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EnglishAACR2Anglo-American Cataloguing RulesPersoncreated2001-05-25humanAilie Smith and Helen Cohnupdated2026-03-03humanhttps://www.eoas.info/biogs/P003349b.htmpersonBlackJessica HopeAACR2MacPherson, Hope7 February 191925 January 2018Place of BirthHamilton, Victoria, AustraliaPlace of DeathVictoria, AustraliaMalacologistMarine biologistHope Black completed a science degree part-time, majoring in zoology and geology, while working as a museum assistant at the National Museum of Victoria. In 1946 she was appointed curator of molluscs and was the Museum's first female curator. Following her marriage in 1965, Black was required to resign. She went on to become a science teacher. Black became well known for her expertise in marine biology and malacology, and the conduct of environmental surveys. She contributed to the survey of the Snowy River Gorge in 1957 and led the survey of Port Phillip Bay 1957 - 1963. The latter is still used as a baseline to monitor change. Other research included the investigation of shipworms (Teredo species) in Victoria and South Australia. Her study of Victorian molluscs resulted in the publication, with Charles Gabriel, of Marine molluscs of Victoria (1962). Subsequently Gabriel donated his collections to the Museum, thus securing type specimens for the Museum. Black sought the participation of community members as volunteers in scientific work, leading to the establishment of groups such as the Marine Study Group of Victoria. In 1959, with Isobel Bennett, Black was in the first group of women to conduct research on Macquarie Island for the Australian National Antarctic Research Expedition. Lake Macpherson on Macquarie Island was named in her honour in 2019.19381939Career position - Temporary Museum Assistant at the National Museum of Victoria19391946Career position - Permanent Museum Assistant at the National Museum of Victoria19461946Education - Bachelor of Science (BSc), University of Melbourne19461965Career position - Curator of Molluscs at the National Museum of Victoria19521955Career position - Foundation Member, Malacological Club of Victoria19731973Career position - President, Malacological Society of Australia20122012Award - Inducted into the Victorian Honour Roll of Women
National Museum of Victoria (1858 - 1983)
Curator of Molluscs 1946 - 1965
Malacological Society of Australia (1956 - )
President 1973
Black, J Hope (1919-20180125)
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'Black, Jessica Hope (Hope)', in Encyclopedia of Australian Science and Innovation, Centre for Transformative Innovation, Swinburne University of TechnologyBlack, Jessica Hope (Hope)Swinburne University of Technology, Centre for Transformative InnovationEncyclopedia of Australian Science and InnovationThesis: Departing from their sphere: Australian women and science, 1880-1960Carey, JaneDeparting from their sphere: Australian women and science, 1880-1960MelbourneThe University of Melbourne2003Book: An illustrated index of Tasmanian shellsMay, W. L.; and Macpherson, J. H.An illustrated index of Tasmanian shellsHobartGovernment Printer1958Book: Marine molluscs of VictoriaMacPherson, J. Hope and Gabriel C. J.Marine molluscs of VictoriaParkville, Vic.Melbourne University Press1962Journal Article: Charles John GabrielMacpherson, HopeCharles John Gabriel1963Journal of the Malacological Society of Australia173-6Journal Article: Biographies, combined bibliography and new names list of John Henry Gatliff (1848 - 1935) and Charles john Gabriel (1879 - 1963)Smith, Brian J, and Black, HopeBiographies, combined bibliography and new names list of John Henry Gatliff (1848 - 1935) and Charles john Gabriel (1879 - 1963)1969Journal of the Malacological Society of Australia11232-40Journal Article: The Kershaw DynastyBlack, J. HopeThe Kershaw Dynasty2005The Victorian naturalist122351-7Resource: Shellers from the past and the presentRice, TomShellers from the past and the presentMactan Island, PhilippinesConchology Inc.2023Resource Section: Hope Black nee Macpherson, Curator of Molluscs (1919 - 2018)Carland, RebeccaHope Black nee Macpherson, Curator of Molluscs (1919 - 2018)MelbourneMuseums Victoria2011Museum Victoria collections - articlesJournal Article: Hope Black honouredCram, D.Hope Black honoured2012Victorian Branch Bulletin of the Malacological Society of Australasia263April/May2-3Journal Article: J. Hope Macpherson (Mrs Ian K. Black) 7 February 1919 - 25 January 2018Burn, Robert; and Vafiadis, PlatonJ. Hope Macpherson (Mrs Ian K. Black) 7 February 1919 - 25 January 20182018MSA newslatter1655-9Journal Article: Women in conservation science making a differenceByrne, Margaret; Broadhurst, Linda; Leishman, Michelle; and Belov, KathyWomen in conservation science making a difference2018Pacific Conservation Biology2416Journal Article: Hope Black, née Macpherson (1919- ): First Female Curator at the Museum of VictoriaCarey, JaneHope Black, née Macpherson (1919- ): First Female Curator at the Museum of Victoria2000Australasian Science21546Journal Article: Women of AMSA [Australian Marine Sciences Association]Millers, KimberleyWomen of AMSA [Australian Marine Sciences Association]2013Australian Marine Science Bulletin19040-7Journal Article: Marine studies and the FNCVSmith, Brian J.Marine studies and the FNCV2005The Victorian naturalist1226311-4