Gloria Rawlinson
Gloria Jasmine Rawlinson (1 October 1918 – 25 July 1995) was a New Zealand poet, novelist, short-story writer and editor. She was born in Ha'apai, Tonga, in 1918, the daughter of Ethel Rose (Rosalie) Jennings and Alexander John Rawlinson.[1]
Biography
[edit]After arriving in New Zealand in 1924, Rawlinson was affected by the poliomyelitis epidemic with infantile paralysis.[2] After being hospitalised for four years, she remained paralysed and using a wheelchair for her life. Despite her incapacitation, Rawlinson was responsible for the care of her mother and uncle, until they passed in 1988 and 1993 respectively.[2]
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Her work in literature is what brought her to fame, at the age of 15 she was well-known for her second volume of poetry titled "Perfume vendor". This work sold 7,000 copies and was translated into Dutch and Japanese.[2] Most her work was written from her home on Market Road in Epsom, Auckland.[2]
1938 Concert Programme
[edit]Gloria Rawlinson co-conducted The Happiness Club Armistice Day, "Twenty Years After", in November 1938.[2]
The proceeds went to the Plunket Society.
References
[edit]- ^ Ensing, Riemke. "Gloria Jasmine Rawlinson". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
- ^ a b c d e Bush, Graham (2006). The History of Epsom. Auckland: Epsom & Eden District Historical Society Inc. pp. 273–274.
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