Papers of Graeme M. Clark, 1944-2015 [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 316678
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Clark, Graeme M., 1935-
- Related Online Resources:
- Finding aid at National Library of Australia
- Access Conditions:
- Part available for research; part requires permission for research. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- [1944-2015]
- 33.79 metres (162 boxes) + 7 cartons + 1 small folio box + 2 medium folio boxes + 1 large folio box + 3 map folios + 1 container.
- Summary:
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MS 8696 comprises papers relating to Graeme Clark's career and the development of the bionic ear or cochlear implant, including general correspondence, notebooks and diaries, papers relating to research and development, audio tapes, photographs and slides, speeches, press clippings and other material, certificates and draft material for Clark's book Sounds from silence (2000) and June Epstein's The story of the bionic ear (1989) (55 boxes, 1 small container).
The Acc98.130 instalment includes a bound volume of Scientific publications, vol. 9 (1995-1996); a spiral bound volume of press clippings and media releases, 1969-1998; and, five files of loose press clippings numbered 1-661 (1 box).
The Acc06.189 instalment comprises material relating to the development of the cochlear implant including papers, letters, manuscripts, theses and books; and, material relating to Clark's early life and career (75 boxes, 1 small folio box, 1 large folio box).
The Acc09.043 instalment comprises a collection of lecture slides, photographs of cochlear implants, a first day postal cover and certificate of appreciation (4 boxes, 7 cartons, 3 map folios).
The Acc11.013 instalment comprises correspondence and papers relating to various aspects of Clark’s work, including the Bionic Ear Institute, Cochlear Ltd., applications for funding, early market study and development cost plan relating to the commercial feasability of cochlear implantation; opening of the Graeme Clark Centre for Innovation in the Sciences; typscripts of addresses by Clark at a variety of funtions and conferences; and journals and publications containing articles and writings by or about Clark. There is also a large group of CDs/DVDs with a varied range of subject matters (3 boxes, 1 medium folio box).
The Acc12.012 instalment consists of papers relating to prizes and awards won by Clark, including the Lister medal, the Zottermann medal, the Otto Schmitt award and the International Speech Association medal, and eight DVDs promoting and celebrating Clark's work (1 box).
The Acc13.101 instalment comprises a bound volume of scientific publications by Graeme Clark from between 2004- 2012; 6 published DVDs of oral history recordings (1 box).
The Acc15.003 instalment comprises typescripts of papers presented; copies of journal articles; publications; reports; submissions; press clippings; and transcripts relating to the development of the Bionic Ear, or cochlear implant (2 boxes).
The Acc16.166 instalment comprises papers relating to the development of a multi-channel cochlear implant. Included are addresses, papers, and lectures presented by Clark; papers relating to his book Cochlear Implants: fundamentals and applications; awards received by Clark; typescripts of articles and book chapters; publications by Clark and others; journals and newsletters; and copies of theses submitted by students at the University of Melbourne. There are also annual reports of the Bionic Ear Institute, the Human Communication Research Centre, and the Cooperative Research Centre (19 boxes).
The Acc18.117 instalment comprises prototypes of Cochlear Implant Receiver-Stimulators dating from 1979, 1982, 1985 and 1990 together with a bound book created by patients to honour Clark on the occasion of his 80th birthday in 2015 (1 box, 1 medium folio box).
- Biography/History:
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Otolaryngologist and cochlear implant inventor. Graeme Milbourne Clark led pioneering research and development of the bionic ear, a multiple-channel cochlear implant which enables hearing and speech comprehension in people with severe-to-profound hearing loss. Born in Camden, New South Wales in 1935, Clark's career path was motivated by his own father's deafness. Extensive study in the fields of medicine and surgery with specialisation in ear, nose and throat surgery led to his appointment in 1970 as foundation Professor of Otolaryngology at the University of Melbourne.
In 1984 Clark founded the Bionic Ear Institute as an independent, non-profit research organisation, remaining as director until 2004. Throughout his career and since "retirement" in 2004, Clark has maintained an active involvement in a large number of Australian and international organisations in his efforts to provide effective hearing for the deaf. He has been the recipient of a large number of awards and honours in recognition of his achievements, including Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in 1983 and Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) in 2004.
- Notes:
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- Manuscript reference no.: MS 8696, MS Acc98.130, MS Acc06.189, MS Acc09.043, MS Acc11.013, MS Acc12.012, MS Acc13.101, MS Acc15.003, MS Acc16.166, MS Acc18.117.
- Associated materials: The Graeme M. Clark Collection of Awards, 1958-2016, MS 10114.
- Associated materials: Middle ear and neural mechanisms in hearing and in the management of deafness, 1969, MS 3104.
- MS 8696 copy Digital master available National Library of Australia
- Related Material:
- Interview with Prof. Graeme Clark, Director of Bionic Ear Institute and Laureate Professor of Otolaryngology; Located at; National Library of Australia Oral History collection ORAL TRC 4897.
- Reproduction:
- In part, photocopies. [S.l.].
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Finding aid available online.
- Subject:
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- Clark, Graeme M., 1935- -- Archives
- Clark, Graeme M., 1935- -- Awards
- University of Melbourne. Department of Otolaryngology -- Employees -- Archives
- Bionic Ear Institute (Australia) -- Archives
- Otolaryngologists -- Australia -- Archives
- Surgeons -- Australia -- Archives
- Hearing -- Research -- Australia
- Ear -- Research -- Australia
- Cochlear implants
- Deafness -- Rehabilitation
- Deaf -- Rehabilitation -- Australia
- Time Coverage:
- 1944-2015
- Occupation:
- Other authors/contributors:
- Bionic Ear Institute (Australia)
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- Copying of Graeme M. Clark's copyright material permitted for research purposes.
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