Biographical entry Mason, Peter (1922 - 1987)
- Born
- 25 February 1922
England - Died
- 20 March 1987
- Occupation
- Physicist and Science broadcaster
Summary
Peter Mason was the foundation Professor of Physics, Macquarie University from 1966. He broadcast frequently on the ABC "Science Show" and published a number of books for the lay-reader including a history of rubber, and the story of iron and steel.
Archival resources
Macquarie University Archives
- Peter Mason - Records, 1920 - 1989; Macquarie University Archives. Details
Published resources
Online Resources
- Guide to the Records of Peter Mason, Australian Science Archives Project, 1998, http://www.asap.unimelb.edu.au/pubs/guides/mason/mason.htm. Details
- National Library of Australia, 'Mason, Peter', Trove, National Library of Australia and the Australian National Maritime Museum Darling Harbour, 2009, http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-583995. Details
- Walker, Rosanne, Peter Mason Guide to Records, Australian Science and Technology Heritage Centre, 2004, http://www.austehc.unimelb.edu.au/guides/maso/mason.htm. Details
McCarthy, G.J.
Created: 20 October 1993, Last modified: 10 September 2004
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