Nancy Elizabeth Russell

Nancy Elizabeth Russell OBE (née Kent, 28 December 1909 – 10 February 1993) was a notable New Zealand speech teacher, journalist, drama critic and producer. She was born in Eltham, New Zealand, Taranaki, New Zealand in 1909.[1]

In the 1980 Queen's Birthday Honours Russell was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire for services to speech and drama teaching.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Russell, David. "Nancy Elizabeth Russell". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved December 2011.
  2. ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 48214. p. 40. 14 June 1980. Retrieved 26 March 2015.