Reeves, Beverley Gwendolen (Lady), 1934-

Date: 13 Feb 1988

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

By: Griffiths, Mervyn, active 1978

Reference: EP/1988/0787-F

Description: Governor General, Sir Paul Reeves, and Lady Reeves, about to depart Mana Island by helicopter, circa 13 February 1988. Comprises two images of Sir Paul putting on a life jacket, and one of Sir and Lady Reeves sitting in the RNZAF Iroquois. Photographs taken by Evening Post staff photographer Merv Griiffiths. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) negative strip with 3 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate negative, 35mm

Date: 1980-1989

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to Katherine Mansfield]

Reference: Eph-A-PEOPLE-Mansfield-1980s

Description: Includes: Heartache and Sorrow Theatre Company. The case of Katherine Mansfield" (With Cathy Downes). Manawatu Art Gallery, 17-19 April [1980]. Typescript flier 1981: Katherine Mansfield 1888-1923. [Four poems: "There was a child once"; "Night-scented stock"; "The gulf"; "Now I am a plant, a weed". Pamphlet no. 3, published 1981 (2 copies) 1985: New Zealand Historic Places Trust. A guide to Katherine Mansfield's Wellington. 1985 (2 copies) 1987: Katherine Mansfield Birthplace Society requests the pleasure of your company at the launch of the Restoration Programme by Her Excellency Lady Reeves. 17 November 1987. Invitation card New Zealand Historic Places Trust. A guide to Katherine Mansfield's Wellington. 1985; Revised 1987 Sydney Theatre Company presents "The rivers of China", by Alma de Groen. Directed by Peter Kingston (With Helen Morse as Katherine Mansfield). [Sydney?], Wharf Theatre, from 9 September 1987. Programme 1988: Envelope addressed to Alexander Turnbull Library from Mr & Mrs Denis Mackisack, with affixed 40c Katherine Mansfield stamp [1988] Bank of New Zealand. Katherine Mansfield Centenary [Short Story] Award 1988. Invitation card to function 14 October [1988] Hearts and minds; six stories by Katherine Mansfield. National Library Gallery, 29 September [1988] - 21 January 1989. Sheet of small stickers Hearts and minds; six stories by Katherine Mansfield. A cooking demonstration by Alison Holst. National Library Gallery, 9 November 1988. Pamphlet with recipes (2 copies) Katherine Mansfield Birthplace Restoration Project; centenary 1888-1988. Pamphlet (2 copies) Katherine Mansfield Birthplace. Official opening by Her Excellency Lady Reeves. 25 Tinakori Road, 14 October 1988. Programme Katherine Mansfield Centenary. Their Excellencies The Governor-General and Lady Reeves invite [Margaret Calder] to a reception at Government House Wellington, 8 pm 14 October 1988. Invitation card Katherine Mansfield Centennial. Programme of events, October 1988 (2 copies) Katherine Mansfield Centennial Conference. Victoria University of Wellington, 12-15 October 1988. Pamphlet / enrolment form Katherine Mansfield Centennial Conference. Katherine Mansfield music [Concert of compositions by Thomas Trowell, Chopin, Liszt, Beethoven, and Gurdjieff; performed by Lesley Graham, Judith Hyett, Fiona McCabe, Anne Werry, Liselle Wood, Alain Fremski]. Victoria University of Wellington, 13 October 1988. Programme (With photographs of Katherine Mansfield, Teresa Carreno, Garnet Trowell and Thomas Trowell) 1989: Katherine Mansfield Birthplace Society. Visit the birthplace of New Zealand's most distinguished writer. 1989. Pamphlet (2 copies) Katherine Mansfield Birthplace Society. Compliments slip [1989] Does not include the 1988 Katherine Mansfield diary which is separately catalogued and housed. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Sizes varying up to 240 mm.

Date: [ca 13 Feb 1988]

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

By: Griffiths, Mervyn, active 1978

Reference: EP/1988/0786-F

Description: Governor General, Sir Paul Reeves, and Lady Reeves, near the trig station at Mana Island, Porirua, Wellington, circa 13 February 1988. Sir Paul holds a brick that used to support the lighthouse which was moved to Cape Egmont in 1877. Photographs taken by Evening Post staff photographer Merv Griffiths. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) negative strip with 3 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate negative, 35mm

Date: [ca 10 Feb 1988]

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

By: Griffiths, Mervyn, active 1978

Reference: EP/1988/0709-F

Description: Wife of the Governor General, Lady Reeves (left), with Jann Hook, the wife of the manager of Mana Island reserve, holding her five-month-old son Jarrod. Mrs Hook has just presented a bottle of Mana Vinegar and a bunch of dried flowers to Lady Reeves. Photographs taken by Evening Post staff photographer Merv Griffiths on Mana Island, Porirua, Wellington. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) negative strip with 3 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate negative, 35mm

Date: 3 March 1986

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: EP/1986/1039-F

Description: Prime Minister David Lange, Mrs Lange, Governor General Sir Paul Reeves, Lady Reeves, and royal aides wave to Queen Elizabeth on board her RNZAF Boeing aircraft at Christchurch Airport en route for Canberra, Australia. Photographed by Evening Post staff photographer John Nicholson on the 3rd of March 1986. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) 35mm negative strip comprising 3 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate film negative, 35mm

Date: 1987 - 1989

From: Kirkpatrick, Brownlee Jean, 1919-2007:Papers relating to Katherine Mansfield

Reference: MS-Papers-11923-34

Description: Papers relating to the Katherine Mansfield Centennial Conference hosted by Victoria University of Wellington, 11-15 October 1988, and associated events. Includes papers relating to centenary events at Newberry Library in Chicago. Includes official programme of the conference in a printed folder, which also has delegates name tag enclosed. Also includes official invitations to related events in Wellington: - Invitation by staff of Karori Library to "A celebration of Katherine Mansfield", 11 October [1988]. - Invitation from His Worship the Mayor of Wellington - Jim Belich - to a Mayoral Reception, 13 October 1988. - Invitation from Their Excellencies The Governor-General and Lady Reeves, to a reception at Government House, 14 October 1988. - Two invitations from The President Mrs Oroya Day and the Board of the Katherine Mansfield Birthplace Society, to official opening of the Katherine Mansfield Birthplace by Her Excellency Lady Reeves, 14 October 1988; and to a programme of readings "Mansfield at Home" by Cathy Downes, 16 October 1988. Also includes items relating to Bank of New Zealand Katherine Mansfield Centenary Award 1988. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescript and printed matter, including photocopies.

Date: 18 January 2001

By: Williams, Dale Ashenden, 1944-; Reeves, Beverley Gwendolen (Lady), 1934-

Reference: OHColl-1364-01

Description: Lady Beverley Reeves interviewed by Dale Williams for a profile in Next magazine. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). Search dates: 18/01/2001

Date: 20 Apr 2000

From: Government House oral history project Stage II

By: Canham, Paul George, 1933-

Reference: OHInt-0642/3

Description: Paul Canham was born in Wellington in 1933. Mentions the death of a brother in the Napier earthquake. Describes how his grandfather, a sailor, was an active trade unionist who was the first chair of the Auckland Waterside Workers' Union. Mentions his grandfather's involvement in the waterside and Waihi Miners' strike, being blacklisted and involvement in the formation of the Labour Party. Describes how his father, George Canham, worked with the Post Office and was secretary of the New Zealand Rationalist Association. Mentions attending Timaru Boys' High School and going on an American Field Service (AFS) Scholarship to Connecticut, USA. Discusses attending Victoria University and his thesis on American whalers which resulted in the publication `New England whalers in New Zealand waters'. Talks about marrying Diane Alderton. Describes teaching at Matamata College, Hauraki Plains College, Heretaunga College and Hutt Valley High School. Discusses issues in high schools in the 1970s including hair length and corporal punishment. Mentions Trevor and Lauris Edmond. Discusses being principal of Wanganui College from 1979-1985. Gives details of racism, the introduction of Maori studies and the impact of teacher Ian Cormack. Mentions his own learning of the Maori language. Describes the background to his appointment as Official Secretary at Government House. Recalls his interview with the SIS. Describes two weeks at Buckingham Palace and discusses the routine and culture there. Describes a two month apprenticeship with Jim Brown and training from Patrick Millen. Discusses links with the Government and the position of the Secretary to Cabinet held by Marie Shroff. Mentions Government House staff including Comptroller Norm Richardson and Richard Sweetzer. Talks about some time with Sir David Beattie as Governor-General before Sir Paul Reeves took the position. Discusses Sir Paul's conception of the role of Official Secretary and changes in style between Sir David Beattie and Sir Paul Reeves. Mentions the role of his wife Diane Canham. Discusses David Lange's selection of Sir Paul as Governor-General. Describes the input of Sir Paul into the Maori Language Bill, the Fisheries deal and iwi radio. Talks about David Lange's health. Discusses Waitangi Day, the decision not to go to Waitangi in 1986, the head butting of an aide de camp at Waitangi in 1987 and intimidation in 1988. Mentions Sir Paul Reeves' ability to defuse a situation. Describes the daily routine at Government House and forms of address. Comments on the networks in Government. Discusses visits by the Royal family and difficulties with timing and travel arrangements. Recalls the 1990 Royal tour. Mentions visiting royalty from other countries including Belgium, Denmark, Sweden and Spain. Describes visits by the Pope and a visit by the Israeli President. Discusses contact with Buckingham Palace by Government House and by the Cabinet office. Discusses attempts to diminish Government House. Discusses Sir Paul Reeves and the media, some statements he made and the `pig incident' in Vanuatu. Discusses his role in advising Ratu Sir Penaia Ganilau during the 1987 Fiji coup. Comments on his later becoming chair of the commission on Fiji. Mentions the Maori loans affair and an incident when an egg was thrown at the Governor-General. Comments on the role of Lady Reeves. Discusses the resignation of David Lange, the sacking of Roger Douglas and Geoffrey Palmer as Prime Minister. Discusses the impact of the Constitution Act 1987 on the Governor-General's prerogative. Talks about security concerns and the role of the Diplomatic Protection Service (DPS). Describes the transition from Geoffrey Palmer to Mike Moore as Prime Minister. Discusses Sir Paul Reeves' Maori advisers including Huirangi Waikerepuru and Tipene O'Regan. Talks about the relationship between Sir Paul and the Maori Queen. Comments on the role of religion in the lives of Sir Paul and Lady Reeves. Comments on challenges faced by Sir Paul Reeves between different factions of Maori. Gives details leading to the appointment of Ken Richardson as the next Official Secretary. Gives details of his subsequent employment. Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Quantity: 5 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 5 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3404.

Date: 1 Mar 2000 - 01 Mar 2000

From: Government House oral history project Stage II

By: Reeves, Beverley Gwendolen (Lady), 1934-

Reference: OHInt-0642/4

Description: Beverley Reeves was born in Wellington in 1934. Gives details of her family background. Discusses family mental health issues. Mentions that her father's family, the Watkins, arrived in New Plymouth in 1850. Recalls attending Wellington Girls' College where she was head prefect and dux. Comments on her feelings about leadership. Describes doing a science degree and going teaching. Describes marrying Paul Reeves who was training to be a vicar and the role of the Anglican Church in the timing of this. Mentions marriage and going to Oxford, England where Paul Reeves had a scholarship. Comments on marrying into the Church and becoming a vicar's wife. Recalls their return to New Zealand, Paul Reeves becoming Bishop of Waiapu and having her own activities including teaching, playing tennis and singing in the choir. Describes his identification with being Maori by the time of becoming Governor-General. Mentions that the offer of becoming Governor-General came `out of the blue'. Comments on the role of David Lange and reaction to the appointment of Sir Paul. Describes grief at the loss of Paul Reeves' role as a priest and bishop. Discusses the daily routine at Government House, the social hierarchy and getting used to having staff. Describes her programme which was gender oriented and included involvement with the National Council of Women (NCW), Maori Women's Welfare League (MWWL) and Girl Guides. Describes how Government House was opened up to Maori. Mentions hundreds of Te Atiawa sleeping there overnight and Wi Tako prisoners carving a Te Atiawa taniwha for the pillars at Government House. Discusses Waitangi Day and different venues attended by Sir Paul Reeves. Mentions Parihaka, Waitangi, Okains Bay and Moutoa Gardens. Describes visits by the Queen, other royal families and the President of Israel. Mentions several meetings with the Queen. Comments on the role of protocol and people's enjoyment of investitures. Describes the comings and goings of Prime Ministers David Lange, Geoffrey Palmer and Mike Moore. Recalls a period of adjustment on leaving Government House and going to the United States. Describes returning to New Zealand and St John's College where Sir Paul Reeves was head of the Maori Theological College. Describes being on a number of boards, relief teaching and doing her MA in Women's Studies. Comments on her role at Government House in retrospect. Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 3.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3405.

Date: 1990

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

Reference: MS-Papers-5421-02

Description: Includes publicity material for 'World Book of Edmonds', promoted by William C Forman, Bath, Ohio, USA, in 1990. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 29 Nov 1985

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

By: Ramson, Stuart, active 1985

Reference: EP/1985/5202A-F

Description: Governor General, Sir Paul Reeves, and Lady Reeves, 29 November 1985, before a reception for the diplomatic corps at Government House in Wellington. Lady Reeves wears a pale grey printed silk dress made for her by Auckland designer Colin Cole. Around her neck she wears a greenstone pekapeka which was a gift from the diocese of Waiapu. Photographs taken by Evening Post staff photographer Stuart Ramson. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) negative strip with 3 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate negative, 35mm

Date: 7 Dec 1987

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

By: Giblin, Ross, active 1980s-2000s

Reference: EP/1987/6731-F

Description: Governor General Sir Paul Reeves, and Lady Reeves, with their new corgi puppy, Holly, at Government House, Newtown, Wellington, 7 December 1987. Photographs taken by Evening Post staff photographer Ross Giblin. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) negative strip with 3 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate negative, 35mm

Date: 25 May 1990

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: EP/1990/1834-F

Description: The Governor General's wife, Lady Reeves, and other women, launch the YWCA's new excercise programme, Newrythmics, at Government House, Wellington. Photographed by Evening Post staff photographer Phil Reid on the 25th of May 1990. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) 35mm negative strip comprising 2 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate film negative, 35mm

Date: 1989

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

Reference: MS-Papers-5171-25

Description: Identified persons entered under Name; also includes letters from Kath J C of Havelock North, [?] M Lord of Remuera, Auckland, Margaret of Marton, postcards from Frank, two photographs enclosed with letter from Louise Signal of herself and of a Massey College photo session (Sep 1988), and from Cecily of Remuera, and invitations to Barbara Anderson and Len du Chateau launches. Card showing Ronald Reagan from Kathrine Switzer. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 25 May 1990

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: EP/1990/1833-F

Description: The Governor General's wife, Lady Reeves, and other women launch the YWCA's new excercise programme, Newrythmics, at Government House, Wellington. The women on the right of the photograph is Marion Bruce. Photographs taken by Evening Post staff photographer Phil Reid on the 25th of May, 1990. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) 35mm negative strip comprising 3 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate film negative, 35mm

Date: 4 Sep 1989

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

By: Pigney, Ray, active 1988

Reference: EP/1989/3211-F

Description: Sir Paul Reeves, Lady Reeves, and Sophie, their corgi, wearing red noses in support of cot death research. Photographs taken on the 4th of September 1989 by Evening Post staff photographer Ray Pigney. The Child Health Research Foundation were selling the $2 noses for "National Red Nose Day" to raise money for cot death research. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) negative strip with 3 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate negative, 35mm

Date: [28 December 1951]

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: 114/407/06-G

Description: Beverley Watkins, dux of Wellington Girls College in 1951, photographed circa 28 December 1951 by an Evening Post photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 3.25 x 4.25 inches

Date: [28 December 1951]

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: 114/407/05-G

Description: Beverley Watkins, dux of Wellington Girls College in 1951, photographed circa 28 December 1951 by an Evening Post photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 3.25 x 4.25 inches