Joan Kerr

Joan Kerr
AM FAHA
Joan Kerr AM FAHA
Born	Eleanor Joan Lyndon; 21 February 1938; Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Died	22 February 2004 (aged 66); Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Alma mater	University of Queensland; University of Sydney; University of York;
Occupation(s)	art historian, preservationist, academic
Years active	1960–2003
Known for	Dictionary of Australian Artists

Joan Kerr AM FAHA (1938–2004) was an Australian academic and cultural preservationist. Initially her interest was sparked in preserving the architectural heritage of Australia, but over time her interests spread to art history and Australian culture in general. She taught at many universities throughout the country and was involved in Historical Societies and Preservation Trusts in a variety of the territories. She wrote books on Australia's historic architecture, feminist artists, cartoonists and her major life work was producing the Dictionary of Australian Artists: Painters, Sketchers, Photographers and Engravers to 1870.

Joan Kerr AM FAHA
Born	Eleanor Joan Lyndon (1938-02-21)21 February 1938 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Died	22 February 2004(2004-02-22) (aged 66) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Alma mater	University of Queensland University of Sydney University of York
Occupation(s)	art historian, preservationist, academic
Years active	1960–2003
Known for	Dictionary of Australian Artists