Anne Klemm, secretary, library aide, museum curator and complier of History booklet [oral history] / / interviewer: Margaret Howroyd

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AuthorKlemm, Annie (Anne) Isabel (nee Blair), 1928-; Howroyd, MargaretDescriptionIntroduction and family history -- Public servant before marriage -- Married Athol Klemm, deputy principal of White Gum Valley School for 24 years -- Began clerical work at the school in 1969, taking her two youngest children along with her -- 1973: full-time library aide at the school, after one month's training -- Role as a library aide -- 1974: Sir Hugh Edwards, former pupil of the school, visits; 500 people invited -- Research of the school history in Battye Library -- 1976: official opening of the library building and 75th birthday of the school celebrations -- Historical display on boards in the library -- Collection of memorabilia grows as people viewing the display bring more objects -- Display moved from the library to a vacant office -- Permanent display becomes the School Museum -- Description of the display -- Concerns for the future of the History Collection -- Retirement -- Some school records destroyed by vandals in 1953 -- Research to document school's history -- World War I Honour Roll -- Visitors' book to collect data -- Help with funds from Priority Schools Programme in 1990 -- Publication of booklet -- Bicentennial Award for the Museum and history project -- Planting tuart trees on Arbor Day -- Secretary for the P & C Association -- Voluntary representative for Community of Disadvantaged Schools for the South-West Region 1981-1990 -- Retirement day -- Memories of Athol KlemmImprint1993Collation2 sound cassettes (68 min.) + Guide to contents (5 leaves)LanguageEnglishDate Published1993NotesInterview conducted by Margaret Howroyd on 29 October 1993. Access: open.Dewey ClassOH/KLEAudio FormatCassetteDigital ItemYes

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Barcode30118000425425LocationOral History Collection

PeopleAnnie (Anne) Isabel Klemm (nee Blair)SubjectAwards, honoursWhite Gum Valley School MuseumEducation - GeneralCollectionOral History Collection

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