Suffrage - New Zealand

Date: [1880], 1905, 1970

From: Hall, John (Sir), 1824-1907 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-11078

Description: Copies of various documents; letter from K W Sheppard to Hall re resolution of women's gathering and acknowledging Sir John's help in women's franchise issue; list of volumes of newspaper clippings compiled for Sir John on various public issues and donated to Canturbury University Library; and correspondence and miscellanous matter relating to Colonel Sir P H Scratchley's report on New Zealand Defences (1980) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1895

By: Wilson & Horton (Firm)

Reference: C-034-002-2-b

Description: A central circular section showing a startled Captain James Cook, observing 'the new woman' riding a bicycle in the streets of Auckland, Surrounding this is a series of other cartoons, each with a few lines of doggerel. No. 2 shows the Auckland Stock Exchange with a crowd outside, as a goldmine's shares are floated. No. 3 shows Cook reading a notice outside a tobacconist's shop indicating that it is closed. No. 5 shows a Chinese greengrocer selling vegetables, with negative comments from Cook. No. 6 shows him eying a "captain Cooker' pig through his telescope. No. 7. comments on the fact that women have the right to vote, but have lost their 'modest grace and quiet ways'. No. 8 shows him reading the Weekly News and being impressed by its quality. No. 9 shows 'a Maori dude' startling Cook, with the contrast of his moko and elegant clothing, while Cook rushes back to his ship. Supplement to: Auckland Weekly News, Christmas number, 14th December, 1895. --Same 3nd copy. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph, 378 x 252 mm

Date: 1895

By: Wilson & Horton (Firm)

Reference: C-034-002-2

Description: A central circular section showing a startled Captain James Cook, observing 'the new woman' riding a bicycle in the streets of Auckland, Surrounding this is a series of other cartoons, each with a few lines of doggerel. No. 2 shows the Auckland Stock Exchange with a crowd outside, as a goldmine's shares are floated. No. 3 shows Cook reading a notice outside a tobacconist's shop indicating that it is closed. No. 5 shows a Chinese greengrocer selling vegetables, with negative comments from Cook. No. 6 shows him eying a "captain Cooker' pig through his telescope. No. 7. comments on the fact that women have the right to vote, but have lost their 'modest grace and quiet ways'. No. 8 shows him reading the Weekly News and being impressed by its quality. No. 9 shows 'a Maori dude' startling Cook, with the contrast of his moko and elegant clothing, while Cook rushes back to his ship. Supplement to: Auckland Weekly News, Christmas number, 14th December, 1895. --Same 2nd copy. One of three chromolithographs on the same sheet Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph, 378 x 252 mm

Date: 1895

By: Wilson & Horton (Firm)

Reference: C-034-002-2-a

Description: A central circular section showing a startled Captain James Cook, observing 'the new woman' riding a bicycle in the streets of Auckland, Surrounding this is a series of other cartoons, each with a few lines of doggerel. No. 2 shows the Auckland Stock Exchange with a crowd outside, as a goldmine's shares are floated. No. 3 shows Cook reading a notice outside a tobacconist's shop indicating that it is closed. No. 5 shows a Chinese greengrocer selling vegetables, with negative comments from Cook. No. 6 shows him eying a "captain Cooker' pig through his telescope. No. 7. comments on the fact that women have the right to vote, but have lost their 'modest grace and quiet ways'. No. 8 shows him reading the Weekly News and being impressed by its quality. No. 9 shows 'a Maori dude' startling Cook, with the contrast of his moko and elegant clothing, while Cook rushes back to his ship. Supplement to: Auckland Weekly News, Christmas number, 14th December, 1895. --Same 2nd copy. One of three chromolithographs on the same sheet Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph, 378 x 252 mm

Date: 13 January 1994 - 13 Jan 1994

From: National Council of Women: Narratives from a century - oral history project

By: Wrighton, Constance Edna, 1915-2004

Reference: OHInt-0387/29

Description: Constance Edna Wrighton (nee Warne) born Northamptonshire, England. Outlines family background - parents Salvation Army and WCTU members (in England known as the National British Womens Abstinence Union). Explains that when parents lived in Cork (Ireland) they needed police protection to get to and from work and describes catholics' attitude to Salvationists. Describes schooling in England and discrimination because of being in Salvation Army - explains that worst part of schooling was being pulled around by plaits. Other topics discussed include: marriage to Frank Wrighton (1937); World War II; immigration to New Zealand - discusses difficulties with transportation due to numbers of returning servicemen and wives, and accommodation on arrival at People's Palace in Christchurch; involvement with Womens' Christian Temperance Union and the Salvation Army; move to Dunedin (1939); involvement with Crusaders - a Christian Group; move to Blenheim and involvement with National Council of Women. Gives thoughts on suffrage / feminism. Recalls experience with NCW and Conferences. Gives details of Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal. Was made a life member of NCW Blenheim. Access Contact - see oral histroy librarian Venue - Blenheim Interviewer(s) - Marian Redwood Venue - Blenheim Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-006351-006352 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-1467. One coloured photograph of Con Wrighton

Date: 10, 16 November 1999 - 10 Nov 1999 - 16 Nov 1999

From: Trade union oral history project

By: Piper, Susan Margaret, 1951-

Reference: OHInt-0478/18

Description: Susan Margaret Piper born Wellington. Outlines family background - mother, a daughter of Scottish railway engineer, went to university and joined the New Zealand Communist Party. Father, Pip Piper, was a member of the Communist Party and active in the PPTA. Recalls grandmother set up Woodford House School. Discusses politics of family members. Discusses: involvement in the Anti Vietnam war campaign; joining the Labour Party and involvement in the Clerical Workers Union (CWU), with refernce to Des Nolan, David Jacobs, Margaret and Des Nolan, Peter Franks, Tony Neary, Fintan Patrick Walsh, Therese O'Connell, John Slater and Christine Gillespie. Recalls time as employers advocate for the first ever Early Childhood Workers Union voluntary agreement and time as Chair of PSA Child Care Centre. Discusses feminism and its influence. Gives details of rise through union movement and getting involved in the PSA with reference to Ron Smith. Describes the culture of the PSA. Details PSA response to 1988 State Sector Act. Discusses the Employment Contracts Act (ECA), the PSA stance on a general strike against the ECA and the general strike. Talks about compulsory unionism. Outlines involvement with the Suffrage Year Centennial Trust (Whakatu Wahine), with reference to Miriam Dell (Chair), Pat Tairoa, Areta Rewhiti and Lady Judith Hay. Recalls effects of Suffrage Year Centennial. Mentions Working Womens Charter. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Shaun Ryan Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-007490-007492; OHLC-003579-003581 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2.55 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-1895.

Date: 4 Feb 1919

From: Hall-Jones, William (Sir), 1851-1936 :Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5755-68

Description: Letter written on behalf of National Council of Women concerning the "eligibility for Parliament" campaign Other - PP17 in original listing Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1985-1986, 1993, 2005

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

Reference: MS-Papers-11651-182

Description: Contains mainly newspaper clippings. Also 1993 suffrage history fact sheet. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript and printed matter

Date: 1988, 1991-2010

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

Reference: MS-Papers-11651-188

Description: Contains mainly newspaper clippings relating to different women, together with women's issues. Also some correspondence and other papers. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter

Date: 1891

By: New Zealand observer and free lance (Newspaper); Blomfield, William, 1866-1938

Reference: J-065-028

Description: A man representing the Upper House in heaven whisks away a pair of trousers from a suffragist to Sir John Hall's consternation while Mr Fish looks on. Extended Title - The old wives of the Upper House refuse to grant women's rights; Sir John Hall and his lady friends are in despair while Mr Fish grins sardonically. Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A3 size photocopy.

Date: 1900-1919

From: Luckens, Kathleen Muriel, 1878-1971: Collection

Reference: MSX-10006

Description: Autograph album formerly belonging to Adeline Talitha Stamper comprising several autographs contributed by her acquaintances in the early twentieth century from 1900 to 1919. The album includes inscriptions from people located in Christchurch, Dannevirke, Palmerston North, and other locations throughout New Zealand. Many contributors have listed hospitals alongside their names, and were therefore likely colleagues of Stamper, who worked as a nurse. The album also includes an inscription and autograph by Kate Sheppard, leader of the New Zealand Suffrage movement, dated 1901. Inscription is an excerpt from the poem 'Life!' by English poet Anna Laetitia Barbauld. There are also contributions from Wilhelmina (Wilma) Sheppard (née Sievwright), a close friend of Stamper, and Meta Sievwright, both of whom were also involved in the Suffrage movement. The autograph album also includes a small newspaper clipping; a pasted-in verse from a poem; passages from the Bible; four small watercolours, three of which show scenes at Sumner Beach, Christchurch, and one which depicts a ship; and poems by George Eliot and Adelaide Anne Proctor, all inscribed or contributed by Stamper's acquaintances. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Holograph autograph book bound in red leather with gilded trim and stamp on cover, with coloured paper featuring floral motifs, 20.5 x 16.9 cm. Provenance: Adeline Talitha Stamper was Kathleen Luckens' aunt.

Date: 1993

Reference: Eph-C-WOMEN-1993-1

Description: Posters: Women's Suffrage Whakatu Wahine. On the day '93 expo and pageant. Forum North, [Whangarei], 22-23 September [1993]. Winter lecture series. A celebration of 100 years of women's suffrage and struggle. A series of four lectures free to the general public, on the theme of women and safety. Speakers: Kathie Irwin, Penny Jamieson, Ruth Busch, and Sonja Davies. Varied locations, 7-28 July 1993. (2 copies). Faultline Chorus six free singing lessons. If you are a woman who likes to sing, perform, and have fun... Church of Christ Hall, Lower Hutt, starting 17 February [1993]. Department of Labour Te Tari Mahi. Te Wa o te Wahine Maori. 6-10 December 1993. Illustrated by "Lynda Munn". Craft Art Company. Moving forward, celebrating one hundred years of women's suffrage. Exciting new work by and about women. Sun Alliance Centre, Wellington, 5-20 November 1993 (2 copies). Life after the vote 10 Wellington women artists. New Moon Gallery, Sun Alliance Building, Wellington, 15 January-10 February 1993 (2 copies). Women's Suffrage Whakatu Wahine. Women and the environment. Calendar of events. May-October [1993] (2 copies). Ngaio Union Church presents a celebration of Universal Suffrage in New Zealand - Aotearoa. Jordan & Present Co's 'Holy women' and Marion Kitchingman's solo theatrical performance of 'A life in earnest'. Ngaio Union Church, 9 September [1993]. Public profiles - private lives exhibition. Personal treasures and memorabilia from the lives of leading Suffragists who, in 1893, won the vote for the women of New Zealand. The Katherine Mansfield Birthplace, 12 March-12 June 1993. Constructive Agenda, women in architecture in New Zealand, 1933-1993 60 years. Exhibitions of projects, ideas and future directions from women working in architecture throughout the country. Exhibitions at Civic Centre Wellington and 12 Wellesley Street East, Auckland, 28 June-11 July 1993. Sick of suffrage, no. 4. Suffrage touchy feely frolics substitute faded roses for jobs, housing, health. Women's Action Group; Feminist Flower Arrangers; Hayfever Sufferers' Support Group [1993]. Ban suffRAGE, no. 3. Shipley slaps chastity belt on suffrage celebrations. Womens Action Group; Bimbos who burnt bras; Amish Quilters who missed out (AQMO) [1993]. Quantity: 1 folder(s) containing 15 posters. Physical Description: Offset and screenprints, sizes varying around 420 x 297 mm. Provenance: Donors include: Women's Suffrage Centennial Trust 1994, and G Marie 1999.

Date: 1993

Reference: Eph-C-WOMEN-1993-2

Description: Posters: Affirmative Action. Wonderful Wellington Women 1893-1993. Women on Women, art in Dunedin since 1893. Dunedin Public Art Gallery, 16 October 1993-13 March 1994. (2 copies using different images, one by Nicola Jackson, one by Frances Hodgkins) Women's Suffrage Whakatu Wahine Aotearoa New Zealand 1893-1993. Celebrating the past. Challenging the future. Hocken Library Gallery. Women portrayed, pictures from the collection. University of Otago, 21 August-15 September 1993. (Features image by Alan Pearson). Suffrage Centennial Unit. Wellington's 1993 suffrage centennial events calendar. (2 copies). Women's suffrage celebration at the Hamilton Gardens, 19 September [1993]. Hillary Commission. Women's recreation festival, feel good - get physical. Wellington women's outdoor recreation festival. (2 copies, 1 with collage on back). Working Women's Resource Centre. What working women have done 1840-1875 (2 copies). Working Women's Resource Centre. What working women have done 1876-1913 (2 copies). Working Women's Resource Centre. What working women have done 1914-1945 (2 copies). Working Women's Resource Centre. What working women have done 1946-1971 (2 copies). Working Women's Resource Centre. What working women have done 1972-1993 (2 copies). Museum of Te Papa Tongarewa. Images of New Zealand Women, 1860-1950. Calendar 1993. Nga whakaahua o nga wahine o Aotearoa, 1860 - 1950: Maramataka 1993. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset and screenprints, sizes varying around 420 x 297 mm. Provenance: Donors include: G Marie 1999, Janice Frater, 1993 and Anna Veritt, 2013.

Date: 1993

From: May, Helen (Dr), 1947- : Papers and recordings

By: University of Waikato

Reference: MS-Papers-12143-5

Description: A paper written by Helen May for public presentations as keynote speaker at the NZFKU Annual Conference, Wellington 23 July 1993; and the Early Childhood Women's Suffrage Hui, Palmerston North, 30 July 1993; and for a lecture series for 'An introduction to the history and philosophy of ECCE, Waikato University, 1993. The title of the paper is "'When women's rights have come to stay oh who will rock the cradle?': Early Childhood Care and Education and Women's Suffrage 1893-1993" published by the Department of Early Childhood, Waikato University. Title transcribed from item. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescripts

Date: 1921-1961

From: Mulgan, Alan Edward, 1881-1962 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0224-10

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 2003

By: New Zealand. Ministry of Women's Affairs; Campbell, Caroline Anne, 1954-

Reference: Eph-D-WOMEN-2003-01

Description: Shows a young woman in jacket and trousers, with a crowd of women in costumes dating over the previous 110 years, A tui flies in the sky at top left and there are cabbage trees in the background. Artist name supplied by publisher. Two copies held. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph 595 x 420 mm. Provenance: Donated by the Ministry of Women's Affairs in 2003.

Date: Aug 1891

From: Hall, John (Sir), 1824-1907 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1784-179

Description: Most correspondents identified and entered in the Name field; also includes private circular from the Australian Mail from London; letter from A [?] MacKeig, Rakaia; petition relating to formation of the Farm Homestead Association signed by Arthur Wilson, Leeston, Arthur Greenwood, Alexander Knox-Callagag, Leeston, Henry Hamilton, Edward George Small, John Grierson Doyle, Thomas Blanch, Andrew Foster, James Crawford, James Huston and Walter Chapman; telegram from Westport regarding A H Turnbull's retrenchment from Public Works signed by Gilmer, Colvin, O'Brien and 30 others; letter from `A Broken-hearted Mother' regarding the 1889 bill legalizing marriage with deceased, husband, brothers; resolution from the Anglican diocese of Dunedin regarding the proposed change to marriage laws in the Divorce Bill; plans relating to sale of land relating to Falsgrave and Junction streets and East Town and South Town Belt. Much correspondence relates to the passage of the women's franchise bill. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1993

From: Walker, Malcolm :Cartoons entered in the 1993 Qantas Media Awards

Reference: A-299-124

Description: Shows Jim Bolger proudly holding up a medal and leaning all over Ruth Richardson. In the background is Jenny Shipley standing at a kitchen sink washing dishes. Refers to the Women's Suffrage Centennial year and questions what has changed for women over the last one hundred years. Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies.

Date: 1890 - 1920

By: Read, Mary Ann, -1922

Reference: MS-Group-0594

Description: Scrapbook of newspaper cuttings relating to political and social affairs including land tax, women's suffrage and prohibition. Also includes obituary notice for Ezekiel Kemp Read who died in 1918 aged 76. He had 9 children; his daughter Annie married Nathan Seddon, nephew of Richard Seddon. Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 volume(s). 1 folder(s). 0.08 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and printed matter Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mrs A E Seddon, Miramar, Wellington, 1983 (83-277)

Date: 1879, 1889, 1903

From: Hall-Jones, William (Sir), 1851-1936 :Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5755-61

Description: Notes on extension of manhood suffrage, and women's suffrage Other - Part of PP25-30 in original listing Quantity: 1 folder(s).