World War, 1939-1945 - Poetry

Date: 1941-1942

By: Murray, Gerald J, active 1942

Reference: MS-Papers-10877

Description: Four poems relate to the writer's experiences and feelings as a result of being held as a prisoner of war by the Italians at Bardia in Libya. Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s) (6 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript

Date: Jul 1941-Jul 1944

By: Ledgerwood, John Herbert, 1908-1959

Reference: MS-Papers-5644

Description: Potted history of Stalag XVIIIA, situated on the outskirts of Wolfsburg in Karnten, Austria. Ledgerwood describes all aspects of life in the POW camp together with war poems Finding Aid updated with additional information from Library staff on 23 February 2016. Quantity: 3 folder(s). 0.04 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescripts

Date: 1943-1981

By: Beer, Frederick George, 1910-1988

Reference: MS-Papers-2577

Description: Folder one contains transcripts of taped reminiscences and poetry (held at MS Tapes) relating to Beer's experiences with the Second NZEF during World War II. Folder two contains a booklet - Otago centennial celebrations 1948. Folder three contains material about Tonga during the 1950s. (See OHColl-0272/1 for recordings ...) Source of title - Supplied title Other - See note inside folder one Quantity: 3 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescripts and printed matter Processing information: Not all folders have been described.

Date: [1940-1945]

By: Irvine, Guy, active 1940-1945

Reference: MS-Papers-9914

Description: Handwritten copy of poem by Irvine printed in the `Crete news', newspaper printed by the Anzacs in Crete Source of title - Supplied Other Titles - Crete news Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph

Date: 1940-1945

By: Burge, Archer Richard, 1913-1992

Reference: MS-Papers-8777

Description: Collection comprises the wartime reminiscences and stories of Private Burge. Also includes form guides for two horse race meetings, newspaper cuttings and a booklet printed to commemorate the birthday of King George VI. Source of title - Supplied by Library Private Burge served with the 19th Wellington Battalion departing with the First Echelon of the 2nd NZEF. He rose to the rank of Lance Corporal during 1940. After being home on furloug Burge then served with the War Graves Commision. Quantity: 3 folder(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript and printed matter

Date: 16 Oct 1940

By: Francis family

Reference: MS-Papers-7530

Description: Letter written in the form of a poem by Bill Hutchison to Mr and Mrs Francis while in India with the 2nd NZEF in 1940 Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Ms G Warren, Mana, Sep 2002

Date: [1945-1949]

By: Hunt, Jim, active 1940-1994

Reference: MS-Papers-10029

Description: Hunt's poem describes the final battle of the NZ Division during WWII on the Senio River before the Po and Trieste Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 folder(s) (2 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (photocopy) Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mr J Hunt, Morrinsville (n d)

Date: 1941-1945

By: Cowie, Gordon Rae, 1896-1984

Reference: MS-Papers-2285

Description: Papers comprise a wartime log (photocopy) with autographs and printed material, a book of addresses of NZ officers who were prisoners of war and 'Xmas Dossell, 1941', a poem Source of title - Supplied title Cowie, a captain in the 5th Field Regiment, NZ Artillery was captured in Jun 1941 and imprisoned in Germany until 1945 Quantity: 2 folder(s) (3 pieces). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs (some photocopies)

Date: [ca 1990]

From: Henderson, James Herbert, 1918-2005: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-10554

Description: Letter and poem from Mrs P Atfield (poet unknown); letter from W R Hobbs accompanying illustrated poem by I D Robinson of 6th Field Regiment NZ Artillery; letter from C J Peterson accompanying words to song written about Egypt; letter and poem entitled `Ode on leaving Egypt' by Pat Ward; letter from Tom Smith accompanying poem entitled `Crecian burial' by unknown writer Quantity: 1 folder(s) (5 items). 0.01 Linear Metres.

Date: [circa 1939-1945]

By: Finlay family

Reference: MS-Papers-11947

Description: Papers relating to World War II. Comprises a pen drawing and a typescript poem (both possibly by Desmond George Finlay). The drawing shows a figure sitting on the ground leaning against a palm or coconut tree. He wears a conical hat, a short sleeved shirt, boots, and shorts or trousers. A long thin object, probably a rifle, lies next to him on the ground. Flying bugs are shown around his head and a day dream bubble shows a person in a steaming bath. The sun is shining brightly in the sky and mountains are visible in the background. The typescript poem is titled 'The Island of Paradise' and refers to an unnamed Pacific Island in the year [19]43. One word of the poem has been censored. Source of title - Supplied by Library Other Titles - The Island of Paradise Quantity: 1 folder(s) 2 leaves. 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript and ink on paper Provenance: Donated by son of Desmond George Finlay Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by David Finlay, Wellington

Date: 3-27 November 1940

From: Neil family: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-12059-08

Description: Correspondence from Arthur James Neil to his wife Deanie Robina Olive Neil during his service in World War II. Written from Haifa, Palestine, 3 to 27 November 1940, while Neil was on a training course. Includes description of train travel to course, the course, course attendees, extra-curricula activities, Haifa and local people, poems by Neil, and a "fairy story" recounting a dream he had. Also contains one telegram. Quantity: 1 folder(s) containing holograph letters. Physical Description: Holograph letters and envelopes, telegram

Date: 1-29 December 1940

From: Neil family: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-12059-09

Description: Correspondence from Arthur James Neil to his wife Deanie Robina Olive Neil during his service World War II. Written from Haifa while Neil was on training course, 1 to 27 December 1940. Includes desciption of the course, matters back home, and Neil's health. Includes some dried flowers. Quantity: 1 folder(s) containing holograph letters. Physical Description: Holograph letters and envelopes

Date: [ca 1953, 1978]

By: Morgan, John Edward, 1921-1995

Reference: MS-Papers-1841

Description: Poem complements diaries of war years, including period in Solomon Islands Quantity: 1 folder(s) (1 leaf). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (photocopy)

Date: 1895-1908, 1940-1945

By: Atkinson family

Reference: MS-Papers-5263

Description: The typescript war diaries of J N Atkinson cover the period 1 April 1940 to 14 April 1945; also included is an annotated typescript newsletter for the Short Snorters Club, 1944. The correspondence between Will Ewart and May Wilson, 1906-1908, the donor's grandparents, covers the period when she is working for Government Life Insurance in Wellington. There is considerable inward correspondence to May (also known as Mamie) from various family members and friends (1895-1902) and certificates and official letters to her, (1895-1896). Included is an annotated published item, The Melvilles of Mahurangi (nd). Quantity: 4 folder(s). 0.04 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter

By: Beer, Frederick George, 1910-1988

Reference: OHColl-0272/1

Description: Side one contains 12 poems written during World War II, while Beer was in North Africa and Italy with 2NZEF. Side 2 is an account of his illegal post-war travel in Europe from Italy to England. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Other - Transcripts and other papers held at MS-Papers-2577 Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-000231 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 event(s).

Date: 1943, 1973

From: Wendt, Albert, 1939- : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-11619-101

Description: Typescript poems sent to Wendt by Bruce M Laird. Includes covering letter to Wendt. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1994-1995]

By: Vautier, Ivan Edwin, 1916-1997

Reference: MS-Papers-11897

Description: Printed volume with handnumbered pages of 'Verses by Ivan Vautier' [1994?]. Vautier annotated the volume when he donated it to the New Zealand Returned Services Asosication, in 1995. Includes an introduction and a contents page listing titles and dates of the verse. The dates cover the range 1921-1992 with one dated 1840, possibly refers to dates of the subject of the poems rather than when they were written. An annotation notes "Some poems written while in the [army?] on the spot". Topics of verse include war experience, family, rural life, a 1987 Peace walk, animal rights, and other subjects. Source of title - Supplied by Library Ivan Vautier fought with the New Zealand Forces in North Africa during World War II. For the remainder of his life he wrote, and protested, against war and racism Quantity: 1 folder(s) containing one volume. 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Printed voume with mss annotations, 55 pages Provenance: Vautier donated this annotated volume to the New Zealand Returned Services Association in 1995 Transfers: From Drawings & Prints Collection - DP-Group-0009. Cover image is a sketch portrait [of Ivan Vautier?]. Signed "P. McIntyre. Egypt 40"

Date: [ca 1943]

From: Beer, Frederick George, 1910-1988 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-2577-1

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typed transcripts

Date: [1941-1944]

From: Bliss, Charles Henry (Dr), 1909-1997 : Papers relating to his life and work

Reference: MS-Papers-5683-02

Description: Includes poems written by Bliss while on active service in WWII at Hamra, Sidi Hamish and Merschiefa in North Africa, copies of poems by Rupert Brooke and others, sayings and other notes Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1942

By: Hampson, George Rogan, 1915-1987

Reference: MS-Papers-6335

Description: Poems by Hampson of his experiences of war, thoughts of war, views on others' attitudes to war. The first poem is dedicated to his father; an introductory poem asks why the writer is in this world; the contents are divided into four parts, Into battle, Home front, In passing and Back into battle, with 22 poems in all. Source of title - Transcribed Hampson left NZ early in 1940 with 2NZEF, 1st echelon and was in Egypt until the Greek Campaign in May 1942 and he was wounded at Crete and came home on a hospital ship in October; his father had died in June 1942 and the first poem was dedicated `To Dad' Quantity: 2 folder(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (carbon) and photocopy Finding Aids: Further background material in Back file. Provenance: This copy belonged to Mrs K H Hampson, mother of George Rogan Hampson