PETRIE, Charlotte Anne interviewed by Edith Ruddenklau

Record Group — Box: 45

Identifier: H0476

Staff Only

Overview

Charlotte begins by recalling her mother’s 100th birthday and her sister Gladys’s singing achievements and work in Australia. She goes onto share stories of her father, Isaac, career as a sea captain which took him around the South Pole in sailing and steam ship; and sailing a clipper between England and China at the turn of the 20th century. After which she shares her own achievements as an artist and attending the Slade School of Art in London and exhibitions she had. This is a story of a talented family with extraordinary lives and adventures.

Dates

1993

Creator

Ruddenklau, Edith (Interviewer, Person)

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