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Laurie B. McCalman (1919-1994) |
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Laurie McCalman was born in Geelong, and attended the Geelong Mechanics’ Institute. He joined the Prahran Mechanics’ Institute in 1972, and was elected to the Committee in 1980. McCalman was a dedicated committee member of the Prahran Historical & Arts Society and edited their newsletter for ten years. His history of the Prahran Mechanics’ Institute, Pioneer and Hardy Survivor, was published in 1983 as part of the Society’s Prahran Historical Series. During McCalman’s time on the Committee, much research into the potential direction and future of the Library was conducted, and the decision was |
made to change the emphasis of the library collection to Victorian and local history. It was thought that a research collection of this type would benefit the Library by restoring the collection’s usefulness and educational value, and by eliminating any competition with the other general libraries in the area. The 'Laurie McCalman Lecture' is held at the library annually, and is jointly presented by the Prahran Mechanics' Insitute and Prahran Historical & Arts Society. (Source: Dr Janet McCalman) |
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