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| − | Dr [[J.W. van Lint]] (fl. early 1900s) was a [[Dutch]] speaking citizen of Cape Town, and an amateur performer. | + | Dr [[J.W. van Lint]] (fl. early 1900s) was a [[Dutch]] speaking citizen of Cape Town, an educationist, author and an amateur performer. |
== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
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| + | He wrote a series of English books on the [[Dutch]] and [[Afrikaans]] languages, including ''Practical African Dutch Grammar; for private study and teaching, in accordance with the spelling rules and vocabulary of the S.A. academy of Literature'', ''Our Afrikaans Companion; dialogues and conversations : a great stand-by for pupils and candidates for all Afrikaans examinations ; handbook for teachers, bankers, doctors, business men, etc.'', and so on. These books frequently reprinted. | ||
==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance== | ==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance== | ||
| − | + | He was a member of, and performer for, the Cape Town based [[rederijkerskamer]] called [[Aurora III]], Cape Town (1909-1914), and wrote a three act play called ''[[De Hypnotiseur]]'' for the society, performed and published 1911. | |
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== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
Revision as of 05:54, 15 March 2018
Dr J.W. van Lint (fl. early 1900s) was a Dutch speaking citizen of Cape Town, an educationist, author and an amateur performer.
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Biography
He wrote a series of English books on the Dutch and Afrikaans languages, including Practical African Dutch Grammar; for private study and teaching, in accordance with the spelling rules and vocabulary of the S.A. academy of Literature, Our Afrikaans Companion; dialogues and conversations : a great stand-by for pupils and candidates for all Afrikaans examinations ; handbook for teachers, bankers, doctors, business men, etc., and so on. These books frequently reprinted.
Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance
He was a member of, and performer for, the Cape Town based rederijkerskamer called Aurora III, Cape Town (1909-1914), and wrote a three act play called De Hypnotiseur for the society, performed and published 1911.
Sources
F.C.L. Bosman. 1980. Drama en Toneel in Suid-Afrika, Deel II, 1856-1916. Pretoria: J.L. van Schaik: pp.475
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