Frances Porter | |
|---|---|
| Born | Frances Ann Fyfe 2 May 1925 Hāwera, New Zealand |
| Died | 3 April 2022 (aged 96) Wellington, New Zealand |
| Occupation | Historian |
| Alma mater | Victoria University College |
| Genre |
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| Spouse |
George Porter
(m. 1949; died 1998) |
| Children | 2 |
Frances Ann Porter (née Fyfe; 2 May 1925 – 3 April 2022)[1] was a New Zealand writer and historian. She edited The Turanga Journals, which contained the letters and journals of William and Jane Williams, and wrote a biography of Maria Atkinson.[2] In 1993, she was awarded an honorary Doctor of Literature degree by Victoria University of Wellington.[3]
References
- ↑ "Frances Ann Porter LitD". Tributes Online. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
- ↑ "Frances Porter". Bridget Williams Books. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
- ↑ "Honorary graduates and Hunter fellowships". Victoria University of Wellington. 15 December 2020. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
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