Howchin, Walter, 1845-1937
Papers, 1865-1921
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Walter Howchin was born in England in 1845 and developed an
early interest in Geology. He migrated to Australia in 1881
and
spend several years as secretary of the Adelaide Childrens'
Hospital before taking up a position as geology teacher at the
School of Mines. In 1902 he was appointed Lecturer in Geology and
Palaeontology at the University of Adelaide and continued teaching
for 19 years. He was awarded the title of Honorary Professor in
1918. His contributions to geological knowledge, especially of the
glacial period, earned him an international reputation and
respect.
These items were bequeathed to the Library by Professor Howchin.
They were formerly scattered throughout the collection and were
brought together in October 1984.
1. Notes of a voyage from London to South Australia
on board the Harbinger. August to December, 1881. 7
leaves.
2. List of daily positions and distances travelled
for above voyage.
3. Advertisement and passenger regulations for the
sailing of the Harbinger. 1881. 2 leaves, printed.
4. List of quarter-plate and half-plate negatives
of photographs of geological interest taken by Howchin in South
Australia. 38 leaves. Photocopy of original exercise
books.
[Original lists and photographs to which they relate are held by
the South Australian Archives]
5. Notes relating to the foraminiferal content of
fermations in the north of England. 1865-1890.
99pp.
See also bound volume of pamphlets and articles on
aborigines collected by W. Howchin, at RC 572.994 A154.
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