New Zealand. National Patriotic Fund

Date: [1942]

From: Coates, Joseph Gordon, 1878-1943 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1785-220

Description: Most correspondents identified and entered in the Name field; includes a number of letters of introduction relating to a visit of Walter Nash to the United States; some contacts replied Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [ca 1939-1946]

From: Meikle, John Edward, 1914-1994: Papers and photographs

By: Clarke, William John, 1873?-1942

Reference: PAColl-10550-1

Description: Photographic portraits, including group portraits from New Zealand and Italy, most photographers not identified. Comprises: - formal studio portrait of Irene and Teddy Iles, with names inscribed on verso of mount. - formal studio group portrait of seven female subjects, with studio imprint on mount "Clarke Photo, Oamaru" ["Club Presidents Iona Girls 1935"]. - 'New Zealand National Patriotic Fund Board Divisional Hostel Y.M.C.A.' at Riccione, Italy, with personnel in front of building and on balcony. - Group portrait of New Zealand military personnel in dining room seated at round tables. - Group portrait with Meikle identified as "3rd from right in back row", and the inscription "Y.M.C.A. Secretaries Staff Conference Alexandria August 1942" also notes "On my right is Phil Harris - my cobber on the boat - On my left is Ken Thornton who runs the Alex Hostel - Mr Shore is in front - very short hair - You can fram this!". - group portrait annotated "Jack Meikle 3rd from left in pullover - Italy 1945", and dedication "Riccioni - Italy 1945 With best wishes Helen & Michael & Lerner". - three photographs portraying groups of people at Jackson Bay, two feature Meikle. Quantity: 9 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Photographic prints.

Date: 1939-1940

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-182

Description: Photographs for publication in NZ Free Lance, 1939-1953 A.N.A. Dance (group of men from United Services), undated; Otago Patriotic Council committee at a social and dance at the Town Hall (includes Mayor of Dunedin, A H Allen & Mrs Allen and others, all named on verso), Aug 1940; Lord Montgomery accompanied by Dr J Kennedy Elliot, examines work being done by W Greenbank at Returned Servicemen's Training Centre, Wellington; Patriotic Fund drive for funds at Hamilton, 1940 (parade), and Dunedin, Oct 1940 (archery competition); playhouse built and furnished by an Invercargill firm to be raffled to raise funds for London victims of air-raids, 1940; send-off for Hastings soldiers; fond farewell at Timaru station, Oct 1939; Timaru soldiers led by Municipal Band marching down the main street, Oct 1939; volunteers enlisting at Auckland, Sep 1939; crowd at Wellington Railway Station waving goodbye from the platform, Oct 1939. Special force in training at Trentham; members of Marlborough branch of National Reserve on guard duty at a military depot; civic farewell for Marlborough soldiers at Blenheim, Oct 1939. Dunedin recruits departing from railway station for training for the Special Force; New Plymouth volunteer at railway station before Special Force left town; Canterbury men for Special Force marching; funeral of Lance-Corporal James Thomas Nelson held at Invercargill includes members of the Special Force, Dec 1939. Napier volunteer nurses who won the Collins Cup V.A.D. competition, and Wellington team who were runners-up; Red Cross nurses at Burnham Military Camp, Dec 1939; training of members of Auckland Calliope Sea Scouts Troop which reformed in Oct 1939; painting a merchant ship `battleship-grey' as a war precaution, Sep 1939 Army Stage Recruiting Rally in Featherston Street, Wellington; Mayor of New Plymouth with waste material collection, Sep 1940; washing-up at Camp; wet canteen; outdoor wet canteen at Burnham, Dec 1939; dental tent, Nov 1939. Patriotic Fund related photographs: Boys' war effort at Westport, 1940 - Collecting pine cones, collecting beer bottles, fretwork, chopping firewood; children's `shop' at Terrace end, Palmerston North, 1940; decorated bicycle at Levin, 1940; horse and cart in main road of Gisborne during petrol restrictions, 1939; stock sale at Waipukerau to raise funds, Dec 1940; Home Guard display at Hastings Watty Nelson (singer) photographed at Otaki with brothers Jack and `Hec' Merrylees (formerly of Dannevirke) of third Echelon, Aug 1940 Quantity: 53 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: 1915

From: [Ephemera relating to World War I. 1915. Folder 1]

By: Fuller, Edwin Murray, 1892-1933; Turnbull, Hickson & Gooder, Ltd.

Reference: Eph-A-WAR-WI-1915-1-01

Description: Programme for a patriotic concert where the soloists were Miss Phoebe Parsons, Miss Doris Dall, Mr John Prouse, and Mr E J Hill. The conductor was Robert Parker, and the accompanists Mr Norman Collie, Mrs E C Cachemaille, and Miss Dorothy Mills. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 8 pages, 211 x 142 mm.

Date: 1939-1940

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-196

Description: Photographs taken for publication in the NZ Free Lance, 1939-1940 `Win-the war rally' organised by Christchurch Returned Soldiers Association and held at Lancaster Park, Jul 1940; Christchurch Red Cross shop and volunteers A Williams, F Scott, N Rattray, and Misses Barbara Greenwood, Sylvia Scott and Shirley Buchanan, Jul 1940. Grand wheel-barrow procession in Christchurch to raise money for the Sick, Wounded and Distress Fund (includes H S Feast, town clerk), Jun 1940; Christchurch bankers Barrel Derby in aid of funds for the RSA, Nov 1940; Christchurch Welcome Club entertaining service men; gathering at the monthly meeting of the wives of Canterbury officers on active service (Mrs C Webster, Mrs W G Morrison, Mrs F E Dornwell, Mrs R Dasler, Mrs L Bean) held at home of Major & Mrs H G Livingstone, Riccarton Road. Gisborne Returned Soldiers' Derby held in aid of its candidate Jill Williams in a patriotic queen carnival; Minute's silence being observed in Armistace Day 1939 on the main street of Gisborne; reunion dinner for members of Gisborne branch of New Zealand Rifle Brigade Veterans Association held at Gisborne RSA rooms, Jul 1940; Old English fair held in Dunedin in aid of the patriotic funds; crowning of Dunedin's patriotic queen and historical pageant at His Majesty's Theatre, Nov 1940; purchase of National war-saving bonds at Post Office Savings Bank, Wellington, Oct 1940; evacuated British children arriving in New Zealand, Oct 1940; Repertory Theatre wartime concert at Trentham, Oct 1940; small girl knitting socks; Spinsters' Club Knitting Bee at Trentham Camp, May 1940. Red Cross Society's depot in Wellington, May 1940 (Miss A McIntosh, Mrs V R Gunn, Mrs G W Guthrie & Miss M Low); Wellington detachment of women motor-drivers formed by Miss Betty Rendle (Audrey Anderson, Noeline Lock, Sheila Wilson, Shirley Spears, Molly Briton Smith, Margaret Farra, Lois Little, Molly Goldfinch, Maida Saunders & Peggy Hyams), Nov 1939. St John & Red Cross street-appeal for the Sick, Wounded and Distress Fund held in Wellington, May 1940 (Major J Abel. Hon Treasuer), May 1940; woman collecting for Orphanage Day at Wellington Railway Station, Dec 1939 Jewish Red Cross Society meeting (President Mrs H E Crust, Treasuer Mrs A Rose McKaskell, Joint Secretarys E Myers & E Friedlander and other members), Oct 1940 Raffle of model bungalow built by children and teachers at Milne Street School, Spreydon, Sep 1940; items on show before bowling club auction in aid of patriotic funds; Christchurch copper trail; young boy on beach at Paraparaumu behind the defence mound he built from sand and named with shells "Defender N.Z." photographer Rev R T Wearne, Ellice Street, Wellington. Royal Air Force photographers, 1938 & 1940 Quantity: 55 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: 19-24 September 1990 - 19 Sep 1990 - 24 Sep 1990

From: Womens Division Federated Farmers Oral History Project, Southland

By: Wachner, Mabel Christina, 1892-2001

Reference: OHInt-0116/1

Description: Mrs Mabel Christina Wachner born at Dillmanstown, Westland. Outlines family background - father was a goldminer - mother trained as a teacher. Recalls childhood memories: being allowed to watch the `Washup' and seeing how much gold was there; family move to Kumara; Queen Victoria's funeral; Mr Seddon's first speech on being elected; Flu epidemic; marriage in Wellington by the Rev Taylor; setting up business in Invercargill with reference to Ross and Glendinnings; husband's time as Mayor of Invercargill; correspondence with Lord Montgomery for 23 years and being chairperson of the Patriotic Committee and the Lady Galway Guild. Mentions that sister, Eva, corresponded with author, Somerset Maugham for many years. Recalls attending Business and Professional Womens Conference in Germany. Interviewer(s) - Edith Ruddenklau Venue - Vickery Road, North Road, Invercargill Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-003162 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 23 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-0600.

Date: 23 Feb 1993

From: YMCA Oral History Project

By: Potter, Basil Watson, 1915-1999

Reference: OHInt-0126-14

Description: Basil Watson Potter born Auckland. Mentions strict Presbyterian upbringing - father had been a Congregationalist. Gives educational background. Recalls getting job, receiving a pound (sterling) a week, with family friend who was a coal merchant and studying at university at night. This was followed with job as office boy for Clarke and Mathieson. In 1933 went to Teachers' Training College. Talks about first teaching position at Northcote Primary (1937) and later at Palmerston North Technical School where he remained until outbreak of war, when he joined as an infantryman. Describes George Adair. Worked at Camp Hunua as a volunteer leader. Outlines other areas of involvement. While at Waiouru became interested in library and this led to working in the YMCA. Became a Field Secretary, was interviewed by George Briggs and R M Brasted. Describes duties at Trentham. In 1941 went overseas with 6th Reinforcements. Describes troopship in which he was librarian. Explains there were six YMCA secretaries on board. Describes duties in Egypt. Was at Maadi camp Aug / Sep 1941. After three months worked for NZYMCA as office manager. Mentions Commissioner Harry Shaw who became a POW. Became senior secretary and recalls being attached to the New Zealand Division and moving with it wherever it went. Gives his views on General Freyberg whom he met. Worked with Selwyn Toogood. Remained with Divisional Headquarters to the end of war. Gives details of experience and his position as Commissioner of the YMCA. Outlines the circumstances of the death of David Henry. Feels the most important aspect of YMCA work was looking after morale. Recalls mobile cinema. Describes the role of military chaplains. Recalls a Battalion concert organised by Royden Busfield. Mentions Patriotic Fund. Other people mentioned are: Bert Steptoe, Harry Shove, Charlie Bennett (Secretary of Maori Battalion) and Tom Searle. Returned to New Zealand 1945. Mentions writing a history of YMCA in World War II which was never published. In 1947 became Head of Commerce Department at Northcote College, but left teaching 1951 to become an accountant with Kerridge Odeon. Describes setting up own accountancy business in 1953. Became active as a fund-raiser. Mentions lack of involvement with the YMCA, other than reunions, since the war. Comments on the role of the YMCA during the war. Mentions Jean Williams who tried unsuccessfully to encourage national council to take an interest in the history of the work of YMCA during war years. Recalls Jim Pritchard. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Wellington Other - No biographical sheet available Interviewer(s) - Nicholas Boyack Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-006412-006413 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-1495.

Date: 6 Apr 1993 - 06 Apr 1993

From: YMCA Oral History Project

By: Busfield, Rawdon Hargraves, 1916-1994

Reference: OHInt-0126-15

Description: Rawdon Busfield was born in Christchurch. Gives details of family and educational background. Outlines his career with Farmers Trading Company which started after leaving school in 1932 and continued for 54 years with a break for World War II. Talks about his first involvement with YMCA and how he became Field Secretary during the war. Was appointed to 21st Battalion in 1941 and describes his duties. Mentions Italy and explains that senior YMCA Secretary was always attached to Freyberg HQ. Gives his views on Freyberg. Mentions the wish of Freyberg to have a resort for use by New Zealand soldiers while on leave in the Dolomites in Northern Italy. Talks about the desert and recreation arranged for the men when they were away from front line. Describes facilities at Maadi Camp and Lowry Hut. Describes various forms of German weapons and attacks. Explains the role of the YMCA secretaries who were attested soldiers and wore a uniform. Discusses how the YMCA was funded by the National Patriotic Board. Gives details of structure overseas. Was made Battalion Patron. Mentions that Battalion Association has its headquarters at Mt Roskill. Mentions the Maori Battalion. Recalls hitting a mine while going to Tobruk and being deaf for 2 or 3 days. Describes other members of the YMCA; Basil Potter and Graeme Glaister. Recalls that after the war he became a member of Auckland Board which had building in Wellesley Street, later moving to Pitt Street. Became Auckland president. Gives his views on the meaning of C in YMCA. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Auckland Other - no biographical information sheet at time of editing Interviewer(s) - Nicholas Boyeck Venue - 2/281 Tamaki Drive Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-006414-006415 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-1496.

Date: [1944-1946]

From: Campbell, Mary Greig, 1907-1989 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6748-17

Description: Forms, Government department correspondence and forms, NPFB and other papers; includes several lists of equipment and supplies required by FAU personnel Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 4 Jun 1942

By: Dawson, Peter, 1882-1961

Reference: MS-Papers-8675

Description: Contains a copy of the music and words for `New Zealand song. Inscribed on the front is a note by bass-baritone singer Peter Dawson. Words by L Weatherley, music by Kennedy Black, published by Charles Begg & Co Ltd. All profits from the sale of this song were to aid the National Patriotic Fund. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Printed matter (with Mss inscription) Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mrs B Thomson, Waikanae, November 2006

Date: 1940

Reference: Eph-D-WAR-WII-Finance-1940-01

Description: Shows head and shoulder portraits of three men, one from each of the armed services, with text. Other Titles - Poster Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Coloured print, 755 x 505 mm. Transfers: Transferred from MS Acc. A95-017..

Date: [1942]

From: Coates, Joseph Gordon, 1878-1943 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1785-222

Description: Most correspondents identified and entered in the Name field; includes thank you letter to C D Smith, Firestone Tire & Rubber Co, Washington DC Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1940-1941]

From: Coates, Joseph Gordon, 1878-1943 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1785-212

Description: Most correspondents identified and entered in the Name field; also includes letter from [?] R A Ross, Wellington and a Wellington medical centre or representative Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1942]

From: Lawlor, Patrick Anthony, 1893-1979 : Further papers

Reference: 86-105-032

Description: Clippings relating to the Churchill Auctions The Churchill Auctions were a fund-raising scheme devised by Lawlor to raise funds for the National Patriotic Funds Board; they were held in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin and some other centres Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 15 Jan 1943-14 Nov 1949

From: Heenan, Joseph William Allan (Sir), 1888-1951 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1132-194

Description: National Patriotic Fund Board; Rules of trotting. Includes letters from Mrs Rainbow Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1946

By: New Zealand Red Cross Society

Reference: Eph-B-RED-CROSS-1946-01

Description: Flier shows two wounded soldiers supporting each other beneath a cross. Accompanied by a circular letter from the Sick Wounded & Distress Fund, mentioning the date Monday May 13th, indicating the year is likely to be 1946. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 240 x 180 mm. Transfers: Transferred from MSS and Archives 78-131 (MS-Group-1152), Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners..

Date: [1941-1943]

From: Lawlor, Patrick Anthony, 1893-1979 : Further papers

Reference: 86-105-031

Description: Correspondence, report by Lawlor, financial statement and other papers relating to the auctions The Churchill Auctions were a fund-raising scheme devised by Lawlor to raise funds for the National Patriotic Funds Board; they were held in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin and some other centres Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1939

From: Coates, Joseph Gordon, 1878-1943 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1785-201

Description: Identified correspondents entered in the Name field; also includes letter from Donald B [?] Rowe, Kopane, re the Rongotea committee Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1942

From: Lawlor, Patrick Anthony, 1893-1979 : Further papers

Reference: 86-105-030

Description: Clippings, papers and catalogues relating to the Churchill Auctions held in 1942; includes unused copies of the bookplates designed by Hilda Wiseman for the auctions and copies of three photographs showing displays of material to be auctioned The Churchill Auctions were a fund-raising scheme devised by Lawlor to raise funds for the National Patriotic Funds Board; they were held in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin and some other centres Quantity: 1 folder(s). Transfers: To Photographic Archive - Three photographs of the Churchill Auctions display at Whitcombe and Tombs.

Date: [1944-1946]

From: Campbell, Mary Greig, 1907-1989 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6748-19

Description: Correspondence, duplicated and circularised letters, notes on members, application forms, clippings and other papers; Dunedin file; and other papers Quantity: 1 folder(s).