Annual Report 2011-12 gallery will be a useful aid when it comes to cataloguing the Butler pictures, many of which are difficult to access, being permanently hung in private rooms throughout the College. In the coming months, one hundred of Samuel Butler’s best photographs will also be made available to see on the internet via HistoryPin (www.historypin.com), an interactive mapping resource showcasing historic photographic Chiavenna (I/Pictures/59) collections from all over the world. By increasing access to this photographic collection, for the general public as well as academic researchers, we aim to promote awareness of Butler’s status as one of the photographic pioneers of his day. Progress and interesting developments in the project continue to be noted each month in the ‘Butler Project Diary’, a popular feature on the website. With such a diverse collection, and a variety of aims to fulfil before the project ends in July 2013, there is always something new to say! We hope the diary will also act as a useful resource for anyone considering working with or volunteering on special collections or other, related, heritage projects. ‘Man with Monkey, Varallo’ (Album 1/50/4)
All our online resources, and a wealth of information about Samuel Butler, the collection, and forthcoming exhibitions and events, can be found on the St John’s College website at www.joh.cam.ac.uk/samuel-butler-project. Rebecca Watts Butler Project Associate
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