Documentary Unit: Primary Research- Imperial War Museum

Today, me and Gavin visited London to visit the Imperial War Museum as part of Primary Research for our documentary project. Bring able to conduct first hand research like this is really beneficial, and something we are lucky enough to do inexpensively.

As soon as we got there we asked at the reception if we could speak to  regarding archive photos and the behaviour of young people when walking around the Holocaust exhibit. We were given a lead to a information volunteer, who informed us that the museum owns archive photos, unless stuff is on loan (its in the agreement when given to the museum). When filming etc, those photos/documentation are usually charged for if being shared, but circumstances may be different for our student project. She said to email to find out


It's strange because I thought I overheard this gentleman say he was a Holocaust survivor, so I followed him downstairs while I plucked up the courage to asked and it turned out he wasn't, by this lady overheard and said this other chap she was with (possibly her father) was a survivor. This was a strange coincidence and we managed to pass on our contact details to the woman who was with him. The gentleman didn't seem to comfortable talking, and it could've been a result of how traumatic it was. If we don't hear back from them than its perfectly understandable. Was just and interesting aspect of the day, and made me consider myself just how much of an impact it has had on people.


Once we finished here, Gavin got the contact details from the University and emailed asking for the Director and explained the project. The email he sent is as follows:




"Dear Sir/Madam

I am writing from the University of Creative Arts in Kent. I am trying to get in contact with the Curator of the Holocaust Exhibition. Myself and 3 other students are currently researching and planning a 10 minute Documentary for our final project. Our aim is to investigate young peoples opinions towards the Holocaust and whether or not the Younger Generation are numb to what happen in this horrific time of history. 
We are looking to find an expert to interview for the documentary and would like to also meet and discuss this topic for research as well. We'd be very grateful if the Curator would be able to help with this project.

Please feel free to email me at gavinroberts480@gmail.com or phone me on 07415701633. Phone call would be much better as I could explain the entire project and what we hope to gain from the Curator. 

Many thanks and hope to hear from you soon."

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