Lenin, Vladimir Il'ich, 1870-1924

Date: 9-10 Feb 2002 - 09 Feb 2002 - 10 Feb 2002

By: Evans, Judith Christine, 1920-; Chiliadaki, Argyro, active 2002

Reference: OHColl-0661-01

Description: Judy Evans was born in Khandallah, Wellington in 1920. Mentions her artistic father, Guy Harding, a cartographer for Lands and Survey Department. Describes working as a ticket writer and display artist, when in 1944 the New Zealand Communist Party assigned Judy and her father the task of painting the murals for their Unity Centre in Cuba Street, Wellington. Mentions that her husband was overseas serving in World War II at the time. Talks about why the murals were produced, the process of designing them with her father, and painting them on pinex sheets with poster paints. Refers to design influences, including Mexican artist Diego Rivera. Mentions what happened to the murals after the Party vacated the premises. Refers to a series of murals she painted for Christchurch's Unity Centre that have since been destroyed. Interviewer(s) - Argyro Chiliadaki Accompanying material - 2 photocopied newspaper articles about Judy Evans, a photocopy of an article published in Sites no. 16 (Autumn 1988):71-72, a draft of typed general biographical information about Judy Evans (3 pages); and a photocopy of a letter from Judy Evans to Marian Minson, Curator, Pictorial Collections. Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 folder(s) Interviewee information. 60 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - other accompanying material OHA-3860. Search dates: 1943 - 1950

Date: 1988

By: Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: H-733-097/123

Description: Newsclippings of cartoons on New Zealand and international politics. Quantity: 27 newsclippings. Physical Description: Newsclippings, various sizes.

Date: [1937]

From: Hitchcock family: Collection

Reference: 1/4-132255-F

Description: A portrait of Russian Communist leader Vladimir Lenin made of flowers at the Park of Culture and Rest in Moscow. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) film negative. Physical Description: Black and white original film negative. Transfers: PAColl-10659-006.. Processing information: Received with prints PAColl-10659-006-104 - 138 in an envelope with the annotation "I.S.S.R.".

Date: ca 1855-1958

By: New Zealand Society for Closer Relations with the USSR

Reference: PAColl-0730

Description: Photographs and an accompanying booklet on Tolstoy's life and work to mark the 50th anniversary of his death in 1960. They cover portraits of him as a young man, his birthplace, colleagues and friends, his wife, productions of his plays, title page of Anna Karenina, annotated proofs of his novel The Resurrection, and illustrations from his novels. They are mostly copies of portraits and old photographs but include ones from 1958 of his birthplace museum, university etc. They are numbered and the numbers relate to entries in the booklet. There should be 47 photographs but 1, 23, 29, 31 and 33 are missing. Quantity: 42 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1989

By: White, Cecil John, 1900-1986; Finey, George Edmond, 1895-1987; Bromhead, Peter, 1933-; Low, David Alexander Cecil (Sir), 1891-1963; Ball, Murray Hone, 1939-2017; Moir, Alan, 1947-; Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; New Zealand. Ministry of External Relations and Trade; Grant, Ian Fraser, 1940-; Brockie, Robert Ellison (Dr), 1932-; Glover, Thomas Ellis, 1891?-1938

Reference: A-370-001/049

Description: Forty nine cartoons by Unk White, George Finey, Peter Bromhead, David Low, Murray Ball, Alan Moir, Tom Scott, Tom Glover and Bob Brockie for the Drawing the Line exhibition for the Ministry of External Relations and Trade, 1989. 'Drawing the Line: Cartoons across the Tasman' was an exhibition of cartoons by New Zealand cartoonists about Australian issues and the relationship between New Zealand and Australia, curated by Ian F. Grant for the New Zealand Ministry of External Relations and Trade. The exhibition toured Australian cities in 1989. Quantity: 49 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: 49 laser prints on card, sizes vary.

Date: 2001

By: Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: H-673-001/023

Description: Cartoons on political and social issues including: Rugby referee laying down the rules to the All Blacks and their competing team. Comment on the Christine Rankin (WINZ) case where various public servants accused her of dressing in a sexually provocative way. Shows Slobadov Milosevic being taken to the guillotine (World Court). He seems unaware of what he's done wrong. Comment on Christine Rankin's credibility in not being re-appointed as CEO of WINZ. Comment on the crisis facing the NZ Post Board and where the blame is being placed by the CEO and the rest of NZ Post. Shows Slobodan Milosevic at the World Court facing War Crimes charges. He does not accept the jurisdiction of the court. Cartoon shows his hands and fore-arms soaked and dripping with blood. Shows male public opinion on the comments by the head of the PM's Dept., Mark Prebble, over not knowing where to look when he caught sight of Christine Rankin's breasts. Show's the two sides of political alliance with Helen Clark by NZ Post Chairman of the Board, Ross Armstrong. Mark Prebble explains how public servants in the Labour administration should model themselves on the Soviet Politburo. He suggest Christine Rankin model herself on Mrs Kruschev who is shown as obese and with only her face and forearms showing. Comment on under-age drinking. Cartoon obituary to New Zealand film maker John O'Shea, 1920-2001. Comment on the deteriorating relationship between enza and fruit growers. Shows members of the public commenting on the Versace fashion exhibition at Te Papa. Shows a Tibetan in the stocks. He congratulates China, his oppressor, being the next Olympic games hosts. Shows consumer confusion over multiple power providers and name changes along with power cuts and expensive power bills leading to illness and possible premature death. Shows Tiger Woods commenting on the $500 fee golf fans are asked to pay to watch him play. Shows whales contemplating their move up the world's hit list. Comment on Michelle Boag's new prominence in the National Party with the ex-Prime Minister Jenny Shipley now in her shadow. Comment on globalisation and free trade protests. Comment on the Governments reaction to huge electricity price hikes. Comment on the poor state of the public Health System. Shows Max Bradford, Minister of Electricity, reporting his success in electricity reforms, only to be shown up by a power cut. Shows two rat scientists discussing how human experiments with genetics led to the rats becoming the dominant species and in turn exterminating humans. A human skeleton is in the foreground. Quantity: 23 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

Date: 1970-1979

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to socialists, socialism]

Reference: Eph-A-SOCIALIST-1970s

Description: Includes: 1970s?: New Zealand Workers Labour Party. Constitution [1970s?]. Photocopy on yellow paper Socialist Party of New Zealand. [Mimeographed fliers from the Auckland Branch. 1970s] 1970: Lenin Centennial celebrations. Education House, 180 Willis Street, 22 March 1970. Invitation card Don't miss Ernest Mandel, Marxist scholar and revolutionary Socialist leader. Auckland 26 May; Wellington 27 May; Christchurch 28 May [1970]. Flier (2 copies) Wellington Lenin Centennial Committee invites you to attend an evening of films. Trades Hall, 126 Vivian Street, 24 January [1970]. Flier 1971: N.Z. Socialist Unity Party. How would you like this man to fix your wages? [1971] Socialist Action League. Vote for a socialist mayor and a Labour City Council. Mike Goodger for Mayor of Auckland. [1971] 1972: New Zealand Socialist Unity Party for Porirua. Vote Socialist; vote Ken Douglas [1972] Socialist Action League. Come to the Summer Educational Conference. 1-4 January [1972]. Pamphlet Vote Labour in 1972; bring the real issues into the elections. Socialists For Labour Campaign [1972]. Pamphlet (2 copies) 1975: The Socialist Party of New Zealand. General election 29 November 1975. The Socialist manifesto (3 copies) 1976: Coming Young Socialists discussions. 76 Dixon St, Wellington, 10 and 17 October [1976]. Flier 1977: Crisis of N.Z. capitalism; the Labour movement fightback and the Socialist Unity Party [handed out at Christchurch Labour Party Conference May 1977] 1979; Socialist Action. Social. Epuni School Hall, 8 September [1979]. Pink flier Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s) containing 20 pieces of ephemera. Physical Description: Fliers and pamphlets, sizes varying up to 240 mm.

Date: 1970-1971

From: [Ephemera issued by the New Zealand Communist Party, and Communist candidates for elections; or relating to Communism]

Reference: Eph-B-COMMUNIST-1970/1971

Description: Includes: 1970s: Communist Party of New Zealand. Wellington District. Why workers must have nothing to do with 30 July mobilisation [1970s] Workers' power will end inflation. Reprint from the People's Voice. Wilson Printery Ltd. [1970s] (2 copies) 1970: Communist Party of New Zealand. Wellington District. Act now. Act now. Act now [1970?] Lenin 1870-1970. An exhibition of paintings, photographs, pamphlets, etc. New Zealand Display Centre, Cuba Street, 13-24 April [1970] Communist League; Wellington Branch of the Spartacist league. More participation - less politics ... the Communist alternative [ca 1970?]. 4 stapled pages Plunder in high places! [1970] Trotsky and the Chinese Revolution; a contribution to discussion. August 1970. 11 stapled pages 1971: Capitalist crisis hits the workers. ca 1971 Communist Party of New Zealand. Wellington District. Errors in the forged leaflet. 1971 (2 copies) Communist Party of New Zealand. Wellington District. General Motors workers: Why be good citizens when GM isn't? [1971] Communist Party of New Zealand. Wellington District. Government ducks and dives; more pressure needed. 15 March 1971. Green flier Communist Party of New Zealand. Wellington District. The lessons of Vietnam [30 July 1971] Communist Party of New Zealand. Wellington District. Make war on the class enemy, not on peasants in South-East Asia. July 1971 Communist Party of New Zealand. Wellington District. Oppose wage freeze [1971]. Green flier Communist Party of New Zealand. Wellington District. Put the screws on G.M. [1970s]. Green flier Communist Party of New Zealand. Wellington District. City Branch. Red alert; the system's cracking up - bosses on the attack. November 1971 Communist Party of New Zealand. Wellington District. Total solidarity with the peoples of the world against American imperialism [1971] Militant Forum. Is Maoism a revolutionary force today? Debate between George Rosenberg, Terry Auld, George Fyson, Keith Locke. Central Library Lecture Hall, 3 December [1971] Militant Forum. On the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party. Why did the Communist Party degenerate? Hear Keith Locke. University Womens Clubroom, 196 Lambton Quay, 16 April [1971] Real and bogus Communists in Wellington. 1971 Communist Party of New Zealand. Wellington District. Tradition and principle betrayed [1970s?] (2 copies) Workers' interests, not bosses' interests ... 20.9.1971. Flier (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Sizes varying up to 330 mm.

Date: 1967

Reference: Eph-E-PEOPLE-Lenin-1967-01

Description: Poster a half-length photographic portrait of Vladimir Lenin. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print, 1050 x 735 mm. Provenance: Donated by Karen Lee, in 2014.

Date: [1978]

From: Jackson, George, 1908-2000 : Papers

Reference: 90-234-15/28

Description: Includes: Canadian tribute on bugging of Party headquarters - A Drennan's funeral; 110th Anniversary of the birth of V I Lenin; Indian Ocean and other documents. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1944

By: Evans, Judith Christine, 1920-; Harding, William Guy, 1883-1978; Friends of the Soviet Union (N.Z.)

Reference: F-014/F-021

Description: Contents: 2. Onward thro' victory over Fascism to world peace. 3. A new era dawns ; onward in peace and unity. 4. Marx & Engels show the [way]. 5. Lenin led the way to unity. 6. To unity and brotherhood. 7. Of our toil and struggle comes socialism and a full life ; forward [in 2 parts]. 8. Then comrades to communism - our trust and charge. 9. Epilogue ; the way was long, our dead are many. No. 1 in the sequence "The united workers, peoples, nations, onwards" was not given to the Library. Painted for the Friends of the Soviet Union by Judy Evans and her father Guy Harding. Hung in the Unity Centre, Wellington. Known as the Harding murals for many years, however discussions with Judy Evans made it clear that she devised the murals and carried out most of the painting, with assistance from her father. Inspired by the work of Diego Rivera. Quantity: 8 watercolour(s) on 9 panels. Physical Description: Tempera on 9 pinex panels; between 1220 x 600 and 1220 and 3040 mm Provenance: Painted and displayed as murals for the walls of the Unity Centre, Cuba Street. Later removed and stored in a Wellington garage for many years.

Date: 1966 - 1979

By: Gale, Leonard Thomas , 1926-2016

Reference: Eph-A-SOCIALIST-Cards-Gale

Description: Greeting cards published by the Socialist Unity Party to send overseas. All were designed by Socialist Unity Party member Len Gale. Some feature hammer and sickle motifs, New Zealand ferns, kereru, Lenin, Maori moko, warships, heron, kiwi, kowhai, tui, Russian bear, Maori figures. One card shows a group photograph of five members of a party delegation in 1974: D Reid, L Reid, E Miller, M Hunter, T McLintock. Quantity: 25 b&w art print(s) (black & white or single colour). Physical Description: Relief prints on cards, sizes varying Transfers: Other material from the same provenance is housed at Manuscripts 90-251..

Date: 1921

By: Gregory, Alfred, 1867-1946

Reference: MS-Papers-3471

Description: Gregory's statement on his attitude to Lenin and Trotsky written when he was secretary of the Brotherhood of Life in Dargaville Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Printed matter with ms annotations

Date: 2007

From: Moreu, Michael, 1969-: [Digital cartoons published in the Christchurch Press and Fairfax Media]

Reference: DCDL-0003230

Description: Russian Prime Minister, Vladimir Putin is on stage doing a singing gig. His group is called 'Lenin/Putin's the Beaters'. Below the stage a gang of thugs keeps the crowd in order. Refers to Putin's heavy handed tactics. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1944

From: Evans, Judith Christine 1920- : [Communist Party murals / Judy Evans and Guy Harding] [1944?]

Reference: F-017

Description: A head and shoulders portrait of Lenin, with a banner below him reading: Workers and farmer unite. He is surrounded by the smaller figures of workers and farmers, one holding the Russian sickle, another the hammer. In the centre foreground, two large hands are clasped as a symbol of unity. In the background, part of a factory can be seen to the left, and part of a farm, with men working, to the right. This is part 5 out of 8 sections (painted on 9 sheets of pinex) Painted for the Friends of the Soviet Union by Judy Evans and her father Guy Harding. Hung in the Unity Centre, Wellington. Known as the Harding murals for many years, however discussions with Judy Evans made it clear that she devised the murals and carried out most of the painting, with assistance from her father. Inspired by the work of Diego Rivera. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Tempera on pinex panel, 1220 x 1520 mm Provenance: Painted and displayed as murals for the walls of the Unity Centre, Cuba Street. Later removed and stored in a garage for many years.