Bridger, Bub, 1924-2009

Bridger, Noeline Edith Montgomery, 1924-2009

Poet, of Wellington; moved to Granity in the late 1990s (Oxford companion to New Zealand literature). See also Dominion Post Obituaries (Saturday, December 12, 2009)

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Manuscript

Europe - Correspondence

Date: 1975-1976

From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-8752-079

Description: Inward letters, postcards and greeting cards to Michael King while on the Katherine Mansfield Fellowship and travelling in Europe. Not all indexed. Includes some printed matter and rough notes. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

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[Posters advertising exhibitions of photographers, photographs and photography. 1983. F...

Date: 1983

Reference: Eph-C-PHOTO-EXHIBITION-1983-1

Description: Includes: Black & White; An exhibition of photographs & cartoons by Steve Wilson & Trace Hodgson. City Limits [Wellington], 28 September-12 October. From the Road; Fifty South Island photographs by Robin Morrison. Exhibition organised by Auckland City Art Gallery toured by the New Zealand Art Gallery Directors Council. Images of women; 11 Photographers. [These include] Bub Bridger, Carol Shepheard, Gail Wright, Rhonda Bosworth, Victoria Ginn, Janet Bayly, Ans Westra, Gillian Chaplin, Stella Daniell, Margaret Jones, Angela Gunn. Women's Gallery [Wellington], 26 June-13 August. New Zealand Light; Martin Taylor, Mary Macpherson. (2 copies) New Zealand Under the Lens; An exhibition at the Alexander Turnbull Library, December 1983 - February 1984 (2 copies) People & Places; Photographs by Kees Sprengers. Real Pictures [Auckland] opening 21 February [1983] (2 copies), plus sheet of biographical notes. Pioneer Photographers; Burton Brothers, Dunedin. An exhibition of original prints, National Museum [Wellington], 20 July-28 August. Quantity: 7 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs on posters, sizes varying up to 500 x 350 mm. Provenance: Donated at various times.

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[Ephemera of quarto size relating to Maori. 1988-1989]

Date: 1988-1989

Reference: Eph-B-MAORI-1988/1989

Description: Includes: 1988: [National Library of New Zealand]. Te Reo o te Wiki Maori; an exhibition of Maori-language / culture. [National Library] Gallery during Maori Language Week 17-24 July 1988 Nga mihi kia koutou katoa. Maori language Week 18-22 July - notice to staff about pronunciation and phrases of greeting New Zealand DSIR. Maori study awards; what are they? Who can apply? [1988]. Yellow flier New Zealand DSIR. Nga Karahipi Akoranga mo te iwi Maori [1988]. Yellow flier (2 copies) New Zealand Film Archive. He pito whakaatu a nga iwi Maori; films of the tangata whenua. Te Maori; te hokinga mai - the return home. Auckland City Art Gallery, 28 June - 10 September 1987. Programme Nga mahi Maori o te Wao Nui a Tane; a workshop on ethnobotany. Rehua Marae, Christchurch New Zealand, 22-26 February 1988. Programme / enrolment form NZIAS Convention. Maori enterprise in agriculture and horticulture. Havelock North High School, 21-26 August 1988. Plenary session, 24 August 1988. Pamphlet Proposal to establish an independent Maori Educational Authority; the Matawaia Declaration [1988]. First draft, and final draft Te Manu Aute Festival. Wellington Polytechnic, 23-24 July 1988. Flier (2 copies) Whanganui-a-Tara Catholic Maori District Council. Pastoral Manaakitanga. Housie!! Housie!! Housie!! St Pats Hall Kilbirnie, beginning 6 May 1988. Flier Whakamamae. Shona Rapira Davies; Robyn Kahukiwa. Wellington City Gallery. Film programme, 12-27 April [1988] 1989: Huruhuru - Manu Kaika, Waitaki site. Flier [ca 1989] Ngā Whakaro; Expressions. National Library summer city lunchtime performances 9-20 January 1989. Flier Ngā Whakaro; Expressions. Bub Bridger, Mary Campbell. Readings, songs. Lunchtime performances, National Library foyer, 9-20 January 1989. Flier Ngā Whakaro; Expressions. Moana Jackson; korero, kaupapa Maori. Lunchtime performances, National Library foyer, 9-20 January 1989. Flier Ngā Whakaro; Expressions. Katrina Governor, Live Wiya & Blue Dread. Original roots songs. Lunchtime performances, National Library foyer, 9-20 January 1989. Flier People of the Land, People of the Land. Tangata whenua; pictures, sound video of the occupation of Bastion Point. Snaps, 30 Airedale St., 30 May - 18 June [ca 1989?]. Flier (2 copies) Tena koutou katoa; He panui. Radiothon; Te Upoko o te Ika; the Maori Radio station in Wellington. [Appeal for funds, 16 June 1989]. Flier Whatu aho rua; a weaving together of traditional and contemporary pieces of taonga [Dowse Gallery, September 1989. Catalogue] Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mimeographs and offset prints, sizes varying below 350 mm.

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Photographs from the 1980s and 1990s

Date: 1980-1999

From: Young Women's Christian Association of Wellington & Hutt Valley :Photographs

Reference: PAColl-7688-06

Description: Photographs of the YMCA creche, self defence classes, gentle and new mothers exercise class, piano class, motor workshop, holiday programme, preschool gym classes, young women's triathlon, preschool music classes, mothers alone group, the Vivian Street building, women's outdoor recreation trip, and Christmas party of 1989, taken during the 1980s and 1990s. Quantity: 81 b&w original photographic print(s). 367 colour original photographic print(s). Finding Aids: Detailed list available.

Manuscript

Controversy folder

Date: 1975-1988

From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-8752-197

Description: Disputes, with Shadbolt mainly re the Lovelock Version and the Gallipoli publication, re Colonel Malone. Also with Anna Macrae, Lynley Hood, Koha Production Company re Tangata Whenua, Bruce Stewart, Shirley Maddock and others. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

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Writers and Readers Week 1988: Poetry and short story readings

Date: 16 Mar 1988

From: Stout Research Centre Oral Literary Archive

Reference: OHInt-0013-024

Description: Tape 1:- Readings by Apirana Taylor, Janet Potiki and Bruce Stewart. Apirana Taylor:- 'Poi-poi'; 'Spring sorrow'; 'Soft leaf folds of light'; 'I'm a happy spirit'; 'The Most special light'; 'Moan'; 'Reflections'; 'Shedding away this canoe'; 'Returning home'; and 2 untitled poems. Bruce Stewart:- 'Thunderbox'; 'The Bull paddock' (short stories). Janet Potiki:- 'A Chant on social welfare'; 'Tough luck'; 'Tarawera'; 'For my daughter'; 'Waiting for a bus'; 'At the funeral of her mother'; 'Alters'; 'Papa- tuanuku'. Tape 2:- Readings by Janet Potiki, Arapera Blank and Bub Bridger. Janet Potiki:- 'Too much'; 'Sometimes'; 'Auckland man'; 'At thirty'; 'The Old witch'. Arapera Blank:- 'Kowai teanae'; 'Waiata mo te Tane'; 'For my husband on the occasion of his birthday'; 'Woman prisoner'; 'Your birthday waiata'; 'Suffering a literary exam'; 'Choosing a career'; 'Where is the sun?'; 'Rangitake reminiscences'. Bub Bridger:- 'A Domestic incident' (short story); 'Johnny come dancing,; 'Sharna'; 'Confession'; 'Blatant resistance'. Session chaired by Keri Hulme. Venue - Wellington Recorded by - Ian Wedde Venue - Wellington Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-003202 - OHC-003203 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 event(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.

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Bub Bridger reads her poems and short stories,: at session of Women and Words

Date: 11 Jan 1987

From: Stout Research Centre Oral Literary Archive

Reference: OHInt-0013-089

Description: Bub Bridger reads her poems and short stories at a session of 'Women and Words', at the Manawatu Art Gallery. Poems:- 'Wild daisies', 'Gossip', 'Up here on the hill', 'In the city', 'At seventy-two my father died dancing', 'Johnny coming dancing'. She reads the stories:- 'The Wheeler's jewel'. Side 2 starts on 'The Wedding'. Poems clear but following short stories barely audible. Venue - Palmerston North Recorded by - David Drummond Venue - Manawatu Art Gallery. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-003301 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 event(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.

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Bub Bridger talking and reading poems

Date: 1986 - 01 Jan 1986

From: Stout Research Centre Oral Literary Archive

By: Bridger, Bub, 1924-2009

Reference: OHInt-0013-090

Description: Bub Bridger talks about her life and writing and reads her poems, in a Radio New Zealand series 'The Poets Voice'. This session was called 'Up here on the hill'. She reads the poems:- 'Long John Montgomery', 'Wild daisies', 'Gossip', 'Overcast', 'Up here on the hill', 'The Swans' (For Jilly), 'Confession', 'To Perth By rail' (For Ivy). Venue - Wellington Venue - Radio New Zealand Recording Studios Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-003302 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 interview(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.

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Four writers come north ; Fiona Kidman, Lauris Edmond, Bub Bridger and Hone Tuwhare at ...

Date: 31 Oct 1992

From: Kidman, Fiona Judith (Dame), 1940-: Sound and video recordings

Reference: OHInt-0647/11

Description: Access Contact - see oral history librarian Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-010922-010926 Quantity: 5 C90 cassette(s). 1 event(s). 5 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - other no documentation available.

Manuscript

Obituaries and related papers (1)

Date: 1972-2010

From: Catley, Christine McKelvie Cole (Dame), 1922-2011 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-11651-096

Description: Contains clippings, articles, funeral services, eulogies and correspondence Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter (some photocopies)

Manuscript

Papers relating to Bub Bridger

Date: 1983-1989, 1997, 2005, 2009

From: Catley, Christine McKelvie Cole (Dame), 1922-2011 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-11651-144

Description: Contains correspondence between Bridger and Catley. Also lecture notes, clippings of poems and articles, including an obituary. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter

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Circa Theatre: [Ephemera and programmes. 1984-1989]

Date: 1984 - 1989

From: Circa Theatre: [Ephemera, programmes and fliers. 1975- ]

By: Circa Theatre (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: Eph-B-CIRCA-1984/1989

Description: Includes: 1984: "I’m older than you please listen: A tribute to A.R.D. Fairburn”; devised and presented by Patrick Smyth. Circa Theatre, from 27 May 1988. Flier (press release) “Jack” by Jim McNeil; directed by Cliff Wood. Circa Theatre, from 19 January 1984. Poster “Jack” by Jim McNeil; directed by Cliff Wood. Circa Theatre, from 19 January 1984. Poster “Poetry & music”, with Lauris Edmond, L.E. Scott, Jean Watson, and Val Murphy. Circa Theatre, from 26 February 1984. Flier “Scoring”, by Ken Hudson. Circa Theatre, from 21 March 1984. Poster “The soldier’s tale”, by Igor Stravinsky with libretto by C. F. Ramuz. Directed by Carol Dee; choreographed by Jennifer Shennan; costume designer Gwen Kaiser. Cast includes: Suzanne Adair, Timothy Bartlett, Jeff Boyd, and Helen Moulder. Orchestra conducted by Donald Maurice. Orchestra includes: Miranda Adams, Paul Adams, Paulette Donaldson, Hamish McKeich, John Robinson, Nicolae Abulescu, and Simon Tipping. Circa Theatre, from 13 June 1984. Poster (2 copies) and programme 1986: “Kaz: a working girl” by Leah Poulter. Circa Theatre, from 4 January 1986. Flier “Magazine” readings, music and poetry with: Louis Johnson, Marilyn Duckworth, Ray Henwood, Galya Marder, and Kevin Wooding. Circa Theatre, from 21 September 1986. Poster “Magazine” readings, music and poetry with: Patricia Grace, Bub Bridger, Fiona Kidman, Val Murphy, Carole Hempton, and Gil (Gilbert) Haisman. Circa Theatre, from 3 August 1986. Poster “Magazine” readings, music and poetry with: Patricia Grace, Harvey McQueen, Michele Scullion, Carole Hempton, and the Margrathean Trio. Circa Theatre, from 6 July 1986. Poster “Stretchmarks”. Circa Theatre, from 6 March 1986. Flier 1987" “Theatre Artists Charitable Trust” (TACT). Acknowledgement of the support of the founding sponsors. Circa Theatre, 1987. Flier 1988: "I’m older than you please listen: A tribute to A.R.D. Fairburn”; devised and presented by Patrick Smyth. Circa Theatre, from 27 May 1988. Flier (press release) “I used to like this place until they started making all those renovations” directed by Cathy Downes. Circa Theatre, dated 6 May 1988. Letter (titled “The social club secretary” from Linda Wilson, Circa coordinator) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Booklets and flyers, sizes up to 330 mm.

Audio

Nga Taonga o Takapuwahia, readings of works from hui at marae, 1987

Date: 22 September 1987

From: Te Reo Irirangi o Te Upoko o Te Ika: Recordings

By: Potiki, Roma, 1958-; Stewart, Bruce, 1936-2017; Bridger, Bub, 1924-2009

Reference: OHInt-0937-0339

Description: Information provided by donor reads: "Begins with Karanga by Teremoana Pihimana, and her mention of welcome by Turoa Royal, Janet (Roma) Potiki, and Patricia Grace. Thanks to Radio New Zealand. Merlene, Bruce Stewart, Janet Potiki. Evelyn [?] with two stories. Barney Pikari. Stories: 1. 'Ki te Ao Marama' by Marama Tuatini, read by Stephanie Turner. ‘Johnny and Barb’ written and read by Janet (Roma) Potiki. 2. Bruce Stewart reads a story, 'Obscene Man' 3. Song 'Maranga ake ai', fragment, By Aotearoa 4. 'Once Upon a Time', story written and read by Bub Bridger.". Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT10-0952 Quantity: 1 10" reel(s). 32 Minutes Duration. Search dates: 1987

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Grace, Shirley, 1949-2000 :Bub [ca 1992].

Date: 1992

From: Grace, Shirley, 1949-2000 :[Sketchbook. 1991-1994].

Reference: E-603-050

Description: Shows a portrait of writer Bub Bridger, seated with her hands in her lap. Extended Title - from her Sketchbook 1991-1994, page 50. Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing on page, 215 x 134 mm.

Manuscript

Correspondence (A-Z) and unidentified

Date: [1978-1979]

From: Kidman, Fiona Judith (Dame), 1940- : Papers

Reference: 90-041-01

Description: Identified persons entered under Name; also includes letters from Mary, Morrinsville; Quintin, Tokoroa; Jan, Parnell, Auckland; Jean; and invitation to `On the tightrope' by Kidman Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Manuscript

Correspondence (A-F and unidentified)

Date: 1982

From: Kidman, Fiona Judith (Dame), 1940- : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-4175-039

Description: Identified persons entered under Name; also includes cards from the Sunday class of '82, KAF, Mona, Kate, Ninex, Paddy and Penny P of Wellington; notes by Kidman; review and essay Letters from Sonja (TVNZ, Avalon); Cath; Julie, John and Nicky (Wellington); Marilyn; Rachel, possibly McAlpine (Macquarie University); Joan (Christchurch); Nina (Remuera, Auckland) Letters to Michael, regarding Father Bowles; and to Maree Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Manuscript

Correspondence

Date: [1984]

From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection

Reference: 85-080-01/20

Description: Inward letters, cards, postcards etc, clippings and other papers; identified persons entered under Name. Also includes letters from R, Judith of the University of Auckland, printing samples of the Melissa Press, London, and photograph of unidentified man. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter

Manuscript

Correspondence

Date: 1979-1980

From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection

Reference: 85-080-02/13

Description: Identified persons entered under Name; also includes letters to and from Liz, Mt Eden, Auckland; Fiona; telegram from Anna, London; invitation to Tricia Donnelly and Tony Haas' wedding; Quantity: 1 folder(s).

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Correspondence (A-F)

Date: [1965-1975]

From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection

Reference: 85-080-01/16

Description: Includes letter from the Archbishop of Wellington Quantity: 1 folder(s).

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Correspondence and related material (A-C and unidentified)

Date: 1985-1986

From: Kidman, Fiona Judith (Dame), 1940- : Papers

Reference: 90-041-06

Description: Correspondence, including newspaper clippings, programmes, invitations and related printed material; list of addresses for Doug Burgess's letters to be forwarded to. Identified correspondents (A-C) entered in the Name field. Letters from Hyl, Dept of Education, CU, to Elizabeth; Stephanie; [?] Floyd, Herne Bay, Auckland; Cindy B, Govt House, Wellington; Carmen and Bill; Sis, Napier; Rosemary, Birkenhead, Auckland; Priscilla; Helen and Brian, Mosman, Australia; Madeleine, Okura, Albany; John, Port Morien N S; Ken and Glenis, Highland Farms, Moerewa; [?] David C Also includes letter to Wendy (possibly Willcox); Angela; Stephanie; Michael; Sam; Rene Cards from Stephanie and Barry; [?] Christie and Gordon; [?] Sam; Gillian; Cath (possibly Dunsford); Denis, Alison and Helen; Marjorie; Elizabeth (possibly Caffin); Marina; Denis, Alison and Eileen; Nicki; Auntie Win Invitations to First Secretary, US Embassy; Michel Lemieux; 10 Devon Street; David Young's `Faces of the river', `Symmes hole' (Wedde) `Potiki' (Grace), `Fictions pictures' (Robert Cross), `Oasis Motel' (McQueen), `An Innocent delight' (Simpson), `True confessions of the last cannibal' (Johnson), launchings; Arts 2000; ITVA NZ; `Women in wartime'; Stout Centre poetry reading; 1986 Book Awards; GOFTA Quantity: 1 folder(s).