Handbook of the course of optometric science of the Australian College of Optometry for 1952Papers / Optometry course handbook, syllabi Institution: Australian College of Optometry 1952 Australian College of Optometry Time Period: 1940 to 1999 | (Cat no. 103
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Examination papers 1962 to 1990Papers / Exam paper or record Institution: University of Melbourne 1962 - 1990 University of Melbourne Time Period: 1940 to 1999 | (Cat no. 1049
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Prospectus of the examinations for the company's diploma in ophthalmic optics, including the higher diplomaPapers / Optometry course handbook, syllabi Institution: WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF SPECTACLE MAKERS 1961 Apothecaries Hall Time Period: 1940 to 1999 | (Cat no. 105
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Graphical analysis of clinical optometric findingsPapers / Lecture notes, student notes Editor: Abel, C, Hofstetter, H. 1951 Los Angeles College of Optometry Time Period: 1940 to 1999 | (Cat no. 1066
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Various letters and papers from, to and about Professor Hughes, Director of the National Vision Research Institute (NVRI)Papers / Letter, notes, memos Time Period: 1940 to 1999 | (Cat no. 1067
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 | Certificate of Fellowship of the Institute of Ophthalmic Opticians for Ernest MacfarlanePapers / Certificate, diploma Institution: Institute of Ophthalmic Opticians 1930 James B Sly 9 - 10 Edward St London Time Period: 1900 to 1939 | (Cat no. 109
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 | Certificate of Fellowship of the Victorian Optical Association for WG ColePapers / Certificate, diploma Institution: Victorian Optical Association 1927 Time Period: 1900 to 1939 | (Cat no. 112
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 | The Philadelphia Optical College Certificate for the degree of Doctor of Optics awarded to Ernest MacFarlanePapers / Certificate, diploma Institution: The Philadelphia Optical College 1910 Time Period: 1900 to 1939 | (Cat no. 114
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Minutes of the Council of the Australian College of Optometry 1947 to 1959 including the minutes of the Annual General Meetings of the CollegePapers / Minutes, meeting papers Institution: Australian College of Optometry 1947 - 1959 Australian College of Optometry Time Period: 1940 to 1999 | (Cat no. 1194
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 | Newspaper clippings for the National Vision Research Institute (NVRI) and the research of its first Director Dr Donald MitchellPapers / Newspaper, newspaper clipping 1978 | (Cat no. 1227
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 | Minutes of the first meeting of the Opticians Registration Board 1936. Minutes of General Meeting of the Opticians Registration Board 1937Papers / Minutes, meeting papers Government body: Optican's Registration Board 1936 and 1937 Optician's Registration Board Time Period: 1900 to 1939 | (Cat no. 1242
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 | Files of unsuccessful applications for registration for the practice of optometry under the Opticians Registration Act 1935Papers / Optometry Registration Board papers Government body: Opticians Registration Board of Victoria 1936 1937 Time Period: 1900 to 1939 | (Cat no. 1311
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 | Letter to the Secretary Victorian Optical Association from Cyril H Flower about iridologyPapers / Letter, notes, memos Author: FLOWER Cyril H 1940 C H Flower Time Period: 1940 to 1999 | (Cat no. 1349
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 | Letters of resignation from the Victorian Optical AssociationPapers / Letter, notes, memos Author: COLES HE, RAPHAEL S 1937 Time Period: 1900 to 1939 | (Cat no. 1350
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Collection of spectacle prescriptions and accountsPapers / Practice stationery, Rx, accounts etc First half 20thC Time Period: 1900 to 1939 | (Cat no. 1355
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Cyril Woodford Kett. Painting by John Nathan 1980. Cat No.8.
The Museum and Archive is named in honour of Cyril Henry Woodford Kett FBOA FSMC (1890 - 1970) who was one of the five people who signed the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Australian College of Optometry in 1939.
He was a councillor of the College from 1940 to 1970 and First Vice President 1944 to 1947. He was made an honorary life member of the College in 1954. He donated numerous items of historical interest to the College that provide the foundation of the Museum. The collection formally started in 1970.
The main museum display is in the Aitken Gallery on the first floor of the ACO building. Also there are items from the collection on display in the Schultz foyer and the Nathan library of the College. These displays are changed periodically. The Aitken and Hewett Book Collections are held in the Nathan Library. The Aitken Gallery and these displays and collections can be visited at any time by appointment during ordinary opening hours of the College.
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The picture shows Mr Anthony Carbines MP and archivist Mr Michael Aitken cutting the ribbon celebrating the opening of the Aitken Gallery at the museum. Others in the photograph are Kett Museum archivists, Colin Bates, Joe Chakman, Barry Cole and Pamela Sutton, and the CEO of the Australian College of Optometry, Ms Maureen O’Keefe.
French gilt brass 5 draw spyglass (small monocular telescope) circa 1820. Foliate & floral decoration around eyepiece, ribbed casing with suspension ring. Five draw telescopic action extends the spyglass for use. Diameter: 32mm, Length closed: 15mm: extended: 40mm. Cat No 3568