History of optics, ophthalmology and optometry
 Catalogue Number: 883 History of optics, ophthalmology and optometry Category: Book Sub-Category: Book of historical note Author: LEDERER Joseph Year Of Publication/Manufacture: c 1960 Time Period: 1940 to 1999 Place Of Publication/Manufacture: Sydney Publisher/Manufacturer: University of New South Wales Description Of Item: Stiff brown paper wrappers with title on front. Frontispiece chart and 123 roneoed pages and 2 page addendums. (2 copies) Historical Significance: This book was written by the foundation Professor of Optometry, Josef Lederer, as student notes. It includes 4 pages (pp 120-123) on the history of optometry in Australia. See Lederer's profile by Alexander JA Emeritus Professor Josef Lederer - A pioneer of low vision care Clin Exp Optom 2001; 84: 171-174, also on this web site under the tab 'People who made history'. How Acquired: Ex Nathan Library Condition: Wrappers damaged, otherwise good Location: Archive office. Pamphlet and ephemera filing cabinet. Drawer 1 |