National Women's Hospital (Auckland, N.Z.)

Date: 1990 - 1997

By: Broadsheet (Auckland, N.Z.); Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Nisbet, Alastair, 1958-; Kerr, Robert Edward, 1951-; Alston, Sharon Kathleen, 1948-1995; Walker, Susan, active 1990s; Fowlie, Karen, 1990s; Quillin, Viv, active 1980s-1990s; Chanwai-Earle, Lynda, 1965-; Seule, Juliet, active 1990s; Sorzano, Rigel, active 1990s; Rhonda, active 1990s; Chadwick, Rona, active 1990s; Hollander, Nicole, active 1990s; Fleming, Jacky, active 1990s; Horacek, active 1990s; Jackson, Cath, active 1990s; Vania, Rustam, active 1990s; Peterson, Nancy, active 1980-1990s; Lowry, Vanya, 1943-

Reference: H-709-001/033

Description: Variety of cartoons commenting on the political and social issues of the time from a feminist perspective. National Women's Cervical Cancer inquiry, the value of women's experience in the work field when dealing with employers who are predominantly worried about a woman's period being heavy; questioning the relevance of Aids education information for lesbians; family discussion about orgasms; sexual harassment in the work place and the Employment Contracts Act; what are the options for a home-maker if her husband leaves her for another woman; ACC claims; men, women and housework; the stress of being too busy with activities and commitments; verbal abuse; siblings argue about being lesbian; 1993 - what women have to celebrate in Suffrage Year with Jenny Shipley and Ruth Richardson at the political helm; women can vote but thewy still remain disadvantaged in many areas; growing older; women respond to the Bobbitt Case (where a women cut off her partners penis); how lesbians can often feel inadequate when reading lesbian erotica books; being an independent, aggressive, adventurous girl doesn't win you many friends; men express themselves as women did in the 70's, but they're still slow to share their goodies with women; feminist collectives; never give up; 12 week campaign for maternity leave; seeking to silence her biological clock; pay equity; women and girls' self defence; beauty contests; the tree of life is a woman; wife slavery; a spell of warts for rich people; Women's Liberation targets your mother, sister and girl friend; Maori Women's Welfare League Conference poster, 1982; women lifting wieghts; dealing to a wolf whistler. Quantity: 33 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: Photocopies in various sizes

Date: 1962 - 1965

From: Lonsdale, Neil, 1907-1989 :[Original cartoons by Neil Lonsdale from 1957 to 1968].

Reference: A-310-120

Description: Two storks in conversation. One is about to depart with a baby in a bundle. The other is entering data in a large ledger book. Other Titles - estimated time of arrival Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and crayon on paper ; 280 x 380 mm

Date: 5 February 1991 - 05 Feb 1991

From: Neonatal Nursing Oral History Project

By: Landrey, Lesley Ann, 1946-

Reference: OHInt-0131/08

Description: Lesley Ann Landrey describes family background, reasons for entering nursing, maternity training at Tauranga, midwifery training, working in Australia and London, own pregnancy and childbirth, life as housewife and life as a relieving charge nurse. Discusses in detail the home visiting programme at National Women's Hospital. Venue - Auckland Interviewer(s) - Penelope A Dunkley Venue - 407 Hillsborough Road, Mount Roskill, Auckland Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-0802.

Date: 4 and 12 February 1991 - 04 Feb 1991 - 12 Feb 1991

From: Neonatal Nursing Oral History Project

By: Matthews, Jack Dilworth Haslett, 1917-2004

Reference: OHInt-0131/07

Description: Dr Jack Dilworth Matthews describes training and experience in the United Kingdom, Great Ormond Street Hospital and return to New Zealand; work at the Cornwall Hospital (Old National Women's Hospital), its organization; move to new National Women's Hospital, supporting services, perinatal mortality meetings, work with parents, incubators, retrolental fibroplasia epidemic, the Lawson Quins, Karitane Hospital, courses in neonatal nursing, diploma in premature baby nursing and post graduate certificate, steroid trials initiated by Liggins and Howie, treatment of haemolytic diseases, breast feeding, the Alexander Quads and the role of the neonatal nurse. Mentions Professor William Liley. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Auckland Interviewer(s) - Penelope A Dunkley Venue - 69 Gladstone Road, Parnell, Auckland Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-004613-004615, OHC-004640-004641 Quantity: 5 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-0801. Search dates: 04/02/1991 - 12/02/1991

Date: 7 February 1991 - 07 Feb 1991

From: Neonatal Nursing Oral History Project

By: Cahill, Gillian Rae, 1950-

Reference: OHInt-0131/10

Description: Gillian Cahill describes family background and childhood, education, training and nursing in Auckland, overseas experience in Europe, nursing in London, managing rest homes and her own pregnancies and birth of twins. Discusses her work at the Neonatal Unit in National Women's Hospital, new developments, duties, staff training and medical ethics. Recalls Dorothy Cooper and Dr Green. Interviewer(s) - Penelope A Dunkley Venue - 39 Huka Road, Birkenhead, Auckland Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-004628-004630 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-0804.

Date: 7 February 1991 - 07 Feb 1991

From: Neonatal Nursing Oral History Project

By: Budd, Sandra Dennice, 1950-

Reference: OHInt-0131/11

Description: Sandra Budd describes family background, childhood, entry into nursing at Paraparaumu Maternity Hospital, marriage, pregnancy and childbirth, return to nursing and move to Auckland after marriage ended. Talks about National Women's Hospital, other staff members, work as a supervisor, structural change within maternity hospitals, working groups, the 1986 appointment of Harold Titter, funding problems, the Cartwright Enquiry and impact on Neonatal Unit. Discusses amalgamation of St Helen's and future directions, neonatal nursing service structure, work as Neonatal Service Manager and staff activities. Interviewer(s) - Penelope Dunkley Venue - 6 Irene Ave, Mount Eden, Auckland Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-004631-004633; OHLC-001677-001679 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-0805.

Date: 27 Oct 1993

From: The Dames Oral History Project

By: Cartwright, Silvia Rose (Hon Dame), 1943-

Reference: OHInt-0046/12

Description: Dame Silvia Cartwright outlines family background; adult activities of siblings; the constraints of being well known in community; parents and education; beliefs and values; effect of religion; views on breakdown on traditional family; men's role in this breakdown; reasons for not having children; difficulties at secondary school; achievements at university; effect of ability in public speaking; quality of university teaching; problems with male peers at university; attitude to women in law; defines feminism and the responsibilities attached to it; role of Les Griffin and Hugh Ross as mentors. Describes marriage to Peter Cartwright; difficulties in combining careers; compares the stress of rural law work as opposed to court work; becoming a partner at Harkness Henry; reasons for deliberate specialisation in family law due to effect of 1976 Matrimonial Property Act; feelings about appointment as a judge of the Family Court in 1981; details of the work of the Family Court; effect of transfer to Hamilton; feelings about being offered the position of Chief Judge by Geoffrey Palmer in 1988; reasons for the offer; differences between men and women's approach to law; difficulties of inquiry into National Women's Hospital (Cervical Cancer); emotional aspects of inquiry; the media coverage; privacy; ethical dilemmas; the effect on the patients; the stresses on the patients; reasons chosen to conduct inquiry; the importance of confidentiality; views of other lawyers. Discusses accepting the DBE; impact of women on legal system; people who have had an influence on life. Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Judith Fyfe Venue - Wellington Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-005254 - OHC-005257 Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 3.20 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 1137. Search dates: 1993

Date: 22 February 1991 - 22 Feb 1991

From: Neonatal Nursing Oral History Project

By: Dunkley, Penelope Anne, 1935-

Reference: OHInt-0131/18

Description: Penelope Dunkley was born in England in 1935. Describes family background, education, adolescent crisis and decision to enter nursing; training at St George's Hospital, London and Middlesex Hospital and joining Society of Friends. Discusses midwifery training in detail, work in Edinburgh and in York and midwifery tutor training at Bristol. Recalls travelling to New Zealand 1964; work at National Women's Hospital, the premature baby nursing course; visit to New York and return to Auckland; work as assistant principal nurse at Auckland Hospital; work in Fiji; details of in-service training at National Women's Hospital; daily programme as supervisor of the Neonatal Unit, interaction with patients, the Parents' Support Group, equipment, transportation of babies, role of `politics' in the unit, staffing and other negotiations. Other topics discussed include: outside interests; British Commonwealth Nurses War Memorial Fund Scholarship; an observation visit to Australia in 1981 and a 1982 study tour to Singapore and USA; teaching at Waiariki Polytech; Amnesty International; documentation of nursing history; treatment of the mentally handicapped in her youth and nurses and ethics. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Auckland Interviewer(s) - Sandra Budd Venue - National Women's Hospital, Auckland Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-004650-004652 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-0812.

Date: 13 February 1991 - 13 Feb 1991

From: Neonatal Nursing Oral History Project

By: Lloyd, Susan Jacqueline, 1941-

Reference: OHInt-0131/15

Description: Describes family background, nursing training, the plastic surgery unit at Middlemore Hospital and its work, transfer to paediatric and neonatal nursing. Recalls work in hospitals in Sydney and training as a midwife there, work at Crown Street Hospital, paediatric training at St Margaret's Hospital, Sydney; travel to Britain and paediatric course at Great Ormond Street Hospital. Describes return to New Zealand and work at National Women's Hospital; Parents' Support Group; duties as a charge nurse; staffing; shift of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; role of the social worker; dealing with parents' emotional reactions; personal stress management; San San Mynt (former member of the unit staff); other overseas nurses in the unit and links with Neonatal Units in overseas hospitals. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Auckland Interviewer(s) - Penelope Dunkley Venue - 36 Buckley Road, Epsom, Auckland Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-004642-004643 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-0809.

Date: 24 January 1991 - 24 Jan 1991

From: Neonatal Nursing Oral History Project

By: Tretheway, Moira Edith, 1937-

Reference: OHInt-0131/02

Description: Moira Edith Tretheway (nee Couch) born Hawera. Outlines career, starting as a nurse aid in 1953; general training ca 1956; contracting hepatitis and doing hairdressing course; maternity training at New Plymouth ca 1958; staff nurse at Waitera Maternity Hospital, 1960; National Women's Hospital Auckland 1961 and midwifery, old St Helens, Auckland 1962. Describes St Helen's, tutoring with Mr Renayne, Mr Elvidge and Mr Graeme Aitken. Discusses pain relief, care of single mothers from Bethany, staff attitudes and adoption. Recalls return to old National Women's Hospital (Cornwall Park), a 16 bed antenatal ward for toxaemia; treatment for 3 lb babies; management of jaundice and subcutaneous infusion outlined. Talks about move to new National Women's Hospital. Refers to medical staff, Drs Matthews, Philips, Chau, Howie and Farmer. Explains intensive care technology. Describes incubators. Mentions Eldersley Hospital, Upper Hutt. Mentions Miss Wallis assistant matron of National Women's Hospital; Sister Heinemann who was in charge of move and Margaret Holland and Sister Morton who had special duties. Mentions E Coli outbreak in neonatal unit. Recalls being special duty sister with Professors Howie & Liggins and with Barton McArthur. Mentions Professor Elliott on cystic fibrosis (screening). Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Auckland Interviewer(s) - Penelope Dunkley Venue - 2/5 Lyngate Place, Northcote, Auckland Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-004600-004601; OHLC-001680-001681 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-0796.

Date: 14 February 1991 - 14 Feb 1991

From: Neonatal Nursing Oral History Project

By: Rusk, Daphne Ellen, 1936?-; Rhodes, Elizabeth Margaret, 1933-1991

Reference: OHInt-0131/16

Description: A joint interview in which Elizabeth Rhodes and Daphne Rusk describe their childhood, family background and Karitane training in Dunedin and Auckland. Discuss `casing', experiences in Auckland, Waikato and the South Island; work in Whangarei Maternity Annex and joining the Neonatal Unit at National Women's Hospital. Describe caring and feeding of babies; leisure pursuits and the role of the nurse. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Auckland Interviewer(s) - Penelope A Dunkley Venue - Manukau, Auckland Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-004644-004646 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-0810.

Date: 23 January 1991 - 23 Jan 1991

From: Neonatal Nursing Oral History Project

By: Cooper, Dorothy Hilda, 1945-

Reference: OHInt-0131/01

Description: Dorothy Hilda Cooper born Gisborne. Talks about choice of career and explains that there was little choice for women. Outlines her working career, starting as a nurse aid at Cook Hospital at the age of 17 years and continuing on to general training for 3 years. Describes work experience at St Helen's Hospital, Auckland; Gisborne Maternity Hospital; National Women's Hospital, Auckland; School of Advanced Nursing Studies Wellington in 1975, getting a Diploma of Nursing and return to National Women's Hospital. Discusses Neonatal Nursing Course. Describes closure of St Helen's Hospital, Auckland and ward 11A National Women's Hospital plus logistics, opening of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), opening of Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU). Gives details of shift from St Helen's Hospital to Women's National, describing newborn transport and responsiblity for safe moving. Outlines home care service. Talks about experience on medical team to China in 1988. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Auckland Interviewer(s) - Penelope A Dunkley Venue - 55 Caronia Cres. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-004597-004599; OHLC-001645-001687 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-0795.

Date: 14 February 1991 - 14 Feb 1991

From: Neonatal Nursing Oral History Project

Reference: OHInt-0131/17

Description: Beatrice Dorothy Mudgway describes family background and childhood, acquiring Diploma in Dress Design, training in maternity nursing, Bethany Hospital, midwifery training, experiences at Westland Hospital, neonatal courses, travel to England and work as domiciliary midwife. Recalls return to New Zealand, tour of neonatal units in North America, return to St Helen's Hospital and its closure, work at National Women's Hospital and future of neonatology. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Auckland Interviewer(s) - Penelope A Dunkley Venue - Auckland Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-004647-004648 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-0811.

Date: 15 Sep 2000

From: Nursing biographies - Wellington Polytechnic, 1973-1998

By: Huntington, Annette, 1949-

Reference: OHInt-0599/02

Description: Annette Huntington born Lower Hutt 1949. Recalls commencing training as a nurse in 1987 at National Women's Hospital, Auckland, gaining her orthopaedic experience at Middlemore Hospital and graduating in 1970. Talks about eighteen months work as a staff nurse in theatres; marriage, move back to Wellington and birth of baby. Describes expereince as a school nurse at Wellington East Girls' College in 1978. Trained as a Plunket nurse at Moncrieffe Street in 1980 and recalls concerns about her children and childcare. Recalls experience as a Plunket nurse at Kilbirnie, Lyall Bay and Newtown and describes the different diversity of cultures in Kilbirnie and Newtown. Notes Newtown had Samoan and Polynesian mums and talks about the circumstances for many of these mothers. Refers to Bachelor of Nursing Degree at Victoria University which commenced in 1985 and backgrounds decision to attend course, completing it in three years. Refers to lecturers, Michael Clinton, Natalie Allen, Merian Litchfield and Maureen Laws. Recalls becoming a research assistant in her second year and in the third year refers to finance from the Diabetic Society to develop some research. Talks about interest in teaching and gaining position to teach in the Advanced Diploma in Nursing (A.D.N.) at Wellington Polytechnic. Describes the interview process and mentions Marg Robins, Judith Christensen and Fran Richardson. Gives credit to the support received from Margaret McDougall. Talks about the courses, handbooks, the curriculum and the `funny little blue book' (registers). Continues to talk about research projects e.g hospice nursing; childhood illnesses and survey of wharfies regarding healthy diet and other topics. Talks about the change in research teaching over the last decade. Discusses own academic pursuits and refers to thesis for PH D, `Women as nurses nursing women in the Gynaecological Ward. A feminist interpretative study'. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Yvonne Langridge Venue - Massey University Wellington Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-009767 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3247.

Date: 1959-1974

From: Brew, Helen Jean, 1922-2013: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-12211-056

Description: A variety of material gathered in one folder. Comprises papers presented at special conferences of the Federation of Parents' Centres, notes relating to childbirth, reports, and financial papers of the Wellington Parents' Centre, hand-written notes ,and the Federation's postal course for expectant mothers, which was organised by the Auckland Parents' Centre in 1971. Also report by the Wellington Branch of the National Council of Women on "Maternity services in New Zealand", a letter by Harold Bourne on abortion law reform (1959), a conference speech on ante-natal services, to be delivered at the National Women's Hospital in Auckland in August 1963, and arrangements for a speaking tour of Gisborne region on mental health issues,. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript with manuscript annotations.

Date: 18 Nov 1956

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-42773

Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Photographic negative

Date: 1987

From: Metro magazine :176 billboards, showing covers of issues of the magazine. 1981-2001.

Reference: Eph-D-SERIAL-Metro-1987-06

Description: Magazine billboard shows a photograph of the pink-lit Classical-style marble "Spirit of Peace" statue by Frank Connelly, of a semi-clothed woman with left arm raised above her head. Behind her is the top floor of a building, probably National Women's Hospital in Auckland. The statue is the work of American sculptor Pierce Frank Connelly and formerly stood in the grounds of a villa in Florence. It was bought by Cornwall Park Trustees at the request of the late Sir John Logan Campbell in 1909. The statue stood in Cornwall Park near the kiosk before being moved to National Women's (information retrieved from http://nationalwomenshealth.adhb.govt.nz/about-us/our-history/1906-1960, on 10 January 2014) Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 542 x 415 mm.

Date: 14 Jun 1957

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-44295

Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Photographic negative

Date: 14 Jun 1957

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-44296

Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Photographic negative

Date: 2 Mar 1958

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-45286

Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Photographic negative