Jane Maxwell Papers
An inventory of her papers at the Pan Am Flight 103/Lockerbie Air Disaster Archives at Syracuse University
Summary |
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| Creator: | Maxwell, Jane. |
| Title: | Jane Maxwell Papers |
| Dates: | 2000-2013 |
| Size: | 2 folders |
| Abstract: | Materials related to Jane Maxwell's experience as a radiographer participating in the aftermath of the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland |
| Language: | English |
| Repository: |
Pan Am Flight 103/Lockerbie Air Disaster Archives Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Ave., Suite 600 Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center/pan-am-103 |
Biography
Jane Maxwell was a radiographer (x-ray technician) with the Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary in 1988, and volunteered to serve as a member of the forensic radiography team in the aftermath of the Lockerbie bombing. Jane, along with her colleagues, worked under ad hoc conditions for nearly three weeks in order to facilitate postmortem examinations of the victims for investigative and identification purposes. Her husband, Roland Maxwell, was a local firefighter and was involved in the recovery process. Following the Air Disaster, Jane joined the Northern and Yorkshire Region Forensic Team, part of a new system implemented to ensure medical and emergency personnel from the area nearest a disaster of this kind are not solely responsible for recovery and forensic duties.
Scope and Content Note
The Jane Maxwell Papers contains two items related to her experience as a radiographer participating in the aftermath of the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland on December 21, 1988. These items include a written account of her experiences, and a scarf presented to her by the Lockerbie Council in thanks for her service. She has also recorded an oral history, which is available on through the Pan Am 103 Story Archives Collection.
Alternative Formats
Selected materials from this collection may be available digitally. Please contact the archivist for further information on accessing the materials.
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There are no access restrictions for this collection.
Use Restrictions
Written permission must be obtained from the Pan Am Flight 103 Archives and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.
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Preferred Citation
Jane Maxwell Papers,
Pan Am Flight 103/Lockerbie Air Disaster Archives
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Gift of Jane and Roland Maxwell in 2013.
Processing Information
Materials were placed in acid-free folders.
Finding Aid Information
Created by: Vanessa L. St.Oegger-Menn
Date: 2016 February
Revision history: Oct 2021 - Stylistic changes (EMB);
Oct 2023 - Restriction lifted (VSOM)