Dr Winifred CurtisThe grand lady of Tasmanian botany

Tributes

Winifred has always been concerned for the welfare of those around her. She has shown great kindness and generosity to those in need, although always in an unobtrusive way which has mostly passed unnoticed, except by those directly concerned.

Gintaras Kantvilas tribute to Winifred Curtis,  2005 exhibition notes

Alumni News cover

Alumni News obitury

Kantvillas, G (2005) Dr Winifred Mary Curtis 1905-2005, Alumni News 29, December 2005 Unversity of Tasmania 

 

The Mercury,  7 November 2005

The Mercury, 25 October 2005

 

 

Winifred has conducted her research without fanfare but with humility and a dedication to precision: in her view, her considerable achievements are simply a job that needed to be done and a foundation for others to build upon.

Gintaras Kantvilas tribute to Winifred Curtis,  2005 exhibition notes