Kay, Christina, 1878-1951
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1878-06-11 - 1951-05-23
Biography
A teacher of Muriel Spark's for two years at James Gillespie's School for Girls. The character of Jean Brodie was, in part, based on Christina Kay, for Spark's novel, The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie.
Found in 13 Collections and/or Records:
Report of Proficiency of Female Students, 1897-08 - 1899-07
Item
Identifier: 2020.003.1.9
Scope and Contents
Photocopy of a report of proficiency of Christina Kay showing grades for entrance examinations, Christmas examinations, regularity, conduct, and diligence and progress.
Dates:
Issued: 1897-08 - 1899-07
"The Brodie Set"
File
Identifier: 2020.003.1.10
Scope and Contents
Snapshot of an outdoor exhibit poster regarding Muriel Spark and James Gillespie's School.
Dates:
1834 - 2019
"The Prime of Miss Kay", 2017-10-13
File
Identifier: 2020.003.1.10
Scope and Contents
Alan Taylor's article about Christina Kay appearing in Times Literary Supplement.
Dates:
Publication: 2017-10-13