Beeby, Clarence Edward, 1902-1998

Date: Jul-Aug 1978

From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection

Reference: 77-107-16

Description: Interviews undertaken by King of Sir Alister McIntosh, Harold Kemp, Dr Beeby and Noel Pharazyn as part of his research for a biography of Peter Fraser Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescripts (carbon copies)

Date: 1951

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-1951

Description: Includes: Auckland Amateur Operatic Society Inc. presents its thirty-second season "Show boat". Produced by John N Thomson. St James Theatre, 19-31 May 1951. Programme (2 copies) Christchurch Operatic Society (Inc) present "Bless the bride", produced by Stan Lawson. Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 6 October 1951. Programme Ex-Services Operatic Society Incorporated proudly present another N.Z. premiere "Castles in Spain", a South American musical romance. Produced by Leonard Green; musical director Lindsay Hall. Playhouse Auckland, commencing 20 October 1951. Programme Gisborne Amateur Operatic Society presents "Our Miss Gibbs. Produced by Cecily Gregory; musical director D G Dyer. 1951. Programme (partial) Light Opera Company present the all-time record-breaking comic opera triumph "The merry widow". Producer Molly Donald; musical director Frank Poore. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 3 November 1951. Promotional pamphlet only Masterton Choral Society presents concert version of "Maritana", composed by Vincent W Wallace. Conductor Robert Matthews; pianiste Hazel Thompson. Knox Hall Masterton, 23 June 1951. Programme (2 copies) Palmerston North Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society presents "The merry widow". Producer Eva Moore. Opera House Palmerston North, from 24 November [1951]. Programme Palmerston North Technical School presents Gilbetrt & Sullivan's "Yeomen of the guard", with Alex Lindsay Orchestra. Conductor Anthony Larsen; piano Doris Sheppard. 1951. Programme Timaru Choral Society. "The bartered bride", music by Frederic Smetana; libretto by Karel Sabina. Theatre Royal Timaru, 30 July 1951. Programme Wellington Musical & Dramatic Society (Inc) presents "The count of Luxembourg". Producer and musical director Edward Beeby. Grand Opera House Wellington, 21-28 July 1951. Programme (2 copies) and ticket Quantity: 11 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm.

Date: 1973

From: Beeby, Clarence Edward, 1902-1998 :Photographs

Reference: PA1-o-877

Description: Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

Date: 1938

From: National Library of New Zealand: Photographs

Reference: PAColl-0521

Description: Copy of a photograph of the inauguration of the Country Library Serivce taken on the steps of the Parliamentary Library with the Prime Minster Michael Savage, the Minister of Finance Walter Nash etc. Key to the photograph is included. Quantity: 1 b&w copy photographic print(s).

Date: 1939-1945

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

By: New Zealand. National Film Unit; Marriott, (Lieutenant), active 1943

Reference: PA1-q-292

Description: Photographs of military activities and war work in New Zealand during World 2, 1939-1945, taken by various photographers and compiled for official use. This album contains photographs on pages 1-54 (Pages 55-149 are empty). Activities include training in building of fascines and revetments for protecting trench walls; barbed wire "concertina"; excavation of command posts (part of a defensive trench system); the use of a 2" mortar; anti-tank rifle instruction; instruction in identifying enemy weapons including grenades and land mines and use of an electric mine detector. The cookery wing in action in the open air; artillery school of instruction; signallers establishing communication & erecting a telegraph pole; use of a 25-pounder; bayonet practice; medical training including rescue of wounded, use of an improvised stretcher, improvised raft for a river crossing carrying the stretcher, transfer to an ambulance, and finally a view of an actual open-air operation. The arrival of Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt, shown with New Zealand dignitaries (p 18). Men and women who have returned on furlough parading through Wellington on their way to a luncheon given in their honour by the RSA (p 19-21, 38-40); the arrival of repatriated Prisoners of War being greeted by friends and family in Wellington (p 33-36) A huge crowd celebrating the victory over the Italians at Liberty Corner, on the intersection of Hunter Street, Featherston Street and Lambton Quay (Friday 3rd September 1943) Ceremonies at an undentified marae including Maori dance, haka, poi dances and speeches by military officers. Pages 28-30 show the visit of a British Military Mission to the Forest & Jungle Warfare Wing of the Army School of Instruction, with demonstrations of jungle training. Women are shown with views of the Women's Land Service (Land Army), and also as Post & Telegraph drivers collecting huge bags of mail from a ship. Infantry students at the Army School, Trentham are shown in a river crossing exercise near Foxton, building rafts big enough to carry people, vehicles and weaponry. Launching a fuel barge built at the Wellington Patent Company's shipyards at Evans Bay, where the ceremony was performed by Managing Director Mr Jamieson. Pages 49-53 show photographs of Polish refugee children arriving and settling into the refugee camp at Pahiatua. Pages 53 and 54 show the official opening of a new Model Kindergarten in Hospital Road, Newtown (Saturday 18th November, 1943), opened by the Prime Minister Peter Fraser. Also present were the Labour MP for Wellington South, Robert Mckeen and his wife Jessie Mckeen, Mrs J A Doctor (President of the Free Kindergarten Association), and Dr Clarence Beeby (Director of Education). Arrangement: Images in album form single numerical sequence, 438-598 Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with dark blue cloth cover, black corners and spine; 34.5 x 22.0 cm

Date: 28, 30 Jan 2004, 4, 11, 16, 17, 24, Feb 2004, 30 Mar 2004 - 28 Jan 2004 - 30 Mar 2004

From: Blumhardt Foundation - Doreen Blumhardt Oral History Project

By: Blumhardt Foundation; Blumhardt, Doreen (Dame), 1914-2009; Oldham, Philippa Jane, 1957-

Reference: OHInt-0772-01

Description: Oral history interview with Doreen Blumhardt, born 1914 in Whangarei. Details family background - discusses German heritage. Talks about the family farm at Whareora - describes family home. Talks about daily life on the farm. Discusses her upbringing - talks about the value of good education and learning music. Mentions growing up in a bilingual environment. Talks about the family moving to Whangarei during the Depression - describes their house. Details schooling - mentions Director of the Whangarei High School Orchestra Mr Dunn. Discusses moving to Christchurch to live and work with her aunt Eleanore Blumhardt. Mentions attending Cantebury College School of Art - recalls her time there. Mentions Brian Brake, Cecil Kelly, Isley James, Kitty Driver, Lance Macaskill, Walter Harris, Sophie Canning and Dr Clarence Beeby. Talks about attending Christchurch Teachers College - describes first experiences teaching. Refers to own creative work completed during this tertiary study - discusses her love of weaving and first experiences using clay - mentions Luke Adams. Refers to teaching positions as Art Teacher in Nelson and Head of Art at Christchurch Teachers' College. Discusses treatment of family during World War II - mentions brother losing his job and their father's internment. Talks about joining the Air Force WAF's. Mentions Dame Ngaio Marsh. Refers to appointment as National Advisor in Arts and Crafts - discusses what this role entailed. Mentions her offices at Waterloo School. Discusses Beeby's vision for New Zealand art education - mentions Walter Harris and Phillip Smithells. Discusses overseas travel - talks about attending Brighton College of Arts and touring local schools with Ronald Horton, and attending teachers' conferences in Mannheim and Paris. Discusses becoming Head of the Art Department at Wellington College of Education upon her return. Discusses the foundation of the College's art collection - mentions John Drawbridge, Brian Carmody, John Ritson, Cliff Whiting, Laughton and Jenny Patrick. Talks about playing in the 3YA Orchestra. Discusses evolution of New Zealand pottery - talks about 'New Zealand Potters Magazine' - mentions Leigh Thompson, Bernard Leach, Peter Stitchbury, and Helen Mason. Discusses pottery applications and techniques. Discusses building and operation of the kiln on Harbour View Road, Wellington - mentions Roy Cowan, Freda Anderson, and David Carson-Parker. Details trip to Japan -discusses Japanese pottery. Talks about becoming Vice President of the New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts - discusses the Academy's exhibitions. Details her involvement in the publishing of 'New Zealand Potters, Their Works, Their Words'. Talks about the honours and awards she has received over the years. Discusses her accomplishments in teaching. Talks about the impact of religion on her life. Oral history video recording with Doreen Blumhardt at her home in Wellington. Talks about her pottery studio - details the layout and the allocation of work spaces. Discusses the applications and techniques of the pottery process - talks about plaster moulds, wax resist work, and the use of iron oxide. Shows pieces made for the 2004 New Zealand Festival of the Arts. Discusses her inspirations and influences. Details specific works of art within her collection. Access Contact - See Oral History Librarian Interviewer(s) - Pip Oldham Accompanying material - Biographical information relating to Doreen Blumhardt; Biographical chronology of Doreen Blumhardt; Curriculum Vitae of Doreen Blumhardt; Copies of investiture invitation, election as Fellow to the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, and a citation of Doreen Blumhardt for the graduation ceremony, 1st May 1991, Victoria University of Wellington; list of photographs held on Disc 1 and 2; Summary of video recordings OHV-0998 - OHV-1001. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-014173 OHC- 014138, OHC-014139, OHC-014140, OHC-014141, OHC-014142, OHC-014143 Quantity: 7 C60 cassette(s). 4 videocassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 14 Electronic document(s) - abstract. 1 interview(s). 5.12 Hours and minutes Duration. Physical Description: Textual files - Microsoft word Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-5067, OHDL-001279. Search dates: 1914 - 2004

Date: 1959

Reference: Eph-A-EDUCATION-1959-01

Description: Pamphlet gives the order of speakers, and list of sponsoring organisations. Speakers included the Rt Hon Walter Nash (Prime Minister), the Hon J R Marshall, W Smith of the NZ Education Boards' Association, Mr O Conibear, Mr S G Russell, the Hon David Smith (chancellor, University of New Zealand), W R Edwards (president NZ Post-Primary Teachers' Association), Mr H H Hawkins (President NZEI), Professor C L Bailey (Chairman NZCER), the Hon P O S Skoglund (Minister of Education). Music was provided by the Alex Lindsay Orchestra with soloist Mrs H G Markham, accompanied by Mrs D M Murray. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress on sheet folded to 210 x 163 mm.

Date: [1956-1960]

From: Sutch, William Ball (Dr), 1907-1975 : Papers

Reference: 96-145-2/13

Description: Unsorted correspondence from a variety of people on a variety of topics and includes some family certificates and death notices; letter from C E Beeby re jobs at UNESCO (1960),`Monthly Review' (US) correspondence, invitation from Sir Walter Nash, Mt Egmont expedition, official letters re salaries and grading, Danish furniture catalogues and clippings (part of T) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [ca 1927-1988]

By: Beeby, Clarence Edward, 1902-1998

Reference: PAColl-3004

Description: Contains further Beeby papers Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 33 b&w original photographic print(s). 2 b&w copy photographic print(s). 8 colour original photographic print(s). 1 album(s). 0.60 Linear Metres. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-0163 : Beeby, Clarence Edward, 1902-1998 : Papers.

Date: 1976-1991

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

Reference: MS-Papers-4680-17

Description: Contains notes and background material including correspondence, journal and typescript of a diary written in France; identified persons entered under Name below Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1940s-1990s]

From: Aikman, Colin Campbell (Dr), 1919-2002 :Photographs

Reference: PAColl-9411

Description: Photographs relating to the career of Colin Aikman, including activities at United Nations, and University of South Pacific. Other - Some of the images in this collection feature, and are identified in, 'Samoa: the making of the constitution' by Lauofo Meti. (Ask staff to check Reftracker RTR1018230 for details) Quantity: 52 b&w original photographic print(s). 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). 12 b&w copy photographic print(s). 2 colour original photographic print(s).

Date: 1962

From: Riske, Marcus 1906- : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5398-10

Description: Personal and professional correspondence, while Riske was working in Uganda Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts

Date: 1927-1972

From: Beeby, Clarence Edward, 1902-1998 :Photographs

Reference: PAColl-3004-1

Description: Beeby at the first and later UNESCO conferences and conference events, on his honeymoon in Europe in 1927, with family and friends in the 1930s, and visiting Indonesia in the 1970s. Quantity: 8 colour original photographic print(s). 24 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 8 Aug 1979 - 08 Aug 1979

From: Kidman, Fiona Judith (Dame), 1940- : Sound recordings

By: Beeby, Clarence Edward, 1902-1998; Alley, Elizabeth, active 1965-2018

Reference: OHInt-0108-42

Description: Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Elizabeth Alley Venue - NZBC Studios Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT7-0293, OHT7-0294, OHT7-0295; OHLC-000747 Quantity: 4 7" reel(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.

Date: 11 and 18 Oct 1979 (broadcast)

From: Radio New Zealand Looking Back programmes

By: Beeby, Clarence Edward, 1902-1998

Reference: OHInt-0040/20

Description: Clarence Beeby describes his early life, the rapid development of his career as a psychologist and teacher, as the first director of the New Zealand Council for Educational Research, and then as Director General of Education, a position he held for 20 years. He describes the many challenges facing him in that capacity. Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Eliabeth Alley Venue - New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation studios, Wellington Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-000326 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 interview(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available. Search dates: 1979

Date: 1992

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

Reference: MS-Papers-5421-04

Description: Contains correspondence from various people, 1992; identified persons entered under Name. Also includes letters and cards from Tony [?] Beyer of the University of Auckland, Paul of Howick, Auckland, Joy of Tauranga, Lynley [?] Millar of Invercargill, Michael of the University of Koln, Michael writing from Sydney, Michael from Roseneath, Dunedin, Pam of Palmerston North, Janet from the English Language Institute, Victoria University of Wellington, Nola Borrell for a writing workshop, Tim of Lusaka, with note from Rob Turrell of Ulm, Germany, Paula of Churton Park, Wellington, Stephanie of Lilyfield, NSW, [?] Niall of Dublin, Thelma of Taradale, Margaret of Marton, Hazel of St Kilda, Victoria, Australia, and a card from another workshop. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1992

Reference: ArtEph-1992-N-11

From: Gordon Tovey Archive sound recordings

By: Beeby, Clarence Edward, 1902-1998; Leckie, Neil Gunn, -2011

Reference: OHInt-0675/05

Description: Interviewer(s) - Carol Henderson Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.

From: Association of Polytechnics in New Zealand: Oral history project

By: Beeby, Clarence Edward, 1902-1998

Reference: OHInt-0310-06

Description: Access Contact - Oral History Curator Interviewer(s) - Jim Sullivan Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available some transcripts held by APNZ.

Date: [1980-1985]

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

Reference: MS-Papers-6912-152

Description: Articles, essays, clippings and correspondence relating to Edmond's interest in American poets and poetry; includes applications for funding to visit the United States and several poems by Sally McNall Other Titles - Poetry Society of America newsletter (n11, winter 1983) Other Titles - Poetry pilot, May, Jun 1983 Other Titles - Envoy, n43 Other Titles - Poetry Society of America bulletin (v52-53, fall 1982/winter 1983) Quantity: 1 folder(s).