Tuesday 9/08/2011
The visit to Greenwich Maritime (and NMM) was interesting but not productive from the view of the MA research project. A matter of poor timing, with the document archives still not housed in the new building (until the temperature/humidity stabilize). The Caird Library staff were very helpful but really could not do much because the process is out of their hands. Most important of the documents I wanted to see was Mathew Flinders' published journal of the 1801-04 Australian voyage, which includes plates taken from Westall's paintings. It will be months before I can get access to this and the cost of scanning as an alternative is prohibitive.
I was put onto (by telephone from the library) Sarah Kmosena, the Museum storage manager. Here we arranged for me to come back Friday to view what images that she could access for me. I had to complete and sign the appropriate forms, which I have subsequently done via email.
The good points are that I am now signed-in for my reader status and have a library security card. Secondly I have at least established contact with the archive staff, both in the document management and picture/image store.
The journey itself, from Imperial Wharf to Greenwich required a bus and two trains both ways, with walking between Underground and Docklands Light Rail stations. I shall investigate using the ferries on next Friday.
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