To Sir with Love: Queensland photographs treasured by two very different men
The photo album was originally gifted by Brisbane chemistry students to their professor (Dr Love) in 1894. The album was bought by a US Naval Serviceman as a souvenir in 1945.
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An oral history with Bori Franko re the album
This oral history interview tells the story of the acquisition of the album in 1945 and how, after twenty years with Queensland University of Technology Library, the album was digitised and then shared via QUT Digital Collections and an 2016/2017 exhibition.
Dr Wilton W.R. Love teaching class with Chemistry/Pharmacy students, 1894 (1894)QUT Digital Collections
Dr Love with his 1894 class, Brisbane Technical College
In 1894, twenty-one chemistry and pharmacy students, at the Brisbane Technical College presented their lecturer, Dr Wilton Wood Russell Love with a 71 page photo album as a gift.
Group posed photo with Dr Wilton W.R. Love with Chemistry/Pharmacy students, 1894 (1894)QUT Digital Collections
Student group posed photo with Dr Love, 1894
The Brisbane Pharmacy College and Brisbane Technical College (Ann Street) met 72 times during 1894 and classes were well received by students.
2 Bookplate 1894 QUTQUT Digital Collections
Bookplate (top section) from the album
The bookplate detailing the gift of the album to Dr Wilton W.R. Love M.B from his students “in grateful remembrance of the course of lectures on Chemistry delivered during the year 1894.”
The bookplate (bottom part) showing the students signatures.
The bookplate detailing the gift of the album to Dr Wilton W.R. Love M.B from his students “in grateful remembrance of the course of lectures on Chemistry delivered during the year 1894.”
Donation of the album, 1995 to Qld University of Technology
The 1995 donation letter from Borivoj Franko-Filipašić, to the then Queensland University of Technology, Gardens Point Branch Library Manager, Robyn Smith. The donor died in June 2023 and was 101 years of age.
The complete album is now available on QUT Digital Collections.
Rainbow Bay, Point Danger ca. 1894 (1894) by Poul C. PoulsenQUT Digital Collections
Rainbow Bay, Point Danger, Queensland, ca. 1894.
Many of the images taken in Brisbane and around Queensland in the album were taken by the well known Brisbane photographer Poul Poulsen.
Moreton Island, also known as Mulgumpin, is an island located on the eastern side of Moreton Bay in South East Queensland, Australia. It is situated in the Coral Sea on its east coast and is approximately 58 kilometers (36 miles) northeast of Brisbane, the capital of Queensland.
Moreton Island is known for its natural beauty and diverse range of activities. About 95% of the island is designated as a national park, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts.
The Brisbane River is a defining feature of the capital city of Queensland. In 1894 the river was very busy as the main port with many wharves and commercial shipping activities taking place. The Brisbane River now is a place for leisure, restaurant dining and general recreation.
Some of the most significant images in the album were the individual images that make up a panorama taken by John Watson. They show the very humble Brisbane city beginnings and the built environment in 1862. They were taken from Wickham Terrace, Brisbane. QUT Digital Collections has stitched the five 1862 images together to form the 1862 panorama.
The 1892 panorama presents an almost unrecognisable Bribane to the 1862 version. Prosperous economic times and a building boom in the 1880s had transformed the city's central business district and environs. All of these views were taken by Poul Poulsen from the old windmill/observatory on Wickham Terrace. The elevation and position of this convict built building provided the perfect vantage point for panoramic 1862 and 1892 photographs of Brisbane.
South Brisbane Coal Wharves (1894) by Poul C. PoulsenQUT Digital Collections
South Brisbane Coal Wharves (Poulsen), 1894
This photo shows the South Brisbane railway wharves and dry dock in ca 1894 and the residence "Cumbooquepa" which is on the site of the present day Somerville House school. The tower is South Brisbane Town Hall.
See more: The Brown Snake: the Brisbane River over the decades
The Dr Wilton Wood Russell Love album photographs - QUT Digital Collections
A chat with Bori Franko, the owner of the "Dr Wilton Wood Russell Love Album Youtube
Photographer: Poul Poulsen
Panorama 1862 Brisbane Watson
Panorama 1892 Brisbane Poulsen
Exhibition Poster "To Sir with Love - The Doctor Wilton Wood Russell Love Album" - Dr Love, Dr Borivjoj Franko-Filipasic poster.
Exhibition Timeline Poster "To Sir with Love - The Doctor Wilton Wood Russell Love Album" - Timeline poster. Background Poster "To Sir with Love - The Doctor Wilton Wood Russell Love Album" - Background Poster.
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