Connecting to collections 2024

Kawe Mahara Queer Archives Aotearoa volunteer Reuben Love will discuss how public programming and taonga can engage with and strengthen our queer communities in Aotearoa.

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This Music Month talk, by Alexander Turnbull Library curator Dr Michael Brown, looks at the New Zealand label Crystal Magic Records. The label's entire catalogue has been preserved by the Library, and this talk explores the music, artwork, and web influence on the CMR sensibility.

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Join Sam Orchard as he reflects on the history of Comicfest, the power of New Zealand comics both as important sources for documentary heritage and on the international stage, and what to expect from ComicFest this year. This year the festival will be celebrating its 10th year.

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Acting Chief Librarian Jessica Moran will discuss the Turnbull Library’s evolving process for deciding what to add to the Library’s rich collections. This online talk will go behind the scenes to explain how we appraise and prepare new collections and taonga for use by researchers.

Oral history advisor Lynette Shum and historian Nigel Murphy will take attendees on a walking tour exploring the rich history of the Chinese in Wellington.

Bookings are essential.

Oral history advisor Lynette Shum and historian Nigel Murphy will take attendees on a walking tour exploring the rich history of the Chinese in Wellington.

Bookings are essential.