CLARK, KATE EMMA McCOSH (1847-1926) (née Woolnough) was born at Ipswich, Suffolk, England, educated there and studied art. In 1875 she married James McCosh Clark (q.v.) and came to reside in New Zealand. She exhibited for many years at the Auckland Art Society's exhibitions. Mrs. Clark took an interest in St Mary's Home, the Blind Institute and the Girls' Friendly Society. She resided in England (1889-1900) and during that period published A Southern Cross Fairy Tale, with notes by Reischek (1891); Persephone and Other Poems (1894), and Maori Tales and Legends (1896). She died on 30 Nov 1926.

Cowie; Annals N.Z. Lit.; N.Z. Herald, 27 Jan 1898, 1 Dec 1926.

Reference: Volume 1, page 96

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