Keri Ann Ruhi Hulme (Kāi Tahu, Kāti Māmoe) was a New Zealand novelist, poet and short-story writer. She was born in Christchurch and later lived in Ōkārito in South Westland.
Hulme also wrote under the pen name Kai Tainui. Her novel 'The Bone People' won the Booker Prize in 1985; she was the first New Zealander to win the award, and also the first writer to win the prize for their debut novel.
Keri Hulme died on 27 December 2021.
Date: 1995-1996
From: Ross, Gregory F A, 1951- : Papers
By: Ross, Gregory F A, 1951-
Reference: MSX-4193
Description: Comprises original of `Red beech writing' with cover, layout and illustrations, two letters from Ross to the Turnbull Library describing these papers, two draft letters from Ross (not sent), to Keri Hulme and Chris Hooker, loose illustrations including maps of the Lewis and Arthur's Pass areas, and a play, `How the ecosystem works' (1996) In `Red beech writing' Ross describes his experiences as a hunter, tramper and mountaineer in the NZ back country with particular emphasis on the people he tramped with, the huts they stayed in and flora and fauna. Among the areas he writes about are Kapiti Island, the Paparoas, the West Coast, Fiordland, the Rakaia and Stewart Island. Other Titles - Red beech writing Quantity: 1 volume(s) (case folder). Physical Description: Holograph and typescript Transfers: To Book Collections - Two booklets `Alpine: true outdoor stories from Canada and New Zealand...' and `Kiwi writing: more New Zealand and Canadian adventures' by Greg Ross - To Photographic Archive - Photograph of Ross - To Oral History Collection - Tape: Greg Ross reads NZ stories from `Apline writing' and his other books 20 Jan 1996 (Side 1) and from `Alpine writing' and `Red beech' (Side 2). In the text Ross has done illustrations of Serpentine Hut, Bluff Hut, Old Croesus Hut, and general trampingscenes
Date: 1985-1986
From: Kidman, Fiona Judith (Dame), 1940- : Papers
Reference: 90-041-08
Description: Correspondence, including newspaper clippings, programmes, invitations and related printed material Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Date: 1988 - 1990
By: Paul, Janet Elaine (Dame), 1919-2004
Reference: A-307-018/052
Description: Drawings from sketchbooks include sketch portraits from Katherine Mansfield centenary symposium at Victoria University, and from the Writers' and Readers' Festival, Wellington, 1990. Subjects are: Adrian, English Department Auckland University (2 copies); Barbara Anderson, on Continuing Education tour France; Australia professor ?Webby; Tony Bellette, and Prof W H New, Toronto (2 copies); Gillian Bibby; Gil Porter / Marjorie Bernard; Alastair Campbell; Chinese scholar, English Department Auckland University [Schfen Gro..]; James Fenton editor; Dr Cherry Hankin (2 different views, and one duplicate), Epeli Hau'Ofa; Keri Hume; Festus Iyay, Readers & Writers '90 Festival; Tama Janovich , "Slaves of New York" (2 views); Japanese professor "The use of 'and' in Katherine Mansfield"; Ian McEwan, Readers & Writers Week (2 copies); National Orchestra; Rehearsal Verdi Requiem; Maurice Shadbolt; John Mansfield Thomson "That which you give frees you; That which you keep is lost forever"; Entertainment in Wellington, Dr John [E] Thomson; Dorothea Turner at her 80th [birthday]; Villa Franche sur Mer; Geoff Walker; Albert Wendt; Lydia Wevers; and one untitled. Quantity: 35 photocopy/ies including duplicates.. Physical Description: Photocopies on white and tinted sheets, approximately 230 x 170 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Janet Paul in 1996. Transfers: Transfer from Manuscripts & Archives..
Date: ca1984-ca1995
From: National Library of New Zealand: Photographs
Reference: PAColl-5801-1
Description: Mainly records of National Library events which include gifts of books from Poland and Yugoslavia, a delegation of Librarians from China, the official opening of the National Library, the New Vacuum Freeze Dryer for Conservation, the powhiri for Dick Grace the first Maori Manager, celebration for Women's Suffrage Day, Princess Anne visiting, the presentation of the Missoula Peace Quilt, National Library Children's Days, 25th anniversary of setting up the library by act of parliament, and the initiation of the talking book service. Most of the rest of the images record the construction of the National Library building, people and occassions connected with this, the building's interiors, and services provided. Quantity: 101 b&w original photographic print(s). 76 colour original transparency/ies.
Date: Feb 2004
From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-8752-060
Description: Further re Penguin History of New Zealand; funeral, memorial service and other papers re Janet Frame; Frame Literary Trust; other correspondence Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Date: 1980-1981
From: Creative New Zealand: Collections relating to the Queen Elizabeth II Arts Council and Creative NZ
By: Clark, Fiona M, 1954-
Reference: PA12-5814
Description: Women and events in the Women's Gallery, Wellington, New Zealand, photographed in 1980 and 1981. Photographs of the opening were taken by Fiona Clark. Information relating to people and events at the Women's Gallery from Marion Evans, 2997. Quantity: 23 colour original transparency/ies. Processing information: Description and date changed 22 June 2022 following information from a researcher
Date: 1993
By: Campion, Edith, 1923-2007
Reference: Eph-D-COSTUME-1993-02
Description: An arrangement of text with a decorative pseudo-Victorian border. Lists shoes formerly owned by Suzy Aikem, Sheilah Winn, Burton Silver, Sir Tosswill Woollaston, Sir Edmund Hillary, Keri Hulme, Sir Robert Muldoon, Sir David Beattie, Royd Kennedy, Grant Fox, Steve Parr, Barbara Kendall, Naomi Diachuk (Lange), John Walker, Edith Campion, Sir Richard Hadlee, Alison Holst, Dame Malvina Major, Mark Todd. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on poster.. 4 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Photolithograph, 583 x 210 mm. Provenance: Donated by Edith Campion in 1993. Transfers: To Ephemera Collection - Various progammes and other material - To Photographic Archive - Various photographs - To Oral History Collection - One cassette tape.
Date: 12 Nov 1985
From: Stout Research Centre Oral Literary Archive
Reference: OHInt-0013-018
Description: A Radio New Zealand recording, dubbed for the Stout Research Centre. A discussion by a panel consisting of Linda Hardy, C K stead, and Erihapiti Ramsden of 'The Bone people' by Keri Hulme. Chaired by Elizabeth Alley. Venue - Wellington Recorded by - Ian Wedde Venue - Radio New Zealand Studios, Wellington Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-003192 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 event(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.
Date: 1 Nov 1985 - 01 Nov 1985
From: Stout Research Centre Oral Literary Archive
By: Hulme, Keri Ann Ruhi, 1947-2021
Reference: OHInt-0013-004
Description: Telephone interview of Keri Hulme on the occasion of her winning the Booker Prize for her novel, 'The Bone people' Venue - Wellington Recorded by - Ian Wedde Venue - Wellington Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-003390 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 interview(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.
Date: 12 Mar 1986
From: Stout Research Centre Oral Literary Archive
Reference: OHInt-0013-066
Description: A panel discussion with Robert Stone (United States), David Lodge (United Kingdom), Keri Hulme and C K Stead (New Zealand). Chaired by Roger Robinson. Venue - Wellington Venue - Radio New Zealand Studios, Wellington Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-003262 - OHC-003263 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 event(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.
Date: 13 Mar 1986
From: Stout Research Centre Oral Literary Archive
Reference: OHInt-0013-099
Description: Adrian Roscoe chairs a panel discussion on 'Writing across cultures' during a session at the 'Writers and Readers' week, 13/03/86. Participants are Keri Hulme, Yvonne du Fresne, Hone Tuwhare, Felix Mnthali (Botswana and Malawi) and Albert Wendt (Samoa). Access Contact - See oral history librarian Venue - Wellington Venue - Radio New Zealand studios, Wellington Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-003266 - OHC-003267 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 event(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.
Date: 15 Mar 1986
From: Stout Research Centre Oral Literary Archive
Reference: OHInt-0013-159
Description: Keri Hulme reads the short story, 'Kybutza's Son' Venue - Wellington Recorded by - Ian Wedde Venue - Wellington Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-003389 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 event(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.
Date: 1985 - 01 Jan 1985
From: Stout Research Centre Oral Literary Archive
By: Hulme, Keri Ann Ruhi, 1947-2021
Reference: OHInt-0013-150
Description: 1) Interviews with Keri Hulme after winning the Booker Prize for her novel, 'The Bone people'. 2) Interview with Hulme's mother and comments from Mirima Evans. 3) Interview with Leigh Pearson at a parliamentary function in Hulme's honour Interviewer(s) - Leigh Pearson (3rd interviewer) Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-003388 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 3 interview(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.
Date: 8 Aug 1987 - 08 Aug 1987
From: Stout Research Centre Oral Literary Archive
Reference: OHInt-0013-045
Description: Hone Tuwhare reads the poems:- 'Burial', 'No ordinary sun', 'Spring song', 'Wind, song and rain', 'Tangi', 'Prelude', 'Rain', 'Time and the child', 'That morning early'. Ruth Dallas reads poems:- 'The Weather clock', 'Living with a cabbage tree', Mr Haufman', 'Slates', 'In the Giants castle'. Keri Hulme reads excerpts from her work, journals / diaries - from late April to early June of 1987. Venue - Wellington Recorded by - Ian Wedde Venue - National Library, Wellington. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-003239 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 event(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.
Date: 3 Oct 1985 - 03 Oct 1985
From: Kidman, Fiona Judith (Dame), 1940- : Sound recordings
By: Alley, Elizabeth, active 1965-2018
Reference: OHInt-0108-32
Description: New Writing, a radio programme introduced by Elizabeth Alley which includes Keri Hulme talking about The Bone People, feminist playwright Renee talking about Wednesday to Come, Tony Simpson talking about New Zealand poerty, Fiona Kidman commenting on Tony Simpsons remarks and discussing poetry. Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Elizabeth Alley Venue - NZBC Studios, Wellington Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-002438 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 30 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.
Date: 1964-1967
By: Brayne, Ann E, ?- 2019; Hulme, Keri Ann Ruhi, 1947-2021
Reference: MS-Papers-12781
Description: Collection comprises four letters written by Keri (then Kerry) Hulme to her pen friend Ann Humphries in Lancashire, United Kingdom: - Aerogramme, handwritten, dated 20 August 1964. Portion of letter has been cut out, - Handwritten letter (3 leaves) and 'Seasons Greetings' card with envelope, stamp removed. Letter is undated, however portion of the remaining postmark reads "18 Dec", possibly 1964. - Typed letter, 2 leaves with envelope, dated 21 April 1965. One stamp removed. - Aerogramme, typed and signed, dated 5 June 1967. Topics discussed include popular music, films, television and books. Hulme also writes about smoking cigarettes, family and leaving high school. Title supplied by Library. Arrangement: Letters arrived at Library with portions already removed: stamps removed from two envelopes, signature and complimentary close cut from the letter dated 20 August 1964. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Handwritten and typescript letters. Provenance: Letters were written to and kept by Ann Brayne (née Humphries). Following their death in 2019, husband Martin Brayne donated the letters to the Library.
Date: 1966-1976 - 1985
By: Hulme, Keri Ann Ruhi, 1947-2021; Spiral Collective
Reference: ATL-Group-00788
Description: An original annotated typescript of “the bone people“ and a 1985 edition of the published book. The manuscript has 458 numbered and 24 unnumbered pages of single sided typescript. There are unnumbered pages at the beginning, and at chapter and part breaks. Following a blue divider, the first typed page reads “By Kerry A. L. Hulme. Moteuka, 1966 - Moeraki & West Coast, 1976.” This is followed by three pages of “Māori words and phrases”. The pages after these are numbered on the top righthand corner in black felt tip pen. Many pages contain some alteration using either the typewriter, blue and black ink, and pencil. These include corrected spelling, shifting word order and word insertions. A few pages have slightly fuller annotations. The annotations appear to be in the same hand throughout. It is thought to be Keri Hulme’s handwriting. Each page has been hole punched to fit in a ringbinder, and a section of pages have been hole punched on both sides. The book is a 1985 edition published by Spiral in association with Hodder and Stoughton. Information on the provenance was provided by the Hulme whānau, August 2022. Information on provenance and handwritten annotations were provided by Marian Evans (August 2022) who was part of the Spiral Collective that first published the novel. See also the Sandi Hall interview with Keri Hulme “Conversation at Okarito”. ‘Broadsheet’. July-August 1984, pages 18-21. Title provided by Library. Spiral Collective Records, relating to the writing, publishing, promotion and success of `The bone people' by Keri Hulme, at Library reference 84-072A–2/07 to 84-072A–2/10. Other versions of the manuscript are held at Macmillan Brown Library, in the papers Hulme donated. MB 916 - Keri Hulme 'The Bone People' papers’. Macmillan Brown Library, reference FD702.0001. Keri Hulme worked as a tobacco picker in Motueka in the mid 1960s. It was there she began to write about a character who was appearing in her dreams. Initially she wrote a short story “Simon Peter’s shell” which she later destroyed. She continued to rework the characters from this story and her dreams over the next 12 years and created several manuscripts. In 1985 'the bone people' became the first New Zealand novel to win the Booker Prize and the first debut novel to win. Quantity: 3 folder(s) 482 pages. 1 volume(s) 1 published book. 1 box(es) 2 folders. Provenance: The manuscript was part of the Hulme estate and was sold through the Dunbar Sloane Auction House by the Hulme whānau. This version was thought to have been in the possession of Hulme's mother. Processing information: The typescript came to the Library in two blue plastic Lever Arch folders. The first folder went to the end of part two at numbered page 270. The typescript has been rehoused in three acid-free folders for conservation reasons. The original folders have been kept, Library reference MSX-10205.
Date: 1984-1985
From: Spiral Collective / Women's Gallery: Collection
Reference: fMS-Papers-12875-1
Description: Title taken from item. Arrangement: Arrived at Library in an envelope labelled "BONE PEOPLE", and in a box labelled "FOLDER 'D'". Quantity: 1 folder(s). Transfers: Clippinngs separated from MS-Papers-12875-04 for reasons of preservation and storage..
Date: 1980-1986
From: Stead, Christian Karlson, 1932- : Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-12831-161
Description: Contains New Zealand Book Awards reports by various judges for years between 1980 and 1986. Reports are: - New Zealand Book Awards, Fiction (1980) by C K Stead - New Zealand Book Awards, Non-fiction (1982) by Dr R J Tye, and Professor P Munz - New Zealand Book Awards, Poetry (1983) by Michael Harlow, and Harry Ricketts - New Zealand Book Awards, Poetry (1985) by Kirsty Cochrane, Keri Hulme, and Elizabeth Smither - New Zealand Book Awards, Fiction (1985) by Lawrence Jones, and Patricia Grace - New Zealand Book Awards, Poetry (1986) by C K Stead. Arrangement: The material was originally housed in an envelope enclosure. The enclosure was labelled with several annotations. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Processing information: The original enclosure is retained with the item.
Date: 1978-1986
From: Campbell, Aline Margaret, 1937-2007 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-11519-13
Description: Includes copies of poems submitted to the Listener and draft of her review of `The silences between' by Keri Hulme Quantity: 1 folder(s).