Attended Woodford House 1962-1964. Studied English and Political Science at Otago University. Became free-lance writer in New York, 1972-1978, and Wellington, 1979-1981; PR consultant with Network Communications, 1981-1983; Researcher with the Parliamentary Unit, Labour Party, 1983-1984; Press Secretary for the Hon Ann Hercus, 1984-1985; Convenor for Media Women 1986-1988; Columnist with the Evening Post from 1989. Daughter of Harold Ernest Varnham (1898-1971) and Marion Beatrice (née Falloon; b 1916). Married Paul Warren O'Regan, solicitor, in 1986.
Varnham, Mary, 1946-
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Woodford House Oral History Project
By: Varnham, Mary, 1946-
Reference: OHColl-0061
Description: Quantity: 48.
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Wellington City Council Mary Varnham suggests Lambton Quay be closed to traffic before ...
Date: [ca 10 November 1999]
From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers
Reference: EP/1999/3425-F
Description: Wellington City Councillor Mary Varnham standing in the centre of Lambton Quay, Wellington, taken ca 10 November 1999 by an Evening Post staff photographer. Varnham is suggesting that the street be closed to most vehicles in the lead up to Christmas. Quantity: 1 colour original negative(s) strip with 3 images. Physical Description: Dye coupler negatives, 35mm
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Chaffers Park campaign spokeswoman Mary Varnham
Date: [ca 3 September 1997]
From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers
Reference: EP/1997/3510-F
Description: Photographs of Chaffers Park campaign spokeswoman Mary Varnham, taken ca 3 September 1997 by an Evening Post staff photographer Quantity: 1 colour original negative(s) strip with 3 images. Physical Description: Dye coupler negative, 35mm
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Interview with Mary Varnham
Date: 9 March 1993 - 09 Mar 1993
From: Woodford House Oral History Project
By: Varnham, Mary, 1946-
Reference: OHInt-0061/43
Description: Mary Varnham lived at Paekakariki until she was eight years, when her family moved to Wellington. Recalls attending Hataitai school and Wellington East Girls' College before going to Woodford House School in 5th form. Explains how she was one of the first students at Woodford to sit university Scholarship in Physics and Chemistry - Woodford had to import a chemistry and physics teacher from Hastings Boys' High to give her lessons at night. Gives her impressions of life at Woodford. Describes Rev Williams who taught Latin and Mrs Frykberg (English teacher). Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Anna Cottrell Venue - 11 Armour Avenue, Mt Victoria, Wellington Accompanying material - Photocopy of newspaper article (Opinion) Evening Post, 24/10/90 by Mary Varnham. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-005702 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available AB-1198. One b&w photograph showing Mary Varnham (front, second from left) at the 1964 Scholars' Day lunch given by Hastings Mayor R V Giorgi, plus a photocopy of same photograph and 2 photocopies of a b&w photograph (head and shoulders) of Mary Varnham.
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Correspondence and other papers
Date: 1990-1996
From: Catley, Christine McKelvie Cole (Dame), 1922-2011 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-11651-148
Description: Contains correspondence between Catley and various individuals. Includes loose notes, papers from Local Publishers Forum seminar (1991), clippings, an issue of the `Picton paper' (23 Jan 1994), and other papers. Also some photographs, including portrait of Catley with Maurice Gee (1993). Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, photographs and printed matter (some photocopies)
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Speech notes and other papers
Date: [1973], 1988-2001, 2005
From: Catley, Christine McKelvie Cole (Dame), 1922-2011 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-11651-173
Description: Contains notes for various talks and other papers. Includes some correspondence (letters and printed emails) and Catley's judge's report for the Joan Faulkner Blake Short Story Contest (ca.1990s). Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter
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Unsorted correspondence from friends (1)
Date: 1960-2010
From: Catley, Christine McKelvie Cole (Dame), 1922-2011 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-11651-439
Description: Not all correspondent names have been indexed Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, photos and printed matter (some photocopies)
Manuscript
Best of New Zealand fiction volume two : Correspondence with authors
Date: 28 Oct 2004-30 Mar 2005
From: Kidman, Fiona Judith (Dame), 1940- : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-8504-16
Description: Correspondence with authors relating to submissions for the Best of New Zealand fiction two, which was edited by Kidman. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
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Inward and outward correspondence
Date: [Sep-Dec 1997]
From: Hataitai Residents' Association : Records
Reference: 2003-380-27
Description: Inward and outward correspondence mostly from Sep-Dec 1997; also includes reports, submissions etc Other Titles - Wellington Civic Trust newsletter (Sep 1997) Quantity: 1 folder(s).
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Correspondence
Date: 1979-1980
From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection
Reference: 85-080-02/13
Description: Identified persons entered under Name; also includes letters to and from Liz, Mt Eden, Auckland; Fiona; telegram from Anna, London; invitation to Tricia Donnelly and Tony Haas' wedding; Quantity: 1 folder(s).
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The Literary volcano - A New breed of women
Date: 1992-1993
From: Kidman, Fiona Judith (Dame), 1940- : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-6129-03
Description: Includes notes and typescripts of Kidman's contribution to `Heading nowhere in a blue suit and other tales from the feminist revolution', edited by Sue Kedgely and Mary Varnham (Wellington: Daphne Brasell, 1993), and related correspondence Quantity: 1 folder(s).
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General correspondence (C-F)
Date: 1993
From: Kidman, Fiona Judith (Dame), 1940- : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-5399-13
Description: Includes poems by Lauris Edmond with her letters; invitations; and photographs of watercolour paintings by Douglas Chowns Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter (some photocopies) Photographs of four watercolour paintings by Douglas Chowns
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General correspondence (R-Z)
Date: 1992
From: Kidman, Fiona Judith (Dame), 1940- : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-5399-11
Description: Includes list of women associataed with Womenspirit Rising Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter (some photocopies)
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Inward and outward correspondence (A-K and unidentified)
Date: [2000]-2004
From: Ireland, Kevin, 1933- : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-8198-59
Description: Inward and outward correspondence; identified correspondents entered in the Name field. Also includes poems by Linda Connell and discussions on literary funding selection. Unidentified correspondents are Gayle; and Campbell S, Hamilton. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Manuscript
Inward and outward correspondence
Date: Apr-Aug 2001
From: Hataitai Residents' Association : Records
Reference: 2003-380-42
Description: Inward and outward correspondence from Apr-Aug 2001; also includes reports, annual report, minutes, submissions etc Other Titles - D'ye hear there; newsletter of TS Amokura Sea Cadets & Dolphins (issue 9-10 Apr-May 2001, issue 12 Jul 2001) Other Titles - Korimako (n12, aut/wint May 2001) Other Titles - Waterfront newsletter (issue 9, May 2001, issue 11, 20 Aug 2001) Other Titles - Hataitai Residents' Association - Newsletter (Jun 2001) Other Titles - Footprint of WalkWellington (Aug 2001) Quantity: 1 folder(s).
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Correspondence (C-H)
Date: 1988
From: Kidman, Fiona Judith (Dame), 1940- : Papers
Reference: 91-300-13
Description: Includes invitations, reviews, programmes and related material Quantity: 1 folder(s).
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Personal papers
Date: Oct-Nov 2003
From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-8752-057
Description: Publication of the Penguin History of New Zealand - reviews, correspondence etc; radio and chemotherapy treatments for his cancer. Letters to friendes, family and colleagues. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
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Interviews by Sue Kedgley
Date: 1992
By: Bolger, Joan, active 1963-1988; Kedgley, Susan Jane, 1948-; Szaszy, Mira, 1921-2001; Tizard, Catherine Anne (Hon Dame), 1931-2021; Turner, Dorothea Frances (Dr), 1910-1997; Varnham, Mary, 1946-
Reference: OHColl-1403
Description: Collection comprises interviews conducted by Sue Kedgley for her books 'Mum's the Word: The Untold Story of Motherhood in New Zealand' and 'Heading Nowhere in a Navy Blue Suit and Other Tales from the Feminist Revolution'. The interviews are with Dame Mira Szaszy, Lady Dorothea Turner, Joan Bolger, and Dame Catherine Tizard. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 10 audiocassette(s). Search dates: 1992-05-06 - 1992-06-18