Russel Ward | |
|---|---|
| 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) |
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.