A. A. (John) Racek papers, 1946, 1953-1958
A. A. (John) Racek papers, 1946, 1953-1958
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1946, 1953-1958
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MLMSS 8888/1X
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0.10 metres of textual material (1 outsize box)
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Fonds
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Copyright status : In copyright
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Contents
Scrapbook of Dr Albrech Adalbert (John) Racek titled 'Biological studies and investigations on penaeid prawns'. Scrapbook contains notes, sketches, correspondence, black and white photographs and newspaper clippings. An obituary has been inserted in the front cover dated 26 February 1997.
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A. A. (John) Racek papers, 1946, 1953-1958
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Presented by Dr Steven Montgomery, August 2012
Administrative / Biographical history
Dr John Racek was a pioneer of the prawn farming industry. In 1950 he migrated to Australia with his wife Anne from Czechoslovakia. In 1953 he obtained a position as a marine biologist in the Fisheries Branch of the N.S.W. Chief Secretary's Department. He was responsible for researching the biology and ecology of penacid prawns from Princess Charlo...
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MLMSS 8888/1X
Record Identifier
YRlZX8en
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/YRlZX8en
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991951
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