Graduated MSc in zoology from Auckland University College in 1956 and worked in the Department of Zoology at the university becomming Associate Professor in 1967. She retired in 1978. She also served on the Fauna Protection Advisory Council until it was disbanded, on the Council of the Auckland Museum and other environmental and research bodies. After her retirement she led pioneering wildlife tours in Malaysia, India, Africa, Nepal, China and Australia.
Robb, Joan, 1921-
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Holidays to South Otago, Lake Tarawera, Taranaki, and Norfolk Island
Date: 1965-1994
From: Orr, Margaret, 1923-1994 :New Zealand Holiday albums
Reference: PA1-f-252
Description: The Robb family at Rotoiti in 1865, and Margaret Orr there with the Robbs and Frys in 1987. A Holiday at Lake Tarawera in 1986; to the Catlins State Forest Park in 1992; to Taranaki and the Egmont National Park in 1993; to Norfolk Island in 1994. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).
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Holidays to Stewart Island, Paparoa National park, and Tongariro National Park
Date: 1988-1991
From: Orr, Margaret, 1923-1994 :New Zealand Holiday albums
Reference: PA1-q-925
Description: Holiday to Stewart Island in 1988; holiday to Whangaparoa, Waipoua, Kawau Island, and Rangitoto Island in 1989; holiday to Punakaiki, Paparoa National Park, and Mokihinui in 1990; holiday to Horopito, Tongariro National Park and Turangi in 1991. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).
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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).
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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