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Jane Maxwell Papers

An inventory of her papers at the Pan Am Flight 103/Lockerbie Air Disaster Archives at Syracuse University

Summary

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

Photograph of Jane Maxwell

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.

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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.

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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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Restrictions

Access Restrictions

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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Related Material

The Pan Am Flight 103 Archives contains additional materials and information related to the Jane Maxwell Papers. Related collections include:

Jane Gibson Collection

Pan Am 103 Story Archives Collection

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Selected Search Terms

Names

Maxwell, Jane.
Maxwell, Roland.
Syracuse University -- History.
Syracuse University.

Subjects

Pan Am Flight 103 Bombing Incident, 1988.
Terrorism -- Government Policy -- United States -- Case Studies.
Terrorism -- Government Policy -- United States -- History.
Terrorism -- Government Policy -- United States.
Terrorism -- History -- 20th Century.
Lockerbie (Scotland)

Types of material

Scarves (costume accessories)

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Administrative Information

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)

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Arrangement

Materials are arranged alphabetically.

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Inventory

Papers
PSC 10 Scarf with crest 2000
PSC 10 Written personal account 2013

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