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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: Nov 2000-Jun 2001

By: Dunsford, Deborah (Dr), active 2001-2012

Reference: OHColl-0551

Description: Interviews with a number of people who spent their childhood in this rural district north west of Auckland City during the 1910s and 1920s. The area was long used as a portage by Maori between the Kaipara and Waitemata harbours. Pakeha initially settled during the mid to late 1800s and, after forest and gum clearance, the area was slowly developed into dairy farms. In 1915 nearly 5000 acres of scrubland at Kumeu North (renamed Huapai) were subdivided as orchards, mixed farms and weekend homes. There was an influx of new residents (including weekend only residents) following this. Huapai School opened in 1919. Interviewer(s) - Deborah Dunsford Quantity: 27 C60 cassette(s). 8 printed abstract(s). 8 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete.

Date: 29 Sep 2005 to 17 Feb 2006 - 27 Sep 2005 - 17 Feb 2006

By: Matthews, Cynthia, active 2005-2006

Reference: OHColl-0863

Description: Interviews with people involved in various aspects of the arts and crafts in Kerikeri, including potting, spinning, weaving, printmaking, glass making and involvement in theatre and opera. The interviewees are Michael Block, John and Ann Dalton, Lorraine Hayman, Rona Swallow and Geoff and Patricia Wightman. Abstracted by - Cynthia Matthews Interviewer(s) - Cynthia Matthews Arrangement: Abstracts: OHA-5706 - 5710 Original recordings: OHC-015881 - 015889 Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 5 C90 cassette(s). 5 printed abstract(s). 5 interview(s) two are joint interviews. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Cynthia Matthews Some abstracts contain photographs of the interviewee Processing information: Interviews not yet described

Date: 28 Apr 1998

From: I am a dark river (Bob Lowry Oral History Project)

By: Churton, Meme, active 1955-1998

Reference: OHInt-0589/09

Description: Meme Churton talks of her background in Italy and China and opening the first coffee shop and gallery in Auckland. Recalls settling into New Zealand society and gives her impressions of the lifestyles of intellectuals with whom she met. Talks of the freedoms of the time including parties and drinking. Mentions Bob and Irene Lowry and family, recalling his personality and death. Interviewer(s) - Tessa Mitchell Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHA-009023 Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s) summary notes. 1.17 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2834. Search dates: 1950 - 1963

Date: 1973 - 01 Jan 1973

By: Leitch, W J, 1899-1985; Tegg, William, active 1973; Jackson, George, 1908-2000; Higginson, W, active 1973-1975; Crosado, Douglas Armstrong, 1921-1994; Roth, Herbert Otto, 1917-1994

Reference: OHColl-0041

Description: Interview concerns the establishment of the Railway Tradesmens' Association in 1924; work conditions; divorce from political parties in early years, impressions of J G Coates and other politicians, the 1924 rail strike and the 1932 Auckland riots. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - D A Crosado Interviewer(s) - H O Roth Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-000426 - OHC-000428 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available Partial transcript only held in Manuscripts (82-368).

Date: 09 May 1988

From: NZ News Ltd: Sound recordings

By: Chicken, Denis, active 1955-1988

Reference: OHInt-0135-03

Description: Denis Chicken gives details of position as sub-editor with 'Auckland star', job with Mount Albert Enterprise, reporting of council meetings, shareholding, work with District Newspapers Ltd, reference to 'Avondale advance', 'New Lynn news', 'Roskill times', 'Onehunga news', 'Point Chevalier news', 'Mt Eden news', and launching of 'Western Suburbs news', details of technical aspects of printing, circulation, staff, takeover by NZ Newspapers Ltd in 1963, formation of and position with Suburban Newspapers Ltd, formation of 'Western leader', production of suburban papers at 'Auckland star' premises, cold type production. Refers to 'North Shore times' and 'North Shore advertiser' ('North Shore times-advertiser'), 'West Auckland gazette', 'Waitakere gazette', 'Central Suburbs leader' ('Central leader'), 'Roskill and Onehunga news' ('Central leader'). Describes the board of Suburban Newspapers Ltd, gives reasons for resigning from Suburban Newspapers Ltd, positions with 'City news' in Auckland, Allied Press & Produce Ltd in Dunedin and Fairfax & Sons in Sydney. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Auckland Interviewer(s) - Ross Sayers Venue - Auckland Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-002466 Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 430.

Date: 26 Sep 2012

From: Milford oral history project

By: Dunsford, Deborah (Dr), active 2001-2012; Puckey, Harry Leigh, 1930-

Reference: OHInt-1017-06

Description: Interview with Harry Leigh Puckey. Born 1930 in Palmerston North, descendents of William Gilbert Puckey, an early missionary, and first Pakeha marriage in New Zealand. Describes his parents, who had a butchery in Napier, which was destroyed in the 1931 earthquake. That year the family moved to Milford to be closer to members of his mother's family in Castor Bay. Describes bach on Seaview Road, Milford. Discusses father's work during the depression, and describes how the family made money and ate. Describes the family's vehicle, and memories of Milford during his childhood. Discusses swimming in the estuary and at the Milford swimming pool. Discusses surf life saving club, and recalls a young man who drowned at the beach. Describes a typical summer day, and looking for coins in the sand. Describes almost dying at Campbells Bay, and his father saving his life. Discusses pumping of raw sewage at Black rock, playing mini golf, and going to the Milford Picturedrome. Describes Guy Fawkes night, participating in Milford Scouts, and the Milford surf club. Describes scout meetings, and attending churches on the North Shore. Discusses playing sports at school, particularly football, cricket, swimming, and tennis. Describes growing strawberries and finding food. Discusses people who had holidays homes in Milford in the 1930s, and differences between Milford and Takapuna. Describes Milford during World War Two, and the American soldiers who came to Milford. Describes fears of possible Japanese invasion, and his family's experiences in the war. Discusses romances between girls and American soldiers in Milford. Describes dances at Ye Olde Pirate Shippe, and his family taking over the management of the Pirate Shippe in 1945. Describes atmosphere at the Pirate Shippe, his parents' work there, and events and dances held. Interviewer(s) - Deborah Dunsford Quantity: 1 digital sound recording(s) digital sound recording(s). 2.08 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete.

Date: 20 Sep 2012

From: Milford oral history project

By: Dunsford, Deborah (Dr), active 2001-2012; McGreal, Maurice, 1918-

Reference: OHInt-1017-05

Description: Interview with Maurice Eugene McGreal. Born 1918, Otahuhu, Auckland, and lived on parents' farm at Weymouth. Describes Weymouth village and farm life and chores. Discusses siblings and the house where they grew up. Describes the journey from Weymouth to Milford, and the family's first car, a Ford purchased in 1924/1925. Discusses Irish family connections in Christchurch, and family reunions with O'Connells, Fitzpatricks, and McGreals. Describes an accidental shooting on a boat at a picnic in 1927/1928, where Nicholas Gibbons suffered a gunshot wound to the shoulder, and lost an arm. The story was covered in the Manukau Courier newspaper. Describes taking a general course at Sacred Heart College in Grey Lynn, and the entrance exam for teacher's college. Describes the commute between Weymouth and Sacred Heart College, and changes to his farm responsibilities. Recalls going to pictures in Manurewa, and social events in Weymouth and Manurewa halls. Describes social events at teachers' college. States that he was uninterested in social offerings in Milford at the time. Interviewer(s) - Deborah Dunsford Quantity: 1 digital sound recording(s) digital sound recording(s). 0.35 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete.

Date: 22 Jun 2011 - 22 Jul 2011

From: Milford oral history project

By: Dunsford, Deborah (Dr), active 2001-2012; Speedy, Squire Lionel, 1924-

Reference: OHInt-1017-10

Description: Interview with Squire Lionel Speedy, born 23 July 1924 in Takapuna. Explains origins of his name, and provides family history regarding his great grandparents and grandparents, and their experiences emigrating to New Zealand, and stories of the New Zealand wars. Discusses his father's background and schooling (Lionel Speedy), and his fishing technique. Describes his work at A & T Burt Electrical Suppliers and as manager of Victoria Theatre, Devonport, and Symonds Street Lyric Theatre. Discusses his mother's family and life in Takapuna, and his father's work in the theatre business. Explains that the depression years had a big influence on him. Describes those on the dole, and activities to make money. Discusses transportation around Milford and Takapuna, and houses built in the area. Describes childhood summer activities, particularly rugby, swimming, boating, picnics, and golfing. Explains that his father created a syndicate to take shares in and construct the Milford Picturedrome. Describes the construction of the Picturedrome, and the role of the projectionist at the theatre. Describes dancing and drinking of alcohol near the Picturedrome, and people sneaking liquor bottles into the surrounding hedges to hide them. Describes his father's publicity for the Picturedrome, and its popularity during the depression. Recounts stories of the Milford Picturedrome's staff and patrons. Explains that the theatre was eventually destroyed by fire. Discusses Ye Olde Pirate Shippe, and that the success of dances at the Picturedrome lead others to establish the Pirate Shippe. Describes the Milford swimming pool, the beach, and beach clothing. Explains that Milford was an ideal holiday location in the 1930s since husband could commute to work, and wife and kids could continue at Milford. Explains transport options, such as bus and ferry. Discusses sale of Picturedrome and his father's work in real estate, valuation, and running Takapuna Campground. Describes Milford during World War Two, and the 'American invasion' of 1942. Discusses fear of Japanese invasion, and that fear brought the community together. Discusses the demolition of Pirate Shippe and the swimming pool by the Takapuna Borough Council. Reflects on the placement of sewers and sea walls in the town. Interviewer(s) - Deborah Dunsford Quantity: 1 digital sound recording(s) digital sound recording(s). 2.40 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete.

Date: 14 Oct 2011

From: Milford oral history project

By: Dunsford, Deborah (Dr), active 2001-2012; Walker, Jeanette Anne, 1940-2012

Reference: OHInt-1017-12

Description: Interview with Jeanette Anne Walker, born January 1940 in Auckland. Provides family background. Describes her parents' courtship, and social scene in Milford at the time. Describes home on Frater Avenue, shopping, and neighbours in Milford. Describes the family's harberdasher shop and its relationship to other fabric suppliers in the area. Describes schooling at Belmont School, and why she didn't attend school in Milford. Describes teachers, classes, and sports activities at Belmont. Discusses being a student at Takapuna Grammar School, and describes school dances and socials. Mentions activities at Ye Olde Pirate Shippe, and swimming. Describes holiday homes and being told to avoid the Milford campground. Describes working as a nurses aide at the Wilson Home for Crippled Children in Takapuna. Discusses nurses training and working at Green Lane Hospital in 1958. Describes her work and explains that she left after 2 years when she got married. Recounts meeting her husband, Alistair Langlands Walker at church. Comments on age difference between them and her husband's death. Describes Milford beach and her time at the beach as a child. Describes swimming at the beach, swimsuits, and birthday parties. Describes boating and explains that people had their regular spots at the beach. Mentions surf life saving club and recalls strong current and brother getting swept out one time. Recalls going to Urlic's dairy and having spiders and milkshakes. Describes playing miniature golf for fun and tennis at school. Describes land around the Pirate Shippe, and socials and dances at church halls. Describes transport to dances, taking a plate, and music. Tells of going to the Milford Picturedrome on Saturday afternoons and describes routine of the picture show. Reflects on differences between Milford and Takapuna, and on her "wonderful childhood" in Milford. Interviewer(s) - Deborah Dunsford Quantity: 1 digital sound recording(s) digital sound recording(s). 2.05 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete.

Date: 08 Oct 2012

From: Milford oral history project

By: Dunsford, Deborah (Dr), active 2001-2012; Wareham, Ronald Sturgess, 1934-

Reference: OHInt-1017-13

Description: Interview with Ronald Sturgess Wareham. Born in 1934 in Auckland. Discusses his father, Monty (Montague), and his father's service in the Royal Navy during World War One as a gunner in the battles of Jutland and Heligoland. Recounts the story of his mother, Louisa Victoria de Carle, being on a world tour with her family, and jumping ship in Wellington to be with his father. Discusses his mother's family and their work. Explains that his brother Bill (William) suffered from polio at 18 months old. Describes housing and amenities in Milford, including public transport, and the swimming pool. Describes attending Takapuna Primary School, and discusses the headmaster and teachers. Discusses his love of long distance running. Discusses his studies and sports at Takapuna Grammar School, and his work after finishing school. Describes life in Milford and Takapuna during World War Two, and fears of Japanese invasion. Describes night exercises at Milford Beach, fears, and self-made fun during those times. Explains that American soldiers were everywhere, and that they were popular with the girls. Reflects on friendships between New Zealanders and American soldiers. Describes features of the Onewa Domain US camp, and mock exercises on the beach. Describes Milford Picturedrome and recounts stories of owner. Recounts stories of possums in the theatre, and that films broke down regularly. Describes costume parties at Ye Olde Pirate Shippe during Christmas and New Years, and parties at Milford Cruising Club. Explains that Devonport Steam Ferry Co. owned Pirate Shippe and operated buses from Devonport to Milford. Discusses Milford men's and women's surf life saving club, and describes taking canoes up Wairau Estuary. Describes fishing opportunities. Describes Milford swimming pool and dolphins. Recalls large storm in 1946, and describes destruction. Describes shops and shopkeepers in Milford, and holidays homes, and reflects on differences between Milford and Takapuna. Interviewer(s) - Deborah Dunsford Quantity: 1 digital sound recording(s) digital sound recording(s). 3.03 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete.

Date: 09 Oct 2008

From: New New Zealanders oral history project

By: Locker-Lampson, Anna, active 2001; Fenja, Nigussie Geda, 1977-

Reference: OHInt-1039-02

Description: Interviewer(s) - Anna Locker-Lampson Quantity: 1 digital sound recording(s) digital sound recording(s). 1 printed abstract(s) OHA-7654. 1 interview(s). 2.17 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete.

Date: 14 September 2011 - 14 Sep 2011

From: Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ) Engineering New Zealand oral history project

By: La Roche, John Charles, 1937-; La Roche, Sue, active 1940s-2011; Robinson, Winsbury James, 1921-

Reference: OHInt-0965-09

Description: Interview with Jim Robinson, conducted 14 September 2011. Interviewee discusses his childhood, education, and his service in the Royal New Zealand Air Force during the second world war and training as a pilot. The interview also discusses university study, working on a transmission line from Bunnythorpe to Haywards, and working at the Auckland Electric Power Board (AEPB), and various projects, such as the reticulation of Waiheke Island. Also discusses his work for the Fiji Electrical Authority in the early 1970s. Abstracted by - John La Roche Interviewer(s) - John La Roche Interviewer(s) - Sue La Roche Quantity: 1 interview(s). 1 Electronic document(s) Microsoft Word files. 1 digital sound recording(s) digital sound recording(s). 1 digital photograph(s) Jpeg file. 1 printed abstract(s). 1.59 Hours and minutes Duration. Physical Description: Sound files - Wave files; textual files - Microsoft Word Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete. Search dates: 1900 - 2011 Number of interviews/events: 1

Date: 2012

By: Greenaway, Ruth Margaret, 1968-

Reference: OHColl-1040

Description: Six interviews conducted between August and October 2012 to mark the 30th anniversary of the Monte Cecilia Housing Trust in Mangere. The interviews are with staff of the Trust, and include two staff members who were former residents. The interviewees are Sister Mary Foy (CNZM), Elaine Lolesio, Cecilia Wulf, David Zussman, Vaima'a Memea (Ma'a), and Georgina Kelly. Awards/funding - The project received a Ministry of Culture and Heritage Oral History Award grant in 2012. Abstracted by - Ruth Greenaway Interviewer(s) - Ruth Greenaway Monte Cecilia Housing Trust was established in 1982 by the St Vincent de Paul Society, Liston Foundation, the Sisters of Mercy and the Marist Brothers. The original purpose was to provide emergency housing and practical assistance to families with a housing need. The Trust also sought to ensure adequate, affordable and secure housing for all New Zealanders through housing action and political advocacy. Quantity: 14 Electronic document(s) (Adobe PDF files). 14 Electronic document(s) (Microsoft Word files). 11 digital photograph(s) Jpeg files. 6 digital sound recording(s). 7 printed abstract(s). 6 interview(s). Search dates: 1982 - 2012

Date: 2011-2012

By: Dunsford, Deborah (Dr), active 2001-2012

Reference: OHColl-1017

Description: Interviews with fifteen people who grew up in Milford, North Shore City, or visited Milford as an entertainment destination during the 1920s - 1940s. The interviews describe beach life, activities in Milford, life during the depression and World War II, and reflections on Milford generally. The interviewees are Nancy Ballard and Lloyd Bell-Booth, Jo Gladwell, Warren Hutchinson, Ben Marychurch, Maurice McGreal, Harry Puckey, Elena Sanders, Daphne Savage, Glenn Shaw and Leslie Truscott, Squire Speedy, Jack Urlic, Jeanette Walker, and Ron Wareham. Abstracted by - Deborah Dunsford Awards/funding - Project received a New Zealand Oral History Award Interviewer(s) - Deborah Dunsford Quantity: 13 printed abstract(s). 13 digital sound recording(s) digital sound recording(s). 13 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Deborah Dunsford, Auckland, Nov 2012 Search dates: 1920 - 1950

Date: May - Sep 2009

By: Hutching, Megan Alannah, 1957-

Reference: OHColl-0974

Description: This project was undertaken on the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Auckland Harbour Bridge. The ten interviewees represent a cross-section of people who worked on the construction, upgrade and maintenance of the bridge, as well as men who worked for the Auckland Harbour Bridge Authority once it was completed. They talk about raising the money to build the bridge, construction of the foundations and superstructure, laying the concrete deck, maintenance of the roadway and steel superstructure once it was opened, collecting tolls, and traffic control on the bridge. Information about the construction of the extensions (or 'clip-ons') by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co. of Japan has also been recorded. The period covered is up to the abolition of tolls in 1984. The interviewees are John Cole, Jim Dowell, Cynthia and John Hyatt, Bob Isgrove, Frank Keegan, Peter Loveys, Ray Parker, Tony Railton, Dick Wilks and Brian Wilson. Awards/funding - Project received an Award in Oral History Interviewer(s) - Megan Hutching Accompanying material - Timeline for the Auckland Harbour Bridge from 1929 to 1967 (with backfile) Arrangement: Digital files arranged as OHDL-001070 - OHDL-001089 Quantity: 10 digital sound recording(s) digital sound recording(s). 21 Electronic document(s) - abstracts, forms. 10 printed abstract(s). 2 scanned images of cards. 10 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete.

Date: 14 Feb 1995 - 1 May 1995 - 4 Dec 1996 - 04 Dec 1996

From: Hawkes Bay oral history project

By: Lockhart, Pamela Mary, 1930-

Reference: OHInt-0438-09

Description: Pamela Lockhart was born in Auckland in 1930. Mentions her father was a surgeon and she attended Bayfield School and Woodford House. Recalls the Depression, World War II and life at boarding school. Describes her first job at a travel agency, travelling to England on a boat, her job in London and travel in Europe in 1951. Discusses being a New Zealand woman in London, being presented at Court and her return to NZ after three years. Describes working in Auckland before marriage in 1955 and being on a farm in Bombay (South Auckland) with husband John. Recalls helping on the farm, loneliness, a limited social life, having four children and being involved with the local school. Describes their move to a farm in Porangahau in 1979, her husband's illness after being there a year and the sale of the farm. Describes their move into Hastings. Talks about widowhood and her job with Red Cross for twelve years and association with Woodford House Old Girls. Comments on her preference for Single Tranferrable Vote (STV) over the MMP electoral system. Discusses the location of the Hawkes Bay Hospital and the local body elections. Talks about gardening, the local harvest, painting, a writing group and her role in Speaker Forum organising women speakers from around the country to come to speak in Hawkes Bay. Talks about her grandchildren. Discusses Jim Bolger going to the Asian Pacific Trade Organisation meeting, the health sytsem and the arrival of Canadian firm McCains in Hawkes Bay. Describes the purchase of a new car. Interviewer(s) - Robert Paton Interviewer(s) - Joyce Paton Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2140. Search dates: 1930 - 1996

From: Association of Polytechnics in New Zealand: Oral history project

By: Keir, Rodney A, active 1961-1988

Reference: OHInt-0310-14

Description: Access Contact - Oral History Curator Interviewer(s) - Jim Sullivan Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available some transcripts held by APNZ.

Date: 11 Oct 1994

From: New Zealand Association of the Blind and Partially Blind 50th Anniversary Oral History Project

By: White, Gladys, 1907-

Reference: OHInt-0330-32

Description: Gladys White was born in Tasmania, in 1907. Talks about family, including younger brother Cyril White, and emigration to New Zealand in 1908. Discusses the Institute for the Blind in Auckland, schooling, learning Braille, the director Clutha Mackenzie and joining the library staff. Describes working and boarding at the Institute in Hutchinson House. Mentions working in the library for fifty years. Recalls fellow workers Polly Moss and Herbert Chennery. Remembers Morton Aldis and discusses his article 'Betrayal of the Blind' published in 1932, and problems with the Institute, the Board of Trustees and the residents that led to the formation of the Dominion Association of the Blind in 1945. Discusses Wally Christiansen and Jim May. Interviewer(s) - Greg Newbold Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-009817 Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 45 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-3289.

Date: 13 Oct 1994

From: New Zealand Association of the Blind and Partially Blind 50th Anniversary Oral History Project

By: Stratford, John, 1938-

Reference: OHInt-0330-28

Description: John Stratford was born in 1938, in Whakatane. Outlines accident that took his sight aged four. Discusses schooling at the Institute for the Blind School and Auckland Grammar School. Talks about Institute school principal Charles Lascerin, learning Braille, severe disciplinary measures, fighting and bullying, incidents of homosexuality between staff and students, unfair expulsion and readmittance and boarding away from family. Mentions time at university, decision to pursue musical career and dropping physiotherapy studies in England. Mentions fellow student Don McKenzie. Talks about the Dominion Association of the Blind. Mentions employment in Foundation workshops and receiving an award from Sir Dove Myer Robinson for making the one millionth coat hanger. Tells of his opposition to guide dogs and trialling the Mowat sensor. Mentions sonic spectacles. Talks about working in the Foundation library 1961 to 1978 and Gladys White. Recounts streaking incident around 1973 over the Auckland Harbour Bridge. Names various library workers including Mary Schnackenberg, Terry Small, Lyall Laurent, Bob Wright, Bert Smith and Paul Brosnahan. Discusses Cyril White, the library manager and president of the Dominion Association of the Blind. Outlines problems with library management concerning Wally Christiansen, Julian Lee and David Sherry. Talks about the Queen Street march in 1978 and leaving both the Foundation and the Association. Outlines work as a social worker and PSA delegate. Discusses family prominence in New Zealand sport and involvement in long distance running. Outlines problems with the Athletic Association. Recalls first marathon in 1965 and status as first blind person to complete this feat. Talks about training and fellow runners Ray Pucket, Geoff Julian and Denis Stevenson. Mentions winning the Waiatarua road race. Touches upon marriage, family and life after running. Mentions book 'Running Blind' written by Ralph King about himself and fellow runner Bert Smith. Interviewer(s) - Greg Newbold Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-009812 Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1.15 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-3285.