Immigrants - New Zealand - Wellington Region

Date: Feb-Nov 2003 - 05 Feb 2003 - 07 Nov 2003

By: Royal Society of New Zealand Te Apārangi; Campbell, Gordon, active 2003

Reference: OHColl-0722

Description: Interviews with 11 people who arrived and settled in New Zealand as refugees. Topics discussed include the interviewee's life when growing up in his or her country of origin; the outbreak of war, revolution or upheaval; the decision to flee and fleeing their homeland; the period of displacement prior to being accepted in New Zealand; acceptance for resettlement in New Zealand; experiences during the first few months or years in New Zealand. Interviewees are Abdi Bihi from Somalia; Robert Byer from Sudan; Thuten Kesang from Tibet; Ranka Margetic-Sosa from Bosnia and Herzegovina; Mina Moayyed, a member of the Baha'i faith from Iran; Marina Page from Lithuania; Father Aprem Pithyou, an Assyrian Christian from Iraq; Batsheva Reyn, a Russian Jew; Siraj Salarzi from Afghanistan; Alex Schiff, a Jewish refugee from Hungary; and Josef Zawada, a child refugee from Poland. Abstracted by - Gordon Campbell Source of title - Title supplied by donor Interviewer(s) - Gordon Campbell Awards/funding - Creator of collection received a research fellowship under the Royal Society of New Zealand Science Mathematics and Technology Teacher Fellowship Scheme Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-012464 - OHC-012488 Quantity: 24 C60 cassette(s). 11 printed abstract(s). 11 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete. Photos of interviewees in abstracts Processing information: Interviews still to be described. No name records, scopes or subject headings have been added (Aug 2005)

Date: 4 November 1981

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

By: Griffiths, Mervyn, active 1978

Reference: EP/1981/3597-F

Description: Photographs of newly arrived Polish immigrants travelling to Polish House, Newtown, Wellington, on board a bus, taken 4 November 1981 by Evening Post staff photographer Merv Griffiths. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) strip with 3 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate negative, 35mm

Date: [ca 1857-1901]

From: McLean family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0032-1020

Description: The papers relate to Donald McLean, R D D Maclean and other members of the McLean family and include a prospectus for the High School of Edinburgh; Napier School Trust proposed resolutions (1869); pamphlet on the Royal Castle of Dunstaffnage; circular, West Coast Frontier Relief Association; membership, visiting, invitation and gift cards; sketch plan and notes re Donald McLean cottage; notes and memos re jobs; hints on sheep washing; sketch re building block house; advertising card for Cater's, photographer of Auckland; typescript of letters from Charles Brown, bricklayer, to the Hon A Tollemache, Surrey (Wellington, 10 Oct 1842) and from Mr R Stokes (Wellington, 3 Oct 1842) describing conditions in Wellington, relations with Maori, the Agricultural Society and matters horticultural Also includes memorandum between Alexander McLean and G M Gray re land boundaries (1856); statement re cargo storage on the `Uncas' by William Crawley of the `Moffatt' and David [?] of the `Thalia' at the request of Captain McLean (Gibraltar, 9 Jul 1857); letter, John McLean to his brother Alexander (Melbourne, 28 Aug 1857); statement re Graham Orbell's military appointments (Wellington, 27 Jul 1869); letter, H A Wilson, Calpe Cottage, New Plymouth to Donald McLean (24 Feb 1870); BNZ shareholder letter to Messrs D McLean and W M Bannatyne (17 May 1870); circular business letter, John Bourne, engineers, ship builders and contractors (London, Jan 1871); business letter, G B Worgan, licensed surveyor and interpreter, Napier, 12 May 1871; medical certificate for H J Clarke (9 May 1870); particulars of balance, Messrs McLean & Middleton, Rakaia and Ashburton (31 Mar 1873); memo re these accounts, W K McLean (17 Sep 1873); notes re horse pedigrees, Ballarat (6 Jul 1874); Donald McLean's candidacy for the IOGT (1875); letter, Annabella C Conway to her cousin Douglas (Worleston, 21 Apr 1878) Two Norfolk Winter Assizes, grand jury summons to Algernon Charles Fountaine of Narford (1901); and translation of article from the `Tromso posten' about the visit of the `Pallas' which visited Spitzbergen and the conduct of the German, Norwegian and English passengers on board, and their dissatisfaction with the service, particularly in relation to the advertisement for the voyage Quantity: 1 folder(s). Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Purchased from Sotheby's in 1969

Date: 1995, 2015

By: Robertson, Elayne Gladys, 1935-; Robertson, Ian, active 1995-2005

Reference: OHColl-0012

Description: Life histories of 11 immigrants from Europe (Poland, England, Italy, Greece, and Holland) who came to New Zealand after World War II. Describes their adjustment to a new country and working with Wellington City Transport. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 11 interview(s). 22 C60 cassette(s). 10 printed abstract(s). 4 digital sound recording(s). 3 Electronic document(s) digital abstracts and transcript.. 2 colour copy photographic print(s). 1 electronic scan(s) of original black and white photographic print(s). 1 folder(s) biographical information form.. 1 transcript(s). Search dates: 1995 - 2015 Number of interviews/events: 11

Date: 1858-1860, 1961, n d

By: Olsen family

Reference: MS-Papers-6420

Description: Correspondence between members of the Olsen family resident in Christchurch, Lyttelton, Wellington and New Plymouth (1858-1860). They are Frederick and Eleanore Olsen writing from his `establishment the Welllington Coffee House Lambton Quay' to his brother and sister, Mr and Miss Chapell, and friends; Elmett H and Edward Olsen of Wellington and Lyttelton writing to their uncle and aunt; a daughter writing to her mother from Lyttelton; and Edward Olsen, New Plymouth, writing to his cousin. The correspondents write of their family situations, their experiences following immigration, the costs of living and difficulties of finding work, Wellington's terrain and frequent earthquakes, and their changing family circumstances. Also includes letter from W R Chappell of Newhaven, Sussex to Mr Keeble regarding copies of the Olsen letters sent to him and their possible value to students of pioneering days (1961) Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (photocopy)

Date: 8 March 1980

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

Reference: EP/1980/0721-F

Description: Helena Levina and Kopel Kanter perform a Russian dance. Photographed by Evening Post staff photographer Brett Richardson on the 8th of March 1980. This performance took place in a small hall behind the Wesley Church in Taranaki Street, Wellington. The two Russians were attending an orientation course run by the Inter-Church Commission on Immigration supported by the Wellington City Council and the Department of Labour. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) 35mm negative strip comprising 3 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate film negative, 35mm

Date: 28 May 1982

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

Reference: EP/1982/1710-F

Description: The Houdalakis family from Crete at Wellington Airport. Evangelos Houdalakis (fourth from Left) and his four children are met by family members already in New Zealand. His sister Eftyhia Olymbiou (third from left) holds her niece Joanna. Photographed by Evening post staff photographer Merv Griffiths 28 May 1982. Photograph published in the Evening Post 29 May 1982. In 1981 the New Zealand Government decided to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the battle of Crete by giving Cretan families who had assisted New Zealand soldiers during the Second World War a special dis pensation to immigrate to New Zealand. The Houdalakis family was the first to arrive under this scheme. The father of Eftyhia Olymbiou and Evengelos Houdalakis hid four New Zealand soldiers in his home for six months at considerable risk to himself finally taking them to the Port of Souya 25 kilometres away where they escaped to the Middle east on a small boat. (Info from Evening Post article 29 May 1982 page 3). Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) 35 mm negative strip comprising 3 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate film negative, 35mm

Date: 1927-1929

From: Elston family: Correspondence and photograph album

Reference: PA1-o-947

Description: Album compiled by Elston family (Alf & Dot Elston, and children Joan & Alfie) during voyage from England to New Zealand on the Tainui in 1927, and first two years in New Zealand. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

Date: 2013-2015

By: Chinese New Zealand Oral History Foundation Incorporated; Wong Hop, David, active 1966-2023; Wong Hop, Lorna Christine, 1944-; Chan, Charles, active 1960-2023

Reference: OHColl-1547

Description: An oral history project commissioned by the Chinese New Zealand Oral History Foundation as their 4th project. It explores the stories and experiences of Chinese born migrants to New Zealand post the gold rush period as told by their descendants. Covers the period 1920s to 1980s, and issues such as the poll tax. Comprises five interviews conducted by interviewers Charles Chan, David Wong Hop and Lorna Wong Hop with interviewees: Dr Jack Gin Fraser, Joyce Khoo (nee Num) and Cheryl Num, Gwen Sai Louie (nee Wong Toi), Rosemary Lee Jones, and Wah Ying Chau. Title taken from item. Arrangement: All interview materials arranged in numeric order by the interviewers. This order has been retained by the Library. The New Zealand Chinese Oral History Foundation undertook four oral history projects which record the family histories of Chinese migrants and their descendants. Quantity: 5 Interview(s). 11 digital sound recording(s). 5 Electronic document(s). 5 printed abstract(s) includes agreement form, index, printed copies of scanned photographs, and historical information about Chinese migrants to New Zealand. 1 folder(s). 7 compact disc(s) copies of original born digital audio files. Search dates: 2013 - 2015 Processing information: Not all names are indexed.

Date: 25 June 1992

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

Reference: EP/1992/3147

Description: Photographs relating to George Bouzaid, an immigrant from Lebanon who arrived in New Zealand in 1892, taken 25 June 1992 by an unidentified Evening Post staff photographer. Comprises images of Maureen Brider, great-granddaughter of Bouzaid, and a family portrait taken ca 1900. Quantity: 2 b&w original negative(s) strips with 6 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate negatives, 35mm

Date: [6 Jun 1951]

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

Reference: 114/308/12-G

Description: Eleanor Gray, Anne Soffe and Nancy Anderson, immigrants arriving off the ship `Atlantis', study a map of New Zealand. Photographed circa 6 Jun 1951 by an Evening Post staff photographer Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6 x 6 centimetres

Date: [6 Jun 1951]

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

Reference: 114/308/08-G

Description: A group of immigrant women arriving off the ship `Atlantis'. Photographed circa 6 Jun 1951 by an Evening Post staff photographer Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6 x 6 centimetres

Date: [ca 3 October 1951]

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

Reference: 114/359/10-G

Description: A group of four immigrant girls from the last trip of the ship Atlantis photographed circa 3 October 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: [6 Jun 1951]

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

Reference: 114/308/10-G

Description: Sandra Wright, a young Scottish immigrant, arriving off the ship `Atlantis'. Photographed circa 6 Jun 1951 by an Evening Post staff photographer Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6 x 6 centimetres

Date: [ca 3 October 1951]

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

Reference: 114/362/08-G

Description: A man and woman, immigrants from Holland, photographed circa 3 October 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: ca 14 Feb 1963

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

Reference: EP/1963/0437-F

Description: Tokelauan women Ario Galo and Saroa Lafu, photographed circa 14 February 1963 by an Evening Post newspaper staff photographer, probably in the Wellington region. Shows them standing outside, wearing patterned frocks, leaning on a railing. Both women were working at the Public Service Boys' Hostel since they arrived in New Zealand three weeks ago. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative 6 x 6 cm

Date: August 1949

From: Tourist and Publicity

By: Walker, W (Mr), active 1940s-1950s

Reference: 1/2-030011-F

Description: British immigrants being shown around the area where they will be working, A Levy Ltd, Wellington. Left to right: Mary Bowie, A Smith (secretary), Hilda Fisk, and B Levy (managing director). Three women are seated at sewing machines. Photograph taken August 1949 by W Walker. Other Titles - Immigrants in occupation Inscriptions: Marginal notes on negative - right of image - 13713 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Processing information: Copyright and Access Restrictions updated December 2022.

Date: 28 Sep 1951

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

Reference: 114/362/10-G

Description: Sculptor, painter and leadlight artist Martin Roestenburg, with his wife Aura and his family, after arriving in Wellington on board the Dutch immigrant ship Zuiderkruis. Photograph taken on the 28th of September 1951 for the Evening Post. Photographer unidentified. Other - Published in the Evening Post, 28 September 1951, back page Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 10.6 x 8.1 cm

Date: [6 Jun 1951]

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

Reference: 114/308/09-G

Description: A group of immigrant women arriving off the ship `Atlantis'. Photographed circa 6 Jun 1951 by an Evening Post staff photographer Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6 x 6 centimetres

Date: [ca 15 Sep 1950]

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

Reference: 114/198/05-G

Description: Immigrants arriving in Wellington on the ship Atlantis. Shows two women and two men. The couple on the left are Margaret McClounan and Thomas Manuel. Photograph taken circa 15 September 1950 by an Evening Post staff photographer. This photograph is of two couples who got engaged on board the Atlantis during the voyage out to New Zealand. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 3.25 x 4.25 inches