Overview
RUSI invites you to an evening getting to know the library and it is hidden gems on Thursday 13 February from 5.30pm – 7.30pm.
The session will include an overview of library services and projects, a look at some ‘gems’ from the RUSI archive, and a talk by Matilda Greig and Anna Lavelle from the National Army Museum on ‘The Mystery of Tipu’s Other Tiger’ (a RUSI museum item).
We would also like to hear any suggestions you have about how the library can provide support to members.
Refreshments will be provided.
Itinerary
1730 – 1745 – Arrival and drinks
1745 – 1830 – Introduction, library overview, new developments, gems from the RUSI archives, what the library can provide for members, how we can develop our service – Amanda Sheppard, Librarian and Information Manager.
1830 – 1900 – National Army Museum talk: ‘The Mystery of Tipu’s Other Tiger’. Matilda Greig and Anna Lavelle from the National Army Museum discuss their research into a ‘tiger figurine’ originally featured in the RUSI Museum catalogue, reportedly taken from the palace of Tipu Sultan in 1799.
1900 – 1930 – Drinks, informal discussion, and opportunity to view archive items on display.
Joining Instructions
This is an in-person only event exclusively for RUSI members, taking place at RUSI, 61 Whitehall, London, SW1A 2ET. If you have any questions regarding this event, please email [email protected].
