Ngāti Kahungunu kuia and social entrepreneur. Born in 1936 in Horohoro, Rotorua. Formerly president of the Māori Women's Welfare League, Māori artist and writer and National Secretary of the Māori Artists and Writers Association Nga Puna Waihanga. In the 1989 New Year Honours, Kirby was appointed a Companion of the Queen's Service Order for community service. In 1993, she was awarded the New Zealand Suffrage Centennial Medal. In the 1994 Queen's Birthday Honours, she was made a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire, for services to Māori. Died in June 2021.
Kirby, Georgina Kamiria (Dame), 1936-2021
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Manuscript
Correspondence 1976 - 1978
Date: 1976-1978
From: Ngā Puna Waihanga: Records
Reference: MS-Papers-9430-002
Description: Contains pamphlets, reports, news letters, correspondence, minutes, budgets and proposals relating to things such as hui, meetings, annual general meetings and sponsorship Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter
Manuscript
Miscellaneous papers
Date: 1982-1984
From: Ngā Puna Waihanga: Records
Reference: MS-Papers-9430-001
Description: Contains minutes, proposals, notes, designs, job descriptions and receipts relating to a broad range of activities such as meetings, conference planning and conception, internal positions, strategic guidelines and policies and wananga Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter
Manuscript
Maori Women's Welfare League papers
Date: 1987-1992
From: Aotearoa Maori Netball Oranga Healthy Lifestyle Trust: Records
Reference: MS-Papers-11783-02
Description: Contains papers relating to the history and development of the Maori Women's Welfare League. Includes reports, copies of correspondence, proposals and informational papers relating to the league, some of these are written by Georgina Kirby. Includes a timeline for the Healthy Lifestyle Programme of the Maori Women's Welfare League which includes various Maori netball events and tournaments and papers relating to other Maori health initiatives. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Audio
Lee Sycamore recordings about Dame Georgina Kirby and Māori Art
Date: 2005 - 2008
Reference: OHColl-1288
Description: This collection includes material for three projects: Dame Georgina Kirby oral history project: comprising three interviews conducted by Lee Sycamore with Marilyn Waring, Manuta Schuster, and Marie Cocker. Also includes research materials used by Sycamore for the purposes of writing a biography on Kirby, including research notes and published materials. Māori art meets America tour materials: including including interviews with Kirby, Darcy Nicholas, and John Dow. Also includes a recording of the Māori art meets America performance, a waka ceremony, and the book launch in San Francisco. Darcy Nicholas meets Portland: includes interviews with Native Americans. Title supplied by Library. Interviewer(s) - Lee Sycamore. Quantity: 9 videocassette(s) Mini-DV. 3 C90 cassette(s). Finding Aids: Abstract available - abstract(s) to come. Listing held in the backfile.. Search dates: 2005 - 2008 Processing information: Scant item records created for the audiovisual material in 2022 as part of the Utaina project. Descriptions created from item label/housing. Items have not been previewed as part of processing. Research materials used by Sycamore for the purposes of writing a biography on Kirby, including research notes and published materials, are yet to be described.
Group
Series 1 Dame Georgina Kirby oral history project
Date: 24 July 2007 to 26 June 2008
From: Lee Sycamore recordings about Dame Georgina Kirby and Māori Art
Reference: Series-6818
Description: Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 3 audiocassette(s). Search dates: 24/07/2007 - 26/06/2008
Manuscript
Correspondence (J-M)
Date: [1992-1993]
From: Waring, Marilyn Joy, 1952- : Collection
Reference: 2000-317-03
Description: Also includes letter to Judge Clair L'Heureux-Dube, Supreme Court of Canada Quantity: 1 folder(s).
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General correspondence
Date: [1996-1998]
From: Celebrating Women Trust : Landmarks project
Reference: 2004-284-03
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).
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Correspondence - I-K
Date: 30 Aug 2003-20 Oct 2004
From: Kidman, Fiona Judith (Dame), 1940- : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-8504-31
Description: Inward and outward correspondence from colleagues and friends with Kidman. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
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General correspondence
Date: [1992-1995]
From: Celebrating Women Trust : Landmarks project
Reference: 2004-284-02
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).
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Trail of Light (b)
Date: [1998-1999]
From: Celebrating Women Trust : Landmarks project
Reference: 2004-284-18
Description: Includes selection panel; nominations; correspondence with Living Trail of Light members; biographical entries; and correspondence with Barbara Mabbett Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Manuscript
Council for Maori and South Pacific Arts
Date: 1977-1979
From: Ngā Puna Waihanga: Records
Reference: MS-Papers-9430-006
Description: Correspondence between Maori Affairs Select Committee and NPW regarding the appointment of Georgina Kirby to the Council as well as a paper on Maori participation in the council Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter
Manuscript
Nga Puna Waihanga Constitution
Date: 1975
From: Ngā Puna Waihanga: Records
Reference: MS-Papers-9430-004
Description: Contains correspondence, minutes and proposals relating to the creation of a constitution Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter
Manuscript
Books in Prison Trust file
Date: 1999
From: Kidman, Fiona Judith (Dame), 1940- : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-7118-044
Description: Correspondence and other papers relating to Kidman's work with Books in Prison Trust Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Other
Photographic prints relating to National conferences between 1973 and 1991
Date: 1973-1991
From: Ngā Puna Waihanga: Records
By: Hanly, Gillian Mary, 1934?-
Reference: PAColl-10676-1
Description: Photographic prints relating to Ngā Puna Waihanga National conferences between 1973 and 1991, taken by Gil Hanly and John Miller. Some are proof sheets with photographer's numbers, and other information added. - "Tukaki, Te Kaha 1973": Taken by John Miller. Includes Hone Tuwhare, Rowley Habib, Ngahuia Te Awekotuku, Para Matchitt; and cellist playing inside the meeting house. - "Ratana, 1984": Taken by Gil Hanly. Images include various performers and audience members watching a performance, an exhibition display; features women weaving with flax, potters working with clay, making of a kōauau, Rātana Temple and the Rātana band. -" Waahi Pa, 1987": Taken by Gil Hanly. Contains images of Diggeress Te Kawana weaving a flax kete,Hone Tuwhare, Ross Hemara; features women weaving flax kete and elderly kuia-woman weaving a cloak. - "Taurua, Rotoiti, 1988": Taken by Gil Hanly. Includes photographs of unknown kuia, and Ngapine Allen. - "Ratana, 1989": Taken by Gil Hanly. Features images of people entertaining, and also includes an image of Ralph Hotere and Hone Tuwhare. - "Oparure, 1990": Taken by Gil Hanly. Includes images of Te Atairangikaahu, Koro Wetere, Rangimarie Hetet,Te Aue Davis, Ponga Barton, Georgina Kirby, Ross Hemara, Fred Graham, Selwyn Muru, Para Machitt, Hone Tuwhare; and images of women weaving kete whiri /kete whakairo and an exhibition. - "Turangawaewae, 1991":Taken by Gil Hanly. Te Aue Davis demonstrating miromiro - rolling of muka technique, Selwyn Muru and Rowley Habib. Title supplied by Library. Arrangement: These photographs were organised in envelopes with places and dates of each conference, and some also included other information such as names of people in the photographs. Quantity: 90 b&w original photographic print(s) 24 of these are proof sheets.. 3 colour original photographic print(s). Transfers: Negatives removed for storage reasons. Now held at 35mm-108461, to 35mm-10863.. Processing information: During processing, some of the photographs were rearranged back into what appears to be their original order.
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Image
Dowse Art Gallery, during the opening of an exhibition on Parihaka by Selwyn Muru
Date: 1979
From: Westra, Ans, 1936-2023: Photographs
Reference: AW-1759
Description: All images taken at the Dowse Art Gallery, Lower Hutt, during the opening of an exhibition of a major series of works on Parihaka by Selwyn Muru. People identified in the images include Selwyn Muru (frames 1 to 10), Georgina Kirby (frames 1 to 3), possibly Syd Jackson (frames 2 & 3), Whetu Tirikatene-Sullivan (frames 5 to 9), and Maarire Goodall (bending over a pram and standing on the right (frames 11 and 12). Unless otherwise stated, all persons are unidentified. Photographs taken by Ans Westra. Source of descriptive information - Notes written by Westra, accompanying the corresponding proof sheet Quantity: 4 b&w original negative(s) 120 strips containing 12 images. Physical Description: Cellulose acetate roll film
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Dowse Art Gallery, during the opening of an exhibition on Parihaka by Selwyn Muru
Date: 1979
From: Westra, Ans, 1936-2023: Photographs
Reference: AW-1772
Description: All images taken at the Dowse Art Gallery, Lower Hutt, during the opening of an exhibition of a major series of works on Parihaka by Selwyn Muru. Some scenes show people on the outskirts of the Dowse Gallery area watching proceedings (frames 1, 2 & 10). A man kneeling beside a poster advertising "Parihaka" is lighting a cigarette while setting up his camera on a tripod (frame 8). Among those identified are Wiremu Parker, among the welcoming party (wearing a white blazer, frames 4 to 7); Huirangi Waikerepuru speaking to the crowd (frames 11 & 12), and seated behind him are Whetu Tirikatene-Sullivan and Marjorie Rau-Kupa. A number of women are wearing Raukura feathers (of Taranaki/Te Ati Awa). Unless otherwise stated, all persons are unidentified. Photographs taken by Ans Westra. Source of descriptive information - Notes written by Westra, accompanying the corresponding proof sheet Quantity: 4 b&w original negative(s) 120 strips containing 11 images. Physical Description: Cellulose acetate roll film
Other
Photographic prints relating to National conference 1995
Date: 1995
From: Ngā Puna Waihanga: Records
By: Hanly, Gillian Mary, 1934?-
Reference: PAColl-10676-3
Description: Photographs taken by Gil Hanly at the Ngā Puna Waihanga hui at Ōtūrei Marae, near Dargaville in 1995; workshops held at Te Houhanga Marae near Dargaville, and Matatina Marae in the Waipoua Forest; and an exhibition opening in Whangarei. One of the photographs is also identified as a Regional hui, one as taken at the AGM, and some at the pōwhiri at Ōtūrei Marae. Identified people include Para Matchitt, Dame Te Atairangikaahu, Whatumoana Paki, Manos Nathan, Baye Riddell, Doe (Reihana) Parata, Georgina Kirby, Te Aue Davis, and students from Te Tai Rawhiti Polytechnic working on panels for Dargaville High School. Also includes unidentified performers, and models wearing Jeanine Clarkin's designs (with Jeanine appearing in the image but obscured). Title supplied by Library. Arrangement: These photographs were organised in envelopes with places and dates of each conference, and some also included other information such as names of people in the photographs. Quantity: 59 b&w original photographic print(s).
Manuscript
Māori correspondence
Date: 1979-1983
From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection
By: Miller, John Meredith, 1950-
Reference: 85-080-03/10
Description: Identified correspondents entered under Name; also includes cards and letters from Tiahuia, Kelburn Wellington; Debra Reweti, Auckland Star; Philip of `Tu tangata'; Ani (Te Āniwaniwa Harepeka Nako Bosch), Kaeo; Marg, Christchurch; letter to `My Dear Sweet'; programmes for conferences, notes and other papers. Includes a copy of a Rating Review Forum 1979 paper titled "Māori Land Tenure and the 1967 Rating Act' written by John Meredith Miller, Te Matakite o Aotearoa. Note written by John Meredith Miller contains a reference to a "Dixon St flat" which was located at 143 Dixon St, at the top of the Dixon St steps, up from Willis Street, and occupied by Roger Steele and others. Quantity: 1 folder(s).