Lesser, Norman Alfred (Archbishop), 1902-1985

Date: 1956 - 1959

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to the Church of England and Anglican congregations, parishes, churches and buildings in New Zealand]

By: Waipawa mail, Waipukurau, Kaikoura and Harpenden advertiser (Newspaper)

Reference: Eph-A-RELIGION-A-1956/1959

Description: Includes: 1956: Cathedral Church of St Paul, Mulgrave Street. "Christmas oratorio" parts I and II by J S Bach. With soloists Sybil Phillips, Molly Atkinson, Newton Goodson, Donal Munro; string ensemble Ritchie Hanna, organist Molly Withers, conductor Stanley Jackson. 25 November 1956. Programme College of St John the Evangelist Auckland. Order of service for the dedication of the new buildings at St John's College. 19 June 1956. St Mary's Church Hawera. 75th anniversary 1881-1956. Jubilee dinner, 5 September 1956. Toast list. 1957: Cathedral Church of Saint Mary Auckland. Order of service for the Commoemoration of the signing and putting forth of the Constitution of the Church of the Province. 30 June 1957. Christ Church Wanganui. Day of Giving and patronal festival, 26 May 1957. Pamphlet Palm Sunday evening. "Jesus, priceless treasure", by J S Bach (With Joan Wood, Dawn Harris, Gwynffer Roussell, Owen Bonifant, Martin Wilson, organist Stanley Jackson). Cathedral Church of St Paul, Mulgrave Street Wellington, 14 April 1957. Programme St Luke's Church, Rotorua. St Luke's review, Christmas issue 1957. [Newsletter] A record of events memorable in the Diocese of Auckland and the Church of the Province of New Zealand on the 13th June 1957, including the Order of Service for the Laying of the Foundation Stone of the Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity, and the Order of Service commemorating the centenary of the signing and putting forth of the Constitution of the Church of the Province The Bishop's Fighting Fund, Diocese of Waiapu. Church extension, old people's homes, Cathedral rebuilding. Fifth year 1957. The Church of St Matthew, Auckland. Festival of the Arts service, 26 May 1957. [Order of service] 1958: Church of the Good Shepherd, Wairau Valley. Dedication and opening by the Bishop of Nelson the Right Reverend F O Hulme-Moir. 4 October 1958. [Order of service] St Peter's Church Wellington. Service of nine lessons and carols. 21 December 1958. [Order of service] Centenary of the Diocese of Waiapu. Centennial supper. War Memorial Hall Napier, 15 October 1958. Programme (2 copies) Hui Aroha 1958 programme. te Kairui (The official magazine of the Wellington Anglican Maori pastorate) Order of service for the Dedication of the Church of St Matthew, Masterton. 19 April 1958. Parochial District of Rotorua. Parish notes and news for World Communion Sunday. 1st Communion of newly confirmed, 5 October 1958. A service of thanksgiving and resolve, held within the walls of the uncompleted St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington. 27 October 1958. Centenary of the Diocese of Wellington New Zealand Centenary of the Diocese of Nelson 1858-1958. A service of thanksgiving. Christ Church Cathedral, 28 September [1958]. Order of service 1959: S Chad's, Meadowbank. Christian stewardship sets a high standard of giving. Booklet Embertide letter, February 1959. Let us pray for the increase of the sacred ministry [Preparing for ordination - Cyril Stevens, Harold Titterton, Peter Stubbs, Michael O'Leary, Raymond Ladd, John Nepia, Charles Bennett, Alan Ward] Diocese of Waiapu New Zealand. Parochial District of Otane Hawke's Bay. Form and order of service for the celebration of the Centenary of the consecration of Christ Church Pukehou. 10 May 1959. [Printed by] Waipawa Mail Ltd. Order of service for the blessing of the house & committee room at Murupara, by the Rt Rev N A Lesser, Bishop of Waiapu. 26 September 1959 (2 copies) Parish of Kelburn. St Michael and All Angels' Church. Re-canvass, April-May 1959. Stewardship and report booklet St Luke's Church Rotorua. Diamond Jubilee celebrations, 31 October - 9 November 1959. Programme Murchison Parochial District. Parish luncheon. Saturday 14th November 1959. Programme /menu (With Mr L C Robertson, Mr B C Spiers, Mr A G Blakemore, Mr H D Rouse, Mr A E Watson, Mr B R Mead). Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Fliers and booklets, sizes varying up to 230 mm. Processing information: Combined into ATL-Group-00753 November 2022: - St Paul's Memorial Church Putiki. Te Reo of Whanganui (the voice of Wanganui). The official magazine of the Aotea-Kurahaupo Anglican Maori Pastorate. Vol 5, no. 1 April 1957. - Supplement; Te Hepara Pai (The Good Shepherd). Wairarapa Anglican Maori Pastorate. October 1956 [newsletter].

Date: 1964 - 1965

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to the Church of England and Anglican congregations, parishes, churches and buildings in New Zealand]

Reference: Eph-A-RELIGION-A-1964/1965

Description: Includes: 1964: "Ye are the light of the world". Department of Stewardship. G.C. 9/64 [1964?]. Pamphlet (2 copies) All Saints' Church Palmerston North. Jubilee 1914-1964. Programme / attendance form Cathedral Church of St Paul Wellington. Festival of dedication, 14 May - 28 June 1964. Programme (2 copies) Cathedral Church of St Paul Wellington. Festival of dedication. 8 June 1964. Admission programme (one copy, stained) Cathedral of the Holy Trinity Auckland. Our Cathedral rises on its historic site. Pamphlet with photograph of the church being built St Mark's Church Wellington. Form and order of service of dedication o fthe new church. Wellington, 28 November 1964. St Martin-in-the-Fields, London. Order of Service of Commemoration. The 150th anniversary of the first Christian Mission in New Zealand, established by the Reverend Samuel Marsden at Christmastide 1814. 17 December 1964. St Peter's Church in the heart of the capital city welcomes you. Sunday 20 December 1964. Order of service 1965: Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Waiapu House, Havelock North. Diocese of Waiapu. Form and order of service for the consecration of the chapel. 5 June 1965]. Church of St James Lower Hutt. Evening prayer. The occasion of the visit of His Grace the Most Reverend and Right Honourable Arthur Michael Ramsey, Archbishop of Canterbury, Primate of All England. 7 March 1965. Order of service Centenary of Laying of the foundation stone, Old St Paul's Church, 21 August 1965. Order of service Festival of nine lessons and carols. [Wellington Anglican service? 1965] Parochial District of St Peter, Riverslea, Hastings, New Zealand. Form and order of service for the Dedication of St Peter's Church Hall by the Archbishop of New Zealand, the Most Reverend Dr N A Lesser, Bishop of Waiapu. 30 May 1965. Order of service Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Fliers and booklets, sizes varying up to 230 mm.

Date: 1947

From: Ramsden, George Eric Oakes, 1898-1962 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0188-075

Description: Consists of material concerning Rangiatea - Sir A Ngata to P Temuera (2 Nov 1947) - Copy of poem by W C Cotton "Otaki's Carmen", perhaps enclosed with above letter - Bishop Lesser to Ramsden (4 Dec 1947) - W S Wauchop to Ramsden (encl) (23 Dec 1947) - A Warren to Ramsden (31 Dec 1947) and Taku May to [Ramsden] (incomplete) [1947] Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1960s

By: Blain, Michael (Father), 1944-

Reference: PAColl-6048

Description: Portrait of The Most Revd Norman A Lesser, Anglican Bishop of Waiapu (1947-1971), and Anglican primate and archbishop of New Zealand (1961-1971). Portrait of The Right Revd John Charles Vockler Anglican Bishop of Polynesia (1962-1968) Quantity: 2 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: May 1962

From: Westra, Ans, 1936-2023: Photographs

Reference: AWM-0156-F

Description: Scenes at Hui Topu, the first all Aoteoroa Anglican Maori hui, taken in May 1962, by Ans Westra at Turangwaewae Marae, Ngaruwahia. Unless otherwise stated all persons are unidentified. Majority of images show Anglican church service, including scenes of the congregation. Frame two shows Canon Wiremu te Tau Huata. Frame seven shows, from back, Reverand N.A Lesser, the Archbishop of New Zealand, Canon H. Rangiihu, of Wairoa. With his back to the camera is Canon Wiremu te Tau Huata. In the background (frame 7) is American organist Kenneth Goodman. Remaining images show: Two boys reading what appears to be a comic book. A kuia sitting with an infant on her lap, while a pregnant woman stands near by with a child. Source of descriptive information - Notes written by Westra and filed with proof sheets. Quantity: 4 b&w original negative(s) 120 strips containing 12 images. Physical Description: Cellulose acetate roll film Processing information: Digitisation details - Original negatives digitised by Suite Tirohanga.

Date: 1960-1962

From: Powles family : Papers

Reference: PA1-q-606

Description: Record of Sir Guy Powles term of office as New Zealand's first High Commissioner to India and Ceylon (Sri Lanka), and Ambassador to Nepal. Photos mainly of diplomatic and social events. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).