Bit of a longshot here. But does anyone here know Ron Baybutt, the author of Camera in Colditz? He has/had a marvellous collection of photographs taken by a local Colditz photographer showing various escape attempts from the castle. I would really like to contact Ron about using one of his photographs in my book. So far I've not had much luck tracking him down. Just thought he might be well known amongst military historians or collectors that frequent these forums. Lee
Lee, Ron's book is available on amazon, and the publisher is listed, so might be worth while contacting them. P Colditz: The Great Escapes: Amazon.co.uk: Ron Baybutt: Books
Thanks Phil. I have previously tried contacting the publisher without any success unfortunately. I also managed to track down the co-author of the book but he had lost contact with Ron Baybutt some years ago. The Colditz museum have a number of similiar photographs in their archives but not the particular one I need. So trying all avenues I can think of at the moment.
Lee, I don't know if this site can help you but they do have a contact hyperlink. Officer List (new) | Colditz Castle Trips and History Regards Tom
Its a great book hope you can find some help in your search. Sadly I drew a blank on trying to contact Ron Baybutt. I even tried writing to everyone with that name from the UK election roll but still no joy. Lee
Sadly I drew a blank on trying to contact Ron Baybutt. I even tried writing to everyone with that name from the UK election roll but still no joy. Lee Hi Lee, had you considered he may no longer be with us? could explain all the dead(pardon the pun ) ends, and which picture was it when I can find my copy odf the book I will have a look regards, Jason
Hi Lee, had you considered he may no longer be with us? could explain all the dead(pardon the pun ) ends, and which picture was it when I can find my copy odf the book I will have a look regards, Jason Hi Jason, That did indeed pass my mind but then that begs the question "What happened to the collection of Colditz photos?" It's such an important archive, I would have thought there would have been some publicity about its sale. Or perhaps WWII historians or the collector community would know its current whereabouts? I don't have my copy of the book to hand at the moment but its a photograph of a forged Auweis that was smuggled in Colditz through the post, concealed inside a wooden calendar. The main issue for me is obtaining copyright permission to reproduce the photo and hopefully obtaining a high resolution scan from a photographic print, rather than from the half-toned version in the book. Lee
Lee, you have a good point given the scale of the collection there must be some record out there somewhere and someone who has the rights etc will be intrested if you find anything.And you have in mentioning the matter of a original print given me an idea in some of my own research cheers mate,Jason
Lee, I was told that the Burgermeister (Mayor) had a lot of input with the renovation and setting up of the museum. Perhaps it is worth searching for details on the web and sending an email. Willkommen auf der offiziellen Homepage der Stadt Colditz This is the Town Hall website which has a direct hyperlink for contact. This may be of help in contacting the Mayor Manfred Heinz. STOP PRESS : Colditz Gateway to Saxony Has a couple of contacts that may be of help. I wish you well. Regards Tom
Lee, I was told that the Burgermeister (Mayor) had a lot of input with the renovation and setting up of the museum. Perhaps it is worth searching for details on the web and sending an email. Willkommen auf der offiziellen Homepage der Stadt Colditz This is the Town Hall website which has a direct hyperlink for contact. This may be of help in contacting the Mayor Manfred Heinz. STOP PRESS : Colditz Gateway to Saxony Has a couple of contacts that may be of help. I wish you well. Regards Tom Thanks Tom, Have already tried the Colditz museum . They do have some photographs of a similiar nature but not the exact one I'm after unfortunately. It's turned into a real challenge trying to track it down. Sadly, I only have a few weeks left to find a solution as I want to publish my book ASAP. Lee
Hi Ron Baybut is very much alive, living in Irlam, Greater Manchester. He is 75 years old & still taking photos. I met him at an evening class a few years ago & we have been friends ever since. If you are still keen to contact him let me know & I will let you have his email address. Regards Stuart
Hi Ron Baybut is very much alive, living in Irlam, Greater Manchester. He is 75 years old & still taking photos. I met him at an evening class a few years ago & we have been friends ever since. If you are still keen to contact him let me know & I will let you have his email address. Regards Stuart Stuart, many thanks for posting! Yes please I'd still very much like to get in contact with Ron. I'll send you a PM about it. Lee
PWO, might have taken a little while but WW2talk scores again! Well done StuartS, especially on your first post! Welcome by the way. Mike
Mike, it goes to show longshots can pay off in the end, especially when you have the backing of ww2Talk! A public thank you to Stuart for stumbling across this thread and making the effort to help out. Lee
Lee, It's the individual members that make this forum such a superb facility but we shouldn't forget the Mods and Admin that 'lurk' in the background and keep us all in check. Look forward to seeing some of these Colditz photos. Mike
