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Alaska Native Elizabeth Peratrovich20 total reviews
Comment from Douglas Goff
I voted for this one because it is so perfectly written and described. I meant to review it then, but I got tied up at work and didn't get back to it.
Very nicely done. This woman was brilliant and a previously unknown heroine.
Well done.
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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2023
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I voted for this one because it is so perfectly written and described. I meant to review it then, but I got tied up at work and didn't get back to it.
Very nicely done. This woman was brilliant and a previously unknown heroine.
Well done.
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Comment Written 25-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2023
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Thank you so much, Douglas, for your kind words. And the vote! I appreciate you taking the time to read and review.
Comment from karenina
Although I am late in reading this, I congratulate you on this contest win!
Elizabeth Peratrovich ought to be remembered for her courage and bravery. It could not have been easy to stand up and make her voice heard!
Like you, I hope there is a concerted effort to bring together her speech...it is as significant, historically, as MLK's speech.
These are the things that need to be fought in school!
Karenina
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2023
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Although I am late in reading this, I congratulate you on this contest win!
Elizabeth Peratrovich ought to be remembered for her courage and bravery. It could not have been easy to stand up and make her voice heard!
Like you, I hope there is a concerted effort to bring together her speech...it is as significant, historically, as MLK's speech.
These are the things that need to be fought in school!
Karenina
Comment Written 25-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2023
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Thank you, Karenina! I wasn't expecting to hear from you though I am certainly glad to be.
One of the sources actually talked about whether or not it was that important to have a record of her words. Someone else commented that she believed words were important. Can you imagine if all we had was a summary of MLK's "I Have A Dream" speech? How much more significant that we have all the words?
Thanks so much for the congratulations and for taking the time to read and review. I greatly appreciate it.
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You're very welcome!
Comment from Sandra Nelms-Ludwig
This is a wonderful entry into the Celebrate Women's History Month contest. The text could be one size larger for easier reading. That's especially important with long pieces of prose. I like all the information you shared about this Alaskan Native Elizabeth Peratrovich and her fight for equal rights for her people. Throughout your piece you use Alaska native, but Alaska is a noun. The correct word is Alaskan because it is adjective describing what kind of native. I love learning and by you sharing her story I learned about a great lady I didn't know. Your writing is presented with clarity. Your visual fits perfectly. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2023
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This is a wonderful entry into the Celebrate Women's History Month contest. The text could be one size larger for easier reading. That's especially important with long pieces of prose. I like all the information you shared about this Alaskan Native Elizabeth Peratrovich and her fight for equal rights for her people. Throughout your piece you use Alaska native, but Alaska is a noun. The correct word is Alaskan because it is adjective describing what kind of native. I love learning and by you sharing her story I learned about a great lady I didn't know. Your writing is presented with clarity. Your visual fits perfectly. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 23-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2023
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Thank you, Sandra, for your kind words. While I know it's not proper English, the term 'Alaska Native' is how they refer to themselves. I should probably have put it in the author's notes, but I just didn't think to do so. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review.
Comment from Mintybee
This is a wonderful post, showing the historical impact of a woman of indigenous heritage helping to move a nation forward toward equality. I'm glad you were able to find enough quotes to piece this together. I'd say it's a timely piece, but unfortunately, comments on equality seem always to be timely, as we continually struggle to understand and value people we see as different. Thank you for bringing to light this event, because it's very important that we don't forget the brave people who helped make the world better.
Mintybee
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2023
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This is a wonderful post, showing the historical impact of a woman of indigenous heritage helping to move a nation forward toward equality. I'm glad you were able to find enough quotes to piece this together. I'd say it's a timely piece, but unfortunately, comments on equality seem always to be timely, as we continually struggle to understand and value people we see as different. Thank you for bringing to light this event, because it's very important that we don't forget the brave people who helped make the world better.
Mintybee
Comment Written 22-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2023
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Thank you, Mintybee, for your kind words. I would love for someone to put together a more comprehensive speech. There are some other partial quotes I didn't add because there was more discrepancy, or I couldn't find a second source. I'm just surprised no one has taken the time to do so before now. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review.
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
Discrimination was a problem then, too; it is great to read about this political lady who made politics a little less argumentum. Have they ever found her speech important enough to keep searching for a copy? Your story is interesting.
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2023
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Discrimination was a problem then, too; it is great to read about this political lady who made politics a little less argumentum. Have they ever found her speech important enough to keep searching for a copy? Your story is interesting.
Comment Written 22-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2023
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Thank you, Rosemary, for your kind words. One of the references in my author's notes actually is in regard to this, wondering if a full-text copy was necessary. Someone responded that words were important, and I couldn't help but think of Martin Luther KIng, Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" speech. What if we didn't have a copy of that speech? Only a summary? How different might it be?
I appreciate you taking the time to read and review.
Comment from nomi338
Elizabeth Peratrovich is a hero on the level of Martin Luther King Jr. She did not lead protest marches, lead sit-in protests, or boycotts. However, her calm, sane denouncement of prejudicial treatment and policies was to me, as eloquent as Dr. King's "I Have A Dream" Speech.
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2023
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Elizabeth Peratrovich is a hero on the level of Martin Luther King Jr. She did not lead protest marches, lead sit-in protests, or boycotts. However, her calm, sane denouncement of prejudicial treatment and policies was to me, as eloquent as Dr. King's "I Have A Dream" Speech.
Comment Written 21-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2023
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Thank you so much for your kind words and the six stars! Yes, Elizabeth was quite the orator. She had no qualms about calling out discrimination no matter what. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review.
Comment from royowen
It took until 1968 before the aboriginal indigenous peoples were even recognised in the census in Australia, so were considerably slower, and yet the vote was given to women as early as 1894, go figure, thanks for this great post, well dine, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2023
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It took until 1968 before the aboriginal indigenous peoples were even recognised in the census in Australia, so were considerably slower, and yet the vote was given to women as early as 1894, go figure, thanks for this great post, well dine, blessings Roy
Comment Written 21-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2023
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Thank you, Roy, for your kind words. Wow, I didn't know that about Australia. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review.
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There is life outside the US, heh heh.
Comment from Wendy G
An excellent read and a you have crafted the work very well as you led up to her amazing speech. Your authors notes are we it ally informative. Well done and best wishes.
Wendy
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2023
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An excellent read and a you have crafted the work very well as you led up to her amazing speech. Your authors notes are we it ally informative. Well done and best wishes.
Wendy
Comment Written 21-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2023
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Thank you, Wendy, for your kind words. I only wish I had the entirety of her speech to share. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review.
Comment from lyenochka
Great job with telling us about Elizabeth Peratrovich. I liked how you put us right in that historic moment when she gave her speech. You told the story of the most important part of her life even though I'm sure she contributed in other ways as well. Interesting that she has a Russian name so her lineage must be a mix of Russian and Native Alaskan.
Best wishes in the contest!
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2023
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Great job with telling us about Elizabeth Peratrovich. I liked how you put us right in that historic moment when she gave her speech. You told the story of the most important part of her life even though I'm sure she contributed in other ways as well. Interesting that she has a Russian name so her lineage must be a mix of Russian and Native Alaskan.
Best wishes in the contest!
Comment Written 21-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2023
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Thank you, Helen, for your kind words. Peratrovich was Elizabeth's married name. Her maiden name was her adopted parents', Wanamaker. In my research, I didn't read how they came by their English surnames. Elizabeth and Roy had Tlingit names as well. Most Alaska Natives have both. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review.
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Congratulations on the win!!!
Comment from Mrs. KT
Hello, Mystery Writer!
I read your exceptionally well-crafted offering yesterday and again today.
So clearly presented, and what a courageous woman.
I applaud you for sharing Elizabeth's life and courage with readers...
Thank you!
diane
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2023
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Hello, Mystery Writer!
I read your exceptionally well-crafted offering yesterday and again today.
So clearly presented, and what a courageous woman.
I applaud you for sharing Elizabeth's life and courage with readers...
Thank you!
diane
Comment Written 21-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2023
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Thank you, Diane, for your kind words and the six stars! Elizabeth Peratrovich was an amazing woman who should be lauded. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review.
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My pleasure!
Very much enjoyed!
Congratulations!
diane
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My pleasure!
Very much enjoyed!
Congratulations!
diane
