Olga Sansom
Olga Sansom | |
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| Born | Rosa Olga Jensen 3 June 1900 Stewart Island, New Zealand |
| Died | 1 July 1989 (aged 89) |
| Occupation | Teacher, museum director, botanist, broadcaster |
| Education | Southland Girls' High School |
Rosa Olga Sansom QSM (née Jensen, 3 June 1900 – 1 July 1989) was a notable New Zealand teacher, museum director, botanist, broadcaster and writer. She was born on Stewart Island, New Zealand, in 1900.[1]
In the 1979 New Year Honours, Sansom was awarded the Queen's Service Medal for community service.[2]
Published books
Sansom authored two books:
- In the Grip of an Island
- The Stewart Islanders
References
- ^ Gilchrist, Doreen. "Rosa Olga Sansom". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
- ^ "No. 47725". The London Gazette (3rd supplement). 30 December 1978. p. 41.
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