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Willis, Jack Lehane (1918 - 2004) |
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| Chemist and Museum director | ||
| Born: 16 March 1918 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Died: 12 November 2004. | ||
| Jack Lehane Willis initially worked as an organic chemist in private industry. He was then appointed Botanical Research Officer at the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences (later the Powerhouse Museum) in 1948. Later he became Deputy Director 1956-59 and Director 1960-79. |
Career Highlights |
| Born Sydney, 16 March 1918. Educated University of Sydney (BA, MSc). Botanical Research Officer, Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences 1948, Deputy Director 1956-59, Director 1960-79. President, Museums Association of Australia 1961-67. |
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