Discrimination - Religious aspects

Date: 14-21 August 1998 - 14 Aug 1999 - 17 Aug 1999

From: Trade union oral history project

By: O'Sullivan, John Doyle, 1912-2003

Reference: OHInt-0478/39

Description: John (Jack) O'Sullivan born Wellington of Irish parents. Recalls living in a Railway house in Plimmerton; leaving school in 1927 and first job of bricklaying; moving to Hawkes Bay in 1931 to pursue bricklaying after earthquake; becoming a plasterer; experiences and wages while on relief work during the Depression, working on the construction of the Paremata bridge. Joined New Zealand Railways as electric line erector, becoming control room operator and explains progression through New Zealand Railways. Recounts experiences working for New Zealand Railways during World War II. Backgrounds involvement with Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants / National Union of Railwaymen and positions held. Recalls 1950 Railway strike in Paekakariki. Describes union officials, Bernie Dempsey, Harry Dent, Tommy Lord, Lois McLaren, Terry Redmond (General Secretary), Harry Strang (President), Don Goodfellow (General Secretary), Bill Stirling (National Councillor), Barney Rush (Branch Secretary), Norris Collins, Bob McLachlan, Alf Still and Dennis Kane. Explains and details preferential voting for national ballots, with reference to National Office scrutineer, Barney Rush. Recalls women in the union - refreshment branch and cleaning staff. Recalls penny-slot toilets. Recounts problems with stewards employed on the Silver Star and discusses end of Silver Star service and its relocation to Asia. Recalls events of 'Wahine' storm and railway co-operation with the rescue effort. Other topics discussed include; Railway Safety Committee; introduction of ACC (Accident Compensation); compensation cases, with reference to Des Dalgety (lawyer); communist influence on national conference during the Vietnam era and invasion of communists into Wellington branch after 1951 from the Carpenters Union. Discusses Catholicism and discrimination because of religious beliefs. Mentions politicians, Savage, Nash and Semple. Recalls memories of Fintan Walsh and A J Neary. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Shaun Ryan Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-007587-007590 Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 3.52 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-1916. Photocopy of 1 b&w photograph of Jack O'Sullivan taken by Earle Andrew, Wellington NZ

Date: 1 June 1983 - 01 Jun 1983

From: NZOHA Customs Department Oral History Project Part I

By: Walsh, James, 1909-1989

Reference: OHInt-0096/17

Description: Jim Walsh born Invercargill 1909. Outlines family background - both grandfathers were farmers in Ireland where they died and both grandmothers came to New Zealand with their children after the famine, ca 1868. Recalls father who worked as a labourer for the Railways, being a great collector of books, including early editions, out of print papers etc and on his death, his entire collection was bought by the Southland Times. Describes: childhood; social life; religion and Sunday routine; Monday washing procedure without washing machines; open fires, gas burners and Shacklock in the kitchen which also heated water; transport which included tramcars, bicycles or horse and trap; doctors, medicines and home cures; politics; persecution of Irish in Invercargill; childhood games. Describes Invercargill in the early 1900s, with reference to big homesteads, Watson, Cargill and Flemming (flour millers). Talks about the Depression, difficulties of getting employment and describes job with the Railways. Recalls not having to pay income tax until 1938. Discusses World War II and Manpower regulations which continued for some time after the war, making it impossible to leave ones job. Gives reasons for leaving the Railways and being accepted for Customs in 1950 as Class 6 clerk. Refers to senior Public Service exam, then necessary for promotion. Describes first job in Import Licensing Statistics and refers to change from ledger system to a computer machine system. Lists the Comptrollers: Sawer, Gail, Peter Johnsen (a great friend of Sir Walter Nash), Cummings, Jim? Thomas, Mrs Leask, Mrs Lochore and Maire Benge. Other topics discussed include: importation of cars; duties as excise officer - testing alcohol; Breweries' attitude to customs; illicit brewing stills; Tobacco factory; import licenses; bribery and pressures on officers; inspection of vineyards from Dargaville to Nelson and Geraldine; informers; customs agents; social life in Customs and Customs Department as a career. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Christchurch Interviewer(s) - Judith Fyfe Venue - 75A Grahams Road, Christchurch Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-000594B, OHC-000595-000596 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-0085. One photograph of Mr James Walsh taken early 1970s Search dates: 1909 - 1983

Date: 7 August 1993 - 07 Aug 1993

From: Women in a Mining Town, Waihi 1883-1993, Oral History Project

By: Cleary, Margaret Ada, 1913-1999

Reference: OHInt-0067/036

Description: Margaret Cleary born Waihi. Outlines family background - maternal grandfather, Thomas Gilmour, came to Waihi as first Mine Manager - Margaret Street, Waihi named for grandmother, Margaret Gilmour - father was Director of School of Mines. Recalls: husband's death when she was 26 years; having three children to support and returning to teach, firstly at East School for a year and then the High School where she remained for thirty five years. Talks about her mother's experience of travelling to Auckland to boarding school - left Waihi by Stage Coach to Paeroa, got a boat up river and then ferry to Auckland. Discusses class system in Waihi and describes Blackballing. Gives reasons for mother's bigotry towards catholics and her attitude when Margaret married a catholic and son became a catholic priest. Describes how faith helped when husband died. Gives reasons for sending her children to boarding schools and discusses the advantages of single sex school for girls. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Waihi Interviewer(s) - Rose MacBeth Venue - Waihi Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-005848A; OHLC-002314 Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 45 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available AB-1255.

Date: 13 January 1994 - 13 Jan 1994

From: National Council of Women: Narratives from a century - oral history project

By: Wrighton, Constance Edna, 1915-2004

Reference: OHInt-0387/29

Description: Constance Edna Wrighton (nee Warne) born Northamptonshire, England. Outlines family background - parents Salvation Army and WCTU members (in England known as the National British Womens Abstinence Union). Explains that when parents lived in Cork (Ireland) they needed police protection to get to and from work and describes catholics' attitude to Salvationists. Describes schooling in England and discrimination because of being in Salvation Army - explains that worst part of schooling was being pulled around by plaits. Other topics discussed include: marriage to Frank Wrighton (1937); World War II; immigration to New Zealand - discusses difficulties with transportation due to numbers of returning servicemen and wives, and accommodation on arrival at People's Palace in Christchurch; involvement with Womens' Christian Temperance Union and the Salvation Army; move to Dunedin (1939); involvement with Crusaders - a Christian Group; move to Blenheim and involvement with National Council of Women. Gives thoughts on suffrage / feminism. Recalls experience with NCW and Conferences. Gives details of Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal. Was made a life member of NCW Blenheim. Access Contact - see oral histroy librarian Venue - Blenheim Interviewer(s) - Marian Redwood Venue - Blenheim Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-006351-006352 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-1467. One coloured photograph of Con Wrighton

Date: 18 Apr 1984

From: NZOHA Customs Department Oral History Project Part II

By: Wilson, Patrick, 1921-

Reference: OHInt-0101/21

Description: Patrick Wilson born Christchurch 1921. Outlines family background. Recalls that father attended school in Winton with Minnie Dean and her husband George Dean and refers to baby farm in Wellington. Describes childhood, including schools, discipline, Lebanese community in Dunedin, bigotry in the older generation against Roman Catholics, Depression (1930s), introduction to first radio and seeing a Maori for the first time. Refers to boy called Tairoa. Recalls leaving school and joining Customs Dunedin as a cadet April 1937. Mentions initiation on first day. Describes Customhouse (Edinburgh House) which used to be situated at the back of the old post office. Talks about hours, salary and conditions, and Public Service Association. Discusses the ship `Erlagen'. Mentions the `Penang' (sailing ship) and the `Nevada'. Recalls the controversy surrounding the introduction of Import Control regulations (1938). Has vivid recollections of outbreak of World War II and explains its effect on Customs Department. Refers to involvement with RAF (Air Force), Bomber Command. Describes: smuggling / Rummaging; processing / Immigration; Sales tax / Excise; Import Licensing; establishment of Stats (Statistics); Indecent Publications; Import Control; Travel Tax; Containerisation and changes in the Customs Department over the years. Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-000516B, OHC-000517-000520 Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 4.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-0107. One b&w photograph of Patrick Wilson (1982) Search dates: 1921 - 1984

Date: 21 April 1994 - 21 Apr 1995

From: Labour Movement Oral History Project - Part II

By: McCaffley, Stewart, 1928-

Reference: OHInt-0059/12

Description: Stewart McCaffley born Liverpool 1928, educated Liverpool, evacuated to Wales during World War II. Recalls father and life during World War II in Liverpool with reference to Class System. Joined Army and became Army Middle-weight Champion. Speaks of difficulties changing from Army to Civilian life - reference to Kirby Shops. Talks about coming to New Zealand, working for Oil Company, driving a flat-top truck, and being a delegate for Drivers union. Recalls Communists in union. Refers to Bill Anderson. Talks about Clothing Workers Union and becoming General Secretary. Recalls joining New Zealand Labour Party and being Senior Vice-President of Party. Mentions: Gerald O'Brien; Jim Knox and Combined Trade Unions; Margaret Wilson; Joe Walding; Bill Rowling; Graham Kelly and Sonja Davies. Gives views on feminist vote and discrimination between men and women or people of different faiths. Talks about Employment Contracts Act. Comments on future of the Union Movement with reference to Dave Morgan of the Seamens Union. Recalls returning to Liverpool and the changes there. Venue - Rotorua Interviewer(s) - Robert Paton Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-006102 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-1365.

Date: 16, 17 Sep 1998 - 16 Sep 1998 - 17 Sep 1998

From: `Seven Circles of Mercy' - Centenary Oral History Project of the Sisters of Mercy, Dunedin

By: France, Susan (Sister), 1958-

Reference: OHInt-0545/3

Description: Sister Susan (Sue) France born Nightcaps, fifth of ten children. Outlines family background - father, Bill, emigrated to New Zealand after World War II and worked as a coal miner - mother worked in the post office and later ran a dairy. Talks about father's political views. Recalls catholic families clustered around Nightcaps and being aware of religious prejudice. Discusses: childhood; relationship with parents; religion and social life of church; education and scholarship to St Catherine's College, Invercargill. Backgrounds circumstances leading to entering convent as a nun and reasons for choosing Sisters of Mercy. Describes process of joining Mornington Convent and reaction of family and friends and novitiate years. Refers to Catherine McAuley, founder of the Sisters of Mercy. Mentions Second Vatican Council and Renewal of Religious life. Outlines teaching life and refers to integration of catholic schools and its effect on schools. Gives reasons for leaving teaching and attraction of counselling work and interest in psychotherapy. Refers to Catholic Social Services. Compares current Mercy Community with community when entered. Talks about the origins of group `Mercy Futures' and other important networks. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Helen Frizzell Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-007856-007858 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2072.

Date: 18, 19 Aug 1998 - 18 Aug 1998 - 19 Aug 1998

From: `Seven Circles of Mercy' - Centenary Oral History Project of the Sisters of Mercy, Dunedin

By: Robinson, Mary Brendan (Sister), 1915-2007

Reference: OHInt-0545/7

Description: Sr Mary Brendan (formerly Lilian Agnes Robinson) born Dunedin. Outlines family background - father, John Stanislaus Robinson was well known for his involvement in the Trade Union movement. Recalls a warm friendly childhood growing up in McBride Street, Dunedin; social life, with reference to King Eddies (?) pictures and Cargills Corner; religion and prayers, with reference to `Catholic dogs'; education and career options for women at the time. Backgrounds decision to become a nun and gives reasons for choosing the Mercy Congregation. Describes process of entering; postulancy; religious dress; novitiate; temporary and final vows and impact of 1930 Depression on daily life in the convent and on family. Mentions Mother McAuley [Founder of the Mercy Congregation]. Outlines training as a nurse and nursing experience at Mercy Hospital, Dunedin and own involvement in establishing hospital. Recalls eight years at Port Chalmers Maternity and Midwifery Hospital. Discusses contribution of Sisters of Mercy to health care in Otago. Talks about changes after Vatican Council II and the impact on the Mercy Congregation and notes the spirit of Catherine McAuley is expressed differently today. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Helen Frizzell Accompanying material - Photocopies of father, John Robinson's obituary and other article. Also a copy of inscription on his headstone `erected by the Trade Union Movement in appreciation of a life of unselfish service for the workers - Mr John Robinson produced `The Democrat' and `Plain Facts' and wrote for the 'Otago Witness' Accompanying material - Photocopies of newspaper articles on the Mater Hospital, Dunedin Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-007846-007848 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2069. Photocopies of 5 b&w photographs: (i) John and Ellen Robinson; (ii) Sr M Vianney and Sr M Brendan; (iii) Sisters at Royal Terrace L-R,Sr M Vianney ? and Sr M Brendan; (iv) L-R S M Vianney, Sr M Bertrand?, Sr Brendan; (v) L-R Sr M Brendan, Mary K Veronica MacDonnell??? Sr M Chanel.

Date: 1980 - 1991

From: Virtue, Noel M, 1947-: Sound and video recordings

Reference: OHInt-0575-05

Description: A talk by Caravan Evangelist called 'He is faithfull'. [faithful] Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 event(s). 1.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available. Search dates: 1980 - 1991

Date: 26, 27 June 1996 - 26 Jun 1996 - 27 Jun 1996

By: Galvin, Bernard Vincent Joseph, 1933-2010

Reference: OHColl-0578/1

Description: Bernard Vincent Joseph Galvin born Brooklyn, Wellington, 1933. Outlines family background - father, Eustace Bartholomew Galvin a wharf tally clerk - mother of Irish and English descent. Refers to mother's sister who succeeded Mother Aubert as Rev. Mother Zita of the Home of Compassion. Describes early life in Island Bay, beaches, park, St Sophie's School and separation of catholics and protestants. Mentions the mixture of nationalities at St Sophie's School - Poles, Italians and Irish. Describes years at St Patrick's College Wellington with reference to scholastic ability and outlines University course. Recalls joining Treasury in 1955 as first graduate and recalls staff and slight Masonic dominance. Mentions trip to Washington, studying Public Administration, mostly through seminars and recalls new ideas brought back, mainly about using economics instead of accountancy. Refers to deregulation with implications for Fiscal / Monetary Policy. Discusses Arnold Nordmeyer and Black Budget 1957. On return from Harvard transferred to Foreign Affairs, posted to London as Economic Counsel and talks about New Trade Agreement, with reference to Jim Moriarty (Industries and Commerce), Dr Sutch and Jack Marshall. Discusses delegation's capacity to secure good deal for New Zealand against Canadian and Australian record. Describes Haymarket High Commission building. Discusses relationship with [Sir] Robert Muldoon. Talks about duties as Head of Prime Minister's Department which meant head of Security Intelligence Council and mentions Sofinsky expulsion. Refers to Brigadier Gilbert. Other topics discussed include: SUP; Think Tank; effects of overhauled exchange rates explained; Wage-Price Freeze, Wage-fixing and General Wage Orders; events of defeat in 1984; early post-election discussions with Roger Douglas and need for deregulation; views on SOEs and privatisation. Reflects on Catholic Commission for Peace and Justice involvement regards Treasury. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - David Young Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-008820-008822; OHLC-004463-004465 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1. 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2726.

Date: Mar 1996

From: Gore District oral history project

By: Harvey, Joan M, active 1998; Dolamore, Natalie, 1921-2003

Reference: OHInt-0428/07

Description: Natalie Dolamore was born in Gore in 1921. Describes her childhood home with a live-in maid and part-time gardener, washerwoman and dressmaker. Mentions her father was a solicitor and her mother was of Swiss extraction. Talks about her grandparents, a typical Sunday, visiting, family holidays, Gore Main School, reading and other leisure activities. Comments on the distinction between professional and working class in the town. Describes tertiary education at Canterbury College in 1939 and gives reasons for leaving College. Mentions her mother's illness. Describes her employment as a library assistant at the Gore Public Library. Discusses the building before and after alterations and talks about the new library built in 1983, the year of her retirement. Mentions controversy over Communist material and `certain magazines' in the library. Discusses social classes in Gore, manners, snobbery and attitudes to craftsmen and labourers. Mentions Men's and Women's Clubs, bridge parties, calling cards, cocktail parties, balls, social tennis parties. Comments on theatre as a leveller. Discusses working class standards of living. Comments on racial and religious prejudice. Mentions unmarried mothers and backroom abortions. Interviewer(s) - Joan M Harvey Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 1.45 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2598.

Date: 28 Nov 2000

From: Little Company of Mary Oral History Project

By: Scanlon, Mary (Sister), 1929-

Reference: OHInt-0601/11

Description: Mary Scanlon (later Sister Mary Nolasco) born Wellington 1929. Outlines family background - father a school teacher and was a foundation staff member of St Patrick's College, Silversteam. Gives reasons for several moves during primary school years. Recalls being a fat child and being teased also being teased as she was a catholic. Mentions move to Purura, near Whangarei, where population was predominantly Maori and Dalmatian and was less difficult being a catholic. Backgrounds decision to become a nun and choice of nursing order. Describes training years in Australia including Postulancy, Novitiate and habits [clothing / uniform] worn at various stages of training. Recalls process of nursing training which was like most other hospitals. Refers to establishment of Training School for LSM (Little Company of Mary) sisters in basement of Calvary in Newtown. Talks about experiences as a nurse and recalls nursing Ozzie Mazengarb. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Ann Trotter Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-009410-009412 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. 3 Electronic document(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3047.

Date: 10 July 1993 - 10 Jul 1993

From: Women in a Mining Town, Waihi 1883-1993, Oral History Project

By: Boggiss, Joan Lilian, 1940-

Reference: OHInt-0067/015

Description: Joan Boggiss (nee Miller) born Pukekohe. Outlines family background and growing up in Pukekohe. Recalls difficulties in childhood created by big floods in 1953, 1956 and 1958. Explains loss of income from farm. Talks about her experience of teaching at Katikati and describes the bigotry against catholics. Discusses the importance of her spiritual life. Left teaching to bring up her family and describes policy of Education Board of not employing teachers who had been out of teaching. Describes involvement with Playcentre and progressing through the training system. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Waihi Other - Interview for Ann Nicholls is on side 1 (OHCl-005836a) Interviewer(s) - Rose MacBeth Venue - Waihi Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-005836B; OHV-0264B Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 videocassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 45 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available AB-1647.

Date: 1989 - 1992

By: New Zealand. Human Rights Commission

Reference: Eph-D-RIGHTS-HRC-1990-01

Description: Shows four scenarios, one for each of the four categories of discrimination listed. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Coloured photolithograph on poster 595 x 420 mm.

Date: 1979

From: [Ephemera, posters relating to women, women's rights, employment, social status. 1978-1979]

By: Sivewright, Robyn, active 1980-2000s

Reference: Eph-C-WOMEN-1979-01

Description: Shows text superimposed over a photograph of the west (entrance) end of a stone church. File print identifies Robyn Sivewright as the copyright holder. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Photolithograph, on poster 430 x 307 mm.

Date: 1985

From: [Ephemera and posters up to A1 size, relating to human rights and civil rights. 1900s]

By: New Zealand. Human Rights Commission

Reference: Eph-D-RIGHTS-1985-01

Description: Shows three scenarios, one for each of the three categories of discrimination listed. Shows people being turned down for jobs or rental accommodation on the basis of their sex, race or religion. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Coloured photolithograph on poster 590 x 420 mm.

Date: 2011

From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0018275

Description: A woman wearing a burka walks away from a bus thinking 'They should have been grateful I wasn't driving the bus...' In the background the driver stands beside the bus and shakes his fist. Context - News that women wearing burkas have been unwelcome on buses and left standing at the busstop. Race Relations Commissioner Joris de Bres tonight told the Close Up television show that it was a clear case of discrimination on the grounds of religious belief, which had no place in New Zealand. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).