Alpers, Oscar Thorwald Johan, 1867-1927

Date: 1888-1903

By: Alpers, Oscar Thorwald Johan, 1867-1927

Reference: MS-0050

Description: Other letters from A Wilson, W Marris, J Luxford, J Bryce and some correspondence on the `Parihaka controversy'. New Zealand verse is discussed throughout and particularly the Canterbury Rhymers Relationship complexity - See also Alpers Papers (MS-Papers-0086) Quantity: 1 volume(s) (97 pages). Physical Description: Typescript (photocopy) (25 cm; without cover)

Date: [ca 1920s]

From: Barrer, Nina Agatha Rosamund, 1879-1965 : Papers

Reference: MSI-Papers-0182-127

Description: Speeches by Prof Macmillan Brown and Mr Alpers; poem by Prof Wall; programmes, etc; photographs of Canterbury College and the Avon; news cuttings, `Canterbury College 1873-1923' - Special supplement of the Press, 12 May 1923 Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: Between 1923 and 1928

From: Moore, Robert Percy, 1881-1948 :Panoramic photographs of New Zealand

By: Alpers, Oscar Thorwald Johan, 1867-1927

Reference: Pan-0940-F

Description: Panoramic view of a two-storeyed house on the banks of the Wairarapa Stream, Fendalton, Christchurch. The view shows a lawn sloping down to the river, willows on the right. A rowing boat is moored in front of the house, and a smaller boat with a double paddle is pulled up onto grass. There are bench seats near the water. Taken by Robert Percy Moore. Inscriptions: Marginal notes on negative - O.T.J. Alpers, ChCh Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 19.7 x 69.6 cm

Date: 1901

Reference: Eph-A-MUSIC-1901

Description: Includes: Mr Maughan Barnett and Herr Max Hoppe. Series of three concerts. First concert. Accompanist Cyril Towsey. Sydney Street Schoolroom, 23 September 1901. Programme Mr Maughan Barnett and Herr Max Hoppe. Series of three concerts. Second concert. Accompanist Cyril Towsey. Sydney Street Schoolroom, 3 October 1901. Programme Gertie Campion benefit (With Madoleine Webbe, Gertrude Spooner, Abel Rowe, Ivy Alison, Mr O E Farrow, Abel Rowe, Mrs Abel Rowe, Hamilton Hodges, Gertie Campion, Laura and Charles Rollo, Madame Cecilia Staunton, John Fuller, Lawrence Abrahams, Fred Byron, Wilfred Manning, Kitty Campion, orchestra under Sam Jackson). His Majesty's Theatre, Auckland, 17 January [1901]. Programme Jean Gerardy, the renowned Belgian violoncellist, under the direction of Mr A H Canby [with Laurence Phillip]. Opera House, 7 August 1901. Programme Mr Clifford Walker's recital, under the patronage of the Christchurch Savage Club (With Mr A J W Bunz, Mr W Percy Denton, Mr H M Reeves, Mr O T J Alpers). Choral Hall, Christchurch, 26 July 1901. Programme Quantity: 5 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Printed programmes, up to octavo size, some illustrated.

Date: n d

From: Ries family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-2272-10

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s) (2 copies).

Date: 1929, [ca 2000-2004]

From: Jones, Jenny Robin, 1947- : Research papers and transcripts

Reference: MS-Papers-11793-23

Description: Contains a bound photocopy of the unpublished doctoral thesis, `Literature in New Zealand' by E H McCormick, originally written in 1929. The document has a more recent cover sheet and table of contents, likely created by Jones. Original thesis available in the papers of McCormick, Eric Hall (Dr), 1906-1995 held at Turnbull Library, see Library reference MSX-4251. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [ca 1959]

From: Mulgan, Alan Edward, 1881-1962 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0224-01

Description: Letters re career of O T J Alpers. Includes letters from his son Peter and Mrs Alpers, and some notes. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1989-1994

From: Mason, Andrew Valentine, 1950-2009 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-9393-017

Description: Includes correspondence with Andrew Campbell of Godwit Press relating to `Vital writing: NZ stories and poems' first published in 1990, with Antony Alpers relating to `Confident tomorrows', and with Owen Marshall relating to `The role of Jenny Pen' Quantity: 1 folder(s).

From: Australian Joint Copying Project : Miscellaneous Series microfilm

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-20-2615

Description: Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: [1924-1977]

From: Lawlor, Patrick Anthony, 1893-1979 : Papers

Reference: 77-067-8/12

Description: Correspondence with R A Singer, O T J Alpers and Ormond Wilson; clippings re many New Zealand authors; and transcripts from Lawlor's diaries for various times between 1933 and 1949 in which he writes of his meetings with various literary (and other) figures Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1920-1931

From: Alexander Turnbull Library (Wellington) : Correspondence files

Reference: MS-Papers-0181-013

Description: Names of identifiable correspondents entered in Name Field Also: B H Blackwell, publisher, Oxford (1921); Judge Blair re O Alpers; A C Blake (1920); Isabelle Blake (1923). Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1931-1960

From: Mulgan, Alan Edward, 1881-1962 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0224-12

Description: Correspondence O T J Alpers (Charles S Thomas, 1960); re journalism, Who does the journalist write for? (Edmund Godfrey Webber); copy of a letter giving Press Gallery gossip of political figures, 1880s and 1890s (Frederick W Weston); `Spur of morning', 1960 (Whitcombe and Tombs); Mrs Airini Woodhouse with personal mention of her station ballads; and Maida Wylks re her father. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1882-1903

From: Scott, Richard George, 1923-2020: Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-8572-58

Description: Government reports, extracts from `Taranaki Punch' copies of correpondence re Bryce between Alpers and Triggs. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1865-1905

By: Alpers, Oscar Thorwald Johan, 1867-1927

Reference: MS-0049

Description: Typed transcript of letters contained in Alpers papers (MS-Papers-0086) Quantity: 1 volume(s) (64 pagees). Physical Description: Typed transcript (25 cm; green cloth)

Date: 1900-1927

By: Alpers, Oscar Thorwald Johan, 1867-1927

Reference: MS-Papers-0086

Description: Includes correspondence between Alpers, R F Irvine and others regarding publication of `The progress of New Zealand in this century' 1902. The many correspondents include John Bryce about the Parihaka incident, William Pember Reeves, H E Jones, Ernest Rutherford, Sir William Marris, Samuel Butler and Mary Colborne-Veel. New Zealand poetry is discussed throughout, particulary the Canterbury Rhymers. Quantity: 14 folder(s). 0.14 Linear Metres. Finding Aids: Detailed inventory available.

Date: 27 Mar 1900

By: Ewen, Charles Alfred, 1852-1921

Reference: MS-Papers-1882

Description: Letter from book-collector C A Ewen to O T J Alpers summarising nineteenth century literature relating to New Zealand Source of title - Supplied title Quantity: 1 folder(s) (7 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (photocopy)

Date: 1919, 1932-1936

From: Alexander Turnbull Library (Wellington) : Correspondence files

Reference: MS-Papers-0181-097

Description: Names of correspondents not entered in the Name Field include: A G Adams; Hon C E Macmillan re Bishop Monrad; Ethel R Algie; Hazel Allison; American Anthrologist; Miss I Amos re tokens; Miss D E Anderson; E S Andrews; Andrews, Baty & Co Ltd; Sister M St Angela; Auckland Grammar School; Australian Council for Educational Research; Australian National Travel Association; Miss K Ayre; NZ Amateur Athletic Assn; Auckland Zoological Society; Auckland Harbour Board; Professor Sewell (Auckland University College); Australian National Research Council; J J Adams (NZ Herald); J W T Adams; W Adams; Dept of Agriculture; Elvie Aitken; NZ Alpine Club; American Geographical Society; Mrs F Anthony; Major A Armstrong (Salvation Army); Art NZ Quarterly; May Arthur. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1927?], 1951

From: Heenan, Joseph William Allan (Sir), 1888-1951 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1132-378

Description: MS notes ... Bill to make better provision for the printing and publication of sonnets... (On the death of Hon W E Parry, 1951) The late Mr Justice Alpers (1927?) Anon. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1945

By: Alpers, Oscar Thorwald Johan, 1867-1927

Reference: qMS-0062

Description: Short story in the form of a reminiscence of a confidence trickster in Australia and New Zealand Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 volume(s) (12 pages). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (34cm, blue pamphlet case)

Date: 1905

By: Kennaway, Walter (Sir), 1835-1920; Weekly press (Newspaper)

Reference: A-096-016

Description: A standing caricature of Christchurch barrister, poet, writer and actor, O T J Alpers. He is shown formally dressed, his wig on a stand in front of him. Behind him are two books, 'Jubilee rhymes' and 'Progress of N Z', along with a theatrical mask, crossed fencing foils, a scroll bearing the words Pygmalion, Malvolio, Scrap Paper, Fools Paradise, and another scroll with the words Jubilee ode, suggesting his interests and activities Other Titles - Pygmalion, Malvolio, Jubilee Rhymes, Progress of N Z Extended Title - Press portraits no 102. The weekly press, Wednesday, April 19th, 1905. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph, image 282 x 185 mm on sheet 341 x 231 mm