Minnie Frisby (b. 1877): Purpose and Audience
Regenia Gagnier points out that many working-class writers begin their autobiographies with ‘an apology for their ordinariness’ (Gagnier, 338). However, Minnie’s Memories …
Minnie Frisby (b. 1877): Life and Labour
Alongside childhood, working life and labour is a significant theme in Memories. After discovering Minnie’s maiden name through her marriage on Ancestry …
Billie-Gina Researching Writing Lives
Being a novice blogger I was initially concerned about what would be asked of me during the Writing Lives project. Although I …
Minnie Frisby (b. 1877): Reading and Writing
Early nineteenth century literacy was based on the ability to sign the marriage register. Education was a gift that was taken away …