Russel Ward
Russel Braddock Ward AM (9 November 1914 – 13 August 1995) was an Australian historian best known for writing The Australian Legend (1958), an examination of the development of the "Australian character", which was awarded the Ernest Scott Prize.
Russel Ward | |
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| Born | 9 November 1914 Adelaide, South Australia |
| Died | 13 August 1995 (aged 80) |
| Awards | Ernest Scott Prize (1958) Member of the Order of Australia (1986) |
| Academic background | |
| Alma mater | University of Adelaide (BA [Hons], MA) Australian National University (PhD) |
| Thesis | The ethos and influence of the Australian pastoral worker (1956) |
| Academic work | |
| Institutions | University of New England |
| Main interests | Australian culture and identity |
| Notable works | The Australian Legend (1958) |
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