Zoologist at University of Otago (2000); born Lincoln, Canterbury, the daughter Sir Malcolm and Lady Ruth Burns. Graduated in zoology from the University of Canterbury in 1962 and gained a PhD in limnology for the University of Toronto in 1966. For fuller details of her professional work and community activities see 88-258-10 (NZFUW).
Burns, Carolyn Waugh, 1942-
Burns, Ruth Alvina (Lady), 1912-2002 : Correspondence with Lucy Moore
Date: 1963-1987
By: Burns, Ruth Alvina (Lady), 1912-2002
Reference: MS-Papers-11710
Description: Contains correspondence to Lady Burns from her friend, botanist, Lucy Moore. The correspondence describes daily life and comments on family and friends. Also contains newsclippings and printed material relating to Moore, including an obituary and a letter from Mrs K. F. Moore thanking Lady Burns for her sympathy and her tribute to Moore following her death. Source of title - Supplied by library Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescript and printed material Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Carolyn W Burns, Dunedin, March 2014
Women scientists in physics, dentistry, periodontology and zoology
Date: [1993-2002]
From: Thomson, Andrew David, 1930-2002 : Papers relating to women in science in New Zealand
Reference: MS-Papers-7617-07
Description: Essays on women in the fields of physics, dentistry and periodontology and zoology; essay on Brewin includes newspaper clipping of her graduation Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Album (Adams-Herriott)
From: Thomson, Andrew David, 1930-2002 :Photographs relating to women in science in New Zealand
Reference: PA1-q-1057
Description: Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: 245 x 310 mm