From Colln to Collin
 Catalogue Number: 4240 From Colln to Collin Category: Book Sub-Category: Booklet Author: Collin, Herman E Year Of Publication/Manufacture: 1979 Time Period: 1940 to 1999 Place Of Publication/Manufacture: Melbourne, Australia Publisher/Manufacturer: Herman Collin Description Of Item: Comb bound A4 booklet of 78 pages 220 mm x 300 mm, 49 black and white photographs, 5 copies of newspaper clippings and one line drawing. Family history of Herman Collin from 1717 to 1979. Historical Significance: Herman Collin, father of Emeritus Professor H Barry Collin, was one of the original registered optometrists in Victoria in 1936 (Reg. No. 178). He was registered under the 'experience' category having practised solely as on optometrist in Victoria for 12 years. His experience in optics was somewhat longer as he trained in Germany as an optical mechanic and optometrist from 1916 to 1919 and migrated to Australia in 1923. How Acquired: Donated by Barry Collin Date Acquired: 13/6/2022 Condition: Excellent Location: Archive office. Pamphlet and ephemera filing cabinet. Drawer 7 |