Degrees, Academic

Date: 1974

By: University of Auckland

Reference: Objects-0523

Description: Maker(s) not identified. Blue cylindrical container with body and fitting lid, with gold inscription and gold crest of the University of Auckland. Tube covered in blue book cloth, possibly leather. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 object(s). Physical Description: Cardboard cylinder with lid, ca 350 x 100 mm Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - Acc 86-132. - Doctorate signature held in MS & A.. Processing information: Description edited as part of Objects survey, January 2024. Previous reference: Curios-027-009. Previous title: Artist unknown :Frank Sargeson, Doctor of Literature, Honoris Causa. [Cylindrical container for doctorate. Auckland University, 1984].

Date: 1906-1910, 1912-1920

By: Ennor, Harrold, 1888-1974

Reference: qMS-0673-0686

Description: Ennor recorded daily his involvement with the YMCA and the Congregational Church, sporting and domestic activities, and study towards a law degree which he completed in 1920. He also comments on events of the day, in particular news of the war in Europe. All diaries include ephemeral material (invitations, programmes, stamps, tram tickets, pressed flowers) Source of title - Supplied title Ennor was a public servant in Auckland, Napier and Gisborne during the period covered by these diaries Quantity: 14 volume(s). 0.14 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, printed matter and photographs (various sizes and bindings) The 1909 diary includes two small group photos labelled `Taken at picnic, Boxing Day 1909'

Date: 14 May 2002

By: Nielsen, Margaret Alison, 1933-2023

Reference: MS-Papers-7430

Description: Speech delivered by Lyell Cresswell on the occasion of receiving an honorary doctorate in music at Victoria University, 14 May 2002 Part of the Archive of New Zealand Music Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript with holograph additions Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Ms M Nielsen, Karori, Wellington, May 2002

Date: 1909-1924

From: Barkas, Frederick, 1854-1932 : Barkas family scrapbooks and papers

Reference: MSI-Papers-2491-69

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 12 Sep 1923, 7 Nov 1928

From: Tyndale-Biscoe family: Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-11956-04

Description: University of Cambridge Bachelor of Arts certificate for Phyllis Mary Long of Girton College. Awarded 12 Sep 1923 and issued by university registrar on 7 Nov 1928. With official wax seal. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, printed matter

Date: 1936-1942

From: Franks, Cecil William, 1912-1990: Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-11648-13

Description: Contains Franks' certificate of provisional matriculation from the University of New Zealand and membership card for the Masterton Savage Club. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed matter

Date: 21 May 1995

From: Interviews about Denis Glover by Gordon Ogilvie

By: Ross, John C (Dr), 1938-

Reference: OHInt-0576-34

Description: These notes were taken from a brief unrecorded telephone interview with John Ross. Talks about completing English Honours at Victoria University in 1962-63, being chairman of the University Literary Society, and recalls Denis Glover as a poetry performer, reading 'The Rakehelly Man' and 'Sings Harry' at the English Department's end of year review. Talks about his thesis on poet Rex Fairburn's 'Dominion', taking it to Glover for his comments, and working on the Fairburn correspondence with Glover prior to Lauris Edmond editing them. Talks about Khura Glover's support for Glover and his work, his thoughts on Glover's drinking. Comments on Glover's writing style - the sophistication of his poetry, comparing it to Ben Johnson's in Elizabethan times or The Beatles lyrics. Interviewer(s) - Gordon Ogilvie Quantity: 1 printed notes - not recorded. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-2823.

Date: [1848]

From: Dominion Museum : Historical material

Reference: MSI-Papers-6073-1

Date: 1956

From: Lonsdale, Neil, 1907-1989 :200 original cartoons by Neil Lonsdale from 1955 to 1962.

Reference: A-309-068

Description: Shows Mr Luxford, who is sitting at his desk, being awarded a diploma by three men who are all wearing raincoats. Refers to Mr Luxford being the Mayor for Auckland. Refers to the record amount of rain in Auckland over the month of April. Also refers to Mr Luxford being the Mayor of Auckland. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service..

Date: 1982

From: [Ephemera of octavo size, relating to Auckland University College and the University of Auckland]

By: University of Auckland

Reference: Eph-A-UNIVERSITY-Auckland-1982-01

Description: The proceedings were presided over by the Chancellor Dr R H L Ferguson. The University Singers presented several items which are listed on the back page. Quantity: 1 booklet. Physical Description: Booklet of four pages, 210 x 147 mm.

Date: 2002

By: Tremain, Garrick, 1941-; Otago daily times (Newspaper)

Reference: H-675-016/033

Description: Cartoons on New Zealand and international political and social issues. Comment on New Zealands cancer treatment compared to Australia. Verbal sparring between Helen Clark and Bill English. Helen Clark looking forward to Bill English being plastered in the boxing ring and he referring to her art fraud incident. Comment on rural doctor shortage. Rural famlies resort to taking their children to the local vet. Shows Labour Finance Minister, Michael Cullen, fishing (electioneering) with a tin of fat worms (budget). Shows small boy asking his father to borrow his gun for the nativity scene at school. Cartoonist Tom Scott receives a Doctorate from Massey University. The agitated voice of Rob Muldoon comes from the sky. Shows National Party President, Michael Boag in a box. Bill English asks National Party Divisional Conference delegates to form an orderly queue to try the magic trick of cutting her in half. Comment on Jeff Wilson's retirement from international rugby. Shows Helen Clark and Peter Davis in trenchcoats, hats and sun glasses with an umbrella. Passersby wonder if she's worried about the hole in the ozone layer or the holes in the Kyoto Protocol. Comment on the perceived waste of money within the Maori Television Service. Shows Helen Clark having cut free the Employments Contract Act now has a large cat (wildcat strikes) on her back. Comment on teachers anger and frustration with Labour's Education Minister, Trevor Mallard's dealings throughout the teacher contract negotiations. Shows Helen Clark and her husband Peter Davis in the kitchen, Peter is preparing a picnic as he heard Helen say that once Michael Cullen had presented his budget they would go to the country - i.e. set the date for the election. Comment on so-called 'Maori bashing' of Derek Fox for his handling of the Maori Television Service engagement of Cheif Executive, John Davy. Shows a shearing shed scene. Comment on the popularity of Jim Anderton in the Wigram Seat, one shearer suggests the voters are like sheep in their blind acceptance of him. Shows two older people opening their front door to Bill English who is dressed up as a police officer in boxing gloves carrying his drawn truncheon (law and order). Comment on the clash of traditional Indian past-times of snake charming and lying on beds of nails to intensify the practitioners mental state, with the new order of nuclear weapons. Shows three tables in a restaurant and how they are divided to accommodate smokers, non-smokers and passive-smokers. Quantity: 18 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 size horizontal photocopies

Date: 1952

From: Trueman, Patricia Nan, active 1960-2020: Collection

Reference: Eph-C-UNIVERSITY-1952-02

Description: Degree certificate shows the coat of arms of the University of New Zealand at top centre, and a red seal at lower left. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Engraving and holograph on sheet 382 x 503 mm

Date: 1951

Reference: Eph-D-UNIVERSITY-1951-01

Description: Chart schedule of examinations from Monday 12 November to Friday 23 November. for degree examinations, and examinations for diplomas, proficiency certificates for law, accountancy, architecture and banking. Below is a list of the venues at which the examinations were to be held, and a detachable section at lower right, to be filled in by the candidate and presented at each examination attendance. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress, on sheet 565 x 410 mm. Provenance: Donated by Ms P Trueman, Gisborne, in 2014.

Date: 1949 - 1950

From: Trueman, Patricia Nan, active 1960-2020: Collection

Reference: Eph-C-UNIVERSITY-1950-01

Description: Certificate for a Bachelor of Arts degree conferred on John Douglas William Raine, who had completed the requisite examinations in 1949. Signed by Registrar I F McKenzie and Chancellor D S Smith. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Engraving and collaged seal, 382 x 505 mm.

Date: 1952

Reference: Eph-C-UNIVERSITY-1952-01

Description: Degree certificate shows the coat of arms of the University of New Zealand at top centre, and a red seal at lower left. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Engraving and holograph on sheet 382 x 503 mm Provenance: Donated by David Filer, Wellington, in 2013.

Date: 1954

Reference: Eph-C-UNIVERSITY-1954-01

Description: Degree certificate shows the coat of arms of the University of New Zealand at top centre, and a red seal at lower left. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Engraving and holograph on sheet 382 x 503 mm Provenance: Donated by David Filer, Wellington, in 2013.

Date: 1 Jan 1946-11 Jun 1977

From: Franks, Cecil William, 1912-1990: Papers

Reference: MSI-Papers-11648-1

Description: Contains certificates awarded to Franks relating to his education, career as a secretary, and military service. Honours include appointment as an Additional Member of the Military Division of the Order of the British Empire and being made a Companion of the Queen's Service Order. Also holds certificates for a degree of Bachelor of Commerce and admission as an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Secretaries. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, printed matter

Date: 2010

From: Diva Productions Ltd: Records of the Topp Twins

Reference: MS-Papers-11685-08

Description: Graduation programme from Waikato Institute of Technology for the awarding of an honorary Master of Arts (Music) to Jools and Lynda Topp on 23 April 2010. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 27 May 1968

From: Webby, George Raymond, 1925-2012: Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-12105

Description: Vellum certificate issued to George Webby by Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas, United States of America for achieving the degree of Master of Arts. Quantity: 1 folder(s) 1 item. Physical Description: Printed on sheet of vellum and mounted in a silk and leather folder

Date: 1967

From: Fleming, Charles Alexander (Sir) 1916-1987 :[Christmas and greetings cards from the Fleming family, and preparatory montages and sketches. 1951-1986].

By: Fleming, Charles Alexander (Sir), 1916-1987; Fleming, Margaret Alison (Lady), 1917-2000

Reference: A-304-015

Description: Shows panels relating to cicada fieldwork in the South Island, Whitebaiting, School certificate, Hunting on horseback, Graduation, Trips to Aberdeen, Oxford and London, Peguin, UNESCO, and the appeal for the centennial HQ for the Royal Society of New Zealand. Quantity: 10 drawing(s) and 4 pieces lettering stuck on cardboard.. Physical Description: Ink drawings, black and white, mounted on card, 220 x 265 mm. Provenance: Donated by Lady Margaret (Peg) Fleming of Wadestown, in 1993.