Morrison, Annie Christina (1870–1953)
Morrison, Annie Christina (1870–1953)
New Zealand headmistress. Born Feb 27, 1870, at Onehunga, Auckland, New Zealand; died Aug 31, 1953, in Auckland; dau. of Donald Morrison and Christina (Ross) Morrison; Auckland University College, MA, 1893.
Served as 1st headmistress of Epsom Girls' Grammar School (1917–29), which became largest secondary girls' school in New Zealand; contributed significantly to girls' secondary education by adding more practical work and athletic programs.
See also Dictionary of New Zealand Biography (Vol. 3).
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