History research projects
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Social history collection-based research projects
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The History department's collections-based research projects include:
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Albany Social History
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The History department is currently undertaking research of the social, cultural and environmental history of Albany and the great southern region. This research was used to develop an exhibition redevelopment project opened in 1 July 2010.
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Kalgoorlie Social History
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The History department is currently undertaking research of the social, cultural and environmental history of the Kalgoorlie-Boulder goldfields. This research will be used to create an exhibition redevelopment project due to open in late 2010.
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Fremantle and international ports
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The Maritime History Department is currently collaborating with the McLean Museum and Art Gallery, Greenock, Scotland, UK to perform a research project examining the maritime connections between Western Australian ports and significant international ports.
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Maritime History Artworks
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The Maritime History department is currently undertaking research projects focusing on maritime history artworks. Specifically, they aim to document the artworks and research the history of the artists.
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Maritime History Oral Histories
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The Maritime History department is currently undertaking research projects focussing on oral histories, this includes:
- Western Australian fishing industry
- Marine Engineering in Western Australia
- Pearling and Whaling.
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Marine Engine, Science and Technology Research
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The Maritime History department is currently undertaking research projects focussing on marine engines and technology, including:
- Marine Engineers’ Oral History Program.
- Maritime History and McLean Museum and Art Gallery project looking at connections between Fremantle and Greenock.
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Maritime History Boats and Watercraft Research
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The Maritime History department is currently undertaking research projects focussing on watercraft, this includes:
- Pearling vessels
- Working craft of Western Australia
- Fishing boats.
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Maritime History Immigration and Migration Research
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The Maritime History department is currently undertaking research projects focussing on immigration and migration, this includes:
- Shipping movements associated with Western Australian immigration and migration
- Immigrant and migrant experiences in maritime industries and the maritime history of Western Australia.