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Interview with Edwin James Mitchelson
Date: 15 Oct 1986
From: NZOHA L D Nathan & Co Ltd Oral History Project
By: Mitchelson, Edwin James, 1912-1994
Reference: OHInt-0083/11
Description: Jim Mitchelson was born 22 Jan 1912 in Auckland. Details his maternal and paternal families' association with Remuera for several generations. Grandson of Sir Edwin Mitchelson, Member of Parliament and Mayor of Auckland. Describes his 43 years with L D Nathan and Co Ltd in the Wine and Spirit Department (1929-1972), from assistant to manager. Discusses the Nathan family and other prominent personnel of the time. Talks about prohibition and the liquor trade. Venue - Auckland Interviewer(s) - Judith Fyfe Venue - Mr Mitchelson's home in Remuera Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-001380/001381/001382 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-0205. Two b&w photos. 1978 portrait; Royal Navy, June 1942, portrait. Search dates: 1912 - 1986
Interview with Lawrence David Jose Nathan
Date: 22 Oct 1986
From: NZOHA L D Nathan & Co Ltd Oral History Project
By: Nathan, Lawrence David Jose, 1910-1987
Reference: OHInt-0083/12
Description: Lawrence Nathan was born 18 April 1910 in Auckland. Details his family background, childhood and education. Describes his career with the family firm of L D Nathan and Co Ltd, starting as an office boy in 1928, director in 1935, chairman/managing director 1944 and retirement from the board in 1980. Discusses his Jewish background, anti-Semitism, family's long association with New Zealand, involvement in Jewish and Auckland civic affairs. Talks about the changes in the company through the years. Venue - Auckland Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Venue - 75 Pines Road, Epsom, Auckland Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-001383/001384/001385/001386 Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 4 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-0206. One b&w photo, portrait ca 1930.. Three xeroxes from "As Old As Auckland", by Lawrence D Nathan, published 1984. Lawrence D J Nathan at his work desk; with the directors of L D Nathan and Co Ltd, 1960; small portrait from the dustcover of the book, ca 1984. Search dates: 1910 - 1986
Interview with Aroha Valerie Rayner
Date: 21 Oct 1986
From: NZOHA L D Nathan & Co Ltd Oral History Project
By: Rayner, Aroha Valerie, 1911-1999
Reference: OHInt-0083/16
Description: Aroha Rayner was born 27 Dec 1911 at Te Aroha. Describes family background, childhood and education. Details 43-year career (1928-1971) at L D Nathan and Co Ltd, starting as a shorthand typist and rising to Head Typist from 1946, in charge of all female staff. Discusses close contact with all senior staff and with the Nathan family. Talks about the development of the company during her career. Includes 30 minutes' interview in conjunction with Alan Bellamy. Online abstract for OHC-001399 not available, see printed abstract. Venue - Auckland Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Venue - 25 Morvern Road, Epsom, Auckland Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-001396/001397/001398/001399, OHLC-000508/000509/000510 Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-0210. One b&w portrait on retirement, 1971.. Three xeroxed photos. Portrait, ca 1955; full-length portrait, ca 1935; portrait of Thomas F Morton, ex General Manager, L D Nathan and Co Ltd. Search dates: 1911 - 1928 - 1986 - 1971