Nora Hampton (1895-1918): Habits, Culture and Belief
‘On Sundays we were in our “best” cream cashmere dresses with lace in our sleeves and neckline and leghorn hats – cream …
Mary Hollinrake (b. 1912): Habits, Culture & Belief (part 2)
In part one, I discussed Mary’s involvement with the community and also how she spent some of her teenage years. For my …
Frederick Charles Wynne- Habits, Culture and Belief (Part One)
“Our home amusements were the envy of the street. There were four members of the family who played mandolins and banjos and …
Molly Keen Childhood Memories (1903-1921): Habits, Culture and Belief
Many of Molly Keen’s habits derive from her immediate family, from the culture and beliefs they shared. The Keen family were a …
Mrs N. Jones (b.~1900): Habits, Culture & Beliefs
Within her autobiographical writing, Mrs Jones neglects to discuss her own habits and recreational activities that she engaged in during adulthood, as …
H J Harris (b.1903): Habits, Cultures and Beliefs
‘One thing that makes me difficult to get along with is that I am prone to use words not in common use …
Eleanor Hutchinson (B 1915): Habits, Culture and Belief
“It was as well that I found comfort in melody as I never remember having much else for Christmas” For Eleanor Hutchinson, …
Mary Norreen Hart (b.1928): Habits and Beliefs
“The Church of Christ was a haven” For many during the 20th century, religion was a way of life. But, for many …
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 …
John Edmonds (1911-1984): Habits, Culture, and Belief
As a child, John Edmonds always sought fun. He was an intelligent boy, who felt that life was best lived making the …