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Biography: Thomson, James Allan

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The Thomson Medal

Read about the Royal Society's Thomson Medal for 'for outstanding contributions to the organisation, support and application of science and/or technology and/or the humanities in New Zealand, awarded annually', awarded in memory of Allan Thomson and his father George.

Bibliography

Galbreath, R. Scholars & gentlemen both: G.M. & Allan Thomson in New Zealand science & education. Wellington, 2002

Hornibrook, N. de B. 'Centenary of the birth of James Allan Thomson, 1881–1928'. Newsletter - Geological Society of New Zealand No 54 (Oct. 1981): 21–25

Obit. New Zealand Journal of Science and Technology 10, No 2 (July 1928): 65–70

How to cite this page

N. De B. Hornibrook. 'Thomson, James Allan', Dictionary of New Zealand Biography, first published in 1996. Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/biographies/128980/sources (accessed 4 June 2026).