Religious education

Date: 25 March 2013 - 25 Mar 2013

By: Oldham, Philippa Jane, 1957-; Geering, Lloyd George (Sir), 1918-

Reference: OHColl-1041-01

Description: Interview with Lloyd Geering, born 1918, Rangiora Canterbury. Geering served as Chair of the Religious Studies Department at Victoria University of Wellington, and made Principal Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the New Year Honours of 2001, and Member of the Order of New Zealand in the New Year Honours of 2007. Abstracted by - Robert Petre Interviewer(s) - Pip Oldham Relationship complexity - This oral history interview, along with an interview with Professor Les Cleveland conducted in tandem, is also available at the J.C. Beaglehole Room at the Victoria University of Wellington Libraries. Quantity: 1 interview(s). 1 printed abstract(s) OHA-7683. 9 Electronic document(s) Microsoft Word files. 1 digital photograph(s) JPEG file. 1 electronic scan(s) of original black and white photographic print(s) TIFF file. 1 digital sound recording(s) WAV files. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Sue Hirst, Victoria University of Wellington, September 2013 Search dates: 1918 - 2013 Number of interviews/events: 1

Date: 1923-1931

From: Comrie, William James (Very Rev), 1860-1945 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0011-31

Description: Includes the following: Programme - Turakina Maori Girls' School (laying of the foundation stone of the new college at Marton, 1927) Papakura Presbyterian Church accounts, 1940 Knox College (Dunedin) programmes to commemorative services, 1923, 1926 Presbyterian Church of New Zealand order of service for Young People's Day, Oct 1924, 1925, 1928 and 1939 Also material re Mt Eden Presbyterian Church, St Andrew's Presbyterian Church (Auckland), Senior Boys' Home (Morton Street, Berhamphore, Wellington), The Terrace Congregational Church (Wellington) - Funeral service of Rev J Reed Glasson, St John's Presbyterian Church (Papatoetoe), Papakura Presbyterian Sunday School, 1936, 1939-40, Bombay Presbyterian Church, 1941. Syllabus of studies for Junior Bible Classes, 1929-1931 Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1848-1854

By: College of St. John the Evangelist (Auckland, N.Z.)

Reference: fMS-Papers-7821

Description: Photocopies of ledgers containing details of early theological printing in New Zealand Source of title - Supplied Relationship complexity - Microfilm of the original ledgers at Micro-MS-0936 Quantity: 3 folder(s). 0.04 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss (photocopies)

Date: 1909

From: [Ephemera relating to the Presbyterian Church of New Zealand and its congregations, parishes, churches and buildings. 1900-1919]

By: Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand

Reference: Eph-A-RELIGION-P-1909-01

Description: A programme for the opening day celebrations. The inside front page reproduces the college's coat of arms, lists members of the College Erection Committee, Knox College Council, and Theological Hall Committee. Inside is the programme for the dedicatory service, including a list of addresses given by Hon G Fowlds (Minister of Education), Reverend D Borrie (first student in the Theological Hall); Primate Bishop Nevill, Rev P W Fairclough, and the Mayor of Dunedin. The inside back page gives a list of 26 students attending the Theological Hall, and others in residence. Inside back cover shows the Knox College constitution. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Navy print, on folded booklet / card, 165 x 103 mm, tied with blue ribbon.

Date: 1860-1878

From: Webster, Kenneth Athol, 1906-1967 : The Webster collection and papers / of Kenneth Athol Webster

Reference: MS-Papers-1009-2/64

Description: Consists of: Letter from Bishop of Dunedin to Mr Bullock re Society for the Propagation of the Gospel (2 Nov 1878) Letter from Arthur W Fisher to the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel re spiritual state of settlers and Maoris at Katikati (5 Mar 1878) Printed leaflet re the Society for Propagation of the Gospel in foreign parts and the Melanesian Mission (1861) Letter from W Richmond to the Bishop of Nelson (2 Feb 1860) Copy of above letter (in same handwriting) with Bishop's reply on back pages (2 Mar 1860) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1810-1995

From: Bliss, Charles Henry (Dr), 1909-1997 : Papers relating to his life and work

Reference: MS-Papers-5683-07

Description: Comprises letters from Bliss to newspapers, MPs and others on issues, especially religious; and writings on faith, heredity, free will, indoctrination, opsimathy and the Bill of Rights; and a reprint of a letter from the Duke of Wellington to Lord Bradford (1810) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1894 - 1994

By: Maguire, Bruce, active 1993; Maguire, Ivy, active 1993

Reference: OHColl-0078

Description: Awards/funding - Part of the Awards in Oral History collection of 1992 administered by Internal Affairs Quantity: 9. Search dates: 1894 - 1994

Date: 1931 - 1936

Reference: Eph-C-RELIGION-M-1931-01

Description: Certificate is an arrangement of text with various type faces, some ornate. The border includes lines of gilt framing. There are spaces for an additional five stickers, one each for results of examinations in successive years. This certificate has stickers for intermediate and senior grade examinations, with marks gained and year passed (1933-1936). The space for a gold seal at top centre has not been filled. Pencil annotation on verso: Papanui Inscriptions: Verso - top right - Papanui Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Relief print on light card, 252 x 307 mm. Provenance: Donated by Kim Keene, Wellington, in 2015.

Date: 1999-2012

From: Pacific Manuscripts Bureau : Records of the Pacific Area

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-08-1395

Description: Theses presented by Students of the Malua Theological College. For full details see link below. Quantity: 5 microfilm reel(s). Finding Aids: See http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/pambu/reels/manuscripts/PMB1395.PDF.

Date: 1876

By: Webster, Kenneth Athol, 1906-1967

Reference: Eph-B-POLITICS-1876-01

Description: Proof text of a newspaper column regarding secular education (Dr Buller's preference) as opposed to Christian-based denominational education (as preferred by Mr Walter Johnston). Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress, on sheet 345 x 163 mm. Provenance: Part of the collection of Kenneth Athol Webster.

Date: 1970-1979

Reference: Eph-A-RELIGION-M-1970s

Description: 1970s: New Zealand Historic Places Trust. Mission at Mangungu [prior to 1976]. Pamphlet 1970: Methodist Church of New Zealand. Dept. of Christian Education. Creative listening. [1970] 1971: Methodist Board of Publications. The prayer manual 1971. Methodist Central Mission, Auckland Civic Square. In the midst of the city. Services to commemorate the 120th anniversary 1851-1971. [April 1971]. Order of service, with attached older brochure about the building Methodist Department of Christian Education. Organising for Christian education. "Beyond the latest ... to the real questions", by Keith Rowe. November 1971. Flier 1972: Methodist Central Mission, Civic Square, Auckland [Services] 16 April 1972. Order of service Methodist Church of New Zealand. Sunday night celebration. Auckland Town Hall, 23 April 1972. Order of service Methodist Social Services Association, New Zealand-Australia Conference. Come and hear Alan Walker. Auckland Town Hall, 23 April [1972]. Green flier 1973: Christchurch Methodist Central Mission. Cambridge Terrace Church. Centennial celebrations, 2-10 June 1973. Pamphlet Paekakariki, Pukerua Bay and Plimmerton Methodist Churches. [Newsletter], June 1973 1974: Hauraki Plains Union Parish. Jubilee Ngatea Church 1924-1974. Jubilee service. Ngatea War Memorial Hall, 24 November 1974. Order of service 1975: Partners in Christian Community. Have you tried camping with a small group? December 1975. Green pamphlet Servants of Christian Community. Religious education in schools. December 1975. Blue pamphlet Wesley Church. Official opening of Wesley Geriatric Hospital by the Prime Minister the Rt Hon. W E Rowling. 5 October 1975. Pamphlet / programme 1976: Caversham Methodist Church Dunedin. Centennial 1876-1976. 21-23 May [1976]. Programme Partners in Christian Community. You were asking about cluster groups? September 1976 Churches Education Commission. Religion, values & growing children. September 1976 1977: Teviot Union Parish. Fiftieth Jubilee of the building of the Ettrick Methodist Church. Ettrick Church, 30 October 1977. Order of se Waiwhetu Friendship Centre welcomes you. Waiwhetu Methodist Church Lounge. Invitation card [April 1977] 1978: Methodist Youth Conference "Growing in faith". Rangitikei College Marton, 28 December 1978 - 3 January 1979. Pamphlet / registration form 1979: LAOS; the Methodist lay training course. June 1979. Pamphlet / registration form Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Sizes varying up to 240 mm.

Date: 1920 - 1940

From: [Religious ephemera issued by Christian-based individuals or institutions, of non-specific denomination. 1930-1939]

By: Sunday School Supply Stores

Reference: Eph-A-RELIGION-C-1930s-01

Description: A sticker book with a pledge form inside the front cover, and information about the Young Worshippers League inside the back cover. The stickers all show Biblical scenes and are numbered from 501 to 551. This copy of the book was owned by Winifred Lea of Dipton Schoolhouse. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 20 pages, each 100 x 160 mm. stuck with 3 stickers per page. Provenance: Purchased from Otago Heritage Books in 2003.

Date: 1980-1983

From: Society of Friends. Wellington Monthly Meeting : Records

Reference: MS-Papers-6000-23

Description: Includes papers re funerals, register of skills, Friends' Settlement at Wanganui and library lists. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1978

From: McEwen, Jock Malcolm, 1915-2010: Collection

Reference: MSY-4903

Description: Dissertation for church history and history of doctrine by Paea toward his licentiate of theology on Niuean interpretation of theology particularly looking at the vocabulary available to do so; includes letter from Paea to McEwen Quantity: 1 volume(s).

Date: 1850-1855

By: Greenwood, John, 1832-1909

Reference: qMS-0884

Description: Contains schoolboy notes on historical personages but mostly Greenwood recorded day-to-day accounts of his life while a student at St John's College, Tamaki, Auckland. During this period he twice accompanied Bp Selwyn in the `Undine' when he visited various settlements in NZ, in the South Island, visiting Port Nicholson and Canterbury and as far south as Stewart Island, Bluff and Ruapuke. He writes of Selwyn a lot. Some illustrations of these places are included. Pieces of music, `Lightly tread' and `Under the stone' are at the beginning of the volume. Source of title - Supplied Relationship complexity - MS-Copy-Micro-0194 available Quantity: 1 volume(s) (112 pages). Physical Description: (28 cm, ½ brown morocco binding case, brown boards) Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Dorothy Oliver, 1949

Date: 1848-1854

By: College of St. John the Evangelist (Auckland, N.Z.)

Reference: Micro-MS-0936

Description: Ledgers containing details of early theological printing Source of title - Supplied title Relationship complexity - See fMS-Papers-7821 for photocopies made from the original ledgers Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s) positive (190 frames). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss

Date: [ca 1912-1914]

From: de la Mare, Frederick Archibald, 1877-1960 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-3865-1/2A

Description: Newspaper clippings primarily on the subject of Bibles in Schools and educational reform. These are mounted on loose pages, several of which appear to have been torn from a scrapbook; unrelated clippings are mounted on the verso of some, all probably written by De la Mare Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed matter

Date: 1930

By: Māori Agricultural College; Swailes Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-SCHOOLS-Maori-1930-01

Description: A prospectus for the boys' college, describing life at the college, regulations, farming section, the method of grading and credit, and the syllabus. Fees and expenses are listed and the student needs, student activities (musical, religious, athletic) are also described. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 32 pages, each 210 x 135 mm.

Date: [ca 1950-1994]

By: Mulheron, John Joseph, 1924-2006

Reference: MS-Group-0458

Description: Papers relating to education, schools and teaching, especially with regard to state school system, the question of religious instruction and aid to church schools. Also papers originating from his tenures as President of the Wellington Branch of the NZEI, and as organizer of various teaching pressure groups as well as records kept on religious and right-wing groups. Also papers relating to the establishment of the New Zealand National Union of Teachers, 1968-1969 Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 139 folder(s). 1 volume(s). 3.30 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter Finding Aids: A detailed inventory has been compiled by Mr Mulheron for the bulk of the records.

Date: 1947-1973

From: Pacific Manuscripts Bureau : Records of the Pacific Area

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-08-1140

Description: The papers comprise 3 `volumes'. Vol 5 describes Miller's journey to Tangoa and work as Principal of the Teachers Training Institution, his LIVE books, photographs, lectures and the relationship with the condominium authorities. Vol 6 includes selected classroom notes on teaching the bible, English, Christian conduct, practical training, church work, teaching method, preaching class and Christian doctrine. Vol 12 describes his return to Tangoa, plans for the Bible College, publications, student life, fieldwork, refresher courses, conferences, appointments, the Silver Jubilee of the Prebyterian Church of the New Hebrides and the 10th anniversary celebrations of the College in 1981. Source of title - Transcribed Dr Graham and Flora Miller, New Zealand Presbyterian missionaries in Vanuatu, were on Tongoa (Shepherd Group) 1941-194, before moving to Tangoa where Dr Miller was made Principal of the Tangoa Training Institute (TTI) 1947-1952. In 1971 he helped establish a Presbyterian Bible College on Vanuatu. As a member of the New Hebrides Synod he was involved with the indigenization of the Presbyterian Church in Vanuatu. Quantity: 2 microfilm reel(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Purchase, Pacific Manuscripts Bureau, 1999.