Physical education for women

Date: 1927-2002

By: National Dance Archive of New Zealand

Reference: MS-Group-0700

Description: Included are records of the National Dance Archive of New Zealand, including administrative records and records collected by the Archive. The main part of the Collection, however, comprises collections relating to particular dancers, or dance groups, which have been donated to the Archive. These include papers relating to Douglas Wright, Modern Dance Group, Gisa Taglicht, various modern dance companies and productions and a smaller amount of ballet material. Source of title - supplied title Other - Includes 5 x 78 rpm records used by Gisa Taglicht in her performances and training sessions and 3 music scores Arrangement: In addition to the series of administrative records the various groups of deposited papers have been assigned separate series. Quantity: 194 folder(s). 5.34 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, mss, typescripts and printed matter (some photocopies); 10" 78 rpm discs. Provenance: This collection comprises both the working records of the Dance Archive itself (and some of its predecessor body, the National Dance Federation), as well as various collections of deposited papers that had been given to the Archive by various people associated with dance in New Zealand. The provenance of these deposited collections has not always been recorded by the Archive. Transfers: Collection as a whole taken into Manuscripts. Transfers made from here. - To Photographic Archive - One album relating to Gisa Taglicht (PA1-q-547) and three groups of photos relating to; `Modern Dance Co.', Gisa Taglicht and Federation of Dance (PAColl-2467-1) transferred; Two folders of photographs. (A2006-144) Two black & white photographs of dancers (PA-Group-00035, PAColl-8973), Further photographs, including Patricia Raine's farewell party (A2003-169) - To Drawings & Prints Collection - Four F E Brown drawings on three sheets - To Ephemera Collection - Posters relating to Douglas Wright productions; 2 other posters; duplicate ballet programmes (mainly visting overseas companies).

Date: 1913

From: Making New Zealand :Negatives and prints from the Making New Zealand Centennial collection

Reference: MNZ-2817-1/2-F

Description: Physical education class at Nelson College for Girls, 1913. Photographer unidentified. Inscriptions: bottom right - Brett Co [Probably Brett Printing and Publishing Company Ltd] Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: 1906-1986

By: Young Women's Christian Association of the City of Wellington

Reference: MS-Group-0331

Description: Contains minutes of the board (1906-1986); Residence Committee (1945-1981); New Building Committee (1946-1948); World Fellowship (1942-1957); Advisory Board (1936-1965); Hostels Committee (1948-1955); Activities Committee, (1952-1967); Membership Committee 1947-1952); Senior Activities Committee (1945-1950); Finance Committee (1927-1941); Executive Finance Committee (1965-1970); Programme Committee (1963-1975); House Management Committee (1967-1977) and the Duke of Edinburgh Award Committee (1966-1970). Also includes correspondence; scrapbook containing clippings, programmes and other memorabilia (1920-1957); periodicals; clippings; hostel registers (1973-1981); annual reports (1906-1946, 1949, 1951-1956, 1958-1960, 1974) and other related material. Annual reports for the years 1947-1948, 1950 and 1957 are missing Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 11 box(es) (85 folders). 8 volume(s). 3 folder(s). 4 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescript and printed matter Finding Aids: Preliminary listing available. Transfers: To Photographic Archive - Photographs of YWCA buildings, sports teams and associated individuals, including all of folder 89-082-06/9 (now deleted) - To Drawings & Prints Collection - Building plans for new YWCA building to D&P.

Date: 2000-2001 - 10 Feb 2000 - 02 Sep 2001

By: Abigail, Jill, 1939?-; Young Women's Christian Association of Wellington & Hutt Valley

Reference: OHColl-0590

Description: A feminist oral history of the Y.M.C.A. (Young Women's Christian Association) with reference to the Wellington branch, particularly during the 1970's and 1980's. Other - Copies also held at YWCA of Wellington and Hutt Valley Interviewer(s) - Jill Abigail Accompanying material - Interviewee files, a chronology of YWCA Wellington, photos with most interviews. Quantity: 20 C60 cassette(s). 2 printed abstract(s). 8 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete.

Date: 27 November 1996 - 27 Nov 1996

From: Netball New Zealand Inc oral history project Stage III

By: Ditfort, Betty Miriam, 1922-2010

Reference: OHInt-0494-07

Description: Betty Ditfort (nee Stone) born Methven. Outlines family background - paternal grandmother, Mary Ellen Webb, came from Cornwall, England on the `Mercury'. Recalls schools days at Methven and involvement in sport at school and later at Teachers' College in Christchurch, being awarded a third year specialising in Physical education, which meant going to Dunedin Teachers' College. Gives details of career as an advisor to PE teachers which involved travelling, giving sample classes and suggesting ideas to teachers. Joined Dunedin Teachers' College PE Department as a lecturer, remaining there 22 years. Recalls being the first recipient of the NZ Umpires Badge in 1960. Describes the exams, theoretical exam and then practical exams at different levels. Discusses NZUA and NZBA. Was a Canterbury examiner for many years, President of the Umpires Association, then travelled as a New Zealand examiner for eleven years. Mentions; Lorraine Bint; Betty Steffenson; Shirley Langright and Jan Hefford. Discusses first International Federation of Netball Association Tournament in 1963. Refers to Welsh umpire, Mary Williams. Describes Ona Coatsworth and her contribution to Canterbury Netball. Abstracted by - Joanne Aitken Interviewer(s) - Charlotte Crichton Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-006922-006924; OHLC-002265-002667 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s) (2 folders). 2.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-1854.

Date: [ca 1920-1940]

By: Taylor, Lucy Dorset, 1890-1988

Reference: MS-Papers-10536

Description: Lucy Taylor's notebook and notes kept while teaching Physical Education at Wellington Girls' College 1920s-1940s; notes on hair and skin care; recipes; instructions and modern dance routines Source of title - Supplied Lucy Taylor was a physical education teacher at Wellington Girls' College Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Jill Goodwin, Kelburn

Date: 24 January 1997 - 24 Jan 1997

From: Women and mountaineering in New Zealand 1920-1950

By: Jackson, Gillian Frances, 1929-

Reference: OHInt-0423/04

Description: Gillain Frances Jackson born Bangor, North Wales and at the age of six years came to New Zealand with father and brother, travelling on the Akaroa. Outlines family background - father, Frederick George Soper, a professor of Chemistry and later Vice Chancellor, University of Otago. Describes childhood recollections and education with reference to interest in gymnastics. Attended St Hilda's, a private girls' school in Dunedin, and later Otago Girls' High School. Compares both schools. Discusses father's expectations for her career and gives reasons for choosing `Phys Ed' (Physical Education). Explains that School of Physical Education was just opening (1948). Reference to Professor [Philip] Smithells. Recalls that `it was still the era when girls were expected to be frail and needing care'. Discusses teaching career at Gore High School, St Hilda's, St Columba's and 15 years at Nelson School of Music. Describes aspects of wedding in 1953. Recalls introduction to mountaineering through father who loved orienteering. Mentions camping trip to Totaranui, in Austin Seven car in 1938. Joined Otago University Tramping Club [OUTC] in 1948. Refers to Christopher Johnson. Discusses mountaineering and rock climbing and the techniques and equipment used with reference to crampons. Recalls traverse of Mt Cook. Mentions attitudes to girls [women] - `girls were expected to be ladylike' and describes changes in attitudes. Talks about involvement with New Zealand Alpine Club (NZAC). Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Jennie Gallagher Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-0007305-007309; OHLC-003467-003471 Quantity: 5 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 5 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-1812. Photocopies of two b&w photographs: (i) [Gillian Jackson as a young woman] with pack on back, sitting on a rock on a snow capped mountain and [Gillian Jackson] later in life.

Date: 1907-1963

By: Hornibrook, Frederick Arthur, 1878?-1965

Reference: MSZ-0594

Description: Scrapbook compiled by Hornibrook contains mainly articles on physical education, fitness and health, many of them written by Hornibrook himself and by Ettie Hornibrook (Rout). Also contains some other material relating to physical fitness and health, including programmes for events and periodicals. Source of title - Supplied title F A Hornibrook was a well-known London physiotherapist and fitness and health expert. Quantity: 1 volume(s). 0.06 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Printed matter (50 cm; maroon buckram) Provenance: Collected by Jane Tolerton as part of her research into Ettie Rout.

Date: 1993-1995

From: Maori Women's Welfare League : Records

Reference: 95-232-3/5

Description: Quantity: 1 volume(s).

Date: [1927-1951]

From: National Dance Archive of New Zealand: Photographs

Reference: PA1-q-547

Description: Album relating to career of Gisa Taglicht. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

Date: [ca. 1942]

By: Thomson, Minnie Noeline McChesney, 1908-2001

Reference: MS-Papers-8312

Description: Contains copies of scripts for Thomson's radio talks on fitness for women in wartime on 3YA. Also contains the published item `Musical Times' by T J Kirk-Burnnand. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mrs Joy Green, Oamaru, 2005

Date: 1992-1993

By: Women Climbing Incorporated

Reference: MS-Papers-4940

Description: Contains correspondence, press releases, faxes, notes, pamphlets and other organisational papers for Summits for Suffrage. Also contains reports back from the various events held around New Zealand on Feb 13 and 14 and copies of magazines, newspaper clippings and articles covering the event. Source of title - supplied title Women Climbing Inc organised a nationwide Summits for Suffrage event held on 13 Feb 1993. Women in various places around the country climbed local peaks to mark the beginning of Suffrage year. Quantity: 7 folder(s). 0.08 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescript and printed matter Transfers: To Photographic Archive - 1 box of slides and loose photographs of various of the summit climbs.

Date: 1913

From: Making New Zealand :Negatives and prints from the Making New Zealand Centennial collection

By: Brett, Henry, 1843-1927

Reference: MNZ-2817-1/4-F

Description: Physical education class at Nelson College for Girls. Shows girls wearing a sports tunic, hands on their hips, standing in rows in the school grounds. Photograph taken in 1913 by an unidentified photographer. Not published in 'Making New Zealand' Inscriptions: Bottom right of photograph: Brett Co Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative Provenance: Item lent by ? (no name listed) to the Department of Internal Affairs for publication in 'Making New Zealand' in 1939.

Date: 1906

From: Auckland Star :Negatives

Reference: 1/1-002943-G

Description: Gymnastics class for young women at the Ley's Institute in St Marys Road, Ponsonby, Auckland. Taken by an Auckland Star staff photographer in 1906. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6.5 x 8.5 inches

Date: [1960s]

From: Winder, Duncan, 1919-1970: Architectural photographs

Reference: DW-1083-F

Description: Wellington Girls' East College gymnasium interior, and pupils, in the 1960s. Photograph taken by Duncan Winder. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative