Marshall, Alan John (Jock)

Positions summary

Foundation Chair of Zoology and Comparative Physiology, 1960-1967; Dean of Science, 1961-1962

Biography

Professor Alan John Marshall was appointed to the Chair of Zoology and Comparative Physiology in December 1959 and took up the position in July 1960. He was the second professor appointed after the university's establishment. Professor Marshall came to Monash from St. Bartholomew's Medical College in the University of London, where he was a reader in Zoology and Comparative Anatomy. Prior to that he had lectured in the United States and been a demonstrator at Oxford. Professor Marshall established a department with a high international reputation and in recognition of his contribution to the university, the fauna reserve on campus was named the 'Jock Marshall' Zoology Reserve. He died on 20 July 1967 after a long illness.

Papers

Correspondence files 1949-1965
Files covering a range of subjects including administrative, academic and personal matters, some of which predate Prof. Marshall's appointment at Monash.

See also
Australian Dictionary of Biography: Marshall, Alan John (Jock)

Australian Science & Technology Heritage Centre: Alan John (Jock) Marshall

Jock Marshall One Armed Warrior by Jane Marshall