Newcastle Knights Collection

Call for Objects

Newcastle Museum has a public collection, reflecting the historic, cultural and social development of the City of Newcastle.

As part of Newcastle Museum’s collection development, we are focusing on objects that tell the history of rugby league in Newcastle, and specifically the Newcastle Knights.

Do you have an object related to the Knights and/or rugby league history? Please fill in this form with the object/s details.

We are interested in unique objects that are part of the story of league in Newcastle, including the Newcastle Knights men’s and women’s teams, coaches, supporters and the development of the game in the Newcastle region. To donate to Newcastle Museum, you must be the owner of the object and provide a range of details and photographs in this form.

Thank you for your interest.

Newcastle Knights Collection Object Donation Form

Donation Form Submission Terms

In-person donation enquiries or physical deliveries will not be accepted; this form must be completed prior to any assessment of your donation.

You must own an object to submit a form registering you interest in donating an item to this collection.

Do you agree to the donation form submission terms?

Yes

First name

Last name

Contact phone number

Alternative contact name

Alternative contact email

Alternative contact phone number

Do you own this object?

Yes

Evidence of ownership or a record of your ownership is required to proceed with a donation. Newcastle Museum is only able to accept donations which are owned by their donor. We encourage you, if relevant, to have the object owner complete this form.

When did you get this object? (Can be approximate)

What is the object?

Please describe the object and any unique identifying features, such as a signature or maker’s mark, or special materials. Use as much detail as possible; including its relationship to the Newcastle and Hunter region.

Please provide object details

Where and when it was created? Describe its condition. Is the object complete? Has it been altered? Has the object been damaged? Does it have a hallmark or date?

How big is the object?

Please measure and weigh the object.

What stories does this object tell?

What memories do you have around this object? What does it mean to you?

Upload 2-3 photographs of the object

Please select a file

5MB or less recommended. Please provide photos that show the object from multiple angles.

Photo 2

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Photo 3

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Newcastle Museum will assess all donations against our collection policy. Where an item is suitable for collection, we will get in touch with you using the details provided to discuss further. We may also contact you regarding a shorter-term loan of items in your possession for exhibition.

Newcastle Museum is guided by our collection policy and storage considerations, not all donations will be accepted. Some objects may be suitable for short term loan during the Newcastle Knights exhibition rather than our permanent collection. We will contact you about your personal collection offer.