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Sherrard, Kathleen M. (1890 - 1975)

Born
189?
Died
1975
Occupation
Geologist
Alternative Names
  • McInerney

Summary

Kathleen Margaret Maria Sherrard (nee McInerney, 189--1975, Master of Science, Melbourne University, was a demonstrator and lecturer in geology at the University of Melbourne for over a decade in the year after World War I and published articles on palaeontology. After her marriage and relcoation to Sydney she served on a Commonwealth Committee on Nutrition, 1944-1945, and took an active role in many women's organisations, particularly the Australian Federation of University Women and United Associations of Women, as well as scientific workers organisations.

Archival resources

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

  • Kathleen Sherrard Papers, 1918 - 1975, ML MSS 2950; Mitchell and Dixson Libraries Manuscripts Collection, State Library of New South Wales. Details

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Jane Carey

Created: 27 October 2004, Last modified: 23 November 2004

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