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Manuscript

Margaret Aroha Skelton - The Clarkson family

Date: 1990

From: New Zealand Society of Genealogists : 1990 Sesquicentennial Family Biography Competition collection

Reference: MS-Papers-4280-082

Description: Title continues:`...pioneers of Port Nicholson and Port Cooper'. The essay covers verified facts about Clarkson's great-great-grandparents, their emigration to NZ, and the seafaring career of their son, Thomas. Some of the family arrived on the `Bolton' at Port Nicholson in 1840 and another group on the `Sir Edward Paget' at Port Cooper in 1856. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Includes photographs of Capt Thomas Nicolson Clarkson, 1890; Caroline Clarkson, 1898 Processing information: Name heading for Clarkson family removed following information from staff member, August 2023.

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Cleaners' Union photographs

Date: [ca 1970s-1985]

From: New Zealand Council of Trade Unions :Photographs

By: Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.); Kerr, Robert Edward, 1951-; Preston, Gaylene Mary, 1947-

Reference: PAColl-10045-3

Description: Photographs (single prints and contact sheets) relating to the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions, particularly the Cleaners' Union, ca 1975-1985. Identified photographers include Bob Kerr, Hazel Armstrong, Gaylene Preston, and the Evening Post newspaper. Identified figures include: Gavin Cummings, Alex Weir, Hilary Brown, Verna Sutherland, Joy Molnar, Jim Anderton, Pat Kelly, Peter Cranney, Don Swan, Danny Wikiera, Cliff Medland, Gaylene Preston, Hazel Armstrong, Victor Batista, Kathleen Kerr, Gwenda Jenkins, Bob Laycock, Des Clarke, Ian [Hoggets?], and Margaret Wilson. Events, disputes, campaigns, and protests covered include: British Petroleum and Crothalls and Company industrial action, Rutherford House dispute, Waiouru Military Camp picket, Kindergarten Cleaners' dispute, images relating to the dispute around the sacking of Spotswood College caretaker Doug Mumm, Wanganui Boys College equal pay protest, Central Institute of Technology Cleaners dispute (including 1979 march on Parliament), the `Reinstate Tina' protest, and cleaners stopwork meeting at Trades Hall (1978) as well as an Annual General Meeting and a conference in Auckland. Miscellaneous images include cleaners and caretakers in their workplaces, including employees at Dunlops Tyres, British Petroleum House, and a number of schools (Woodhalten School (Wainuiomata), and Porirua College). Also a cutting of Pat Kelly speaking to anti-Vietnam War protest at Parliament. Quantity: 48 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Photographic prints Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - 2008-119 : New Zealand Council of Trade Unions: Further records.

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[Undated music programmes and other ephemera for concerts, in which Maurice Till perfor...

Date: 1950 - 1985

Reference: Eph-B-MUSIC-Till-Undated

Description: Includes programmes and fliers for: 1950s?: New Zealand's own pianist Maurice Till presents a fine programme of piano music ...[1950s?]. Pamphlet The New Zealand pianist Maurice Till. Programme (beginning with "Air with variations" by Handel). [1950s?] (2 copies) The New Zealand pianist Maurice Till. Programme (beginning with "Sonata in K" by Mozart). [1950s?] (2 copies) Whangarei Music Society recital. Phyllis Mader, soprano; Maurice Till, piano. [1950s?]. Programme Glenda Raymond, Australian soprano; Maurice Till pianist. Tour sponsored by Adult Education Department University of Canterbury [1950s?]. Programme (2 copies) Song recital by Honor McKellar, assisted by Maurice Till, pianist [1950s?]. Programme. Maurice Till pianoforte recital. [ca 1950s?]. Programme - black & white (2 copies) Maurice Till pianoforte recital. [ca 1950s?]. Programme - black & red on white (2 copies) University Trio recitals of chamber music. Gladys Vincent violin; Francis Bate 'cello; Maurice Till piano. Tour arranged by Department of Adult Education, University of Otago. [1955?] Programme (2 copies) 1960s?: A Festival piano recital. Maurice Till. Dunedin Town Hall, Thursday 31 January [1960s?]. Programme (2 copies) Orchestra (Dunedin Civic Orchestra). Guest conduxctor Alex Lindsay; leader Joan Gardiner. Alexandera concert. War Memorial Hall, 3 August [1968??]. ProgrammeSong recital. Helen Charlton soprano; Maurice Till piano. The Chapel, Music Centre of Christchurch 140 Barbadoes Street, Wednesday 13 November [1968?]. Programme 1980s?: Maurice Hasson violin; Maurice Till piano. Two different programme [ca 1986?] Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed programmes, up to quarto size, some illustrated. Provenance: Donated by Richard Till, from the papers of his father Maurice Till. These programmes are duplicate to those held at Hocken Library as part of Maurice Till's papers.

Manuscript

Subject files - Wellington houses designed by Clere

Date: 1987-2000

From: Maclean, Elizabeth Susan, 1932-2011 : Research papers relating to Frederick de Jersey Clere

Reference: MS-Papers-11828-43

Description: Includes list of houses Quantity: 1 folder(s).

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Subject files - Wellington houses designed and inhabited by Clere

Date: 1987-2000

From: Maclean, Elizabeth Susan, 1932-2011 : Research papers relating to Frederick de Jersey Clere

Reference: MS-Papers-11828-42

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

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Photographs of people and events

Date: 1983-1985

From: Hames, Jenny :Negatives and photographs

Reference: PAColl-5811-1

Description: Greek Week in Wellington, reading recovery teachers and pupils, Sir Graham and Lady Latimer, piano teacher Judith Clark, Wellington City buses, Author Fiona Kidman, Kristelle Plimmer bringer of gorilla grams, the Heng family from Cambodia, Children's author Lynley Dodd, teacher and students at Kimi Ora school Wellington, Election night 1984 including Bob Jones, artist Janet Paul, editor Margaret Moony, Buskers on Wellington's streets. Quantity: 72 b&w original photographic print(s).

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Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989 :"You may consider our raising our fares in line with A...

Date: 1988

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

By: Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.); Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989

Reference: B-136-844

Description: Shows a man in an Air New Zealand booking office obviously angry about fare price increases. The Air New Zealand official is trying to placate the customer by saying they are trying to remain competitive with Ansett, the rival company. Extended Title - Fares to Auckland Wellington Christchurch now up 12% Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, letratone and crayon on paper, 324 x 485 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

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Decorative stained glass from shops and houses in Wellington, Wanganui, and Auckland

Date: 1870-1982

From: In the Light of the Past :Photographs of New Zealand stained glass in houses and public buildings

By: Carter, Charles Edward, 1862-1908; Schroff, Joe, active 1982

Reference: PA12-1440

Description: Decorative stained glass windows in a mixture of styles. Those in the picturesque gothic styled house, Oneida, are of simple geometric designs in bright unpainted colours. There are three images of bird windows dating from the 1890s and originally in W C Fitzgerald's chemist shop, Lambton Quay and Willis st. There are acid etched windows in coloured and white glass, art nouveau windows by Charles Edward Carter, an art deco window, and an art window of the early 1980s. Quantity: 19 colour original transparency/ies.

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Wellington Regional Council :Coverage of 1; 10, 000 record maps. Wellington Land Distri...

Date: 1987

From: Wellington Regional Council : Marie Sang map collection

By: New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey

Reference: MapColl-WRC-R27-10000/1.3-Acc.

Description: Survey control plan. Includes Terawhiti, Makara, Wellington, and Karori Districts. Base map; Published by New Zealand Lands and Survey Quantity: 1 map(s) [with annotations]. Physical Description: Ink on grey paper. Scale [ca 1: 10, 000] 84 x 56 cm. Provenance: Purchased 7 Jan 1987

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Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :Just what is a draw worth anyway? Evening Post. 28 May ...

Date: 1982

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

By: Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.); Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989

Reference: B-136-075

Description: Shows two scenes. In the upper scene soccer fans are congratulating an All Whites player for the draw against the Watford team. In the lower scene rugby supporters are complaining to a Wellington player that a draw in the game against the Wairarapa team doesn't auger well for Wellington to win the Ranfurly Shield. Refers to Wellington, who held the Ranfurly Shield, playing Wairarapa in Masterton, and the All Whites playing against Watford at Athletic Park before going to Spain to compete in the World Cup. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, white gouache, crayon and letratone, 450 x 310 mm.

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Prime Minister Robert Muldoon greeting royal visitors - Photograph taken by Merv Griffiths

Date: 21 April 1983

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

By: Griffiths, Mervyn, active 1978

Reference: EP/1983/1419-F

Description: Prime minister Robert Muldoon greets Prince Charles, Princess Diana, and Prince Edward at Wellington Airport. Photographed by Merv Griffiths on the 21st of April 1983. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) 35mm strip comprising 3 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate film negative, 35mm

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Group photographs of Erskine College students and staff

Date: 1985

From: Society of the Sacred Heart of Jesus : Photographs

Reference: PAColl-9258-22

Description: Group photographs of Erskine College students and staff. 1985 was also the year that Erskine College closed. Quantity: 37 colour original photographic print(s).

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The Frontier Touring Co. & Raynor Promotions proudly present "a rare live concert event...

Date: 1986

From: Various artists :[Posters advertising performances by popular music groups, singers, musicians, and rock bands performing in New Zealand in 1986].

Reference: Eph-E-MUSIC-Popular-1986-01

Description: Shows an arrangement of text, with a small central inset photograph of Bob Dylan and Tom Petty performing with electric guitars. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, on poster 850 x 594 mm.

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Turnbull Library events

Date: ca1987-1991

From: National Library of New Zealand: Photographs

Reference: PAColl-5801-3

Description: Launch of publication "Katherine Mansfield Manuscripts in the Alexander Turnbull Library", Alexander Turnbull's birthday celebration and farewell to Jim Traue 1990, Alexander Turnbull Library's Founder's Day celebration 1990, Turnbull Library staff reunion late 1980s, Depositing of the Korean War Veterans Roll of Honour 1991, Alexander Turnbull's 121st birthday celebrations 1989, Reception for the Holmes Miller papers 1990. Quantity: 22 b&w original photographic print(s). 2 colour original transparency/ies.

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[Theatre programmes for drama productions in New Zealand, mostly Wellington, in 1986]

Date: 1986

From: [Programmes and ephemera of octavo size for drama productions in New Zealand]

Reference: Eph-A-DRAMA-1986

Description: Includes: "Motive", by Kerry Jimson. Directed by Aileen O'Sullivan. Working Title Theatre, Auckland [1986]. Programme The New Zealand International Festival of the Arts presents Small Change Theatre, a family double bill. "One beautiful evening", directed by Jan Miller; [and] Hazard & Darlene in love", directed by Jan Henderson. Wellington Teachers' College, 6-19 March 1986. Programme (2 copies) Performers Theatre (106 Courtenay Place). "Muck from three angels" and "A who's who of Flapland", two hilarious comedies by David Halliwell, directed by Stuart Devenie. 14-18 October [1986]. Card Fourth New Zealand Playwrights Workshop. Lincoln College Christchurch, 31 August - 7 September [1986]. Flier only Mana Little Theatre. "Palace of Varieties Music Hall". Director George Christie; musical director Jim Matheson. August 1986. Programme "Run for your wife", by Ray Cooney, directed by Janet Spearman (With Leoni Mellinger, Vivienne Labone, Robin Askwith, Nigel Harbrow, Geoffrey Hughes, David Halls, Lewis Rowe, David Masterman). New Zealand tour 1986. Programme (2 copies) Stagecraft and Wellington Repertory Theatre. A season of one-act plays, July 16 to July 19 [1986]. Programme "The Trojan women". Wintergarden, Auckland Domain, 19-21 December [1986]. Flier Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs on programmes and fliers, sizes below 250 mm.

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National Library exhibition openings

Date: ca1985-1995

From: National Library of New Zealand: Photographs

Reference: PAColl-5801-2

Description: Openings relating to six of the exhibitions (Fabulous and Familiar, Musical Images, Kia Kaha - Forever Strong, Empire and Desire - Gallipoli 1915, Encounter with Eden; New Zealand, 1770-1870, Max Dupain - Sydney Nostalgia ) held in the National Library between 1990 and 1995. Two views of the John Drawbridge mural before it was installed in the National Library building. It is seen in a Government store and still coloured as it was for the international exhibition at Osaka, Japan, 1970. There is a group photo of Maori carving students from Porirua community college, and two portraits of Carol O'Biso. Quantity: 31 b&w original photographic print(s). 2 colour original transparency/ies.

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[Posters advertising exhibitions of graphic arts and two-dimensional artworks. 1980]

Date: 1980

Reference: Eph-C-GRAPHIC-ARTS-1980

Description: Includes: John Bailey. Wall drawings. Peter Webb Galleries, Auckland. 21 April - 17 May 1980. Edith Collier in retrospect. Proof for catalogue cover by Sarjeant Gallery. Edith Collier in retrospect. Sarjeant Gallery, 15 January - 2 March 1980 then to tour New Zealand. Poster proof. Howie Cooke. Still life for sailors; an exhibition from Tahiti, at Outreach, No 1 Ponsonby Road, 25 October - 4 November [1980s] Environmental art: David Waterman [and] Tery Archer. NZ Students Arts Council 1980, Artists on Campus. With the support of Resene Paints Ltd. Claudia Pond Eyley. New decade paintings and drawings. 2 June - 13 June 1980. Barry Lett Galleries, 41 Victoria Street West, Auckland. In search of Shunkei Jijima; an exposition by Stephen Foster. Taj Gallery, Oct 26th - Nov 14th [1980] Paul Hartigan. "Tattoo classiques", preview 5-7, 21 July - 1 August 1980 at Denis Cohn Gallery, 3 Darby Street, Auckland 1. Rangi of Rotorua exhibition. Rotorua Art Gallery, 24 March -27 April 1980 (shows portrait sketch by Christopher Perkins) (2 copies) Self portrait snaps. Schoolhouse, 101 Federal Street Auckland. 21 July - 1 August 1980. Quantity: 10 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on posters.. Physical Description: Photolithographs, on sheets, sizes varying around 430 x 300 mm.

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[Posters advertising and promoting plays and drama events in New Zealand. 1987-1988]

Date: 1987 - 1988

Reference: Eph-D-DRAMA-1987/1988

Description: Includes: 1987: "As you like it". Summer Shakespeare. University Quad, 12-28 February [1987?] Dramadillo Theatre Company Inc present their "Guide to life". The performers: David Clarkson, John Davies, Michelle Hine, Beth Kayes, Juliet Monaghan, Alison Wall. Co-directed by Hester Joyce and Juliet Monaghan. Masks and puppets by Nick Blake; costumes designed by Alison Wall; music by John Gibson. [Sheet with text and map] "Dramadillo's guide to life"; a pop-up theatrical flick thru life's vital functions, with the support of United Building Society, Best Western, Hertz and the QE II Arts Council of NZ. Christchurch James Hay Theatre 16-17 October; Wellington University Memorial Theatre, 5-7 November [1987] Sydney Theatre Company presents "The rivers of China" by Alma de Groen, directed by Peter Kingston. Wharf Theatre, from 9th September 1987 (poster with self-portrait by Nora Heysen) Brian Sweeney presents Sue Ingleton in "Strip Jack naked". Devised written and performed by Sue Ingleton. Maidment Theatre, 24 March - 4 April [1987] (2 copies) 1988: The N.Z. Actors Company presents "Bouncers", by John Godber. Produced by William Walker, directed by Duncan Smith [1988?] Information sheet / programme Aotea Productions presents Beryl Te Wiata, Rima Te Wiata & Brett Morris in "The magic of the master"; a celebration of the genius of Noel Coward. Directed by Stuart Devenie. Auckland Town Hall 18-27 November; National Library Auditorium, 1-10 December [1988] Theatresports; probably the most hilarious game in the universe. James Cabaret, Lloyd Street, Mt Victoria, 7 August - 18 September [1988] Quantity: 8 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs, sizes varying around 595 x 420 mm.

Music score

Sounds & winds of Wellington ; [for 4 wind players and narrator] / words by F C Meyer ;...

Date: 1988

From: Freed, Dorothy Whitson, 1919-2000 : Papers

By: Freed, Dorothy Whitson, 1919-2000; Meyer, Frederick Charles, active 1936

Reference: fMS-Papers-6974-21

Description: Comprises scores and parts for Version 2, for wind instruments only, and the plan of the work First performance - For the Aids Society (Wellington Branch) at Government House, 23 Nov 1988 Form and medium - For trumpet, cornet, soprano sax, alto sax, tenor sax, trombone, tuba, B flat clarinet, narrator Contents: Mount Victoria -- Land of hope and glory -- I vow to thee my country -- Chopin's funeral march -- Grieg piano concerto -- Pokarekare ana -- The Teddybears' picnic -- I do like to be beside the sea -- Fanfare -- Early one morning -- Four seasons -- The Moldau -- Lullaby (God defend New Zealand) -- Fairest Isle -- Skye boat song -- Hymn -- Fanfare -- The Girl I left behind me -- Aloha -- There is a tavern in the town -- Brahms' 2nd Piano concerto Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holographs (some photocopies), typescripts

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[Theatre programmes for opera performances, light operas, musicals in New Zealand. 1982].

Date: 1982

Reference: Eph-B-OPERA-1982

Description: Includes programmes or fliers for: Saint Patrick's Operatic Society Inc. "The bells of Bruges". Kapiti Players Theatre Paraparaumu, 8-10 July 1982. Programme Stewart Macpherson's Stetson Productions proudly present "Evita"; a musical phenomenon. New Zealand 1982, starring Michele Breeze, David Weatherley, Jim Moriarty, Brent Brodie. Musical director David Fraser. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 10 March 1982. Programme (2 copies) VUW Muscial Society presents "Don't let's have a revolution today!", a new musical by Matthew Davidson. VUW Memorial Theatre, 5-7 August [1982]. Flier St Bernard's College Community presents "Paint your wagon", a musical play by Frederick Loewe and Alan Jay Lerner. Producer Neville Watson, musical director Peter Latimer. Little Theatre Lower Hutt, 7-10 July 1982. Flier New Zealand Opera Society. A recital of Baroque opera. [Wellington], 10 August 1982. Programme Opera-Technique sings hit from Sigmund Romberg's "Desert song". Musical coordinator Revel Rice. Wellington Savage Club Rooms, 18-19 September 1982. Flier Opera Workshop. "Seven deadly sins", by Kurt Weill / Bertolt Brecht, presented by the Opera Artists & technicians Guild of New Zealand in association with the National School of Ballet, 1982. Photocopied flier. Otamatea Repertory Theatre proudly presents "The sound of music", produced by Lachie McLean; choreography by Shirley Paul; musical direction by Christine Gunn. [1982]. Programme The Coasters Inc present Rodgers & Hammersteins "South Pacific", produced by Mandy Bolton; musical director Noel Signal; choreographer Mary Dacombe-Bird. November 1982. Programme (2 copies) Stewart Macpherson's Stetson Productions on behalf of 4444 Ltd in association with AGC and International Attractions Ltd proudly present John Hammil [and] Ellie Smith in "They're playing our song", by Neil Simon and Carol Bayer Sager. Directed by John Hammil; associate director Alyson Baker. New Zealand tour 1982. Booklet National Opera of New Zealand. "The turn of the screw". Director Raymond Hawthorne; conductor Juan Matteucci. Auckland and Wellington seasons, 1982. Programme Palmerston North Operatic Society in association with Hamilton Operatic Society ... proudly present "Annie", the spectacular new musical. Directed by Duncan Whiting, ... with Mia Mason or Jane Monaghan as "Annie". Opera House Palmerston North, 16 September - 2 October 1982. Programme (2 copies). Perkel Opera (Inc) in conjunction with R & W Hellaby Ltd presents "Carmen", by Bizet. VUW Theatre, 11-12 June 1982. Flier Wellington Teachers' College presents "Carmen". WTC Hall, Karori, 10-14 November 1982. Flier (2 copies) Quantity: 12 programmes and fliers. Physical Description: Photolithographs on booklets and fliers, sizes varying beneath 350 mm.

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