The Mitcham Local History Collection has been created to collect, collate, catalogue and store information concerning the City of Mitcham to archival standards. The collection consists of historical information about any aspect of the City of Mitcham. It is predominately paper-based and includes:

• Publications (biographies, histories, etc)
• Directories and electoral rolls
• Historical research files
• Local newspapers
• Maps and plans
• Local Cemetery records and indexes
• Old council minutes, correspondence, reports and indexes
• Over 4000 photographs including special collections
• Rate assessments, Council surveys and building applications
• Local school and organisations’ records and histories
• Family histories including letters and diaries
• Oral histories

The Mitcham Local History Collection is open to the public and can be accessed from the Mitcham Local History Service located at the Mitcham Heritage Research Centre during opening hours.

Opening Hours: Tuesday 9 am to 1 pm; Wednesdays 9 am to 1 pm; and Thursdays 9 am to 1 pm.