Letter from Victorian Optical Association to Bertram Nathan advising conferring of Life Membership
 Catalogue Number: 4171 Letter from Victorian Optical Association to Bertram Nathan advising conferring of Life Membership Category: Papers Sub-Category: Letter, notes, memos Association: Francis R Slade Year Of Publication/Manufacture: 1951 Time Period: 1940 to 1999 Place Of Publication/Manufacture: Kurrajong House, Collins Street Publisher/Manufacturer: Francis R Slade, Honorary Secretary, Victorian Optical Association Description Of Item: Single octavo sheet (125 mm x 203 mm) of Victorian Optical Association letterhead dated 11th September 1951 addressed to Bertram Nathan advising him of his election as an Honorary Life Member and an invitation to receive the award at the VOA Annual Dinner. Signed by Francis R Slade, Honorary Secretary, Victorian Optical Association. Historical Significance: HH Baker FSMC is credited with founding the Victorian Optical Association on the 23rd of May 1911. Bert Nathan was an active member of the VOA progressing the profession to registration and into university based education. See People Who Made History tab for further information How Acquired: Donated by Helen Robbins Date Acquired: 29/3/2022 Condition: Good Location: Archive office. Pamphlet and ephemera filing cabinet. Drawer 10 |