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Cordery, Eric Leofwin, b 1910 : Papers
- Date
- 1923-1991
- By
- Cordery, Eric Leofwin, 1910-2004Cordery family
- Reference
- MS-Group-0556
- Description
The papers include letters written on active service describing Cordery's experiences during the war accompanied by a scrapbook containing related ephemera which illustrates the recreational activities of members of the 2nd NZEF; a scrapbook relating to the history of Ocean Bay School, Marlborough attended by Cordery in 1923-1924, and two scrapbooks of newspaper cuttings from Christchurch newspapers from the 1930s reflecting his interest in the arts and harrier road racing.
Extracts from official sources of information for incorporation in NZOC/NZEME official war history and extracts from war-time letters of Major Harold Cordery, 1941-1945
Scrapbook relating to trip to Greece for unveiling of Athens Memorial to Commonwealth soldiers, 1961; and scrapbook relating to trip to London for 50th Anniversary of VE Day, 1995
Scrapbook relating to the Battle of Crete 50th Anniversary Commemeration Tour, 1991; `Craftsmen in uniform, an account of the Corps of Royal New Zealand Electrical and Mechanical Engineers' by Peter Cape (with contributions by Eric Cordery highlighted); `The School at Ocean Bay' by Jonathan Harlen. Tipped in are: letter from Helen Strang, 1987, letter from the publishers, 1987, book review, 1987, and Eric Cordery's reminiscences of his time at the school, written in 1983
Family letters to his father, siblings and two sons written over a period of 27 years, from the time of his move from Christchurch to Hamilton in 1964.
Cordery, a Christchurch accountant, served as a warrant officer in an administrative capacity with ordnance workshops servicing vehicles of the 2nd NZEF in Greece, North Africa and Italy during the Second World War. In 1964 he moved to Hamilton and took up an administrative position at St Paul's Collegiate School. He retired from this position in 1977.
Quantity: 21 volume(s). 0.40 Linear Metres.
Physical Description: Holographs, mss, typescripts, printed matter and photographs
Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mr E Cordery, Wellington, 1997, 1999, 2000 and 2001
- Access restrictions
- No access restrictions
- Format
- 21 volume(s), 0.40 Linear Metres, Scrapbooks, Personal correspondence, Publications (Documents), Manuscripts, Holographs, mss, typescripts, printed matter and photographs
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Scrapbook - Battle of Crete 50th Anniversary Commemoration Tour
Date: 1991
From: Cordery, Eric Leofwin, b 1910 : Papers
By: Cordery, Eric Leofwin, 1910-2004
Reference: MSX-5748
Description: Scrapbook relating to the Battle of Crete 50th Anniversary Commemoration Tour, 1991. An account of Eric Cordery's return to Greece and Crete in May 1991, a coach tour of these countries, and attendance at the several ceremonies to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Greek Campaign, and the Battle of Crete in 1941. Includes iternary, postcards, photographs, maps, menus and commentary Quantity: 1 volume(s). 0.05 Linear Metres.
The School at Ocean Bay / Jonathan Harlen
Date: 1986
From: Cordery, Eric Leofwin, b 1910 : Papers
Reference: MSX-5750
Description: `The School at Ocean Bay' by Jonathan Harlen. Tipped in are a letter from Helen Strang, 1987, letter from publishers, 1987, newspaper review, 1987, and Eric Cordery's reminiscences of his time at the school, 1983 Quantity: 1 volume(s). 0.08 Linear Metres.
Golden Bay School, Port Underwood, Marlborough, NZ
Date: 1923-1985
From: Cordery, Eric Leofwin, b 1910 : Papers
Reference: MSY-4396
Description: Scrapbook containing correspondence and research notes on the history of Ocean Bay School. Also includes copies of Eric Cordery's school reports and photographs of pupils of the school. Ocean Bay School, a school for boys, operated between 1909-1924. Eric Cordery was a pupil from October 1923-Dec 1924 Quantity: 1 volume(s).
Scrapbook relating to trip to London for 50th Anniversary of VE Day
Date: Apr-May 1995
From: Cordery, Eric Leofwin, b 1910 : Papers
Reference: MSX-5695
Description: Scrapbook relating to trip to London for 50th Anniversary for VE Day, Apr-May 1995. Contains photographs, newspaper clippings, correspondence, programme of events, invitations, Mr Cordery's account of events, etc Quantity: 1 volume(s).
Scrapbook relating to trip to Greece for unveiling of Athens Memorial to soldiers of th...
Date: 1961
From: Cordery, Eric Leofwin, b 1910 : Papers
Reference: MSX-5694
Description: Scrapbook relating to his trip to Greece for unveiling of the Athens Memorial to the armies of the Commonwealth, 10 May 1961. Contains, photographs, maps, newspaper cuttings, letter/diary to his wife and sons describing the trip, etc The memorial was unveiled by Field Marshal His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester in the presence of His Majesty the King of the Hellenes on 10 May 1961 Quantity: 1 volume(s).
Family letters
Date: 1980-1983
From: Cordery, Eric Leofwin, b 1910 : Papers
Reference: MSX-5838
Description: Quantity: 1 volume(s).
Family letters
Date: 1968-1971
From: Cordery, Eric Leofwin, b 1910 : Papers
Reference: MSX-5835
Description: Quantity: 1 volume(s).
Scrapbook
Date: 1933-1934
From: Cordery, Eric Leofwin, b 1910 : Papers
Reference: MSY-4397
Description: Cuttings from various Christchurch newspapers relating mainly to drama and opera productions which were staged in Christchurch during 1933. There are also several cuttings relating to the Christchurch Harrier Club which Cordery was a member of. Quantity: 1 volume(s).
Family letters
Date: 1976-1979
From: Cordery, Eric Leofwin, b 1910 : Papers
Reference: MSX-5837
Description: Quantity: 1 volume(s).
Family letters
Date: 1984-1987
From: Cordery, Eric Leofwin, b 1910 : Papers
Reference: MSX-5839
Description: Quantity: 1 volume(s).