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Date: April-September 1993

By: Bishop Julius Hall Association of Ex-Students; Hearnshaw, Victoria Annabel, 1946-; Hazelgrove, Daphne Janet, 1948-

Reference: OHColl-0326

Description: Recorded as part of the Association's suffrage centennial project. Comprises interviews with former residents of the Hall. Interviewees discuss their time at Bishop Julius Hall (Hostel), the influences and decisions that brought them there, and their lives after tertiary study. The Bishop Julius Hall was first opened in 1917 to cater for the growing number of female tertiary students in Christchurch. This site was the official residence of Bishop Churchill Julius, Anglican Bishop of Christchurch (1890-1925), named Bishopcourt. Due to its popularity, a new larger residence was found and opened as the Bishop Julius Hostel in 1924. This building was used until 1973 when a new Hall was built for increased student numbers. The first male resident was admitted to the Bishop Julius Hall of Residence in 1993. Awards/funding - the project received a grant from the Suffrage Centennial Year Trust Whakatu Wahine Interviewer(s) - Vickie Hearnshaw Interviewer(s) - Daphne Hazelgrove The Bishop Julius Hall Old Girl's Association was formed in 1958 with Beryl Wall as the first president. This organisation changed its name to the Bishop Julius Hall Assocation of Ex-Students, after the residence became co-ed. Quantity: 21 C60 cassette(s) - plus agreement forms, biographical information and photographs (19). 20. Photographs of 19 of the interviewees Search dates: 1993

Date: 1996-1997

By: Mangawhai Historical Society

Reference: OHColl-0466

Description: Interviews are with descendants of early Pakeha settlers in the Mangawhai area. Squatters, European traders and spar cutters began arriving in Mangawhai in the 1830s followed by boatbuilders in the 1850s. The timber industry soon became established as the hinterland was plentiful with kauri and logs were brought down the river and rafted up before being towed down to the sawmills in Auckland. The area was rich in kauri gum and by the late nineteenth century Mangawhai was a thriving community supported by timber and gum. When the railway reached Kaiwaka in 1913, the importance of Mangawhai as a port began to diminish. Gumlands gave way to farmland and most residents now earn their living by farming. Interviews Bill Logue, Doris Ross, Phyllis Wharfe, Alice Wintle, Albert Wood and Josephine Worsfold. Interviewer(s) - Bev Ross Arrangement: Recordings: OHC-013136 - OHC-013149 Tape numbers - OHC-013136 - OHC-013149 Quantity: 14 C60 cassette(s). 6 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available - folders with agreement forms, personal information forms, family trees, etc., OHA-4597 - OHA-4602. Processing information: Interviews not yet described

Date: 5 Feb 1996-6 Oct 1996 - 05 Feb 1996 - 06 Oct 1996

By: Walsh, Michael Wehi Mailetonga, active 1989

Reference: OHColl-0610

Description: Examines the links between Nga Rauru of Patea and Ngati Wehiwehi of Otaki which are the result of family connections. The project includes interviews David Marino, Grace Moffatt, Raynor Gibb, Wallace (Wally) O'Conner, Margaret Walsh and Rona Broughton. The interviewees also discuss Te Reo Maori, family and adoption and give a picture of Maori life from about 1915 to the 1950s. Access Contact - See Oral History Librarian Awards/funding - Project received an Award in Oral History Interviewer(s) - Michael Walsh Quantity: 11 C60 cassette(s). 6 printed abstract(s). 6 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Michael Walsh, Wellington, 1996

Date: 2003-2004

Reference: OHColl-0734

Description: Interviews with staff and patients of Porirua Hospital. Subjects discussed include patient care and treatments, including the use of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Interviewees are Dr Thakshan Fernando, Sushila Fernando, Ngaere Houghton Thompson, Thomas van Arendonk, Alistair and Meg Campbell Abstracted by - Helen Reilly Awards/funding - Project received an Award in Oral History Source of title - Title taken from agreement forms Sponsored by - Friends of Porirua Hospital Museum Interviewer(s) - Helen Reilly Accompanying material - Copy of 'Out of mind, out of sight: the story of Porirua Hospital' by Wendy Hunter Williams, 1987 Quantity: 6 C60 cassette(s). 5 printed abstract(s). 5 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Friends of Porirua Hospital Museum, Porirua, 2004 Copies of photographs of each interviewee in abstracts

Date: 2002-2003

By: Picton Historical Society; Brehaut, Loreen, active 2006-2014

Reference: OHColl-0749

Description: Ten interviews with long-term residents of the Marlborough Sounds, especially those in the Picton area. Interviewees are Terry Looms, Henry Hende, Lynette Cook, Donald Jamison, Joan Barrett, Isabelle Bunt, Leo Gilchrist, Raynor Henson, George MacDonald and Eric McIsaac Awards/funding - Project received an Award in Oral History Arrangement: Abstracts: OHA-4367 to OHA-4376 Original recordings: OHC-012648 - OHC-012661 Quantity: 10 Interview(s). 14 C60 cassette(s). 9 printed abstract(s). 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete. Processing information: Interviews not yet described

By: Hobson Wharf (Museum)

Reference: OHColl-0332

Description: A collection of interviews recorded to supplement and enhance the exhibitions of the Hobson Wharf (Auckland Maritime Museum). Topics of discussion vary but include historical and present day nautical experiences, boat and ship building, lighthouse keeping and travel in New Zealand and the Pacific. Awards/funding - The project received an Award in Oral History Interviewer(s) - Harold Kidd, Peter McCurdy, C B Thompson, Mike Montague, Barry Thompson, Gillian Chaplin, Rodney Wilson, John Riding Arrangement: Original recordings held by Hobson Wharf Auckland Maritime Museum Quantity: 32 C60 cassette(s). 16 printed abstract(s). 25 interview(s) includes 9 brief interviews recorded at a reunion. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete Most abstracts are brief, some are partial or edited transcripts.. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Hobson Wharf Auckland Maritime Museum

Date: 1990-1991

By: Gapes, Margaret A, active 1990-2000

Reference: OHColl-0349

Description: Interviews with women associated with the Auckland Branch of the New Zealand Feberation of University Women. Interviewer(s) - Margaret Gapes Quantity: 13 C60 cassette(s). 1 folder(s) containing agreement forms only. 11 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available agreement forms filed at OHA-4944.

Date: 1992-1996

By: Apatu, Marei, active 1992-1996

Reference: OHColl-0347

Description: Waipatu marae kaumatua talk about their memories of early life in the Heretaunga region of the Hawkes Bay. Primary topics discussed are iwi and hapu links, the Waipatu Marae, local beaches and food sources. Interviewer(s) - Marei Apatu Accompanying material - OHA-4569 and OHA-4570 are in one folder and also contain accompanying information called Background to "Te Kotahitanga - First Maori Parliament" a Chronological Timeline, Glossary and Poroporoake. Quantity: 4 C90 cassette(s). 2 C60 cassette(s). 6 printed abstract(s). 1 folder(s) - Accompanying materials. 6 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete.

Date: 4, 8, 15 July and 1 and 30 August 2011 - 04 Jul 2011 - 30 Aug 2011

By: Ngan Kwok Guy, 1926-2017; Oldham, Philippa Jane, 1957-

Reference: OHColl-1053-01

Description: Interview with New Zealand artist and former director of the New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts, Guy Ngan, conducted from July - August 2011. 'Guy Ngan was born in Wellington in 1926, the son of a Chinese New Zealand businessman and his second wife who herself became a successful businesswoman and family matriarch. Guy was taken back to China as a 2 year old and would likely have stayed in the Guangzhou area there had it not been for the Japanese invasion in 1938. When Guangzhou was bombed Guy's father made hasty arrangements for Guy and his elder brother Albert to leave. The two boys travelled unaccompanied to New Zealand by ship. They lived initially in Newtown but Guy, unhappy at Newtown School, quickly struck out on his own arranging to stay with relatives in Miramar. This was the beginning of an independent way of life and thinking that Guy has continued to pursue.' (information provided by interviewer). The interview discusses his early life, education, experiences abroad, and his art career in New Zealand. Abstracted by - Pip Oldham Interviewer(s) - Pip Oldham Quantity: 1 digital sound recording(s) digital sound recording(s). 1 printed abstract(s) OHA-7665. 1 interview(s). 13.31 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Liz Ngan, Wellington, May 2012 Search dates: 1872 - 2011

Date: 01 Nov 1991 - 14 Aug 1992 - 01 Nov 1991 - 14 Aug 1992

By: Stace, Hilary Janet, 1954-

Reference: OHColl-1190

Description: Seven interviews covering the establishment, between late 1940 and early 1941, of the Wadestown Playcentre initially in the downstairs of the Presbyterian Hall, and its later shift around 1950 to the local Plunket Rooms. Interviewees discuss their involvement as mother helpers or trained supervisors, obtaining equipment, and the daily routine of the Playcentre. Some became active in the Wellington Playcentre Association. They mention the anti-playcentre feeling in the community and the expected role of women in the 1950s. Interviewees comment on the kindergarten versus playcentre philosophy as well as playcentre's relationship with plunket. Many mention the impetus given to the playcentre movement by educationalist Gwen Somerset, and also refer to Beatrice Beeby and Marie Bell. Interviewees are: Augusta Bohmer, Jean Reid, Joyce Ross, Shirley Rowe, Jeanette Stace, Gwyneth Wright, and joint interview with Bobbie Fawthorpe, Joyce Hudson and Mary Aslin. The collection also includes a recording of speakers at the 50th anniversary lunch held at the Wadestown Community Centre, which is followed by comments on the Wadestown Playcentre from people attending a related evening social. Another recording covers an informal discussion by women who had been involved in the Wadestown Playcentre in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Interviewer(s) - Hilary Stace, Pam Callard Arrangement: Original recordings: OHC-13104 - OHC-13111 Listening copies: LC-7663 - LC-7670 Abstract available: OHA-4574 Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 2 event(s). 7 C60 cassette(s). 7 interview(s).

Date: 1997 - 2003

By: Shear History Trust

Reference: OHColl-0943

Description: Project aim was to identify and record interviews with identities within the shearing and wool harvesting industry in New Zealand. Interviewees are Peter Burnett, Jillian Burney, Peter Casserly, Douglas Falloon, Phyllis French, Ritchie Gould, Lance Kana, Laurie Keats, John Kirkpatrick, Craig Lawrence, Peter Lyon, Raelene McConachie, Frederick McKinstry, Muriel McNab, David McPherson, Murray McSkimming, Patrick Mita, Mavis Mullins, Hinepare Paewai, Bruce Paterson, Bob Reed, Allan Reid, Keith Sandbrook, Claude Waite, Noel Wyeth. Interviewer(s) - Judy Cundy, Laurie Keats, Greg Herrick, Colin King, Emma Tankersley, Gavin Tankerley, Robin Kidd Arrangement: Files arranged as OHDL-000710 to OHDL-000734 Tape numbers - OHC-012524 - OHC-012573 Quantity: 51 C60 cassette(s). 3 C90 cassette(s). 25 printed abstract(s). 24 Electronic document(s) - abstracts. 25 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete.

Date: 1991-1996

By: Luff, Margaret Helen, 1931-2022

Reference: OHColl-0104

Description: Awards/funding - Australian Sesquicentennial Fund for Oral History Accompanying material - photographs taken by Helen Jordan of interviewees in 1991 Quantity: 95 C60 cassette(s). 1 C90 cassette(s). 70 printed abstract(s). 5 folder(s). 75 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete almost - 5 lack abstracts.

By: Karori Historical Society

Reference: OHColl-0068

Description: Interviews with individuals about Karori and a sound recording of a talk given by John Raine. Interviewees: Edna Hitching, Hendrika van Melle, Edith Miller, Robert Caldwell, Jack Parker, Gwen Newcombe, Robert Watchman, Mrs Watchman, Jim Shotter, Evelyn Smith and Josephine Hare. Accompanying material - Notes prepared by Katherine M Wood about the interviewees Quantity: 9 Interview(s). 6 7" reel(s). 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 event(s).

Date: 12 Apr 1975

By: Fox, Charles Elliot (Rev), 1878-1977

Reference: OHColl-0037/1

Description: Charles Elliot Fox came to New Zealand in 1884, where his father served as an Anglican minister in Gisborne. Recalls his childhood in Gisborne; the Tarawera eruption and his mother's death from tuberculosis on the night of the eruption, the possibility of a visit of Te Kooti to Gisborne; attending Napier High School and memories of Te Aute; his study of Greek and Latin and playing cricket and rugby. Discusses attending St John's College, Auckland and pranks played. Describes walking from Napier to Wellington. Comments on the bush around Norsewood and Woodville and Napier before the earthquake. Recalls listening to William Colenso's sermons, and boyhood friendship with Percy Spiller. Describes Samuel and Leonard Williams. Recalls his early interest in Melanesia. Describes time as a headmaster on San Cristobal and experiences with local headhunters. Comments on this practice in relation to weapons supplied by the British. Describes dressing as a Melanesian while living in the islands and preaching sermons in eight languages. Talks about his compilation of a language dictionary and publication of a book on the area. Mentions Bishop Patteson. Comments on colonial government, the Christian mission in the islands and the future of the Solomon Islands. Venue - Waipukarau Interviewer(s) - June Starke Interviewer(s) - Athol Williams Venue - Woburn Hospital, Waipukarau Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-000269 Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 folder(s) - handwritten abstract. 1 interview(s). 45 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-7230.

Date: Nov 1988

By: Wells, Stanley Peter, 1920?-; McAlpine, Rachel Phyllis, 1940-

Reference: OHColl-0277/1

Description: Stan Wells recalls being sent by Ada Wells to a Salvation Army orphanage for boys in Temuka when he was six. Describes the few privilages, the starvation diet, no play and the work. Explains having his name changed. Recalls corporal punishments. Talks of his sister Alice known as Bim, sister Edna, also the few women who sheltered him. Talks of money provided by the Masons' Lodge for upkeep of this once grand home and its deterioration. Recalls having top marks in drawing and talks of his inability to play cricket or rugby at school later. Describes memorable days when the boys were allowed out of the orphanage. Explains about his holidays in Oamaru, meeting the Fergusons with whom he went to live, the servant - master relationship with Mr. Ferguson. Discusses similarities in the personalities of Harry Wells and Mr. Ferguson, an organist, and talks about their purchase of an organ. Discusses differenes in attitudes between Hazel Armstrong, who took an interest in him, and Mrs Ferguson. Talks about his work as a 15 year old on a farm at Wanganui, his work on a poultry farm with poor pay, and the cost of meals. Describes his jobs as a gardener. Explains that Bim's work was as a masseuse, also a compiler for Stone's Directory, and relates that she cycled to the West Coast during the Depression. Recalls his schooling, going to war in Egypt in artillery and infantry units, his treatment as a prisoner of war when he worked in coalmine and on a railway. Explains that he was sent to a nursery garden in Temuka on his return. Describes his psychiatric treatment after the war, spending time at Hanmer and names Dr. Bevan Brown, Frank Cook, Len Booth. Talks about religion. Describes visiting Ratana Pa, Wanganui and mentions successful health treatments there. Explains about his love of native bush. Recalls Frank Milner of Waitaki School. Talks of cycling, piano playing and his appreciation of music. Relates about girlfriends, his wife and children. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Christchurch Abstracted by - Linda Bevan Smith Interviewer(s) - Rachel McAlpine Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-002857; 002858; 002859 Quantity: 3 C90 cassette(s). 2.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3852. Search dates: 1920 - 1960

Date: 8 Oct 1993 - 08 Oct 1993

By: Clunie, Fergus, active 1985-1994

Reference: OHColl-0155/1

Description: Fergus Clunie was Director of the Fiji Museum until the mid 1980s when he came to New Zealand and worked on a King Country farm. He became curator of Pompallier House, which was in dire structural trouble, in early 1988. The Trust (Historic Places Trust) wanted to resolve problems with the building. Refers to Alan Nixon, chief engineer for the Works Consultancy, Ruth Ross, Pompallier House historian, Mr Wilson, project manager, and Jeremy Salmond, conservation architect. Gives details of restoration and describes the goal of achieving a self-generating income for the building compatible with the building's history. Interviewer(s) - Gerry Brackenbury Venue - Russell Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-005462 Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 1. 1.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete Transcript - Ab 1081.

Date: 29 Apr - 30 Jun 1998 - 29 Apr 1998 - 30 Jun 1998

By: White, Bruce, 1933-2004

Reference: OHColl-0420/1

Description: Talks about his childhood, schooling, university education, army service, courtship, marriage and fatherhood. Focuses on his long service at Western Heights High School in Rotorua. Notes that this school was Rotorua West High School until 1961. Describes his teaching of mathematics, different principals while at the school and his own position as Deputy Principal. Interviewer(s) - Kay Edwards Accompanying material - Western Heights High School silver jubilee magazine 1985 and Western Heights High School 1996 magazine Quantity: 7 C90 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 1 interview(s). 10 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-1938.

Date: Aug 1998 to Dec 1999

By: Barrie, Ann Maree, 1947-

Reference: OHColl-0429

Description: Interviews long-time Owhiro Bay residents Roberta and Stanley Hoy, Gordon James (Jim) Goodwin, Heather Packer, Annette Jones, George (Clarry) Wahren, Maureen Hocking, Vera Konig and Clifford Denham about living in the area. Interviewer(s) - Ann Barrie Quantity: 18 C60 cassette(s). 8 printed abstract(s). 8 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete.

Date: Sep 1997 to May 1998

By: McConnochie, Helen, 1925-

Reference: OHColl-0445

Description: Talks to eleven survivors of the 1931 Napier earthquake who were mainly teenagers at the time of the earthquake. Interviewees are Gordon Amner, Keith Dick, John Hohepa, Althaea Sheppard, Russell Spiller, Agnes Terrill, Dorothy Beddows, Christina Ennor, Leonora Martin, Kenneth Spiller and Douglas Storkey. Other - Agreement form says tapes held at Hawkes Bay Museum Archive (Alexander Turnbull Library not mentioned) Interviewer(s) - Helen McConnochie Quantity: 13 C60 cassette(s). 11 printed abstract(s). 11 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete Summary provided.

Date: Sep 1996 to Jul 1997

By: Gough, Elaine, active 1997; Morgan, Janis, active 1997

Reference: OHColl-0446

Description: Talks to people who have lived and worked in the area, near Alexandra, for a long period of time. Orcharding families associated with the area include the Iversens, Taylors and Dawsons. Comments on changes in stone fruit growing and orcharding. Interviewees are Mon McGinnis, Howard Hinton, Dick McArthur, John Campbell, Anne Duncan, Gary Iversen, Eric Hawkins, Mary Ormandy, Gill McLaren, Margaret Matheson, John Taylor, Earnscy Weaver, Pat Ferris and Stan Hanning Interviewer(s) - Elaine Gough Interviewer(s) - Janis Morgan Quantity: 24 C60 cassette(s). 14 transcript(s). 14 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available.