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Date: 27 April 2005 - 27 Apr 2005

By: McEwen, Jock Malcolm, 1915-2010; Rainey, Humphrey Barton, 1926-2015

Reference: OHColl-0763-1

Description: Jock Malcolm McEwen born 17 February 1917 in Feilding. Recalls the formation and development of the Mawai-Hakona Cultural Association in Upper Hutt. Topics talked about include the reason the club was started, its relationship to the Maori Education Foundation, Mawai-Hakona being the Maori name for Trentham, the significance of Ned Nathan of Nga Puhi to the club, moving to new premises from Trentham Army Camp, old members of Ngati Poneke, and other Maori clubs in the Wellington area. Club activites mentioned include composing their own action songs, teaching old Maori chants, oriori (lullabies), winning the Kingi Tahiwi Memorial Cup, discussions about a national competition, performing at the opening of the Sydney Opera House in 1976, teaching the use of the taiaha at Witako Prison now Rimutaka Prison, hosting overseas visitors including North American Native Indians and composers Tua Delamere, Ted Pomare and Mata Warena. Mentions members Humphrey Rainey, Ramona Mercer, Ned Nathan, Harriet Daspers, Dovey Katene Horvath. Interviewer(s) - Humphrey Rainey Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-014078 Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-5046.

Date: Jun-Aug 2000

By: Martin, Melanie, active 2000; Tararua Tramping Club

Reference: OHColl-0501

Description: Interviews present members of this club, who joined between the 1930s and 1950s, to explore tramping culture and aspects of the club's history as a community. Interviews Joyce Royle, Margaret Fitzgerald, Frank Fitzgerald, Dave Dyett, Beryl Wood and Eric Leask. Interviewer(s) - Melanie Martin Quantity: 11 C60 cassette(s). 6 printed abstract(s). 6 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete. Abstracts have photographs of interviewees

Date: 15 October 2005 - 15 Oct 2005

From: Oral history of Chinese women in New Zealand

By: Joe, Janet, 1951-

Reference: OHInt-0804-04

Description: Oral history interview with Janet Joe, born 3rd November 1951 in Hong Kong. Talks about family moving to New Zealand - mentions father's life in New Zealand prior to his marriage. Discusses paternal grandparents' settlement in New Zealand. Talks about how her mother adjusted to life in New Zealand. Talks about her mother's Chinese cooking. Recalls early memories from her childhood - describes the family store in Petone. Talks about Wellington's Chinese community. Details schooling and recreation activities - mentions Petone Central School and Hutt Valley High School. Recalls grandfather teaching Chinese poetry. Talks about going to Haining Street with her grandfather - recalls opium dens. Mentions Joe Guing Yerng and Lionel Chan. Recalls her grandfather starting a Chinese School - discusses how classes were run at the school. Talks about Serng Sup Jeet (Double Ten Day), Chinese New Year and Moon Festival celebrations. Details Poon Far Association activities. Discusses when she began helping in the family store and the types of work she did - mentions leaving school at fifth form to work in the store. Details the job she worked at after leaving the store - mentions James Smiths and KKK Delicatessen. Talks about moving to Auckland to work before heading overseas in 1972 - disucsses living and working in Hong Kong. Details her work as a flight hostess for Hong Kong Pacific. Talks about returning to New Zealand - mentions the jobs she took upon arrival. Discusses her decision to visit China and seeking her parents approval - details trip and meeting her relatives from China. Talks about taking a job as travel agent for Asian tourists. Mentions starting up a foodhall in Queens Street, Auckland and going into the China Trading business. Discuses decision to sell both businesses and become a travel broker. Details some trips she has organised - mentions the New Zealand Chinese Association. Discusses the importance of identification with Chinese heritage for Chinese New Zealanders. Talks about the changes in China since her parents emigration to New Zealand. Access Contact - See Oral History Librarian Interviewer(s) - Kitty Chang Accompanying material - 1 colour photograph, 27 x 20 cm, 15 October, 2005; biographical information relating to Janet Joe. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-014737, OHC-014738 Quantity: 2 C90 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2.21 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-5334. 1 colour photograph, 27 x 20 cm, of Janet Joe, 15 October 2005. Search dates: 1951 - 2005

Date: 23 October 2005 - 23 Oct 2005

From: Oral history of Chinese women in New Zealand

By: Cheung, Judith, 1937-

Reference: OHInt-0804-01

Description: Oral history interview with Judith Cheung (nee Lowe), born on the 8th February 1937 in Goon Fu, China. Talks about her parents - details her father's life in New Zealanad prior to his marriage. Discusse coming to New Zealand as a war refugee - mentions Keith and Doreen Lowe, and Bickky Fong. Recalls her father's grocery shop in Gisborne. Talks about beginning school in New Zealand - mentions attending a Chinese School in Gisborne. Recounts how she recieved her English name. Recalls how she learnt to speak English. Discusses the Chinese community in Gisborne - mentions concerts and festivals organised by the community. Discusses race relation between Maori, Pakeha and Chinese in Gisborne while she was growing up. Mentions her father's objection to her wish to persue tertiary training. Talks about running the grocery shop for her parents. Discusses her trip to Hong Kong with her cousin Betty - talks about travelling into China - mentions seeing Chairman Mao. Discusses feelings about returning to China and seeing her extended family. Details her trip home through Japan - mentions Yering Ching Sing and William Kwok. Mentions meeting her husband Alex in Hong Kong - details their engagement and marriage ceremony. Discusses their decision to live in New Zealand rather than Hong Kong. Talks about the toy manufacturing business they started in Auckland - details the division of work between her and her husband and the production process. Discusses their investment in a market near the Auckland railway station. Mentions the sovernir shops they established in Auckland. Talks about her children and their respective careers. Discusses her position as Foundation Secretary and then President of the Tung Jung Association in Auckland - mentions Peter Chan. Talks about being Charter Member of the Rotary International Club - discusses the joint projects undertaken with the Chinese Association for International Understanding (CAFIU). Discusses her current work with community groups within New Zealand. Talks about the opportunities for Chinese women in New Zealand - discusses the importance of connecting with their Chinese heritage. Access Contact - See Oral History Librarian Interviewer(s) - Kitty Chang Accompanying material - 1 colour photograph, 27 x 20 cm [date unknown]; biographical information relating to Judith Cheung. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-014733 Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-5331. 1 colour photograph, 27 x 20 cm, of Judy Cheung [date unknown]. Search dates: 1937 - 2005

Date: February 2008 - December 2009

From: Huggard, Dennis, 1928-2017 : The Dennis Huggard Jazz Archive

Reference: MS-Papers-9896-02

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed matter

Date: 1950-2000

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

Reference: PAColl-7327-1-035

Description: Photographs relating to clubs and associations, arranged alphabetically from AR to DE, taken and collected by the Evening Post. Images taken in New Zealand and abroad, by a range of photographers, between 1950 and 2000. Quantity: 1 box(es) of prints, grouped in folders.

Date: October 2007 - November 2009

From: Huggard, Dennis, 1928-2017 : The Dennis Huggard Jazz Archive

Reference: MS-Papers-9896-03

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed matter

Date: 1996. 2000

From: Grant, Ian Fraser, 1940- :Photographs relating to small farm issues

Reference: PAColl-9778-02

Description: New Zealand Association of Small Farmers' conferences. These include - Wanganui conference, 1996. Conference 2000 (probably held in the Wairarapa). Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 121 colour original photographic print(s).

Date: 2002

From: [Ephemera of quarto size relating to ethnic communities and cultures in New Zealand]

By: Cantonese Opera Society of New Zealand

Reference: Eph-B-ETHNIC-Chinese-2002-01

Description: Programme for Chinese Opera performance to raise funds for Waitakere Hospital. Contains photographs of all the main performers. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 32 pages each 300 x 210 mm.

Date: 2000-2005

From: Farrell, Damer, 1943-: Photographs of the West Coast

Reference: PADL-000482

Description: Photographs relating to the SPCA and other animal services in the West Coast. Includes photographs of animal art, cat and dog shows, animal ambulance, and pet portraits. Arrangement: These files were originally delivered to the library within a folder called "Services (SPCA)" Quantity: 58 digital photograph(s).

Date: Oct 2003

From: Farrell, Damer, 1943-: Photographs of the West Coast

Reference: PADL-000434

Description: Photographs relating to the West Coast Black Powder Shooting Association in West Coast Region. Includes photographs of shooters and people dressed in Davy Crockett costumes and historical costume. Arrangement: These files were originally delivered to the library within a folder called "Sport (Black Powder)" Quantity: 31 digital photograph(s).

Date: 2000-2005

From: Farrell, Damer, 1943-: Photographs of the West Coast

Reference: PADL-000436

Description: Photographs relating to combat sports in West Coast Region. Includes photographs of a Catholic funeral of a West Coast Black Powder Shooters Association member, Tae kwon do, Judo, Brain Gould (New Zealand Muzzle Loading Shooting Team 2001), and women boxers. Arrangement: These files were originally delivered to the library within a folder called "Sport (combat)" Quantity: 18 digital photograph(s).

Date: 1999-2005

From: Farrell, Damer, 1943-: Photographs of the West Coast

Reference: PADL-000481

Description: Photographs relating to the Rotary, Lions, and other community services in the West Coast. Includes photographs of award presentations, dinners, fundraising, competitions, Reefton Who Cares services, tree planting, Casino night, Rose Society and the opening of a skateboarding park. Arrangement: These files were originally delivered to the library within a folder called "Services (Rotary-Etc))" Quantity: 48 digital photograph(s).

Date: 2000-2005

From: Farrell, Damer, 1943-: Photographs of the West Coast

Reference: PADL-000378

Description: Photographs of relating to the Catholic church in West Coast. Includes photographs of Catholic school children, services and a funeral of a West Coast Black Powder Shooters Association member, in which several mourners were dressed in historical clothing. Arrangement: These files were originally delivered to the library within a folder called "Religion (catholic)" Quantity: 33 digital photograph(s).

Date: 2004

From: Farrell, Damer, 1943-: Photographs of the West Coast

Reference: PADL-000426

Description: Photographs relating to the centennial celebrations of the Greymouth Bowling Club. Includes photographs of past members and life membership awards. Arrangement: These files were originally delivered to the library within a folder called "Sport (bat-ball-stick (bowls100))" Quantity: 37 digital photograph(s).

Date: 1992-2001

From: Huggard, Dennis, 1928-2017 : The Dennis Huggard Jazz Archive

Reference: 35mm-100351-100524

Description: Photographs taken at jazz festivals and related events by Dennis Huggard and unknown photographers between 1992 and 2001, chiefly in New Zealand and some in the United States. Includes images of jazz musicians and singers performing at the following New Zealand festivals: Bay of Islands Jazz Festival (1997-1998, 2000), Hamilton Traditional Jazz Festival (1992-1993), Manawatu Jazz Festival (1998-2001), National Jazz Festival (1992-1999, 2001), Rotorua Jazz Festival (1995-1996) and Whangarei Jazz Festival (1999, 2001). Also photographs of audiences, venues, band stands and festival banners. Also images related to the Huggard Trophy for Best First Year Performance Band. Includes photographs of the trophy and of it being awarded at the National Jazz Festival (1997). Also of the winners in 1997 (Northcross Intermediate) and 1999 (New Plymouth Boys' High School Stage Band). Other images show jazz musicians performing at Auckland jazz clubs and venues, including the Auckland Jazz and Blues Club, Gables Tavern and Cotton Club. Some photographs were taken at the funerals of three significant local jazz musicians, Vernon Clare (1998), Frank Gibson snr (1998), and Lyall Laurent (1999). Another set of images show the 1995 International Association of Jazz Record Collectors convention in Memphis, United States. Includes shots of panel discussions, meetings and the convention dinner. Several photographs show the Sound Museum in Foxton. The negative strips also contain images probably relating to the Huggard family, including of children, family gatherings and domestic interiors. Quantity: 174 colour original negative(s) strips, with 623 images. Physical Description: Dye coupler negatives Finding Aids: Inventory in 35mm Negative Register.