Rosenberg, Wolfgang, 1915-2007

Christchurch lawyer, economist, philosopher and socialist. Born in Germany and came to New Zealand in Jun 1937 as a Jewish refugee, after briefly going to England; his parents joined him in 1939; married Ann Eichelbaum in 1946. He attended Victoria University during the war and was appointed a lecturer in economics at Canterbury University in 1946 where he remained until his retirement in 1979. He gained his law degree after he retired and practises in Christchurch.He was one of the founders of the Council for Civil Liberties and in 2000 he was awarded the New Zealand Order of Merit. Brother of Gerhard Rosenberg, architect and town planner (1912-1995)

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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).

Manuscript

Correspondence

Date: 1956-1957

From: Scott, Thomas Henry, 1918-1960 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6309-11

Description: Inward and outward correspondence relating to Scott's professional career (identified correspondents entered under Name) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

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Wolfgang Rosenberg

Date: 1937

From: Chapman, Eichelbaum and Rosenberg families : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-8643-68

Description: Correspondence with Wolfgang Rosenberg Quantity: 1 folder(s).

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Mills, Gerald Fleming, 1912-1997: Papers

Date: 1965-1966

By: Mills, Gerald Fleming, 1912-1997

Reference: MS-Papers-0245

Description: Chiefly letters from Ronald Syme concerning political and economic affairs in the Cook Islands. Also Mills' papers from and about Cook Islands Quantity: 3 folder(s). 0.03 Linear Metres. Finding Aids: Piece-level inventory available. Processing information: Access requirement for permission of the Chief Librarian removed April 2023.

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Articles, speeches, scripts and letters

Date: [1959-1990]

From: Campbell, Alistair Te Ariki, 1925-2009: Collection

Reference: 91-046-2/02

Description: Articles, speeches and scripts: `Te Rauparaha', `Maori village', `Poetry programme', `An Island of spirits' (script), `Influence of childhood on my writing', `Speech for launching of Island to Island', `Influence and independence', notes on personal poetry, 5th ACLALS conference introduction, `Island of spirits' notes and extracts, address to Glendining Homes Old Boys and Girls association, copies of letters to Simon, Frances, Mr Singh, Bill, Margaret and Marjorie, report on `Puha Western' script, `NZ poetry since WWII', `All that blue can be, poems by Brian Turner', NZBC talks on poetry, `Where are the NZ children's authors?', `The Dark lord of Savaiki', `On the road' with Pat Wilson, letter re family benefit capitalisation; flyer, Pacific Writers Series Quantity: 1 folder(s).

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Heads I win; tails you lose? Closer economic relations with Australia. W Rosenberg, A K...

Date: 1982

Reference: Eph-D-TRADE-1982-01

Description: Shows the shirt and tie of a man flipping a "C.E.R" coin. Below is a map of Australia and New Zealand, an ashtray and a drink bottle. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Relief print, 535 x 450 mm.

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Letters from Amanda and Wolfgang Rosenberg

Date: 1985-1991

From: Smith, Shirley Hilda Stanley, 1916-2007 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-11369-115

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Other

Letters to/from the press

Date: 10 November 1965-27 October 1966

From: Boshier, Roger, active 1960s-2018: Collection relating to Wellington Committee on Vietnam

Reference: MS-Papers-12315-15

Description: Includes letters to Adrian Webster of the Committee from the New Zealand Monthly Review, copies of letters to the editor(s), and correspondence from Roger Boshier to the 'Listener' regarding the full-page advertisement opposing the use of troops in Vietnam, including a statement about the relationship between the advertisers and the Committee on Vietnam. Papers appear to have been put into a folder and labelled at a later date. Title transcribed from item. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript and manuscript letters.

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Resource material relating to compulsory arbitration

Date: 1976-1995

From: Franks, Peter Langdon, 1950- : Papers and photographs

Reference: MS-Papers-12118-04

Description: Printed papers by Noel S Woods, Jo Burton, Pat Walsh, Wolfgang Rosenberg, Russell Stone and James Holt on compulsory arbitration in New Zealand. Quantity: 1 folder(s) 8 items. Physical Description: Printed matter

Manuscript

Obituaries

Date: 1994-1999

From: Locke, Elsie Violet, 1912-2001 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7202-257

Description: Obituaries and newspaper tributes to recently deceased notable New Zealanders Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescripts and printed matter

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Scott, Walter J : Papers

Date: 1938-1983

By: Scott, Walter James, 1902-1985

Reference: 87-178

Description: Papers relating to Scott's involvement in civil rights, education reform and other social issues, plus some personal papers Quantity: 99 folder(s). 1.70 Linear Metres. Finding Aids: Preliminary listing available. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Mrs J Scott, Wellington

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Correspondence

Date: 1979-1981

From: Shadbolt, Maurice Francis Richard, 1932-2004 : Papers and recordings

Reference: 91-047-17/04

Description: Identified persons entered under Name. Also includes letters from Valerie, of Pukekawa (possibly Pat Booth's wife, Valerie Davies) re Arthur Allan Thomas; correspondence with Rhys [?] Harrison, an Auckland lawyer, re Barbara Magner and Brigid Shadbolt; copy of letter to editor (Islands?); copy of article on release of Arthur Allan Thomas; letter from Jack Dooley re aspects of NZ English used by Shadbolt; letter from Ann Mairae mentioning a Jack Shadbolt `supposedly a one-armed eunech [sic] who kept a Grey Lynn brothel'; copies of letters to Francis; letter to E P and D Malone re Lieut-Col Malone and Gallipoli; letter from Phillippa, NZ High Commission, London. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

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Inward letters

Date: [ca 1948-1986]

From: Campbell, Alistair Te Ariki, 1925-2009: Collection

Reference: 91-046-1/15

Description: Most persons identified and entered under Name. Also includes letters from Bob C, Canberra (1955), the English Association VUW, [?] G Norton, Ngaio, Wellington, and Patrick, Dept of Philosophy, University of Western Australia. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Manuscript

Wolfgang Rosenberg - International Monetary Fund

Date: 1961

From: Chapman, Eichelbaum and Rosenberg families : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-8670-253

Description: Concerning criticism by Wolfgang Rosenberg on the possible joining of the IMF, and subsequent criticism of him by Tom Shand in Parliament. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Manuscript

General file

Date: [1940-1992]

From: Cook, Freda, 1896-1990: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-7814-02

Description: File of inward and outward correspondence relating to the news-sheet, `Democratic and general news', operated by Freda and Eric Cook; also includes correspondence etc relating to publications and publishing; correspondence between Cook and Ron and Connie Harding and between H Winston Rhodes and the Hardings and other people associated with Cook; and other papers. Arrangement: The file remains in the order in which it was received Quantity: 1 folder(s).

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Beetham / George Bryant; A Guidebook is New Zealand's future / W Rosenberg

Date: 1968, 1981

From: New Zealand Democratic Party. Wellington District : Records

Reference: 88-224-80

Description: Contains multiple copies of both books Quantity: 1 box(es).

Manuscript

Correspondence - Q-Z

Date: 1942-1981

From: Vogt, Herlof Anton Herlofsen, 1914-1984 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5201-119

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

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Papers

Date: 1928, 1936, 1963-1967

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

Reference: 84-115-06A

Description: Contains papers on steel industry (1964-1966); the firm 3M New Zealand (1966); Auckland Star feature on Auckland reaching 500,000 (1964); Transport Licensing Amendment (1936); Ivon Watkins Dow Industries (1964-1965); Leigh Hunt's Manapouri Hydro Scheme (1928); re motor industry (1966); correspondence with economists on various industries (1960s); particle board industry on West Coast and in Nelson (1960s)) Quantity: 1 box(es).

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Correspondence and related papers

Date: [1948-1950]

From: Ashton, Beatrice Ramsay, 1920-1999 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-8162-01

Description: Correspondence relating to radio scripts and articles for the `Listener' by Ashton (1948-1950) and NZBS pay advice slips, and correspondence with `Landfall' relating to possible contributions. Includes letters from Margot, Wellington, and Alice, Blenheim, relating to early childhood education and bringing up children. Also small home-made heart card `To my love' Quantity: 1 folder(s).

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Why your pound buys less and other titles

Date: 1954-1957

From: Scrimgeour, Colin Graham, 1903-1987 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-4104-131

Description: Includes ` Makers of Auckland [1871-1971]' - `More scandal' - Scrim for Wellington Central (Election pamphlet) and Uncle Scrim and the waterside workers (n d) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.