Adoption

Date: 2010

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to jewellery]

Reference: Eph-A-JEWELLERY-2010-01

Description: Pamphlet with photographs of artworks by Victoria McIntosh, incorporating found objects and human hair. Other Titles - Accessing ancestry Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Pamphlet, folded in 3, to 215 x 197 mm.

Date: [ca 1937-1994]

By: Hanson Munn, Lynette, active 1947-1997

Reference: MS-Papers-5947

Description: Reported reminiscence of Lynette Hanson Munn's natural father, covering the circumstances of his early life in the 1930s, and of her birth and adoption. Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donation, Ms Munn, 1997

Date: 16 November 1982

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: EP/1982/3961-F

Description: Birth parents, adopted parents, and children photographed by Evening post staff photographer Ross Giblin 16 November 1982. Those in the photograph are (front row from left) - Tony Devitt. Robina Devitt. Jessica Devitt. Suzette Laws. Back from left - Janet O'Sullivan. Luke O'Sullivan. Ann Hobson. Donald Woolford. Caitlin O'Sullivan. John O'Sullivan. Two children in the middle - Joseph O'Sullivan (partly hidden). Lynley O'Sullivan. Published in the Evening Post 8 May 1998 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) 35mm negative strip comprising 3 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate film negative, 35mm

Date: 23 Mar 2000

From: Women's Studies Association feminist oral history project

By: Abigail, Jill, 1939?-; Women's Studies Association (N.Z.); Else, Frances Anne, 1945-

Reference: OHInt-0556-03

Description: Frances Anne Else, known as Anne, was born in Auckland in 1945. Talks about adoption and family background, birth parents, adoptive parents and grandparents. Describes searching for her birth mother. Recalls primary schools, attending Auckland Girls grammar and going to Auckland University. Describes experience at the Family Planning Association. Talks about marriage to Chris Else and recalls the birth of her first child. Discusses studying for her MA in English, a junior lectureship, the birth of her second child, attending Teachers College and teaching, and studying sociology. Talks about influential feminist books, the excitement of the early 1970s, being in feminist groups and women friends. Describes being involved in setting up 'Broadsheet' magazine and mentions Sandra Coney. Talks about relationships with her husband, mother and sister. Discusses working in Albania and conditions for women there in 1973, and living in London. Talks about returning to Auckland, working on 'Broadsheet', as an editor at Reed Publishing. Talks about her marriage breakup and a new relationship. Talks about the death of her son. Talks about changes during the 1980s, different strands of feminism, attending women's studies conferences and editing 'Women's Studies Journal'. Discusses working on the New Zealand Educational Institute's magazine, the Government Print, the Royal Comission for Social Policy, and as a freelance writer. Mentions co-writing 'A woman's life'. Talks about the McCarthy Fellowship and the support of Victoria University's Stout Centre for writing her book on adoption. Discusses editing 'Women together : history of women's organisations in New Zealand, 1991-1993' and the suffrage centenary projects. Talks about being a gender consultant at the Museum of New Zealand. Discusses the New Right in relation to women, and writing 'False economy'. Talks about current feminism and women's oppression. Comments on independent scholarship and the marginalisation of feminism and gender issues. Discusses feminism's achievements, changes in the women's movements, valuing friends and working with women. Interviewer(s) - Jill Abigail Accompanying material - CV, copy of two photos, biographical information form Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-8522 - OHC-8525 Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Electronic document(s) - abstract. 1 interview(s). 3.15 Hours and minutes Duration. Physical Description: Textual files - Microsoft word Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA 2651, OHDL-001000. Photocopies of two photos

Date: 23 Jan 2001

From: Upper Hutt Uniting Parish Millennium Project

By: Bielawski, Lynnette Flora, 1948-

Reference: OHInt-0593/09

Description: Lynne Bielawski talks about her Methodist and Brethren upbringing. Describes religious summer camps in Otaki. Recalls ministers, especially Rev. Ormond Burton, mentioning anecdotes about each one, and their influence on her. Relates family connections with Rangiatea Church. Talks of her faith journeys, Girls' Brigade leadership and support of church people. Discusses parenting and adoption. Relates changes, both in and out of church, in the role of women, of freedom for children, young people's responsibilties. Mentions drug abuse and skinheads. Recalls church picnics, near drownings. Describes suitable clothing and head coverings for church attendance. Interviewer(s) - Elaine Bolitho Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-009243: OHC-009244 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s) - printed. 1 Electronic document(s) - transcript. 1 interview(s). 1.15 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-2972, OHDL-000930. Portrait photograph of Lynnette Bielawski

Date: 30 Jun 1996

From: CORSO 50th anniversary oral history project

By: Stocker, Dulcie, 1921-1999

Reference: OHInt-0504/22

Description: Dulcie Stocker (nee Watson) born Christchurch 1921. Describes parents, father's work as a cabinet maker, the depression and decline of cabinet making. Recalls doing commercial course at Digby's College, maternity training at Essex Maternity Home and practical training at Waikari and Rangiora. Undertook brief district nursing course and was sent to Kaitaia and describes life as a district nurse and being informed about protocol. Refers to lack of training in cultural practices. Compares differences between Maori/Pakeha relations in Kaitaia and Tologa Bay where she later did district nursing. Recalls being shocked when war was declared and talks about emotion of people coming back from War [World War II]. Refers to American soldiers. Recalls sailing for Britain ca 1949 and describes nursing experience in London, including brief period looking after father of Kathleen Ferrier. Recalls meeting future husband, grandson of Archdeacon Stocker from Invercargill. Details feelings about pacifism and alcohol. Refers to adoption of two children. Discusses support for CORSO and being involved in clothing drive and Vietnam and Springbok protests. Mentions visit of Bishop Tutu; GATT ; Taitua project; Rogernomics; growth of multinationals and involvement with Amnesty International. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Cecily McNeill Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-011246-011248 ; OHC-005528-005530 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3927. 5 coloured photographs: 3 of [Dulcie Stocker, 1996?] and one of Dulcie and Peter Stocker with grandchildren, Aug '65 and one Jan '86.

Date: 2001

By: Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: H-673-068/089

Description: Cartoons on political and social issues. Comment about a biased referee during the Wellington vs Canterbury Ranfurly Shield match. Jenny Shipley threatens to deal ruthlessly with anyone in her caucus who plots against her. All Black selectors search for new talent in war zones. All Black coach looks to recruit referee Steve Walsh for the next All Black tour as he has shown he can single handedly alter the course of a game. Michael Cullen gifts Helen Clark and Jim Anderton the National Airline, Air New Zealand. Osama bin Laden speaks from the security of the Afghanistan mountain cave. Jenny Shipley steps down from National Party leadership, Bill English is nervous about what this means for him. Helen Clark's big moment - she is about to speak to the President of the United States but she's in bed, and he makes the toll call collect. Gary Toomy is paid out by taxpayer money to leave the Air New Zealand Board. The public try and understand why the Muslim world hasn't retaliated against bin Laden for causing the deaths of over 300 Pakistanis in the twin towers attack. President Bush tries to reassure the American public following the Sept. 11 attacks. Damage is assesses in Kabul following a series of wars, the last attacks being from the United States led forces. Comment on the daily and new dangers facing United States representatives. The Pentagon announces they are now dropping more food into Afghanistan than they are blowing up. Comment on the world wide fear of anthrax. Shows the Lions team, winners of the 2000 rugby tournament are in 2001 the pussycats of the competition. Rod Donald stands up to Jim Anderton on their reasons for choosing GE as their bottom-line issue when considering whether to support the coalition or not. Shows the political double-talk and deals being made over the growing refugee crisis. Shows that military force is no respecter of any religion. Shows Auckland Mayor, John Banks walking on water. Shows the hit and miss nature of American airstrikes in Afghanistan where innocent targets are frequently hit by accident. Wayne Mason's song 'Nature Enter Me' wins best NZ song at the same time NZ is divided over Genetic Engineering. Shows everyday genetic engineering in action when an unattractive but wealthy man asks a young and attractive woman to have children with him. Quantity: 23 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

Date: 1917-2003

From: Pacific Manuscripts Bureau : Records of the Pacific Area

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-08-1239

Description: Land court minuted books, volumes 1-12, August 1941-December 2003, indexed, some volumes badly damaged; together with Minutes of adoption cases, 1917-1932, Minutes of adoption orders, 1917-1924; and Niue High Court Land Division Appeals Minute Book, May-November 1992. The Nuie Department archives were damaged by sea surges associated with Cyclone Heta in January 2004. Many of the Land Court Minute Books were saturated which washed away water-soluable ink and in some cases led to mould damage. Quantity: 4 microfilm reel(s). Finding Aids: Complete listing at http://rspas.anu.edu.au/pambu/finals/searchLong.php.

Date: Oct 1989

From: Hunt, Jonathan Lucas (Rt Hon), 1938- : Parliamentary papers

Reference: 2003-044-5/12

Description: Published by Standing Committee on Social Issues, Legislative Council, Parliament of New South Wales Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 20 April 1988 - 20 Apr 1988

From: Nelson and Golden Bay Oral History Project

By: Thomas, Ruth Ida Carter, 1905-1996

Reference: OHInt-0053/27

Description: Ruth Thomas was born in Wellington on 22 July 1905. Describes the circumstances of her birth and her adoption by Edward and Alice Hindley of Tarakohe. Notes that her birth name was Carter. Describes her education, including time at Sacred Heart Convent in Nelson, and early marriage in 1919. Describes finding out about her birth mother and attitudes to adoption then. Talks about her husband and his family background, their marriage, sexual knowledge, childbirth and their family. Recalls their move to Onekaka and his work at the iron works, travel by sea between Golden Bay and Nelson, the isolation of living at Glovers Flat, Anatoki during the Depression while her husband was road building and thrift during the Depression. Gives her views on adoption. Venue - Takaka : 1988 Interviewer(s) - Rosie Little Venue - Mrs Thomas' home at Onekaka Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-003122; OHC-003123 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 595.

Date: 11 July 1993 - 11 Jul 1993

From: Women in a Mining Town, Waihi 1883-1993, Oral History Project

By: Adams, Kathleen Mary McCullagh, 1936-2005

Reference: OHInt-0067/001

Description: Kathleen Mary McCulloch Adams born at the farm at Waitete Bridge, Waihi. Outlines family background: mother came to Waihi 1919 as a war bride; maternal grandmother was Irish; great grandfather worked on station owned by Sir Heaton Rhodes; grandfather spoke fluent Maori which he learned on Banks Peninsula; father worked in mine and also ran a 50 acre dairy farm until 1943, when he went droving. Describes the culture shock experienced by mother on arrival in New Zealand. Refers to Mrs Giddons, another war bride in the area. Recalls: concern for mother's relatives during war; trauma at station to farewell or welcome troops; other effects of war and the depression. Trained as a primary school teacher and recalls teaching at Thames Central and appointment to Peachgrove Intermediate, Hamilton before returning to Waihi 1958-1968. Refers to Hilton Thompson, head of Peachgrove Intermediate School, Hamilton. Discusses parental involvement in education. Adopted two children and describes procedure of adoption at that time. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Waihi Other - Very little biographical information available Interviewer(s) - Rose MacBeth Venue - Waihi Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-00528A; OHV-0271 Quantity: 1 Interview(s). 1 transcript(s). 45 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available AB-1235.

Date: 21 Sep 1992-22 Sep 1992 - 21 Sep 1992 - 22 Sep 1992

From: Royal New Zealand Plunket Society Oral History Project

By: White, Mary Truby, 1904-2002

Reference: OHInt-0314/13

Description: Talks about her adoption by Sir Frederick and Lady Bella Truby King. Gives some details about her birth family, contact with her birth mother and feelings about adoption. Recalls living in a house at Seacliff Mental Hospital, education at the Archerfield Private Boarding School in Dunedin, childhood activities, and the house built at Karitane by Truby King. Talks about Truby King's activities, relationship with Bella and personal qualities. Describes doing a Kindergarten training course in Wellington followed by Karitane training in Auckland. Recalls taking a Karitane nursing position in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, travelling from there to England with the Clark family and resigning from the position of caring for the baby. Describes poor health and a return to New Zealand. Notes that the Truby King family now lived at Melrose, Wellington. Gives details about living and working in Australia for a number of years with the Mothercraft Society and a factory establised by Truby King selling baby food products. Describes the establishment of the Melrose baby food factory. Explains the focus of Truby King's work on baby feeding. Talks about Bella King's death and the expectation that she would take on her role. Describes writing a Mothercraft book, biography of Truby King, articles for Australian women's magazines and poetry. Describes travelling to London and France with Truby King, his declining health and last years. Talks about her marriage to Tony White, living in Adelaide and thoughts about Karitane and Plunket practices after having her two children. Comments on the extent to which her early life was devoted to Truby King and Plunket, his opposition to her contact with her birth family and her secret relationship with her birth mother and sister. Venue - South Australia : 1992 Interviewer(s) - Jim Sullivan Venue - Tusmore, South Australia Accompanying material - Photocopy of telegram from the Queen received on the death of Frederick Truby King, and Mary Truby King's reply. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-004834; OHC-004835; OHC-004836; OHC-004837; OHC-004838 Quantity: 5 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 4.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 879. Photocopy of photo of Mary King aged 24 at Melrose; photocopy of photo of Mary King about the same age; photocopy of photo of Truby King and Mrs King at Seacliff House, photocopy of photo of Truby King's mother (nee Mary Chilman); colour portrait photograph of Mary White in 1992; colour portrait photograph of Mary and Tony White in 1992.

Date: 12 Nov 1992

From: A Century of Orphans and Orphanages in New Zealand : an oral history project

By: McKillop, Andrew Hugh, 1905-1997; Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand

Reference: OHInt-0007-11

Description: Andrew (Andy) Hugh McKillop born 1905, admitted to orphanage - Presbyterian home, Brooklyn, 1909 and transferred to Presbyterian Home, Berhampore, 1912. Left 1920. Interview talks about an unknown sister, Muriel who was adopted. Gives background to Bailey name and Olsen grandparents. Gives reasons for admittance. Recalls first day at orphanage, death of mother and sibling sister's home life. Mentions Mr and Mrs Mills, orphanage supervisors / carers. Gives Mills family background. Talks about schools at Newtown, 1909-1912. Refers to Governor General Islington opening new orphanage. Describes move to new building. Refers to Mrs Nicols ex inmate. Mentions annual picnic by Commercial Travellers Club. Recalls tragedy at Titahi Bay picnic and rescue of a Frances Hawkins. Refers to payments (contributions) by father. Mentions military training at 14 years with Cadet / Territorials. Talks about Influenza epidemic. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Lower Hutt Other - scant biographical information provided Interviewer(s) - Peggy Crawford Venue - 941 High St, Lower Hutt Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-006001 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s) (index). 1 interview(s). 45 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - other AB 1329. Search dates: 1905 - 1992

Date: 11 July 1993 - 11 Jul 1993

From: Women in a Mining Town, Waihi 1883-1993, Oral History Project

By: McInnes, Estelle Mary, active 1977-1993

Reference: OHInt-0067/010

Description: Estelle Mary McInnes (nee Fletcher) born Balclutha. Gives a little family background - mother suffered from post natal depression. Recalls growing up in several areas of the South Island - Clinton, Inangahua Junction, Rahui, before going as a boarder to Waitaki Girls' College, Oamaru where she remained until the end of 6th form. Describes work experience with handicapped children, at Kew Home, Dunedin as a nurse aide, before going to university. Graduated with degree in education, aimed at the handicapped child. Mentions setting up a school in Oamaru dealing with children from dysfunctional homes. Recalls meeting and marrying husband who was studying medicine. Moved to Waihi 1977 and gives reasons for giving up work. Describes the medical unit where husband worked as a GP (general practitioner). Adopted two children and discusses the inherited character. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Waihi Other - limited biographical information available Interviewer(s) - Rose MacBeth Venue - Council Chambers, Waihi Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-005833A; OHV-0271A Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 1 videocassette(s). 45 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available AB-1240.

Date: 14 July 1993 - 14 Jul 1993

From: Woodford House Oral History Project

By: Fothergill, Margaret Joyce, 1930-

Reference: OHInt-0061/14

Description: Margaret Fothergill was an adopted daughter of Dorice Mary Holland, headmistress of Woodford House 1923-1941. Gives a detailed account of Miss Holland's background, education at University and her teaching career, starting in Te Kuiti in primary teaching and going to Auckland Diocesan School for a couple of years before becoming headmistress of Woodford House. Talks about being adopted and recalls what it was like at Woodford House, being the only illegimitate child in the school. Describes adoption in that era and explains private deals done by doctors. Mentions her brother who was also adopted by Miss Holland. Recalls contacting polio and being paralysed for a year. Discusses the damage done to Woodford House School during the Napier earthquake and explains Miss Holland's role in getting the money to have it repaired. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Raumati Interviewer(s) - Mary Varnham Venue - 57B Raumati Road, Raumati Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-005657-005659; OHLC-001650-001651 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 2.10 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available AB-1169. One photogaph of Margaret Fothergill's mother (adopted mother), Mary Holland, headmistress of Woodford House 1923-1941 and one photocopy of b&w photograph of Margaret Holland (later Fothergill), with her mother, Mary Holland, circa 1938.

Date: 21 Jan 1983 and 29 Jan 1983 - 21 Jan 1983 - 29 Jan 1983

From: Masterton South Rotary Club Oral History Project.

By: Barr, Ethel May, 1894-1988

Reference: OHInt-0015-10

Description: Ethel Barr nee Braggins, born 1894 in Masterton. Talks about family life; her mother's problems as an unmarried mother; illegitimacy; the family history; great grandfather as the first policeman in Greytown; grandfather as the hotel keeper at the Rising Sun Hotel. Describes the family home; grandfather doing the cooking; pre sewerage days; Daniell's Mill; Miss Fraser who ran a laundry; Mrs Burridge who ran the brewery; Mr and Mrs O'Leary. Recalls the days she was actively involved in politics; Michael Joseph Savage; Mr Marshall; Walter Nash; Sir Keith Holyoake. Remembers childhood; alcohol; discipline; dancing and singing; birthdays; religion; talks about past attitudes towards Catholics in Masterton; class distinctions; Maori neighbours: Waaka, Rimene, Mundy, Kuratene; relationships with Maori; relationships between Pakeha men and Maori women; German immigrants; husband as a soldier in World War I; local personalities: George and Kathleen Wong, Mr Yee - the greengrocer, Ah Lop, Beetham, Bunny, Bidwell; education at Central School with Miss Woolf (headmistress), Peter Jackson (headmaster); Wairarapa Technical School. Describes meeting husband; sex education; music; cinema; early employment; transport; worked at the Club Hotel (later the Midland); Queens Hotel (later Windsor House); bought a sweet shop; early marital problems; Mr Whatman; the influenza epidemic of 1918; as manager of Adams Bruce; fostering children; the effect of the Depression; involvement with the local theatrical society and mentions Mrs Phil Daniells, John Lawson, Margaret Robinson. Discusses early Masterton: H J Jones, Ewington, C E Daniell, O'Leary, Hunter, Doctor Hosking; early mayors, the remittance men, Queen Victoria's death, King Edward VII's coronation; Boer War; the opening of the abbatoirs; Tui, Jim and Ricky Long, the butchers; the Salvation Army soup kitchen; prohibition; the Masterton Opera House, mentions Gladys Moncrieff; the connection of electricity; Masterton during World War II, earthquake of 1942, the running of Tin Hut Hotel. Venue - Masterton Interviewer(s) - Judith Fyfe Venue - Flat 7, Panama Home, Masterton Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-004848 - OHC-004852 Quantity: 5 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 4.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 891. Search dates: 1894 - 1983

Date: 6 October 1992 - 06 Oct 1992

From: Nurses and Midwives Oral History Project

By: McEwan, Rita, 1918-2006

Reference: OHInt-0138/5

Description: Rita McEwan born Christchurch, adopted into the McEwan family. Recalls fruit picking at Nelson. Commenced nursing career in a mental hospital, 1940-1943. Describes medications and treatments available including introduction of intravenous convulsive therapy and first electrical convulsive therapy - unmodified. Talks about types of patients and nursing required. Describes Occupational therapy in the 1940s. Describes general training at Cook Hospital, Gisborne. Reference to Iris Martin. Recalls returning to Nelson as sole tutor. Discusses experiences as tutor at School of Occupational Therapy and Nursing School (Auckland Mental Hospital). Refers to Dr Blake-Palmer and prescription. Talks about development of psychiatric nursing and discusses various treatments - `prolonged narcosis' and malaria treatment (raising temperature to affect the brain). Mentions doctors Ken Stallworthy and Fraser McDonald. Recalls attending Post Graduate school on bursary. Reference to Barbara Sumner. Mentions lectures by Arthur Fieldhouse (Education) and Professor Adcock (Psychology). Talks about position with WHO. Describes setting up a psychiatric hospital and insulin in therapy and schizophrenic patients. Describes experience in Singapore. Discusses WHO team. Gives experiences as nurse inspector. Recalls acceptance for WHO position and setting up school of psychiatric nursing. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Marie Burgess Venue - Paramata Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-006239, O06240, 006241, 006242 Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 4 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-1424.

Date: 31 August 1994 - 31 Aug 1994

From: National Council of Women: Narratives from a century - oral history project

By: Barrance, Margaret Elsie, 1916-2007; Redwood, Marian, active 1994

Reference: OHInt-0387/03

Description: Margaret Barrance (nee McIntosh) born Timaru but moved to Christchurch while still young. Outlines family background - Scottish and Irish grandparents. Explains the effect the Depression had on family. Describes intake requirements for nursing and type of work undertaken during training. Worked in sweet shop after leaving school. Recalls queues of people waiting for handouts - no work and no unemployment benefit. Describes work of Mrs Teresa Greeb. Refers to 1938 when `Free hospital' arrived. Talks about Army career and describes life at Burnham. Recalls trip to Italy on British troop ship `Dunota Castle' and describes life in Italy and hospital life. Mentions Fascists. Describes the New Zealand hospital in Bari. Describes Assisi and the war in its final stages. Recalls VE Celebrations. Mentions Brigadier Crump. Talks about career after the war as a Child Welfare Officer - reference to Adoptions Officer - explains placement of babies, criteria etc. Was second in charge of Child Welfare Department, Hutt Valley (1961). Explains changes (1974) to Child Welfare Division and Social Security Department. Was local and National President of Soroptimists, Lower Hutt. Recalls involvement with National Council of Women and describes issues involved with. Mentions dealing with the Abortion Act and her membership of the Social Welfare Group (Standing Committee). Mentions Nola McDonald and Miriam Dell. Was also a member of the Catholic Womens League (CWL). Describes time on Committee of Rannerdale House, a patriotic welfare home for returned service men and Lady Freyberg Home. Is an Honorary life member and Gold Star holder of RSA. Explains becomming a JP in 1980. Venue - Lower Hutt Interviewer(s) - Marian Redwood Venue - Lower Hutt Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-006296-006297 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 1.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-1439. Two photographs - one studio portrait of Margaret as a nursing sister, Christchurch Hospital (1942) and one coloured photograph taken in Lower Hutt, outside home about 1990?

Date: 1 Sep 1992

From: Royal New Zealand Plunket Society Oral History Project

By: Cressey, Mildred Anne, 1934-

Reference: OHInt-314/20

Description: Describes her childhood on the family dairy farm at Katikati. Talks about looking after the farm with her mother while her father was in the Air Force in World War II. Recalls wanting to be a vet, being discouraged and becoming a nurse. Talks about training in Auckland, the strong discipline involved in nursing training, the compulsory nature of living in the nurses' home and the hierarchical nature of hospitals. Describes working in the children's ward and the decision to train as a Plunket nurse. Notes that training was at Karitane Hospital in Dunedin. Talks about donations of breast milk to the hospital, mothercraft for mothers, the absence of solo mothers and the secrecy of adoption. Describes working in district (nursing) as well as Karitane and marrying David Cressey. Talks about working at the Helen Deem Pre-School while her children were young. Looks at changes during the 1970s including the funding crisis for Karitane hospitals, the diminishing influence of Plunket and the beginning of the New Zealand Nurses Union. Describes her secondment to Head Office at the time of the closure of the Karitane Hospital and her appointment to the position of Director of Nursing Services in 1982. Comments on frustration with Plunket structure and administration, conflict with the Health Department and difficulties for volunteers. Talks about Plunket Society presidents and a speech which was negatively received at the 1989 Maori Health Hui. Venue - Dunedin : 1992 Interviewer(s) - Jim Sullivan Venue - Maori Hill, Dunedin Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 865. Colour portrait photograph of Anne Cressey and Jim Sullivan in 1992

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.