Coin collections have a long and varied history. Coins were often collected in churches in a box located near the entrance/exit, and later via a collection plate that was passed amongst the congregation Funds were used to repair the church or feed the poorest of the parish. The donation of coins is and was considered part of religious life and mentioned in Christian, Jewish and Islamic texts. With the need and expansion of charitable works occurring outside religious life, charity boxes began to spread into hospitals, orphanages and asylums. The need for non-fixed boxes grew with the rise in charities and their activities outside a fixed building. Collection boxes could be large (and therefore hard to move) or could be held by individuals acting as collection agents, working at a specific location, moving between dwellings or at events. In this example, the boxes were placed in a semi-permanent location, such as a shop counter or bar, for people to donate money. Periodically it would be emptied by a collector, who either unlocked the padlock that was usually attached or replaced it with a new box.2 wooden boxes with paper label, perspex or glass,metal hinges and locking mechanism.Blind Babies, Children & Adults Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Phone 51 1381 All services provided by the RVIB are free - thanks to your helproyal victorian institute for the blind, fundraising

Logos produced for the 2001 RVIB Carols by Candlelight, in a variety of formats and colours.52 files of Carols by Candlelight logos in a variety of formatscarols by candlelight, royal victorian institute for the blind

Pictures taken at RVIB Burwood School of unidentified students, teachers and objects.52 files of Carols by Candlelight logos in a variety of formatsroyal victorian institute for the blind, rvib burwood school, children

The Ocean Grove RVIB Auxiliary formed on July 31, 1944. This collection of papers includes the minute books from 1944 until 2002 and printed minutes from 2002 to the conclusion of the Auxiliiary in 2004. The papers include newspaper clippings, correspondence, secretary and annual reports, 1999-2005 syllabus (list of events), lists of office bearers and balance sheets. A signboard for the Auxiliary's kiosk in 1951, a poem from the last President Dot Whitehead and the acknowledgement letter from RVIB regarding the Auxiliary's final donation and decision to conclude are also here. The index cards were maintained by RVIB and contain the amount of donations made by the Auxiliary between 1976-1995, as well as the presentations delivered by RVIB employees to Auxiliary meetings between 1973-1985.6 minute books -- 1 receipts book -- 2 index cards -- various loose papers -- signboard -- receipts & expenditure book -- certificate.royal victorian institute for the blind, auxiliaries, ocean grove

Wood and rubber stamp used by RVIB Charlton Auxiliary volunteers on documents and envelopes.1 small wood and rubber stamp with wordingRoyal Victorian Institute Charlton Auxiliary For the Blindroyal victorian institute for the blind, office equipment and supplies, auxiliaries

Photos of the VAF/RVIB office at Horsham in May 2005 taken by Janet Robins.1 CD with 12 imagesroyal victorian institute for the blind, horsham

A young woman navigates her way along the driveway outside RVIB, keeping clear of the hedged garden border to her left.royal victorian institute for the blind, orientation and mobility

The Benalla RVIB Auxiliary was formed on December 14, 1931 by Mr. Birtchnell. This small collection of papers includes the minute books from 1931 until 2007. 4 minute books -- various loose papers and lettersroyal victorian institute for the blind, auxiliaries