Jean Marian Stevens
Jean Marian Stevens | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jean Marian Baxter 27 July 1928 Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom |
| Died | 21 March 2022 (aged 93) United Kingdom |
| Occupation | |
| Language | English |
| Education | Hockerill Teacher Training College, 1948 |
| Notable awards |
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| Spouse |
David Stevens
(m. 1954; died 2019) |
| Children | 3 |
Jean Marian Stevens (née Baxter; 1928–2022) was a British poet, writer, playwright and teacher.[1][2][3]
Early life and education
Jean Marian Stevens was born on the 27 July 1928 in Newport Pagnell. [1] Stevens grew up in Boxmoor, Hemel Hempstead and attended the then Hemel Hempstead Grammar School.[4][5]
Stevens was educated at Hockerill Teacher Training College, a former Church of England teacher training college for women, in Bishop Stortford.[6][4] In 1948, Steven's graduated with a specialism in teaching English and Religious studies.[2]
Career
From 1948‐1956, Stevens was a teacher in Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire.[2]
In 1949, Stevens' won the Marjorie Bowen Award at the Society of Women Writers and Journalists Literary Festival.[4][3] Stevens won again in 1950 and joined the Society the same year.[4][3]
Stevens served on the Society's Council as Poetry Representative from 1980–2000, Chairman from 1983–1985, Vice-President, as well as Acting Secretary and Competitions Coordinator.[1][4][2][3]
Two of Steven's works Led by kingfishers and Impressions : collected poems are held in the National Poetry Library.[7][8]
Awards
Steven's was awarded the Society of Women Writers and Journalists Julia Cairns Salver for Poetry in 1974, 1991 and 1996.[2][9] In 1974, Stevens won the Dacorum Poet of the year.[2]
Personal life
In 1954, Stevens married David Stevens (1929–2019) and together have 3 children.[2][10] Stevens died on World Poetry Day 2022 aged 93.[4]
Publications
- Stevens, Jean Marian (1989). "Conformers and Dissenters". In Hands, Roger; Hands, Joan; Davis, Eve (eds.). Book of Boxmoor. Buckingham: Barracuda Books. pp. 33–40. ISBN 0860234193.
Poetry
- Stevens, Jean Marian (1980). Led by kingfishers. Walton-on-Thames: Outposts Publications.
- Stevens, Jean Marian (1989). "Starling Song". In Lewis-Smith, Anne; Morland, Nicola (eds.). ENVOI SUMMER ANTHOLOGY. Pen Ffordd: Envoi Poets. p. 96. ISBN 0948478 50 0.
- Stevens, Jean Marian (1992). "Fritillaries". In Walton, Rachael (ed.). Spring Bouquet. Peterborough: Arrival Press. p. 92. ISBN 1-85786-100-0.
- Smith, John Owen, ed. (1994). Anthology of the Phoenix Poets: Commemorative Edition 1972-94. ISBN 1-873855-10-9.
- Stevens, Jean Marian (2000). "Battle Honours". In Ashby, Gwynneth; Bowden, Jean; Cross, Beryl; Marshall, Fay (eds.). Tessellation. London; Haywards Heath: Society of Women Writers & Journalists; Gemini Publications. p. 15.
- Stevens, Jean Marian (2002). Impressions : collected poems. St. Albans: Penna Press. ISBN 0950411388.
References
- ^ a b c "Stevens, Jean Marian". LC Linked Data Service: Authorities and Vocabularies. Washington, D.C.: The Library of Congress. 2016. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g Shields, M. J., ed. (1993). "STEVENS Jean Marian". International Who's Who In Poetry and Poets Encyclopedia (7 ed.). Cambridge, England: Melrose Press Ltd. p. 327. ISBN 0948875011.
- ^ a b c d Kent, Sylvia (2009). The Woman Writer: The History of the Society of Women Writers and Journalists. Brimscombe Port, Stroud: The History Press. ISBN 0752451596.
- ^ a b c d e f Goatly, The Reverend Canon Dr Ruth (2022). "Celebrating the Life of Jean Marian Stevens". St. John's Parish Magazine (June). Boxmoor, Hemel Hempstead: The Parish of Boxmoor: 20–22. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
- ^ Taylor, Polly; Bullock, Harriet (2008). "JEAN STEVENS (NÉE BAXTER)". Hemel at War. Hemel Hempstead: The Hemel Hempstead School. Archived from the original on 27 June 2025. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
- ^ "Hockerill Training College". The National Archives’ Website: Discovery. Kew, Richmond, Greater London: The National Archives. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
- ^ "Led by kingfishers". National Poetry Library online catalogue: OPAC Discovery. London: National Poetry Library. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
- ^ "Impressions : collected poems". National Poetry Library online catalogue: OPAC Discovery. London: National Poetry Library. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
- ^ Ashby, Gwynneth; Bowden, Jean; Cross, Beryl; Marshall, Fay, eds. (2000). Tessellation. London; Haywards Heath: Society of Women Writers & Journalists; Gemini Publications.
- ^ "OUR PRAYERS ARE ASKED FOR: those whose Years mind is this fortnight: 21 August – 3 September" (PDF). The Parish of Boxmoor Newsletter (3899). Hemel Hempstead: The Parish of Boxmoor, St John’s Boxmoor: 1. 21 August 2022. Retrieved 31 July 2025.