Reinvigorating SA's top earlier adventurer Sir Hubert Wilkins
Sir Hubert Wilkins was bought to life through the eyes of听Laura Kissel, Senior Curator of the world鈥檚 premier Wilkins archive.
This event was co-hosted by the Environment Institute and the . The foundation aims to inform South Australian's about the adventurous life of Sir Hubert Wilkins and his scientific, geographic explorations and cinematic contributions.
Laura gave an account of her role as an archivist and senior curator at the Ohio State University鈥檚 Byrd Polar and Climate Research Centre, where most of Wilkins records and paraphernalia are kept. She discussed her ability to navigate through the collection and help find relevant information if a person was to research an area of Wilkin's life.
Some of the collection is available for . Laura is also able to scan certain parts on demand and send via email, worlwide. Visitors are welcome to the centre where they are able to view specific parts of the , which are stored in a massive warehouse onsite. It is amazing that these items are available to the public.
Image:听Laura Kissel
The evening also welcomed听, author of , the first modern biography of Wilkins published in 2005. Simon is one of Australia鈥檚 most experienced documentary filmmakers, working alongside Dick Smith. He talked about his research into Wilkins endeavours and the multiple near-death adventures that followed!
Image:听Laura Kissel and Simon Nasht
The evening concluded with a delightful interlude by Australian violinist,听renown in Thailand - .
Image: Jonathon Glonek
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