Places

Date: 1896-1957

By: Consolidated Gold Fields of New Zealand Ltd

Reference: MS-Group-1132

Description: Records of the Company, consisting of reports, general and London correspondence, files on industrial relations and unions, legal documents, some minutes, mine manager reports and other papers. The records relate to both the Blackwater and the Consolidated mines, and there are some files on Progress and other subsidiary mining companies. Also included are the business and private correspondence and diaries of David Ziman. Source of title - Supplied The Consolidated Gold Fields of New Zealand Ltd, a quartzite-crushing gold extraction operation, was founded in 1896, in Reefton, by David Ziman from the purchase of the Globe, Progress, Wealth of Nations and Golden Fleece gold mining companies. Quantity: 28 box(es) (430 folders). 4 volume(s). 9.50 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, printed matter Finding Aids: Detailed listing available.. Plans of Blackwater Mine at 76-083-06/01

Date: 1894-1928

By: Ziman, David, 1860-1920

Reference: MS-Papers-7506

Description: Comprises folders of letters from David Ziman to his son, Herbert, and to wife, Lena, correspondence with his brother, Jacob Ziman, some newspaper clippings and papers relating to the disposal of his estate after his death. Also includes papers relating to North Blackwater Mines Ltd and the Consolidated Gold Mines Company. Source of title - Supplied Arrangement: Shortly before his death, Herbert Ziman arranged his father's papers in the order as listed. David Ziman, a founding member of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, had his attention drawn to the quartz gold mining potential at Reefton, which in 1895 was in depression. With the Rothschilds backing, Ziman formed the Consolidated Gold Fields of New Zealand Ltd which mined at Reefton until 1951. Ziman also put money into oil exploration and other ventures of a marginal profitability. Quantity: 14 folder(s). 0.20 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, mss, typescripts, printed matter Provenance: The papers, after the death of Lena Ziman, passed to her son Herbert, who died in 1981.

Date: 1891-1933

By: Ziman family

Reference: MS-Papers-1648

Description: Comprises letter book of Jacob Ziman, founder of Consolidated Gold Fields of New Zealand; correspondence, accounts, statements, contracts relating to it and West Coast goldmines and others, including Waihi Syndicate Ltd and to Humphries Scaffold Bracket Co Ltd. Report in German of Kotuku oil field, 1910. Also includes private letters describing situation of Jews in New Zealand, women's suffrage; miscellaneous family and business papers. Language - Report in German of Kotuku oilfield, 1910 Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 5 folder(s). 0.05 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and printed matter Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1905 - 1915

From: Low, David 1891-1963 :Caricatures and cartoons [ca 1905-1916]

Reference: B-025-001

Description: A poor man glumly watching a second-hand dealer who is saying 'I gif you two bob' and holding up a pair of the man's trousers. The dealer's doorway is visible and bears the sign 'I. Solomon Dealer. Old Clothes Bought.' The cartoon suggests that the dealer is Jewish and not English-born as well as being parsimonious The dealer's name may be imaginary Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink 202 x 131 mm

Date: 16 Apr 1868

Reference: MS-Papers-2788

Description: Land grant for land in the district of Karamea Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donation, Mrs Phoebe Myers

Date: 1869-1881

By: Phillips, Coleman, 1846-1925

Reference: MS-Papers-6534

Description: Holograph diary and commonplace book kept by Phillips, a young Jewish emigrant in Onehunga, Auckland and Thames, in which he wrote of his coreligionists, his ambition to study law, and life and work as a clerk; notes on his reading; quotes. For 1869-1870 the entries are regular and numerous, thereafter sporadic. Includes three xerox copies. Source of title - Supplied Relationship complexity - See TAPUHI for furtehr papers relating to Coleman Phillips Quantity: 1 volume(s). 2 folder(s). 0.05 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph and photocopies Provenance: It is not known how Dr Phillip came to have the diary.

Date: 1896-1913

By: Ziman, David, 1860-1920

Reference: MS-Papers-1511

Description: Correspondence between Ziman and Mr Lee in Reefton concerning operations of Consolidated Gold Fields of New Zealand Ltd (1911-1912). Also correspondence between Ziman and chief engineer E M C Spencer, and director and secretary of company in London with detailed financial reports on NZ mines (1896-1913). Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 2 folder(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and typescript

Date: 1850-1869

From: Bell family: Collection

Reference: PA1-o-735

Description: Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

Date: 1885 - 1895

From: [Hodgkins, William Mathew] 1833-1898 :[Sketchbook, one sketch dated 1864, one 1893]

By: Hodgkins, William Mathew, 1833-1898

Reference: E-014-q-1-021-4

Description: An elderly and short-sighted man, with short hair, possibly under a skull cap. He also has a full beard and glasses, and is leaning over his work, inscribing. Possibly a courtroom scene or a scene from the artist's legal office Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil, 95 x 119 mm

Date: 1836-1837

Reference: Micro-MS-0019

Description: Holograph letter to Rev Samuel Marsden, written as an introduction and including extracts from his diary. Diary extracts include descriptions of the activities of the newly settled Wesleyan missionaries, printing, beginning of Papahurihia, and visits, including to the Bay of Islands. Hawke, a New South Wales pioneer, was stranded in the Hokianga en route for England. Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s) positive (120p).

Date: 1861-1942

From: Stowell, Henry Matthew, 1859-1944 :Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0062-54

Description: Publications with major and minor issues of the period including theology, settlement, war and also superstition. Includes `Huru or Ngahura' by Elsdon Best; `Short runs from Wellington'; `Theosophy in New Zealand'; `Dominion social night'; `Southward Ho!', Exploration of the Manawatu and the Wairarapa 1842'; `Early New Zealand Company vessels to Port Nicholson'; `The Ship of Rangitute'; `Place names and their origins'; `Olla Podrida'; `Crossed the bar'; `In lighter vein'; `The Ballad of the retrospective savage'; `The Maui myths' by Tolaga Maori; `Sketches of the ancient Maori life and history' by John Wilson. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1843-1858

By: Auckland Hebrew Congregation

Reference: MS-Papers-1493

Description: Kept by Charles Davis, Registrar, contains entries for Nathan, Asher, Davis, Keesing and other surnames Quantity: 1 folder(s) (12 pages). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss (photocopy)

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

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

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

Date: 14 Dec 1988

From: The Matriarchs Oral History Project

By: Manoy, May Marie, 1913-1993

Reference: OHInt-0048/07

Description: May Manoy was born 7 December 1913. Discusses the family business in Motueka, A. Manoy and Son Drapery Store. Talks about her father, a successful merchant, his garden and the home she grew up in in Motueka. Describes her Polish and German heritage on her paternal side. Describes her mother May Newman, her education and death after childbirth. Discusses her memories of the Jewish community in the Motueka and Nelson area and her experience of being Jewish in small town New Zealand. Recalls her own interests as a child and family recreation. Discusses her father's second marriage to an artist from London, Mina Arndt, who took on the role of mother and also taught May art. Recalls Mina Arndt's death from influenza and their move to Karori. Talks about her education at Samuel Marsden School, her favourite teacher Nell Clere and her sex education. Talks about the birth of brother John and living with Mina's sister and brother-in-law Jenny and Philip Nathan. Discusses her love of music and classical education which included learning to dance with Estelle Beere and studying to be a singer with Mrs Gibb. Discusses her Karitane nursing training in depth and the Truby King home in Melrose. Discusses Plunket nurses and the types of milk used for babies. Talks about Karitane nursing in 1930-1931, her registered nursing training at Fulham Hospital in Charing Cross in England, nursing in England during the Blitz, serving in the British Liberation Army in the 108 British General Hospital in France and Brussells and being the sister in charge in the Queen Alexandria Nursing Service. Describes blackouts in Paris and London and travel experiences in Europe during the war. Talks about Karitane nursing in France. Describes returning to New Zealand on the troop ship `Athlone Castle' and her subsequent hospitalisation due to injury during the war. Venue - Wellington : 1988 Interviewer(s) - Judith Fyfe Venue - Wellington Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-004129-OHC-004132 Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 1 Electronic document(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Transcript(s) available OHA-1631 and OHDL-000570.

Date: 16 Nov 1993

From: The Dames Oral History Project

By: Goodman, Pearl Barbara (Dame), 1932-

Reference: OHInt-0046/07

Description: Barbara Goodman outlines family background; childhood; views on religion; education at Epsom Normal Intermediate School and Saint Cuthbert's College; coping with shyness and public speaking; political views; views on Maori and Maori issues; employment expectations; difficult aspects of life; marriage to Harold Goodman; children and motherhood; suffering from suburban neurosis; role as Mayoress of Auckland; effect on health and domestic life. Discusses views on women's movement; glass ceiling; sexism; work for Suffrage Year celebrations; involvement in the Telethon Trust for the Year of the Disabled; involvement in Odyssey House for drug rehabilitation, reference Mary Moody, John Evans, Warren Brookbanks, Brian Picot; difficulties encountered with Trust; enjoyment of challenges; involvement with Campaign for Tolerance, reference to fundamentalism, Society for the Protection of the Unborn Child, homosexual law reform; involvement with abortion law reform, reference to George Gair, Martyn Findlay, Marilyn Waring, Jim McLay, Hugh Williams. Describes death of husband; becoming deputy mayor; becoming Dame Commander of the British Empire; amount of work as city councillor and leisure; current goals; most satisfying aspect of life. Accompanying material - Copy of typewritten CV; copy of brief biography column from unknown source. Venue - Auckland Interviewer(s) - Susan Fowke Venue - 22 Tohunga Crescent, Parnell, Auckland Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 1127. Search dates: 1993

Date: 2003

By: Winter, Mark, 1958-; Southland times (Newspaper)

Reference: A-359-287/304

Description: Cartoons on national and international political and social issues. Includes cartoons on New Zealand and international politicians, the Middle East including Iraq, the 50th anniversary of the climbing of Mt Everest, the All Blacks, Maurice Williamson and the National Party, reform of the prostitution laws, and Queen's Birthday honours. Quantity: 18 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink and Chinese white on A4 size paper.

Date: [1953]

By: Cohen, Myra, 1892-1959

Reference: MS-Papers-1351

Description: Reminiscences deal with the emigration from London of the Cohen family; life in Reefton and Greymouth, around 1900; work as dental assistant at Reefton Hospital; Grey River flood in 1914?; Prince of Wales' visit, 1920; arrival of Charles Kingsford Smith at Blenheim, 1928. Also includes material on David Ziman and his influence on the development of Reefton. Donor believed that the reminiscences were compiled in 1953. Source of title - Title page Quantity: 1 folder(s) (58 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript

Date: 1850-1869

From: Bell family: Collection

Reference: PA1-q-559

Description: Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).