National Library of New Zealand : Papers relating to the 2010 Darfield Earthquake

Date
Sep-Oct 2010
By
National Library of New Zealand
Reference
MS-Group-1937
Description

Collection comprises first hand accounts of the Darfield earthquake by Canterbury primrary school pupils. Also includes letters of support to the National Library Christchurch Branch staff and thank you cards from pupils for the interloans of library books.

The Darfield earthquake was a 7.1 magnitude earthquahe which hit the Canterbury Region of New Zealand at 4:35 am on 4 September 2010.

Source of title - Supplied by Library

The National Library as a government organisation has collected these papers as documentary heritage of the events of the Darfield earthquake. Material was collated and deposited by the National Library Christchurh Branch.

Quantity: 6 folder(s). 0.06 Linear Metres.

Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, illustartions (some photocopies)

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6 folder(s), 0.06 Linear Metres, Reports, Manuscripts, Mss, typescripts, illustartions (some photocopies)
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Manuscript

Redcliff School pupils' first hand accounts of the Darfield Earthquake

Date: 13 Sep 2010

From: National Library of New Zealand : Papers relating to the 2010 Darfield Earthquake

By: Redcliffs Primary School (N.Z.)

Reference: MS-Papers-10102

Description: Folder comprises first hand accounts of the Darfield Earthquake by the Room Six pupils of Redcliffs School, Christchurh. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss & typescripts (photocopies)

Manuscript

Ashgrove School pupils' first hand accounts of the Darfield Earthquake

Date: 2010

From: National Library of New Zealand : Papers relating to the 2010 Darfield Earthquake

Reference: MS-Papers-10233-1

Description: Folder comprises first hand accounts of the Darfield Earthquake by Ashgrove School pupils (Room 6, Year 2). Manuscript is a colour photocopied booklet, illustrated by the children `Our memories of the September earthquake, 2010'. Material compiled by Mrs Nicola Green. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts & illustations

Manuscript

Mt Pleasant School pupils' first hand accounts of the Darfield Earthquake

Date: 2010

From: National Library of New Zealand : Papers relating to the 2010 Darfield Earthquake

Reference: MS-Papers-10233-2

Description: Folder comprises first hand accounts of the Darfield Earthquake by Mt Pleasant School pupils (Room 6, Year 3 and 4). Manuscript is a photocopied booklet. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript

Manuscript

Springfield School pupils' first hand accounts of the Darfield Earthquake

Date: 2010

From: National Library of New Zealand : Papers relating to the 2010 Darfield Earthquake

Reference: MS-Papers-10253

Description: Folder comprises first hand accounts of the Darfield Earthquake by Springfield school pupils, Canterbury. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts & illustrations

Manuscript

Thank you cards from the pupils of St Joseph's Cathedral School

Date: 2011

From: National Library of New Zealand : Papers relating to the 2010 Darfield Earthquake

Reference: MS-Papers-11133

Description: Folder comprises handmade and illustrated thank you cards from the pupils of Room Three, St Joseph's Cathedral School, Dunedin to Library staff in Christchurch for the interloan of picture books in the aftermath of the Christchurch earthquakes. Cards have hand drawn illustrated covers. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss & illustrations

Manuscript

National Library Christchurch Branch - Letters of support following the Darfied Earthquake

Date: 2010

From: National Library of New Zealand : Papers relating to the 2010 Darfield Earthquake

Reference: MS-Papers-10233-3

Description: Folder comprises letters of support to the National Library Christchurch Branch from Canterbury schools and other colleagues around New Zealand. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescripts (Printouts)