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Laking, George Robert (Sir), 1912-2008 : Papers
- Date
- [ca 1943-2000]
- By
- Laking, George Robert (Sir), 1912-2008
- Reference
- MS-Group-0640
- Description
Contains Laking's papers relating to his work for the Department of Foreign Affairs, the Office of the Ombudsman, Human Rights Commission and other committees.
Edited transcripts of two interviews of Sir George by Dr Roberto Rabel relating to New Zealand's involvement in the Vietnam War. Also transcripts of interviews by Bruce Brown.
Title supplied by Library.
Quantity: 13 box(es) (165 issuable items). 15 folder(s). 3 volume(s). 4.60 Linear Metres.
Physical Description: Mss, typescript and printed matter
Finding Aids: Preliminary list available.
Transfers: Photograph albums and prints are at ATL-Group-00440.
Processing information: Access restrictions removed 7 September 2022.
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- Format
- 13 box(es) (165 issuable items), 15 folder(s), 3 volume(s), 4.60 Linear Metres, Business correspondence, Personal correspondence, Diaries, Minutes (Records), Manuscripts, Mss, typescript and printed matter
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Personal correspondence re Department of External Affairs
Date: 1955-1958
From: Laking, George Robert (Sir), 1912-2008 : Papers
Reference: 92-258-01/01
Personal correspondence
Date: 1956-1958
From: Laking, George Robert (Sir), 1912-2008 : Papers
Reference: 92-258-02/05
Personal correspondence
Date: 1956-1958
From: Laking, George Robert (Sir), 1912-2008 : Papers
Reference: 92-258-02/06
Rugby tour of South Africa
Date: ca 1966-1970
From: Laking, George Robert (Sir), 1912-2008 : Papers
Reference: 92-258-04/12
Rugby tour of South Africa
Date: ca 1972
From: Laking, George Robert (Sir), 1912-2008 : Papers
Reference: 92-258-04/11
Edited transcripts of interviews with Dr Robert Rabel
Date: 1996-1997
From: Laking, George Robert (Sir), 1912-2008 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-6079
Description: Comprises two edited transcripts of interviews by Dr Roberto Rabel with Sir George in Wellington, 22 Jul 1996 and 29 Jan 1997, discussing aspects of Sir George's involvement in policy-making re the Vietnam War. In the earlier interview Sir George describes his political and career development from 1944 when he joined the Prime Minister's Department up till the late 1960s. The second interview begins with Sir George reading from a book he has written about Holyoake and covers his time as NZ ambassador in Washington (1961-1967). Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Papers relating to Foreign Affairs - John Service, China etc
Date: ca 1972-1974
From: Laking, George Robert (Sir), 1912-2008 : Papers
Reference: 92-258-05/09
Human Rights Commission board meeting
Date: Sep 1978
From: Laking, George Robert (Sir), 1912-2008 : Papers
Reference: 92-258-05/06
Legislation Advisory committee - personal correspondence
Date: 1986-1991
From: Laking, George Robert (Sir), 1912-2008 : Papers
Reference: 92-258-10/11
Correspondence
Date: 1997 - 1998
From: Laking, George Robert (Sir), 1912-2008 : Papers
Reference: 2000-217/1C
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).