Person

Bostock, John (1892 - 1987)

Born
20 January 1892
Glasgow, Scotland
Died
26 September 1987
Clayfield, Queensland, Australia
Occupation
Medical historian and Psychologist

Summary

John Bostock was Research Professor of Medical Psychology at the University of Queensland. Among his interests was the history of psychiatry in Australia.

Details

Born Glasgow, Scotland, 20 January 1892. Educated University of London (MB, BS). Temporary surgeon, Royal Navy 1914-19; senior psychiatrist, Brisbane Hospital; superintendent, Mental Hospital, Newcastle 1927; assistant medical superintendent, Callan Park, Sydney; consultant psychiatrist, Repatriation Department; research professor of medical psychology, University of Queensland.

Archival resources

Mitchell and Dixson Libraries Manuscripts Collection, State Library of New South Wales

  • John Bostock - Records, 1920 - 1950, Uncatalogued MSS set 181; Mitchell and Dixson Libraries Manuscripts Collection, State Library of New South Wales. Details

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See also

McCarthy, G.J.

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