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The Tale of Frieda Keysser : Frieda Keysser and Carl Strehlow, an historical biography, Vol. 2 : 1910-1922, Part Two
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The Tale of Frieda Keysser: Frieda Keysser and Carl Strehlow, An Historical Biography, Vol. 1 1875-1910
London
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Wild Cat Press
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2012
Z1842109
2012
single work
biography
'Of all the early women pioneers omitted from official histories, Carl Strehlow's wife Frieda Keysser is the most glaring example, having spent over a quarter of a century on the Australian frontier when life was dangerous, difficult and often short...Frieda was well aware that her tumultuous life was unique and kept copious diaries, in later years authoring an overview of her life ...
This account of her life was inspired by those writings ... and constitute one of the richest records of pioneer life of the period. As a practical person who played a crucial role in the survival of Central Australia's aboriginal population, Frieda's diaries are distinguished by meticulous observation and careful recording of names, places and facts...'. (From Publisher's blurb) -
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The Tale of Frieda Keysser : Frieda Keysser and Carl Strehlow, an historical biography, Vol. 2 : 1910-1922, Part One
London
:
Wild Cat Press
,
2019
23126301
2019
single work
biography
'Arriving in Germany in 1910, Frieda and Carl attend to their childrens education. None want to stay in Germany but are told they are here to be educated: their parents will return from Australia in 1920.
'In October Leonhardi dies of a stroke, leaving Carls book without an editor. In January 1911 Carls lectures to Frankfurts Anthropological Society are a success, so Museum Director Hagen continues publication, but omits the grammars and vocabularies.
'Back in Australia Kaibel encourages the Loritja to settle on the Mission. His changes lead to friction between the white staff. Carls replacement Oskar Liebler threatens to resign unless those undermining him are dismissed; reluctantly Kaibel agrees. Smarting from Carls criticisms of his and Gillens work, Spencer arranges for damning reports on Hermannsburg to appear in the press so the Commonwealth Government will resume the Mission. He wants to set up an orphanage for half-caste children, known today as The Stolen Generation. The Aranda write begging Carl and Frieda to return. Only Theo returns with them. Frieda is stricken by guilt about leaving the other children in Germany.
'During World War 1 Carl is officially an enemy alien, yet Gilruth negates Spencers plan and the Mission survives. Friedas work with the mothers and children means its population is growing. Sensing that the Lutheran are losing the will to continue their missions, Carl uses the censorship of his letters to communicate with government ministers, and through Hillier opens up dealings with Bishop White to see if the Anglicans might take over if Hermannsburg is abandoned. A second time the Mission is saved.
'The war ends but no successor for Carl can be found, so he delays his departure until 1923. By now his health is failing. Having secured Hermannsburgs future with Administrator Urquhart, in October 1922 he sets off south to reach a doctor but dies at Horseshoe Bend, leaving Frieda to carry on south with young Theo on her own.'
Source : publisher's blurb
- Hermannsburg / Ntaria, South West Northern Territory, Southern Northern Territory, Northern Territory,
