Dictionary of Sydney

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McCarthy, Frederick

Anthropologist and archaeologist who had a long career starting at the age of 14 at the Australian Museum. His research was based on aboriginal prehistory and archaeology of Australia. He extensively recorded and photographed ethnographic aspects of aboriginal communities he visited. He also campaigned for the preservation of Aboriginal rock art and engravings. He was Foundation Principal of the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies.

Milestone
Born
Petersham, Sydney
13 Aug 1905
Died
18 Nov 1997
Occupation
Position
23 Mar 1920 - 1930
1930 - 1941
1933 - 1935
1941 - 1964