Many South Australians contributed to the success of the state and the nation. The world-famous and the world-renowned, the innovative and illustrious, the courageous and the creative - these people stand out for their achievements in a wide variety of fields. Everyday South Australians also played vital roles in determining the nature of our state. Whether they fought battles on military or political fronts, or forged new communities or religious identities, their daily lives made history. Today, the State Library seeks to integrate the experiences of everyday South Australians as part of South Australia's collective memory.