Corporate Body

Melbourne University Science Club (1888 - 1960s)

The University of Melbourne

From
1888
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
To
1960s
Functions
Education, Association and Society or membership organisation
Location
Melbourne, Victoria

Summary

The Melbourne University Science Club was founded in 1888. The Society enabled students and staff to meet for lectures, excursions and fieldwork. The Society was replaced by the Melbourne University Science Students' Club.

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Timeline

 1888 - 1960s Melbourne University Science Club
       1960s - ? Melbourne University Science Students' Society

Archival resources

The University of Melbourne Archives

  • Melbourne University Science Club - Records, 1890, 79/43; The University of Melbourne Archives. Details
  • Melbourne University Science Club - Records, 1946 - 1963, 99/20; The University of Melbourne Archives. Details
  • Melbourne University Science Club - Records, 1891 - 1895, 73/92; The University of Melbourne Archives. Details
  • Melbourne University Science Club - Records, 1937 - 1967, 78/3; The University of Melbourne Archives. Details

Published resources

Journal Articles

  • Buchanan, Gwynneth, 'The Melbourne University Science Club, 1888-1937', The Science Review (1937), 16-21. Details

Resources

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