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Edith Josephine (Jo) Sharkey
c. 1907Overview
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
Photographs
Inscriptions and markings
On the lower border is [JOE].
Year
Links to additional resources
Claremont Museum. [www.claremont.wa.gov.au]
Last modified
Thursday, 7 August, 2025
Completeness
Copyright and Reference
Copyright and Reference
Rights category
Life of creator +70 years
Attribution requirements
Acknowledgements to be made to 'Claremont Museum 09.280'.
Rights holder
Claremont Museum, Town of Claremont, Western Australia, 6010
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Source: Claremont Museum 09.280
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