Melissa Slater

Henrietta Burkin (born 1904): Researching Writing Lives

“I shall have had a wonderful life, much love, some sadness, but oh, so very much laughter” (5.7) I have thoroughly enjoyed …

Henrietta Burkin (born 1904): Purpose and Audience

“This was to have been an account of my early youth… but I think I had better commence with my Mother’s early …

Henrietta Burkin (born 1904): Fun and Festivities

Henrietta celebrates her family in her memoir and participates in every celebratory occasion she can. The Burkins’ pay particular attention to birthdays, …

Henrietta Burkin (born 1904): Education and Schooling

“I always got on well with my teachers, although I was so dumb” (1.21) The 20th century introduced a variety …

Henrietta Burkin (born 1904): Habits, Culture and Beliefs

Henrietta’s memoir reminisces on a variety of hobbies and cultural activities in her community. These activities are heavily influenced by her beliefs …

Henrietta Burkin (born 1904): Life and Labour

“The woman as a worker was a particular site of argument about gender roles. The mobilisation of women in industry… offered up …

Henrietta Burkin

Henrietta Burkin (born 1904): Home and Family

Henrietta’s life is filled with powerful emotions, happy memories and strong family bonds. She prides herself on her close knit family and …

Henrietta Burkin (born 1904): Reading, Writing and Identity

Regenia Gagnier states that ‘the storytellers give counsel from their own experience and that of others… they are always nostalgic (and)… these …

Henrietta Burkin (born 1904): War and Memory

“We were brought up to be very patriotic… saluting a large union Jack” (1.20) War is a predominant theme in Henrietta Burkin’s …

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