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| − | (b. 16/06/1898 - d. | + | Kitty Maasdorp (b. 16/06/1898 - d. 03/08/1971) was an actress and teacher. |
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| + | == Biography == | ||
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| + | As a young woman, Katharina (Katie) Rörich Maasdorp won numerous awards at [[eisteddfods]] or [[kunswedstryde]] organised by the [[Oranje-Vrouevereniging]] in Bloemfontein. In 1920 she married Dr. [[Andries Havenga]] in Camberwell, London and upon their return they began to play an increasingly important part in the cultural life of the city. When, in 1932, the [[Hanekoms]] started their [[Toneelskool]] in Bloemfontein, Dr. Havenga served on the advisory board and he and Kitty Maasdorp/Havenga were active participants in a number of plays. | ||
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| + | == Sources == | ||
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| + | Binge, L.W.B. - Ontwikkeling van die Afrikaanse toneel (1832-1950) | ||
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| + | Minnaar-Vos, Anna - Die spel gaan voort: die verhaal van Hendrik en Mathilde Hanekom | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:06, 26 December 2017
Kitty Maasdorp (b. 16/06/1898 - d. 03/08/1971) was an actress and teacher.
Biography
As a young woman, Katharina (Katie) Rörich Maasdorp won numerous awards at eisteddfods or kunswedstryde organised by the Oranje-Vrouevereniging in Bloemfontein. In 1920 she married Dr. Andries Havenga in Camberwell, London and upon their return they began to play an increasingly important part in the cultural life of the city. When, in 1932, the Hanekoms started their Toneelskool in Bloemfontein, Dr. Havenga served on the advisory board and he and Kitty Maasdorp/Havenga were active participants in a number of plays.
Sources
Binge, L.W.B. - Ontwikkeling van die Afrikaanse toneel (1832-1950)
Minnaar-Vos, Anna - Die spel gaan voort: die verhaal van Hendrik en Mathilde Hanekom
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