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Ouless collection items:
A representative sample of items from the
Ouless collection.
Heritage Trust. The acquisition of the group of eleven and archival material that can be treated via this
sketchbooks is, therefore, a major addition to the collection, methodology.
enabling the full range and scope of the artist’s works to be
represented. The glass negatives join an extensive collection The digitisation programme also focuses on items held
of photographs produced by the studio of Clarence P Ouless within the diverse collection of the Lord Coutanche Library
deposited previously with the Society’s Photographic Archive and is being integrated with our publications remit. The first
by the Ouless family. major project in this vein will be the digital publication of
the two volumes of Jersey Place Names, now out of print
In parallel to the Society’s active acquisition of artefacts, we and in great demand. The versatility of the digital format is
are engaged in developing cutting-edge digital technologies apt to dealing with a copious volume such as the 600 page
for the preservation of and access to collections. 2007 has dictionary of Jersey Place Names. Coupled with the
witnessed major progress in this area through the installation interactive presentation of the maps volume, this fully text-
of a Digitisation Suite at the Society’s premises at 7 Pier searchable publication will be an exciting first project to
Road, with financial support from the Association of Jersey complete.
Charities and a bequest by the late E.D.H. Johnson. This
equipment enables high quality capture of collection items The purchase of the Ouless collection does mean that the
(to A0 format) for online delivery to researchers and for Restricted Fund has been depleted. Consequently, the
publication. The approach of digitising collections addresses Society’s ability to respond to urgent need when artefacts of
both the aim of enhancing access and the need to conserve cultural importance emerge, is compromised. The Society
sensitive material by negating frequent physical reference to would welcome, therefore, donations or bequests to the
originals. The Ouless collection is a prime example of fine art Fund and expressions of support for its aims.
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