Andrews, Shirley, 1915-2001

Shirley Andrews, a biochemist by profession, social activist for Indigenous Australians and folk dance teacher.

From the description of Letters from Shirley Andrews to Arthur Turnbull [manuscript], 1979-1989. 1979-1989. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 224465480

Biochemist, Aboriginal rights activist, dancer, folklorist and writer. As Senior Biochemist at the Royal Park Psychiatric Hospital in Melbourne between 1953-1977 Andrews conducted research into the effects of bromide and lithium in the treatment of mental patients. Andrews joined the Communist Party in 1945 and was active in the struggle for Aboriginal civil rights during the 1950s and 60s. Andrews was involved in the Australian folk revival from the 1950s and was a recognised authority on traditional social dance.

From the description of Papers of Shirley Andrews., 1917-2002. 1917-2002. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 224774989