We are hosting two free talks at the GSV Research & Education Centre as part of Rare Book Week. This is a good opportunity to visit the GSV Centre and hear two interesting presentations - but you do need to book.
The first on Tuesday 3 July, 12.00 pm - 1.00 pm is:
Preservation of books, photographs and paper-based items.
Conservator, Debra Parry will provide information on how materials deteriorate and how to handle, store and display such items to preserve them for the future.
Then on Thursday 5 July at 12.00 pm - 1.00 pm, Douglas Heywood will present:
'Guests of the Unspeakable' : The letters and diary of Warrant Officer 1, William Scott Heywood, POW Thai Burma Railway and Japan
WO1 William Scott Heywood, 1941. (Photo courtesy of Doug Heywood)
Doug's talk will cover :-
The Prelude: his letters to his girlfriend/wife before his departure to Singapore.
The Journey: his letters while stationed at Malacca prior to the fall of Singapore.
A Prisoner: his diary as a POW in Burma from July 1942 – March 1944
At home: correspondence to his wife from the Defence Force and friends.
These previously unpublished, rare materials mention over 150 personnel names.
Both these events are FREE as part of Rare Book Week and are open to all. Bookings essential, in person at GSV, email to gsv@gsv.org.au, by phone (03) 9662 4455 or register via the website HERE.