Lorna Kite (b. 1916): Purpose and Audience
Lorna’s motivation for writing lies at the beginning of her autobiography. Her purpose was to show her dedication towards her nursing duties. …
Miss P. Wilson (b.1918-): Researching Writing Lives
Harrison McMillan, May 2, 2019 Researching Writing Lives, Miss P. Wilson It was difficult to find an author whose story truly captured …
Lorna Kite (b.1916): Researching Writing Lives
Being a part of the Writing Lives project has definitely been a rewarding experience. I have always been interested in history and …
Lorna Kite (b . 1916): War & Memory
As we know, the second world war broke out in September of 1939, a year after Lorna trained to become a QAIMS …
Ken Hayter (b.1940): Researching Writing Lives
I never thought I would be given the opportunity to be a part of such a highly praised public source such as …
Norah Fearon Knight (1910-2000): Home & Family (2/2)
‘Terry is painting a picture of the old house, so there will be a permanent memorial of an era of gas lamps, …
Edna Bold (1904 – 1987): An Introduction
Introducing Edna Bold (1904 – 1987) Upon first reading the memoir of Edna Bold, my first impression is that she is had …
Lorna Kite (b.1916): Habits, Beliefs and Recreation.
Lorna’s habits and beliefs convey how these help to form her personal identity; what cultural beliefs and activities did she maintain as …
Winifred Till: Researching Writing Lives
Researching my author’s life and writing has taught me how valuable working class writing/memoirs are in understanding and learning about social …
Guy Oates (1905-1987): Biographical Entry
8 books.Family History – family came from Knaresborough.Guy Oates:Born Knaresborough (30th March 1905)Died in Aylesbury (28th January 1987) Volume One: Contents:The years …