Compliments

Date: 1997

By: Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: H-448-045/064

Description: Political cartoons. Psychiatric care denied to those in need. Jim Bolger teeters on the edge of losing his position as Prime Minister. Jim Bolger offers his head on a plate to the new National Party leader, Jenny Shipley. Helen Clark congratulates Jenny Shipley for being NZ's first woman Prime Minister. Jenny Shipley lays down how she wishes to conduct business within her caucus. Winston Peters prostrates himself before the new Prime Minister, Jenny Shipley. NZ public dispair over the Black Caps' performance. Jenny Shipley is set to devour coalition partner, Winston Peters during their coalition talks. Max Bradford calls for submissions on the government's proposals allowing people to work Christmas Day for cash. Winston Peters is pressured by his party, NZ First, to continue in coalition with National under the new leadership of Jenny Shipley. NZ First / National Party coalition government is recemented but there's trouble ahead. Obituary to the tourists murdered by Islamic extremists in Egypt. Jim Bolger is overwhelmed by complimentary cards following his fall from the National Party leadership. Workers comment on the compulsory pay rise MPs get. Labour Party Conference participants behave as if they have become the government when they are still in opposition. White power advocates call for one law for all with some exceptions for themselves. Jim Bolger advises foreign leaders of the first signs of a coup, unsolicited phone calls pledging loyalty. The tell-tale signs of smoking in women. The pros and cons of the Hamilton East Telecom Mobile Phone Tower. Jenny Shipley is seen to have a level demeanour. Quantity: 20 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

Date: [1867-1879]

From: Dominion Museum : Historical material

Reference: AI-73-017

Description: Comprises legal documents re release of land, Otago Harbour Board; articles of agreement; mortgages re Otago Dock Board; mortgage, Thomas Cawthron; bonds with government; and Wellington Building Society letter to George Allen on leaving the company Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 28 Jul 1880

By: Hutton, Frederick Wollaston, 1836-1905

Reference: fMS-Papers-5949

Description: Illuminated letter of farewell from the Otago Institute to Professor Hutton on his departure from Dunedin Hutton was moving from his position as professor of natural history at Otago University to become professor of biology at Canterbury University College Quantity: 1 folder(s) (2 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Illuminated manuscript with mss text, gold address and watercolour paintings Provenance: Unknown; donor had been given it in England `because I was a New Zealander'. Watercolour illustrations of Lawyer's Head, Otago; Milford Sound; Caples Valle;, on the Leith; Shag Rock, Sumner; Kinloch; Coast Scene, near Nelson; and one unidentifiable scene

Date: 31 Dec 1945-10 Aug 1947

From: Franks, Cecil William, 1912-1990: Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-11648-10

Description: Contains telegrams and letters relating to Franks becoming a member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. Includes a telegram from Governor-General Cyril Newall announcing the honour he will receive, messages of congratulations from Lloyd, Minster of Defence Frederick Jones, acting Prime Minister Water Nash, Zena and Alister Boulton, Margaret Doublas, Roberts, Henri and Nora, J A Barrow, Harold Holmes, and family. Also contains correspondence from Government House regarding the investiture, invitations to the ceremony, and the Evening Post article announcing the New Years Honours for 1946. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescript, printed matter

Date: 1956-1986

From: Bollard, Edward George, 1920-2011: Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-11376-25A

Description: Correspondence congratulating Bollard on being awarded Hector medal, CBE, Honorary Professorship in Botany, Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science as well as on his retirement Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1956-1986

From: Bollard, Edward George, 1920-2011: Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-11376-25B

Description: Correspondence congratulating Bollard on being awarded Hector medal, CBE, Honorary Professorship in Botany, Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science as well as on his retirement Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1964-2002

From: Bollard, Edward George, 1920-2011: Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-11376-31

Description: The contents of this folder were removed from a ring binder and are in four parts; funeral order of services and biographical material relating to obituaries and speeches for many of Bollard's peers and colleagues, material relating to an essay by Bollard on John ("Torchy") Dunstan Atkinson for the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography, correspondence regarding the donation of G H Cunningham material to the Alexander Turnbull Library, and correspondence mainly from Bollard to various people (not listed in name field) congratulating them on honours and awards. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1956-1957

From: Robson, Gwladys Irene, 1918-2016: Papers

By: Robson, Gwladys Irene, 1918-2016

Reference: Eph-A-CARDS-Robson-1950s

Description: Includes: Seven cards in a pink colouring, sending congratulations for the birth of a baby girl Four cards in mainly blue colouring, sending congratulations for the birth of a baby boy Seven cards in a mixed pink / blue colouring, sending congratulations for the birth of a baby Cards are produced by the following companies: Regal (including Forget-Me-Not cards): 13 cards (including 2 with satin insets) Dawson Cards, made in NZ: 2 cards (including one with a downy feather stuck on the front) Rust Craft, Felicity series: 2 cards Stamford Babette: 1 card Cards probably date from 1956-1957, when Vicki and Gregory Robson were born. Quantity: 18 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on cards. Provenance: Donated by Vicki Robson, daughter of the collector Gwladys Irene Robson (1918-2016). The cards were sent to Mrs Robson at the time of the birth of Vicki and, later, of her brother Gregory.

Date: 1951, 1957, date unknown

From: Riddiford family: Harold Earle Riddiford papers relating to Garhwal Himalaya and Everest Reconnaissance

Reference: MS-Papers-12631-19

Description: Contains inward correspondence from Harry J Stevenson, President of the New Zealand Alpine Club, to Harold Earle Riddiford. One letter, dated 13 August 1951, congratulates Riddiford on the ascent of Mukut Parbat and informs him of Shipton's invitation for two members of the New Zealand Party to join the 1951 British Reconnaissance of Everest. Two undated computer printouts describe the contents and context of the letter. The author is unknown. Title supplied by Library. Arrangement: Material arrived at the Library in box "2" in a clear plastic sleeve with a computer printout describing the letters. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, computer printout Processing information: Not all names associated with this item are indexed.

Date: 1951

From: Riddiford family: Harold Earle Riddiford papers relating to Garhwal Himalaya and Everest Reconnaissance

Reference: MS-Papers-12631-07

Description: Contains inward correspondence regarding the New Zealand Himalayan Expedition, 1951. Correspondents include V S Risoe of the Himalayan Club, the Canterbury-Westland Section of New Zealand Alpine Club, Helen Scott, William Percival Packard, Archie, Robert E Hotz, and FrankThomas. Topics covered include congratulations on the ascent of Mukut Parbat, well-wishes for the trip, a letter of introduction, responses to requests for information. One letter regards payment of shipping costs and an outstanding traffic fine. A short document outlines the route taken by "Scottish Gerwal [Garhwal] Expedition". Title taken from item. Arrangement: Material arrived at the Library in box "1" in a plastic sleeve with note in pencil describing the contents as "Correspondence Garhwal Done". Additional notes in blue ink read "1951", "+telegram!" and "Packard". Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescript Processing information: Not all names associated with this item are indexed.

Date: [1920]

From: Nathan family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7798-06

Description: Inward letters from various people wishing the Posners congratulations and happiness in their marriage. Identified correspondents entered in the Name field; also includes letters from Lillian D [?] Wald, Westport, Connecticut; Auntire Jim and Uncle Billy (Maurice Cohen), Jenville, Palmerston North; Pamela, London; Aunt Jane and Uncle Phil, Hill Street, Wellington; Nan, Minehead, Somerset; Carl, New York; Edith, Oriental Bay, Wellington; Will; and others. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1902, 1905, 1925

From: Field, William Hughes, 1861-1944 : Papers

Reference: 73-128-096

Description: Telegrams of congratulation for Field's wins in the 1902, 1905 and 1925 elections from friends, politicians and others Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 21 Mar 1996

From: Wells, Peter Northe, 1953- : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6467-19

Description: Letter from O'Shea to Wells re success of `Ricordi!' Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1935-1936

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

Reference: 86-105-057

Description: Original file of letters received re Lawlor's `Confessions of a journalist'; identified persons entered under Name. A letter from Robin Hyde (Iris Wilkinson) is meant to be in the folder and it may be the pencilled one with unidentifiable initials or one sent from Hastings. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1914

From: Porteous family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7340-08

Description: Inward telegrams of congratulation following Porteous's win in the Dominion bowling championships in 1914 Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1952-1959]

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

Reference: 86-105-061

Description: Described as file of the original letters received from writers and others regarding Lawlor's `Books and bookmen'; identified persons entered under Name. Also includes clippings, royalty account, cover of `Books and bookmen', letters from Oliver of Marton, [?] J Williams of Hastings, [?] J W Kenton of Shortland Street, John of the Hawthorn Press, Melbourne and Anna [?] Gross of Stoke, Nelson. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [ca 1970-1979]

From: Gant, Phyllis, 1922-2010: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-6634-181

Description: Fan mail including some from personal friends; identified persons entered under Name. Also includes telegrams from Mike and Ros and David Knight. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 15 Apr 1934

By: Shaw, George Bernard, 1856-1950

Reference: MS-Papers-3858

Description: Shaw compliments Lee on his book `Children of the poor' Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s) (2 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (photocopy) Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mr J A Lee, Auckland, 1975

Date: [ca 1951-1989]

From: Campbell, Alistair Te Ariki, 1925-2009: Collection

Reference: 91-046-2/01

Description: Identified persons entered under Name. Also includes letter with poems from Taria [?] Kighton, Hamilton (1990); Klaus Stuckert, Wetzikon, Switzerland, Carol Jones, St Heliers, Auckland; Ruth of Karori; Dick (re a gift from Campbell, 1985); Leslie; Mrs [?] Mary H Smith, Tokaanu (1973); Betty of Campbells Bay, Auckland (1982) (not all names deciphered). Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1937

From: Nolan, Iris Evelyn, 1916-2011 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7301-04

Description: Various letters from friends of Nolan's congratulating her on her success in university examinations; identified persons entered under Name Quantity: 1 folder(s).