June Milne
British historian and publisher (1920–2018)
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June Milne (22 June 1920 – 5 May 2018)[1] was a British historian and publisher particularly known for her association with Kwame Nkrumah, whose editorial assistant and literary executor she was.[2][3][4]
June Milne | |
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| Born | 22 June 1920 Melbourne, Australia |
| Died | 5 June 2018 (aged 97) Norwich, England |
| Alma mater | Westfield College, University of London |
| Occupations | Historian and publisher |
| Years active | 1967–2024 |
| Known for | Editorial assistant and literary executor of Kwame Nkrumah |
| Spouse |
Evander (Van) Milne (m. 1944) |
| Children | 2 |
Biography
June Milne was born in 1920 in Melbourne, Australia, and was raised in Britain after her mother's remarriage.[2][5] She was educated at Cheltenham Ladies' College, before going on to earn a first-class degree in Modern History at Westfield College, University of London.[5]
In 1944, she married Evander (Van) Milne, and they had a son and a daughter.[2]
June Milne died in Norwich, England, on 5 May 2018.[1] Her husband Van Milne (who predeceased her on 20 December 2005, aged 85) had been a publisher who was instrumental in founding the Heinemann African Writers Series.[6][7]
Selected publications
- The Oak Tree Histories. A primary school course, &c. London: Hamish Hamilton, 1959 [1960]-61.
- British History, 1485–1714. London: Hamish Hamilton, 1964.
- Forward Ever: The Life of Kwame Nkrumah. Panaf, London, c.1977.[8] ISBN 0901787426
- Kwame Nkrumah: The Conakry Years. His Life and Letters. London: Panaf, 1990. ISBN 0901787531 (2nd, 2006)
- Sékou Touré. London: Panaf, 2009. ISBN 978-0901787439
