Feminist, social reformer. Married Thomas Caesar Colclough (d 1867). During the late 1860s and early 1870s and under the pseudonym of `Polly Plum' she came to the fore as a contributor of various colonial newspapers. See DNZB (Vol 2, 1870-1900, p92-93); An Encylcopaedia of New Zealand Vol 1 pp 376-377
Colclough, Mary Ann, 1836-1885
Barnes, Mary Ann, 1836-1885, Polly Plum (Pseudonym), 1836-1885
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Papers on women in the book
From: Bridget Williams Books : Papers relating to Book of New Zealand Women/Ko Kui Ma Te Kaupapa
Reference: 92-130-02
Description: Contains research notes, correspondence with contributors and other information relating to the entries for each women who appeared in the book. Quantity: 1 box(es).