Elizabeth Goudie
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Elizabeth Goudie née Blake (b. April 20, 1902, Mud Lake, Labrador
- d. June 10, 1982 Happy Valley, Labrador) was a writer. Her sole work, Woman of Labrador (ISBN 0-8878-116-0) was published in 1973.
, served as member of the House of Assembly
for Naskaupi
(1975-85) and held several portfolios in the administrations of Frank Moores
and Brian Peckford
.
In 1963 her husband died and Elizabeth began to reminisce about her life and decided to write it out, finishing on June 1971.
David Zimmerly, an anthropological researcher from Memorial University
, stationed in Happy Valley, heard of Goudie's memoirs and went to talk to her. He volunteered to help her edit the memoirs for publication and spent much time during the next two years working with her. The book was finally published by Peter Martin Associates of Ottawa in July 1973.
The original manuscript is archived in the Newfoundland and Labrador Room of the library of Memorial University.
A song Woman Of Labrador was written by Andy Vine
in 2005.
A play, "Woman of Labrador; The Elizabeth Goudie Story", starring Sherry Smith, was made from her book.
Mud Lake, Newfoundland and Labrador
Mud Lake is a small community in central Labrador, Canada.Elizabeth Goudie, writer, was born there in 1902.Her son Joseph Goudie, a politician and former broadcaster, was born there in 1939.-See also:* Mud Lake — lakes in Newfoundland and Labrador...
- d. June 10, 1982 Happy Valley, Labrador) was a writer. Her sole work, Woman of Labrador (ISBN 0-8878-116-0) was published in 1973.
Life
Elizabeth Goudie was born April 20, 1902, at Mud Lake, Labrador, the daughter of Sarah Michelin and Joseph Blake. At 18 she married Jim Goudie, a trapper, with whom she had nine children, one of whom, JoeJoseph Goudie
Joe Goudie was born in 1939 in the small community of Mud Lake, Labrador, Canada. His mother was writer Elizabeth Goudie.Goudie is known for his career as a broadcaster for the CBC, and as a provincial public servant. He has also served as President of the Labrador Metis Association...
, served as member of the House of Assembly
Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly
The Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly is one of two components of the General Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador, the other being the Lieutenant-Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador. The Newfoundland and Labrador General Assembly meets in the Confederation Building at St...
for Naskaupi
Lake Melville (electoral district)
Lake Melville is a provincial electoral district for the House of Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. As of 2011, there are 6,647 eligible voters living within the district....
(1975-85) and held several portfolios in the administrations of Frank Moores
Frank Moores
Frank Duff Moores served as the 2nd Premier of Newfoundland. He served as leader of the Progressive Conservatives from 1972 until his retirement in 1979.-Early life:...
and Brian Peckford
Brian Peckford
Alfred Brian Peckford, PC served as the 3rd Premier of Newfoundland. He served as leader of the Progressive Conservatives from 1979 until his retirement in 1989....
.
In 1963 her husband died and Elizabeth began to reminisce about her life and decided to write it out, finishing on June 1971.
David Zimmerly, an anthropological researcher from Memorial University
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Memorial University of Newfoundland, is a comprehensive university located primarily in St...
, stationed in Happy Valley, heard of Goudie's memoirs and went to talk to her. He volunteered to help her edit the memoirs for publication and spent much time during the next two years working with her. The book was finally published by Peter Martin Associates of Ottawa in July 1973.
The original manuscript is archived in the Newfoundland and Labrador Room of the library of Memorial University.
Trivia
Goudie's Great niece, Lydia Campbell wrote the book Sketches of Labrador Life. (ISBN 1894294270)Honours
In 1975, in recognition of her life and work, she was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Memorial University. In 1980 the provincial government building in Happy Valley-Goose Bay was named after her.A song Woman Of Labrador was written by Andy Vine
Andy Vine
Andy Vine is an English-born folk musician living in Vancouver, Canada.-Music:Andy's musical style is described as "maritime folk, old-time rock and Celtic". He released his first album "Making Waves" in 2005. One song from this album was inspired by Elizabeth Goudie, a pioneer in Labrador, Canada...
in 2005.
A play, "Woman of Labrador; The Elizabeth Goudie Story", starring Sherry Smith, was made from her book.
External links
- entry in the Canadian EncyclopediaThe Canadian EncyclopediaThe Canadian Encyclopedia is a source of information on Canada. It is available online, at no cost. The Canadian Encyclopedia is available in both English and French and includes some 14,000 articles in each language on a wide variety of subjects including history, popular culture, events, people,...
. - Churchill River - The Lonely Season: Traditional bush life in Labrador