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Doris Lester

1886 – 1965

British activist

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About Doris Lester

Lived 1886 – 1965 (aged 78). Doris Lester was a British and English activist.

Verona Doris Lester (28 July 1886 – 14 February 1965) was born in Leytonstone, Essex, England. She was the sister of Muriel Lester. Doris Lester was responsible for founding Children's House and Kingsley Hall in Bow East London with her sister Muriel Doris Lester worked with Muriel, but was not the international figure that her elder sister Muriel was. She received a telegram from Muriel in 1941 about her imprisonment in Trinidad. She played an active part in the management of Kingsley Hall, including the postwar period.

Doris Lester's papers are part of an archive currently held at the Bishopsgate Institute in London.

Publications The Challenge of the Adolescent Girl (Intermediate Department Papers. no. 3.) 1921 by Verona Doris Lester Jesus: Leader of Men (Teachers and Taught Text Books on Religious Education.) 1923 by Verona Doris Lester and Alice Muriel Pullen Pictures of God. Hints for Sunday School teaching on the nature of God 1921 by Verona Doris Lester and Alice Muriel Pullen Some Problems and Needs of the Intermediate Boy and Girl (Intermediate Department Papers. no. 4.) 1922 by Verona Doris Lester

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Doris Lester?

British activist

When was Doris Lester born?

Doris Lester was born on 28 July 1886 in Leytonstone.

When did Doris Lester die?

Doris Lester died on 14 February 1965.

What was Doris Lester's occupation?

Doris Lester was an activist.

What nationality was Doris Lester?

Doris Lester was British and English.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Doris Lester

· Wikidata: Q22018848

· DBpedia: Doris Lester

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