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Abstract

Professor Alan Burn (1889-1959) B.E. (Syd.), M.Sc.(Tas.), LLD. (Lond.), M.I.E. (Aust.) was Professor of Engineering 1919-1955, Vice Chancellor 1945-1949 and Acting V.C. April to June 1953. His research included studies of aerofoil theory, vortex wind tunnel, hydraulics, centrifugal and axial pumps, and stress. UT35 includes papers, lecture notes, reports, collection of lantern and kodachrome slides illustrating hydro-electric machinery. Deposited by his widow Mrs Olive Burn 1970. The papers in the UT467 collection were transferred from the basement of the Engineering Building in 1986, and include Professor Burn's research notes 1920-1955, comprising a box of 17 folders. From University Collection UT467.

From University Collection UT35, UT467.

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Authors/Creators:	University of Tasmania
Keywords:	University of Tasmania Special and Rare Collections, University of Tasmania, Professor Alan Burn, Engineering Department, research notes, professor, Vice-Chancellor, aerofoil theory, vortex wind tunnel, hydraulics, centrifugal pumps, axial pumps, dimensional stress, papers, lectures, reports, lecturer, staff, engineering, vice chancellor, 1919-1955, proceedings, conference, slides, Index, Tasmania, UTAS
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