Edith Josephine (Jo) Sharkey

c. 1907
Overview

Photograph of Jo Sharkey as a young girl, wearing a loose long- sleeved frock which is gathered onto a yolk. Her long hair is loose.

The image is mounted on card, rounded on the right hand corners.

Historical information

Edith Josephine (Jo) Sharkey (1902-1958) was born in Claremont. The eldest daughter of Raymond John and Florence Edith Sharkey.

Received a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from the University of Western Australia in 1925 and a Diploma of Education (Dip Ed) in 1932.

Taught at Perth Ladies College and St Mary's. Studied languages at the Sorbonne in France. Lived and worked in the United Kingdom as a teacher.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-28--9-280
Item type
Inscriptions and markings

On the lower border is [JOE].

Year
Last modified
Thursday, 7 August, 2025
Completeness
94
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Edith Josephine (Jo) Sharkey
Edith Josephine (Jo) Sharkey
Source: Claremont Museum 09.280

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