English language - Study and teaching

Date: 2006

By: New Zealand. Learning Media

Reference: EphCom-EDUCATION-2006-01

Description: CD and pamphlet advertising a method of teaching written composition (as opposed to handwriting). Quantity: 1 optical disk(s). Physical Description: Computer CD, diameter 120 mm. plus booklet

Date: 1969-1971

From: Pacific Manuscripts Bureau : Records of the Pacific Area

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-08-1189-11

Description: Reports on Aoba Island, cattle production, English cirriculum, future of Islands Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s). Finding Aids: For a complete listing of the contents of this reel see http://rspas.anu.edu.au/pambu/finals/searchLong.php.

Date: 1956

From: Lonsdale, Neil, 1907-1989 :200 original cartoons by Neil Lonsdale from 1955 to 1962.

Reference: A-309-110

Description: Shows two Egyptian school children walking through their school gate. They are talking to each other with an Irish accent. In the background is the school building and a couple of students. Refers to Irishmen teaching English in Egyptian schools. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service..

Date: [1970s?]

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

Reference: MS-Papers-6717-100

Description: Series of daily lessons in oral English from the Government Schools of American Samoa Television Division Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1895 - 1898

From: Strong, Austin, 1881-1952 :[Sketchbooks. ca 1895-1904]

Reference: E-782

Description: Notebook used when Strong was a pupil at Wellington College (1895-1898), includes his signature and school, notes on algebra, chemical elements, Latin declensions, parsing, a sketch of a man swimming with flippers on his feet, a magnet and force field, a sketch of a man possibly a teacher, Svengali and rats, a quick sketch of a cricket umpire, men in historic costume fencing, a sailboat and a sailing ship, quick head and shoulder character sketches, "a memory sketch of our new master Mr Carter", a soccer player with ball, "Arthur Wardlaw in 'Foul play'"; "Arthur Pendennis (P)"; "Becky Sharp (V.F.)"; "My aunt's sister". Quantity: 1 sketchbook(s). Physical Description: Pencil drawings and handwriting in note pad with marbled covers, 100 x 168 mm.

Date: 27 Oct 1998

By: Roland, Zoe Gabrielle, 1973-; Szentirmay, Paul, 1928-2002

Reference: OHColl-0669/1

Description: Discusses the acquisition of the the English language and cultural differences between New Zealand and Hungary. Discusses immigration from Hungary and acceptance in New Zealand. Interviewer(s) - Zoe Roland Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 folder(s) - biographical information. 1 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - other OHA-3876.

Date: 1911, [ca 1920]

By: Marsh, Edith Ngaio (Dame), 1895-1982; Pugh family

Reference: MSX-4075

Description: School exercise book containing essays written by Ngaio Marsh while at St Margaret's College, Christchurch, in 1911; includes marks and corrections made by the teacher; also contains dictation exercises, grammatical rules, and some French exercises; jotted calculations on back cover were made by various members of the Pugh family who at one stage owned the book, ca 1920 Source of title - Supplied title Quantity: 1 volume(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph, ms Provenance: Book originally held by members of the Pugh family

Date: 2 Feb 1994 - 02 Feb 1994

From: Nursing biographies - Wellington Polytechnic, 1973-1998

By: Whitley, Anna, 1958-

Reference: OHInt-0599/13

Description: Anna Whitley (nee Tabunawati) born Kiribati 1958 where she trained as a primary and secondary school teacher. Recalls coming to New Zealand at the age of 21 years to do a Diploma in English as a second language at Victoria University. Discusses decision to join nursing programme at Polytechnic and her difficulties with the English language, passed assignments but failed multi-choice exams. Describes efforts by the Polytechnic to help her and refers to Pushba Wood, Mel Martin and Amanda Bradley. Talks about services for students with English as a second language and emphasises the need for supervision intent on developing their skills. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Yvonne Langridge Venue - Wellington Polytechnic Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-009777 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3256.

Date: 1887

Reference: Eph-B-SCHOOLS-Nelson-1887

Description: Examination papers for: Algebra and trigonometry. Division A Arithmetic English, Forms V and VI Euclid. Division A French. Division I - Subdivision I General paper, Latin. Forms V and VI Latin paper on the books read. Forms V and VI Latin prose composition. Forms V and VI Mechanic, hydrostatics and physical science. Division A Roman history. Forms V and VI Quantity: 10 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress on sheets, sizes varying around 320 x 220 mm. Provenance: Donated by Colin Feslier, Wellington, in 2012. Transfers: Collection accessioned in Ephemera. Other material transferred from there.

Date: [1940], [1973]

From: Edmond, Lauris Dorothy, 1924-2000 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7372-51

Description: English notes, presumably by Edmond, form IIIP; and `The speaking voice of R A K Mason', a critical essay, presumably for her English studies at Victoria University of wellington Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1974

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

By: Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.); Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989; Sports post (Newspaper)

Reference: B-134-561

Description: This cartoon features rough play and violent language in sport and looks at rugby, bowls, golf, horse racing, and cricket and finishes with Billy Jean King who 'crushed' her tennis opponent. Published in the Sports Post Extended Title - But why pick on rugby alone? Other sports seem to be even worse Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and crayon, 370 x 320 mm

Date: [1912-1913]

From: Quartermain family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1807-35

Description: Notebook kept by Quartermain at Boys High School, Christchurch, for historical English, part of the English course Other - Found in the Acquisitions area, ATL, Jun 2001 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (one piece).

Date: 1947-1962

From: Quartermain family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1807-31

Description: File relating to School Certificate examiner; includes marking schedules, list of assistant examiners, instructions to supervisers, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1952, 1953, 1956, 1957, 1958 and 1959 English papers, essay marking suggestions, memorandum on use of guinea-pig scripts, examiners' timetable, honoraria; schedule of marks awarded to guinea-pig scripts, marks available for allottment, queries raised, examination question suggestions and other notes Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1851

From: Pearse, John, 1808-1882: [Album. 1851-1856]

Reference: E-455-f-007-09

Description: The Chaplain standing to the right, his clerical collar visible, while a man in a cap, presumably the Russian pupil learning English, writes in an exercise book, observed by a third man Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink & wash, 67 x 108 mm

Date: [ca 1930s-1970s]

From: Gordon, Ian Alistair, 1908-2004: Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6984-05

Description: Includes Gordon's paper The history of written communication; Nichol Smith's paper History of English studies; and a copy of Printing with Anglo-Saxon types 1566-1715 - Catalogue of a small exhibition at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.03 Linear Metres.

Date: 1889 - 1890

By: G W Bacon & Company Ltd; Scraggs, Alice Mary Maud, 1886-

Reference: Eph-H-EDUCATION-1890-01

Description: Shows three illustrations for each letter of the alphabet, in chart form. There is a decorative border around the outside. Dated with reference to the 1890 inscription. Previously housed at Eph-D-EDUCATION-1890-01; but rehoused to present location in 2018. Inscriptions: Verso - top centre - Alice Maud Mary Scraggs / June 15, 1890 on her fourth birthday / Presented by T. J Scraggs Quantity: 1 colour art print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Coloured lithograph on linen-backed poster, 800 x 523 mm. with wooden battens top and bottom and string for hanging. Provenance: Previously owned by Alice M M Scraggs.

Date: 1952-1953, 1977

From: Gordon, Ian Alistair, 1908-2004: Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6984-08

Description: Includes notes and correspondence re the New Zealand Broadcasting Service series Say it in English series 1-13 (1952) and 1-13 (1953). Also notes re articles in the New Zealand Listener, 1977. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.03 Linear Metres.

Date: [1907-1992]

By: Vogt, Herlof Anton Herlofsen, 1914-1984

Reference: MS-Group-0356

Description: Includes correspondence, drafts of poems, short stories, poetry, drama, autobiography, essays, talks and book and film reviews; papers relating to education and the teaching of English and personal papers. Also papers of Birgitte Vogt. Letters include those from Glover, Frame, Fairburn, Baxter, Curnow, Ashton-Warner, Michael King, John A Lee, Peter Fraser and others Also included is material relating to his work as an educationalist, and general social critic Language - Some papers are in Norwegian; both Anton and Birgit were and are Norwegian Educationalist, poet and social critic Quantity: 123 folder(s). 5 volume(s). 1.60 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, mss, typescripts and printed matter Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donation, 1982 (82-131, 82-182), Purchase, 1994

Date: 1890-1944

From: Stowell, Henry Matthew 1859-1944 :Volumes 1-9

Reference: qMS-1921

Description: Includes research notes on Maori history, language and culture and also Maori and Pakeha whakatauaki Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Holograph and mss

Date: [ca 1981]

From: Gordon, Ian Alistair, 1908-2004: Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6984-09A

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.03 Linear Metres.