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Hope BLACK

Also known as: Jessica Hope Black née Macpherson

Born: 7 February 1919

Died: 25 January 2018

Resources

  • Image - Hope Black

    Image courtesy of Hope Black, NPWHF collection

  • References

    Hope Black co-authored the book, Marine Molluscs in Victoria (1962), still widely used as the seminal reference on this topic.

  • Link - Hope Black (Macpherson) 1919-2018

    Australian Government, Department of Environment and Energy, Australian Antarctic Division

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  • Image - Four women scientists on polar vessel "Thala Dan"

    Standing (left to right): Susan Ingham and Hope Black Seated (left to right): Dr Mary Gillham and Dr Isobel Bennett

    Photo courtesy of Hope Black, NPWHF collection