Politician, historian, poet, high commissioner, banker. Became editor of his father's weekly paper, the Canterbury Times, in 1885. He was Liberal Member of Parliament 1887-1895 for St Albans and then the City of Christchurch. From 1891 he held portfolios for Education, Justice and Labour. In 1889 he also became editor of the Lyttelton Times. Was High Commissioner to London 1896-1908. Wrote several works including `Some Historical notes of communism and socialism' and 'The Long white cloud - Ao Tea Roa'(1898) a history of New Zealand. Personal papers held at Archives New Zealand, Wellington. See DNZB (Vol 2, pp411-414)
Reeves, William Pember, 1857-1932
Pember Reeves, William, 1857-1932
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New Zealand writers, M - R
Date: 1920-1965
From: Lawlor, Patrick Anthony, 1893-1979 :Photographs of New Zealand writers, and Lawlor's offices
Reference: PAColl-6260-2
Description: Quantity: 14 b&w original photographic print(s).
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Alpers, Oscar Thorwald Johan 1867-1927 : Letters from Mary Colbourne Veel, W P Reeves, ...
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)
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Photographs
From: Roth, Herbert Otto, 1917-1994: Collected papers, personal papers, photographs and ephemera
Reference: Series-6345
Description: Collection comprises: Photographs of Vietnam War demonstrations Photographs relating to Roth's research and publications Photographs relating to pacifism in New Zealand Photographs of early New Zealand socialist conferences Photographs of Sid Fournier and his wife Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 265 b&w original negative(s). 78 b&w original photographic print(s). 6 colour original transparency/ies. 5 box(es) photographic prints. 1 b&w original photographic print(s) panorama print. 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Photographic prints, negatives, transparencies Processing information: Unit ID (reference number) changed in 2018 when collections of photographs, papers, and ephemera were brought together to form a multi-format group
Manuscript
Inward correspondence
Date: Jan-Apr 1891
From: Rolleston, William, 1831-1903 : Papers
Reference: 77-248-08/2
Description: Identifiable correspondents entered in name field. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Manuscript
C Cashier's Department records - Policy files
Date: 1883-1955
From: Australian Joint Copying Project : Miscellaneous Series microfilm
Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-20-2925
Description: Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).
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[Menus, up to octavo size. 1800s]
Date: 1860 - 1898
By: Grey River Argus (Newspaper); Boys, J W T, active 1883; Ryall, Denis James, 1909-1982
Reference: Eph-A-DINING-1800s
Description: Includes menus for: Complimentary dejeuner to Sir George Grey by His Worship the Mayor and the City Council of Dunedin. J McCubbin, Otago Hotel, Caterer. Fergusson & Mitchell, Printers. [1860s?] (Donor Mr J Stacey, 1960). Lyttelton Harbour Board. Celebration of dock opening. January 3rd 1883. J Buggey, Caterer. 1883 (photographic copy) Wellington Club. Farewell dinner to Mr J C Hanna. July 4, 1896. A public banquet in honor of the Right Hon R J Seddon, Premier of New Zealand. Toast list. January 17th, 1898. Printed at the Argus Office, Greymouth. Complimentary dinner to Right Hon R J Seddon and Mrs Seddon. Printed at the Star Office. [Toast list. ca 1898]. Handwritten menu for an unknown and probably private occasion, but featuring quotations by Crosbie Ward (1832-1867), Alfred Domett (1811-1887), W P Reeves (1857-1932), and W M Maskell (1839-1898). Date probably 1890s. This menu was removed from an unidentified scrapbook of scraps dated ca 1870-1920 (at Eph-A-SCRAPBOOK-01) Quantity: 6 menus.. Physical Description: Engravings, on folded menus, approximately 230 x 140 mm. Plus one mounted photograph.
Manuscript
Reeves family : Commonplace and birthday book
Date: 1865-?
By: Reeves family
Reference: MS-1814
Description: `Pember Reeves Risinghome [sic] Opawa' on fly-leaf. `A.E.R.' gold-stamped on cover. (Annabel Ellen Reeves, W Pember Reeves' sister?) Many of the birthday entries are autograph signatures. Contains 5 photographs, including one of Risingholme Quantity: 1 volume(s) (ca 800 pages). Physical Description: Mss (21 cm; maroon roan)
Manuscript
Farr, Giffen, Harrison, Jebb, Kaberry, Lansbury, Low, Ramsay MacDonald and Mill papers
Date: 1845-1940
From: Australian Joint Copying Project : Miscellaneous Series microfilm
Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-20-2613
Description: Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.
Manuscript
Inward letters
Date: 1880-1899
From: Chapman, Eichelbaum and Rosenberg families : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-8670-151
Description: Letters from acquaintances and friends, mainly on non-legal matters. Includes a Miner's Right issued to Chapman, letters concerning Maori culture, botany and proposals for the naming of the Tasman Sea, as well as political gossip, especially re the Seddon Ministry. Not all names indexed. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
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Montgomery, William Hugh, 1866-1958 : Scrapbook
Date: [ca 1892-1919]
By: Montgomery, William Hugh, 1866-1958
Reference: qMS-1382
Description: Newspaper clippings and political cartoons mainly dealing with the Liberal administration, 1891-1912 Source of title - Supplied title Quantity: 1 volume(s) (402 pages). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Printed matter (30 cm; ½ black roan, maroon cloth) Finding Aids: See inventory for index of sketches.
Manuscript
Despatch re annexation of Tonga
Date: 22 May 1906
From: Hall-Jones, William (Sir), 1851-1936 :Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-5755-64
Description: Desptch sent by Colonial Office to the Governor, Lord Plunkett, with copy of a letter to W P Reeves, all concerned with the possible annexation of Tonga Other - Part of PP25-30 in original listing Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Manuscript
Correspondence
Date: Jan-Feb 1896
From: Hall, John (Sir), 1824-1907 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-1784-217
Description: Correspondents entered in the Name field; plans for Parak TErrace house renovations Quantity: 1 folder(s). House plan renovations for Park Terrace house by N Martin
Manuscript
Inward correspondence
Date: Mar-Jun 1892
From: Rolleston, William, 1831-1903 : Papers
Reference: 77-248-09/2
Description: Identified correspondents entered under Name below Quantity: 1 folder(s).
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Stanley, Norman Litchfield b 1872 : Letters
Date: 22 Jan 1896-15 Feb 1897
By: Stanley, Norman Litchfield, 1872-
Reference: MS-Papers-2363
Description: Letters written by the Rev Thomas Litchfield Stanley, an Anglican clergyman, to his son, Norman, who was serving in the Royal Navy in the Mediterranean, Iceland, and Great Britain. Most letters are written from the Vicarage, Gore, but also from Gisborne and Dunedin. They are mostly concerned with the writer's deteriorating health and family affairs, but they make considerable comment on the Royal Navy and Norman's career. Passing comment is made on political and financial conditions in NZ; the General Election of Dec 1896 regarding prohibition; leading figures of the day including Bishop Nevill, R J Seddon, Sir John McKenzie, and W P Reeves; and the question of the British in the Transvaal Source of title - Supplied title Quantity: 1 folder(s) (20 pieces). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs
Audio
Interview with Amber White
Date: 14 April 1971 - 14 Apr 1971
By: White, Amber Blanco, 1887-; Low, Jeremy, active 1971
Reference: OHColl-0194/1
Description: Amber White outlines childhood recollections of her father, William Pember Reeves. Gives impressions of Sir John Ballance. Discusses: father's reasons, personal and medical, for leaving New Zealand, his disappointment concerning repeal of the Industrial Arbitration Act, his attitude to books, his pride in New Zealand and his attitude to slums. Mentions diplomatic incident involving Sir Walter Peace (?), High Commissioner for Natal, and her father when he was High Commissioner, concerning South African War. Backgrounds his fight for New Zealand mutton and meat identification and describes English attitudes and butchers' habits. Recalls his efforts to have reserves made of New Zealand forests. Refers to poem by William Pember Reeves `The passing of the forest' . Other publications mentioned include: `State Experiments in Australia and New Zealand' and `The Long White Cloud'. Backgrounds her own interest in England and refers to the Fabian Society. Recalls father being welcomed by the Webbs and H G Wells and his association with Lloyd George and influence regarding Greece. Refers to Anglo-Hellenic League. Recalls parents return visit to New Zealand and farm at Paparai. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Jeremy Low Venue - NZBC Studios, Wellington Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT7-0471 Quantity: 1 7" reel(s). 20 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - other AB-0761.
Manuscript
Correspondence
Date: 1878-1894, n d
From: Ballance, John, 1839-1893 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0025-20A
Description: Identifiable correspondents have been entered in Name field. Some letters are incomplete or undated. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: See inventory for full description of the contents of this folder.
Manuscript
Inward correspondence
Date: Jan-Jul 1891
From: Atkinson, Harry Albert (Sir), 1831-1892 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0091-030
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Piece-level inventory.
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Various artists :A series of Polynesian legends by E Mervyn Taylor, George Woods, Russe...
Date: 1955
By: Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd
Reference: E-205-q-025/030
Description: Illustrations of Maori legends published for ICI calendars with texts 'by Pember Reeves' A group of six Polynesian legends, published as a set of small reproductions Quantity: 6 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs, 152 x 203 mm in envelope with accompanying printed descriptions
Manuscript
Biography of W P Reeves by H Fildes
Date: 1934
From: Cowan, James, 1870-1943 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-11310-122
Description: A handwritten biography and related notes by H Fildes about the life of William Pember Reeves. Arrangement: 55 in original listing Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Manuscript
Research file on Edward Tregear
Date: [ca 2000-2004]
From: Jones, Jenny Robin, 1947- : Research papers and transcripts
Reference: MS-Papers-11793-17
Description: Contains photocopies of biographical information, newspaper clippings, notes and other materials regarding Edward Tregear. Also includes listings of Turnbull Library materials relating to Tregear, and photocopies of a letter written by Tregear to Reeves, Turnbull Library reference number qMS-1680. Quantity: 1 folder(s).