Women periodical editors

Date: 25 Jun 1993

From: Media Women Oral History Project

By: Wishart, Jean, 1920-2016

Reference: OHInt-0052/20

Description: Discusses early interest in journalism; beginning as an office girl for the Woman's Weekly; being given greater responsibility during the War [World War 2] and working long hours; family background and support; wages. Talks about kinds of stories written; how the Woman's Weekly operated; importance of covers; competition from other women's magazines; circulation and readership; trying to make the Woman's Weekly a family magazine; aim of always having a local feature; regular features such as horoscopes - at one stage had weekly column from Ruth Kirk (who was married to Norman Kirk). Discusses other female journalists such as Mrs Sharman (Lady Editor on The Star); decision to get rid of social pages; own time as editor with increasing circulation and covers. Talks about own social activities being limited by the amount of work to do; interest in photography; looking after her mother; charity work since retirement; necessity of gauging public opinion on certain issues, but not following particular causes; reasons not for marrying. Discusses importance of not giving false hope and also maintaining the entertainment factor of the magazine; feminism, mentions Germaine Greer and Cherry Raymond; being on the board of NZ News and being the first woman appointed director of a public company in New Zealand; change in focus for women's magazines - becoming less general. Access Contact - See oral history librarian Venue - Auckland Interviewer(s) - Jane Tollerton Accompanying material - Includes photocopies of images of the interviewee Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 1122.

Date: 8, 11 November 1999 - 08 Nov 1999 - 11 Nov 1999

From: Trade union oral history project

By: Armstrong, Hazel, 1952-

Reference: OHInt-0478/15

Description: Hazel Armstrong outlines family history - ancestors were Chartists and Methodists. Parents came to New Zealand after World War II (1947). Father an RAF pilot in the West Indies and flew Lancaster bombers over Burma. Parents bought farm in Manawahe, later shifting to Ruakura. Talks about interest in Prison reform and involvement in Project Paremoremo. Recalls trip to China and links with communists. Mentions Peoples' Union. Recalls job as inaugural editor of Paper Clip (Clerical Workers Union newspaper). Mentions David Jacobs, Reatha McInnes and Graeme Kelly. Also recalls work on Wagon Mound (student newspaper) while at university. Discusses job offer as organiser for the Cleaners Union. Mentions Therese O'Connell. Discusses second wave of feminism; attendance at United Womens Convention, with reference to Nicola Crutchley and involvement with the Working Womens Charter. Mentions Sandra Coney and Sonja Davies. Recalls working on Cleaners and Caretakers Union magazine `Advance'. Discusses partner, Bob Kerr and his involvement with OHMS (Organisation to Halt Military Service). Discusses work as union educator and Womens Sub-committee on Trades Council. Recalls difficulties with TUEA (Trade Union Education Authority) and leaving to work for NZCTU. Outlines work establishing Health and Safety Centres. Recalls ACOSH (Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health). Mentions Eddie Isbey and Stan Rodger. Recalls Factory & Commercial Act and Machinery Act. Discusses formation of Newtown Union Health Centre with John Ryall, with reference to support from Frances Acey, Michael Bassett and the Catholic Church. Recalls being on Board of ACC as NZCTU appointment. Refers to Bill Birch closing down TUEA and repealing Paid Union Education Leave. Discusses role of women in unions, with reference to Clerical Union. Discusses compulsory unionism. Mentions sexism encountered and explains how women were not recognised as a group within the union movement. Refers to Women Against the Cuts. Discusses impact of Rogernomics and deregulation. Explains impact of 1991 Employment Contracts Act and gives the positive aspects but considers that overall it has been negative. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Shaun Ryan Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-003576-003578 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2.15 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-1892.

Date: 14 Dec 2001

From: The stitch of history oral history project

By: Strang, Nancy, active 1950s-2001

Reference: OHInt-0727/08

Description: Nancy Strang recalls visiting grandmother in Nelson, travelling by train to Lyttelton, then by boat to Wellington, spending a day in Wellington before getting boat to Nelson. Recalls being taught embroidery at South Otago High School and also learning from Miss Moran at Dunedin School of Art. Talks about husband's involvement with the Clutha Leader and comments on its recent sale. Discusses formation of the South Otago [Embroiderers] Guild. Refers to University Extension. Mentions Kay du Toit who taught courses. Recalls being editor of The Web, the Quarterly Journal of the New Zealand Spinning, Weaving and Wool-Crafts Society Inc and gives the history of the Society. Describes present accommodation at Catlins Community Home in Owaka where she has resided for the past two months. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Janice Wilson Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-011765 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-4086.

Date: 1895

By: Blomfield, William, 1866-1938; New Zealand observer and free lance (Newspaper)

Reference: H-713-131

Description: Three interest groups kneel and pay homage to their various Gods. The Public to the Footballer God. The M.P.'s to the Unemployed God and the Women Editors to the New Woman God. Other Titles - The Footballer God. The Unemployed God. The New Woman God. The Public. M.P's. The Women Editors. Our Rights. Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 size photocopy

Date: 1999

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :[31 original political and social cartoons published in Metro magazine from February to December 1999]

Reference: A-129-069

Description: Shows a caricature self-portrait of cartoonist Trace Hodgson, log-rolling on, or hurdling over, a large cigar with a "Metro" label on it. The note was presumably to accompany a selection of cartoons submitted to Metro magazine. Jenny Nicholls was an art director on the staff of Metro Magazine at one time. The note may be addressed to her. Inscriptions: Recto - top right - 55 Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and coloured pencil, on sheet 280 x 420 mm.

Date: 1895

By: Blomfield, William, 1866-1938; New Zealand observer and free lance (Newspaper)

Reference: H-713-131-1

Description: Detail showing the 'New Woman God' from 'Our Three Graces'. The other two 'gods' are the 'Footballer God' and the 'Unemployed God'. All three are on pedestals and are being worshipped by the public. See H-713-131. Drawing modified slightly by Rachel Macfarlane for use in the 'Harpies and Heroines' exhibition. Exhibited in 'Harpies & Heroines: A cartoon history of the changing roles of women in New Zealand' Exhibition curated by Rachel Macfarlane and Cerridwyn Young of the New Zealand Cartoon Archive and exhibited at the National Library Gallery, 11 July - 26 October 2003. Published in 'Harpies & Heroines' book published by the New Zealand Cartoon Archive in 2003. Other Titles - Our Three Graces (detail) Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 size photocopy