Unesco’s memory of the world programme and australia’s lost and missing documentary heritage

Abstract

UNESCO’s Memory of the World Programme, launched in 1992, is intended to protect and promote the world’s documentary heritage through preservation and access; it aims to guard against the collective amnesia of the world caused by its fragility. A register of material determined to be of international significance has been established; in addition, more than forty countries have established national programs, with Australia an enthusiastic participant. © 2003, Taylor & Francis Group, LLC. All rights reserved.