• Entry type: Person
  • Entry ID: AWE0331

Scott, Helena

(1832 – 1910)
  • Born 11 April 1832, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
  • Died 24 November 1910
  • Occupation Artist, Naturalist

Summary

Along with her sister Harriet (q.v.), Helena was educated by her father Alexander Walker Scott, an entomologist and entrepreneur. After the publication of Australian Lepidoptera, the sisters were elected honorary members of the Australian Entomological Society.

Archival resources

  • Australian Museum
    • Papers of Harriet and Helena Scott.
  • Mitchell and Dixson Libraries Manuscripts Collection
    • Scott family - papers, being material belonging to Mary Anne Scott, 1880-1893
    • Scott Family (Rose Scott) papers, 1777-1925 [MLMSS 38/1-79]

Published resources

Related entries


  • Sister
    • Scott, Harriet (1830 - 1907)
  • Cousin
    • Scott, Rose (1847 - 1925)
  • Related Concepts
    • Women and Botany