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Queensland Library FoundationAnnual Report 2015–16ContentsPresident’s Message2015–16 SummaryCouncil MembersBuilding CapabilityYour support has positively impacted State Library programs, from collection acquisition to cultural outreach, for all Queenslanders now and into the future. Enabling AccessThese projects supported by the Queensland Library Foundation make significant collections, as well as vital services and resources, available to Queenslanders.Engaging CommunityState Library has the important task of collecting, distributing and caring for significant Queensland related material. The support of our donors, fellowships, residencies and awards create opportunities for Queenslanders to engage with these collections and document them for future generations.Fellowship StoriesWe asked two recent fellowship recipients to share their contribution to new Queensland knowledge and the impact donations had on making their research possible. Our Supporters Financial StatementsPatronHis Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC, Governor of QueenslandPresident’s MessageThe Queensland Library Foundation, through the generous support of our donors, assists State Library of Queensland to maintain, enhance and expand its collections, facilities and services. As President of the Queensland Library Foundation (the Foundation), I am in the fortunate position of seeing the tremendous impact of this generosity every day at State Library, and it is the theme of our annual report for 2015–16. The Foundation is committed to establishing strong partnerships with individual donors, as well as business and philanthropic sectors. In the year ended 30 June 2016, I am pleased to report that we benefited from the support of many donors including:Dowling FamilyDr Philip Bacon AMThe Curavis FundTim Fairfax Family FoundationDr Cathryn Mittelheuser AMThe Siganto FoundationJames C. Sourris AM and Marica SourrisUniversity of QueenslandUniversity of Southern QueenslandIn addition we were pleased to welcome the assistance of new major supporters:Dr Stanton Mellick OAM EDJohn T Reid Charitable TrustsOur major priorities continue to be growing our capital base in order to generate increased investment income, and enabling the research and discoverability of State Library collections through fellowships and awards. I am confident that, together with the generous support of our partners, donors and Council members, we will address these priorities.In conclusion, I wish to thank our many supporters. Your generosity helps us to protect Queensland’s unique cultural heritage and to strive for a more literate, informed community. We are humbled by your trust.I would also like to thank interim State Librarian and CEO, Sonia Cooper, for her leadership and support over the past year, and welcome new State Librarian and CEO, Vicki McDonald. Vicki brings to State Library a wealth of experience, and I look forward to working with her and the Library Board of Queensland in the year ahead to deliver the greatest impact for the benefit of all Queenslanders. Max Walters OAMPresidentQueensland Library Foundation2015–16 SummaryState Library of Queensland is the custodian of Queensland’s documentary heritage, past and present, and an incubator of ideas and innovation. It is inclusive and welcoming, a place for life long learning and discovery, intellectual freedom and fun; a place where Queensland’s treasures are freely available, for everyone. For over a century, State Library has enriched the lives of Queenslanders, providing cultural, social, intellectual and creative development. We aim to reach people in all locations and circumstances – through our collections and services at South Bank, online and in more than 320 public libraries, including 23 Indigenous Knowledge Centres, across the State. Funds raised through the Queensland Library Foundation help State Library give back to Queensland, by supporting its strategic priorities of Building Capability, Enabling Access and Engaging Community.Established by the Library Board of Queensland under the powers defined by the Libraries Act 1988 (Qld), the Foundation operates as a company limited by guarantee and is subject to audit by the Queensland Audit Office.Individual donations are crucial to the future growth of State Library’s collections and programs, ensuring funding is available?when and where it’s needed most. Thanks to our generous supporters, the Foundation is able to assist State Library to remain a vital community resource long into the future.The year in numbers1,365,001 visits to the State Library in South Brisbane.1 15,948,763 uses of collections onsite and through diverse online channels.555,453 participants in public programs onsite, online and throughout regional Queensland.33% growth in new members, reflecting the success of improvements in membership registration systems and outreach activities.97%client satisfaction with services and programs among onsite visitors.2,384,296 visits to State Library websites.18,025 visits to Q ANZAC 100: Memories for a New Generation website.536,555 scans of historic Queensland newspapers on microfilm, photos, audio visual content, and published and original materials.49,347 views of content on State Library HistoryPin hubs.1 The counting system does not exclude multiple entries by the same person in the one day or entries by State Library staff.QLF Council MembersMr Max Walters OAMPresidentMax is Chief Executive Officer of Queensland Cricket. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, a Board Member of Racing Queensland, was Managing Director of Channel Seven Brisbane for 12 years, and a national ambassador for Act for Kids. Max was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for services to cricket, the media and the community in 2011. Mr David LittleVice PresidentDavid is a former Company Director and former Managing Director of Watpac Ltd.Mr Mal Grierson AMMal was formerly Director-General for the Department of Public Works. From late 2008, he was also appointed as Queensland Government Chief Information Officer. In 2001, Mal received a Centenary Medal for distinguished service to the public sector and in 2009 was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for service to the community particularly in the provision of public infrastructure.Mr Michael Hawkins LLB (Hons) FAICDMichael is a management consultant practicing in the fields of negotiation and facilitation. He is Chairman of the Asia Pacific Screen Awards and the Brisbane Asia Pacific Film Festival. He also serves on a number of cinema industry boards. Ms Julie MannionJulie was formerly Alumni Relations Manager at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and held other senior positions at the university. She has over 20 years experience on boards and committees within the education and not-for-profit sectors. Mr Neil Summerson AM Neil was Senior Partner and Managing Partner of Ernst & Young, Queensland. He specialised in corporate reconstruction acting as a formal administrator and advisor. He was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to the finance, commerce and business sectors, to the arts, and to the community, on Australia Day 2016.Ms Courtney Talbot Courtney is an Enrolled Nurse, and holds voluntary positions in various community organisations. Courtney is involved with the Talbot Family Foundation and Philanthropy Australia’s New Generation of Giving (New Gen), a national program to connect and develop young leaders in Australian giving.Mrs Sonia Cooper State Librarian & Chief Executive OfficerSonia’s career has been in leadership of strategic human resources, organisational development, change management, business operations and industrial relations spanning the past 26 years. She has worked across five public sector organisations and in the private sector. Her usual role is as Deputy Commissioner, Workforce Strategy and Performance for the Public Service Commission.Professor Jan ThomasChair of Library Board of QueenslandJan is the Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Southern Queensland. She has a PhD in Veterinary Science from Murdoch University, is a fellow of both the Australian Institute of Company Directors and the Australian Institute of Management. Jan is Chair for the Managing Council of the Association of Commonwealth Universities, and Chair for the Regional Universities Network.Building CapabilityBuilding the Queensland Library Foundation’s community of supporters is essential to maintain and expand State Library of Queensland services. Individual GivingOur Individual Giving program is one of the most popular ways to support State Library and make a real impact to the lives of Queenslanders. The collective power of donations from people who support State Library’s vision means the Foundation is able to grow and invest its uncommitted capital and generate a significant financial return for State Library. This helps State Library respond to urgent priorities and provide crucial funding for programs and acquisitions when it’s needed.President’s 100 CircleEstablished in 2015, the President’s 100 Circle is a collective of like-minded supporters who help create a sustainable source of income to support State Library’s goals. Funds from the President’s 100 Circle are directed towards projects as the need arises, such as purchasing items of historical significance or investing in library exhibitions and programs. During 2015–16, President’s 100 Circle members also participated in events to experience the depth and variety of State Library collections, including two rare opportunities to gain insight into Queensland’s early surveyors and engineers. Within the next 12 months, the Foundation aims to increase President’s 100 Circle membership, in order to grow our capital base and better respond to emergent projects and acquisitions. The Queensland Library Foundation would like to thank the Friends of Newstead Inc for their generous donation which contributed towards the acquisition of letters written between 1843 and 1851 by Catherine (Kate) Leslie (1818–1894), daughter of Hannibal Hawkins Macarthur and the wife of Scottish Darling Downs settler Patrick Leslie (1815–1881).FLAMEQueensland Library Foundation created the FLAME (Future Leaders, Advocates, Makers and Entrepreneurs) network in 2015–16, bringing together emerging and established professionals and philanthropists who share a passion for lifelong learning and making a difference. Foundation Councillor and young philanthropist Courtney Talbot, shares her enthusiasm for supporting the community with her peers.“FLAME is opening the door to young professionals who want to do something for their community. I’m a big believer that we can all give, get or do. FLAME gives young people the chance to do that by connecting with fellow entrepreneurs, philanthropists and creatives. It’s a great way to get involved with Queensland’s vibrant cultural scene and find out more about what State Library does.” Courtney TalbotBequestsBequest donors are an important part of the Queensland Library Foundation community. Bequests help State Library create a permanent source of income for vital programs that enrich the lives of Queenslanders. They also provide an important avenue for State Library supporters who wish to ensure their legacy lives on, continuing to benefit future generations. The Foundation can provide information to support you in this important, and most personal, of decisions. We treat all enquiries with the utmost confidentiality, and are dedicated to ensuring your wishes are met and your gift directed to the area of your choice.PatronOn 16 December, Queensland Library Foundation hosted its patron, His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC, Governor of Queensland at a special viewing of State Library’s newly acquired portrait of Queensland’s 8th Governor, Lord Lamington. During the evening, His Excellency announced that Government House had accepted State Library’s offer to display the Lamington portrait at Government House. He also thanked donors for their ongoing support, and acknowledged the work of staff in helping to preserve Queensland’s unique documentary history.Many thanks to all our supporters – President’s 100 Circle members, donors, bequestors, FLAME members and volunteers. In 2015–16, general donations raised close to $100,000 for programs including heritage conservation, literacy, education initiatives, cultural and social outreach as well as collection acquisition and research. Your generosity is greatly appreciated, and the impact of your gifts is immeasurable.VolunteersMany people also choose to give their time and skills to support State Library programs. Our dedicated volunteer team is made up of people of all ages and backgrounds who generously contribute their time and energy to a wide variety of projects, greatly enhancing State Library’s capabilities while supporting one of Australia’s great cultural institutions.A current major project involves volunteers who are working to link digitised soldier portraits from State Library’s collection to the soldiers’ records at National Archives of Australia (NAA) as part of the Q ANZAC 100: Memories for a New Generation project. The portraits, as well as the Australian War Memorial embarkation rolls and articles from the National Library’s Trove database, are collated together on the NAA’s Discovering Anzacs website, making these treasures available to everyone. The Queensland Library Foundation was honoured to recognise the role of our volunteers by hosting special morning teas throughout National Volunteer Week in May.Enabling AccessSignificant donations have enabled State Library of Queensland to purchase much-needed equipment and upgrade digital infrastructure, positively impacting the number of Queenslanders who can access vital services and resources. Ideas Box – Tim Fairfax Family Foundation and Puma Energy FoundationGrant funding from the Tim Fairfax Family Foundation enabled the employment and training of two locally-based Indigenous Ideas Box Coordinators to oversee programming and delivery of a Libraries Without Borders and Puma Energy Foundation co-sponsored Ideas Box as it travelled to two remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities on the Cape York Peninsula.The Ideas Box is a revolutionary, portable media centre conceived by international non-government organisation (NGO) Libraries Without Borders. For a community cut off by flood waters for up to six months of the year, with no permanent library service, the Ideas Box was an inspiring addition to Kowanyama. “The potential is endless for community-building. [Access to] information is the key. I’d like to see kids in Kowanyama say, ‘I was able to go there and it inspired me to go to school and be a doctor.” Ideas Box participant, Kowanyama, QLD. This Australian pilot highlighted many valuable lessons from which State Library will learn and grow. Sincere thanks to the Tim Fairfax Family Foundation and Puma Energy for their continued support of digital access for people in remote and socially-disadvantaged communities. James C. Sourris AM CollectionThe important work of gathering, preserving and interpreting the voices and memories of contemporary Australian artists continued in 2015–16 thanks to the ongoing support of James C. Sourris AM, in partnership with Griffith University’s Film School. Four new interviews recorded by Griffith Film School students were added to the collection, revealing much about artists who may otherwise not receive the recognition they deserve in written sources. The following artists shared their aspirations, disappointments, family histories and personal experiences during the year. Dr William Robinson AO is a contemporary landscape artist and portrait painter from Brisbane whose striking compositions changed the way we perceive landscapes. He spoke to Vanessa Van Ooyen about his extensive career as an art educator, and his critical acclaim. Dr Robinson’s work is represented in major public art museums around the world; and in 2007 he?was appointed an Officer of the Order of?Australia for outstanding achievement and service to the arts.Painter and printmaker Lawrence Daws starting making computer prints in the 1980s and was possibly the first established Australian painter to use this medium. He spoke to Bettina MacAulay about his work, which often features landscapes, including many inspired by the Glasshouse Mountains in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, where he lived for 40 years. Respected contemporary South-East Queensland artist, Leonard Brown was interviewed by Angela Goddard about his early teachers and influences – including a chance meeting with a Russian Orthodox bishop – after which he devoted himself to the ancient religion as a painter of icons. Anne Wallace’s figurative-style of painting found favour in the early 1990s at the height of postmodernist angst. The recipient of several prestigious scholarships and awards, including the Sulman Prize in 1999, she spoke to Sean Sennett about her artistic career. A significant partnership between visual and film artists, the entire James C. Sourris AM Collection is available for viewing. For a six-minute taster, people can head to State Library’s Vimeo and YouTube channels, while the State Library online catalogue, One Search, hosts the full artist interviews, edited 30 minute stories and full transcripts. “The James C. Sourris AM Collection has provided Griffith Film School students a fantastic opportunity to develop the practical skills and knowledge essential to working successfully in the media industry, while working with some of Queensland’s best artists to tell their stories. It’s been a wonderfully rewarding partnership with James and State Library of Queensland.” Richard Fabb, Creative Director, LiveLab and Senior Lecturer, Griffith Film School Story Bridge AlbumsAn iconic landmark since its construction began in the 1930s, the Story Bridge continues to shape and inspire Brisbane. In 2015–16, funding from The Curavis Fund enabled State Library to preserve and share hundreds of precious photographs capturing the construction of the bridge, superbly documented in four leather-bound photographic albums.“In a city with many magnificent bridges, the Story Bridge stands out as one of the most spectacular. Its construction was Brisbane’s great infrastructure project of the Depression years, and The Curavis Fund is pleased to have been able to contribute to the repair and digitisation of photographs documenting this enormous project. It is a fascinating story, and one which is very satisfying to know has now been preserved for future generations.” Des and Sharon Whybird, The Curavis FundThanks to The Curavis Fund donation each page was digitised, preserving more than 300 images, and the well-worn albums were then rebuilt and stabilised to preserve the delicate originals. The most significant photos have been individually described and made available online through One Search, Trove, the National Library of Australia’s database, Google and Flickr Commons. With the digital versions now discoverable and accessible across multiple platforms, history and photography enthusiasts all over the world can share the stories of the pioneering Queenslanders who built the Story Bridge and influenced the shape of modern Queensland. Kirtas machineWith funding from the Queensland Library Foundation, State Library installed the Kirtas robotic book scanner which has been quietly at work creating thousands of new search opportunities for library users.The Kirtas machine is significantly escalating the speed with which selected hard copy titles in the collection are digitised. 19,289 new pages from 197 titles were made accessible online in 2015 – thirteen times the number from previous years when predominately manual scanning was carried out. Published content is available through State Library’s One Search catalogue, The National Library of Australia’s Trove database and the Internet archive, where it’s also made available in multiple formats, including Daisy for people with a visual impairment. State Library visitors can observe the whole process from the dedicated digital hub in the Infozone on Level 1.John T Reid Charitable Trusts and The Edge’s Fabrication LabSupport from John T Reid Charitable Trusts in 2015–16 assisted State Library to open Queensland’s first open-access, community Fab Lab at The Edge. The Edge is State Library’s cultural centre for experimentation in design, art, technology and enterprise. The Fab Lab will provide community and marginalised groups with free access to digital fabrication machines and technologies, open source software and training programs to develop their creative and entrepreneurial skills in a supported environment. Its aim is to empower people with the skills and confidence to design and develop a wide variety of products – from circuit boards to custom housing – creating employment opportunities within the community. With John T Reid Charitable Trusts funding, State Library purchased its own Computer Numerical Controlled machine, a vital component of a Fab Lab. Used in conjunction with computer-aided design software, it is a key element in engineering prototyping and product development – complementing the other equipment central to a Fab Lab – a 3D printer, computer-controlled laser cutter and milling machine. Sincere thanks to John T Reid Charitable Trusts for the confidence they have shown in The Edge’s ability to realise its goal of being a world-class facility for digital culture and learning. The Fab Lab is expected to open to the public in early 2017 once all safety inductions have been completed. We look forward to updating our supporters next year on the operation of the Fab Lab. Bee Gees Collection AcquisitionThanks to ongoing support by the Dowling Family, State Library recently acquired Australia’s largest and most significant collection of Bee Gees recordings and memorabilia.The collection houses more than 370 items and includes all three Bee Gees Australian releases, scrap books, merchandise and every Australian cover of Barry Gibb’s 1963–67 songs, as well as a hand-taped song Barry wrote but never recorded from the same period.As magnetic media and their playback equipment becomes obsolete, it is essential to transfer the collection from older formats, and the next stage of this project involves the preservation of these unique analogue items. State Library has one of the largest music collections in Australia. We have more than 40,000 scores available for loan, covering all periods of music across every genre. We also provide access to resources, including sound recordings and a free public piano practice room on Level 3.In recent years the focus has been on developing the Queensland music collection to include all periods, genres and formats. The Queensland Library Foundation is excited to be working with the Queensland Memory team to grow this important collection, and we will keep you updated on the progress of the Bee Gees acquisition.Engaging CommunityExhibitions, fellowships, residencies and awards enable State Library to work with the community to create opportunities for research and creative endeavour. They make an important impact on the discoverability of our collections, and we are thankful to our donors for making possible the following opportunities. Mittelheuser Scholar-in-Residence and Student Internship ProgramThe Mittelheuser Scholar-in-Residence and Student Internship Program welcomed its first recipients in 2016, thanks to the support of long-term donor, Dr Cathryn Mittelheuser AM. The Mittelheuser Scholar-in-Residence is aimed at attracting leading thinkers who will contribute to the galleries, libraries, archives and museums sector, stimulating intellectual debate and giving rise to innovative new services and strategies within the State Library and more broadly throughout the arts. A different research focus will be supported each year, based on State Library goals and objectives, and decided in consultation with the successful Scholar.This year’s inaugural Mittelheuser Scholar-in-Residence is ABC Classic FM presenter and producer, Dr Martin Buzacott for his research towards the publication of an ebook commemorating the Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s 70th anniversary.Meanwhile the opportunity to work alongside State Library teams attracted much interest in the Student Internship Program. The two successful interns, Eliza Woods and Caitlin Trout of Brisbane Girls Grammar School, spent a week immersed in a range of activities including research, curation, conservation and arts management. The students voted the hands-on experience of online publishing and the greater exposure to the variety of different careers supported by State Library as some of the highlights. “One of my favourite things was helping to conserve a document from the 1800s. I was amazed by the amount of work that goes into preserving Queensland’s heritage. I also really enjoyed writing my blog story for John Oxley Library. I’m feeling so much more confident and focused about my future and what I’d like to do after high school.” Eliza Woods, Mittelheuser Student Intern Sincere thanks to Dr Cathryn Mittelheuser AM whose support will enable State Library to build long-term pathways with schools and ensure these opportunities will be available to many more students and researchers in the years to come. Letty Katts AwardAn exciting new music research fellowship was awarded for the first time in 2015–16, supported by an endowment by Dr Stanton Mellick OAM ED and his daughter Professor Jill Mellick. Sixty years on from her time in the 1950s hit parade, the legacy of Queensland songwriter and musician Violet Mellick (stage name Letty Katts) is having an enduring impact on the creation of new work and knowledge at State Library. The Letty Katts Award supports the research and documentation of Queensland’s music history, giving musicians, composers, scholars or researchers the opportunity to study, experiment and explore new thinking in their art or study. The inaugural recipient was announced at the Queensland Memory Awards in June 2016. Respected academic and musician, John Willsteed, was chosen for his project, Street Life: posters and their role in the Brisbane music scene 1975–1995. Following his long-standing interest in documenting Queensland music, John will use the resources of the John Oxley Library collection to research the scope and provenance of music posters. Posters lend themselves to developing bigger stories around the music scene – both as background stories and memory triggers – about bands, audiences and Queensland cultural history. The Queensland Library Foundation gratefully acknowledges the Mellick family for their enduring contribution to Queensland music in honour of Letty Katts.“It’s been a privilege to be awarded the very first Letty Katts Award, and an inspiration to know that there are people like Dr Mellick, and his daughter Jill, who care about and invest in Queensland music. I can’t wait to share the stories that arise from this investigation into the history of Brisbane’s music scene.” John Willsteed, recipient of the inaugural Letty Katts Award.FellowshipsSupport from donors enables the Queensland Library Foundation to fund annual fellowships to research and create new knowledge about Queensland’s history. The 2016 fellows were announced by Minister for Innovation, Science and the Digital Economy and Minister for Small Business, Leeanne Enoch at State Library’s Queensland Memory Awards ceremony in June.John Oxley Library Community History Award – Cairns Museum and Historical SocietyAwarded to the Cairns Museum and Historical Society for its commitment to bringing the stories of Cairns and the region to life through its museum programs, library and archive, photographic collection, publications and newly-developed web portal. John Oxley Library Fellowship – Dr Lorann DownerDr Downer was selected from a strong field of over 40 applicants. She will focus her research around political ephemera in Queensland from 1915 to 2015 to offer a fresh perspective on State politics while showcasing collections from John Oxley Library.Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame Fellowship – Dr Toni RissonSpanning 100 years from 1880 to 1980 when Greek migrant families operated thousands of cafes in city streets and country towns, Dr Risson’s research will unearth the legacy of a number of these successful business ventures in Queensland.Queensland Business Leaders Hall of FameEstablished in 2009, the Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame recognises the public contribution made by leaders of business to the reputation of Queensland and its economic and social development.An initiative by State Library of Queensland, QUT Business School and the Queensland Library Foundation, we welcomed the following inductees in July 2015:Benjamin Wickham Macdonald (1853–1920)Blue CareEllen O’Brien and Defiance Flour Hyne TimberSir Lawrence Wackett kbe dfc afc (1896–1982) The Courier-Mail The Brisbane Racing Club was awarded the Queensland Business History Award.The Queensland Library Foundation thanks all our donors and major partners Crowe Horwath, Channel 7, Morgans, NAB and RACQ for their ongoing support.For more information about the Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame log on to halloffame.slq..au.The 2017 Queensland Memory Awards will be held on 1 June, 2017 and is a free public event. Applications for next year’s fellowships open on 25 January. We look forward to uncovering more fascinating stories of Queensland’s unique and colourful heritage through the work of talented historians, writers, film-makers, researchers, artists and musicians. For more information please visit slq..au/whats-on/awards.Philip Bacon Heritage Gallery and Regional Touring ExhibitionsDuring 2015–16 three very different exhibitions were held in the prestigious Philip Bacon Heritage Gallery.Distant Lines: Queensland voices of the First World War, part of the Q ANZAC 100 project, closed in November 2015 after a visitation of 50,196 people over the eight-month exhibition period. Distant Lines explored the front line and home front experiences of Queenslanders during the war. Related educational resources supported teachers and their students visiting the exhibition.The Queensland Faces exhibition from10 December 2015 to 8 May 2016 displayed a sample of the varied, unique portraits in State Library's photographic collections to uncover the stories and lives of Queenslanders. Subjects ranged from famous to ordinary people. Visitors were asked to reflect on what it means to be a Queenslander, examine our connection to place, and discover how our diverse cultural traditions contribute to Queensland’s growing identity.The Tradition Now exhibition opened in June 2016 and will run until February 2017. It explores family origins and connections to Queensland. Twelve diverse individual and family stories are told through objects, photographs, artwork and memories. The exhibition examines how many Queenslanders ‘arrive’ to this land, how this affects their connections to family and tradition, and the impact on contemporary family life. The ongoing Regional Touring Exhibitions supported by Dr Philip Bacon AM afforded many regional Queenslanders the opportunity to experience State Library’s exhibitions on their doorsteps. The sponsorship continued to ensure the maintenance, reprints and freight costs of travelling exhibitions, and in addition covered the conservation, preparation and packing costs of the Grass Dukes and Shepherd Kings exhibition at the Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery from July to October 2015.“Touring exhibitions are a vital resource for regional galleries, offering local access to the State’s cultural heritage and complementing existing collections. The Philip Bacon exhibition helped us to connect with new audiences, enriching our visitor experience with an exhibition of State and local significance. State Library of Queensland is to be commended for this initiative.” Sue Lostroh, Regional Coordinator Art Galleries and Cultural ServicesToowoomba Regional CouncilRegional Touring Exhibitions supported by Dr Philip Bacon AM will continue until 2018. We sincerely thank Dr Bacon for his extremely generous support of State Library over many years.The Siganto FoundationThe wonderful support of The Siganto Foundation has enabled the Queensland Library Foundation to award fellowships to increase awareness of the internationally renowned Australian Library of Art collection. Creative fellowships are awarded to support the creation of an artists’ book in response to or based on State Library’s collections; while research fellowships provide important opportunities to focus on Queensland and Australian creative arts and intellectual discourse on an international stage.The 2015–16 Siganto Creative Fellowship was awarded to visual artist and Monash University lecturer, Marian Crawford. Her fellowship project, Banaba/Ocean: picturing the island, will reconstruct her history with the Central Pacific island Banaba and investigate the impact of climate change on the island nation of Kiribati. The 2015–16 Siganto Research Fellowship recipient was Dr Lyn Ashby, an Australian artist working in the fields of photography, graphic design and limited edition artists’ books. For his project, An inquiry into the nature of the stories that can be told with the unique qualities of the artists’ book, he will explore what lures today’s artist to the modest medium of the artists’ book and explore how an Australian voice has evolved in this modern narrative art form. Last year’s Siganto Research Fellow, Dr Victoria Cooper reflects on the impact of her fellowship to identify the storytelling characteristics and elements of the montage compositions in artists’ books and zines. “The reference and artists’ book collections held by the Australian Library of Art include many unique and rare materials. Having special access to the archive, and being able to tap into vital knowledge and support from library staff, has been integral to my research and in developing an original concept from the materials available. As fellows, we also have valuable opportunities to extend the reach of the research and connect with the community through State Library events, seminars, exhibitions and blogs. It enables a focus on contemporary and historical issues that contribute knowledge for practice and discourse in the creative arts.” Thank you to Dr Marie Siganto AM and The Siganto Foundation for their passion and support since 2012. Fellowship StoriesWe asked two recent fellowship recipients to share their contribution to new Queensland knowledge and the impact donations had on making their research possible. 2015 Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame Fellow – Julie HornibrookAs the 2015 recipient of the Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame Fellowship, my project was Building Bridges Connects Brisbane which explored the history of my grandfather, Sir Manuel Hornibrook, (known as ‘MR’) as ‘the father of the Australian building industry’ and a builder of significant Brisbane bridges – the William Jolly Bridge, Hornibrook Highway and the Story Bridge – and how they impacted on the development of Brisbane. My experience was one of discovery at every turn and excitement that comes with a better understanding of history, stories and family – putting pieces of the puzzle together. State Library of Queensland resources revealed a wealth of photos, newspapers and albums. Staff at State Library were helpful and encouraging and I connected with other fellows and new resources. I also found that history from the 1930s, when the bridges were built, opened my eyes about the Depression era and the way MR expanded workforce and skills through that period. The bridges crossed the river divide, opening up South Brisbane, Kangaroo Point and linked Redcliffe to Sandgate. My project has met with great interest and many people have memories of MR and recollections of the Hornibrook Highway from childhood and the ‘humpity bump’ of the bridge. Family members validated research stories and added more anecdotes. I have renewed respect for the determination, vision and true grit that through a family approach Grandpa and his five brothers developed a workforce, new inventions and skills and a way of doing business which impacted on Queensland’s capacity and confidence to find its way through the Depression. They continued construction through World War Two when the allied forces were based in Brisbane, building power houses, factories, wharves, and wool stores along the Brisbane River and bridges throughout Queensland, interstate and New Guinea. The company became Australia’s leading construction company and MR’s greatest achievement was building the sails on the Sydney Opera House, although he said William Jolly Bridge was his favourite with its graceful arches and building challenges. Through the fellowship I have given talks about the history and stories at Redcliffe Museum, Country Women’s Association (CWA), State Library and University of the Third Age (U3A) on the North Coast of New South Wales. I have contributed historical family photos and an album about the William Jolly Bridge to the John Oxley Library, and also learned about preservation processes in the State Library through seeing photo albums of the Story Bridge restored. I enjoyed the fellowship and look forward to ongoing connections with State Library of Queensland.You can read more about Julie’s research at blogs.slq..au. 2015 John Oxley Library Fellow – Dr Madonna GrehanThe John Oxley Library Fellowship offers researchers and historians the opportunity to discover Queensland’s rich history using the resources of the John Oxley Library and State Library of Queensland.The Centaur Memorial Fund for Nurses collection at State Library of Queensland holds material dating from 1948 to 1979, stored in 50 boxes of varying sizes. There are extensive administrative records, including committee minutes, correspondence and annual reports, more than 100 unidentified photographs, advertising ephemera, concert programs, architectural plans, newspaper clippings in scrap books and the odd artefact.Acquired by State Library in the early 1980s, it appears the collection was accessed rarely. Through the generosity of the Queensland Library Foundation, during my John Oxley Library Fellowship, I have examined the collection in detail to construct a history of the Fund from its inception.Inaugurated in 1948, the Centaur Memorial Fund for Nurses raised ?55,000 in its first nine months, all through community-driven activities, at a time of relative austerity when petrol and food rationing were still in place across the State after World War Two. The Fund was a tribute to the nurses of Queensland, for their work during the two World Wars and on the home front. With campaign monies, a building in Queen Street was purchased and refitted to accommodate an educational and recreational centre for the profession.Named “Centaur House”, the building itself was a memorial to the 11 nurses who perished in the sinking of the 2/3 Australian Hospital Ship Centaur in May 1943. The Fund’s records confirm that Queenslanders opened their hearts and pockets to the cause of nurses and nursing, with Centaur House and its successors pivotal in the evolution of the profession in Queensland.During my examination of the collection, I have removed rusty pins and clips, rehousing material in archival storage. I have identified and dated more than 100 photographs. I have created a new finding aid and substantially expanded the subject search terms for the State Library catalogue. In this way, my John Oxley Library Fellowship has made it possible to open the collection to new users and introduce younger generations to a significant episode in Queensland’s social post-war history.The next stage is communicating the Centaur Fund story and its influence on Queensland’s social history. I have composed a 2200 word essay on the Fund’s formation and written seven blogs for the John Oxley Library’s Centaur Fund Series with around 12 more to come: on raffling cricket bats and race horses, and Centaur Cycling Week. The blogs are popular, accessed by readers all over the State and this is just the beginning. I?am applying for funds to support a travelling exhibition in 2018, the 75th anniversary of the Centaur’s sinking and the 70th anniversary of the Fund’s founding. 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