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Alice Candy

1888 – 1977

New Zealand teacher, university lecturer and warden

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About Alice Candy

Lived 1888 – 1977 (aged 88). Alice Candy was a New Zealand historian, academic, teacher and docent.

Alice Muriel Flora Candy (9 July 1888 – 18 May 1977) was a New Zealand teacher, academic and historian.

Born in West Oxford, New Zealand on 9 July 1888, Candy attended Christchurch Girls' High School and got a Junior Scholarship.

Candy never married. She died on 18 May 1977 in Christchurch. and in a W. A. Sutton portrait in the collection of the university. The Christchurch Art Gallery holds some preparatory sketches for the portrait.

Roles Foundation member of the Canterbury branch of the New Zealand Federation of University Women . President Canterbury branch of the New Zealand Federation of University Women (1926–27). Vice-president New Zealand Federation of University Women (1929). Delegate National Council of Women of New Zealand (1926–27, 1928–29) . Exchange Lecturer, Bedford College for women, University of London, in 1928–29 University of Canterbury Council (1954 to 1957)

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
University of Canterbury
Positions held
Rector
Employers
University of Canterbury
Also known as
Alice Muriel Flora Candy

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People whose lives overlapped Alice Candy's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Alice Candy?

New Zealand teacher, university lecturer and warden (1888-1977)

When was Alice Candy born?

Alice Candy was born on 9 July 1888 in Oxford.

When did Alice Candy die?

Alice Candy died on 18 May 1977 in Christchurch.

What was Alice Candy's occupation?

Alice Candy was a historian, academic, teacher and docent.

What nationality was Alice Candy?

Alice Candy was New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alice Candy

· Wikidata: Q4726020

· DBpedia: Alice Candy

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