Historical Research, Archival Research and Heritage Services
Historical, archival and photographic research for government, heritage, museum, collection and private-sector projects.
Bringing historical research and photographic expertise together to document, interpret and preserve cultural heritage through evidence-based investigation, analysis and professional practice.
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RSL Historian
This volunteer role involves research, archival processes, conservation and project management, for their collection and the implementation of online access.
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Author
Publication of a small monograph about KZ-Gedenkstätte Buchenwald, Germany, which is held at the National Library of Australia.
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Research
Currently researching the military service of George William Cowell, a DEMS gunner who served in the Middle East, the Mediterranean and Iceland during WW2.
I am an historian, researcher and architectural photographer with more than 30 years of experience working across cultural, heritage, corporate and public sectors.
Based in Henley Beach within the City of Charles Sturt, I undertake historical research, archival research and heritage projects throughout Adelaide, the western suburbs, Port Adelaide and regional South Australia.
Services
Delivering research, analysis, interpretation, curation, project development, and Heritage Consultation for heritage and collection-based projects.
Historical and Archival Research
Historical and archival research drawing on primary and secondary sources to establish evidence, context and historical significance.
Historical Research and Writing
Research-based writing, interpretation, reports and professional documentation informed by evidence and critical analysis.
Heritage Consultation
Heritage and collections consultation supporting the preservation, management and interpretation of cultural heritage materials and projects.
Project Development
Developing historical, heritage and collection-based projects through research, planning, coordination and implementation.
Display Curation & Heritage Interpretation
Curating collections, objects and historical content to support exhibitions, interpretation and public understanding.
Photographic Research
Researching photographic imagery, processes, materials and technologies to establish historical context, provenance and significance.
Areas of Research and Professional Interest
Areas of ongoing historical and professional interest.
Military history research that focuses on individual experiences provides deeper insight into the impact of war on those who
served and the communities they left behind.
Military History
WW1 & WW2
The history of a building is more than just its design. It reflects the era in which it was constructed, the architect's vision and the building's ultimate place in society.
Architectural History
Art Deco & Brutalism
The influence of industrial communities in nineteenth-century Britain, Weimar Germany and divided Berlin during the Cold War.
International History
Britain & Germany
Understanding the material used in the manufacture of various photographic film types, ensures degradation can be mitigated at an early stage, through strong conservation practices.
Photographic Film
Material Research & Heritage Consultation
Researching atrocity imagery alongside those who captured such images, and the influence of society and the private sphere upon their personal interpretation of Nazi ideals.
The Holocaust
Photographic Research
Frequently Asked Questions
Information about historical research, heritage consultation, photographic research and related services.
What types of historical research projects are undertaken?
Historical research projects may include military history, community and local history, organisational histories, provenance research, photographic research, collection-based investigations and archival research. Projects are tailored to the specific requirements of individuals, organisations, heritage groups and cultural institutions. Nanette does not undertake family research.
Can archival research be conducted remotely?
Yes. Many archival collections have been digitised, allowing research to be undertaken remotely. Where access to physical collections is required, research can be conducted at libraries, archives, museums and record repositories throughout South Australia and beyond.
What heritage consultation services are available?
Heritage consultation may include collection audits, cataloguing systems, preservation planning, storage assessments, policy development, collection management procedures and support for heritage projects. Services are designed to assist organisations in managing and preserving historical collections and cultural heritage materials.
Can historical photographs be identified and researched?
Yes. Photographic research may include identifying photographic processes, dating images, researching photographers, analysing historical context, assessing significance and providing guidance on preservation. Services are available for both private collections and institutional holdings.
Can research findings be prepared as reports or publications?
Yes. Research findings can be presented as professional reports, interpretive material, organisational histories, collection documentation, exhibition content, articles and publication-ready manuscripts, depending on project requirements.
Are services available outside Adelaide?
Yes. Based in Henley Beach, Nanette works with clients throughout Adelaide, the western suburbs, Port Adelaide and regional South Australia. Research and consultation services can also be provided for projects in other locations.
Historical Research and Heritage Services Across Adelaide
Based in Henley Beach within the City of Charles Sturt, Nanette works with organisations, heritage collections and researchers
throughout Adelaide, the western suburbs, Port Adelaide and regional South Australia.
Contact
Enquiries regarding historical research, archival research, heritage projects, collections and photographic research are welcome.
Address
PO Box 143, Henley Beach, SA 5022
Phone
+61 (0) 404 085 759
nanette.reid.historian[at]gmail[dot]com