Pacifist and conscientious objector. Was a member of the Christian Pacifist Society, was active in the Associated Churches of Christ and was a contemporary of Rev Ormond Burton. Imprisoned for his beliefs during World War I and wrote several anti-war pamphlets. Graduated from the University of Otago with a BA (1909) and MA (1910).
Urquhart, Henry Ritchie, 1879-1963
Urquhart, Harry R, 1879-1963
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[Four WWI pacifist posters, produced by Ryan Bodman and Marama Mayrick. 2015]
Date: 2015
By: Mayrick, Marama Hannah, 1985?-
Reference: Eph-D-PEACE-2015-01/04
Description: Four posters relating to people or organisations that opposed conscription to the First World War; those for individuals show an illustration of the person and some biographical text relating to the stand they took against conscription. The poster relating to "Unions" shows a representative of the United Federation of Labour (UFOL) speaking to a group of men. Posters are titled: Archibald Baxter Unions Harry Urquhart Te Puea Herangi Donors statement: "The posters were produced for Anzac Day 2015, to encourage New Zealanders to critically reflect on New Zealand's role in World War One at a time when the traditional narrative of sacrifice in the name of freedom and democracy was dominating the political, social and media discourse". Two copies held. Other Titles - World War One Quantity: 4 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset prints, 595 x 424 mm.
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Publications - Court Martial or Post Mortem, Pagan Patriotism and Men and Marbles by / ...
Date: 1917-1963
From: New Zealand Yearly Meeting of the Society of Friends: Records
Reference: MS-Papers-2597-32/03
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).
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Falkner, Nancy Gaynor, 1930- : Papers relating to Mary White and Leilah Gordon
Date: 1908-2002
By: Falkner, Nancy Gaynor, 1930-
Reference: MS-Papers-7525
Description: Papers relating to Mary White, formerly Mary Truby King, and her mother, E Leilah Gordon (nee Urquhart); includes correspondence between Mary White and her mother; articles about the family, funeral service for Mary White (2002), copy of essay by Falkner for DNZB and eDNZB and other papers The letters are mostly from Leilah Gordon to her daughter Essie, who was adopted by Dr and Mrs Truby King and who became Mary Truby King, later Mary White; also includes letter from Gordon to the Kings, letter of reference from Truby King for Leilah Gordon, newspaper clippings about Harry Urquhart, poems, `A Sister's farewell' by M Urquhart and `The Books of life' by Gordon; letter from Michael White to friends and relatives of Mary White, his mother (1998); service of requiem mass for Mary White (2002); and papers relating to the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography eDNZB project Source of title - Supplied Accompanying material - Photocopy of letter, Falkner to Field Librarian with copies of Gordon's birth and death certificate, and letter from Falkner to Stephens Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter (photocopies) Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Ms N Falkner, Khandallah, Wellington, Sep 2002
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Notes - Urquhart-Voyce
From: Roth, Herbert Otto, 1917-1994: Collected papers, personal papers, photographs and ephemera
Reference: MS-Papers-6164-107
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).
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Correspondence - Harry R Urquhart
Date: May 1945-Sep 1948
From: Efford, Lincoln Arthur Winstone, 1907-1962 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0445-20
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).
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Scott, Sidney Wilfred, 1900-1970 : Letter from Harry Urquhart
Date: 9 Jan 1957
By: Scott, Sidney Wilfred, 1900-1970
Reference: MS-Papers-6686
Description: Letter written by Urquhart from Northcote to Sid Scott complimenting him on an article he wrote, `Where do we go from here?' (Here and now, Dec 1956), and discussing the similarity of their views on communism and its deleterious effect on populations Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph Provenance: Found in second-hand book purchased by donor
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Inward correspondence - Urquhart-Young
Date: 1935-1955, 1916
From: Burton, Ormond Edward, 1893-1974 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0438-039
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.
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Correspondence relating to `Penalties on conscience'
Date: [1945-1946]
From: Efford, Lincoln Arthur Winstone, 1907-1962 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0445-45
Description: Published in 1945; list of copies sold; notes; inward and outward correspondence. Identified correspondents entered in the Name field; includes letter from Monica, Christchurch, and orders for copies of Efford's book. Quantity: 1 folder(s).