
Tuesdays and Thursdays
from 10:30am – 2:30pm.
Tom Keneally’s newest novel Daughters of Mars has been given outstanding reviews by the BBC’s Saturday Review program..
Daughters of Mars, which was released in Australia by Random House in August, is about two country girls who become nurses in the First World War.
A copy of Daughters of Mars can be borrowed from the Library on level 2.
HOT OFF THE PRESS: Crime-writer Sulari Gentill has just been shortlisted for the 2012 Davitt Awards for her book, A Decline in Prophets.
Well done, Sulari – and good luck from us all at SMSA!
In August last year, the Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts was pleased to open the Tom Keneally Centre on level 3. The Centre was officially launched by Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO, Governor of New South Wales on 18th of August. There were a number of events for members and the public to celebrate, including a public lecture by Tom Keneally.
Since then, we have hosted a variety of well-known authors in the Tom Keneally Centre for readings and talks in a very intimate setting, including Frank Moorehouse, Steven Sewell and Dennis O’Keefe.
We are delighted to be able to celebrate the one year anniversary with an anniversary lecture by Tom Keneally in the Mitchell Theatre. Please join us for this very special event, which we hope will become an annual feature of our calendar.
The SMSA’s newest addition, the Tom Keneally Centre has been featured as one of the 20 very special Sydney places to retreat from the noise and craziness of city life.
And the Library gets a mention, too.
Come and see for yourself!
Tom Keneally talks about his upcoming novel, his latest book, the importance of narrative in history, the history wars and his writing tips at the 2012 Sydney Writers’ Festival.
SMSA (Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts)