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 English AACR2 Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules Person created 1993-10-20 human McCarthy, G.J., Rosanne Walker and Helen Cohn updated 2026-05-05 human https://www.eoas.info/biogs/P001137b.htm person Chisholm Alexander Hugh OBE AACR2 28 March 1890 10 July 1977 Place of Birth Maryborough, Victoria, Australia Place of Death Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Naturalist Journalist Ornithologist Alexander Hugh (Alec) Chisholm published many books on Australia's flora and fauna over the years 1932-1966 and edited a number of prominent Australian newspapers (including Argus (Melbourne), Australasian (Melbourne) and Sunday pictorial (Sydney)), magazines and books including the compilation of The Australian encyclopaedia (1958). He left school at 12 and did various jobs, contributed notes on bird life to the local press, then to newspapers in Melbourne, and was honorary nature teacher in Victorian high schools. As a young man he joined the poet Mary Gilmore in a campaign against the slaughter of egrets for women's feather hats. He was an active participant in natural history societies in the several states in which he lived, holding office as President and editing their journals. He was a Fellow of the Royal Australian Historical Society and the Royal Historical Society of Queensland, and a corresponding member of the British Ornithologists' Union. 1907 1910 Career position - Member, Australasian Ornithologist's Union 1910 1961 Career position - Member, Royal Australasian Ornithologist's Union 1911 1915 Career position - Reporter, Maryborough and Dunolly advertiser, Victoria 1915 1922? Career position - Reporter for the Brisbane mail 1918 1922 Career position - Adviser and lecturer on natural history for the Queensland Government 1919 1922 Career position - President, Queensland Gould League of Bird Lovers 1920 1922 Career position - Editor, Queensland naturalist 1921 1922 Career position - President, Field Naturalists' Club of Queensland 1922 1922 Career position - Corresponding Fellow, American Ornithologists' Union 1922 1977 Award - Life Member, Queensland Naturalists' Club 1926 1928 Career position - Editor, Emu 1934 1934 Career position - President, Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales 1934 1977 Award - Fellow, Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales 1937 1938 Career position - President, Field Naturalists Club of Victoria 1937 1938 Career position - President, Victorian Bird Observers' Club 1939 1940 Career position - President, Royal Australasian Ornithologists Union 1939 1948 Career position - Editor, The Victorian naturalist 1940 1940 Award - Australian Natural History Medallion, Field Naturalist Club of Victoria 1940 1940 Award - Inaugural Australian Natural History Medallion 1940 1977 Career position - Corresponding Member, British Ornithologists' Union 1941 1971 Award - Fellow, Royal Australasian Ornithologists Union 1947 1947 Career position - Editor Who's who in Australia 1954 1961 Career position - Member of Council, Royal Historical Society of Australia 1958 1958 Award - Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) 1958 1958 Career position - Editor-in-Chief, Australian encyclopaedia 1959 1960 Career position - President, Royal Historical Society of Australia 1960 1977 Award - Life Member, Maryborough Field Naturalists' Club 1961 1971 Award - Fellow, Royal Australasian Ornithologist's Union 1964 1977 Award - Fellow, Royal Historical Society of Queensland 1964 1977 Career position - Member of Council, Royal Historical Society of Australia 1965 1977 Award - Honorary Life Member, Wild Life Preservation Society of Australia 1971 1977 Award - Honorary Member, Royal Australasian Ornithologist's Union Queensland Naturalists' Club (1922 - )

Life Member 1922 - 1977

 Field Naturalists' Club of Queensland (1906 - 1922)

President 1921 - 1922

 Queensland naturalist (1908 - )

Editor 1920 - 1922

 The Victorian naturalist (1884 - )

Editor 1939 - 1948

 Royal Australasian Ornithologists' Union (1910 - 1997)

President 1939 - 1940; Fellow 1941 - 1974; Honorary Member 1971 - 1977

 Australian Natural History Medallion, Field Naturalists Club of Victoria (1940 - )

Inaugural recipient of the Medallion 1940

 The Field Naturalists Club of Victoria Inc (1880 - )

President 1937 - 1938

 Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales (1879 - )

President 1934; Fellow 1934 - 1977

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 'Chisholm, Alexander Hugh (Alec)', in Encyclopedia of Australian Science and Innovation, Centre for Transformative Innovation, Swinburne University of Technology Chisholm, Alexander Hugh (Alec) Swinburne University of Technology, Centre for Transformative Innovation Encyclopedia of Australian Science and Innovation Journal Article: Alexander Hugh Chisholm, OBE, CMZS., C.F.A.O.U. (1890-1977). An Appreciation Willis, J. H. Alexander Hugh Chisholm, OBE, CMZS., C.F.A.O.U. (1890-1977). An Appreciation 1977 The Victorian naturalist 94 5 188-190 Journal Article: Newspapers as a Source of Information about Natural History Balmford, Peter Newspapers as a Source of Information about Natural History 1985 The Victorian naturalist 102 1 20-27 Journal Article: Alexander Hugh Chisholm McGill, A. R. Alexander Hugh Chisholm 1977 The Emu 77 232-235 Book Section: Chisholm, Alexander Hugh (Alec) (1890-1977), journalist, ornithologist and encyclopaedist Kloot, Tess Chisholm, Alexander Hugh (Alec) (1890-1977), journalist, ornithologist and encyclopaedist Melbourne Melbourne University Press 1993 Australian dictionary of biography, volume 13: 1940 - 1980 A-De John Ritchie 422-423 Journal Article: J. R. Elsey, Surgeon, Naturalist, Explorer Chisholm, A. H. J. R. Elsey, Surgeon, Naturalist, Explorer 1964 Queensland Naturalist 17 3/4 60-70 Journal Article: John Gould's Australian Prospectus Chisholm, A. H. John Gould's Australian Prospectus 1942 Emu 42 74-84 Book: The Story of Elizabeth Gould Chisholm, A. H. The Story of Elizabeth Gould Melbourne Hawthorn Press 1944 Journal Article: The Diaries of S. W. Jackson Chisholm, A. H. The Diaries of S. W. Jackson 1958 Emu 58 75-76 Book Section: Bennett, George (1804-1893), medical practitioner and naturalist Chisholm, A. H. Bennett, George (1804-1893), medical practitioner and naturalist Melbourne Melbourne University Press 1966 Australian dictionary of biography, volume 1: 1788 - 1850 A-H Douglas Pike 85-86 Book: Ferdinand von Mueller Chisholm, A. H. Ferdinand von Mueller Melbourne Oxford University Press 1962 Great Australians Book: The Incredible Year Chisholm, A. H. The Incredible Year Sydney Angus & Robertson 1940 Book Section: Ramsay, Edward Pierson (1842-1916), ornithologist and zoologist Chisholm, A. H. Ramsay, Edward Pierson (1842-1916), ornithologist and zoologist Melbourne Melbourne University Press 1976 Australian dictionary of biography, volume 6: 1851 - 1890 R - Z Bede Nairn 3-4 Journal Article: Birds of the Gilbert Diary, part [1-] 2 Chisholm, A. H. Birds of the Gilbert Diary, part [1-] 2 1944-1945 Emu 44 2-3 131-150, 183-200 Book: An Explorer and His Birds. John Gilbert's Discoveries in 1844-5 Chisholm, A. H. An Explorer and His Birds. John Gilbert's Discoveries in 1844-5 Melbourne Brown, Prior, Anderson 1945 Journal Article: Dudley Dickison - Student of Birds and Books Chisholm, A. H. Dudley Dickison - Student of Birds and Books 1967 The Victorian naturalist 84 8 251-253 Book Section: Barrett, Charles Leslie (1879-1959), naturalist and journalist Chisholm, A. H. Barrett, Charles Leslie (1879-1959), naturalist and journalist Melbourne Melbourne University Press 1979 Australian dictionary of biography, volume 7: 1891 - 1939 A-Ch Bede Nairn and Geoffrey Serle 185 Book Section: Calvert, James Snowden (1825-1884), explorer and botanist Chisholm, A. H. Calvert, James Snowden (1825-1884), explorer and botanist Melbourne Melbourne University Press 1969 Australian dictionary of biography, volume 3: 1851 - 1890 A-C Douglas Pike 333 Book Section: Broinowski, Gracius Joseph (1837-1913), artist and ornithologist Chisholm, A. H. Broinowski, Gracius Joseph (1837-1913), artist and ornithologist Melbourne Melbourne University Press 1969 Australian dictionary of biography, volume 3: 1851 - 1890 A-C Douglas Pike 239 Edited Book: Journal of a Voyage to New South Wales with Sixty-five Plates of New Descript Animals, Birds, Lizards, Serpents, Curious Cones of Trees and other Natural Productions by John White, Esq. Chisholm, A. H. Journal of a Voyage to New South Wales with Sixty-five Plates of New Descript Animals, Birds, Lizards, Serpents, Curious Cones of Trees and other Natural Productions by John White, Esq. Sydney Angus & Robertson for Royal Australian Historical Society 1962 Book Section: Atkinson, Caroline Louisa Waring (1834-1872), naturalist and writer Chisholm, A. H. Atkinson, Caroline Louisa Waring (1834-1872), naturalist and writer Melbourne Melbourne University Press 1969 Australian dictionary of biography, volume 3: 1851 - 1890 A-C Douglas Pike 59-60 Journal Article: Obituaries: Roy Percy Cooper Chisholm, A. H. Obituaries: Roy Percy Cooper 1977 Emu 77 2 88 Book Section: Elsey, Joseph Ravenscroft (1834-1857), surgeon, explorer and naturalist Chisholm, A. H. Elsey, Joseph Ravenscroft (1834-1857), surgeon, explorer and naturalist Melbourne Melbourne University Press 1972 Australian dictionary of biography, volume 4: 1851 - 1890 D-J Douglas Pike 139 Book Section: Coxen, Charles (1809-1876), naturalist and politician Chisholm, A. H. Coxen, Charles (1809-1876), naturalist and politician Melbourne Melbourne University Press 1969 Australian dictionary of biography, volume 3: 1851 - 1890 A-C Douglas Pike 487-488 Book Section: Cayley, Neville William (1886-1950), ornithologist and artist Chisholm, A. H. Cayley, Neville William (1886-1950), ornithologist and artist Melbourne Melbourne University Press 1979 Australian dictionary of biography, volume 7: 1891 - 1939 A-Ch Bede Nairn and Geoffrey Serle 596-597 Journal Article: Bird seeking in Queensland 1779 - 1922 (part 1-2) Chisholm, A. H. Bird seeking in Queensland 1779 - 1922 (part 1-2) 1922 Queensland naturalist 3 5 66-70, 93-101 Journal Article: The late Dr Shirley Chisholm, A. H.; and White, C. T. The late Dr Shirley 1922 Queensland naturalist 3 87 Journal Article: Tom Iredale Chisholm, A. H.; and Serventy, D. L. Tom Iredale 1973 Emu 73 2 74-8 Book Section: Gilbert, John (1810?-1845), naturalist and explorer Chisholm, A. H. Gilbert, John (1810?-1845), naturalist and explorer Melbourne Melbourne University Press 1966 Australian dictionary of biography, volume 1: 1788 - 1850 A-H Douglas Pike 441-442 Journal Article: J. R. Elsey, Explorer of the Never-Never Chisholm, A. H. J. R. Elsey, Explorer of the Never-Never 1966 Journal of the Royal Australian Historical Society 52 Journal Article: Mrs John Gould and her Relations Chisholm, A. H. Mrs John Gould and her Relations 1941 Emu April Book: Nature fantasy in Australia Chisholm, Alec H. Nature fantasy in Australia London J. M. Dent 1932 Journal Article: The Ornithological History of Queensland Chisholm, A. H. The Ornithological History of Queensland 1922 Queensland Naturalist lii 66-79; 93-101; 115-123 Journal Article: Some Letters from George Grey to John Gould Chisholm, A. H. Some Letters from George Grey to John Gould 1938 Emu 38 2 216-26 Journal Article: Some Early Letters in Australian Ornithology Chisholm, A. H. Some Early Letters in Australian Ornithology 1964 Emu 63 Book Section: Gould, Elizabeth (1804-1841), natural history artist Chisholm, A. H. Gould, Elizabeth (1804-1841), natural history artist Melbourne Melbourne University Press 1966 Australian dictionary of biography, volume 1: 1788 - 1850 A-H Douglas Pike 465 Book Section: Gould, John (1804-1881), zoologist Chisholm, A. H. Gould, John (1804-1881), zoologist Melbourne Melbourne University Press 1966 Australian dictionary of biography, volume 1: 1788 - 1850 A-H Douglas Pike 465-467 Book Section: Helms, Richard (1842-1914), zoologist and botanist Chisholm, A. H. Helms, Richard (1842-1914), zoologist and botanist Melbourne Melbourne University Press 1972 Australian dictionary of biography, volume 4: 1851 - 1890 D-J Douglas Pike 374 Journal Article: John Gilbert. Some Letters to Gould Chisholm, A. H. John Gilbert. Some Letters to Gould 1938 Emu 38 2 186-99 Journal Article: Obituary. Gilbert Roscoe Gannon Chisholm, A. H. Obituary. Gilbert Roscoe Gannon 1968 Proceedings of the Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales 89 12 Journal Article: The Story of John Gilbert. Chisholm, A. H. The Story of John Gilbert. 1940 Emu 39 156-176 Book: Strange New World: the Adventures of John Gilbert and Ludwig Leichardt Chisholm, A. H. Strange New World: the Adventures of John Gilbert and Ludwig Leichardt Sydney Angus & Robertson 1955 Book Section: Wheelwright, Horace (Horatio) William (1815-1865), hunter, naturalist and writer Chisholm, A. H. Wheelwright, Horace (Horatio) William (1815-1865), hunter, naturalist and writer Melbourne Melbourne University Press 1976 Australian dictionary of biography, volume 6: 1851 - 1890 R - Z Bede Nairn 383-384 Book: Idling in green places: a life of Alec Chisholm McGregor, Russell Idling in green places: a life of Alec Chisholm North Melbourne Australian Scholarly Publishing 2019 Journal Article: Mateship with nature: nationalism and conservation in the writings of Alec Chisholm McGregor, Russell Mateship with nature: nationalism and conservation in the writings of Alec Chisholm 2021 Environment and history 27 1 399-420 Journal Article: Alec Chisholm and the extinction of the Paradise Parrot McGregor, Russell Alec Chisholm and the extinction of the Paradise Parrot 2021 Historical Records of Australian Science 32 2 156-67 Review: Australian journal of biography and history Morgan, Ruth A. 2021 Australian journal of biography and history 5 287-90 Book: The Flight of the Emu: a Hundred Years of Australian Ornithology 1901-2001 Robin, Libby The Flight of the Emu: a Hundred Years of Australian Ornithology 1901-2001 Melbourne Melbourne University Press 2001 Alexander Hugh (Alec) Chisholm - Oral History Recording National Library of Australia Oral History Collection Alexander Hugh (Alec) Chisholm - Oral History Recording TRC 121/34 June 1972 Oral history recording with Mel Pratt, 19-20 June 1972, one tape reel and a 53 page transcript. Chisholm discusses his early interest in nature; his early career in journalism; the Maryborough and Dunolly Advertiser, Victoria; the 1917 conscription riots; Queensland politics; T.H. Ryan; E.G. Theodore; Frank Forde; Lamington National Park; Bernard O'Reilly; E.J. Banfield; the Atrichornis; paradise parrot; Sir Matthew Nathan; Edward, Prince of Wales; Conan Doyle; limitation of fauna for the American Museum of Natural History; Institute of Journalists, Sydney; Lady de Chair; Sir Philip Game; Admiral Evans; Nellie Stewart; Jack Idriess; Dr H.V. Evatt; animals for the British Museum; Sir Hubert Wilkins; Billy Hughes; Artie Fadden as mimic; Lady Gowrie; demise of the Argus; Hitler; John Gould; Sir Keith Murdoch; Duke of Gloucester; the Australian Encyclopedia. 1 tape reel Audio Alexander Hugh (Alec) Chisholm - Oral History Recording National Library of Australia Oral History Collection Alexander Hugh (Alec) Chisholm - Oral History Recording DeB 42 1960 Oral history recording with Hazel de Berg 1960, c15 minutes, 5 page transcript. Chisholm speaks of the work involved in compiling the Australian encyclopaedia. 1 cassette Audio Alexander Hugh (Alec) Chisholm - Records Mitchell and Dixson Libraries Manuscripts Collection, State Library of New South Wales Alexander Hugh (Alec) Chisholm - Records ML MSS 3540 1870 - 1976 A large collection records c1870-1976 including much ornithological material, records dealing with the editing of "The Australian Encyclopedia", and records dealing with L. Leichhardt; there is a 72 page detailed contents list [43 cartons and 6 boxes, ML MSS 3540]. 46 cartons approx. Artwork, Photographs Alexander Hugh (Alec) Chisholm - Records National Library of Australia Manuscript Collection Alexander Hugh (Alec) Chisholm - Records MS 2225 1913 - 1939 Letter from Bertha Banfield to Chisholm 1920 with an article enclosed entitled 'The Golden Pair: a study in contrasts'; letter to Chisholm from Banfield 1924; letter and plan from the Queensland Department of Public Lands regarding Dunk Island; review of 'Last Leaves from Dunk Island' by E.J. Banfield which was collated and edited by Chisholm, 1913-39. 0.01 m