History of newspapers in New Zealand oral history project

Date
2009-2014
By
Grant, Ian Fraser, 1940-
Reference
OHColl-0996
Description

Collection of oral history interviews conducted by Ian Grant between 2009 and 2014 with leading figures in the New Zealand newspaper industry. Interviewees are: Julian Smith, David Barber, Richard Neville, Jennifer Wheeler, James Alan Burnet, Lance Girling-Butcher, Norma Ashworth, Gavin Ellis, Michael Horton, Michael Muir, and Terry Hall.

Former New Zealand news editor Ian Grant undertook this oral history project in conjunction with his research for a book on the history of NZ newspapers 'Lasting Impressions — The story of New Zealand’s newspapers, 1840-1920' which was published by Fraser Books in association with Alexander Turnbull Library in 2018.

Quantity: 12 interview(s). 22 digital sound recording(s) digital sound recording(s). 5 Electronic document(s) digital abstracts, project report. 1 folder(s) interviewee information forms. 3 printed abstract(s). 5 folder(s) containing printed agreement forms.

Search dates: 2009 - 2014

Number of interviews/events: 12

Processing information: Digital sound recordings of interviews with Julian Smith and David Barber are attached to an item level record. All other digital sound recordings and related digital files are attached to the relevant interview record.

Additional description

Digital material available only in the Katherine Mansfield Reading Room.

Use/Reproduction
Public use may require the permission of the copyright holder(s), and/or the permission of the interviewee. Copyright: The copyright for interviews with Gavin Ellis, Richard Neville, Trevor Scott, and James Alan Burnet is held by Alexander Turnbull Library. Please check copyright for the other interviews in this collection.
Access restrictions
Partly restricted material - Access requires permission of the interviewee for interviews with Julian Smith, Lance Girling-Butcher, Norma Ashworth, Michael Muir, and Terry Hall. No permission is needed to access the interviews with David Barber, Richard Neville, Jennifer Wheeler, Trevor Scott, James Alan Burnet, Gavin Ellis, and Michael Horton.
Format
12 interview(s), 22 digital sound recording(s) digital sound recording(s), 5 Electronic document(s) digital abstracts, project report, 1 folder(s) interviewee information forms, 3 printed abstract(s), 5 folder(s) containing printed agreement forms, Oral histories
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There are 15 items in total.
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There are 15 items in this group.
Audio

Interview with Michael Horton, printed abstract

Date: 24 and 26 March 2009

From: History of newspapers in New Zealand oral history project

Reference: OHA-8832

Description: Includes agreement form. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Search dates: 2009

Audio

Interview with Lance Girling-Butcher, printed abstract

Date: 20 and 21 June 2009

From: History of newspapers in New Zealand oral history project

Reference: OHA-8835

Description: Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Search dates: 2009

Audio

Interview with David Barber, agreement form

Date: 1 and 2 December 2010

From: History of newspapers in New Zealand oral history project

Reference: OHA-8834

Description: Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Search dates: 2010

Audio

Interview with Jennifer Wheeler, agreement form

Date: 16 September 2013

From: History of newspapers in New Zealand oral history project

Reference: OHA-8831

Description: Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Search dates: 2013

Audio

History of newspapers in New Zealand oral history project, interviewee biographical inf...

Date: 2009-2014

From: History of newspapers in New Zealand oral history project

Reference: OHAR-8829

Description: Comprises biographical information forms and some curriculum vitae for interviews in this project: Gavin Ellis, James Alan Burnet, Richard Neville, Trevor Scott, Jennifer Wheeler, David Barber, Michael Horton, Lance Girling-Butcher. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Search dates: 2009 - 2014

Audio

Interview with Gavin Ellis, agreement form

Date: 8 and 11 October 2010

From: History of newspapers in New Zealand oral history project

Reference: OHA-8836

Description: Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Search dates: 2010

Audio

Interview with Richard Neville, agreement form

Date: 13 September 2013

From: History of newspapers in New Zealand oral history project

Reference: OHA-8833

Description: Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Search dates: 2013

Audio

Interview with James Alan Burnet, printed abstract

Date: 21 and 22 May 2009

From: History of newspapers in New Zealand oral history project

Reference: OHA-8837

Description: Includes agreement form. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Search dates: 2009

Audio

Interview with Trevor Donald Scott, agreement form

Date: 5 March 2014

From: History of newspapers in New Zealand oral history project

Reference: OHA-8830

Description: Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Search dates: 2014

Audio

Interview with Norma Ashworth

Date: 2 October 2013

From: History of newspapers in New Zealand oral history project

By: Ashworth, Norma, active 1976-1998

Reference: OHint-0996-08

Description: Oral history interview with Norma Ashworth conducted by Ian Grant. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 interview(s). 1 digital sound recording(s). Search dates: 2013 Number of interviews/events: 1