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Mason, Helen Wilmot, 1915-2014: Collection
- Date
- 1931-2011
- By
- Mason, Helen Wilmot, 1915-2014
- Reference
- ATL-Group-00446
- Description
Collection comprises papers, photographs and one object relating to potter Helen Mason (nee Valentine).
Photographs collected by Helen Mason relating to her work as a potter and also her husband Malcolm Mason's army service during World War Two. Chiefly by unidentified photographers and largely dated between 1939-1942 and 1990-2009. Also contains photographs of family and friends, original negatives and a stamped and addressed envelope that contained an original negative.
Papers include material relating to Mason's career as a potter and the development of the arts and crafts movement in New Zealand. Includes correspondence, scrapbooks, sketches, research notes, photographs, ephemera, newspaper cuttings, and periodicals highlighting Mason's practice as an artist. Also contains personal papers including inward and outward correspondence with husband Malcolm Mason during his time on active service and as a prisoner of war during World War Two; James K Baxter first edition printing from the Otago University Press of 'Jerusalem Sonnets', signed by Baxter with an accompanying letter and inserted unpublished holograph poem written by Baxter; and a Barry Brickell signed publication relating to the history and story of Driving Creek Railway.
Title supplied by Library.
Julia Stuart is Helen Mason's daughter.
Quantity: 281 digital photograph(s). 103 folder(s). 29 colour original photographic print(s). 10 b&w original photographic print(s). 6 videocassette(s) VHS. 3 b&w original negative(s). 2 colour original negative(s) strips with 7 frames. 2 audiocassette(s). 1.30 Linear Metres. 1 box(es). 1 colour original photographic print(s). 1 folder(s). 1 object(s) printing block.
Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, printed matter, photographs, VHS, audiocassettes
Transfers: To Ephemera Collection - various brochures, pamphlets, and materials accompanying exhibitions, Helen Mason 2006 calendar (Eph-B-CERAMICS-2006), Helen Lloyd 2009 Hawkes Bay calender (EPH-B-CALENDAR-2009), and Hui and Huilli 2010 Waiohiki Creative Arts Village catalogue (Eph-B-SCULPTURE-2010)..
Processing information: The photographs and manuscripts were brought together as a multi-format group in 2019. Prior to this it was separated into format-based parts. There are still some formats which remain in other Curatorial Sections. See Separated Material for details.
Part of the 2015 accrual, and a further 2018 accrual is yet to be processed (as of October 2019).
Audiovisual material which had previously been separated out to Oral History and Sound was added back in to this collection in April 2022.
- Additional description
To protect the originals, audiovisual materical can only be accessed through an access copy, to be made on request.
- Use/Reproduction
- Copyright: The copyright holder’s permission must be obtained for all commercial use.
- Access restrictions
- Partly restricted material - See item level records for details.
- Format
- 281 digital photograph(s), 103 folder(s), 29 colour original photographic print(s), 10 b&w original photographic print(s), 6 videocassette(s) VHS, 3 b&w original negative(s), 2 colour original negative(s) strips with 7 frames, 2 audiocassette(s), 1.30 Linear Metres, 1 box(es), 1 colour original photographic print(s), 1 folder(s), 1 object(s) printing block, Audiocassettes, Manuscripts, Objects, Photographs, VHS, Mss, typescripts, printed matter, photographs, VHS, audiocassettes
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Malcolm John Mason, adjunct of the Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force 25th Battalio...
Date: 10-20 June 1941
From: Mason, Helen Wilmot, 1915-2014: Collection
Reference: 1/4-123358-F
Description: Portrait of Malcolm Mason, adjunct of the Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force, in his office with a map. Taken in Egypt circa 10-20 June 1941 by an unidentified photographer. Relationship complexity - Original photographic print from this negative at PAColl-9999-29 This negative was likely to have been sent (along with original print) to his wife Helen Mason in Carterton, New Zealand Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative
Papers relating to The great art trip television programme on Mason and feature article...
Date: 15 Dec 2001-Jul 2009
From: Mason, Helen Wilmot, 1915-2014: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-11148-08
Description: Material relating to 'The big art trip', including correspondence between Screentime Communicado producer Janice Finn and Helen Mason, newspaper clipping relating to Hawkes Bay artists featured on the show, a cue sheet. Also copy of Cape and Bay magazine (July/August 2009) featuring an article on Helen Mason 'A New Zealand icon of our own' Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescript, printed matter
Papers relating to exhibitions, Honouring Helen at Hum n Buzz Cafe and Honouring Helen ...
Date: 18 Mar 2005-12 May 2005
From: Mason, Helen Wilmot, 1915-2014: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-11148-06
Description: Papers relating to ceramics exhibitions 'Honouring Helen' at Hum n Buzz Cafe, Waipawa (18-28 March 2005) and 'Honouring Helen Mason' at Green Gallery, Waiheke Island (30 April-22 May 2005). Includes correspondence, newspaper clippings, posters and fliers, lists of works and prices, and a copy of the publication 'Helen Mason's scrapbook: fifty years as a backyard potter'. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescript, printed matter
Papers relating to New Zealand Society of Potters' 1996 convention 'Crater Clay' (Taupo)
Date: 6 Nov 2005-16 Jan 2006
From: Mason, Helen Wilmot, 1915-2014: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-11148-43
Description: Correspondence relating to accomodation in Taupo and Mason's attendance and list of works submitted by Mason for exhibition Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts
Papers relating to New Zealand Society of Potters' 1998 convention 'Capital Clay' (Well...
Date: 24 Mar 1998-30 Apr 2009
From: Mason, Helen Wilmot, 1915-2014: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-11148-27
Description: Contains correspondence, convention programme, and information regarding exhibitions, including Then and Now and Doreen Blumhardt, which took place during the 1998 convention. Also includes a thank you letter from Aimee McLeod regarding Mason's donation during the 2009 'Capital Clay' convention. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, printed matter
Papers relating to New Zealand Society of Potters, potters conventions, and Mason's mem...
Date: 1 Jan 2005-Apr 2007
From: Mason, Helen Wilmot, 1915-2014: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-11148-41
Description: Inward correpondence relating to Mason's memoir and the Wellington branch of the New Zealand Society of Potters (Julie Obren and Aimee McLeod). Also information sheets and programmes relating to NZSP conventions and exhibitions including 'First Light' (Gisborne, 2007) and 'Rrroaring Forties' (Invercargil, 2005) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, printed matter
Papers relating to various trusts
Date: 1 Jul 1988-15 Jun 1998
From: Mason, Helen Wilmot, 1915-2014: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-11148-15
Description: Material relating to Tauira Toru Trust includes correspondence, minutes for 1997 and 1998 meetings, newspaper and magazine clippings, financial statements, as well as Creative Communities, Thames District Council, and Lotteries grants papers regarding the building of a new workshop. Also includes material relating to the WISE (Women into Self Employment) network, tenancy laws, and the Moehau Training Establishment Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, printed matter (some photocopies)
Papers relating to Tamumu Trust, Hum n Buzz Cafe, and Te Puna Waiora
Date: 29 Oct 2001-24 Feb 2004
From: Mason, Helen Wilmot, 1915-2014: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-11148-16
Description: Papers relating to the setting up of the Tamumu Trust, Hum n Buzz Cafe, and Te Puna Waiora in Waipawa, including newspaper clippings, fundraising materials, meeting minutes, business plans, and Helen Mason's pottery designs for cafe cups and bowls Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescript, printed matter (some photocopies)
Papers relating to pottery workshops
Date: 22 Jan 1997-20 May 2004
From: Mason, Helen Wilmot, 1915-2014: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-11148-34
Description: Newspaper clippings, correspondence, and fliers, mainly relating to craft workshops with instructors including Elaine Katzer and Theresa Hodgson. Also document relating to pottery and Decidedly Jazz Danceworks, Canada Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, printed matter
Papers relating to Electra Gallery, The Festival at Pukeora Estate, and Art Feast
Date: 24 Feb 1999-31 Aug 2006
From: Mason, Helen Wilmot, 1915-2014: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-11148-04
Description: Papers relating to the Electra Gallery, Waipukurau, including newsletters for January, March, and July 2004, and the gallery's involvement with The Festival (Pukeora Estate). Also papers relating to the 2003 and 2004 festivals, including correspondence, miscellaneous notes, lists of Mason's works and prices, programme of events and workshops, results of a visitor questionnaire, guide for exhibitors, and newspaper clippings. Additional material includes inward correspondence from Andrea Beech and Francisca Obers regarding Mason exhibiting at Art Feast 2006, a paper on Tangi Taiki by Mason, biographical notes on Mason for Sensi Deshi exhibition at Green Gallery, and a poster advertising her solar fountains Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, printed matter (some photocopies)