Biographical entry MacCallum, Peter (1885 - 1974)
- Born
- 14 July 1885
Maryhill, Lanark, Scotland - Died
- 4 March 1974
Kew, Victoria, Australia - Occupation
- Pathologist
Summary
(Sir) Peter MacCallum was Professor of Pathology, University of Melbourne 1925 -50 and helped to design the Royal Melbourne Hospital. He was also instrumental in the establishment of the Cancer Institute and was involved with the Anti-Cancer Council of Victoria.
Archival resources
Anti-Cancer Council of Victoria
- Peter MacCallum - Records, 1935 - 1942; Anti-Cancer Council of Victoria. Details
The University of Melbourne Archives
- Peter MacCallum - Records, 1938 - 1961; The University of Melbourne Archives. Details
Published resources
Book Sections
- Guest, J.S., 'MacCallum, Sir Peter (1885-1974), Professor of Pathology', in John Ritchie (ed.), Australian Dictionary of Biography, vol. 15, Melbourne University Press, Melbourne, 2000, pp. 165-167. Also available at http://www.adb.online.anu.edu.au/biogs/A150201b.htm. Details
Online Resources
- National Library of Australia, 'MacCallum, Peter', Trove, National Library of Australia and the Australian National Maritime Museum Darling Harbour, 2009, http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-556372. Details
McCarthy, G.J.
Created: 20 October 1993, Last modified: 1 August 2006
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