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Wadestown Playcentre 1942-1992 oral history project
- Date
- 01 Nov 1991 - 14 Aug 1992 - 01 Nov 1991 - 14 Aug 1992
- By
- Stace, Hilary Janet, 1954-
- Reference
- OHColl-1190
- Description
Seven interviews covering the establishment, between late 1940 and early 1941, of the Wadestown Playcentre initially in the downstairs of the Presbyterian Hall, and its later shift around 1950 to the local Plunket Rooms. Interviewees discuss their involvement as mother helpers or trained supervisors, obtaining equipment, and the daily routine of the Playcentre. Some became active in the Wellington Playcentre Association. They mention the anti-playcentre feeling in the community and the expected role of women in the 1950s. Interviewees comment on the kindergarten versus playcentre philosophy as well as playcentre's relationship with plunket. Many mention the impetus given to the playcentre movement by educationalist Gwen Somerset, and also refer to Beatrice Beeby and Marie Bell.
Interviewees are: Augusta Bohmer, Jean Reid, Joyce Ross, Shirley Rowe, Jeanette Stace, Gwyneth Wright, and joint interview with Bobbie Fawthorpe, Joyce Hudson and Mary Aslin.
The collection also includes a recording of speakers at the 50th anniversary lunch held at the Wadestown Community Centre, which is followed by comments on the Wadestown Playcentre from people attending a related evening social. Another recording covers an informal discussion by women who had been involved in the Wadestown Playcentre in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Interviewer(s) - Hilary Stace, Pam Callard
Arrangement: Original recordings: OHC-13104 - OHC-13111
Listening copies: LC-7663 - LC-7670
Abstract available: OHA-4574
Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 2 event(s). 7 C60 cassette(s). 7 interview(s).
- Additional description
Original recordings not available for playback. Surrogate copies will be provided.
Alternative form available: Listening copies: LC-7663 - LC-7670
- Use/Reproduction
- Public use of the collection may require the permission of the copyright holder Copyright: Copyright is held by Hilary Stace
- Access restrictions
- Partly restricted - Additional processing required
- Format
- 1 C90 cassette(s), 2 event(s), 7 C60 cassette(s), 7 interview(s), Oral histories
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Wadestown Playcentre 50th anniversary lunch and evening
Date: 23 May 1992
From: Wadestown Playcentre 1942-1992 oral history project
Reference: OHC-013110
Description: Title taken from item. Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). Finding Aids: See item container for full list of speakers.. Search dates: 1992-05-23 Processing information: Description created from item label/housing. Item has not been previewed as part of processing.
Interview with Augusta Bohmer
Date: 30 April 1992
From: Wadestown Playcentre 1942-1992 oral history project
Reference: OHC-013105
Description: Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). Search dates: 1992-04-30 Processing information: Description created from item label/housing. Item has not been previewed as part of processing.
Interviews with Bobbie Fawthorpe, Joyce Hudson, and Mary Aslin
Date: 4 May 1992
From: Wadestown Playcentre 1942-1992 oral history project
Reference: OHC-013106
Description: Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). Search dates: 1992-05-04 Processing information: Description created from item label/housing. Item has not been previewed as part of processing.
Wadestown Playcentre Oral History Project informal discussion
Date: 14 August 1992
From: Wadestown Playcentre 1942-1992 oral history project
Reference: OHC-013111
Description: Discussion about Wadestown Playcentre by women who had been there, late 1980s-early 1990s. Title transcribed from item. Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). Finding Aids: See item container for full list of speakers.. Search dates: 1992-08-14 Processing information: Description created from item label/housing. Item has not been previewed as part of processing.
Interview with Jeanette Stace. Interview with Shirley Rowe, part one
Date: 6 April 1992
From: Wadestown Playcentre 1942-1992 oral history project
Reference: OHC-013109
Description: Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). Search dates: 1992-04-06 Processing information: Description created from item label/housing. Item has not been previewed as part of processing.
Interviews with Joyce Ross and Gwyneth Wright
Date: 30 April 1992 - 2 May 1992
From: Wadestown Playcentre 1942-1992 oral history project
Reference: OHC-013107
Description: Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). Search dates: 1992-04-30 - 1992-05-02 Processing information: Description created from item label/housing. Item has not been previewed as part of processing.
Interview with Shirley Rowe, part two
Date: 6 April 1992
From: Wadestown Playcentre 1942-1992 oral history project
Reference: OHC-013108
Description: Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). Search dates: 1992-04-06 Processing information: Description created from item label/housing. Item has not been previewed as part of processing.
Interview with Jean Reid
Date: November 1991
From: Wadestown Playcentre 1942-1992 oral history project
Reference: OHC-013104
Description: Annotation on tape label: 'Poor quality' Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). Search dates: 01/11/1991 - 30/11/1991 Processing information: Description created from item label/housing. Item has not been previewed as part of processing.