Collection APL 231 - Ella Manuel collection

Ella Manuel (1911- 1985) was born in Lewisporte, Newfoundland. Ella was a public affairs broadcaster with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation from 1953 to 1969. Earlier in her career she had helped female workers in England to organize and assist Jewish Refugee children in the United States, and became a social activist deeply involved in the feminist and peace movements. In 1980 Manuel recieved the persons award the top woman's rights award in Canada, for her activity in local and national womans organizations. She also was involved in lobbying for the creation of Gros Morne National Park, served on the advisory board of Sir Wilfred Grenfell College and was a member of the MUN Board of Regents. Besides writing radio commentaries and many pamphlets on social issues, Manual had several of her fictional works for young people appear in national anthologies. She recieved special recognition for her efforts in attempting to make children aware of her social issues.