3YA (Radio station : Christchurch, N.Z.)

Date: 1936 - 1937

From: [Ephemera of octavo size, sales catalogues and pamphlets related to radio and radio equipment, transmission, radio stations and radio clubs in New Zealand]

By: Staffan, Lawrence Charles, 1924-1998

Reference: Eph-A-RADIO-1936/37

Description: Includes DX cards from: 3ZR Greymouth (1936); 2ZB Wellington (1937); 2YA Wellington (1937); 3YA Christchurch (1937); and Radionations Geneva (1937). Quantity: 5 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress, approximately 85 x 159 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mr L Staffan in 1997.

Date: 20 April, 1995 - 20 Apr 1995

From: Interviews about Denis Glover by Gordon Ogilvie

By: Wall, Arnold, 1908-1998

Reference: OHInt-0576-25

Description: Arnold Wall met Denis Glover in the 1950's in Christchurch, where Wall was working at 3YA and before Glover was at Pegasus Press. Wall wrote poetry and later became a book editor. Recalls their long working days in pubs, talks about Wall's father's dislike of Glover, mentions Mary Glover and Khura Glover, describes the events leading to Glover no longer working at Pegasus for Albion Wright. Mentions editing 'Hot Water Sailor and Land Lubber Ho!' and his approach to editing a deceased person's work. Mentions a story Glover wrote for Radio 3YA. Talks about visiting Glover at Paekakariki and Glover's relationship with his wife Khura. Mentions spontaneously celebrating Allen and Jenny Curnow's wedding with Glover from 10.30am on a working day and still celebrating with Members of Parliament (M.P.) wives at the end of the day. Recalls events surrounding the funeral of Glover's wife, Khura. Recalls a weekend Glover spent with the Walls in 1972 or 1973 when he drank Lemon and Paeroa and was as much fun as when he drank alcohol. Mentions Glover's behaviour after drinking alcohol at a party at the Walls, soon after he had married Lyn Glover. Mentions Dick Reynolds who bought pieces of Glover's original manuscripts. Interviewer(s) - Gordon Ogilvie Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHInt-008804 Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 45 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-2817.

Date: 28, 30 Jan 2004, 4, 11, 16, 17, 24, Feb 2004, 30 Mar 2004 - 28 Jan 2004 - 30 Mar 2004

From: Blumhardt Foundation - Doreen Blumhardt Oral History Project

By: Blumhardt Foundation; Blumhardt, Doreen (Dame), 1914-2009; Oldham, Philippa Jane, 1957-

Reference: OHInt-0772-01

Description: Oral history interview with Doreen Blumhardt, born 1914 in Whangarei. Details family background - discusses German heritage. Talks about the family farm at Whareora - describes family home. Talks about daily life on the farm. Discusses her upbringing - talks about the value of good education and learning music. Mentions growing up in a bilingual environment. Talks about the family moving to Whangarei during the Depression - describes their house. Details schooling - mentions Director of the Whangarei High School Orchestra Mr Dunn. Discusses moving to Christchurch to live and work with her aunt Eleanore Blumhardt. Mentions attending Cantebury College School of Art - recalls her time there. Mentions Brian Brake, Cecil Kelly, Isley James, Kitty Driver, Lance Macaskill, Walter Harris, Sophie Canning and Dr Clarence Beeby. Talks about attending Christchurch Teachers College - describes first experiences teaching. Refers to own creative work completed during this tertiary study - discusses her love of weaving and first experiences using clay - mentions Luke Adams. Refers to teaching positions as Art Teacher in Nelson and Head of Art at Christchurch Teachers' College. Discusses treatment of family during World War II - mentions brother losing his job and their father's internment. Talks about joining the Air Force WAF's. Mentions Dame Ngaio Marsh. Refers to appointment as National Advisor in Arts and Crafts - discusses what this role entailed. Mentions her offices at Waterloo School. Discusses Beeby's vision for New Zealand art education - mentions Walter Harris and Phillip Smithells. Discusses overseas travel - talks about attending Brighton College of Arts and touring local schools with Ronald Horton, and attending teachers' conferences in Mannheim and Paris. Discusses becoming Head of the Art Department at Wellington College of Education upon her return. Discusses the foundation of the College's art collection - mentions John Drawbridge, Brian Carmody, John Ritson, Cliff Whiting, Laughton and Jenny Patrick. Talks about playing in the 3YA Orchestra. Discusses evolution of New Zealand pottery - talks about 'New Zealand Potters Magazine' - mentions Leigh Thompson, Bernard Leach, Peter Stitchbury, and Helen Mason. Discusses pottery applications and techniques. Discusses building and operation of the kiln on Harbour View Road, Wellington - mentions Roy Cowan, Freda Anderson, and David Carson-Parker. Details trip to Japan -discusses Japanese pottery. Talks about becoming Vice President of the New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts - discusses the Academy's exhibitions. Details her involvement in the publishing of 'New Zealand Potters, Their Works, Their Words'. Talks about the honours and awards she has received over the years. Discusses her accomplishments in teaching. Talks about the impact of religion on her life. Oral history video recording with Doreen Blumhardt at her home in Wellington. Talks about her pottery studio - details the layout and the allocation of work spaces. Discusses the applications and techniques of the pottery process - talks about plaster moulds, wax resist work, and the use of iron oxide. Shows pieces made for the 2004 New Zealand Festival of the Arts. Discusses her inspirations and influences. Details specific works of art within her collection. Access Contact - See Oral History Librarian Interviewer(s) - Pip Oldham Accompanying material - Biographical information relating to Doreen Blumhardt; Biographical chronology of Doreen Blumhardt; Curriculum Vitae of Doreen Blumhardt; Copies of investiture invitation, election as Fellow to the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, and a citation of Doreen Blumhardt for the graduation ceremony, 1st May 1991, Victoria University of Wellington; list of photographs held on Disc 1 and 2; Summary of video recordings OHV-0998 - OHV-1001. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-014173 OHC- 014138, OHC-014139, OHC-014140, OHC-014141, OHC-014142, OHC-014143 Quantity: 7 C60 cassette(s). 4 videocassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 14 Electronic document(s) - abstract. 1 interview(s). 5.12 Hours and minutes Duration. Physical Description: Textual files - Microsoft word Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-5067, OHDL-001279. Search dates: 1914 - 2004

Date: 1946

Reference: PAColl-D-0600

Description: Radio transmission equipment at 3YA (Christchurch station of the Radio Broadcasting Company of New Zealand). Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: 350 x 480 mm mounted on card

Date: 1946

Reference: PAColl-D-0599

Description: H B Fletcher checking radio transmission equipment at 3YA (Christchurch station of the Radio Broadcasting Company of New Zealand). Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: 350 x 480 mm mounted on card

Date: 1964, 1972, 1988, 2001-2011

From: Catley, Christine McKelvie Cole (Dame), 1922-2011 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-11651-239

Description: Contains correspondence (letters and printed emails) relating to publishing, promotion and other operational matters at Cape Catley. Other papers include promotional material, annotated book synopses, notes and clippings. Also a 1964 letter from 3YA radio station regarding book reviews. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter (some photocopies)

Date: 1926-1930

From: Huggins, William Percy, 1905-1992 : Papers relating to the development of radio broadcasting in New Zealand

Reference: MS-Papers-6562-16

Description: Papers relating to the opening of 4YA, Dunedin in 1929, including blueprints of technical fittings, photographs and newspaper reports; also articles on technical aspects of radio and photograph of 3YA cricket team, ca 1930 Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, photographs and printed matter

Date: 2 Oct 1937-16 Jul 1959

From: Poulter, John Randall, 1914- : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-8497-15

Description: Includes programmes for radio shows, memorandum regarding pronounciation and regulations regarding German music during World War Two. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1953-1956]

From: Pascoe, John Dobree, 1908-1972 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-8179-42

Description: Inward and outward correspondence, mostly relating to poetry; correspondents entered in the Name field. Includes draft poems and articles. Accompanying material - List of contents by Chris Maclean Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1923-1925

From: Huggins, William Percy, 1905-1992 : Papers relating to the development of radio broadcasting in New Zealand

Reference: MS-Papers-6562-14

Description: Correspondence re technical matters relating to radio transmissions, papers and photographs relating to the erection of 3YA studio and transmitter, Christchurch and photographs of 1YA (Auckland) and 4YA (Dunedin) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, photographs and printed matter

Date: 13 Jul 1939-16 May 1947

From: Poulter, John Randall, 1914- : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-8497-14

Description: Drafts of scripts for plays to be performed on radio Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1948-1979

From: Joseph, Michael Kennedy, 1914-1981 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6678-010

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescripts

Date: 1930-1933

From: Huggins, William Percy, 1905-1992 : Papers relating to the development of radio broadcasting in New Zealand

Reference: MS-Papers-6562-15

Description: Includes correspondence re ceasing of the Radio Broadcasting Co of New Zealand and offer of employment to Huggins by the new New Zealand Broadcasting Board, 1931-1932; technical data; photographs of 1YA, 2YA, 3YA and 4YA, staff of 1YA and head office staff of Radio Broadcasting Co, including Huggins (1930). Also booklet about 2ZW (Wellington), 1931 Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, photographs and printed matter

Date: 2 Apr 1939-25 Feb 1947

From: Poulter, John Randall, 1914- : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-8497-16

Description: Correspondence and ephemera relating to Poulter's job as a radio broadcaster. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [ca Jun 1936]

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

By: McKaskell, William Charles, -1953

Reference: PAColl-8983-19

Description: Minister of Transport, the Honourable Robert Semple, broadcasting from 3YA radio station in Christchurch on "death on the highways". Shows him seated at a desk, by a microphone. Photograph taken circa June 1936 by W C McKaskell. Publication note - Published in the New Zealand free lance, 1 July 1936 Source of descriptive information -New Zealaand free lance caption, 1 July 1936. Note: Free lance does not describe the content of Semple's "Death on the highway' speech. Inscriptions: Verso - Semple Ministers Broadcast The Minister for Transport Hm R Semple Broadcasting from 3YA on "Death on the Highways" P1.7.36; Verso - [stamped in ink] W McKaskell Photographer 37 Mowbray Street Ch-Ch Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print, 15.5 x 19.6 cm