Journalist, reporter and publisher. Worked for Evening Post; moved to NZBC 1969 as TV reporter; editor at Reed Publishing 1976-1985; senior editor at Penguin Books NZ Ltd 1985-1989; publishing director at Penguin from 1989.
Walker, Geoffrey Alan, 1946-
Walker, Geoff, 1946-
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Manuscript
Correspondence
Date: 1987-1991
From: Curnow, Thomas Allen Monro, 1911-2001 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-6371-14
Description: Inward and outward correspondence; includes letter from Paul, Hamilton. Other correspondents identified and entered under Name. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescripts
Image
Paul, Janet Elaine, 1919-2004 :Drawings from sketchbook; Katherine Mansfield centenary ...
Date: 1988 - 1990
By: Paul, Janet Elaine (Dame), 1919-2004
Reference: A-307-018/052
Description: Drawings from sketchbooks include sketch portraits from Katherine Mansfield centenary symposium at Victoria University, and from the Writers' and Readers' Festival, Wellington, 1990. Subjects are: Adrian, English Department Auckland University (2 copies); Barbara Anderson, on Continuing Education tour France; Australia professor ?Webby; Tony Bellette, and Prof W H New, Toronto (2 copies); Gillian Bibby; Gil Porter / Marjorie Bernard; Alastair Campbell; Chinese scholar, English Department Auckland University [Schfen Gro..]; James Fenton editor; Dr Cherry Hankin (2 different views, and one duplicate), Epeli Hau'Ofa; Keri Hume; Festus Iyay, Readers & Writers '90 Festival; Tama Janovich , "Slaves of New York" (2 views); Japanese professor "The use of 'and' in Katherine Mansfield"; Ian McEwan, Readers & Writers Week (2 copies); National Orchestra; Rehearsal Verdi Requiem; Maurice Shadbolt; John Mansfield Thomson "That which you give frees you; That which you keep is lost forever"; Entertainment in Wellington, Dr John [E] Thomson; Dorothea Turner at her 80th [birthday]; Villa Franche sur Mer; Geoff Walker; Albert Wendt; Lydia Wevers; and one untitled. Quantity: 35 photocopy/ies including duplicates.. Physical Description: Photocopies on white and tinted sheets, approximately 230 x 170 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Janet Paul in 1996. Transfers: Transfer from Manuscripts & Archives..
Manuscript
Correspondence (A-Z and unidentified)
Date: [1976]
From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection
Reference: 85-080-01/18
Description: Correspondence and other papers relating to King's time as the Katherine Mansfield Fellow at Menton in 1976; identified persons entered under Name. Also includes letters from Maureen, London; Geoff, an Australian journalist based in Papua New Guinea; Colin, an Australian artist; [?] Ande [?] Barrett, Devonport, Auckland; and Bill, an Edinburgh photographer. Outward letter to Murray. Language - One letter in French (untranslated) Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Manuscript
Personal papers
Date: May-Aug 1999
From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-8752-037
Description: Proposal for possible new history of Parihaka; work on the Janet Frame biography; visit of Dr John Money; Attendance at various festivals and other literary events; Correspondence with friends, family, colleagues and publishers. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Manuscript
Correspondence
Date: [1989]
From: Ireland, Kevin, 1933- : Papers
Reference: 94-180-1/11
Description: Most correspondents identified and entered in the Name field; also includes letter from [?], Orchard House; Jacqueline, Titirangi; Jack [?] Lasenby, Paremata; piece on Ireland and Tiberius at the Beehive; and article on Tony Stones. Also poems from Martin Green, Muriel Herbert and Bill Mitchell. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Manuscript
Wellington Writers' Walk (e)
Date: 2001-2002
From: Kidman, Fiona Judith (Dame), 1940- : Papers
Reference: 2003-198-93
Description: Administration file including correspondence, preparations for the launching of the project, invitations, sponsors and related material Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Manuscript
Correspondence
Date: 1995-1996
From: Curnow, Thomas Allen Monro, 1911-2001 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-6371-20
Description: Includes proof copy of the poem, `The Scrap-book' and photographs of Curnow Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescripts and printed matter
Manuscript
PEN - Complaints sub-committee/Legal advisory service correspondence
Date: [1991-1992]
From: Ireland, Kevin, 1933- : Papers
Reference: 94-180-5/05
Description: Inward and outward correspondence and related papers. Correspondents entered in the Name field. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Manuscript
Correspondence with authors (5)
Date: 1977-1979
From: Catley, Christine McKelvie Cole (Dame), 1922-2011 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-11651-262
Description: Correspondence mainly relates to manuscripts submitted to Cape Catley Ltd. Also copies of some clippings and telegram. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter (some photocopies)
Manuscript
Business correspondence and other papers (5)
Date: 2000-2006
From: Catley, Christine McKelvie Cole (Dame), 1922-2011 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-11651-275
Description: Includes letters and printed emails. Not all names are indexed here. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts (some photocopies)
Manuscript
Papers relating to Baxter books
Date: 1983-1987
From: Catley, Christine McKelvie Cole (Dame), 1922-2011 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-11651-127
Description: Contains correspondence, royalty statements and other papers relating to Archibald Baxter's `We will not cease' and Millicent Baxter's memoirs. Much of the correspondence concerns the film rights to `We will not cease'. Also royalty statements for the writers Monte Holcroft and Heretaunga Pat Baker. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts (some photocopies)
Manuscript
Papers relating to editing and manuscript assessment
Date: 1964, 1980, 1999
From: Catley, Christine McKelvie Cole (Dame), 1922-2011 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-11651-180
Description: Comprises correspondence and other papers relating to Catley's work as a manuscript assessor and editor for other publishers Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescripts (some photocopies)
Manuscript
Correspondence and other papers
Date: 2003
From: Catley, Christine McKelvie Cole (Dame), 1922-2011 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-11651-113
Description: Mainly correspondence between Catley and King relating to books, writers and personal matters. Includes letters from other writers including Karl Stead and Steve Braunias; King's oration for the funeral of Erihapeti Ramsden (April 2003); draft foreword by King for the 2003 Cape Catley edition of `We will not cease' by Archibald Baxter; letters about the nomination of Geoff Walker of Penguin Books for a civil honour; papers relating to Karl Stead's criticism of King's biography of Janet Frame, and King's letter of reply, to the editor of the Listener. Also includes cuttings about the Prime Minister's awards for literary achievement (made to Janet Frame, Michael King and Hone Tuwhare) in October 2003, King's `Penguin history of New Zealand' and other topics. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, printed matter
Manuscript
Correspondence with publishers - AH and AW Reed
Date: 1954-1979
From: McLean, Terence Power (Sir), 1913-2004 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-11459-019
Description: Comprises correspondence with Reeds over the publication of McLean's books. Covers the entire period of McLean's association with Reeds as his publisher. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Manuscript
Personal papers
Date: Mar-Apr 2002
From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-8752-048
Description: Addresses and speeches re various literary events, and his honorary doctorate from Waikato University; re Belgrave family history; correspondence with family, friends and relatives; obituaries. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Manuscript
Inward and outward correspondence (J-Q)
Date: [1996-1997]
From: Ireland, Kevin, 1933- : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-8198-30
Description: Inward and outward correspondence; correspondents entered in the Name field Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Manuscript
Correspondence
Date: [1988]
From: Ireland, Kevin, 1933- : Papers
Reference: 94-180-1/09
Description: Most correspondents identified and entered in the Name field; also includes letter from Ross, Art New Zealand; notes from Kim; and Dere; printed matter; some signatures indecipherable. Poems by C K Stead and Roland Vogt included with their letters. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Manuscript
Research papers for Frank Sargeson; a life
Date: [199-]
From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection
Reference: 97-042-20/03
Description: Research notes relating to R A K Mason, O E Middleton, Bill Pearson, Helen Shaw and Keith Sinclair Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holographs, typescripts and printed matter
Manuscript
Drafts and papers
Date: 1991-1992
From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-8752-095
Description: Drafts, correspondence with publishers and other papers relating to the publication and book launch of `Hidden places' Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Manuscript
Personal papers
Date: Jul-Aug 2002
From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-8752-050
Description: Re proposed history of Waikato University; history of Jewish people in New Zealand; obituaries; proposed biography of Eric McCormick; further re Janet Frame film; trusteeship of National Library of New Zealand; East Southland Gallery at Gore, and John Money; Correspondence with family, friends and colleagues. Quantity: 1 folder(s).