Donald Alexander MacRae (1916-2006)

Donald Alexander MacRae was the the chairman of the department of Astronomy and director of the David Dunlap Observatory from 1965 until 1978. He was an innovative teacher and a visionary scientist under whose leadership the department grew into a diversified and internationally recognized institution.

• Don MacRae's Biography and Career Highlights 
  

• In recognition of Dr. MacRae's outstanding contributions to teaching, the department of Astronomy and Astrophysics established the Donald MacRae Scholarship in Astronomy and Astrophysics for undergraduate studies.
• Remarks by Peter Martin at the inaugural presentation of the MacRae Scholarship in the fall of 2004
  

• Some personal comments about Don MacRae on the occassion of his passing December 6, 2006
• Ernie Seaquist
• Bill Clarke
• Christine Clement
  
  
• The National Film Board Movie: "Universe" - Throughout his career, Dr. MacRae was a strong supporter of public outreach.  He was the astronomer depicted in the National Film Board's 1960 Oscar-nominated short film "Universe".  The movie shows him during a nightlong vigil at the David Dunlap Observatory.  This film has garnered several awards.
  

• Obituaries
1. Cassiopeia, the newsletter of the Canadian Astronomical Society. (Winter Solstice 2006)
2. Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society (December 2007)
3. Astronomy and Geophysics (February 2008)