Canterbury Public Library

Date: Dec 1935-Jun 1936

From: White, Dorothy Mary Neal, 1915-1995 : Papers

Reference: MSX-6956

Description: Personal diary, detailed, describing activities and impressions of work in the Canterbury Public Library and at Canterbury College as well as her social life. The diary stops at May 1936, and the remainder of the volume contains clippings and extracts relating to her library examinations, testimonials and her application for the Carnegie Fellowship. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: Jan-May 1935

From: White, Dorothy Mary Neal, 1915-1995 : Papers

Reference: MSX-6954

Description: Personal diary, detailed, describing activities and impressions of work in the Canterbury Public Library and at Canterbury College as well as her social life. Pasted in are clippings and other tickets, exam papers etc. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: Jun-Dec 1935

From: White, Dorothy Mary Neal, 1915-1995 : Papers

Reference: MSX-6955

Description: Personal diary, detailed, describing activities and impressions of work in the Canterbury Public Library and at Canterbury College as well as her social life. Pasted in are clippings and other tickets, exam papers etc. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1877 and [1910s?]

By: Colt, Rhoda C, active 1877

Reference: PA1-q-133

Description: A pocket inserted inside the front cover holds two photographs of wedding celebrations at a British Army regiment in India. One of the scenes shows a large party of men and women, including British and Indian men in uniform. These were taken circa 1910. The main body of the album contains views of Canterbury, Otago and the West Coast of the South Island, taken around 1877 by an unidentified photographer. Many of the scenes are of Christchurch and environs, including public buildings, and various bridges. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Inscriptions: Album page - centre - Vol. 1. New Zealand views. Rhoda C. Colt. 1877 Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Reddish brown cover, with brown leather corners and spine; 34 x 26 cm Provenance: Donated by Mrs N E Jackson, Wellington

Date: 1991-1992

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

Reference: MS-Papers-5399-06

Description: Assorted correspondence relating to Kidman's literary career and interests; also includes cards from Harriet, Jean, Denis, Alison and Helen, [?] Gillian Deane, Madeleine, Shona, [?] Ren, Phyllis W, Juliet, Mark and Alex Also includes letters from Peter, Thompson St, Wellington; poem by Linda Barry from [?] Griffith, ACT; Cynthia of Kaitawa, Pahiatua; Cilla [?] McQueen, Dunedin; Tiff, Cannington, Ontario; Sheridan, Mt Eden, Auckland; Janet [?] Irwin, Paddington, Queensland; Ashton Scholastic; Mary of Morrinsville; Patricia; Eileen, Wellington; [?] Jen; Iona, Dominion, Wellington; Konai, Auckland; Huia, reotorua; Mary, Morrinsville; Kathy and Syd, Westport; Joan, Christchurch; Helen McC, Napier; Ginny, Sackville, Canada; Hen Party invitation (Porirua); and letter from Kidman to David, possibly David Ling Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter (some photocopies)

Date: 11 Jul 2001

By: Hutching, Megan Alannah, 1957-; Auckland City Libraries; Birkbeck, Barbara May, 1945-2003

Reference: OHColl-0567/1

Description: Barbara Birkbeck had recently retired as Auckland City Librarian. This interview covers her career from 1961 to 2001 in university and public libraries, focussing on her time as City Librarian. Barbara Birkbeck was born in Methven in 1945. Explains why her grandparents and mother moved to Methven. Mentions father was in the Home Guard during the war and gives reason why he did not go to war. Recalls her various schools in Methven and why she transferred to Ashburton. Mentions her participation in A&P shows and athletics along with her interest in reading. Describes local libraries and writing her own stories. Considered being a librarian, describes attitudes to careers for women which introduced feminism into her life. Became a librarian in Ashburton, details leaving home and the influence of Thelma McArtney. Describes the library and its services. Gained NZLA Certificate, 1966, travelled overseas age 21. Recalls Library School in Wellington and moving home before travel to England by boat. Recalls factory work and attitudes of women there. Returned after a year to work at Canterbury University Library and studied for an arts degree. Moved to Palmerston North, worked at Massey University Library where she met Bill Blackwood. Describes her involvement with NZLA and attendance at a Women's Convention. Met her husband, Adrian, mentions his attendance at Library School, Wellington. Describes her job at the National Library and various venues. Moved to Whangarei, then appointed to Canterbury Public Library without interview. Recalls seeing those arrested during the Springbok Tour protests in 1981. Explains the attitude of Canterbury Public Library towards herself and her husband working in the same building. Describes job sharing with another staff member. Moved to Auckland. Recalls first job at Auckland Public Library. Explains changes in library focus due to local government and restructuring. Became head of the Central Library in 1993. Recalls attitudes of city councillors regarding the public good of the library system. Appointed acting City Librarian then City Librarian on the death of Jan Thompson. Talks about the Hero Trust, and censorship of their publication by the city council. Describes the new technology and the council's attitude, also the different types of politicians and councillors. Recalls refurbishment and staff reaction to the 'Gating' policy, bi-culturalism in library circles. Details the first Maori Services Team and effect of Treaty claims research. Discusses change in role of City Librarian and non-librarians managing libraries. Interviewer(s) - Megan Hutching Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 2.45 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2579.

Date: 1937 - 1977

From: Brown, Gwyneth Lee, 1925-2015 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-11984-02

Description: Collection of papers including letters of reference, contracts, diplomas and certificates of educational achievement from the period 1937 to 1977. Includes the following papers and letters: - Letter of reference by Douglas Lilburn to Department of Internal Affairs, dated 26 January 1950. - Letter of reference from Secretary for Internal Affairs, dated 2 August 1954, confirming that Brown "was awarded a Government Bursary in Music to undertake advanced piano study in Paris for two years. Her bursary was later extended for a further six months." - Letter of appointment as "Secondary Assistant Mistress" at Raurimu School from the Education Board of the District of Wanganui, dated 7 September 1954. Also includes letters in French and a certificate from the Universite de Paris a la Sorbonne dated 14 August 1953. Various other letters, including originals and corresponding typescript copies. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, holograph, typescript and printed matter

Date: 1983-2005

From: Binney, Judith Te Tomairangi o te Aroha (Dame), 1940-2011: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11456-01

Description: Contains folders titled: "Union list on newspapers before 1940" 1983-2005 "Dallimore index to Maori newspapers" 1985 "Maori newspaper extracts (Jane's project 1999) "Newspaper indexes 1986" "Canterbury Museum Maori inventory 1993" "Jane McRae Maori language inventory (Northland 2005)" (annotated) "McDonnell" 1983 "Sharron Cole thesis - The Repudiation Movement" (annotated) 1977 Quantity: 1 box(es).

Date: 1989

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

Reference: MS-Papers-5146-47

Description: Contains correspondence received by Edmond from various friends and some relating to publication of her work. Identified persons entered under Name; also includes letters from Alan, London, Tim, Zambia, Roger [?] Green, Lower Hutt, and John of Penn State. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1989

Reference: ArtEph-1989-L-01

Description: Artists include: Rita Angus, Grant Banbury, Leo Bensemann, Ted Bracey, Andre Brooke, Nigel Brown, Susan Chaytor, Philip Clairmont, Russell Clark, John Coley, Shona Cowan, Bill Cumming, Austen Deans, Ivy Fife, Rona Fleming, Tony Fomison, Patricia France, Tony Geddes, Rudi Gopas, David H Graham, Pat Hanly, Louise Henderson, Esther Hope, Doris Lusk, Colin McCahon, Quentin McFarlane, Dorothy Manning, Trevor Moffitt, Joanna Paul, Don Peebles, Olivia Spencer-Bower, Margaret Stoddart, Bill Sutton, Sydney Thompson, John Tole, Philip Trusttum, Malcolm Warr, John Weeks, Toss Woollaston. "This exhibition is intended as a tribute to Ron O'Reilly whose insight and astuteness benefitted the New Zealand art community". Contains a photograph of Ron O'Reilly.

Date: [1997-1998]

From: Bathgate, Murray Alexander, 1943-2019 : Papers

Reference: 2002-276-11

Description: Comprises outward and inward correspondence with various research institutions relating to Bathgate's biography of William Henry Hayes Quantity: 1 folder(s).

From: Trade Union History Project :Images of trade union women generated by research for "Ta Kaita I Mahi Ai; What Katy Did" exhibition

By: Nelson Provincial Museum; Canterbury Public Library; Canterbury Museum (Christchurch, N.Z.); West Coast Historical Museum; Hocken Library; Dunedin (N.Z.). City Council. Archives; Gore Historical Museum

Reference: PA1-q-371

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

Date: [1907-1951]

From: Norwood, Hugh, fl 1978-1999 : Papers relating to Katherine Mansfield and other matters

Reference: MS-Papers-7293-01

Description: Two folders of material with labelling in various hands (1) report of PEN (New Zealand Centre Katherine Mansfield evening (5 Mar 1946) with notes for the chairman of the evening; and (2) letter relating to Mansfield, publicity brochures and review of Middleton Murry's edition of `Katherine Mansfield's letters'; review of `God' by Middleton Murry by Constance Juhan; and part of diary entry by Lawlor 15 Jul with no year; transcript of `Vignettes' and `Silhouettes' by Mansfield from the `Native companion' (1907) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1920-1932

From: Alexander Turnbull Library (Wellington) : Correspondence files

Reference: MS-Papers-0181-018

Description: Names of some identifiable correspondents entered in Name Field. Also: Canterbury (NZ) Aviation Company Ltd, 1924; Secretary, Canterbury Patriotic Fund, 1923-1932; Canterbury (NZ) Seed Co, 1924. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1995-1998]

From: Traue, James Edward, 1932- : Further papers

Reference: 2002-328-13

Description: Reports, surveys and correspondence relating to statistics Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1947-1968

From: White, Dorothy Mary Neal, 1915-1995 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7995-005

Description: Correspondence with Ron O'Reilly, City Librarian of Canterbury Public Library. Also typescripts of some of Mr O'Reilly's articles and papers on librarianship. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: Sep 1987-Nov 1988

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

Reference: 97-042-02/06

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts

Date: [1998]

From: Simpson, Mīria, 1922-2002: Collection

Reference: 2002-379-246

Description: Drafts, notes, correspondence etc relating to the various projects Simpson was working on; includes some personal papers Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: Mar-Jun 1907

From: Hall, John (Sir), 1824-1907 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1784-265

Description: Correspondents entered in the Name field. Also includes invitation regarding the Hawke's Bay and Buller Public School Cadet Battalion. Other - See also letter book MSX-0930 Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1993-1996

From: Gee, Maurice Gough, 1931- : Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-8732-163

Description: Papers relating to literary festivals and readings participated in by Gee Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescripts and printed matter