Professor of English at Auckland University, 1933-1945 and later at Waikato University. Also taught English at University of Athens, Ankara and in Beirut. See DNZB (Vol 4, 1921-1940, p469-470, S20)
Sewell, William Arthur, 1903-1972
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Manuscript
Joseph, George Frederick, 1888-1979: Letter from Michael Kennedy Joseph
Date: 1 June 1954
By: Joseph, George Frederick, 1888-1979
Reference: MS-Papers-11748
Description: Letter to 'O.M.' (Old Man), George Frederick Joseph, sent from his son Michael Kennedy Joseph on 1 Jun 1954 from the Boar's Hill Hotel, Oxford, England. The letter details Joseph's bus trip through Spain, which began in France, and included a stop in Barcelona, where Joseph dined with Arthur Sewell and Keith Patterson. The letter provides an itinerary of the trip, and thoughts on various cities and towns visited, including Tarragona, Valencia, Granada, Cordoba, Seville, and Madrid. The letter describes the food in Spain, watching a bullfight in Seville, visiting the Museo del Prado in Madrid and seeing in person works by Goya, El Greco and Velasquez. The letter also mentions a trip to El Escurial, and returning to Paris. Source of title - Supplied by Library Relationship complexity - See also MS-Group-0865 for additional papers of Michael Kennedy Joseph. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres.
Manuscript
Katherine Mansfield - A Critical Essay - by Arthur Sewell
Date: 1936
From: Kirkpatrick, Brownlee Jean, 1919-2007:Papers relating to Katherine Mansfield
By: Unicorn Press (Auckland, N.Z.)
Reference: MS-Papers-11923-55
Description: 'Katherine Mansfield - A Critical Essay' by Arthur Sewell, published by The Unicorn Press, Auckland, 1936. Two copies of this publication, with copy two showing large tear to cover and therefore not suitable for reading, but retained as it bears the inscription in the hand of Kirkpatrick "from James 6. V. 86" on first free endpaper. Quantity: 2 volume(s). Physical Description: Bound printed matter
Manuscript
Letters and articles by Bill Sewell
Date: [1993-1996]
From: Edmond, Lauris Dorothy, 1924-2000 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-6912-145
Description: Letters from Sewell to Edmond; translations of poems by Gottfried Benn by Sewell; `A Rattling good tune', an essay by Sewell on listening to music (1999); essay by Sewell on his father, William Arthur Sewell for the DNZB (1996); and `Portrait in search of my father', an essay, also by Sewell (1996) Quantity: 1 folder(s).
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Research papers for Frank Sargeson; a life
Date: [199-]
From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection
Reference: 97-042-20/03
Description: Research notes relating to R A K Mason, O E Middleton, Bill Pearson, Helen Shaw and Keith Sinclair Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holographs, typescripts and printed matter
Manuscript
Correspondence
Date: 1974
From: Edmond, Lauris Dorothy, 1924-2000 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-5146-19
Description: Identified persons entered under Name. Contains correspondence received by Edmond from various people, some of which relates to publishing of her work (1974). Includes letters from Robin Dudding, Sam Hunt (with poems) and Geoff Fairburn; also card from [?] I Greco, copy of letter Craig (University of Waikato) to Chris with note from Chris to Lauris enclosing a piece on the writings of Arthur Sewell. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Manuscript
Miscellaneous papers on the book trade
Date: 1941-1963
From: Paul, Janet Elaine (Dame), 1919-2004 : Papers of and relating to David Blackwood Paul
Reference: MS-Papers-5523-21
Description: Includes speech notes and articles on the book trade, especially import policies, local consumption of books, and market rights; 1954 financial accounts for Christchurch Co-operative Book Society; and letters from booksellers and librarians Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holographs, mss, typescript (some carbon copies), and printed matter (some photocopies)
Manuscript
Personal file relating to Federated Farmers of New Zealand (b)
Date: [1936-1956]
From: O'Shea, Alexander Paterson, 1902-1990 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-7728-20
Description: File of material accumulated by O'Shea; includes reports, newsletters, Parliamentary submissions, speeches, correspondence, draft poem or song about the war etc Arrangement: The papers remain in their original order Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Manuscript
Correspondence - Douglas Robb (photocopies)
Date: 1944-1956
From: Fairburn, Arthur Rex Dugard, 1904-1957 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-1128-044
Description: Includes `We New Zealanders - in reply' by Anonymous (May 1944); letter re in-breeding and artificial insemination from C P McMeekan; letter from Robb to New English Weekly; letters to Robb from others; report of Veterinary Services Committee (1943-1944); notes on Sargeson; proposals for provision of fine arts and drama and a chapel, both to be at Tamaki, as part of Auckland University project Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Manuscript
Typescripts
Date: 1938
From: Morris, Maude Ethel, 1888-1977 : Morris collection of Mansfieldiana and personal papers / Guy and Maude Morris
Reference: MS-Papers-3981-017
Description: Arthur Sewell typescripts to GNM; Pat Lawlor holograph to GNM re Nathan; Nell Nathan typescript to Prof Sewell re KM Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Piece-level inventory available.
Manuscript
Correspondence - Sewell family
Date: 1970-1991
From: Edmond, Lauris Dorothy, 1924-2000 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-5171-07
Description: Contains correspondence from Arthur Sewell, 1970-1972, two letters from Rosemary Sewell about Arthur Sewell, 1978 and three letters from Bill Sewell, 1985-1991. Also contains some miscellaneous biographical material about Arthur Sewell. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Manuscript
Correspondence - Walter de la Mare; Prof W A Sewell
Date: 1938-1939
From: Morris, Maude Ethel, 1888-1977 : Morris collection of Mansfieldiana and personal papers / Guy and Maude Morris
Reference: MS-Papers-3981-020
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Manuscript
Correspondence - Q-S
Date: 1939-1980
From: Joseph, Michael Kennedy, 1914-1981 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-6678-012
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts
Manuscript
Correspondence - Rosemary Sewell
Date: 1971
From: Joseph, Michael Kennedy, 1914-1981 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-6678-091
Description: Correspondence re death of Professor William Sewell, first professor of English at Waikato University. Includes copy of address Joseph gave at his funeral and a newspaper obituary. Also letter from Dan Davin to Rosemary re file on Sewell held by Oxford University Press. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts
Manuscript
Inward correspondence - A Sewell (photocopies)
Date: 1950-1956
From: Fairburn, Arthur Rex Dugard, 1904-1957 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-1128-071
Description: Letters written from the British Council, Athens, Ankara and London, the British Institute, Barcelona; and Wainui, Gisborne Quantity: 1 folder(s).
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Sewell, Bill :Photograph of William Arthur Sewell, 1903-1972
Date: Between 1945 and 1951
Reference: 1/2-197512-F
Description: Portrait of William Arthur Sewell (1903-1972), university professor of English, taken between 1945 and 1951 in Athens, Greece, by an unknown photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate copy negative 12.5 x 10 cm
Manuscript
Correspondence re Arts in New Zealand (photocopies)
Date: 1944-1948, n d
From: Fairburn, Arthur Rex Dugard, 1904-1957 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-1128-027
Description: Identified persons entered under Name. Also includes article, `Auckland dramatic circles' by H Gy [sic]; letter from Will [?] Charlton/Carsten of Bayswater, Auckland; letter from Mrs [?] H M Fryer, Ahipara Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.
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Correspondence (photocopies)
Date: 1932-1956
From: Fairburn, Arthur Rex Dugard, 1904-1957 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-1128-080
Description: Identified persons entered under Name. Also includes letters from Mac, Sydney; G K B, Brighton, Otago; and George of `Here & Now. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.