Young, James Rarity (Archdeacon), 1891-1972

Date: 1891-1968 (1969)

By: Young, James Rarity (Archdeacon), 1891-1972

Reference: MS-Papers-1032

Description: Young writes of his childhood and of life in Palmerston North, student days at Canterbury University College, and of being an Anglican Priest at various parishes in Christchurch, Ross and South Westland (based at Harihari), and at Hawera, Wanganui and Pahiatua Also notes by Jim Henderson extracted from the `Open country' series of scripts (1974) Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 folder(s) (18 leaves & photograph). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (copy) Photograph of Archdeacon James Young and Claire Young, taken at Riwaka, Nelson, May 1968

Date: 11 Feb 1918

By: Rogers, John H (Rev), active 1900-1918

Reference: MS-Papers-6584

Description: Holograph copy of letter to Rogers from the padre of the New Zealand Field Artillery battery in which his son, Major Victor Rogers was serving, telling him of his son's death near Ypres, Belgium, and its unusual background, the funeral, the special grieving of his groom Source of title - Supplied The letter was written to the Rogers family of Dunedin, following the death of their son, Major Victor Rogers who was engaged to the donor's mother, as well as being related to the family Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph transcript (photocopy) Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mrs H O'Hagen, Maidstone, Kent, May 1999

Date: [1950s-1980s]

From: Henderson, James Herbert, 1918-2005: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-12808

Description: Comprises papers relating to Jim Henderson's research for various publications, including 'Tales of the Coast' (1984) about the lives of West Coast residents, and his columns in various newspapers. Includes: - Newspaper clipping of Jim Henderson's column, "Unofficial History", relating to Peter Corlett's sculpture named 'Simpson and his donkey' commissioned by the Australian War Memorial; - A piece of card with annotations that read "Dan Greaney | Jackson Bay Roadman..."; - Photocopies of correspondence with the Alexander Turnbull Library relating to the Reefton - Haast bulldozer Christmas 1953 journey; - Other correspondence; - A newspaper clipping showing a portrait of Archdeacon James Young, taped to a sheet of paper with annotations about the photograph; - Photocopy of an article by Henderson about the Italian prisoner of war shop 'Nino Bixio' and its commander, Captain Antonio Raggio; - Photocopy of correspondence relating to two photographs of Nino Bixio and Antonio Raggio. Title supplied by Library. Arrangement: This material was delivered to the Library with photographs, transparencies and negatives that relate to the papers. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Transfers: The photographs from which these papers were separated can be found at Library reference PAColl-1005, and related transparencies at PA12-5134.. Processing information: Separated from photographs and transparencies in November 2022 for preservation purposes.

Date: 1939-1987

From: Henderson, James Herbert, 1918-2005: Collection

Reference: PAColl-1005

Description: Black and white photographs likely taken by Jim Henderson between 1939 and 1987. Includes portraits of Dan Greaney, a West Coast roadman; Archdeacon James Young, also of the West Coast; and Captain Antonio Raggio, commander of the Italian prisoner of war ship 'Nino Bixio'. Also includes several photographs of the bulldozer which was the first over-land vehicle to travel to Haast, West Coast in Christmas 1953; a photograph of 'Nino Bixio'; and a photograph of a sculpture by Peter Corlett named 'Simpson and his donkey', which was commissioned by the Australian War Memorial. Also includes one piece of photographic ephemera, a Kodak envelope which previously housed some of the smaller photographs of the bulldozer. Several of the photographs have been annotated to include information on context and use, such as dates, names, descriptions, and publication information. Photographs of the bulldozer, and portraits of Dan Greaney and Archdeacon James Young were presumably taken by Henderson for inclusion in his publication 'Tales of the Coast' (1984) about the lives of West Coast residents. Photographs of Nino Bixio and Captain Antonio Raggio, of the Reefton - Haast bulldozer journey, and of the Corlett sculpture appear to have been taken for inclusion in newspaper articles. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 19 b&w original photographic print(s) including one piece of photographic ephemera. Transfers: Corresponding negatives are housed at Library reference 1/2-150420, and 1/2-152969 to 1/2-152977. - Transparencies that were separated from these photographic prints can be found at Library reference PA12-5134. - Manuscript material that was separated from these prints can be found at Library reference MS-Papers-12808.. Processing information: Descriptive information including scope note and title was changed in November 2022 during re-processing of the collection. The material was originally processed in 1993 and arrived to the Library in three separate accessions; these were combined to form the collection of material in PAColl-1005. Transparencies and manuscript material was separated in November 2022 for storage and preservation purposes.

Date: 27 June 1965

From: Open Country Sound Recordings

Reference: OHInt-0002/092

Description: Archdeacon James Young recalls his experiences, as chaplain appointed by the National Council of Churches, amongst the war refugees who arrived in Pahiatua (over the hills from Palmerston North) on 27 June 1949 - "They were a strange and extraordinary collection of people - about one thousand from Europe - part of the driftwood from that terrible storm of World War II." Access Contact - see oral history available Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Jim Henderson, presenter Venue - NZBC Studios, Wellington. Accompanying material - No script but some notes at MS-Papers-1239, folder 28 Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT5-0098 Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). 1 event(s). 14 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - other no script available.

Date: September 1961

From: Open Country Sound Recordings

Reference: OHInt-0002/005

Description: Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Jim Henderson, presenter Interviewer(s) - Basil Clarke, reader Venue - NZBC Studios, Wellington Accompanying material - Documentation at MS-Papers-1239, folder 3 Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT5-0005 Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). 12 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - other no script available.

Date: 21 Dec 1962

From: Open Country Sound Recordings

Reference: OHInt-0002/028

Description: Stories include: The Coal Miner, by Joseph O'Brien (recorded on disc in 1948); In the Rats, by Archdeacon James Young, read by Douglas Laurenson; The Parson's Cow, by G Gilby, read by Kingi Ihaka. Arkansas Traveller, played by Pete Seeger and Sonny Terry, Carnegie Hall Concert, 1951 (Folkways). Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Jim Henderson, presenter Venue - NZBC Studios, Wellington Accompanying material - Scripts for `In the rats' and `The Parson's cow' are with MS-Papers-1239, folder 9 Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT5-0029 Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). 1 event(s).

Date: 09 Sep 1962

From: Open Country Sound Recordings

Reference: OHInt-0002/022

Description: Archeacon Young recalls an experience with his horse Bessie and Black Creek bridge, when he was vicar of the long narrow bush parish of Ross and South Westland in 1926 or 27. The parish extended from just south of Hokitika right down to the end of New Zealand. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Jim Henderson, presenter, Basil Clarke, reader Venue - NZBC Studios, Wellington Accompanying material - Script and documentation at MS-Papers-1239, folder, 7 Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT5-0022 Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). 1 event(s). 13 Minutes Duration.

Date: 25 April 1963

From: Open Country Sound Recordings

Reference: OHInt-0002/043

Description: Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Wellingtoon Interviewer(s) - Jim Henderson, presenter Venue - NZBC studios, Wellington Abstracted by - Copyright held by Radio New Zealand Accompanying material - Documentation at MS-Papes-1239, folder 13 Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT5-0043 Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). 1 event(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - other no script available.

Date: 14 Nov 1965

From: Open Country Sound Recordings

Reference: OHInt-0002/102

Description: In 'One more river to cross to the wedding' Archdeacon J R Young recalls an unusual wedding in the West Coast. Due to inclement weather and swollen rivers he was unable to cross the river, so arranged by telephone to have the bride and groom standing at the narrowest point of the river while he stood on the other side and officiated. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Jim Henderson, presenter Venue - NZBC Studios, Wellington Accompanying material - Script at MS-Papers-1239, folder 32 Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT5-0106 Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). 1 event(s).

Date: 29 March 1970

From: Open Country Sound Recordings

Reference: OHInt-0002/303

Description: Grapes were used each year in this Mid Canterbury Church's Easter Ceremonies and Archdeacon Young discovered the history of the vines which provided the grapes - As the parishioner's wife (Ruth) lay dying, she asked her husband to plant some grape vines in her memory. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Jim Henderson, presenter Venue - NZBC Studios, Wellington Accompanying material - Script at MS-Papers-1239, folder 91 Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT5-0311 Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). 1 event(s). 12 Minutes Duration.

Date: 12 Feb 1967

From: Open Country Sound Recordings

Reference: OHInt-0002/149

Description: In the days before the bridges it was by his horse that one came to recognise the traveller - Archdeacon James Young tells us how he soon got into the way of recognising a traveller by his horse when he lived in South Westland. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Jim Henderson, presenter Venue - NZBC Studios, Wellington Accompanying material - Script at MS-Papers-1239, folder 53 Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT5-0153 Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). 1 event(s).

Date: 24 Dec 1967

From: Open Country Sound Recordings

Reference: OHInt-0002/190

Description: Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Jim Henderson, presenter Venue - NZBC Studios, Wellington. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT5-0195 Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). 1 event(s). 14 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - other no script available.

Date: 24 Dec 1972

From: Open Country Sound Recordings

Reference: OHInt-0002/423

Description: This is a repeat of Programme 216 and 319 Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Jim Henderson, presenter Venue - NZBC Studios, Wellington. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT5-0434 Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). 1 event(s). 14 Minutes Duration.

Date: 1997, 9 Jun 1998 - 09 Jun 1998

From: Conscientious objectors of World War II

By: Browne, Marjorie Edna, 1924-

Reference: OHInt-0426-01

Description: This interview is in 2 parts - the first is a recorded piece from a speech given by Marj Browne in 1997 - the second part is an interview made in Hamilton. Marjorie Edna Browne recalls being at school at the outbreak of World War II in 1939. Recalls being a Sunday School teacher, and beginning to grapple with the revolutionary nature of Christ's teaching in relation to social issues. Explains how the immediate family never fully recovered from father's experience during World War I. Backgrounds involvement with Pacificism. Describes how the church became divided as World War II progressed and the Methodist Bible Class Movement became a significant pacifist pressure group. Explains that in 1936 the CPS (Christian Pacifist Society) had been formed with a membership of 144, mainly Methodist. Refers to the leadership skills of Rev Ormond Burton and Arch Barrington who was secretary of the Bible Class Movement. Recalls that by 1939, with the outbreak of war, membership had grown to 428. Mentions Rev Allan Brash, a Presbyterian who became secretary of the World Council of Churches. Also refers to Archdeacon Young, an Anglican. Discusses prison and detention camp conditions for conscientious objectors and the tough struggle of their wives and children to survive. Talks about the Manpower Act. Describes Waikune prison situated just out of the National Park, with reference to superintendent, Jeremiah Quill. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Julian McCarthy Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-007790 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2057.

Date: 1997, 9 Jun 1998 - 09 Jun 1998

From: Conscientious objectors of World War II

By: Browne, Mervyn Mills, 1922-2011

Reference: OHInt-0426-02

Description: This interview is in 2 parts - the first is a recorded piece from a speech given by Merv. Browne in 1997 - the second part is an interview made in Hamilton on 9/6/98. Mervyn Mills Browne who was born in Wanganui recalls having a vigorous and stimulating youth with the Bible class movement, athletics, rugby and cycling taking up most of his time. Explains how the Bible Class Movement at that time was quite unique, being youth power at its best. Recalls Wanganui being a great place, with outspoken pacifists like the Rev Allan Brash and Archdeacon Young as good role models, and Ormond and Nell Burton in Wellington. Describes Peace Convention held in Cambridge in 1939, with reference to key speakers, Martin Sullivan - later Dean of St Pauls, London and Dean Chandler. Recalls 1939 when war was declared and Prime Minister Fraser's announcement, `where Britain goes, we go'. Talks about the patriotic fervor which swept through New Zealand. Describes attitude of colleagues at the Wanganui Herald where he was an apprentice printer. Recalls how family, which was close and supportive before the war, parted at this point - elder brother was fighting in Greece and later became a prisoner of war in Italy and Germany, another brother was a seaman, later at the landing of Normandy, while younger brother and self were pacifists. Mentions the changing attitudes of the Church - it became, `the end justifies the means' and refers to the number of Methodist ministers and their wives who continued to proclaim that `war is contrary to the teachings of Christ'. Describes the Conscientious Appeal Boards and relates some of the remarks made by board members. Recalls own conscription for military service in the first 18 year old ballot and being arrested and sentenced to one months hard labour in Wanganui prison. Recalls from then on being designated a military defaulter. Notes that the government was not prepared for 800 conscientious objectors. Outlines the following five years spent at Waiouru military camp detention barracks; Mt Eden prison; Strathmore detention camp at Reporoa, south of Rotorua and Hautu Detention Camp, five miles from Turangi. Describes prison escape, with reference to Chris Palmer, recapture, hunger strike for 36 days, contacting TB (Tuberculosis) and lack of treatment while in prison. Discusses post war experience and employers' attitude to conscientious objectors. Mentions Riverside Community. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Julian McCarthy Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-007791 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2058.

Date: 15-16 Jul 1999 - 15 Jul 1999 - 16 Jul 1999

By: Henderson, James Herbert, 1918-2005; Manson, Heugh Cecil Drummond, 1941-

Reference: OHColl-0299/1

Description: James Herbert (Jim) Henderson born Motueka 1918. Outlines family background - father, Herbert Cochar Henderson, ran general merchant store before buying Kairuru Estate, Takaka. Recalls childhood at Kairuru with reference to Jack Drummond, relationship with mother and father and education at Nelson College. Discusses comradeship of Maori Battalion and recalls casualities suffered by Battalion. Refers to details of account by [Howard] Kippenberger of a night attack by Maori Battalion before Alamein. Recalls effect of Cassino on the New Zealand forces. Refers to book `Gunner Inglorious'. Talks about Jack Hinton VC. Gives background to Radio programme `Open Country' which had its first broadcast on 19 Feb 1961 and recalls own guidelines for the programme re attitudes etc. Refers to use of professional readers. Talks about origin of whistle at start of programme. Recalls Archdeacon James Young, a regular contributor to the programme and refers to script of `One more river to cross to the wedding' and `The House of peace'. Other contributors mentioned include: Arthur Davis of Taihape; Millie Batistich of Dargaville, Diana Greensill of Marlborough, Peggy Dunstan, Gloria Orlinson, Nellie Young from Rai Valley, Tony Nolan, and Roe Winn, with reference to `The Endless Summer of Childhood'. Explains own aims with `Open Country' and refers to importance of trust, consideration of people who are blind, use of statistics etc. Recalls a meeting leading to contributions from John McCaw, former auctioneer of Palmerston North. Mentions lack of Maori contributors to Open Country and compares their humour with that of Pakeha. Talks about end of programme and attitude of authorities to programme. Refers to six Open Country books he has written. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Accompanying material - photocopies of newspaper clippings re Jim Henderson's career as a writer and broadcaster Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-009149, 009150-009151; OHLC-004672-004674 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2.21 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2908a Abstract Available - other Accompanying material - OHA-2908b. Provenance: The interview was commissioned to include some biographical material but with a focus on Jim Henderson's involvement in radio and his 'Open Country' series in particular. The 'Open Country' recordings are held in the oral history collection and the scripts in the manuscripts collection

Date: [ca 1961]

From: New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation : Tapes, scripts and miscellaneous papers for the radio programme Open Country

Reference: MS-Papers-1239-002

Description: Programmes include 'Rabbit hunt' by Archdeacon James Young, 'Floods', 'Roadmen and fences'. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [ca 1961]

From: New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation : Tapes, scripts and miscellaneous papers for the radio programme Open Country

Reference: MS-Papers-1239-003

Description: Programmes include 'Barry Crump in the city', 'Michael Brian, potato picker', 'The boy marchers of Taupo' by Joseph Banks, 'Ride and tie' by Bruce Stronach, 'Sheep dog yarns, No 2', 'Out in the tussock' by Archdeacon James Young, and 'My neighbour' by Tevor Mayer.

Date: [1904-1963]

By: Young, James Rarity (Archdeacon), 1891-1972

Reference: 77-035

Description: Source of title - Supplied Relationship complexity - See TAPUHI for further J R Young papers Arrangement: Preliminary listing available Quantity: 8 box(es). 2.60 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter