We have recently received some papers of Joan Mary Bosdet (1916-1996) who had a varied career working for the British Council, as a school Inspector and later in life in the area of museum education. The papers comprise about 7 small archive boxes of travel logs from Bosdet’s visits abroad from 1959-1991. The log books cover a wide range of countries including America, Canada and New Zealand. They are a comprehensive resource and contain a lot of information on the countries she visited – particularly the work of museums. A number of these visits also appear to have been as part of Advisory Council for Education (ACE) deputations and conferences for international museum professional organisations. There is also another box still at the house of the depositor relating to Bosdet’s work as a Wren during the Second World War. However as they do not relate strictly to education they do not come within our collection policy. The papers were received from an elderly depositor who is keen for them to be retained and made accessible in an archive service although I realise their content means finding a permanent home for them may be difficult. If anyone is interested in the collection, or would like any further information, please let me know. They are currently here with us at the Institute of Education in London and we would be able to organise their transfer.

Best Wishes

Becky

Becky Webster

Deputy Archivist

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