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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: 04 Aug 1968

From: Open Country Sound Recordings

Reference: OHInt-0002/222

Description: The land of sacks by Amelia Batistich from Te Hapua, the most northerly settlement. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Jim Henderson, presenter Interviewer(s) - Selwyn Muru, reader Venue - NZBC Studios, Wellington. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT5-0227 Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). 1 event(s). 14 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - other no script available.

Date: 08 July 1999 to 02 June 2001 - 08 Jul 1990 - 02 Jun 2001

Reference: OHColl-0841

Description: Interviews from residents of Governors Bay, Banks Peninsular, talking about their lives and events and history of the area. Includes a recording of excerpts from the 75th Annual General Meeting of the Cholmondeley Children's Home Board 18 March 2000. Interviewees are John Allan, Lachlan Griffen, Hillary Hawes and Coyla Radcliffe-Olliver. Interviewer(s) - Michael White, Lyn Wright Awards/funding - Project received an Award in Oral History Arrangement: Abstracts: OHA-5683 - OHA-5687 Original recordings: OHC-015828 - OHC-015833 Quantity: 6 C90 cassette(s). 4 printed abstract(s). 5 interview(s) (Two interviews 1999 and 2001 with Lachie Griffen). 1 event(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete. Processing information: Interviews not yet described

Date: 6 Sep 1983 - 7 Sep 1983 - 06 Sep 1983 - 07 Sep 1983

From: Kendrick, John Lisle, 1922-2013: Interviews, recordings, photographs primarily relating to natural sound recording

Reference: OHInt-0834-066

Description: Two tracks: male and female adults, walking around enclosures, roosting on perches, feeding from metal trays; Lake Pukepuke, near Himatangi Beach; birds in netting runs surrounded by young pine plantation. Track 1: distance 2m; background from coast, blackbird, thrush; weather fine, light NW wind, 11 deg C; recorded 6 Sep 1983, 1830 hrs. Track 2: little background noise; weather fine calm 13 deg C; recorded 7 Sep 1983, 0835 hrs. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT5-1636 Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). 2 event(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - other see catalogue cards 186. Search dates: 1983

Date: April 1960 - 01 Apr 1960

Reference: OHColl-0228/1

Description: Paul Robeson sings and talks to Lincoln Efford and other workers at the Addington Railways workshop, during his tour of New Zealand. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Christchurch Venue - Railway Workshops, Addington, Christchurch Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT7-0225 Quantity: 1 7" reel(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.

Date: 2007-2008

Reference: OHColl-1018

Description: Interviewer(s) - Pataka Moore Quantity: 15 interview(s). Number of interviews/events: 15

From: Cleave, Laurel Dawn, 1930-1998: Voices from the heartland of the Treaty - Maori and Pakeha Playcentre pioneers remember oral history project

Reference: OHA-7830

Description: A typewritten transcript of excerpts from interviews for Chapter 6 of the 'Good clean fun: New Zealand's Playcentre movement' publication, titled: 'Voices from the heartland of the Treaty: Maori and Pakeha Playcentre pioneers remember'. It includes interviewee's reminiscences about the history of their involvement with Northland Playcentres. Interviewees include: Mabel Waititi (Motatau Playcentre), Mene Murray (Motatau and Matawaia Playcentres), Lois Hohaia (Te Ahu Ahu/Waimate North Playcentre), Vivienne Body (Utakura Playcentre), Pat Cook (Waimate North Playcentre), Jill Westerman (Moerewa Playcentre), Maisie Taylor (Utakura Playcentre) and Maureen Tamou (Moerewa Playcentre). At the end of the transcript it says 'These interviews and statements were compiled by Laurel Cleave and Beverley Deverell'. Quantity: 1 printed abstract(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete.

Date: 11 May 1988

From: Te Reo Irirangi o Te Upoko o Te Ika: Recordings

Reference: OHInt-0937-0374

Description: Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT7-1349 Quantity: 1 7" reel(s).

Date: 19 Oct 1988

From: Te Reo Irirangi o Te Upoko o Te Ika: Recordings

Reference: OHInt-0937-0426

Description: Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT7-1400 Quantity: 1 7" reel(s). 1 event(s).

Date: 13 Jul 1989

From: Te Reo Irirangi o Te Upoko o Te Ika: Recordings

Reference: OHInt-0937-0384

Description: Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT7-1485 Quantity: 1 7" reel(s).

Date: 20 May 1989

From: Te Reo Irirangi o Te Upoko o Te Ika: Recordings

Reference: OHInt-0937-0392

Description: Part one, 5.10am to 5.45am Part two, 5.45am to 6.30am Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT7-1474 - OHT7-1475 Quantity: 2 7" reel(s). 1 event(s). 1.20 Hours and minutes Duration.

From: Kendrick, John Lisle, 1922-2013: Interviews, recordings, photographs primarily relating to natural sound recording

Reference: OHInt-0834-168

Description: Magpies and rooks at roost at Patara, Eketahuna. Date and track duration(s) unknown Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT5-1750 Quantity: 1 5" reel(s).

Date: 16 May 2001

From: TB sanatorium patients (New Zealand) oral history project

Reference: OHInt-0837-02

Description: Interview with John about his experiences as a tuberculosis (TB) patient in Otago in the 1940s. Talks about developing pleurisy as an eleven-year-old when he was in hospital with appendicitis, and then having TB diagnosed. Describes being in the TB hospital in Dunedin [Waikari], not being allowed out of bed for six months, the windows being open all weathers, and patients dying. Mentions needing physiotherapy to help him walk again. Refers to learning to play cards, not having any schooling in the hospital, later being transferred to another facility at Pleasant Valley south of Palmerston when he was more mobile, and being enrolled for Correspondence School once he was there. Comments on his family travelling by bus from Mosgiel to visit when they could, often during his six-monthly visits to Dunedin for Xrays. Mentions treatment with streptomycin. Comments on having an operation at Dunedin Hospital to collapse a lung, where the TB patients were put in the same ward as schizophrenics. Refers to a visit by cabinet minister Mabel Howard. Talks about being sent home to recouperate, and his father having to build a semi-enclosed room on the verandah for him to live in. Describes a major operation he had in 1948 to remove part of a lung. Comments on the effects of his missed schooling, and on getting emphysema later because he smoked. Reflects on his experiences and their impact on his life. Interviewer(s) - Sue McCauley Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-012724 Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s) - printed. 1 Electronic document(s) - transcript. 1 interview(s). Physical Description: Textual file - Microsoft word Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-4264, OHDL-000896. Search dates: 1940 - 2001

From: Kendrick, John Lisle, 1922-2013: Interviews, recordings, photographs primarily relating to natural sound recording

Reference: OHInt-0939-02

Description: Diary of Farewell Spit by Karen Baird, daughter of John Kendrick, about his work with the Wildlife Service. A Spectrum documentary, recorded and produced by Alwyn Owen with technical editing by Holly Campbell. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-017274 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 event(s). 30 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.

Date: 1947

From: Radio New Zealand Sound Archives Mobile Unit sound recordings

Reference: OHC-007624

Description: James Harris describes Huntly's mining history, Mrs Holland and Matt Russell discuss early Huntly and Kimihia and there are sound effects from the Kimihia Open Cast Coal Mine. There are items by the Huntly RSA Orchestra, the Rakaumaunga Native School and the Cambridge Festival Combined School Choirs. Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s).

Date: 1946

From: Radio New Zealand Sound Archives Mobile Unit sound recordings

Reference: OHC-007618

Description: Continues Wanganui memories. Followed by Shirtcliffe and Pearson family histories. Rev. Dr. R.H. Ranston discusses his life in New Zealand. Items by Taranaki Regimental and New Plymouth Municipal Bands, Frank Wilkie, comedian; Trinity Methodist Choir and Queen Alexandra Band. Also features NZ Band Championship 1947, a cornet solo and a tap dance and song. Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s).

Date: 1947

From: Radio New Zealand Sound Archives Mobile Unit sound recordings

Reference: OHC-007622

Description: Items by the Thames choristers, Thames High School Girls Choir and the Herb Walkers Dance Band. Mr McCulloch describes the gold mining boom in the area. Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s).

Date: 1946

From: Radio New Zealand Sound Archives Mobile Unit sound recordings

Reference: OHC-007617

Description: Continues the Wanganui School choir. Followed by the Wanganui Highland Pipe Band. Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s).

Date: 1947

From: Radio New Zealand Sound Archives Mobile Unit sound recordings

Reference: OHC-007623

Description: Charlie Hovell continues an account of his life, Riki Kereopa talks about Paerere the tohunga, Maori reaction to the visit of the ship `Coromandel', James Mackay and Maori opposition to miners. Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s).

Date: 9 Nov 1948

From: Radio New Zealand Sound Archives Mobile Unit sound recordings

Reference: OHC-007631

Description: Items performed by the Milton Pipe Band. James Armstrong Stewart and James Bridgeman Gray of Milton discuss place names, buildings, businesses, the flour mill and other aspects of Milton's history. Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s).