Georgina Fraser Newhall
Canadian writer, stenographer, teacher / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Georgina Fraser Newhall (née, Fraser; 2 September 1860 – 11 November 1932) was a Canadian writer of poetry and short stories, and a teacher. She was the country's first female stenographer. She distinguished herself through her poetic and prose writings. She served as the bardess of the Clan Fraser Society of Canada, and her "Fraser's Drinking Song", set to a stirring martial tune, was adopted as the society's "Faille" (welcome).[2] Newhall wrote numerous articles for leading literary periodicals. She frequently produced short stories, a line of writing in which she has had probably more success, and was more prolific than most Canadian writers of the time. Because of her versatility, she championed causes, formulated social ideas, and contributed essays to the press on the social status of women and her place in the economy of the future.[3] Newhall died in 1932.
Georgina Fraser Newhall | |
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Born | Georgina Alexandrina Fraser 2 September 1860 Galt, Canada West |
Died | 11 November 1932 (aged 72)[1] Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
Occupation | author, stenographer, teacher |
Nationality | Canadian |
Alma mater | Dr. Tassie's School |
Genre | journalism, poetry, short stories, essays |
Notable works | "Fraser's Drinking Song" |
Spouse |
Eugene Pier Newhall (m. 1884) |