W. Ross Blunden, opens in a new window
Foundation Professor of Traffic Engineering 1956-1981.
Oral history interview and papers covering various aspects of his career as engineer, soldier, research scientist, scientific adviser to the military, academic and finally Emeritus Professor. Blunden's appointment as Foundation Professor of Traffic Engineering was the first of its type anywhere in the British Commonwealth. 1.23m
Richard Charles Leslie Bosworth
Associate Professor of Physical Chemistry 1957 - 1964.
The papers include personal correspondence, lecture notes, scientific notebooks, Bosworth's books and articles, memorabilia of Cambridge in the 1930s and early photographs. 1m
Raymond Alfred Arthur (Ray) Bryant
Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor 1951 - 1962. Nuffield Professor of Mechanical Engineering 1962 - 1989. Head of School of Mechanical Engineering 1969 - 1978 and 1984 - 1988.
Lecture notes for courses developed and taught by Professor Bryant in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering with special emphasis on fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, gasdynamics and turbomachines documenting Professor Bryant's research interests. 0.57m
George William Kenneth (Ken) Cavill
Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor, Professor 1951 - 1982. Head of School of Chemistry 1971.
Oral history interviews, papers and photographs, which cover his education and appointments, as well as his Centenary Medal. 0.43m
Kenneth Russell (Ken) Cox
Professor of Surgery 1970-92, Director WHO Western Pacific Regional Teacher Training Centre for Health Personnel 1976-88 and from 1983- first Head, School of Medical Education
Oral history interview and papers which consist of teaching materials like course notes, course readings and toolkits as well as copies of research material used in writing teaching materials, lectures and publications. Also included are reprints and draft manuscripts of some of Cox's publications. 1.02m
John Michael Dwyer
Professor of Medicine and Clinical Associate Dean, Prince Henry/Prince of Wales Hospitals 1985 - 2005
The papers cover correspondence and research work, including his role in the founding of the AIDS Society of Asia and the Pacific (ASAP). 5m
Malcolm Fisher
Foundation Professor, Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM), 1977 - 1987
Oral history interview and papers, covering both his time at AGSM and early years at the University of Cambridge, which include research papers, lecture notes and correspondence as well as copies of some of Professor Fisher's publications in his field of economics. 1.44m
Erik Harting
Senior Lecturer Physics 1961-1989.
Papers include copies of his published papers and computer art pictures, photographs and his University Medal. 0.06m
Frederick Cossom Hollows
Foundation Associate Professor of Ophthalmology 1965 - 1991. Retired as Professor 1992.
Oral history interview and papers covering Hollows' role as Chairman of the Division (later Department) of Ophthalmology at Prince Henry and Prince of Wales Hospitals, subject files concerning his landmark project and research work in association with bodies such as the National Trachoma and Eye Health Program and the Aboriginal Medical Service, as well as personal papers relating to private and family matters. 14.4m
Allan Roy Horton, opens in a new window
Deputy University Librarian 1960-1966, University Librarian 1966-1988.
Oral history interview and papers covering his time as Librarian, as well as his time on the Boards of the Co-op Bookshop and NSW University Press, the Committee of Inquiry into Public Libraries, the LAA Taskforce and other prominent associations. 1.7m
Antoni Emil Karbowiak
Professor - School of Electrical Engineering 1964 - 1987.
The papers cover correspondence, conference papers, research work, reports and news cuttings, mainly from the 1950s to 1990s period. c. 2m
Leo Emil Koch, opens in a new window
Research/senior lecturer, School of Mining Engineering and Applied Geology / Applied Geology, 1951-1969.
The papers contain lecture notes, literature reprints, tutorial notes and photographs relevant to the teaching of geology at UNSW, as well as papers on his Tetraktys system of categories. 0.9m
Peter Kollar, opens in a new window
Associate Professor, School of Architecture, 1957-2000.
The papers cover his time at UNSW, as well as his personal experiences as a refugee in Europe, a new migrant in Australia, his entry into the Sydney Opera House Competition and his designs as a private architect. c. 3.5m
Robert John Lawrence
Foundation Professor of Social Work 1968 - 1991, Head - School of Social Work, 1968 - 1982
The papers include correspondence, lecture notes, articles, press cuttings, biographical notes, photographs and some personal and family items, mainly from the 1930s to 2000s. There is also a large amount of material relating to social work in Australia from the 1920s to 2000s. c. 35m
David Paver Mellor
Professor Inorganic Chemistry 1955-1969, Head - School of Chemistry 1956-1968, Dean - Faculty of Science 1968-1969.
The papers include correspondence, lecture notes, articles, press cuttings, biographical notes, photographs and some personal and family items, mainly from the 1930s to mid 1970s. 0.4m
Patrick Reginald McMahon
Foundation Professor and Head of School of Wool Technology 1951-1977.
Technical papers, reprints, radio talks, articles, reports and photographs covering the years 1935 to 1977. McMahon was Wool Metrologist for the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research in New Zealand prior to his appointment to the university. 0.34m
Christopher John (Kit) Milner
Professor Applied Physics 1952-1976, Head of School of Applied Physics/Physics 1952-1968, Head of School of Applied Physics and Optometry 1968-1976, Dean Faculty of Science 1956-1959.
Oral history interview and papers which include correspondence, addresses, biographical data, photographs and scientific research papers - including papers relating to electronics, microwaves and radar which predate Milner's time at UNSW. c. 0.78m
John Philip Morgan
Professor of Mining Engineering 1960 - 1980, Head of School of Mining Engineering 1963 - 1976.
Oral history interview and papers which include correspondence, reports, biographical data and research papers, especially relating to the field of non-destructive testing of wire ropes. 0.85m
Kurt Neubauer
UNSW Pioneers Group 2001-2004
Oral history interview and papers and certificates documenting key events in Kurt Neubauer's life, including time spent as prisoner in concentration camps of Nazi Germany, time in post-war Czechoslovakia and subsequently building a new life in Australia. Most documents are in either Czech or German with certified English translation for some documents. 0.06m.
David Roger Oldroyd
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor in the School of History and Philosophy of Science / School of Science and Technology Studies 1969 - 1995, Head of School of the School of Science and Technology Studies 1992 - 1993.
The papers include correspondence, notebooks and his research work, particularly relating to his involvement with the International Commission on the History of Geological Sciences (INHIGEO). 4m
Fritz Henry Reuter, opens in a new window
Associate Professor and Foundation Head of Department of Food Technology 1952-1970.
Oral history interview and papers relating to the development of courses, teaching and research in food technology. 0.51m
Irene Reuter
Foundation member Wives Group 1950-1988, foundation member U Committee.
Oral history interview, photographs and typed manuscript about childhood and youth in Berlin. 0.02m
Kenneth Rivett
Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor, Department / School of Economics 1960 - 1984.
The papers include lecture notes, committee notes, articles and press cuttings on student issues, covering Dr Rivett's time at both the University of Melbourne and UNSW, as well as papers on the UNSW Committee on Conscience. 1.55m
Judith Robinson-Valéry, opens in a new window
Foundation Professor of French and Head, school of Western European Languages 1963-1974.
The papers include study, teaching and research notes as well as personal papers including photographs relating to private and family matters, mainly in English and French. c 8m
Francis Felix Rundle
Foundation Professor of Surgery appointed 1959, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine 1960-1973.
Oral history interview and papers covering most aspects of Rundle's medical career and include research reports, records of honours, photographs and correspondence, memoranda and reports relating to the establishment of the UNSW Medical School throughout the 1960s. 2.2m
Robert John (Bob) Walsh
Professor of Human Genetics 1967 - 1981, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine 1973 - 1981.
Oral history interview and papers including correspondence, review of the medical curricula, reports and research papers relating to his scientific interests, including his involvement in coronary heart disease research, the National Blood Transfusion Committee, the Jenny Trust Fund, the Australian Advisory Committee on the Environment, NASA space experiments in blood viscosity and as chair of the Ad Hoc Committee on the Great Barrier Reef, Crown of Thorns Starfish. 1.73m
