Skinner, Thomas Edward (Sir), 1909-1991

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

Date: 1974

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

By: Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.); Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989

Reference: B-134-550

Description: This cartoon features reaction to the pay increase for Anglican clergy. In the first factory workers are asking a clergyman how they can join the church union, in the second union members are praying instead of going on strike and in the last Tom Skinner of the FOL is dressed as a minister. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, crayon and letratone, 280 x 406 mm

Date: 1975

From: Heath, Eric Walmsley 1923- :[27 boxes of cartoons drawn for the "Dominion", 1970-1980s?].

Reference: C-132-281

Description: Shows the Government Good Fairy speaking to a nervous Arthur Faulkner who is sitting in a pumpkin coach which is about to leave for the Kawerau mill on the hill in the background. This is a variation or pastiche of the Cinderella story. Original drawing for the cartoon published in the Dominion, 5 June 1975. Other Titles - Last week Cinders Faulkner was left behind to look after the industrial scene at the mill while the ugly sisters (Skinner Knox) went off to the Geneva Ball - alas! this week on the homefront there is still more trouble at the mill Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Signed Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing 330 x 450 mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1996.

Date: 16 July 1968

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: EP/1968/2974-F

Description: Members of the Federation of Labour and the Employers' Federation meeting in Wellington. The leaders are Tom Skinner (front left) and Peter Luxford (front right). Other members are (from left) - Kenneth Baxter. James Napier. Walter Knox. Len Hadley. Francis Thorn. Employers are (from right) - F H Baird. Vivian Blakeley. Royce Baigent. C J Read. Eric Salmon. C R Clayton. Photographed by an Evening Post staff photographer 16 July 1968. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) 35mm negative strip comprising 2 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate film negative, 35mm

Date: 1977 - 1978

By: Bromhead, Peter, 1933-; Auckland star (Newspaper)

Reference: A-359-305/325

Description: Cartoons on New Zealand and international political and social issues. Quantity: 21 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink on card, sizes vary. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

Date: 1973

From: Various cartoonists :Cartoons from the New Zealand News, 1970s

Reference: A-297-092

Description: Three men, American president Richard Nixon, president of the Federation of Labour Tom Skinner and an unidentified student ponder the question. Skinner is leaning on a block labelled 'French commerce'. The student is pelting Richard Nixon with what looks like offal. Extended Title - FOL. French Commerce. Students. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink and whiteout on watercolour paper, 245 x 334 mm

Date: 1976

From: Scales, Sid, 1916-2003 :[One folder of cartoons featuring Robert Muldoon and the Muldoon era. Published in the Otago Daily Times, 1976]

Reference: A-319-037

Description: Shows Rob Muldoon and Tom Skinner staring at a golf ball in long grass labelled 'strike'. The accompanying news quote reads: 'Otago Charity Golf Classic commences today, as does the Government's compulsory conference on the Freezing Works dispute'. Muldoon's golf bag holds a machete, an axe, a club and a hammer, as well as a couple of golf clubs Inscriptions: Recto - top right - Sid Scales Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and crayon on paper, 280 x 380 mm Provenance: Donated by Sid Scales in 1998

From: Scales, Sid, 1916-2003 :[Political cartoons featuring Robert Muldoon and the Muldoon era. Published in the Otago Daily Times, 1977]

Reference: A-319-053

Description: Comments on recent news items, including a meeting between the unions and employers while multiple faces of Robert Muldoon look on; also comments on the wet holiday season, and a strike by seamen on the Stewart Island Ferry Inscriptions: Recto - top left - Sid Scales [Scales caricature has grown webbed feet and splashes in the rain] Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and crayon on paper, 278 x 380 mm Provenance: Donated by Sid Scales in 1998

Date: [ca 1967-1983]

From: Kennedy, Ronald Edwin, 1925-2003 :[Original cartoons, albums of clippings and a metal printing plate, created by and belonging to Ronald Kennedy (Ronken), ca 1967-1983]

By: Kennedy, Ronald Edwin, 1925-2003; Waikato Times (Newspaper)

Reference: A-454-359

Description: Federation of Labour President Tom Skinner and Prime Minister Robert Muldoon are playing a game of cricket in an alleyway that is signposted “Parliament. Skinner is smoking a pipe as he gets ready to bowl a lit bomb labelled “12.8%”. Muldoon is looking determined as stands in batting position at the other end of the alley. A dog is peering from behind a wall to watch. Title taken from item. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Pen and ink drawing, 245 x 210 mm

Date: 1975

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

By: Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: B-136-175

Description: Shows the offices of the Federation of Labour. A sign on the door says that Tom Skinner, President of the FoL, has gone to Geneva for the International Labour Organisation Conference. There is a suitcase on the floor belonging to Arthur Faulkner, the Minister of Labour, and he is talking on the phone in Skinner's office. The receptionist is saying to an observer that she thinks Faulkner is 'some sort of caretaker government Mr. Skinner appointed'. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink, letratone and crayon on watercolour paper. 304 x 390 mm.

Date: 1966

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

By: Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989

Reference: B-133-539

Description: The Mayor of Wellington is reported as saying that he'd like to see a national dance created. This is interpreted in four vignettes as the tax department calling the tune, making the taxpayer dance and give - till there ain't no mo'; as in the national election, where Labour and the FOL - grab your partner and cross the floor; as the economy makes the National government dance - Holyoake and Marshall dancing off to the IMF; as in the national game, dancing to the Lions' tune - Lion player holds rugby balls labelled Australia and faces an All Black. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black and white ink, letratone and pencil, 290 x 395 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 1978-1983

By: Dulux (N.Z.); Milne, John, active 1970s-1980s; Charteris, David, active 1970s-1980s; Scott, Don, active 1970s-1980s; Cole, Douglas Lowell, 1930-; Mitchell, Mark, active 1983; Short, J J, active 1983; Estcourt, Paul, active. 1983; Lennon, Annie, active 1970s-1980s; McNicholas, Michael, active 1983; Dainow, Bert, active 1983; Selkirk, John, active 1968-2005; Freeman, Fred, active 1978; White, Ross, active 1978; Mitchell-Anyon, Graeme, active 1979; Griffiths, Mervyn, active 1978; Andrews, Tony, active 1970s-1980s; Simcox, Craig, active 1983; Coppock, Trevor, active 1983; Dale, G, active 1982; Connew, Bruce, active 1970-2007; McNicoll, Bill, active 1983; Shacklock, Gerald, active 1970s-1980s; Costell, Maurice, active 1982; Anderson, Allan, active 1983; Drury, Peter, active 1978; Partridge, Richard, active 1978; Job, Murray, active 1979; Nook, Lynne, active 1970s-1980s; Richardson, Brett, active 1978; Mackley, Ian Chappell, 1928-2016; Stone, John, active 1983

Reference: PAColl-0194

Description: Photographs of various New Zealanders submitted for the News Photographer of the Year Award, sponsored by Dulux. Consists of: no. 1. Portrait of intellectually handicapped women / John Milne. 2. Portraits of Prof. D C Stevenson, R Wright, G Garde, G Belhouse and A. Whitteker / David Charteris. 3. Portrait of Captain James Richards Middleton / Don Scott. 4. Photograph of Sir Thomas Skinner / Douglas Cole. 5. Portrait of Tahuaaitai Te Urupu / Mark Mitchell. 6. Portrait of Angus McLeod / Douglas Cole. 7. Photograph of Japanese fishermen / J J Short. 8. Mrs Kae Miller / J J Short. 9. Tony Ryan as Jesus Christ / Mark Mitchell. 10. Tom McIntyre and sprinter, Kim Robertson / Paul Estcourt. 11. Toko oil well near Stratford / John Selkirk. 12. Annie Lennon / Michael McNicholas. 13. Ivy Thomas, Paul Tyrrell and Lynette Hooten at protest against conviction of Arthur Allen Thomas / Bert Dainow. 14. Sideshow man, Trades Fair, Wellington, 1978 / John Selkirk. 15. George Gair, 1978 / Fred Freeman. 16. Southland floods 1978 / Ross White. 17. Jack Higgins / Graeme Mitchell-Anyon, 1979. 18. Black Power member, William Ryland, 1978 / Ron Fox. 19. Couple kissing, 1978 / Mervyn Griffiths. 20. Roger Gibson on flute / Tony Andrews. 21. Malcolm Dronsfield, swimmer / Craig Simcox, 1983. 22. First aid nurse and victim / Trevor Coppock, 1983. 23. Eruera and Amiria Stirling, 1982 / Vicky Wardell. 24. Ingrid MacIntyre, diver, 1983 / G Dale. 25. Maori waka paddlers at Waitangi during the visit of Prince & Princess of Wales, 1983 / Bruce Connew. 26. Bert Hughes, 1983 / Bill McNicol. 27. Doug Te Paa and others carrying Elaine Herematu, 1983 / Anthony Phelps. 28. Precious McKenzie and Shane Wilson / Gerald Shacklock. 29. Ken Douglas, 1982 / Maurice Costello. 30. Richard Bell with antique camera, 1983 / Richard Simpson. 31. Stephanie Hooper & Steve Rush 1983 / Allan Anderson. 32. Lyndsay Fairburn, 1978 / Fred Freeman. 33. Mr Downie and newsmen / Ian Mackley. 1978. 34. Warren Weir and Bella Lafatanoa, 1978 / Fred Freeman. 35. Samoan woman and child, 1978 / Peter Drury. 36. Rosemary McLeod, 1978 / Liz Brook. 37. Train accident, 1978 / Richard Partridge. 38. Bruce Forsyth / Ross Wiggins. 39. Arnold Wilson, 1978 / Philip Doyle. 40. Couple farewelling US Icebreaker, Polar Star, 1978 / Merv Griffiths. 41. Mrs Tumanako Reweti (Auntie Hope) and Tania Kir Kau. 1979 / Graeme Mitchelle-Anyon. 42. Three portraits of Waric Slyfield / Paul Estcourt. 43. Peter Colwill, 1979 / Murray Job. 44. Taranaki Men's hockey champs, J Louvendie & T. Munro / Lynne Nook. 45. Mary Lochore, 1978 / Ron Fox. 46. Picture of children listening to bearded man, 1978 / Brett Richardson. 47. Janine Gadsby, Melinda & Ivan Gadsby, Garth Gadsby and Ron Gadsby / Ian Mackley. 48. British Riggers, 1983 / Bruce Connew. 49. Barry Crump and Robyn, 1983 / Bruce Connew. 50. Wreckage from the yacht Lion Heart II, 1983 / John Stone. 51. Crippled Children Society's camp, Riversdale, 1979 / Ross Giblin. 52. Barry and David Pay, 1979 / Murray Job. 53. Picture of child drinking from a tap, 1979 / Liz Brock. 54. Keith Levy displaying his chest, 1978 / Ross Giblin. 55. Sir Edmund Hillary, 1979 / Maurice Costello. 56. Sister Mary Peter Doyle, 1978 / John Selkirk. 57. John Barker, 1978 / J J Short. 58. Oriental Bay, Wellington; four men watching `run for fun' joggers , 1979 / John O'Brien. 59. Man having hair permed, 1978 / John O'Brien. 60. Commonwealth Games, 1978. Womens 800 metres / Paul Estcourt. 61. West Coast rugby supporters, Palmerston North, 1979 / Maurice Costello. 62. Sir Basil Arthur, John Kirk, David Lange, Joe Walding and Richard Prebble, 1978 / Ron Fox. 63. Maori protestors, Ponsonby, 1979 / Ross White. 64. Father Xmas [Christmas], 1979 / R. Pilcher. 65. Three school children, 1979 / R. Pilcher. 66. Mrs E Evans playing cards / R. Pilcher. Quantity: 66 b&w original photographic print(s) in two containers.

Date: 1974 - 1979

By: Bromhead, Peter, 1933-; Auckland star (Newspaper)

Reference: H-743-001/019

Description: Cartoons on New Zealand economic, social and political issues. Quantity: 19 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 size photocopies Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

Date: 1979

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

By: Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.); Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989

Reference: B-135-529

Description: The scene is on the stage at the F.O.L. (Federation of Labour) conference. Tom Skinner, the retiring president of the F.O.L. is shaking the hand of Jim Knox, the incoming president. The other men and woman on the stage are clapping. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, crayon and letratone, 320 x 462 mm

Date: 1974 - 1977

By: Bromhead, Peter, 1933-; Auckland star (Newspaper)

Reference: A-361-203/238

Description: Cartoons on New Zealand and international political and social issues. Quantity: 36 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink on card, sizes vary. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

Date: 1956

From: Bollinger, Conrad Vickers Irvine, 1929-1975 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-2151-201

Description: Contains material re Trade union matters in Fiji and papers re the visit by T Skinner. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: [ca 1967-1983]

From: Kennedy, Ronald Edwin, 1925-2003 :[Original cartoons, albums of clippings and a metal printing plate, created by and belonging to Ronald Kennedy (Ronken), ca 1967-1983]

By: Kennedy, Ronald Edwin, 1925-2003; Waikato Times (Newspaper)

Reference: A-454-414

Description: Federation of Labour President Tom Skinner is trying to burst out of the chains that wrap around him. He is wearing an apron that says “FOL” and yelling “Shut the Shops”. Caption reads “The spirit of Christmas present” followed by “Tom Skinnerflint threatens boycott – News”. Title taken from item. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Pen and ink drawing, 245 x 210 mm

Date: [ca 1967-1983]

From: Kennedy, Ronald Edwin, 1925-2003 :[Original cartoons, albums of clippings and a metal printing plate, created by and belonging to Ronald Kennedy (Ronken), ca 1967-1983]

By: Kennedy, Ronald Edwin, 1925-2003; Waikato Times (Newspaper)

Reference: A-454-323

Description: Federation of Labour President Tom Skinner is struggling to walk due to a ball and chain attached to his foot that is labelled “Injunctions”. He looks weary as he smokes his pipe and carries a bent sword that says “Right to withdraw labour”. Title taken from item. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Pen and ink drawing, 245 x 210 mm

Date: [ca 1967-1983]

From: Kennedy, Ronald Edwin, 1925-2003 :[Original cartoons, albums of clippings and a metal printing plate, created by and belonging to Ronald Kennedy (Ronken), ca 1967-1983]

By: Kennedy, Ronald Edwin, 1925-2003; Waikato Times (Newspaper)

Reference: A-454-254

Description: Federation of Labour President Tom Skinner is wearing a suit, holding a briefcase and smoking a pipe as he stands on the beach with a seagull on his head. He is looking forlorn and thinking “Blush!”. A ship labelled “NZ Line” and “$550,000 profit” is passing by in the harbour. A dog looks on concerned. Title taken from item. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Pen and ink drawing, 245 x 210 mm

Date: 8 March 1975

From: Kennedy, Ronald Edwin, 1925-2003 :[Original cartoons, albums of clippings and a metal printing plate, created by and belonging to Ronald Kennedy (Ronken), ca 1967-1983]

By: Kennedy, Ronald Edwin, 1925-2003; Waikato Times (Newspaper)

Reference: A-454-245

Description: Federation of Labour President Tom Skinner is smoking a pipe whilst he reclines on the grass holding a sign that says “On strike”. A newspaper clipping is pasted in that quotes him saying there is no reason for unemployment. The caption continues with “except of course when we’re…” which is continued with Skinners sign that says “On strike”. A dog looks on confused. Title taken from item. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Pen and ink drawing, 245 x 210 mm