Psychiatric hospitals

Date: 1807-1814

From: Wakefield family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-9512-32

Description: Correspondence, Select committee reports, bills and other papers relating to the treatment of lunatics in England Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1989

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :[One Folder of original cartoons concerning world politics. Published in the Auckland Star, 1981 - 1989].

Reference: A-331-119

Description: The cartoon shows Uncle Sam, representing the United States of America, and a man, representing Russia, carrying a clock labeled, doomsday clock. They have both come from a building that has a sign above the door reading, loony bin. Refers to the arms race. Negatives at PA Collection 5371 Bromhead Collection Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, 265 x 185mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

Date: 2001

By: Tremain, Garrick, 1941-; Otago daily times (Newspaper)

Reference: H-661-001/061

Description: Cartoons on New Zealand and international political and social issues. Quantity: 61 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: Photocopies A4 size

Date: 1997

By: Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: H-448-045/064

Description: Political cartoons. Psychiatric care denied to those in need. Jim Bolger teeters on the edge of losing his position as Prime Minister. Jim Bolger offers his head on a plate to the new National Party leader, Jenny Shipley. Helen Clark congratulates Jenny Shipley for being NZ's first woman Prime Minister. Jenny Shipley lays down how she wishes to conduct business within her caucus. Winston Peters prostrates himself before the new Prime Minister, Jenny Shipley. NZ public dispair over the Black Caps' performance. Jenny Shipley is set to devour coalition partner, Winston Peters during their coalition talks. Max Bradford calls for submissions on the government's proposals allowing people to work Christmas Day for cash. Winston Peters is pressured by his party, NZ First, to continue in coalition with National under the new leadership of Jenny Shipley. NZ First / National Party coalition government is recemented but there's trouble ahead. Obituary to the tourists murdered by Islamic extremists in Egypt. Jim Bolger is overwhelmed by complimentary cards following his fall from the National Party leadership. Workers comment on the compulsory pay rise MPs get. Labour Party Conference participants behave as if they have become the government when they are still in opposition. White power advocates call for one law for all with some exceptions for themselves. Jim Bolger advises foreign leaders of the first signs of a coup, unsolicited phone calls pledging loyalty. The tell-tale signs of smoking in women. The pros and cons of the Hamilton East Telecom Mobile Phone Tower. Jenny Shipley is seen to have a level demeanour. Quantity: 20 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

Date: [ca 1920s-1940s]

Reference: PAColl-6881

Description: A large collection of negatives concentrating on the Otago area. They include images of: Byrd's and Ellsworth's expeditions; Sir Joseph Ward's funeral procession along Dee Street, Invercargill; snow scenes in Dunedin; the 1926, 1928, 1938 and 1939 Saunders Cup; the 1928 Annette Kellerman cup; ploughing match in Taieri and Outram; the 1936 and 1938 Dunedin show; league test 1928; cup winners of the Cornwell Cup (possibly for yachting?); HMS Australia; yachting in Broad Bay 1927 and 1928; 1936 New Zealand surfing championships; a Karitane home in 1938; Waikouaiti races; Otago athletic championships 1937; the launch Annabella in Dunedin harbour; an athletics event including girls' hurdling; pipers round the Robert Burns statue in the Octagon; an amateur dramatics production of a play set in the 19th century; steam ships; the opening of the railway at Roxburgh; a children's party on HMS Dunedin; storm damage in 1937; celebrations in Kaikoura 1940; skating at Alexandra 1938; fire at Seacliff Hospital; Waitaki Dam; air raid precautions in 1939; trotting races; Portobello regatta 1909; Ellison's funeral; a series of 22 negatives of stuffed birds at the Otago University Museum; the opening of a Maori church at Otakou; an Auckland vs Otago rugby match; the opening of the Clydevale bridge; and Otago golf championship 1937. The photographer was Field. Arrangement: Negatives housed at 1/4-034982 to 035760, 035779 to 035871, 035916 to 036295, 036699 to 036914, 038264 to 038353, 038364 to 038476 and 052188 to 052355 Quantity: 1839 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film and glass ¼ plate negatives

Date: 1894-1962

By: Barrer, Nina Agatha Rosamond, 1879-1965

Reference: MS-Papers-0182

Description: Refers to her interests in Wairarapa High and Technical Schools, agricultural colleges, adult education, medicine, birth control, eugenics, mental hospitals, gynaecology, newspapers, equality of women, New Zealand National Party, women's institutes and rest homes. Also contains biographical information on Dr Doris Gordon. Source of title - Supplied title Teacher and community leader Quantity: 135 folder(s). 1 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss Finding Aids: Piece level inventory available.

Date: [Between 1870s and 1890s]

From: Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949 :Collection of albums, prints and negatives

By: Beere, Daniel Manders, 1833-1909; Hart, Campbell & Company; New Zealand Railways; Ring, James, 1856-1939; Travers, William Thomas Locke, 1819-1903

Reference: PA1-f-025

Description: Album of photographs collected by Albert Percy Godber which related to his interests. Photographers include Daniel Manders Beere, William Thomas Locke Travers and James Ring. Scenes in Australia include Adelaide waterworks, Currency Creek, the Murray River Bridge, the Thorndon Park Reservoir, and Port Adelaide River road & rail bridge. New Zealand scenes are chiefly in the South island, many relating to early railway construction, particularly areas involved in working on the Dunedin to Balclutha railway along the Waimakariri River, and around the Purakanui Cliffs. Of particular interest throughout the album are the construction and design of railway features such as bridges, viaducts and tunnels. North Island railway scenes include the Rimutaka Incline, the bend known as `Siberia', the Summit, and Pakuratahi. Other Titles - Title printed on spine - Godber Album 4 Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Photograph album with brown buckram cover; 42 x 33 cm

Date: [1925-1929]

From: Field, William Hughes, 1861-1944 : Papers

Reference: 73-128-086

Description: Identified persons entered under Name; includes history of the post office at Ohau up to 1925; notes on railway management; circulars re the Labour Party for Reform Party candidates circulated by the New Zealand Welfare League; letters from the Minister of Railways re proposals to extend services in the North Island and on change to train timetable; employment request; notes by Field on political meeting of Waite at Lawrence from `Otago daily times'; mental hospital staff rates of pay; speech, A D McLeod on land settlement; heavily annotated clippings on the state of the nation from the Prime Minister's address; various notes etc relating to the election; notes on various political meetings including those of Dyson and Sievewright and other papers Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1973-1992

By: Swendener, Swen, 1921-1996

Reference: MS-Group-0565

Description: His life story interspersed with his thoughts on various subjects ranging from sex education, selective reproduction, euthanasia, nudism, theology etc (his philosophy for an orderly life), together with supplements and correspondence relating to these. Also letter to the advertising manager of the Dominion, 1978, re mistakes in printing of an advertisement on atheism. Swendener was born and educated in Switzerland. He arrived in New Zealand in 1951 and taught in various North Island high schools up until he was admitted to Waikato Hospital as the result of a car accident in 1956. He was subsequently transferred to Tokanui Hospital and spent a total of 18 years in mental institutions Quantity: 11 folder(s). 0.11 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, typescripts and printed matter Processing information: Access statement "Restricted - Content cannot be accessed without permission" and the requirement to gain permission of the Chief Librarian before access were removed from the collection descriptions on 9 May 2023.

Date: 1997

By: Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: H-448-065/082

Description: Political cartoons. Jim Anderton, leader of the Alliance Party outlines their strategy to become a coalition partner with Labour in the next Government. Jenny Shipley is wooed by potential deputies. Extreme weather conditions around the world does little to persuade big business there is any link between industrial pollution and global climate change. Farmers win concession in Taranaki land grab. The Maori MP's sing a tribute to the departing Prime Minister, Jim Bolger. Jenny Shpley is invested as New Zealand's first woman Prime Minister. A talk-fest is held on Global warming in kyoto, Japan. Jenny Shipley is loath to share the credit for the first year of coalition government. Recently promoted front benchers Maurice Williamson and John Luxton speak out on the new right politics. Psychiatric patients are not given the care they need.(repeated from 3/11/97) Jenny Shipley outlines the message of her administration. Allan Bollard is primed to take over Treasury. A worker's Christmas wish is that his factory won't shut down. Comment on the paralells between Rogernomics and Jenny Shipley's economic approach. John Luxton outlines the pros and cons of tariff reduction on New Zealand industries. On one hand thousands will be out of work, and on the other the homeless will have a chance of sleeping in new cars. Paul Holmes and his wife separate, she seeks a settlement. The government is unable to come to grips with the dangerous levels of private sector overseas debt. After years of record profits and stupendous capital gain, Bell Ameritech decide to rid themselves of Telecom. Quantity: 18 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

Date: 1997

By: Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: H-448-022/044

Description: The Fire Service reduce their services to the public as a consequence of being restructured. North Health argue their case for not giving Rau Williams life-saving kidney dialysis treatment. Jim Bolger holds onto the National Party leadership against growing calls for renewal of the Party, starting at the top. Labour enjoys record lead in the polls. Bill English, Minister of Health, despairs over the state of the public health system. Winston Peters is increasingly alarmed by Neil Kirton's unexpected statements. The splitting of ECNZ into two competing groups has resulted in higher power prices. The TVNZ Board discuss a strategy to get the public behind selling off TVNZ. Public discussion over the death of Rau Williams who had kidney dialysis treatment withheld from him. Winston Peters and Jim Bolger disagree over the question of more frigates in the NZ fleet. Tuku Morgan argues against the TVNZ sell-off. Obituary to Rau Williams and Jim Bolger's 'kinder and gentler society'. Jim Bolger attempts to deal with Jenny Shipley's leadership bid. Comment on the current justice system where violent offenders are let free on bail and their elderly victims lock themselves up alone in their homes. Jim Anderton's Alliance Party deals with demands from the Green Party. Jim Bolger heads for Chogm as his National Government plunges to record unpopularity. Wide-spread health cuts are introduced to the public health sector. Comment on the apparent collusion between defence attorneys and their gang clients. Jim Bolger seems pleased to be on a first-name basis with many of the world's leaders. Panic spreads as stockmarkets tumble everywhere. Shows the inter-dependant relationship between the American Wall St. stock market and the New Zealand stock market. Minister of Health, Bill English doesn't comprehend the seriousness of doctors' dissatisfaction with their conditions. 'This is your life' TV programme returns. Quantity: 23 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides. Processing information: Subject headings updated in 2022 as part of inclusive metadata work.

Date: 1999

By: Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: H-558-021/041

Description: Political cartoons. Treasury advocates currency union with USA. Lockwoock Smith is put in charge of the Tourism portfolio and left to clean up following the Tourism Board fallout. The battle for the head of the World Trade Organisation continues, New Zealander Mike Moore, is one of the 2 contenders. Drivers face problems and delays as new re-licensing system comes into force. Fire Services boss Roger Estall is advied to quit. Helen Clark launches her election pledge card. Fire Services boss, Roger Estell plunders again in the public relations field. Bill English explains the reason behind selling Contact Energy to overseas investors was to retire overseas debt. Comment on who should pay for using the roads. A Nato representative explains the accidental bombing of the Chinese Embassy in Belgrade. The National Party cabinet discuss what to do with the budget surpluses. Max Bradford suggests buying back the dams and lowering the price of power. After several coup in Fiji, democracy is starting to grow again. Roger Estall, Fire Service boss, is urged to quit and take a Government pay-out. Bill Birch presents his last budget as National Party finance minister. New Zealand celebrates beating the Australians in cricket. Comment on the closing of mental health institutions and patients being thrown to under resourced commuity health services. New Zealand is like a lamb to the slaughter after opening trade to the world by removing trade barriers, however the rest of the world, particularly the United States is not following our lead. Comment on the All Black coach, John Hart dropping Isitolo Maka from the All Black squad. Max Bradford attempts to justify increased power prices due to electricity reform. Paralells are drawn between the sheep subsidy of the 1980's and the effect of MMP in subsidising new politicians. The Crusaders win the Super 12 tournament. Quantity: 21 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

Date: 1857-1889

From: Australian Joint Copying Project : Miscellaneous Series microfilm

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-20-2010

Description: Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

Date: 1999

By: Mayne, Steve, 1928-

Reference: MS-Papers-6947

Description: Comprises reminiscences of Mayne, `Stranger to myself; memoirs of Steve Mayne', in which he describes his own life beginning with his birth in England in 1928, war-time experiences, his emigration to New Zealand in 1953, herd testing in Bay of Plenty, marriage to Dulcie Leaming in 1958, life as a dairy farmer in Bay of Plenty, move to Auckland in 1990 etc, `Observations recorded after my wife died', and `To Dulce, also to Laurie, who made it all possible. London 26 April 1997, S.M.' in which he writes of his travels to England; Edgecumbe earthquake, 1987 Quantity: 2 folder(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript

Date: 1814, 1816

From: Wakefield family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-9512-31

Description: Correspondence relating to the Lunatic Bill and accounts of meetings at house of William Fry concerning this; also, correspondence from E S Matthews over death of Mrs Matthews at Bethlehem Hospital (1816) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1998

Reference: H-503

Description: Political cartoons Quantity: 16 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: Photocopies on archival paper, sizes vary slightly, the average cartoon frame being 14 x 20 cm.

Date: 26 Nov 1988

From: NZOHA Electricity Centenary Oral History Project Stages I, II and III

By: Duggan, Daniel John, 1933-2015

Reference: OHInt-0003/22

Description: Dan Duggan outlines family background; early childhood spent on farm at Whangaehu; impact of involvement with union on his wife and children; Maori involvement with union; reference to Henry de Thierry, Peter Biddle, Morris (?) Meads, Diane Burns; education programmes in union; union membership of the New Zealand Workers' Union compared 1960s to 1980s; attitudes towards self-employed contractors, co-operatives; reference Forestry Corporation, Forestry Contractors' Association, New Zealand Timberlands Limited, State Services Commission; negotiations involving poultry industry and tobacco industry. Describes progress through union ranks; attitude to negotiations; details of education; work as shop assistant, apprentice painter, glazier, farmer; marriage to Patricia Frost; work as a male nurse, Lake Alice Hospital, 1965; reference to social work and Oakley Hospital; Harold Wright, head nurse; standing for parliament as Labour candidate in 1969, election campaign, result; background of appointment of organiser for the New Zealand Workers' Union in 1969; upheaval in union involving theft, abuse of privilege, violence; role in crisis; reference to Robert Muldoon, Bill Dempster, Trevor Campbell, Jimmy Hill, John Sylvester, Bill Anderson. Discusses the 1972 crisis in detail with reference to Norm Verrall, Sam Wilson, Des O'Regan, Jack Abbott, Ivan Reddish, Dan Long, Stan Rodger, Jim Knox, Norman Kirk, Tom Skinner, Harold Duncan, Harold Kelliher. Describes relationship between union and Ministry of Works; acting as an unofficial spokesman for Ministry of Works; compares it with private enterprise; recalls the cooperation of commissioners of works; system of local union secretaries on construction sites; reference to Jack Chesterman, Colin McLeod and Mike Williams; employment conditions in Ministry of Works; the Public Service Tribunal; reference to Harold Duncan, industrial lawyer; issues in 1970s, wage increases, back pay, allowances. Discusses the Works Corporation dismantling the system; problems that may be caused by change of Labour Relations Act, reference to Marsden Point, Kawerau, Cromwell, New Plymouth, New Zealand Steel; assessments of power requirements of future; environmental backlashes; attitude toward conservationists; creation of jobs; the infrastructure of small contractors; reference to membership on Landcorp Board; conflict between Labour Party and union; importance of labour laws; record of industrial disputes with Ministry of Works; politicians dealt with; dismissal procedures developed in union; major issue facing union members. Access Contact - See oral history librarian Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Judith Fyfe Venue - Dan Duggan's home at 23 Wakely Road, Newlands, Wellington Accompanying material - Copy of two page information brochure from the New Zealand Workers' Union Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-001847 - OHC-001849 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 283. Search dates: 1933 - 1988

Date: 1930 - 1935

Reference: Eph-A-PSYCH-1900/1939

Description: Includes: ca 1935: Envelope showing a sticker and quotation relating to Mental Hospital Reform. Envelope is addressed to the Hon J A McCullough, M.L.C., Parliament Buildings, Wellington. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints and photolithographs, sizes varying below 240 mm.

Date: 13 July 1983 - 13 Jul 1983

From: New Zealand Nursing Education and Research Foundation oral history project

By: Wilson, Gwendoline Edna Borrie, 1912-1994; Sym, D M, active 1983

Reference: OHInt-0014/181

Description: Gwendoline Edna Borrie Wilson registered as a psychiatric nurse in 1912. Recalls training at Seacliff and working in Australia and at Porirua and Ashburton Hall hospitals - describes the latter. Gives her philosophy of life. Discusses drug addicts and role of relatives with psychiatric patients. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Dunedin Other - limited biographical information available Interviewer(s) - D M Sym Venue - 72 Nelson Street, Dunedin Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-000084; OHLC-000069 Tape numbers - OHLC-04117 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 interview(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.

Date: 25 November 1983 - 25 Nov 1983

From: New Zealand Nursing Education and Research Foundation oral history project

By: Wellington, Sylvia Blanche, 1917-2009; Nicholls, Margaret Isabel, 1922-

Reference: OHInt-0014/173

Description: Miss Sylvia Wellington trained as a nurse at Waikato Hospital, registering 1944. Did Plunket training at Karitane Hospital, Wellington. Recalls experience at Selwyn Private Psychiatric Hospital, Auckland and change to Public Health Nursing at Hamilton, later returning to Waikato Hospital A & E Department and arthritis clinic. Discusses salaries, working conditions etc. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Hamilton Other - limited biographical information available Interviewer(s) - Margaret Nicholls Venue - 9 Summit Terrace, Hamilton Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-000123; OHLC-000096; OHLC-004369 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.