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Date: [1900-1970]

From: Mead, Arthur David, 1888-1977 : Papers

Reference: MSX-6133

Description: General notebook, partly in shorthand, kept by Mead with diagrams, illustrations, notes and clippings relating to engineering and river research; includes Whanganui and Waihou river data Arrangement: Loose papers at MS-Papers-7403-27 Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1886

From: Cowan family: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11946-129

Description: James Cowan's notebook containing Māori language and shorthand, dated 1886. Contains excercises in Māori with English translations, and includes karakia and whakatauki. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: One partially filled notebook Three photographic prints included in this volume (two tipped in, and one laid in (loose).

Date: 1865-1873

From: McLean family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0940A

Description: Includes school reports from Temple Grove, East Sheen, 1865-1866; from Clifton College, 1860s; latin exercise, nd; shorthand exercises, 1875 Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1987?], [ca 2015-2016]

From: Bellingham family: Collection relating to Arthur Bellingham

Reference: MS-Papers-12700-3

Description: Printed booklet containing a transcript of Arthur Bellingham's war diary and supplementary information compiled by the Bellingham family. Also research material used in the creation of the booklet. Comprises: - Printed booklet 'One Man's War, Remants of a Gallipoli Diary by Sapper A Bellingham, N.Z. Field Engineers' created by Neil and Juliet Bellingham, John Fulton, and Paul Martinovich circa 2015-2016. The booklet contains: a transcript of Arthur Bellingham's war diary, originally transcribed by Arthur, Ann Long and Ina Lazenby in 1990; prefaces from Ann Long, written in 1990, and R.C. (Bob) Bellingham, written in 1992; a postscript written by Paul Martinovich circa 2015; supplementary photographs and maps including some of Arthur and his brother Ernie; copies of drawings from the diary; and a summary of Arthur's military service. - Newspaper clipping 'Campaign at Gallipoli "pretty rough going"'. Author unidentified. Likely published in the Rotorua Daily Post in 1987. Discusses Arthur's time spent at Gallipoli and includes a photograph of Arthur with his service medal. - Printout of email correspondence between John Fulton and Juliet Bellingham, received 21 August 2015, subject "Bob's notes". It contains a copy of a note Bob Bellingham wrote in 1992, that was included in the booklet as a preface to the transcript with handwritten annotations by an unidentified hand. - Photocopy of a handwritten letter from Neil Bellingham on behalf of himself, Juliet Bellingham, John Fulton, and Paul Martinovich. The letter is addressed "Dear All" and the subject is "Arthur Bellingham's Gallipoli diary". It contains information about the transcription of Arthur's diary, the creation of the booklet, and the decision to deposit the diary with the Library. It is dated 27 Febraury 2016. - Printed document containing: information from the oral history record OHInt-0006/05 - 'Interview with Arthur Bellingham'; a note with biographical information about Arthur Bellingham; and a note about the publication details of the newspaper clipping 'Campaign at Gallipoli "pretty rough going"'. - Printed document 'Summary of Arthur Bellingham's Military service from his Army Records and the NZ Offical History' created by the Bellingham family circa 2015-2016 and included in the booklet 'One Man's War, Remants of a Gallipoli Diary by Sapper A Bellingham, N.Z. Field Engineers'. - Photocopies of Arthur Bellingham's Military Personnel File including history sheets, medical reports, and casualty forms. Title supplied by Library. R.C. (Bob) Bellingham is Arthur's Bellingham's son. Ann Long is Arthur's granddaughter. Peter Martinovich is Arthur's grandson; Neil Bellingham Arthur's son. Juliet Bellingham is Neil's wife and John Fulton is Neil's brother-in-law. Ina Lazenby was Arthur's longtime secretary. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 28 Jul 1882

By: Pitman, Jacob, 1810-1890

Reference: MS-Papers-3413

Description: Letter in shorthand, together with longhand version, to an unidentified person making arrangements for an appointment Quantity: 1 folder(s) (1 leaf). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss

Date: 1896

Reference: Eph-A-EDUCATION-1896-01

Description: Folded sheet lists officers of the association, and the weekly programme of tuition for the period. The association met at St George's Hall, Newton, every Wednesday evening. President in 1896 was Mr J H Upton. Quantity: 1 pamphlet. Physical Description: Letterpress on folded pamphlet 126 x 104 mm. Provenance: Purchased from South Sea Books, Christchurch, in 2000.

Date: 26 Mar 1858-Dec 1859

By: Browne, Joseph, 1825-1897

Reference: MS-Papers-5463

Description: Comprises a notebook kept by Joseph Browne which includes financial records, hours of work (Nov-Dec 1859), sale of business at Spitalfield and other pieces of information, a diary kept on board the `Kinnaird' which sailed from Gravesend for Wellington (6 Oct 1858-6 Feb 1859), a transcript of the diary by Mrs Clegg and a genealogical chart for the Brown(e) family Many entries are in shorthand, though not for the diary of the voyage Source of title - Supplied title Accompanying material - Descendancy chart for Brown(e) family compiled by Mrs G F Clegg Quantity: 1 volume(s). 1 folder(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph and typescript Browne has done some drawings of ships

Date: 1891-1900

By: Spackman, Herbert, 1864-1949

Reference: MS-Papers-1788

Description: Comprises extracts from letters to his fiancee in England during voyage to New Zealand on board the `Tongariro', and from Napier and Wellington (1891). Also includes handwritten shipboard newspaper, and diaries in shorthand describing everyday life in Wellington, especially musical activities, concerts, etc. Diaries are in shorthand. Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 6 folder(s) (10 volumes). 0.10 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs and typed transcripts

Date: 31 Jan 1986

From: New Zealand Post Office Oral History Project

By: Mackie, Lilian Edith, 1911-1995

Reference: OHInt-0070/20

Description: Lilian Mackie recalls family background, childhood, early work as shorthand typist in 1926, work as shorthand typist at Ashburton Post Office from 1928, duties, social life, treatment by other staff, hours of work, salary, daily routine, Remington typewriters, reference to Repetitive Strain Injury, work as shorthand typist at Chief Post Office in Christchurch in 1938, acceptance of outsiders, rotation of jobs, routines, types of work, confidential jobs, function of the Inquiry Office, atmosphere, boarding for twenty years at Melville House, Christchurch, call out work, effect of World War II. Describes the Ballantyne's fire in 1947, impressions of Mabel Howard MP, speed of typewriting and shorthand taking, some Post Office colleagues, retirement and marriage, thoughts of Post Office as a career for women, the Post Office welfare services. Venue - Christchurch Interviewer(s) - Alison Parr Venue - Lilian Mackie's home at Flat 4, 326 Montreal Street, Christchurch Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-001257 - OHC-001258 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1.56 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 160. Search dates: 1911 - 1986

Date: 21 Oct 1986

From: NZOHA L D Nathan & Co Ltd Oral History Project

By: Rayner, Aroha Valerie, 1911-1999

Reference: OHInt-0083/16

Description: Aroha Rayner was born 27 Dec 1911 at Te Aroha. Describes family background, childhood and education. Details 43-year career (1928-1971) at L D Nathan and Co Ltd, starting as a shorthand typist and rising to Head Typist from 1946, in charge of all female staff. Discusses close contact with all senior staff and with the Nathan family. Talks about the development of the company during her career. Includes 30 minutes' interview in conjunction with Alan Bellamy. Online abstract for OHC-001399 not available, see printed abstract. Venue - Auckland Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Venue - 25 Morvern Road, Epsom, Auckland Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-001396/001397/001398/001399, OHLC-000508/000509/000510 Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-0210. One b&w portrait on retirement, 1971.. Three xeroxed photos. Portrait, ca 1955; full-length portrait, ca 1935; portrait of Thomas F Morton, ex General Manager, L D Nathan and Co Ltd. Search dates: 1911 - 1928 - 1986 - 1971

Date: 23 April 1989 - 23 Apr 1989

From: Women Office Workers Project

By: Collie, Aimee Margaret, 1911-2010

Reference: OHInt-0076/2

Description: Mrs Aimee Margaret Collie (nee Thompson) born Wellington. Recalls: school days; life in Wellington prior to World War II; work as a typist for the Post Office, and later at Post Office Savings Bank. Describes Savings Bank work and staff and conditions of service also that of Chief Postmaster. Describes duties; office machines - contometers, Burroughs adding machines; office discipline; precautions against earthquake; social life; marriage and social classes. Mentions bar for women. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Michael Biggs Venue - 36 Rauparaha Street, Waikanae Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-003557-003558 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1.45 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-0606.

Date: 1983 - 1984

Reference: Eph-D-BOOK-1983/1984

Description: Includes: 1983: "By batons and barbed wire"; a response to the 1981 Springbok tour of New Zealand, [by] Tom Newnham. On sale now $14.95. Published by Real Pictures [1983] (2 copies, one missing top left corner) Jim Henderson, the long-awaited autobiography of New Zealand's master of folklore, "Down from Marble Mountain". Hodder & Stoughton [1983] Kotare Books; introducing a fantastic new series for children! Series editor betty Gilderdale. Hodder & Stoughton [1983] "Maori; a photographic and social history", [by] Michael King. Published late August, Heinemann Publishers (NZ) Ltd [1983] Oxford University Press. A bag full of New Zealand children's books [1983] "A salute to trotting". The history of harness racing in New Zealand. The ultimate authority on New Zealand trotting. Publication ... November 1983 "Teeline shorthand made simple". Teeline, the 20th century shorthand. It's easier to learn than any other system. Now available at $10-95. Heinemann Publishers (NZ) Ltd USSR Trade Display Centre. Festival of books from the USSR, 20-25 June 1983. 15-23 Sturdee St, Wellington. "Whina", [by] Michael King. A major biography of the most visible and controversial Maori leader of our times. Hodder & Stoughton [1983] 1984: "Maori artists of the South Pacific", [by] K Mataira. Nga puna waihanga; New Zealand Maori artists and writers [1984] "Ready to read" series. First published 1983; revised and reprinted 1984. School Publications Branch, Department of Education, Wellington 1984. Quantity: 11 colour photo-mechanical print(s). 13.30 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Offset prints, sizes varying around 840 x 595 mm.

Date: [1932-1969]

From: Mason, Read Rex, 1904-1992 : Papers

Reference: 2005-016-12

Description: Notices, circulars, membership and scoring cards, some correspondence, notes, ephemera, shorthand notes etc; essentially not material relating to conscientious objection. Includes circular letter from Ormond Burton accompanying `The ways of God to men'; hand-painted menu for meal on NZGS `Matai' (1938); words for `Kangaroo & Kiwi' by Haere Hongi written for the visit of the Australia bowlers to New Zealand, and electoral material for Lincoln Efford. Other Titles - Kangaroo & Kiwi, words by Haere Hongi Other Titles - The ways of God to men by Ormond Burton Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [ca 1920-1930]

From: Danilow family : Papers

Reference: MSX-5095

Description: Notebook of German and shorthand Language - With shorthand Quantity: 1 volume(s).

Date: 1900-1920

From: Staffan family : Papers

Reference: fMS-Papers-9501

Description: Folder comprises four Pitman's shorthand theory certficates and five International Correspondence Schools Ltd percentage certificates. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Printed material with mss annotation

Date: 1903-1909

From: McKay family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0242-11

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1892

By: Otago daily times (Newspaper)

Reference: Eph-B-SERIAL-1892-01

Description: Advertises the issue of the serial "New Zealand phonographic magazine", which was "devoted to the spread of Phonography, it will be the aim of the publishers to meet the requirements of Shorthand writers in all stages". The first issue was to include a story, "The last of the Heathcotes", by New Zealand writer the late Mrs Eyre Evans. Testimonials recommending the learning of shorthand are included, as well as an order form for a subscription to the periodical (Six shillings per year). Dated 1892, as that is when the New Zealand phonographic magazine began publication. There were six issues in that year; it was continued by: Phonographic magazine for Australian, Tasmanian and New Zealand shorthand writers. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s) on promotional pamphlet. Physical Description: Letterpress on pamphlet, folded to 260 x 210 mm.

Date: 1939

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-091-002

Description: Group of women stenographers at work in an unidentified office. Photographed by an unknown photographer in 1939. This photograph was recieved by the New Zealand Free Lance 2 November 1939. It does not appear to have been published. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print, 11.4 x 9 cm