Since my last post I have spent time researching the history of Palau Kemaro, a small island near Palembang in South Sumatra. This was where the donor of my chosen collection lived as a girl. It is a small island but one of historical and touristic significance. Today it is a place where tourists go […]
World War II
Making Connections – Janne van Gilst
I think my first post on this blog should start with a short introduction. My name is Janne van Gilst, I’m 25 years old and I live in The Hague. I studied at the Royal Academy of Art and graduated in 2013 to become a photographer. My first visit to the Expatriate Archive Centre was […]