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O'Connell, Tom, fl 1946 : Walmata project papers
- Date
- 12 Feb-16 Sep 1946
- By
- O'Connell, Tom, active 1946Taylor, George B, active 1946
- Reference
- MS-Group-1452
- Description
Correspondence, photographs, newspaper clippings and financial information relating to O'Connells involvement in the `Walmata' project to increase housing in Auckland and for the rehabilitation of returned servicemen.
The scheme originated owing to concern over the housing shortage in the Auckland area. The scheme planned to build houses in the new suburb of Tamaki for the rehabilitation of returned servicemen.
Quantity: 2 folder(s). 0.02 Linear Metres.
Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by E O'Connell, Timaru, December 2005
Transfers: To Photographic Archive - 2 black and white photographs (PAColl-8743).
- Access restrictions
- No access restrictions
- Format
- 2 folder(s), 0.02 Linear Metres, Business correspondence, Financial records, Administrative reports, Photographs, Manuscripts
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O'Connell, Tom, fl 1946 - Further Walmata project correspondence
Date: 7 Nov 1946
From: O'Connell, Tom, fl 1946 : Walmata project papers
Reference: MS-Papers-8453
Description: A letter relating to O'Connell's involvement in the `Walmata' project to increase housing in Auckland and for the rehabilitation of returned servicemen. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres.
Correspondence relating to the Walmata project
Date: 12 Feb-16 Sep 1946
From: O'Connell, Tom, fl 1946 : Walmata project papers
Reference: MS-Papers-8451-01
Description: Inward correspondence to O'Connell, from partners and government departments relating to the financial and organisational aspects of the Walmata project. The majority of the correspondence is from a George Taylor who appears to be O'Connell's main partner in the project and travelled to Singapore to help organise transport and materials for the project. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Project papers
Date: 1946
From: O'Connell, Tom, fl 1946 : Walmata project papers
Reference: MS-Papers-8451-02
Description: Newspaper clippings, reports and financial information relating to the Walmata project. Quantity: 1 folder(s).