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Stories of Generosity
THE JOE FRANCESE COLLECTION
A passionate amateur mineralogist,
Joe Francese gathered an exceptional
private collection of more than 7,000 mineral
specimens during his lifetime. Joe generously
gifted the collection to Queensland Museum
in his Will.
The Joe Francese Collection features
a wide range of Australian and
international minerals, gemstones and
carved stones. It is one of the most
comprehensive, well-documented and
scientifically important collections of its
kind in Australia, an invaluable resource
for future research and education.
Queensland Museum Kurilpa is proud
to showcase stunning specimens from
the Joe Francese Collection in its
Minerals: Inspirational Treasures from
the Earth gallery.
Dodd Case No. 18: New Guinea butterflies, Papilio ulysses.
Linarite and Brochantite, Joe Francese Collection.
Sea Monsters, Queensland Museum Tropics.
T H E H A R RY W E S T
MEMORIAL FUND
Harry West was passionate about
Queensland’s history and heritage, on
land and water. He included a financial gift
in his Will to establish the Harry West
Memorial Fund, a perpetual fund to support
Queensland Museum.
Over the past 30 years, the Harry West
Memorial Fund has generated a sustainable
income stream, while the capital has been
invested and preserved. In this way, Harry’s
extraordinary philanthropic legacy continues
to make a significant contribution to what
Queensland Museum can achieve.
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