Biographical entry Elwin, Syd J. (1906 - 1990)

Summary

Syd Elwin worked in the optical workshop at the Commonwealth Solar Observatory during World War II. He trained technicians from contracted industrial firms in techniques in optical glass working and the theory of applied optics.

Details

Born ca 1905. Died 1993. Lecturer in manual training, Sydney Teachers' College, before World War II; optical workshop, Commonwealth Solar Laboratory during World War II.

Published resources

Encyclopedia of Australian Science Exhibitions

• The Giant's Eye: the Optical Munitions Exhibition, Australian Science Archives Project, 1997, http://www.asap.unimelb.edu.au/bsparcs/exhib/omp/omp.htm. Details

Resources

• 'Elwin, Syd J. (1906-19901231)', Trove, National Library of Australia, 2009, https://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1477046. Details

Resource Sections

• 'Elwin, Syd J.', in The Giant's Eye: the Optical Munitions Exhibition, A Bright Sparcs Exhibition, Australian Science Archives Project, 1997, http://www.asap.unimelb.edu.au/bsparcs/exhib/omp/people/elwin.htm. Details