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Born Rose Wiggill Scorgie in Potchefstroom, Transvaal, South Africa on 21 December, 1881 (some sources have 1885), spending much of her life there, and died in June 1974 in Durban/Ellisras, Transvaal(?) | Born Rose Wiggill Scorgie in Potchefstroom, Transvaal, South Africa on 21 December, 1881 (some sources have 1885), spending much of her life there, and died in June 1974 in Durban/Ellisras, Transvaal(?) | ||
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Primarily known as a poet, she was the author of the poetry collection ''Saga of the Veldt'' (New York, The Galleon press, 1934) and wrote the one-act play ''[[The Worm in the Bud]]'' (1960) and the three-act play ''[[A Star Shines Amidst the Clouds]]'' (1960) - published jointly. | Primarily known as a poet, she was the author of the poetry collection ''Saga of the Veldt'' (New York, The Galleon press, 1934) and wrote the one-act play ''[[The Worm in the Bud]]'' (1960) and the three-act play ''[[A Star Shines Amidst the Clouds]]'' (1960) - published jointly. | ||
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https://ancestors.familysearch.org/en/L6GD-L12/rose-scorgie-1885-1974 | https://ancestors.familysearch.org/en/L6GD-L12/rose-scorgie-1885-1974 | ||
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Rose Scorgie ''Governors of Virginia in Colonial Days'' (foreword by and Douglas S. Freeman)(??*) | Rose Scorgie ''Governors of Virginia in Colonial Days'' (foreword by and Douglas S. Freeman)(??*) | ||
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Revision as of 11:12, 7 October 2020
Rose Scorgie (1881/1885–1974) was a South African poet, playwright and author.
Not to be confused with the Rose Scorgie who wrote Governors of Virginia in Colonial Days (foreword by Douglas S. Freeman (1886-1953)[1]
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Biography
Born Rose Wiggill Scorgie in Potchefstroom, Transvaal, South Africa on 21 December, 1881 (some sources have 1885), spending much of her life there, and died in June 1974 in Durban/Ellisras, Transvaal(?)
Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance
Primarily known as a poet, she was the author of the poetry collection Saga of the Veldt (New York, The Galleon press, 1934) and wrote the one-act play The Worm in the Bud (1960) and the three-act play A Star Shines Amidst the Clouds (1960) - published jointly.
Sources
https://ancestors.familysearch.org/en/L6GD-L12/rose-scorgie-1885-1974
https://www.myheritage.com/names/rose_scorgie
Rose Scorgie Governors of Virginia in Colonial Days (foreword by and Douglas S. Freeman)(??*)
Go to the ESAT Bibliography
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Return to South African Theatre Personalities
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