Harriet Louisa Browne Explained

Harriet Louisa Browne (1 July 1829 - 9 April 1906) was a New Zealand political salon hostess, community leader and letter-writer. She was born in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.

She was married to Thomas Robert Gore Browne, governor of New Zealand in 1855–1861 and Tasmania in 1861–1868, and exerted an acknowledged influence over his policy during his office. Browne was over 20 years her husband's junior and was well read, socially accomplished with a pleasant personality, and had an excellent understanding of the political environment in which she and her husband circulated. In addition to her influence over her husband, her hospitality and contribution to the social and cultural life during her husband's placements assisted him in influencing others to support his political views.[1]

Harriet's diaries, scrapbooks, and correspondence with her husband are kept by Archives New Zealand[2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] and Alexander Turnbull Library.[8]

Notes and References

  1. News: Browne, Harriet Louisa. Long. Margaret. Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand Ministry for Culture & Heritage. 2018-10-14. en.
  2. Web site: Diary of Harriet Louisa Browne, 26 January 1861 - 21 January 1862 (R21387129). Archives New Zealand. www.archway.archives.govt.nz. 2018-10-13.
  3. Web site: Diary of Harriet Louisa Browne, 5 December 1861 - 27 February 1865 (R21387130). Archives New Zealand. www.archway.archives.govt.nz. 2018-10-13.
  4. Web site: Diary and Visitor Book of Harriet Gore Browne, 3 September 1865 - 17 September 1867 (R21387131). Archives New Zealand. www.archway.archives.govt.nz. 2018-10-13.
  5. Web site: Diary of Harriet Gore Browne, 26 September 1867 - 2 February 1868 (R21387132). Archives New Zealand. www.archway.archives.govt.nz. 2018-10-13.
  6. Web site: Diary of Harriet Gore Browne, 23 February 1868 - 3 August 1869 (R21387133). Archives New Zealand. www.archway.archives.govt.nz. 2018-10-13.
  7. Web site: Diary of Harriet Louisa Browne, 1855 - 1861 (R9813099). Archives New Zealand. www.archway.archives.govt.nz. 2018-10-13.
  8. Web site: ATL: Unpublished Collections : Browne, Harriet Louisa Gore (Lady), 1829-1906. Alexander Turnbull Library. tiaki.natlib.govt.nz. 2018-10-13.

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