Research Project
Researchers: Jones, Michael , Legge, John Williamson (hasAssociatonWith, isRelatedTo) , McCarthy, Ann , Tropea, Rachel
Full description This project was established to document the involvement of the Australian Science Archives Project (ASAP) and subsequent organisations with the records of John Williamson (Jack) Legge. Legge is known for his work in biochemistry; he carried out physiological research on chemical warfare problems for the Ministry of Munitions, including mustard gas experiments. On returning to Melbourne after working in England, Legge took up a laboratory in the Old Chemical School at the University of Melbourne and lectured on biochemistry until the 1980s. In the mid-1980s Legge ran the radio program 'CR Science', familiarising audiences with scientific achievements around the world. The records of J.W. Legge were donated to ASAP by his son. The collection is small, comprising only about 1.2 linear metres. The records of Jack Legge were transferred to the State Library of Victoria in 2007, and the arrangement and description of the records and publication of the John Williamson Legge Guide to Records were completed in 2008 by staff of the Centre.
Data time period: 06 11 1995