Pacifism

Date: 1853-1963

By: Carman, Arthur Herbert, 1902-1982

Reference: MS-Papers-2410

Description: The papers include inward correspondence and notes written by Carman while he was in Mount Crawford gaol, 1941; newsletters of pacifist organisations, 1939-1945; notes and newspaper cuttings relating to subversion cases, appeals against military service, pacifism and conscientious objectors, 1939-1949; notes and newspaper cuttings relating to politics and general elections, 1853-1963 and an annotated copy of Vol 1 & 2 of A dictionary of NZ biography, edited by G H Scholefield, 1940 Title supplied by Library. Carman was a Wellington bookseller and writer. A pacifist, he was briefly jailed in 1941 for his anti-war activities Quantity: 67 folder(s). 1.10 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, mss., cyclostyled and printed matter Finding Aids: Inventory available.. Processing information: Access conditions for this record and all child records changed August 2022.

Date: 1931

From: [Ephemera promoting peace, and denouncing war. 1930-1949]

By: League of Nations Union of New Zealand. Auckland Branch

Reference: Eph-A-PEACE-1931-01

Description: Pamphlet lists the luncheons, social evenings and lectures to be given in 1931. Speakers include: Rev W G Monckton, Dr T Z Koo (of China), Mr Tom Bloodworth, Rev H K Archdall, Mr C E Archibald, Miss E Melville, Mr L Phillips, Mr M Aldis, Mr Willis Airey, Professor Belshaw, Mr L K Munro, Mr W H Cocker. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print on folded pamphlet, 205 x 125 mm.

Date: 1900 - 1971

By: Ryan, Henry (Rev), 1881-1971

Reference: 83-230

Description: Papers include correspondence, 1917-1944; financial records, 1918-1943; newspaper clippings (including Primitive Methodist material, clippings re dancing, humour and sports, theological clippings); sermons Folder of material including circulars re church matters, Christian Pacifist Society of NZ etc, & papers re suspension of Rev O E Burton Quantity: 2 box(es). Physical Description: Holographs, mss, typescripts and printed matter

Date: 1856-1861 (transcribed 2009)

By: Igglesden, Charles Moore, 1832-1920

Reference: MS-Group-1790

Description: Collection comprises typed transcriptions (analogue & electronic) of three letters from C M Igglesden in Wellington to his father in Chatham, Kent, describing the situation in New Zealand with the start of the New Zealand wars in Taranaki; he discusses the points of view of the settlers, the government, the Maori, his feelings about the destruction caused by war, the place of Christianity, his impression of Donald McLean and related matters. Igglesden kept a diary-letter during his 81-day voyage from England to Melbourne on the Mermaid and the extracts cover his experiences from when he reached the Australian coast in Feb 1856, and also from a letter written after his arrival at Wellington in 1857; he discusses the situation for new migrants. Source of title - Supplied by Library Quantity: 1 folder(s). 1 Electronic document(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typed transcript & electronic records

Date: 1880-1935

By: Gibb, James (Rev Dr), 1857-1935

Reference: MS-Papers-2053

Description: His papers reflect his involvement in church, political and social affairs particularly through his pacifism Source of title - Supplied title Relationship complexity - Scrapbooks concerning church affairs in Scotland, Australia and Dunedin compiled by Gibb's wife Jeannie (MS-Papers-2054), given by same donor (Acc 74-071) James Gibb was born in Aberdeen, Scotland and educated at the Universities of Aberdeen and Edinburgh. He married Jeanie Gibb in 1881 and they sailed for Victoria in 1882, finally arriving in Otago in 1886. He was minister to First Church, Dunedin for 17 years and minister to St John's Church, Willis Street, Wellington. In 1901 he became Moderator of the United Church. Quantity: 51 folder(s). 0.95 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, mss and printed matter Finding Aids: Paper inventory which was previously available in reading room was removed on 4 December 2014 as it contained no extra information. A copy is available in the staff backfile. A calendar of letters for folders 1 to 9 is available in the back file..

Date: 1931-1990

By: Barrington, Janet Elizabeth, 1904-1990

Reference: MS-Group-0073

Description: Consists mainly of the diaries of Janet Elizabeth Barrington. Also contains two notebooks and two scrapbooks. The scrapbooks contain sympathy letters, telegrams and cards sent to the Barrington family on the death of Archibald Barrington and letters written to Archie Barrington just prior to his death. Also contains newspaper clippings, mainly consisting of obituaries for Archie Barrington. Janet Elizabeth Barrington was married to Archibald Charles Barrington in 1935. She was heavily involved with the New Zealand Christian Pacifist movement during World War II, and together with her husband and children helped to establish the Riverside Community in Lower Moutere in Nelson Quantity: 4 volume(s). 22 folder(s). 0.30 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, mss, typescripts and printed matter (some photocopies) Finding Aids: Paper inventory which was previously available in reading room was removed on 3 Jan 2015 as it contained no extra information. A copy is available in the staff backfile. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - John Barrington, Wellington, 1990, 1993 (A90-010, A93-112)

Date: 18 Oct 1993

From: Kilbirnie-Lyall Bay Community Centre oral history project

By: Brown, Joyce Winifred, 1923-2008; Brown, Leonard George William, 1919-1994

Reference: OHInt-0403-01

Description: Joyce and Len Brown were both born in Wellington in 1923 and 1919 respectively. They give details about their family backgrounds - Len's maternal grandfather W.A.D. Skinner was the Government Printer and Joyce's paternal grandfather established H. Brittain Pharmacy in Wellington. Joyce's father, Albert Brittain, was also a pharmacist while her mother, Elspeth Tavendale, was a telephonist. Len's father, William Brown worked for the Wellington Harbour Board. His mother, Ethel Brown (nee Skinner) was a dressmaker whose work was crucial to the family's survival during the Depression. Joyce describes her family home in Resolution Street, Kilbirnie which she lived in till her marriage. Describes the musical talent in her family, family holidays and the family's attendance at church. Len describes the Ross Street family home, hard times during the Depression, being a boy soprano at church, Lyall Bay School and Rongotai College. They recall that they probably met through church. Joyce discusses pacifism within the Methodist Church and the split within the church before World War II over the pacificism of Methodist minister Ormond Burton. Len discusses the Ross Street neighbours, Brownlies (?) timber yard, the blacksmith, milkman and door to door butcher. Joyce recalls the Resolution Street neighbours, including the Riddells of J.C. Riddell Engineering, playing rounders as children and the shortcut to the beach. Describes how her mother and friends ran a soup kitchen during the Depression, the sale of the family pharmacy, the absence of an unemployment benefit and families looking after one another, doing the washing with a copper and mangle (wringer) and making soap. Joyce recalls a lack of sex education, playing basketball, influential teachers, enjoying music and verse and Wellington East Girls' College. Len recalls producing a newspaper in opposition to the Bible Class newspaper, playing rugby and being thrown out of Bob Semple's meeting. They recall local shops. Len recalls joining the Air Force during World War II while Joyce joined the Emergency Precautions Scheme (EPS). Talks about the changes in Resolution Street for the Centennial Exhibition. Notes that after the Exhibition the site and buildings were used as an Airforce training base then as wool stores before burning down in 1946. Recalls marrying in 1944, having four children, living in New Plymouth and Len becoming Shipping Manager of Shell. Describes moving to Bridge Street shortly after the opening of Rongotai Airport and they comment that the airport noise does not bother them. Describes the biggest change in the area as the development of community. Discusses the community centre, CAB (Citizens' Advice Bureau), health care, shopping centre and Aquatic Centre. Abstracted by - Susan Fowke Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Venue - 25 Bridge Street Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-006621 Tape numbers - OHC-006622 Tape numbers - OHC-006623 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 interview(s). 2.45 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-1518.

By: Cameron, Caitriona, active 1997

Reference: OHColl-0050

Description: Interviews New Zealanders who went to China to give medical help in the period of revolution in China in the late 1940s. Quantity: 7 interview(s). Number of interviews/events: 7

Date: 13 Feb 1937-3 Feb 1944

From: Murry family : Literary and personal papers

Reference: MS-Papers-11327-075

Description: Largely consists of inward correspondence from Joseph H Watson but also contains some outward correspondence. Letters largly relate to community living: Frating Hall Farming Society, Adelphi School Company, Lodge Farm, and Langham Centre are mentioned and there is a focus on the financial concerns of these bodies and disputes arising from their management. There is also discussion of personal matters (the relationships and health of both men) and the writings published in `The Adelphi'. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescript

Date: 30 Jun 1996

From: CORSO 50th anniversary oral history project

By: Stocker, Dulcie, 1921-1999

Reference: OHInt-0504/22

Description: Dulcie Stocker (nee Watson) born Christchurch 1921. Describes parents, father's work as a cabinet maker, the depression and decline of cabinet making. Recalls doing commercial course at Digby's College, maternity training at Essex Maternity Home and practical training at Waikari and Rangiora. Undertook brief district nursing course and was sent to Kaitaia and describes life as a district nurse and being informed about protocol. Refers to lack of training in cultural practices. Compares differences between Maori/Pakeha relations in Kaitaia and Tologa Bay where she later did district nursing. Recalls being shocked when war was declared and talks about emotion of people coming back from War [World War II]. Refers to American soldiers. Recalls sailing for Britain ca 1949 and describes nursing experience in London, including brief period looking after father of Kathleen Ferrier. Recalls meeting future husband, grandson of Archdeacon Stocker from Invercargill. Details feelings about pacifism and alcohol. Refers to adoption of two children. Discusses support for CORSO and being involved in clothing drive and Vietnam and Springbok protests. Mentions visit of Bishop Tutu; GATT ; Taitua project; Rogernomics; growth of multinationals and involvement with Amnesty International. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Cecily McNeill Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-011246-011248 ; OHC-005528-005530 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3927. 5 coloured photographs: 3 of [Dulcie Stocker, 1996?] and one of Dulcie and Peter Stocker with grandchildren, Aug '65 and one Jan '86.

Date: 1928-1981

By: Hansen, Raymond Ernest, 1910-1985

Reference: 84-204

Description: Papers relating to Hansen family and its association with the Beeville Community. Comprises an incomplete run of the periodical, The Word (Vol 2 Oct 1940-Vol 25 1964); folders on various subjects; drafts for an intended book on the community; 10 letter books 1944-1949; published letters and poems; some photographs. Source of title - Supplied title Other Titles - The Word (Periodical) Arrangement: Material remains in order received Quantity: 6 box(es). 2 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mr R E Hansen, 1984 Transfers: To Photographic Archive - Loose photographs (PA-Coll-8512).

Date: 1929-1971

By: Barrington, Archibald Charles, 1906-1986

Reference: MS-Papers-0439

Description: Comprises correspondence, notes, articles, publications, newspaper clippings and records relating to long standing interest in pacifism and communitarianism. Archibald Charles Barrington was co-founder of the New Zealand Christian Pacifist Society and an early member of the Riverside Community at Lower Moutere Quantity: 411 folder(s). 7.80 Linear Metres. Finding Aids: Inventory available. Processing information: Access requirement for permission of the Chief Librarian was removed and three donations were added to this collection, 25 May 2023.

Date: 1933-1999

By: Riverside Community (Tasman District, N.Z.)

Reference: MS-Group-0283

Description: Comprises minute books (25 April 1989-29 Jan 1990, 6 Feb 1990-8 Jan 1991 and Jan 1991-Nov 1991, Nov 1991-Sep 1995, Sep 1995-Mar 1999). Also includes reports presented to the community meetings on various aspects of the community and farming operations (Aug 1990-1991); work meeting minute book (1976-1979); share register for Pinehurst Ltd (1933-1946) and minute book for Pinehurst Ltd (1946-1956). Source of title - supplied title Relationship complexity - See also A C Barrington material re Riverside Community at 88-008, 89-169 and 91-007 Quantity: 18 volume(s). 4 folder(s). 5 box(es). 1.52 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter Finding Aids: Preliminary listings available for Acc 86-153 and 91-269. Transfers: To Drawings & Prints Collection - Drawings by David Driver of proposed development of Riverside Community (1950).

Date: 1856-1861, 1952

By: Igglesden, William, 1801-1866

Reference: MS-Papers-7864

Description: Three letters from C M Igglesden in Wellington to his father in Chatham, Kent, describing the situation in New Zealand with the start of the New Zealand wars in Taranaki; he discusses the points of view of the settlers, the government, the Maori, his feelings about the destruction caused by war, the place of Christianity, his impression of Donald McLean and related matters. Also included is a photocopy of an article entitled `Settling in New Zealand a century ago' taken from the C M Igglesden letters to W Watkins, Worcester (Fortnightly, Mar 1952). Igglesden kept a diary-letter during his 81-day voyage from England to Melbourne on the Mermaid and the extracts cover his experiences from when he reached the Australian coast in Feb 1856, and also from a letter written after his arrival at Wellington in 1857; he discusses the situation for new migrants. Source of title - Supplied Other - Original letter/diary and letter, 1856-1857 at 78-256-2; typed transcript at MS-Papers-9136 Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph and printed matter (photocopy) Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mr and Mrs B Igglesden, Wellington, Oct 2003

Date: 1938-1975

By: Ellis, Robert Henry, 1905-1978

Reference: 81-214

Description: Minutes, reports, financial records, correspondence, newsletters and other material relating to the cooperative movement in New Zealand, and the Wellington area in particular. Also material relating to the pacifist movement. Source of title - Supplied Other Titles - Naenae Co-operator (Periodical) Other Titles - Consumer Times (Periodical) Other Titles - Epuni Co-operator (Periodical) Other Titles - Taita Co-operator (Periodical) Other Titles - Hutt Valley Co-operator (Periodical) Other Titles - New Zealand Christian Pacifist (Periodical) Other Titles - Commonwealth (Periodical) Quantity: 5 box(es). 1 folder(s). 1 volume(s). 2 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, mss, typescripts, printed matter Finding Aids: Preliminary list available.

Date: [ca 1929-1986]

From: Barrington, Archibald Charles, 1906-1986 : Papers

Reference: Series-7016

Description: Includes diaries, letter books, notes and notebooks, correspondence, articles, letters to the Editor, scrapbooks, newsletters and other published material. Source of title - Supplied title Quantity: 15 box(es). 5 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss Finding Aids: Preliminary box list available. Transfers: To Ephemera Collection - Poster, fliers and horticultural catalogue (PR-05-0023) - To Book Collections - Three monographs (PR-05-0020) - To Serials Collection - Two serials (PR-05-0021). Processing information: Access requirement for permission of the Chief Librarian was removed and the collection combined with MS-Papers-0439, 25 May 2023.

Date: [1991-1995]

By: Crane, Ernest Arthur, 1915-1996

Reference: MS-Papers-5768

Description: Crane trained as a teacher in the 1930s and was imprisoned during the Second World War as a defaulter (conscientious objector). After the war he taught at various schools in New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga and took a particular interest in rugby union. He was associated with the Christian Pacifist Society and the Methodist Overseas Mission Department. He retired to live in Great Britain in 1985. The autobiography contains an account of Crane's life from a discussion of his antecedents until 1990. Quantity: 2 folder(s). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (photocopy)

Date: 7 Jul 1992 - 07 Nov 1992

From: Women in World War II Part III

By: Hyland, Merle, 1921-; Fowke, Susan, 1944-2017

Reference: OHInt-0072/04

Description: Merle Hyland was born on 27 August 1921 in Wanganui and grew up on the West Coast and in Nelson. Gives details about the 1929 Murchison earthquake. Describes her family's attitude to religion and alcohol. Comments on leaving school at the age of thirteen, after proficiency, to start work as a home help. Describes working for Sir and Lady Easterfield in Nelson. Recalls working planting tobacco and in a jewellery shop. Talks about boarding and working for Harry Utting, a Methodist minister, and his wife Gladys. Describes joining the Methodist Church and becoming a Christian Pacifist. Describes meeting and marrying Manson (Bub) Hyland and working together at Holdaway's Orchard. Talks about the outbreak of World War II, Bub's decision to become a conscientious objector, responses to this, appearing before the Appeal Board and being imprisoned in various North Island camps during the war. Mentions Strathmore, near Rotorua, Shannon and Wi Tako. Recalls starting to consider the conception of Riverside Community. Describes Bub Hyland's return at the end of the war and becoming founding members of Riiverside in 1946. Talks about the expectation of the Community and the hard work and debt. Describes decision-making as democratic and talks about difficulties in adjusting to communal life. Notes her involvement in activities outside the Community and friendship with Sonja Davies. Talks about the Peace Caravan which travelled the country in 1953 with herself, Dave Sylvester and Arch Barrington promoting peace. Comments on the variety of public reaction. Describes the Community's ongoing role in peace protest and education. Talks about her husband's death at the age of forty-six and her resignation from the community, although she still lives there. Comments on the community's attitude towards individual need, particularly in terms of education and superannuation. Venue - Nelson : 1992 Interviewer(s) - Susan Fowke Venue - Nelson Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-005775-005778; OHLC-002805-002808 Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3.15 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 1206. photograph of Merle and Brian Hyland about 1953; photograph of the Peace Caravan; photograph of Merle Hyland about 1991

Date: 4 Jul 1992 - 04 Jul 1992

From: Women in World War II Part II

By: Bell, Ellen Edith, 1918-2007

Reference: OHInt-0064/02

Description: Nelly Bell was born in Auckland on 14 Nov 1918. Gives details of her family background including the difficulties faced by her Church of England mother marrying her Irish Roman Catholic father. Notes that her mother converted to Catholicism later. Talks about the sense of community in the district around Newstead, involvement in the school and the Hamilton winter show. Describes living in a large colonial kauri house. Focuses on the Depression and her father walking off the land. Recalls how they survived on a small plot of land with some animals and a vegetable garden. Describes her mother's ability to sew, a clothes bank at the school and the problems with getting shoes. Describes how her father established the Unemployed Workers Movement and her mother was president of its women's division. Describes their belief in education despite the lack of money. Recalls her father's work stumping land and stacking hay and a bad accident which he had. Describes leaving school in 1936 and getting a job with the New Zealand Creditman's Association. Recalls meeting her husband at Unemployed Workers Movement meetings and Labour Party socials. Describes their war-time wedding. Talks about feeling unwelcome at a Women's Institute garden party on a farm where her husband was working. Describes their non involvement in patriotic activities. Talks about her husband's conscription, his pacifist beliefs, being sent to Waiouru as a driver and then overseas in 1943. Recalls waitressing, working as a telephonist and having her parents live with her. Comments on American servicemen and their attitudes to women. Talks about the influence of the war on the emancipation of women and the horror of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Venue - Hamilton : 1992 Interviewer(s) - Sarah Dalton Venue - Hamilton Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-004738; OHC-004739; OHC-004740 Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 841. Photograph of Nelly and Kathleen Bell about 1943; photograph of Nelly Bell in 1992

Date: 2015

By: Mayrick, Marama Hannah, 1985?-

Reference: Eph-D-PEACE-2015-01/04

Description: Four posters relating to people or organisations that opposed conscription to the First World War; those for individuals show an illustration of the person and some biographical text relating to the stand they took against conscription. The poster relating to "Unions" shows a representative of the United Federation of Labour (UFOL) speaking to a group of men. Posters are titled: Archibald Baxter Unions Harry Urquhart Te Puea Herangi Donors statement: "The posters were produced for Anzac Day 2015, to encourage New Zealanders to critically reflect on New Zealand's role in World War One at a time when the traditional narrative of sacrifice in the name of freedom and democracy was dominating the political, social and media discourse". Two copies held. Other Titles - World War One Quantity: 4 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset prints, 595 x 424 mm.