Gee, Maurice Gough, 1931-

Date: 1984-1985

From: Stead, Christian Karlson, 1932- : Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-12831-292

Description: Contains mixed personal and business correspondence sent and received by C K Stead from 1984 to 1985. Includes several letters of congratulations to Stead for his CBE award in the 1985 New Years Honours. Includes correspondence from Kay Stead. Other documents include poems by R D Lancaster, Fiona Kidman, and Susan Allpress; and two advertisements for a talk by Stead held by the New Zealand Book Council and Auckland CIty Art Gallery. Title supplied by Library. Arrangement: Papers in the this folder were originally bound with a binder clip. Notes at the front of the papers read: - "1984-85. 31 sheets of Curnow material removed, also 2 Janet Frame items. 20/11/2018 I think I've been through all of this for the memoir." - "1/1/2019 - I've been through all this and taken notes for Memoir. NB programme for Wgtn Writers & Readers Week 1986. 1984-5(6)" Quantity: 1 folder(s). Processing information: Binder clip was not kept.

Date: 1992-1993

From: Stead, Christian Karlson, 1932- : Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-12831-293

Description: Contains mixed personal and business correspondence sent and received by C K Stead from 1992 to 1993. Correspondence includes a series of letters with Stead, Michael King, Maurice Shadbolt, and Warwick Roger regarding a review of Stead's work by King. The folder also contains programmes for the following events: New Zealand Writers' Week 1993 in Dunedin; The Great New Zealand Excruciating Poetry Competition, which was held during New Zealand Writers' Week 1993 and judged by Stead; and Philip King Bookfest 1993, in Christchurch. 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, "1993. This clip contains the Shadbolt/Michael King stuff (Jan) about the [unknown word] letter. (The order possibly jumbled.) 24 sheets of Curnow stuff removed and 2 sheets of Frame stuff." Within these papers was a bundle originally bound with a smaller binder clip. This bundle contained a note which reads, "These belong in the 1993 clip. April 1990." Quantity: 1 folder(s). Processing information: Binder clips were not kept.

Date: 1972

Reference: MS-Papers-0995

Description: Letters and newspaper excerpts relating to conditions of work at Napier Public Library and to the sacking of the librarian and 2 staff members in Jul-Aug 1972 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (19 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and printed matter (photocopies)

Date: 1988 - 1990

By: Apple Computer, Inc.; Gee, Maurice Gough, 1931-

Reference: Curios-037-001

Description: Apple Macintosh computer, model number M5011, with monitor keyboard, ADB mouse, multiple plug and 9VDC adaptor. Contains correspondence and literary files. However these have been copied into the Manuscripts section where they can be consulted after permissions are obtained. The Macintosh SE was a personal computer manufactured by Apple between March 1987 and October 1990. Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Computer/monitor 330 x 240 x 280 mm; keyboard 140 x 418 mm x 42 mm; adaptor 140 x 70 x 60 mm. Provenance: From the collection of Maurice Gee, 2007. Transfers: Collection taken in as a whole in Manuscripts MS-Group-0193. Transfers made from there..

Date: 21 Aug 2008 - 9 Sep 2008 - 08 Sep 2008

From: Arts Foundation of New Zealand Heritage oral history project

By: Gee, Maurice Gough, 1931-; Manson, Heugh Cecil Drummond, 1941-

Reference: OHInt-0926-05

Description: Maurice Gough Gee, born in Whakatane in 1931. Backgrounds paternal and maternal families. Talks about his paternal grandfather Harry Gee and his home at Peacehaven, Glen Eden. Talks about his maternal grandmother Florence Chapple, grandfather James Chapple and his novel 'Plumb'. Recalls childhood in Henderson, Auckland. Recounts memories of incidents which have appeared in his writing. Links smells to memories. Talks about his brothers and boyhood friends. Attended Henderson Primary School and Avondale College. Remembers teacher Bill Martin. Describes his father, Leonard William Gee, a boxer and carpenter, and his mother, Harriet Lyndahl Gee, a socialist who wrote and illustrated for womens magazines. Recalls reading Zane Grey, Victorian novels and Shakespeare as boy. Talks about family attitudes to Royal family, social class and pacifism. Talks about competing in boxing and golf. Says he loved playing rugby, though found a brutal conflict in it; refers to male aggression. Discusses taking conscientious objector stand when called for compulsory service. Talks about going to university and teachers college in Auckland. Describes socialising at the Queens Ferry Hotel, Vulcan Lane, Auckland, with others in writing and the arts. Discusses his friendships with Maurice Shadbolt, Barry Crump, Jean Watson, and Odo Strewe. Tells of first published stories in 'Kiwi' and 'Landfall' magazines. Talks about moving to Wellington in late 1950s and socialising with James K Baxter, Louis Johnson, Fleur Adock, Alister Campbell, Anton Vogt and other writers of the time. Mentions trip to Spain with Kevin Ireland. Talks about writing his first novel between 1957 to 1962 and importance of dialogue in his writing. Talks about relationship with first wife Hera Smith and their son Nigel Gee, born in Melbourne 1961. Describes teaching in Paeroa, and later in England 1961. Tells of returning to Rotorua where he worked at Sunset Intermediate School. Recalls going to Dunedin in 1964 on Robert Burns Fellowship. Details his writing routine. Tells of training as librarian and working at Alexander Turnbull library for two years and part time work at Broadcasting Library 1969. Talks about moving to Napier for City Librarian job 1970, and subsequent conflict with City Council and Library Association of Napier Public Library. Refers to Deputy Librarian position at Auckland Teachers College Library 1974 and one year position at Auckland University library. Talks about custody case over son. Comments on 1960s environment in Wellington. Describes feelings about spoken word and finding right word for right object in his writing. Mentions Leigh Barron and Colin McCahon. Discusses relationship with second wife Margareta Gee. Talks about birth of daughters in 1970 and 1972 and writing during this time. Comments on making a living from writing and his shift to writing for television and children. Explains his feelings about being in public eye and his own reputation as a writer. Talks about atheism and agnosticism, calls himself an evolutionary humanist. Details move to Nelson via Wellington in 1975 to start writing full time. Talks about writing 'Plumb', 'Meg','Sole Survivor', 'Under the Mountain' and 'Mortimer's Patch', the 'O' trilogy and other childrens' thrillers. Explains viewpoints on writing characters, writing for children and use of place in novels. Talks about travel with family in Europe after winning James Tait Black Memorial Prize, returning in 1982 and working in Nelson bookshops. Explains reason for moving to Penguin publisher. Recalls overseas conferences. Tells of move to Wellington to take the Victoria University Writer's Fellowship in 1989, and Katherine Mansfield Fellowship in Menton, France, 1992. Talks about never setting his writing outside New Zealand, and importance of location in story. Reflects on death of parents in 1981 and 1986 and their attitudes to his successes. Explains his feelings about receiving two honorary doctorates, Arts Foundation Icon Award and other literary awards, and turning down a knighthood. Tells of his current 'Salt' book series. Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHDL-000378, OHDL-000379 Quantity: 2 digital sound recording(s) digital sound recording(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Electronic document(s) (abstract). 1 interview(s) - over 2 days. 6.38 Hours and minutes Duration. Physical Description: Sound files - Wave files; Textual file - Microsoft word Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-7098, OHDL-001347. Search dates: 1931 - 2008

Date: 28 Nov 1978

From: Writing. News, views and work of New Zealand writers.

By: Barber, Lawrence Harold, 1935-; Gee, Maurice Gough, 1931-; Natusch, Sheila Ellen, 1926-2017; Richards, James Harray, 1921-2013; Southam, Barry, 1940-

Reference: OHInt-0130/15

Description: Programme 16 - Maurice Gee talks about his book Plumb; Sheila Natusch talks about her book The Cruise of the Acheron; Ray Richards discusses the literary agency business; Barry Southam talks about his trip to the United States, writing directions and writers he met there; Laurie Barber discusses his approach to writing The View from Mount Pirongia. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-000479b Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 event(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - other partial transcript exists. Search dates: 1978

Date: 5 Aug 1986 - 05 Aug 1986

From: Stout Research Centre Oral Literary Archive

By: Gee, Maurice Gough, 1931-

Reference: OHInt-0013-134

Description: Maurice Gee talks to Elizabeth Alley about his writing and his life. He reads from 'A Joker and his wife' Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Elizabeth Alley Venue - Radio New Zealand recording studios, Wellington Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-003361 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 interview(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.

Date: 24 Sep 1986

From: Stout Research Centre Oral Literary Archive

Reference: OHInt-0013-136

Description: Maurice Gee gives a New Zealand Book Council Lecture on the topic 'Where I am / How I got here' Venue - Wellington Recorded by - Ian Wedde Venue - Wellington Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-003363 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 event(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.

Date: 21 Aug 1979

From: Stout Research Centre Oral Literary Archive

By: Gee, Maurice Gough, 1931-

Reference: OHInt-0013-135

Description: 1) Elizabeth Alley interviews Maurice Gee about his novel 'Meg', 1983. 2) Gee talks about his books for children, in particular 'Under the mountain' Interviewer(s) - Elizabeth Alley Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-003362 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 interview(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.

Date: 9 Nov 1988 - 09 Nov 1988

From: Stout Research Centre Oral Literary Archive

By: Gee, Maurice Gough, 1931-

Reference: OHInt-0013-140

Description: Maurice Gee discusses his novel, 'The Prowlers' Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Elizabeth Alley Venue - Radio New Zealand recording studios Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-003365 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 interview(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.

Date: 16 Mar 1988

From: Stout Research Centre Oral Literary Archive

Reference: OHInt-0013-139

Description: 'An Hour with New Zealand novelist, Maurice Gee, during a session of the 'Writers and Readers Week, Wellington, 16 Mar 1988. Chaired by Bill Manhire. Gee reads an excerpt from his novel, 'Plumb', followed by a conversation between Manhire and Gee, followed by a general discussion. Venue - Wellington Recorded by - Ian Wedde Venue - Wellington Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-003364 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 event(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.

Date: 1976 and 1978

From: Stout Research Centre Oral Literary Archive

By: Gee, Maurice Gough, 1931-; Wedde, Ian Curtis, 1946-

Reference: OHInt-0013-271

Description: Tape one includes first part of 1976 interview with Maurice Gee and first part of 1978 interview with Ralph Ellison. Tape two includes second part of 1976 interview with Maurice Gee, and second part of 1978 interview with Ralph Ellison. The interview with Ralph Ellison was research for Ian Wedde's novel Symmes Hole. The interview with Maurice Gee was for arts magazine Spleen. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 2 C90 cassette(s). 2 Interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.. Search dates: 1976 - 1978

Date: Sep 2007

From: Kidman, Fiona Judith (Dame), 1940- : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-9678-053

Description: Includes personal correspondence, as well as a limited amount of correspondence with literary figures on professional matters Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts

Date: 2001-2002

From: Kidman, Fiona Judith (Dame), 1940- : Papers

Reference: 2003-198-93

Description: Administration file including correspondence, preparations for the launching of the project, invitations, sponsors and related material Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1974, 1986

From: Gant, Phyllis, 1922-2010: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-6634-082

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1973-1974

From: Paul, Janet Elaine (Dame), 1919-2004 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5640-031

Description: Financial records and correspondence relating to Square & Circle Ltd, a publishing firm established by Janet Paul and Charles Brasch Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holograph (some photocopies), mss, typescript (some carbon copies) and printed matter

Date: Dec 1977-Mar 1978

From: Dudding, Robin Nelson, 1935-2008 : Literary papers

Reference: MS-Papers-8988-117

Description: Correspondence and other papers relating to issue 21 of `Islands' which commemorated the 75th birthday of Frank Sargeson Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1996

From: Catley, Christine McKelvie Cole (Dame), 1922-2011 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-11651-092

Description: Letters, faxes, cards, cuttings and notes mainly exchanged between Michael King and Catley. Includes letters written after the publication of King's biography of Frank Sargeson (1995) - from other writers, from Joyce Strohmenger - a member of the family of Harry Doyle and from Alan Roddick - literary executor for Charles Brasch. Also includes a copy of Catley's response (as Chair of the Frank Sargeson Trust) to Mrs Strohmenger. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, printed matter

Date: 1975-1979, 1984-1992, 1997-2004

From: Catley, Christine McKelvie Cole (Dame), 1922-2011 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-11651-136

Description: Contains correspondence between Gee and Catley, clippings and other papers Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter

Date: 1990-1996

From: Catley, Christine McKelvie Cole (Dame), 1922-2011 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-11651-148

Description: Contains correspondence between Catley and various individuals. Includes loose notes, papers from Local Publishers Forum seminar (1991), clippings, an issue of the `Picton paper' (23 Jan 1994), and other papers. Also some photographs, including portrait of Catley with Maurice Gee (1993). Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, photographs and printed matter (some photocopies)