Soil scientist, sculptor. International reputation for her work in soil chemistry and plant nutrition; established the importance of trace elements in soils; world authority on Magnesium deficiency. Discovered link between colbalt deficiency in North Island volcanic areas and parts of Nelson & Southland and the wasting disease in sheep and cattle in these areas. Worked at the Cawthron Institute in Nelson for 34 years. After retirement developed her interests in sculpture, ceramics, and photography. (The Book of New Zealand women / ed Charlotte Macdonald et al). DNZB (Vol 4, 1921-1940, p273-274, K13); and Remembrance of Friends past / West & Brodie, 1999)
Kidson, Elsa Beatrice, 1905-1979
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Manuscript
Background papers to women in science in New Zealand
Date: [1993-2002]
From: Thomson, Andrew David, 1930-2002 : Papers relating to women in science in New Zealand
Reference: MS-Papers-7617-01
Description: Comprises alphabetical list of subjects of Thomson's work; essay incorporating some pioneer university graduates in botany; and essay on women in biological sciences Quantity: 1 folder(s).
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Album (Heslop-Stewart)
From: Thomson, Andrew David, 1930-2002 :Photographs relating to women in science in New Zealand
Reference: PA1-q-1058
Description: Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: 245 x 310 mm
Manuscript
Papers on women in the book
From: Bridget Williams Books : Papers relating to Book of New Zealand Women/Ko Kui Ma Te Kaupapa
Reference: 92-130-05
Description: Contains research notes and drafts for entries for `The Book of New Zealand women' Quantity: 1 box(es).
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Currie, Barbara W : Portrait of Elsa Beatrice Kidson, 1905-1979
Date: 1971
Reference: 1/2-190362-F
Description: Head and shoulders portrait of Elsa Beatrice Kidson (1905-1979), soil scientist and sculptor, taken in 1971, aged 67, after her retirement. Photographer unidentified. eDNZB project - requesting images for online Dictionary of NZ Biography and ATL collection. Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s) (copy of original print returned to owner). Physical Description: (copy of original print returned to owner)