Akiyama, John, active 1950-1990

Date: 1995

By: Collins, Norris Arthur, 1920-2000

Reference: MSX-4120

Description: Subitled `Life of a Trade Union "Boss"', Collins tells the story of his family background and his participation in Anglican church affairs, his trade union activities which rose from his employment in railways, and politics, chronologically. Norris continues with his narrative from when they moved to Wellington ca 1963 up to the present day. An index, in the form of contents, lists the various categories by which the autobiography is arranged. A full curriculum vitae is supplied as a bibliography, listing Collins' appointments, church positions and overseas travel. Alun Richards contributed the foreword. Relationship complexity - One unrestricted copy also at Beaglehole Room, VUW Norris Collins arrived in NZ with his family in 1926, living in Heathcote, Christchurch. He attended Christchurch Technical College, became a projectionist and in 1936, an apprentice boilermaker at Addington Workshops. He was also very active in Anglican church affairs which has continued throughout his life. By 1950 he was deeply involved in trade union affairs which ultimately led to several trips abroad and to his becoming a member of parliament. About 1963 the family moved to Wellington and Collins continued his active participation in trade union and church affairs. He was active in VSA, ALAC, a JP, marriage celebrant and received the OBE in 1976. The family had considerable contact with Japan and Japanese people especially those associated with the Anglican Church in Japan. Quantity: 1 volume(s) (94 leaves). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (94 leaves) (in case folder)