Wellington Region (N.Z.) - Social life and customs

Date: Jan - Dec 1930

By: Gleeson, Francis Joseph, 1908-1993

Reference: MS-Papers-5959

Description: Generally Gleeson notes only his basic duty (night shift, day shift etc) or activities but at various times, particularly while he was in Samoa, his entries become more detailed. Source of title - Supplied Relationship complexity - Diary kept by Gleeson while travelling around Samoa at MSX-4599 Diary kept by Gleeson, who was a policeman based in Wellington, but who was posted to Samoa during the Mau disturbances Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (photocopy) Provenance: Donated by son Peter Gleeson

Date: 1856-1985

By: Te Whaiti family

Reference: ATL-Group-00753

Description: Collection comprises photographs, manuscripts, ephemera, maps and artworks relating to Te Whaiti family of Whakatomotomo and their associates. Material is particularly relevant to the Wairarapa area. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 355 b&w original photographic print(s). 336 folder(s). 55 b&w original photographic print(s) some mounted and 7 framed. 35 Electronic document(s) Microsoft Word files. 14 b&w copy photographic print(s). 14 folder(s) ephemera. 7 item(s) of photographic ephemera. 6 colour original photographic print(s). 6 b&w original negative(s) 1/4 plate negatives.. 2 colour photo-mechanical print(s). 2 oil(s). 1 album(s). 9 Linear Metres. Processing information: Te Whaiti family material was separated by format after arriving at the Library in 1999, 2001, 2013. Combined into Te Whaiti family collection, ATL-Group-00753, August and September, 2022. Record groups reunited to form the ATL-Group include; MS-Group-0805, PA-Group-00973, Eph-A-MAORI-Te-Whaiti, Eph-B-MAORI-Te-Whaiti and Eph-C-MAORI-Te-Whaiti.

Date: [ca 1836-1901]

From: McKenzie family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1357-1B

Description: Articles and reminiscences written by McKenzie describing life in Wellington and the early settlement of New Zealand, including visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall in 1901. Also letters to the editor of New Zealand Times, undated Includes `Voyage of ship Adelaide' (an account with many crossings out), includes 2 leaves of passenger names; short account of the Tory, 1839; short account of the Cuba, 1839 with list of passengers; list of passengers by Aurora, Oriental, Duke of Roxburgh, Bengal Merchant - all with short accounts; accounts entitled `Fire at the Hutt, 25 May 1840', `The earthquake', `The flood, 7 March 1840'. Also includes facsimile copy (possibly photomechanical print reproduction from late 19 Century) of a letter from Commander James Cook to John Walker of Whitby. Walker was James Cook's first employer, and for whom he served his apprenticeship. Letter is dated 20 Nov 1772 from the Cape of Good Hope. Cook was on his second voyage (1772-1775) aboard the `HMS Resolution'. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1941-1990

By: Garland, Margaret, 1903-1998

Reference: 91-181

Description: Includes letters from prominent New Zealanders and manuscripts of a novel and autobiography. Many of these letters and extracts from her memoirs have been published in: Dear Peggy: Letters to Margaret Garland from her New Zealand Friends / edited by Peter and Diane Beatson (Palmerston North: Massey University, 1997) held at 920 GAR. Source of title - Supplied title Quantity: 39 folder(s). 0.40 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts Finding Aids: Preliminary listing available.

Date: Aug 1998 to Dec 1999

By: Barrie, Ann Maree, 1947-

Reference: OHColl-0429

Description: Interviews long-time Owhiro Bay residents Roberta and Stanley Hoy, Gordon James (Jim) Goodwin, Heather Packer, Annette Jones, George (Clarry) Wahren, Maureen Hocking, Vera Konig and Clifford Denham about living in the area. Interviewer(s) - Ann Barrie Quantity: 18 C60 cassette(s). 8 printed abstract(s). 8 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete.

By: Williams, Claude Clarence, 1911-1998; Williams, Freda Elizabeth, 1914-1991

Reference: OHColl-0431-01

Description: This is not an actual interview. Claude Williams talks about marrying Freda in 1936 and settling in Wainuiomata. Talks about purchasing the Post Office, running the general store and establishing the Wainuiomata Transport and School Bus Service. Describes community identities, their family, and establishing the Wainui Shingle Company. Notes the Company existed from 1942-1957. Talks about adapting machinery used by American servicemen during World War II for the Company. Abstracted by - Judith Morgan, daughter of Claude and Freda Williams, did the transcript Quantity: 1 C30 cassette(s). 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-1732 (2 folders). Transcript has many photographs of the Wainuiomata region particularly photos of trucks, other transport, shops, the Wainui Shingle Company and equipment, particularly machinery, it used. Portrait of Claude and Freda Williams on their wedding day.. Photographs held by Photographic Archive

Date: 1993-1995 - 01 Aug 1993 - 03 Mar 1995

By: Patete, Antonella, active 1995; Club Garibaldi

Reference: OHColl-0482

Description: Interviews with members of the Italian community in Wellington. Interviewees are Antonina and Raffaele Volpicelli, Rosalia La Via, Raffaele Esposito, Antonio Cuccurullo, Rosalia Amitrano and Camillo Amitrano, Caterina Aprea, Giuseppe Iaccarino, Vincenzo Di Mattina, Cristina Vinaccia, Vincenzo Criscillo, Liberato Moreno, Margery Barnao, Angela Panettieri, Luisa Ruocco, Mattia and Emma Amitrano, Carla Tizzoni, Stella Criscillo, Olga Falleni, Rosina Moleta, Giovanni Mersi, Maria Grazia Toscano, Giuseppe d'Esposito, Liberato Della Barca, Silvio Famularo, Bartolomeo and Elisabetta Serci, Felina Natoli, Ida Basile, Maria Costa, Teresa Elenio, Carolina Volpicelli, Joe Barnao, Cristina De Gregorio and Lina Volpicelli. Publication - Two part research essay by Antonella Patete: 'Parte prima - la presenza italiana in Nuova Zelanda; Parte seconda - l'emigrazione da Stromboli e Massa Lubrense a Wellington' Awards/funding - Project received funding from the NZ Lottery Grants Board Interviewer(s) - Antonella Patete Quantity: 40 C60 cassette(s). 11 C90 cassette(s). 34 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - other summaries in Italian available for some of the interviews. Some abstracts contain copies of photos of interviewees

Date: 26 Apr 2001 - 30 Jul 2001

By: Abigail, Jill, 1939?-

Reference: OHColl-0579

Description: Volunteers of the Otaki Citizens Advice Bureau talk about its role in the community and its management. Includes recollections of their training, colleagues and experiences. Includes some history of Otaki area. Other - Copies also held by the Otaki Citizens Advice Bureau and the National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux Arrangement: Files arranged as OHDL-000990 - OHDL-000997 Quantity: 15 C60 cassette(s). 8 Electronic document(s) - digital abstracts. 8 printed abstract(s). 8 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete.

By: Adams, Barbara, active 2001

Reference: OHColl-0596

Description: Interviews with 12 women in the Tawa/Linden area who arrived there prior to 1960 and who still live there at the time of the recordings. Includes interviews with Margaret Amey, Margaret Balneaves, Mavis Clare, May Cuttle, Robyn Gundesen, Sophia (Fia) Hawinkels, Joyce Horne, Lorna Kelly, Margaret Reid, Phyllis Sexton, Win Taylor, Enid Turner. Quantity: 23 C60 cassette(s). 12 printed abstract(s) all but one bound with photographs and/or copies of photographs. 1 report. 12 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete.

Date: 1904, 1999

By: McDonald, Alexander, 1829-1905

Reference: MS-Papers-6628

Description: Transcription of MacDonald's reminiscences of life and times in New Zealand from his arrival at Wellington in 1840 on the `Blenheim' until 1904 when he recorded `My story'. He focuses particularly on relations with Maori, Maori-European land dealings, the politics and politicians of the times and related matters. Source of title - Transcribed Relationship complexity - Another typescript copy at MS-1167 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (one volume, spiral bound). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript

Date: [2004]

By: Naylor, Carole, active 1990-2006

Reference: MSX-6871

Description: A history by Naylor of the Fisher family, the first of whom, George (1843-1905), arrived in New Zealand in 1863 and settled in Wellington in 1865. George Fisher was active in local and national politics as was his son, Francis Marion Bates Fisher (1877-). The narrative is chronological with footnotes and inserts from newspapers and printed material. Naylor has included photocopies of obituaries and articles. Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 volume(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (photocopy) Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Ms C Naylor, Papakowhai, Wellington, Apr 2004

Date: 1932

From: [Ephemera of quarto size, relating to dance parties, social dances, discoes]

Reference: Eph-B-DANCE-Social-1932-01

Description: Organiser D D McDonald. Produced by Blundell Bros Ltd, Willis Street, Wellington. Cinderella in 1932 was Miss Phyllis Oliver. Contains general views of the ball and some individual and group portraits, including: Lord Bledisloe, Mr Eric Riddiford, Miss Gladys Smith, Misses Daniells and Bartholomew, Miss Ruby Bushby, Miss Muriel Wilton, Kathleen Ferris, Mr W S Wauchop, Mrs Macarthy-Reid, Mr Eric Brown (Prince Charming), Miss Margaret O'Connor, Mr W E Priestley, Miss Nancy Fotheringham, Misses Zeina and Ngaire Bright. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Letterpress and photolithographs, 24 pages, 281 x 215 mm.

Date: 1840-1854 (1960)

By: Marshall, Mary Frederica, 1826-1854

Reference: qMS-1337-1339

Description: Letters deal mainly with social and political events in and around Wellington and Hutt Valley Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 3 volume(s). 0.06 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (28 cm; red linen) Finding Aids: Index at qMS-1340-1343.

Date: 2006

From: Rhodes, Valerie June, 1932- : Spencer and Rhodes family histories

Reference: MSY-6679

Description: Story of Valerie Spencer's life entitled `My story, 1932-2006', and her memoirs of her grandparents and parents, marriage to Alan Rhodes, their children and grandchildren. Quantity: 1 volume(s).

Date: 1847-1850

By: Ewen, Charles John, 1826-1883

Reference: MSY-6840

Description: Ewen records events in Kororareka, Wellington, Wanganui, Nelson and elsewhere, with particular emphasis on military movements and social life. He mentions earthquakes in the Wellington Region, 1847-1848, and Tamati and Te Rauparaha. Includes synopsis of entries by Colonel C B Brereton, 1952. Source of title - Transcribed Other - Volume 1 of the journal was missing from Nelson at the time the copy was made Ewen was a lieutenant in the 65th regiment; he sailed from New Zealand in Nov 1850 Quantity: 1 volume(s) (219 leaves). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (photocopy), (38 cm, green buckram hinged lid box)

Date: Sep 1877-Dec 1879

From: Donaldson, Marsha Penelope, 1945-: Collection

By: Barraud, Laura Cottam, 1859-1935

Reference: MS-Papers-7767

Description: Barraud records part of the return voyage to Wellington with her family on the `Zealandia', 12 Sep-26 Oct 1877, ending with two weeks quarantine on Somes Island after a smallpox outbreak. From Apr-Dec 1879 Laura resumed her diary describing family and social life in Wellington. Daughter of the artist Charles Barraud. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (22 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript

Date: 1884

By: Bothamley, Arthur Thomas, 1846-1938

Reference: Micro-MS-0472

Description: Describes daily life in Wellington, comments on business and political affairs Source of title - Supplied title Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s) (ca 160 pages). Physical Description: Positive microfilm

Date: Jul 1853-Jan 1854

By: Mackie, Frederick, 1812-1893

Reference: MS-Papers-0865

Description: A Quaker visiting New Zealand, Mackie describes the people he meets and their way of life; places he visits, including Wellington, Hutt Valley and Nelson; fauna and flora Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (photocopy) Illustrated his observations with sketches

Date: 1848-1900, [ca 1971]

By: Main, William, 1934-2023

Reference: qMS-1228

Description: Script, sketch layout, captions and index for Main's book, Wellington through a Victorian lens, 1972 Source of title - Transcribed Other Titles - Wellington through a Victorian lens Quantity: 1 volume(s) (ca 225 leaves). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (26 cm; blue hinged lid box)

Date: 1862-1966

By: Richmond family

Reference: 84-056

Description: Papers comprise Mary Elizabeth and Emily Richmond's diaries 1893-1947, correspondence, mainly of Mary and Emily 1883-1947, speech notes of Mary, school exercises, scrapbooks, drafts of poems, Unitarian Church papers, League of Mothers papers, and various miscellaneous papers. Source of title - Supplied Arrangement: Includes 84-056-Q1007 and 84-056-B1041 Quantity: 7 box(es). 2 volume(s). 1 folder(s). 2.30 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, printed matter, photos Transfers: To Drawings & Prints Collection - Pen & ink sketches, water colours and children's drawings - To Photographic Archive - Photograph album and loose photographs - To Serials Collection - Newspapers and periodicals - To Drawings & Prints Collection - Curios.