Oral history interview of Trudi Westh by Patsy Vinzents. Recorded as part of 'The Years Between: an oral history of the RVIB 1866-1991'. Former students and staff recall their days at RVIB, the impact of what they learned and experienced there, and how the attitudes to blindness and low vision changed over the years. 2 audio recordings of recollections from Trudi Westhroyal victorian institute for the blind, oral history, trudi westh, patsy vinzents

Oral history interview of Harry Worland and Trudi Westh by Alan Nuske. Recorded as part of 'The Years Between: an oral history of the RVIB 1866-1991'. Former students and staff recall their days at RVIB, the impact of what they learned and experienced there, and how the attitudes to blindness and low vision changed over the years. 2 audio recordings of recollections from former RVIB attendees and staffroyal victorian institute for the blind, allan nuske, oral history, harry worland, trudi westh

On Wednesday 23rd February 2005, after a two year project of research and interviews with pupils, workers and staff, 'The Lighthouse on the Boulevard' (a history of the RVIB) was launched. In this edition of Sunday Special, MC Michael Walsh introduces Vision Australia CEO Gerard Menses, author Dr Judith Buckrich, participants Reuben Ryan, Steven Herd, David Blyth and Deputy Mayor of Melbourne Gary Singer who spoke at the launch. Afterwards Marjorie West speaks with Esme Dunnell, Graeme and Carol McGowan, Trudi Westh, Ray Whiting, Dorothy Hamilton, Robyn Stevens and Ted Peterson, who also contributed to the book.Sunday Special radio program on the launch of 'Lighthouse on the Boulevard'royal victorian institute for the blind, roberta ashby, michael walsh, gerard menses, judith buckrich, reuben ryan, steven herd, david blyth, gary singer, marjorie west, esme dunnell, graeme mcgowan, carol mcgowan, trudi westh, ray whiting, dorothy hamilton, robyn stevens, ted peterson

Various electronic documents preserved on CD by RVIB staff, including (but not limited to) speeches, invitations, awards, reports, minutes and correspondence relating to work undertaken by RVIB. They are not individually catalogued and a selection has instead been provided to view. This selection includes: - 2001 speech given during the presentation of the International Year of the Volunteer award and Leo Hartman award - invitation to Ormond Hall concert in memory of Rebecca Ryan in 2001 - announcement of Project Nexus, the agreement to merge RBS, RVIB and VAF - RVIB life membership to Trudi Westh and her career at RVIB - List of key historical figures in combined RBS, RVIB and VAF - 2005 Leo Hartman award speech - tribute to Maretia Doughty upon her retirement - RVIB Services Award to Central Council of Auxiliaries - Terms of Reference for RVIB Reference GroupMultiple Compact Disks with documentsroyal victorian institute for the blind, corporation records, awards, trudi westh, raleigh street hostel, canadian national institute for the blind, auxiliaries, buildings, maretia doughty

In 1942, the children who attended the RVIB School were evacuated to Olinda as the Armed Services took over the most of the site until 1945. Remembering the first day at the Georgian House at Olinda, all the children were asked to write home to their family to advise them of their evacuation. As many parents could not read Braille, these letters were taken first to the Braille Library then to the home of a former student, who had to advise them of their child's relocation. At this reunion, 50 years later, the days at Olinda are remembered by the students, two parents and some staff members in various recordings.2 audio recordings of the reunion of Olinda attendeesroyal victorian institute for the blind, oral history, cyril minns, margaret tompkins, hugh jeffrey, trudi westh, gwen baird, phyllis jenkins, dorothy hamilton, joan morice, bryan sitlington, ray betson, ron best, elaine leahy, essie smith, glenys jay

Around the Institute was a weekly program consisting of interviews around a specific topic, undertaken by host Corey Nassau. March 30: Bursary winner – Samantha Oglivie, Council of Auxiliaries – Trudi Westh.royal victorian institute for the blind, radio shows