A Friends of the Library 3-part Lecture SERIES THE THRILL OF THE
CHASE: GREAT STATE LIBRARY COLLECTIONS AND THE PEOPLE WHO ACQUIRED
THEM
Join Emeritus Curator Paul Brunton OAM for an insider’s view of the
how the great research libraries must pursue their quarry with
knowledge, persistence, diplomacy and sometimes a bit of craftiness.
The stories behind these collections can be fascinating and indeed
unbelievable.
LECTURE 1 (15 AUG)
* The bookseller and HCL Anderson: How the Mitchell Bequest was
saved for the nation, 1905
* Lady Strathallan regrets: The punch-up over the Macquarie papers,
1914
* The Trustees relent: The Cook Endeavour journal and the Bradley
First Fleet journal, 1923
This lecture deals with the acquisition of three major collections -
the initial bequest from David Scott Mitchell; the papers of Lachlan
Macquarie and his family; and the William Bradley journal and maps and
the loss of a major item, Cook’s Endeavour Journal.
LECTURE 2 (22 AUG)
* The subterfuge of Ida Emily Leeson: Acquiring the Angus &
Robertson archives, 1932
* The Princess and Mr Ifould: The Tasman Map, 1933
* Plundering Blenheim: The purchase of the Duke of Marlborough’s
copy of the 1483 Macrobian map of the Great South Land, 2012
This lecture deals with the acquisition of the archive of the
publisher and bookseller Angus & Robertson; the Tasman Map showing
Dutch knowledge of Australia after Tasman’s voyages of 1642-4; and
the map which stimulated southern hemisphere exploration.
LECTURE 3 (29 AUG)
* Painting the Picture: The surprises of the Pictures Galleries
Join State Librarian Dr John Vallance in conversation with Paul
Brunton as they discuss how taste, provenance and history have shaped
our amazing painting collection.
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2. 22 August: The acquisition of the Angus & Robertson archives, The
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Galleries
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