Christchurch Teachers College

Date: 1947

From: [Programmes and ephemera of octavo size for drama productions in New Zealand]

Reference: Eph-A-DRAMA-1947

Description: Includes: Otago University Dramatic Society presents the "Alcestis of Euripides". Produced by Kathleen Falconer; musicl director Dr V E Galway. His Majesty's Theatre, 3-4 July 1947. Programme Curtain Theatre presents "Ah wilderness", a comedy by Eugene O'Neill. Directed by Allona Priestly [1947?]. Programme Victoria League presents "The blue goose", by Peter Blackmore, produced by Lavinia Humphreys. Theatre Royal [Nelson], 3 May 1947. Programme Auckland Repertory Theatre Inc. "Caste" by T W Robertson. Auckland. 12-17 June 1947. Programme. Christchurch Teachers' Training College presents "Our town", by Thornton Wilder. Produced by Neta Neale. Christchurch, 30 October - 1 November 1947. Programme Cornwall Hospital Dramatic Club. "Three one-act plays". Recreation Hall, (Auckland). 28 March 1947. Programme. Masterton Little Theatre Society. "The merchant of Venice". Directed by Mrs A G Cresswell. Masonic Hall 15 July 1947. programme Palmerston North Little Theatre Society. "Dear Brutus", by J M Barrie. Produced by Freda Dymock. Opera House Palmerston North. 16-19 August 1947. Programme. Waipukurau Dramatic Society. Four one-act plays; assisted by Waipukurau Orchestral Society. Waipukurau Theatre. 15-16 October 1947. Programme. WEA Dramatic Club (Auckland). Three one act plays of the experimental theatre. ("The long Christmas dinner" by Thornton Niven Wilder; "Overtones" by Alice Gerstenberg' "Revolt" by Lagos Biro. [1947]. Programme. Whitehall Productions. "Dangerous corner" by J B Priestley, directors Kathleen Robinson and Roland Walton. Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 1 February 1947. Programme Whitehall Productions. "Dangerous corner" by J B Priestley, directors Kathleen Robinson and Roland Walton. [Dunedin 1947]. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present "The hasty heart", by Captain John Patrick. Play produced by Gerald Kirby; NZ production directed by Robert Quentin. Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 5 April 1947. Programme Whitehall Productions. "The late Christopher Bean", by Sydney Howard, with Megs Jenkins (portrait). Produced by John Hayden. [Wellington. ca 3 February 1947]. Programme (2 copies) Whitehall Productions. "The late Christopher Bean", by Sydney Howard, with Megs Jenkins (portrait). Produced by John Hayden. St James Theatre Wellington, commencing 31 January [1947]. Programme Whitehall Productions. "The late Christopher Bean" by Sydney Howard. With Megs Jenkins (portrait). Produced by John Hayden. [Dunedin, January? 1947]. Programme (2 copies) Whitehall Productions. "Love in idleness", by Terence Rattigan. With Kathleen Robinson and produced by Richard Parry. General programme [1947] Whitehall Productions. "Love in idleness", by Terence Rattigan. With Kathleen Robinson and produced by Richard Parry. Grand Opera House Wellington. 10 January 1947. Programme (2 copies) and promotional pamphlet Whitehall Productions presents "Love in idleness" by Terence Rattigan. [Auckland season]. 1947. Programme. Whitehall Productions present Terence Rattigan's "Love in idleness". Directors Kathleen Robinson and Roland Walton. Scenes designed and painted by William Little. [1947]. Programme with green cover. J C Williamson Theatres Ltd. "While the sun shines", by Terence Rattigan. Produced by Gerald Kirby, New Zealand production directed by Robert Quentin. Grand Opera House Wellington. 27 March 1947. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 16 theatre programmes and flyers (plus some duplicates).. Physical Description: Letterpress on programmes, sizes below 250 mm.

Date: 1930 - 1949

Reference: Eph-A-SPORT-1930/1949

Description: Includes: 1935: A new use for a wheelbarrow (the new "Snailaplane"). [1935]. Pamphlet Wheelbarrow push; Auckland to Wellington within one month. Andrews Baty & Co Ltd, Christchurch. Pamphlet 1937: Labour Day sports to be held in Newtown Park at 11.30 am on Monday October 25 1937. Official programme 1938: British Empire Games of 1938. Sydney Australia. Souvenir programme (2 copies) 1943: Christchurch Training College - Dunedin Training College tournament. Christchurch, July 1943. Programme 1946: Intercollegiate Tournament at Nelson on August 24th and 26th 1946. (Wanganui Collegiate, wellington College, Christ's College, Nelson College). Programme Labour Day Sports to be held in Newtown Park on Monday October 28 1946. Official programme 1948: National Trolley Derby. Derby park, Wellington NZ. First annual race meeting, Wellington 27th November 1948. Souvenir programme (2 copies) Quantity: 8 publications. Physical Description: Pamphlets and booklets, sizes varying up to 240 mm. Provenance: Acquired from various sources. One copy of British Empire Games programme donated by P J Marks esq in 1938; one item donated in 2015 by Morva Croxson from the papers of Robert J Matthews.

Date: 1969

Reference: Eph-B-OPERA-1969

Description: A Country Girl, and original musical play presented by The Drama Club and College Choirs of St Patrick's College, Wellington, and senior pupils of St Catherine's and St Mary's Colleges, Wellington. Producer, Father P J O'Neill. Musical director, Rohan Moloney. Victoria University Memorial Theatre, 30 June-1 and 2 July, 1969. Programme. Earth and Sky. Composer, Jenny McLeod. Director, Peter Tulloch. Conductor, Dobbs Franks. Produced for the Tauranga Schools Music Festival. Tauranga Town Hall, 6-13 1969. Programme (2 copies) Masterton Amateur Theatrical Society Diamond Jubilee [presents] Cole Porter's Can Can. Producer, Julie Blumsky. Musical director, David Carman. Regent Theatre, Masterton, June, 1969. Programme. Secondary Division, Christchurch Teachers' College presents 'Der Jasager", by Kurt Weill [and Bertolt] Brecht. Howard Hall, 2-4 December 1969. Programme Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Theatre programmes up to 290 x 225 mm Provenance: One item donated by Mary Jennings, Wellington, in 2014; one by Morva Croxson, Palmerston North, in 2015..

Date: 28, 30 Jan 2004, 4, 11, 16, 17, 24, Feb 2004, 30 Mar 2004 - 28 Jan 2004 - 30 Mar 2004

From: Blumhardt Foundation - Doreen Blumhardt Oral History Project

By: Blumhardt Foundation; Blumhardt, Doreen (Dame), 1914-2009; Oldham, Philippa Jane, 1957-

Reference: OHInt-0772-01

Description: Oral history interview with Doreen Blumhardt, born 1914 in Whangarei. Details family background - discusses German heritage. Talks about the family farm at Whareora - describes family home. Talks about daily life on the farm. Discusses her upbringing - talks about the value of good education and learning music. Mentions growing up in a bilingual environment. Talks about the family moving to Whangarei during the Depression - describes their house. Details schooling - mentions Director of the Whangarei High School Orchestra Mr Dunn. Discusses moving to Christchurch to live and work with her aunt Eleanore Blumhardt. Mentions attending Cantebury College School of Art - recalls her time there. Mentions Brian Brake, Cecil Kelly, Isley James, Kitty Driver, Lance Macaskill, Walter Harris, Sophie Canning and Dr Clarence Beeby. Talks about attending Christchurch Teachers College - describes first experiences teaching. Refers to own creative work completed during this tertiary study - discusses her love of weaving and first experiences using clay - mentions Luke Adams. Refers to teaching positions as Art Teacher in Nelson and Head of Art at Christchurch Teachers' College. Discusses treatment of family during World War II - mentions brother losing his job and their father's internment. Talks about joining the Air Force WAF's. Mentions Dame Ngaio Marsh. Refers to appointment as National Advisor in Arts and Crafts - discusses what this role entailed. Mentions her offices at Waterloo School. Discusses Beeby's vision for New Zealand art education - mentions Walter Harris and Phillip Smithells. Discusses overseas travel - talks about attending Brighton College of Arts and touring local schools with Ronald Horton, and attending teachers' conferences in Mannheim and Paris. Discusses becoming Head of the Art Department at Wellington College of Education upon her return. Discusses the foundation of the College's art collection - mentions John Drawbridge, Brian Carmody, John Ritson, Cliff Whiting, Laughton and Jenny Patrick. Talks about playing in the 3YA Orchestra. Discusses evolution of New Zealand pottery - talks about 'New Zealand Potters Magazine' - mentions Leigh Thompson, Bernard Leach, Peter Stitchbury, and Helen Mason. Discusses pottery applications and techniques. Discusses building and operation of the kiln on Harbour View Road, Wellington - mentions Roy Cowan, Freda Anderson, and David Carson-Parker. Details trip to Japan -discusses Japanese pottery. Talks about becoming Vice President of the New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts - discusses the Academy's exhibitions. Details her involvement in the publishing of 'New Zealand Potters, Their Works, Their Words'. Talks about the honours and awards she has received over the years. Discusses her accomplishments in teaching. Talks about the impact of religion on her life. Oral history video recording with Doreen Blumhardt at her home in Wellington. Talks about her pottery studio - details the layout and the allocation of work spaces. Discusses the applications and techniques of the pottery process - talks about plaster moulds, wax resist work, and the use of iron oxide. Shows pieces made for the 2004 New Zealand Festival of the Arts. Discusses her inspirations and influences. Details specific works of art within her collection. Access Contact - See Oral History Librarian Interviewer(s) - Pip Oldham Accompanying material - Biographical information relating to Doreen Blumhardt; Biographical chronology of Doreen Blumhardt; Curriculum Vitae of Doreen Blumhardt; Copies of investiture invitation, election as Fellow to the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, and a citation of Doreen Blumhardt for the graduation ceremony, 1st May 1991, Victoria University of Wellington; list of photographs held on Disc 1 and 2; Summary of video recordings OHV-0998 - OHV-1001. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-014173 OHC- 014138, OHC-014139, OHC-014140, OHC-014141, OHC-014142, OHC-014143 Quantity: 7 C60 cassette(s). 4 videocassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 14 Electronic document(s) - abstract. 1 interview(s). 5.12 Hours and minutes Duration. Physical Description: Textual files - Microsoft word Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-5067, OHDL-001279. Search dates: 1914 - 2004

Date: 1942

From: Brew, Helen Jean, 1922-2013: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-12211-029

Description: Survey compiled by Helen Butler (Brew) while at Christchurch Teachers Training College. Includes photographs, illustrations, and diagrams. Title transcribed from item. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript. Includes original photographs, cuttings and original sketches and diagrams, Binding of cover has unusual metal rings.

Date: 02 and 03 Oct 1993 - 02 Oct 1993 - 03 Oct 1993

From: The Dames Oral History Project

By: Herbison, Jean Marjory (Dame), 1923-2007

Reference: OHInt-0046/19

Description: Jean Herbison talks about her family background; childhood; early employment; effect of religion on life; effect of taking philosophy at graduate level; personal philosophy; teaching philosophy; childhood relationships and sex education; experiences of discrimination against women; learning to confront people; meetings with Bill Renwick (Director of Education) and Merv Wellington (Minister of Education); reference the Campbell family, poet Alistair Campbell and Margaret Campbell; views on biculturalism; sporting activities; influence of the Moorland family while attending Canterbury University. Describes piloting programme for non-academic students as vocational guidance officer at Avonside Girls' High School; the satisfaction of teaching; reasons for the necessity of career counselling; effect of own experience; work as counsellor at Christchurch Teachers' College; the strong social life at the College; difficulties in promotion for women; abilities to get on with men; counselling training at University of Northern Iowa as Fulbright Scholar 1961-1962. Discusses studying continuing education of teachers at the University of London; the James Report, United Kingdom; comparison of continuing education in New Zealand, and the United Kingdom; reference John Hercus at Christchurch Polytechnic; her role as Vice Principal as a supporting role; establishing different management structures; role as Dean of Students; the refurbishment of the library (the Jean Herbison Library and Resource Centre); establishment of a play centre at the Polytech. Describes views on women's movement; own opportunities at the Polytech; experiences with planning committee for Women's Convention (1975 or 1978); involvement with Centenary Women's Suffrage, 1993; media hype about the Christchurch Cathedral service; importance of the occasion; feelings about being appointed Chancellor of University of Canterbury; various awards; roles since retirement; reflects on career. Venue - Christchurch Interviewer(s) - Susan Fowke Venue - 2/172 Soleares Ave, Christchurch Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-005245 - OHC-005247 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 2.25 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 1132.

Date: 1956-1958, 1962

By: Moffat, John Lawrence (Dr), 1916-2007

Reference: fMS-Papers-11884

Description: Printed scores of 13 Psalm settings by Dr John Moffat. Scores were intended for unison group singing. One of the psalm settings is dedicated to Maurie Dean, the class President, and one is dedicated to John Rankin, a student who passed away. On one of the scores it is indicated that these copies are in John Moffat's own hand. Also includes a setting of an extract from Catullus's Epithelamium composed by Moffat for his wedding. Part of the Archive of New Zealand Music Source of title - Supplied by Library Contents: Psalm I Contents: Psalm XXIX Contents: Psalm 30 Contents: Psalm XXXII (the "Presidential") Contents: Psalm XXXIII Contents: Psalm XXXVI Contents: Psalm 78 Contents: Psalm 90 Contents: Psalm 100 Contents: Psalm 121 Contents: Psalm 135 (the "Rock 'n' roll") Contents: Psalm 140 Contents: Hymenaeum John Moffat was a lecturer at Christchurch Teachers' College where the donor was a student in 1967. Moffat talked about his own compositions and made copies available to any students who wanted them. Quantity: 1 folder(s) 14 leaves. 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Offset lithographs

Date: 1942

From: Brew, Helen Jean, 1922-2013: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-12211-027

Description: Copy of "Recorder", the official organ of the Christchurch Teachers Training College Students' Association. Inscribed with Helen Brew's signature. Title transcribed from item. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed matter

Date: [1943]

From: Brew, Helen Jean, 1922-2013: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-12211-028

Description: Notes on speech therapy for children, collected in a Christchurch Training College binder. Date of notes inferred that Helen Butler (Brew) commenced her training in speech therapy in that year. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Loose-leaf manuscripts, in folder labelled "Christchurch Training College".

Date: 1978-1990

From: Mulheron, John Joseph, 1924-2006 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5541-017

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1936

From: Bailey, Rona, 1914-2005 : Papers and recordings

Reference: 2007-189-6

Description: Loose pages from the natural science notebook kept by Rona Bailey while at Teachers' College. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1972

From: Richards, Trevor, 1946- : Papers

Reference: 99-278-06/06

Description: Invitations, itineraries, correspondence, reports, speech notes and other papers relating to Richards' speaking engagements to Christchurch Teachers' College, Old Boys' Rugby Club (Invercargill), Rotary Reefton, schools, students organisations, Laret Convent, Cheviot Young Farmers' Club and other groups Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1955-1956]

From: New Zealand Student Labour Federation : Records

Reference: MS-Papers-7602-4

Description: Mostly circulars and duplicated material; includes correspondence between the various organisations associated with NZSLF Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1930 - 1949

Reference: Eph-A-DRAMA-BDL-1930/1949

Description: Includes: 1933: First final Festival of Community drama. Blue Triangle Hall Boulcott Street. 22-23 September 1933. Programme (St Matthew's School Masterton, Old Girls' Circle presents "The new word" by J M Barrie, produced by Constance Miller; Wellington Lyceum Club Drama Circle presents "The odd streak", by Roland Pertwee, produced by M E P Ahern; Hastings Comedy Players present "Knight to move", by Adrian Hurley; Elam Dramatic Club Auckland presents "The sisters' tragedy", by Hughes; The Readers, Timaru present "The long Christmas dinner", by Thornton Wilder; Linton Women's Institute presents "Lonesome like", by H Brighouse; The Orari Readers' "A" Team presents "The wonderful son", by Barrington Gates; The Nameless Group, Christchurch presents "Kestrel Edge", by Wilfrid Gibson, produced by Professor James Shelley); The Dannevirke Players present "When the Muezzin calls", by H Chalmers Haddon, produced by E N Hogben; Central Taranaki Winning Team presents "Rabbits", by V Targuse, produced by Mrs Uniacke; South Taranaki Winning Team presents "The Touchstone", by V Targuse. (2 copies). 1934: Weekend School of Drama. Palmerston North. 4-6 May 1934. Outline of timetable - tutors Miss Elizabeth Blake, Miss Beatrice MacKenzie.(Flyer). 1936: Third annual festival of community drama. Opera House Palmerston North. 11-12 August 1936. Programme (Manawatu Country Club Reading Branch, YWCA Lyceum, Foxton Women's Institute, Palmerston North Little Theatre Society, Unnamed Society, Milson Women's Institute, High School Old Girls' Association, Marton Players, Towns Women's Guild, Cheltenham Women's Institute). Easter School of Drama. Allen Hall, University, Dunedin. 9-14 April 1936. Tutors Miss Elizabeth Loe, Miss Barbara Williams, Professor Adams, Professor Shelley. Pamphlet. 1937: Fourth annual festival of community drama. Opera House, Palmerston North. 9-10 August 1937. Programme (Pohangina Women's Institute, Marton Players, Palmerston North Little Theatre Society, Freda Whittaker Players, St Andrews Players (Levin), Girls' High School Dramatic Club, Boys' High School Dramatic Club, Milson Women's Institute, Levin Play Readers, Te Ara Kura Women's Institute). North Island Elimination Festival. Opera House Hawera. 7-9 September 1937. Adjudicator Miss Elizabeth Loe. Programme. 1938: Fifth festival of community drama, Opera House Palmerston North. Adjudicator Mr Victor Lloyd. (Junior Library Players, Levin District High School, Palmerston North Boys' High School, Girl Citizens' Drama Group, Little Theatre Society, Linton Women's Institute, Pohangina Women's Institute, St Andrew's Players (Levin), Levin Playreaders, Marton Playreaders. 26-27 September 1936. Programme. North Island Elimination Drama Festival. Adjudicator Miss Elizabeth Blake. Opera House Masterton. 10-11 October 1938. (St Matthew's Old Girls, Levin Playreaders, Pioneer Club Drama Circle, Knox Players, Napier Repertory Players, All Saints' Players). (2 copies) 1939: Sixth annual festival of community drama. Adjudicator Mr A E Lawrence. Opera House Palmerston North. 26-27 September 1939. (Palmerston North Technical School, Palmerston North Boys' High School, Rangiotu Women's Institute, Palmerston North Little Theatre Society, Palmerston North Repeortry Society, Levin District High School, Foxton Women's Institute, Levin Playreaders). North Island Elimination Festival of Drama. Opera House Palmerston North. 9 October 1939. Programme (Newlands Women's Institute, Turitown Women's Institute, Hamilton Playbox, Hawera Repertory Club, Palmerston North Little Theatre Society, St Matthew's Church Team). Members card. Expires 31 December 1939. (2 copies) 1940: Christchurch area eliminations. Adjudicator J J W Pollard. Committee: W J Parson, Janet McLeod, Frona King, Naare Hooper, D I Macdonald, Eric Craighead, Alex Gale. Radiant Hall Christchurch. 27-29 June 1940. (Canterbury Training College - producer R J Harrison, WEA - producer Mrs J P O'Sullivan; Canterbury Repertory - producers Magdalen Hall and Molly Dailey; Canterbury Training College - producer J W Luxton; Bankside Players - producer Mrs Stephenson Temple; Old Westonians - producer Miss Frona King; Hay's Drama Club - producer Len Barnes; Zenith Players - producer Mrs Aileen Cleave; Miss Naare Hooper's Group. Programme (2 copies) 1943: Twelfth annual festival of community drama will be held in the Tin Hat Hall, RSA Building, 12 Victoria Street Wellington, 1-3 September 1943. Ten one-act plays will be presented. Adjudicator Elsie Lloyd. Flier only 1949: North Island Festival of Community Drama. Opera House Palmerston North. 10 and 12 September 1949. Adjudicator Norman Byrne. President A S Farquhar, committee C F B Clarkes, Mrs T F Mackenzie, G A Jesson, G H A Swan, Miss Amy Kane, Miss Nola Millar. (Pukekohe Dramatic Society - producer May Revell; Strathmore Players - producer Doug G Edwards; Hawera Repertory Society; Hamilton Playbox - producer David W Reid; Awaiti Players - producer Lou Peck; Manawatu Repertory Society - producer Evelyn Davidson; Stratford Women's Institute - producer Catherine O Holmes; Eltham Women's Institute Arts and Crafts Circle - producers Dorothy Riddle and Cynthia Wilcox). Programme. South Island Elimination Festival. Theatre Royal Timaru. 5 September 1949. Adjudicator L F Moller. (Milton Drama Club; Timaru Catholic Dramatic Club; Methven Drama Club; Dunedin Greenroom Club). Programme. New Zealand National Final Festival. Concert Chamber Wellington. 14 September 1949. Adjudicators Mrs Mary McKenzie, Miss May Macdonald, G H A Swan. (Hawera Repertory Society - co-producers Margaret Buist and Alison Corrigan; Dunedin Greenroom Club - producer Roland Watson; Manawatu Repertory Society - producer Evelyn Davidson). Programme. (2 copies) Quantity: 18 pamphlets and programmes plus duplicates. Physical Description: Letterpress on programmes, sizes below 250 mm. Provenance: One flier donated by Mrs Joyce Megget, Papakura, in 2009.

Date: 1977-1982

From: Mulheron, John Joseph, 1924-2006 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5541-015

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1936

From: Bailey, Rona, 1914-2005 : Papers and recordings

Reference: 2007-189-5

Description: Natural science notebook kept by Rona Bailey while at Teachers' College. Includes notes on plants together with sketches etc Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1968-1984

From: Scrimgeour, Colin Graham, 1903-1987 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-4104-032

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 13 Sept 1920

From: Webb, Steffano, 1880-1967: Collection of negatives

Reference: 1/1-004072-F

Description: Appears to represent the coronation of a Queen (probably Victoria). Photograph taken by the Steffano Webb Photographic Studio, Christchurch. Source of descriptive information - Negative register and inscriptions on negative. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic negative

Date: 1976

By: Powell, Christopher Bolland, 1937-; Christchurch Teachers College

Reference: MSC-000931

Description: Kit Powell's `The Fisherman and his wife' produced by Christchurch Teachers' College, 1976 Part of the Archive of New Zealand Music Quantity: 1 audiocassette(s).

Date: 8 Sep 1920

From: Webb, Steffano, 1880-1967: Collection of negatives

Reference: 1/1-004329-G

Description: Photograph taken by the Steffano Webb Photographic Studio, Christchurch. Source of descriptive information - Negative register and inscriptions on negative. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative, 6.5 x 8.5 inches