Grandparent and child

Date: 11 June 1993

From: Family Planning Association oral history project

By: Smyth, Helen, 1964-; Lyttle, Naida, active 1960-1996; McGill, Helen, 1931-

Reference: OHInt-0566-01

Description: Interviews with Dr Helen McGill and Naida Lyttle about their involvement in the Family Planning Association in Christchurch, advocating for and providing women's contraception from 1960. Helen McGill, born 1931 in Yorkshire, England. Discusses her childhood in Yorkshire, and talks about the influence of her grandmother, a herbalist who helped women with conception and contraception issues and openly discussed issues such as abortion. Talks about marrying and moving to New Zealand, and settling in Christchurch. Became involved with family planning via the Medical Women's Association. Describes how initially the service was only available to married women but that unmarried women increasingly received assistance. Describes the introduction of the contraceptive pill and the controversy it caused. Outlines the Family Planning clinic's work as primarily contraception, as well as psychosexual counselling after 1980 for rape and incest victims, cervical smears and the controversial sexually transmitted disease (STD) screening. Describes how the screening was requested by the Department of Health and only undertaken at some clinics around the country. Describes her changing attitudes to abortion, the work of Sisters Overseas Service who sent women to Auckland or Australia, and subsequently working at the Lyndhurst Abortion Clinic. Describes the battle to keep family planning going and the opposition from much of the medical establishment in Christchurch, which was stronger than at some other clinics in the North Island. Describes being an early prescriber of oestrogen hormonal treatment for women with menopausal symptoms. Naida Lyttle describes being a nurse at the Christchurch Clinic. Talks about being a mother of five children, and talks about how she became involved with the Family Planning Association. Explains how the nurses originally did a lot of educational talks. Talks about working with Jean Nuthall, explains why they got involved in doing vasectomies, and the support of Dr Margaret Sparrow. Talks about counselling patients, and describes an example of failed contraception. Interviewer(s) - Helen Smyth Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-008272; OHC-008273; OHC-008274 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 1 interview(s). 2.15 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-2530.

Date: 19 July, 1995 - 19 Jul 1995

From: Interviews about Denis Glover by Gordon Ogilvie

By: Harris, Elna Mavis, 1902-2005

Reference: OHInt-0576-11

Description: Ellie Harris was interviewed aged 92. Ellie Harris' father (Arthur) and Denis Glover's father (Harry) were brothers. Ellie Harris talks about their parents, George and Sophia Glover, who were Denis Glover's paternal grandparents and lived in Oriental Bay, Wellington. Talks about their lifestyle and attitudes, the family business, wealth and privilege. Describes her view that they were not a close family, talks about related factors. Talks about court case over a family member's estate. Mentions her memory of Harry Glover, describes Denis Glover's mother Lyla as talented and artistic. Comments on the relationship between Harry Glover and his mother, and how that may have affected his relationships with women. Comments on Denis Glover's sister Coreen, talks about her grandparents George and Sophia as Presbyterian church-goers, mentions her grandmother was part Spanish. Interviewer(s) - Gordon Ogilvie Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-8799, OHC-8813a Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 30 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-2810.

Date: [1878-1884]

By: Aitken family; Bartlett, Robert Henry, 1842-1911; Clifford & Morris (Firm); Foy Brothers (Firm); Hemus & Hanna (Firm); Martin, Charles, 1842?-1905

Reference: PA1-q-1083

Description: Album of photographs of Aitken family of Kereone. Includes photographs of Fiji by Dufty studio, and photographs from well-known New Zealand studios including Foy Bros of Thames, Clifford & Morris, Hemus & Hanna, R H Bartlett, Charles Martin, J Martin, and London Portrait Rooms. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Inscriptions: Album page - top right - To Sandy from Jeannie - March 31st 1879 Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: 29.5 x 23 cm Provenance: Album was a gift from Jeannie Richmond to her brother Sandy (Alexander) Aitken on March 31, 1879. Sandy consequently filled the album with photographs of family.

Date: [ca 1910-1919]

By: Hallam, Keith, active 2009; Radcliffe, Frederick George, 1863-1923; M Lehany (Firm); Frank Duncan and Company; Le Grice, Edward, 1881-1959; Jones, Frederick Nelson, 1881-1962

Reference: PAColl-9572

Description: Photographic postcards of New Zealand. Includes views of Whakarewarewa, Buller Gorge, Wellington (Featherston Street and Botanic Garden), Wairakei, Okere Falls, Ohau Channel, Arthurs Pass, Otira Gorge, Devonport, Auckland, Nelson, and Pink Terrace. Also shows Maori man with child, and fruit-pickers in Nelson region. Photographs taken 1900s-1910s. Photographers include F G Radcliffe, F N Jones and E Le Grice. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 21 b&w original photographic print(s). Provenance: Donated by Mr Keith Hallam, London, England, in 2009

Date: 31 Mar-1 Apr 1993

By: New Zealand. Ministry of External Relations and Trade; Bennett, Charles Moihi Te Arawaka (Sir), 1913-1998

Reference: OHColl-0217/1

Description: Sir Charles Moihi Te Arawaka Bennett gives details of his family background. His father, Frederick Augustus Bennett, was the first Maori Bishop of Aotearoa. His grandfather, Jackson Bennett, was the first surveyor-general of New Zealand. Explains his father married Arihia Rangioue Hemana of Maketu, who was of prominent Te Arawa descent. Describes being raised in Maketu by his grandparents while his parents lived at Hastings. Recalls use of Maori language at Maketu School and that the headmaster, A.F. Burnett, suggested he continue education at Te Aute College. Describes attending Te Aute, getting used to the discipline and some loneliness. Talks about E.G. (Ernest Going) Loten the headmaster who instilled principles, philosophies and some religion. Discusses decision to become a teacher and training at Christchurch while studying for a BA in History at Canterbury University College. Comments that he was one of the few Maori at college or university and that while he did not meet overt prejudice he had to consciously embrace Pakeha ways. Discusses the beginning of World War II, the non-conscription of Maori and Sir Apirana Ngata's appeal to Maori to fight. Recalls viewing the War as an opportunity to see the world. Comments that of seven boys in his family, who went to war, five joined the Maori Battalion. Describes training at Trentham and Palmerston North: the discipline of training and finishing the course as an officer. Mentions George Dittmer, the Commanding Officer, the second in command George Bertrand and the Regimental Sergeant Major, Ace Woods. Describes how they were organised into tribal groups and fought as whanau. Notes that A Division was the Auckland area, B Division was Taupo, Rotorua and the Bay of Plenty, C Division was Ngati Porou (East Coast) and D Division was Hawkes Bay, Taranaki and the South Island. Comments on being taught to use his talents for the betterment of Maori. Describes his career progression from platoon commander to company commander then battalion commander. Recalls going overseas and landing in England where the Maori Battalion was well received. Describes broadcasting for the BBC and the response by Lord Haw-Haw. Recalls the Maori Battalion's first active duty in the Greek mountains and the impossibility of stopping the Germans. Describes being withdrawn and going to Crete. Gives details of the mission against German airborne invasion. Discusses the plan of attack, German possession of the Maleme airfield, and accounts for the mission's ultimate failure. Describes how the Maori Battalion trekked across mountains to the other side of the island to be evacuated and how some of the troops were left behind. Recalls arriving in Egypt where reinforcements were waiting. Discusses Dittmer's wounding in Libya and successive replacements: Colonel Love, Colonel Fred Baker, Major Hart until, and in November 1942, he (Bennett) was offered the position of commanding officer of the Maori Battalion by Kippenberger. Comments on Kippenberger and General Freyberg. Recalls taking over command in the middle of El Alamein. Describes in detail the battle of Point 209 where Lieutenant Ngarimu was killed, posthumously receiving a VC. Talks about the battle of Takrouna. Venue - Te Puke : 1993 Sponsored by - Ministry of External Relations Interviewer(s) - Jim Sullivan Quantity: 6 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 5.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - edited transcript, OHA-1000. Search dates: 1993

Date: 31 Dec 1994

From: Birth stories oral history project

By: Devereux, Gwendoline Mabel, 1924-

Reference: OHInt-0084/02

Description: Gwendoline Devereux was born in Wellington on 12 April 1924. Gives details of her parents- her father was a staunch Labour supporter and friend of Peter Fraser. Recalls growing up off Aro Street and in Island Bay, her parent's greengrocery in Molesworth Street and the visit of Kingsford Smith. Talks about childhood games, teachers at the Island Bay school and Wellington East Girls' College. Describes her work for Brooker and Friend travelling around the country annotating statutes. Talks about her first husband Nickolai (Nick) Pogorevsky (later Podosky) and his life in Russia before his family escaped while he was a baby. Describes being sick while pregnant and Nick's death before the birth of the baby. Recalls the use of `twilight sleep' for the baby's birth at Bethany Hospital and having to stay in bed for ten days. Talks about being involved with Plunket and secretarial work for the Society for Closer Relations with Russia. Describes meeting and marrying `Dev' Devereux in 1950. Recalls being given the opportunity to travel to the Soviet Union in 1950-1951 with a group of trade unionists and Professor Bill Airey. Describes the trip and the speaking tour she did around New Zealand on her return while pregnant and sick. Talks about the baby's birth and a lengthy stay in hospital. Comments on domestic problems, cloth nappies and a wringer washing machine. Talks about involvement in Parents Centre, Playcentre and with Helen Brew and natural childbirth. Talks about delivery of her next two children by Diana Mason and differences in the birth. Comments on having had a fairly spread out family, the satisfaction brought by children and grandchildren, Dev Devereux' encouragement and her current activities. Venue - Wellington : 1994 Interviewer(s) - Claire Loftus Nelson Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-006259; OHC-006260; OHC-006261 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 1428. Search dates: 1994

Date: 19 Mar 1994

From: Birth stories oral history project

By: Harris, Anne, 1939-

Reference: OHInt-0084/05

Description: Anne Harris was born in Lancashire on 31 March 1939. Outlines her family's background in England. Comments on the poverty and difficulties experienced in both of her parents' families. Describes her mother's ignorance in terms of birth and sex. Recalls growing up in a community of women and getting to know her father at the age of eight because he and other men were at war. Recalls living in army barracks in the south of England. Describes working in the Air Force before rejoining her family in Rhodesia, and working in the Post Office. Talks about returning to England, getting married and having a baby. Describes antenatal clinics and lack of support for breastfeeding. Compares the birth of her first child with those of her next two children, which were home births. Discusses looking after three children and her promotion of the importance of the role of the mother. Talks about child abuse. Comments on racism in England and the family's hopes on emigrating to New Zealand. Describes the joy of being a grandparent. Discusses caring for her sick mother, operating a taxi service with her husband and later a fish and chip shop. Talks about studying at Massey, lecturing for Weight Watchers, caring for her husband after a motor accident and working for the Presbyterian Church in Feilding. Venue - Feilding : 1994 Interviewer(s) - Claire Loftus Nelson Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-006265; OHC-006266; OHC-006267 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2.10 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 1430.

Date: 9 December 1991 - 09 Dec 1991

From: Dinsdale Community Oral History Project, Part I

By: Middleton, Jean, 1915-2009

Reference: OHInt-0088/01

Description: Jean Middleton (nee Gould) born Oxford, North Canterbury. Outlines family background - father a farmer. Recalls living with grandparents until father found a farm at Whatawhata. Describes walking three miles across paddocks to Whatawhata school, with reference to Mr Sutton, the headmaster and later cycling to Hamilton Technical College every day for two years. Describes Dinsdale at that time and mentions: butcher shop of Bill Rothwell; Mr Gilmour, the painter; Clive Matthews; McDells; Goodalls who owned most of the paddocks; Kelly Long who had gardens and Mr Jones who owned a tavern. Recalls youngest brother having scarlet fever. Other topics covered include: Services twice a month at Presbyterian Church taken by Mr Atkinson; Sunday school in hall taken by Mrs Vera Morris; clearing of land for Templeview; social life from church; machine milking and hand milking; rural roads; marriage (1939); managing during war years with reference to coupons. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Hamilton Abstracted by - Vicki Jones Interviewer(s) - Carol Snaddon Venue - 10A Johnson Street, Hamilton Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-004502 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 30 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-0777.

Date: 12 March 1993 - 12 Mar 1993

From: Woodford House Oral History Project

By: Williams, Muriel Cecile, 1903-1995

Reference: OHInt-0061/45

Description: Muriel Cecile Williams (nee Keiller) born Bulls. No memories of family home, Fernwood, or of mother who died of tuberculosis (TB) 1906 - father died 3 years later. Recalls father taking her to the window to see Halley's Comet (feels she may be one of the very few people who saw it twice). Recalls early memories of going to live with grandmother and step-grandfather at Raumi Station. Describes a bigger home which was built, Atawhai, now part of Massey University. Reference to neighbours, Dick Abrahams, Arthur Roskill and Mr Munro whose homes also became part of Massey. Recalls Mr Munro being the first man to start rugby football in New Zealand. Remembers travelling to England with grandparents and uncles on the Ruahine in 1913 and then to France, Italy and Switzerland. Describes Wolseley car used for travelling. Left the Continent and returned to England when war broke out 1914. Talks about their experiences and their return journey (because of Cecile's ill health) on a troop ship to Quebec and on to New Zealand. Describes Craven School, Palmerston North, which she attended for one year, at the age of 15 as a weekly boarder, before going to Woodford House School. Recalls memories of Woodford House routines and impressions of the school. Describes wedding to Jim Williams, and setting up home at Mokonui and birth of daughter. Interviewer(s) - Wendy Falloon Venue - Te Wiremu House, Aberdeen Road, Gisborne Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-005705 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available AB-1200.

Date: 8 August 1993 - 08 Aug 1993

From: Women in a Mining Town, Waihi 1883-1993, Oral History Project

By: Bernabe, Marian Decena, 1977-

Reference: OHInt-0067/009

Description: Mariana Decena Bernabe born Manila, Philippines where she spent her early years with her grandparents while her mother worked in Hong Kong. Came to New Zealand with her mother who was a teacher. Gives impressions of life in New Zealand, school friends and career ambitions. Describes chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatment and people she met while undergoing treatment. Talks about the importance of further education for young people. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Language - English with a Phillipine accent Venue - Waihi Other - limited biographical information available Interviewer(s) - Rose McBeth Venue - Waihi Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-005832; OHV-0276 Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 videocassette(s). 45 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available AB-1239.

Date: 1861-1868, [n d]

From: McLean family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0032-1000

Description: Mainly letters written while Douglas was at school in England; a later undated letter written from Mt Albert, Auckland Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 26, October, 14 December 1998 - 26 Oct 1998 - 14 Dec 1998

From: First Church of Otago 150th anniversary oral history project

By: Henry, Pepe Nooroa, 1937-

Reference: OHInt-0441-04

Description: Pepe Nooroa Henry born Rarotonga. Outlines family background. Recalls: growing up with grand-parents while parents returned to the island of Penrhyn; social life as a teenager and meeting husband; marriage and move to Nikau; move to New Zealand and involvement in church activities, originally with Congregational Church, Moray Place and later with First Church. Refers to Temotu Arioka, first Cook Islander to attend Knox Theological College. Mentions Rev Gammon and Denzil Brown. Recalls husband's involvement in First Church as an elder. Mentions Henry (Enere) Wichman. Gives details of the 3 days of the 150th Celebrations and contribution of Cook Island group. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Abstracted by - Joanne Aitken Interviewer(s) - Kopu Rouvi Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-007714-007715 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2027. Photocopies of 3 b&w photographs: (i) Pepe in Nikau, Rarotonga, ca 1962 (ii) Daugher Lee's wedding to Eric Mari; clockwise from left: Pepe, Tonga Henry, Eric Le and (iii) Kia Orana's 5th birthday celebrations taken at the Regent theatre `The Great Dunedin music show' 14-19/9/95. Search dates: 1937 - 1998

Date: 4 Nov 1998 - 04 Nov 1998

From: Neville Lambert Memorial oral archive

By: Kaiwai, Mate Huatahi, 1917-2009

Reference: OHInt-0585/22

Description: Mate Huataki Kaiwai (nee Ngata) born Waiomatatini ca 1916. Recalls being brought up by grandparents and talks about aspects of childhood, including: hygiene; roasting ovens; discipline; district nurse and medicinal cures; gardens, with reference to Maori planting by the moon; children's games; return to birth parents on reaching school age and attending Waiomatatini School. Recalls speaking Maori language `out of hearing of teachers' and mentions hard work adjusting to speaking English language. Describes secondary education at Hukarere School. Recalls Napier earthquake. Outlines teaching career, commencing as Junior Assistant at Rangitikei School for about five years, followed by teaching positions at Hiruharama, Waimatatini, then Waipiro. Mentions the Williams family. Considers key to a good school being `a two way thing - school and staff have to be flexible and reach out to community'. Refers to fund raising to get Radio station. Discusses Tattooing. Talks about grandmother's influence on life and her gift for Maori medicine. Lists many medicinal cures. Recalls Cyclone Bola. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Roger Caley Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-008936-008938; OHLC-004583-004585 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2779.

Date: 1850 - 1860

From: Various artists :[Album of watercolours, cards and published pictures, including scenes in New Zealand and European countries, belonging to Cherie Templer (nee Connell)]. 1830-1890

By: Gunther, Otto, 1838-1884

Reference: E-943-q-032

Description: Shows an elderly couple sitting with their small grand-daughter, who leans across the table to get a kiss from her grandfather. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph on paper, 253 x 187 mm Provenance: Donation: Mrs E. J. Templer, UK (formerly of Tasmania), September 2012

Date: 1957

From: Mayne, William Thomas, 1910-1988 :490 original cartoons published in the Christchurch Star Sun and the Christchurch Star Sun Sports between 1954 and 1962.

Reference: A-386-160

Description: Shows a woman and her granddaughter at a New Year's Eve party, where a crowd of people are greeting one another. Everyone is in good spirits and wishing others well for the year ahead. Text reads '...And a happy New Year to all Star-Sun readers.' Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, 255 x 280 mm

Date: 16 Nov 1991

From: Maori Women's Welfare League: Interviews

By: Solomon, Harata Ria Te Uira, 1925-1993; Szaszy, Mira, 1921-2001

Reference: OHInt-0602-69

Description: Harata Solomon nee Parata born in Otaki in 1925. Ngati Toa Rangatira, Ngati Raukawa, Te Atiawa. Refers to father Natanahira Te Umutapu Wi Parata and mother Oriwa Tuini Horomona. Talks about growing up and attending school in Waikanae, family, teaching career, involvement in choral singing, extensive travels overseas. Discusses important role played by her grandmother in her life. Describes experiences as a foundation member of the Maori Women's Welfare League. Tapes are not available for this interview Quantity: 1 transcript(s). Processing information: No recording received. Transcript only.

From: Garvitch, Jeremy Veniamin, 1890-1990 :Photographs and negatives

Reference: PA7-14-07

Description: Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: [1998-1999]

From: Edmond, Lauris Dorothy, 1924-2000 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6912-148

Description: Correspondence and draft contributions by Edmond and Shelagh Duckham Cox for proposed works on grandparenting and sisters Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: ca 1860

Reference: 1/4-009031

Description: Studio portrait of Robert Roger Strang, seated, with his grandson Sir Robert Donald Douglas McLean as a young boy taken around 1860. Photographer unknown. Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Film copy negative

Date: [1999]

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

Reference: MS-Papers-7118-032

Description: Correspondence with Barbara Else re her proposed anthology of writers' experience as grandparents; includes Kidman's contribution Quantity: 1 folder(s).