LEE, Elizabeth (Nellie)
Item
Title
LEE, Elizabeth (Nellie)
Identifier
VHP0013
firstName
Elizabeth E.
familyName
Lee
Known as
Nellie Lee
Biography
Professor Elizabeth E. Lee (2nd February 1924-11 April 2018), affectionately known as 'Nellie', was the daughter of Myles and Penelope Lee, Mainguard Street, Galway, 'a family renowned for its intellectual capacity and musical talent' (Eileen Scanlon). She retired in 1989, after 42 years on the staff of the University. Her particular field within Chemistry was carbohydrate research.
Among Nellie Lee's interests outside her career in Chemistry was her passion for camogie. Having been a noted player, she mentored the College teams in many of their Ashbourne Cup wins (1948, 1949, 1956, 1957, 1964, 1968, 1978, 1979, 1989, 1990 and 1994). As a staff member she would travel with the team to their away matches. In 1965 she became President of the UCG Camogie Club and her unfailing support for the sport was warmly appreciated by generations of students, as was her acknowledged ability as a teacher.
Among Nellie Lee's interests outside her career in Chemistry was her passion for camogie. Having been a noted player, she mentored the College teams in many of their Ashbourne Cup wins (1948, 1949, 1956, 1957, 1964, 1968, 1978, 1979, 1989, 1990 and 1994). As a staff member she would travel with the team to their away matches. In 1965 she became President of the UCG Camogie Club and her unfailing support for the sport was warmly appreciated by generations of students, as was her acknowledged ability as a teacher.
References
- Personal communication: Michael J. Brennan, emails, 2020
- Eileen Scanlon, 'Professor Lee - Ashbourne and NUIG', at http://www.geocities.ws/nuigcamogie/prof-lee.html. Accessed 2023.04.03
- 'Obituary: Professor Elizabeth E. Lee, Hon FICI, NUIG', Irish Chemical News, 2 (July 2018) at https://www.chemistryireland.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Irish-Chemical-News-2018-Issue-2.pdf. Accessed 2023.07.23.
Bibliographic Citation
J. Conroy, 'Lee, Elizabeth (Nellie)', Visual History Retired Staff Collection, University of Galway Digital Collections, Asset Id 13829, Archival Record Id VHRS
Key Words
Chemistry
Camogie
Language
English
Publisher
University of Galway Library
Date Modified
23 July 2023
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