Dr Malcolm Watson, circa 1905, 1905
Scope and Contents
100 x 75 mm. Showing Dr (later Sir) Malcolm WATSON (1873-1955) with a group of Chinese boys. Watson served in the Malayan Medical Service from 1900-1908 and was also in private practice in Malaya from 1900-1928. His first appointment was as District Surgeon, Selangor. His most important work was in the field of malaria research, which he started at Klang in 1901 and he served as a member of the F.M.S. Malaria Board from 1911-1928. He also researched the subject in the Netherlands East Indies (1911), India (1923), Africa (1929), and the Balkans (1930). He was the author of a number of works on malaria and its control and was Director of the Ross Institute from 1933-1942.
Dates
- Creation: 1905
Creator
- From the Fonds: British, Association of Malaysia and Singapore (Person)
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Biographical / Historical
Photographer unknown.
Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Good condition.
Physical Description
negative
General
PJ. Copy negative only.
Originator(s)
Unknown
Finding aid date
2002-05-20 12:09:44+00:00
Subject
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