Gore-Booth, Eva, 1870-1926

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Eva Gore-Booth was an Irish poet, dramatist, and social activist. With her partner Esther Roper, Eva Gore-Booth worked for women's suffrage, peace, and Irish Independence. Gore-Booth was a lifelong friend of W.B. Yeats, and her sister, Constance Gore-Booth Markiewicz, was the first woman to be elected to the British House of Commons.

From the description of Eva Gore-Booth papers, 1895-1930. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 519725464

Irish poet and dramatist.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Carnforth, to Joan Severn, [1917] July 14. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 761310613

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Carnforth, to Joan Severn, 1917 July 7. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 761310529

Epithet: daughter of Sir H W Gore-Booth

British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000766.0x000269

Place Name Admin Code Country
Great Britain
South Africa, Africa
Subject
Children's literature
Political activists
Suffragists
Women
Women authors, Irish
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Activity

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Birth 1870-05-22

Death 1926-06-30

English

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