Show Notes
Felonious Females with Jan Richards
Join Jan Richards as she unravels the gripping tale of Hannah Williams, a woman whose life was changed by a fateful decision in 1928 London. Discover the fascinating story of a felonious female and the secrets of her past.
My guest is Jan Richards, a passionate advocate for public libraries and a leader in the library and archives world, here in Australia and internationally. Jan has spent decades helping libraries not just preserve history, but bring it to life for communities.
Today, Jan is joining us as a storyteller. She’s going to take us into the archives and share one of the remarkable stories from Felonious Females — the story of Hannah Williams, a woman whose life was recorded in fragments, court documents, and official records, yet whose voice still speaks powerfully to us today.
It’s a story about women, justice, resilience, and the hidden lives that libraries help us rediscover.
Jan also recommended the University of Tasmania’s Diploma in Family History for those interested in pursuing their family history.
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