Christina Jamieson facts for kids
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Christina Jamieson
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| Born | 30 June 1864 Sandness, Shetland |
| Died | 23 March 1942 Nelson, New Zealand |
| Literary movement | suffragism, folklore |
Christina Jamieson (1864–1942) was a British writer and activist from the Shetland Islands. She is remembered for her work to help women gain the right to vote and for preserving Shetland's unique culture.
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Christina Jamieson's Life
Christina Jamieson was born on June 30, 1864, in a place called Cruisdale, Sandness, on the Shetland Mainland. Her father, Robert Jamieson, was a teacher at the local school, which Christina also attended. She grew up with seven brothers and sisters. After her father passed away in 1899, Christina and her mother moved to Lerwick, the capital of Shetland.
Fighting for Women's Rights
Christina Jamieson was a strong supporter of women's rights. In 1909, she helped create the Shetland Women's Suffrage Society. This group worked with a larger national organization called the National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies.
Even though she lived far from London, Christina made a special banner with an artist named Stanley Cursiter. She carried this banner in big marches, like the Women's Coronation Procession on June 21, 1911. She also wrote articles for The Shetland Times newspaper in 1910. In these articles, she discussed the challenges and feelings of women living in Shetland.
A Leader in Her Community
During the First World War, Christina served on Shetland's school board. This board helped manage the local schools. She even led the board for a time. She was the first woman in Shetland to serve on a public committee like this. This was a big step for women in the area.
Preserving Shetland Culture
In 1930, Christina started the Shetland Folklore Society. Her goal was to help keep Shetland's old traditions alive. The society held meetings where people could practice traditional dances. Men would gather at her home, Twageos House, to perform special sword dances to local music. Christina also spent time writing down old church records.
Later Life
By 1935, Christina was suffering from asthma. She decided to leave the Shetland Islands, where she had lived her whole life. She moved to New Zealand, hoping the change of climate would help her health. Christina Jamieson passed away in Nelson, New Zealand, in 1942.
