Journalist and author. During the 1930s was a writer of stories, novels and essays in Christchurch. Became leader-writer on the Southland Times 1936 and was editor 1946-1948. Editor of the New Zealand Listener 1949-1967, when her retired. From 1972 to 1973, he returned as acting-editor for that publication. After his retirement, continued writing on social, literary and historical themes.
Holcroft, Montague Harry, 1902-1993
Holcroft, Monte, 1902-1993, M H H, 1902-1993
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Audio
Interview with Monty Holcroft
Date: 8 January 1992 - 08 Jan 1992
By: Holcroft, Montague Harry, 1902-1993; Elder, Sam J, active 1974-1990s
Reference: OHColl-0293/1
Description: Montague Harry Holcroft born 1902. Talks about his experiences of the New Zealand Bush in his youth and his father's love for the bush. Recalls leaving school aged 15 and being unable to go to university due to parents' circumstances. Reference to headmaster, Mr Burton Brown. Describes experiences overseas and the hardships suffered in London. Returned from London in 1930 and talks about his six years of Freelance writing during the depression, before getting a job with Southland Times, writing a daily column on Social History. Talks about his time as editor of the Listener, with reference to editorials against Capital Punishment. Mentions Ralph Hannan. Gives his opinion on Welfare State. Mentions Maori problems. Considers, that of the three books he had published, `Brazilian Daughter' was his favourite. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Sanson Interviewer(s) - Sam Elder Venue - Sanson, Manawatu Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available MS-Papers-4437.
Other
Personal and business correspondence
Date: 1956-1957
From: Stead, Christian Karlson, 1932- : Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-12831-291
Description: Contains mixed personal and business correspondence sent and received by C K Stead from 1956 to 1957. Title supplied by Library. Arrangement: Papers in the this folder were originally bound with a binder clip. A note at the front of the papers reads: "1956-57. 15 FS items xeroxed. 16 CB items xeroxed. Dec 2003 - 2 Curnow letters removed, also 2 Janet Frame items not previously noticed." Quantity: 1 folder(s). Processing information: Binder clip was not kept.
Manuscript
When can you start? (chapter 1-10)
Date: 1995-2002
From: Fry, Alexander Sydney, 1926-2006: Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-8493-1
Description: `When can you start?', an autobiography of Fry's life up until the 1960s describing his childhood, education, war service and employment as a journalist for the Southern Cross newspaper and the New Zealand Listener and editorial work for A H & A W Reed. Chapter 1 begins with Fry arriving in Wellington from Christchurch in 1948 and he describes his experiences working as a journalist for the Southern Cross newspaper and gives his impressions of Wellington, including being a student at Victoria University College in the late 1940s and early 1950s. He then reverts back to his childhood, describing growing up in Wallsend and Christchurch, attending Papanui Technical College and being apprenticed as an electrician. Chapter 10 ends in 1944 when Fry enrolled in the Royal Navy 21st Fleet Airm draft to be trained in England. Names referred to in the text are entered in the name index. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript
Audio
Interview with Alexander Fry
Date: 9 11 1994 - 09 Nov 1994
From: Interviews about Denis Glover by Gordon Ogilvie
By: Fry, Alexander Sydney, 1926-2006
Reference: OHInt-0576-09
Description: Alexander Fry was a journalist at the 'Listener' magazine from 1952-1991, and he describes first meeting Denis Glover when he was asked to edit a series of interviews on high-profile New Zealanders to boost publication. Describes being impressed by Glover's interview, which didn't need any editing. Describes Glover's reaction to being dismissed by Harry Tombs of the Wingfield Press. Describes Glover as a man of real warmth with wit, and a good friend to have. Talks about Glover being the self-appointed jester at many events. Describes his relationship with Khura Glover and compares this with his relationship with Lyn Glover. Talks about Glover's behaviour toward the Soviet Union's literary delegation. Interviewer(s) - Gordon Ogilvie Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-008798a Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 45 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-2809.
Manuscript
Correspondence - Garrett-Innes
Date: [1940-1976]
From: Glover, Denis James Matthews, 1912-1980 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0418-039
Description: Includes letter to Lieut-Cmdr Glanville re liquor on HMNZS `Pegasus' (1954); joke police report from F Glass re Glover; letters from Granvilles in England; letter from Auntie Tat; poems by Brian Gregory; circular letter from Rita Harris from Ibadan, Nigeria; Save Open Country publicity. Identified persons entered under Name. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.
Manuscript
Correspondence D to J
Date: 1977
From: Fleming, Charles Alexander (Sir), 1916-1987 : Papers
Reference: 87-208-162
Description: Mainly inward correspondence relating to ornithology, publishing and conservation issues particularly relating to native forests. Includes Fleming's submission to the Minister of Forests that Westland National Park include the southern part of Okarito and the Waikikupa State Forest; his letter to the Director-General of Forests about Whirinaki Forest and his report `Chathams revisited - a sentimental journey'. Letters are selectively indexed. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts
Manuscript
Correspondence and miscellaneous papers
Date: 1956-1973
From: Ballantyne, David Watt, 1924-1986 : Papers
Reference: 88-012-04A/6
Description: Inward and outward correspondence; identified persons entered under Name below. Also includes letters from Kay to Viv, Hoon Hay, Christchurch; Roy [?] Costello, Lee Green, London; letters to Keith; and Sir re a job in New Zealand; from Frank to Stephen, re maths; clippings; personal financial papers and other material; also photo of woman, possibly pregnant. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Manuscript
Research papers for Frank Sargeson; a life
Date: [199-]
From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection
Reference: 97-042-19/24
Description: Research papers relating to Roderick Finlayson, A G Pickard, G R Gilbert, Denis Glover, Ian Hamilton, Anna Kavan and Monty Holcroft Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holographs, typescripts and printed matter
Audio
Interview with Judy Callingham
Date: 18 Jun 1991
From: Women writing for theatre in New Zealand in the 1980s
By: Callingham, Judy, active 1980s-1990s
Reference: OHInt-0617/01
Description: Discusses the play by Judy Callingham `Pawn to Queen Two'. Describes how it was successfully workshopped at Downstage by Phil Mann and then produced by Ewan Upsten. Recalls positive critical response initially followed by harsh criticism from female critics. Briefly describes its theme of homosexuality and mentions the illegality of homosexuality in 1981 when the play was written. Talks about writing comedy. Comments on character development in writing and conveying the characters' message. Mentions that television and radio writing is more lucrative and less personally damaging than writing for the stage. Comments that the playwright gives over editorial direction with radio and television production. Discusses the amount of box office take playwrights receive from copyright. Talks about starting writing at the `Listener' at the age of seventeen and becoming the television weather girl two years later. Mentions Monte Holcroft. Mentions having written in Australia. Describes her return to writing and how she fits it in to a day particularly when her children were young. Mentions having written for `Close to home', `Buck House', and `For the love of Mike'. Describes her admiration for writers Jane Galletly, Michael Noonan, Keith Aberdein, Patricia Grace, Keri Hulme and others. Talks about the difficulty of writing cross culturally. Comments on the increased number of women writers and the absence of their works in productions at Downstage. Mentions that writing is a lonely life and emphasises the importance of organisations such as the Writers' Guild. Mentions Peter Bland, Mervyn Thompson and Fiona Samuels. Interviewer(s) - Colleen Cleary Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 interview(s). 1.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-3430.
Manuscript
Correspondence relating to television reviews for the Dominion
Date: 1969
From: Catley, Christine McKelvie Cole (Dame), 1922-2011 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-11651-205
Description: Contains letters to Catley from readers of her television reviews in the Dominion newspaper. Also some related clippings. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter
Manuscript
Correspondence with authors (1)
Date: 1978-1993, 2002-2003
From: Catley, Christine McKelvie Cole (Dame), 1922-2011 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-11651-257
Description: Correspondence (letters and printed emails) mainly relates to manuscripts submitted to Cape Catley Ltd. Only some of the correspondents' names are indexed here. Also parts of some manuscripts and notes on Bill Reeves autobiography. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter
Manuscript
Contracts, royalty statements and related papers
Date: 1975, 1982-1990
From: Catley, Christine McKelvie Cole (Dame), 1922-2011 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-11651-270
Description: Includes correspondence with distributors, publishers and other parties Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescripts and printed matter (some photocopies)
Manuscript
Business correspondence and other papers (2)
Date: 1980-1989
From: Catley, Christine McKelvie Cole (Dame), 1922-2011 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-11651-271
Description: Not all names indexed here Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter (some photocopies)
Manuscript
Correspondence - Chronological sequence
Date: 1964-1966
From: Wendt, Albert, 1939- : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-11619-196
Description: Letters kept in chronological sequence. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
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
Monte Holcroft - Correspondence and other papers
Date: 1982-1988
From: Catley, Christine McKelvie Cole (Dame), 1922-2011 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-11651-133
Description: Comprises correspondence between Holcroft and Catley relating to Holcroft's books `A sea of words', `The way of a writer' and `The grieving time'. Also other correspondence concerning publishing arrangements, book promotion, clippings of book reviews and articles, mock-ups of dust jackets and other papers. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter (some photocopies)
Manuscript
Monte Holcroft - Literary Fund application
Date: 1985
From: Catley, Christine McKelvie Cole (Dame), 1922-2011 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-11651-132
Description: Contains correspondence, guide sheets and copy of application form, seeking financial assistance to publish `The way of a writer' by Holcroft. Also letter concerning translation of the book into braille. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts
Manuscript
Monte Holcroft - Correspondence and other papers
Date: 1970-1972, 1982-2001
From: Catley, Christine McKelvie Cole (Dame), 1922-2011 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-11651-131
Description: Comprises correspondence between Monte Holcroft and Catley, mainly relating to his autobigraphies `A sea of words' (1983) and `The way of a writer' (1986). Also other correspondence, articles on Holcroft, book reviews and loose notes. Film negatives enclosed in correspondence from Holcroft are now located at 35mm-100829-100865 and 1/4-125296-125303. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter (some photocopies)
Manuscript
Letters
Date: August-November 1978
From: Glover, Denis James Matthews, 1912-1980 : Papers
Reference: 80-387-015
Description: Comprises inwards and outwards letters (carbon copies). Includes newspaper clippings, New Zealand Literary Fund newsletter, Radio New Zealand (BCNZ) copyright approval form, book price list, TV ONE contract, poem for Denis Glover (possibly by Lauris Edmond), and rough draft of poem by Glover.. Arrangement: Previously arranged as 80-387 Box one Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript Mss
Audio
Interview with Phillip Wilson
Date: 15 Jul 2000
From: New Zealand Society of Authors (PEN NZ Inc.) oral history project
By: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004; Wilson, Phillip John, 1922-2001
Reference: OHInt-0698-02
Description: Phillip Wilson discusses his membership of PEN and the issues of publishers contracts, royalty arrangements, getting writers recognised and the setting up of the Authors Fund. Refers to Ian Cross. Backgrounds getting job with Listener, referring to his short stories published in magazine `Book Nine'. Describes Oliver Duff, editor of Listener and compares with Monty Holcroft. Mentions the Literary Fund. On leaving the Listener to write full time, recalls working in Forest Service (Kaiangaroa forest) during summer months as a firewatcher, as a means of income. Mentions visit to New Zealand of Gerald Durrell, also visit of John Silken. Talks about friendship with Frank Sargeson and Janet Frame. Discusses the change of name of PEN to Society of Authors. Describes Pat Lawlor. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Michael King Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-012342 Quantity: 1 Interview(s). 1 C60 cassette(s) (side one). 1 transcript(s). 30 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-4168.