Group established in 1977 to preserve the Hunter Building, Victoria University of Wellington after it had been declared an earthquake risk
Friends of Hunter
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Image
Friends of Hunter: Photographs relating to reconstruction of the Hunter Building
Date: ca1984
By: Friends of Hunter
Reference: PAColl-5061
Description: Photographs of an architectural model showing the reconstructed and refurbished Hunter Building, Victoria University, Wellington. Architectural model made by "Chandler Models" of Wellington Quantity: 11 b&w original photographic print(s). 1 colour original photographic print(s).
Manuscript
Friends of Hunter: Records
Date: 1974-1984
By: Friends of Hunter
Reference: MS-Group-0442
Description: The papers include minutes and reports, 1978-1984; correspondence, including correspondence with Victoria University and Historic Places Trust, 1977-1984; petition sheets; feasibility studies and reports relating to the preservation, upgrading and possible future use of the Hunter Building, 1977-1984 and scrapbooks of newspaper cuttings relating to the campaign to save the building, 1977-1984 The Friends of Hunter was formed in 1977 in response to the decision of Victoria University to demolish the Hunter Building as an earthquake risk Quantity: 2 box(es) (28 folders). 3 volume(s). 2 folder(s). 0.50 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Friends of Hunter, 1996