World War, 1914-1918 - Personal narratives

Date: 1915-1944

By: Varnham, Frederick Stuart, 1888-1963

Reference: MS-Group-0099

Description: Collection relating to (Frederick) Stuart Varnham's service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force (NZEF). Includes diaries kept by Varnham while on active service during World War One dated 1915-1919, and World War Two, dated 1940-1944. Also includes typed transcripts of diaries transcribed by Varnham's daughter, Nancy Croad. Also includes `Notes for travellers... in Palestine and Syria', 1933 (annotated); two silk maps of Italy and Cyraenaia; letter and postcard from George Bernard Knight (1916); and Active Service New Testament (1916). Also includes correspondence from Varnham to a family friend, written during World War Two; a programme for the National Peace Celebrations in London; and a 1936 volume of the 'Journal of the Taranaki Regiment'. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 12 volume(s). 6 folder(s) including one black and white original photographic print. 0.20 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, typescripts and printed matter. Provenance: Donor, Nancy Croad, is the daughter of Frederick Stuart Varnham.

Date: 1915-1917

By: Twisleton, Francis Morphet, 1873-1917

Reference: MS-Papers-1705

Description: Detailed account of service at Gallipoli, 1915, in France, 1917, and in Egypt, 1917. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (4 pieces). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (copies) Provenance: Donor is the youngest daughter of F M Twisleton.

Date: 1915

By: Cunningham, William Henry, 1883-1959

Reference: MS-Papers-1726

Description: Cunningham writes a partly retrospective account of his service with Wellington Infantry Battalion, his training in New Zealand in 1914, the voyage to Alexandria on board TS `Maunganui', training and manoeuvres there, his departure for Lemnos, and Gallipoli in Apr 1915 Source of title - Supplied Cunningham served at Gallipoli and Chunuk Bair as a Wellington Infantry Battalion officer and rose to the rank of Major-General during the Second World War. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (85 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (photocopy)

Date: 1839-1965

By: Stevens, Kenneth Murdoch, 1892-1978

Reference: fMS-232

Description: Draft history of the Maungatapere district from the arrival of the Walton brothers in 1840, with descriptions of the Maori and their local wars, of early settlers and of social and economic activities during the years. Part two contains reminiscences of his fighting at Gallipoli in World War I and his visit to the area in 1961 Physical Description: Mss (photocopy) (40 cm; black buckram)

Date: 1914-1919 [197-?]

By: Russell, John Macbeth, 1891-1977

Reference: MS-Papers-1696

Description: Russell describes his service at Gallipoli, hospitalization on Lemnos, service in France, officer training in England and return to NZ; includes photographs, plans and newspaper cuttings Quantity: 1 folder(s) (95 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph, printed and photographs (photocopy)

Date: 1915-1918

By: Clachan, William James, 1892?-1918

Reference: MS-Papers-0503

Description: The papers cover Capt Clachan's service in France including the battle of the Somme, with the Middlesex Regiment (1915-1917); service in Africa with the 1st Kings African Rifles (1917-1918). Also includes letters, news clippings, printed order and war information papers, identity papers and photographs, and a German song book. Relationship complexity - Photograph album available at Photograph Archives Quantity: 4 folder(s) (37 pieces). 0.04 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, mss, typescripts and printed matter Transfers: To Photographic Archive - Photograph albums.

Date: 1917, 1996

From: Chisholm, Jocelyn Bell, 1928-2010 : Papers

By: Mayo, Maurice Hamor, 1894-1974

Reference: MS-Papers-5742

Description: Letter written from St Mary's Hospital, London, by Mayo, to his mother following the sinking of the `Aparima' in a torpedo attack by a German submarine in the English Channel during World War I Relationship complexity - MS-Papers-3778 for original Mayo was a junior engineer on the Union Steam Ship Company vessel, `Aparima' Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript

Date: 14 Mar-22 May 1917

From: Robinson family: Papers relating to World War One and World War Two

Reference: MSX-6229

Description: Diary kept by Lehndorf while travelling on SS `Ruapehu' with B company from Wellington to Plymouth; he described the weather and its effect on the voyage, ports visited, including Cape Town, and people observed there. Quantity: 1 volume(s).

Date: 26 May 1918, 2 April 2005

By: Newman, Oswald, 1890-

Reference: MS-Papers-8265

Description: Photocopy of a letter written by Oswald Newman to his mother, dated 26 May 1918, describing the sinking of the `Hurunui' following a torpedo attack in the English Channel. Newman makes particular reference to `Paterson', a New Zealander, who was Seventh Engineer on board the `Hurunui'. Also includes a letter written by Edward Newman in 2005 regarding his father, Oswald. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (6 pp). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (photocopy), typescript Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Edward Newman of South Australia (2005)

Date: 1914-1919

By: Tuck, George Albert (Capt), 1884-1981

Reference: MS-2164-2166

Description: Diary kept from his recruitment into the New Zealand Infantry Brigade 1914 until his return to New Zealand, Apr 1919; Describes action in Egypt, the Dardanelles and France, particularly the Battle of the Somme, 1916, and of wartime army life in general Source of title - Supplied Other - The diary was copied by his brother, Charles, in June, 1919 Accompanying material - Inserted in the front of the first volume is a thank-you letter to his sister, Jeannie, on his departure for Europe, 21 Sep 1914 Quantity: 3 volume(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss (18-21cm, phase box)

Date: 1914-1919, 1921, 1926 (ca 1976)

By: Rogers, Stanley Dick, 1886-1975

Reference: MS-Papers-5553

Description: The letters were edited by the author to delete references to family matters. What remains is a detailed description of the conduct of the War as seen from Rogers' perspective. His duties involved managing traffic to and from the front and collecting intelligence. This kept him in close contact with the New Zealand Army during the various campaigns it was involved in in France. Rogers pays particular attention to his dealings with both Corps and regimental officers and men. Relationship complexity - Further photographs by Stanley are in the photographic collection of James Henderson, Photographs, chiefly relating to Stanley Dick Rogers, a Captain in New Zealand Mounted Rifles during World I, PACOLL-8637 Rogers worked at the Railway Workshops in Petone. He joined the Volunteers in 1902 and was frequently seconded to the Defence Department. In Aug 1914 he was appointed Assistant Commandant on Somes Island. In February 1916 he left New Zealand aboard the `Rangiotu' with the 3rd Battalion of the New Zealand Rifle Brigade for Egypt and subsequently landed in France in May 1916. In August 1916 he was seconded as a field officer, II ANZAC Army Corp (later Headquarters XXII Corps) and appointed Road and Traffic supervisor. He served in this capacity until the end of hostilities. Quantity: 7 folder(s). 0.08 Linear Metres. Provenance: The typescripts were given to the donor's father, a friend of the author Contains numerous photographs interspersed throughout the typescript

Date: 1914-1923, 1930-1956, 1968

By: Holmden, Trevor Noel, 1886-1968

Reference: MS-Papers-2223

Description: Comprise war diaries, draft chapters of an autobiography, various correspondence and addresses concerning his activities as Civil Court judge in Iraq after World War I; photographs included Holmden, a lawyer, served with Auckland Infantry Battalion in Egypt, and with Worcestershire Regiment in Gallipoli, and in Mesopotamia, where he was also a judge under Civil Administration, 1918-1921 Quantity: 7 folder(s). 0.07 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph, typescript, printed matter, photographs Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 6 Dec 1914-1 Jan, 4, 6 Feb 1917, Mar-Apr 1944, 2000-2004

By: Campbell, Frank, 1885-1944

Reference: MS-Group-1301

Description: The diaries cover the period from 6 Dec 1914 when Campbell arrived in Cairo, Egypt until 1 Jan 1916 when he was stationed in France. He records his experiences during this period, daily activities, work etc. Accompanying material - Transcripts by Ms Jane Admore (MS-Papers-8105) Campbell, an upholsterer from Wanganui, left New Zealand with the Main Body of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force in 1914, bound for Egypt. He saw action in the Gallipoli Campaign in 1915 and on the Western Front from 1916. Quantity: 2 volume(s). 1 folder(s). 0.04 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph and typescript

Date: 28 Jun 1915-1 Jan 1916, 1917-1918

By: Clifton, Ernest Charles, 1893-1975

Reference: MS-0548-0552

Description: Diaries kept by Mr Clifton while serving in Gallipoli with the NZ First Division Field Company, and later in France and Belgium where he was wounded in the leg during the Battle of Flanders 1917; includes details of leave and training in England Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 5 volume(s). 0.06 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph

Date: 1915-1918, [19--]

By: Wilson, John, 1890-

Reference: MS-Papers-1639

Description: Reminiscences based on the diaries of Wilson, a sergeant with NZ Engineers; he describes the voyage to Middle East, leave in Madras, going to Zeitoun Camp, action at Gallipoli, hospitalisation at Lemnos, service in Sinai and embarkation for France. Includes family and service photographs. Also includes a reminiscence of his wartime colleague, Baxter (Jim) Hogan. Quantity: 2 folder(s) (44 leaves). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript, printed matter and photographs (photocopies)

Date: 1915-1916

By: Brimer, Cyril Thornton, -1916

Reference: MSX-8772

Description: Collection comprises two diaries by Sergeant Brimer who served with the Wellington Infantry Regiment at Gallipoli and the Somme in World War One. Provides daily details and experiences of military life at the firing line, at camp and in transition between military zones. Source of title - Supplied by Library Brimer, left New Zealand in Oct 1914 and served as a private, promoted to sergeant (No 10/1073) with the Wellington Infantry Regiment in Turkey and France. Killed in action at the Somme, France, 23 Sept 1916. Quantity: 2 volume(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs

Date: 1914-1915

By: Malone, William George, 1859-1915

Reference: MS-Group-0056

Description: Collection comprises detailed diaries and letter books containing comments on troops and tactics in training at the Awapuni Camp and in Wellington. Describes voyage to Egypt aboard the transport ship `Arawa'. Describes training in Egypt at Zeitoun and fighting during the Turkish campaign in Suez and Gallipoli. Diaries span one full year, 6 August 1914 - 6 August 1915. Letter books include many detailed letters home to his wife, Ida Malone and other family members. The Wellington Battalion landed on the Gallipoli peninsula on 25 April 1915. Malone was post commander at Courtney's Post and Quinn's Post between June and August 1915. The Wellington Battalion seized Chunk Bair on 8 August 1915. Publication - Published as No better death: the great war diaries and letters of William G Malone : edited by John Crawford with Peter Cooke. (Auckland : Reed Books, 2005) Source of title - Supplied by Library Lieut Colonel Malone commander of 1st Wellington Battalion sailed for Egypt, 1914, fought at Suez and then at Gallipoli, 1915. Fought in the Second Battle of Krithia, May 1915. Post commander at Courtney's Post and Quinn's Post between Jun - Aug 1915. Killed at Chunuk Bair on 8 Aug 1915. Serial number: 10/1039. Quantity: 13 volume(s). 1 folder(s). 0.40 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, carbon copy pages Processing information: Digitisation details - All items in this collection have been digitised as part of the WW100 digitisaton project.

Date: 1915-1916, 1918-1919

By: Craig family

Reference: MS-Papers-4144

Description: Source of title - Supplied title Other - Accompanied by article about Craig's World War One experiences from the Auckland Star, 26 May 1986 Arnold Matthews left New Zealand in Apr 1915 and served with the Auckland Infantry Battalion. Samuel Craig left New Zealand Feb 1918 and saw action with the Machine Gun Corps. Quantity: 2 folder(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs (photocopies)

Date: 1877-1946

By: Gifford, Algernon Charles, 1862-1948

Reference: MS-Group-1566

Description: Papers of A C Gifford and A W Bickerton whose common interest was astronomy. Gifford's other interests included Shakespeare authorship, social credit, tramping in the Te Anau-Milford area. He taught at Christ's College and Wellington College, 1895-1927. Bickerton's papers, which were sent to Gifford after Bickerton's death include 29 volumes of journals, 1911-1928, and are concerned largely with astronomy, his advancing old age and daily activities. A large mass of articles and notes refer mainly to astronomy but also to his dismissal from the academic staff of Canterbury University College by the College board of governors in 1895. Source of title - Supplied title Quantity: 144 folder(s). 3 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, printed matter Finding Aids: Inventory available. Transfers: Collection as a whole taken into Manuscripts. Transfer made from here. - To Photographic Archive - Two photographs.

Date: Jan 1917-Mar 1918, Aug 1996

By: Heseltine, John Caygill, 1893-1951

Reference: MSX-4337-4341

Description: The diaries cover the period 1 Jan 1917-3 Mar 1918 and provide an account of Heseltine's activities while on active service in France. They are accompanied by a typed transcript and biographical notes by Barbara Metcalfe Heseltine, a member of the New Zealand Field Artillery, landed in France in April 1916 and served there until September 1918 when he was wounded and hospitalised in England. Quantity: 3 box(es) (5 pieces). 0.04 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs and typescript