Gladys Elinor Watkins lived for 55 years, from 20 October 1884 to 30 October 1939. During her lifetime, she made significant contributions to the musical culture of New Zealand and left a lasting legacy as the country's first official carillonneur.
Strike a Chord: The Melodious Life of Gladys Elinor Watkins – A New Zealander Music Maestro and Carillonneur (1884–1939)