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Date: 1992

By: Marsden, Elizabeth Stewart, active 1990s

Reference: MSX-3472

Description: Thesis submitted by Marsden to Victoria University of Wellington in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in English a Contains transcript of the journal of Edward Ashworth with explanatory annotations, introduction and end notes. Also included are copies of photographs of Ashworth's watercolours and sketches. Includes a description of his voyage to Auckland on board the Tuscan in 1842. Source of title - title page Quantity: 1 volume(s). 0.06 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Elizabeth Marsden, Wellington, 1992

Date: 1926-1992

By: How, Reginald, active 1931-1992

Reference: MSZ-1670

Description: Scrapbook compiled by Reginald How, member of the Manawatu Parachute Club, on parachuting in New Zealand and around the world from 1926 to 1992. Contains newspaper clippings covering matters relating to parachuting including personalities, deaths and accidents, training (in New Zealand, Australia, and Russia), paratroopers in World War II (articles relating to military strategy and training of British, German, Japanese, and Russian paratroopers), competitions (including the World Parachuting Championships), clubs (including the New Zealand Federation of Parachute Clubs, Manawatu Sky Diving Club, Auckland Parachute Club, and the Caterpillar Club), recreational parachuting, design and materials, planes used in parachuting exercises, and advertisements for parachute products (including Irvin Chair Chutes). Most articles are accompanied by extensive photographs and some other illustrations. Includes articles about both men and women in the sport. Sports relating to parachuting covered in the scrapbook include skydiving and the development of wing suits. Figures identified or pictured in the clippings include Brian Musson, Gwynne Johns, Leo Valentin, Peter Hazelhurst, Chris Summerville, Denny Main, Haakon Q'Viller, L E A Hayward, Raymond Quilter, Peter Dawson and his wife, Noeline Larder, and Major A E Thresh. Publications include New Zealand Freelance, Flight, The Weekly News, London Illustrated News, Flying, Newnes Practical Mechanics, Look, Popular Flying, and Picture Post. Source of title - Supplied by Library Arrangement: Loose clippings have been placed in acid free sleeve at the back of the folder Quantity: 1 volume(s). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Printed matter Provenance: Purchased at Hayward's Rare & Collectable Book Auction 24 July 2014, lots 236, 238, and 476. Donor/Lender/Vendor - Purchase, Auction 2014 Transfers: From Ephemera Collection - Eph-B-Skydiving-1900s (PR-14-0335).

Date: 27 April 1927 - 07 Sep 1993

From: New Zealand architecture post-World War II oral history project

By: Foote, James Gore, 1927-

Reference: OHInt-0308-06

Description: James Foote, born 1927, talks of his life and career in architecture from his early influences and education to a discussion of modern architecture and building trends. Describes Fred Beckett as an early influence, and talks about his studies at the Auckland School of Architecture, mentioning Geoff Rix-Trott and working in Horace Massey's office with Stephanie Bonney and Lillian Chrystall. Talks about the influence of Vernon Brown and student discontent related to the new Dean, Professor Light. Talks about Bill Wilson as a student leader, and the older students who returned from World War II. Relates how he travelled overseas in 1950 and worked in Britian in the offices of Maxwell Fry and Ramsey, Murray and White, a firm which included Basil Ward. Talks about his projects in Britain, which included war reconstruction. Speaks of returning to New Zealand and forming the partnership Owen McKenzie and Foote and working on the plans for St Kentigern College. Discusses other projects including Catholic Church work. Talks of design philosophy and his partnership with Jim Stewart where he focused on domestic design, and his work with JASMAD/JASMAX. Talks of JASMAD plans for the Sheraton Hotel, Auckland, Fisher Gallery, Howick, and Vacation Hotel, Rotorua. Talks of specialisation being the strength of JASMAX before discussing the building industry, the urban building boom of the 80's, the Price Waterhouse Building and buildings for Manzel. Talks of Frank Lloyd Wright, Alva Alto, Le Corbusier's buildings and overseas influences. Mentions: S. Cooke, Peter Beaven, Bob Heaney, Ted Pipe, George Sargent, Mark Brown and Fairhead, Rigby Mullan, John Austin, Ivan Mercep, Pete Bosley and Pip Cheshire. Access Contact - Oral History Curator Awards/funding - Award in Oral History Interviewer(s) - Bruce Petry Accompanying material - Design list with bibliographical references Quantity: 2 C90 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 2.15 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete -OHA-3938. Search dates: 1927 - 1992

Date: 1964-1992

By: Todd, Harry Jackson, 1918-1993

Reference: 97-147

Description: The papers reflect Todd's activities and interests as editor of the `Valley news', as a local body politician and as a member of local Wainuiomata organisations concerned with conservation and recreational matters Source of title - Supplied Todd edited the 'Valley news' and served as a councillor on the Wainuiomata County Town Committee and as an officer in the Wainuiomata Beautifying Society and the Wainuiomata War Memorial Community Centre Quantity: 32 folder(s). 0.60 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, mss, typescripts, photographs and printed matter Includes photographs

Date: September 1992, 14 January 1996

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

By: Morrin Cooper Quartet; Kevin Clark Trio

Reference: MSCD-2550

Description: Two events recorded: Morrin Cooper Quartet at the Rotorua Jazz Club, September 1992; and Kevin Clark Trio in a programme recorded in January 1996 for National Radio entitled "The eyes have it". Place of recording - Place of recording Rotorua Jazz Club (tracks 1-5) Place of recording - Place of recording National Radio, Studio 2 (track 6) Contents: [God save] the Queen Contents: In a mellow tone Contents: My melancholy baby Contents: All the things you are Contents: I've got the world on a string Contents: Brown eyes blue Contents: Dark eyes Contents: Chameleon eyes Contents: Soul eyes Contents: Star eyes Contents: Harmon-eyes Performer: Cooper, Morrin (vibes, trumpet) Performer: Laurent, Lyall (piano) Performer: Tattersall, Keith (bass) Performer: Clare, Vern (guitar) Performer: Brighouse, Lindsay (trombone) Performer: Nicholson, John (reeds) Performer: Clark, Kevin (piano, trumpet) Performer: Dyne, Paul (bass) Performer: Phillips, Maurice (drums) Performer: Wafer, Jim (didgeridoo and West African goblet drum) Label: Verbatim Quantity: 1 compact disc(s).