Teaching

Date: Sep-Nov 1995

By: New Zealand Educational Institute; Neville Lambert Memorial Oral Archive; Lambert, Neville, 1939-1993

Reference: OHColl-0585

Description: The purpose of these interviews is to create a record of twentieth century primary education as recalled by past members of the NZEI and others in the education community. Interviewer(s) - Valerie Craven Interviewer(s) - John Willis Neville Lambert was a member of NZEI Te Riu Roa from 1958 until his death in 1993 while serving as NZEI's national president. In 1994 NZEI established an oral archive as a way of acknowledging his contribution to NZEI and primary education Quantity: 102 C60 cassette(s). 34 printed abstract(s). 1 videocassette(s). 2 folder(s). 38 interview(s). 2 event(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete for 33 interviews.

Date: 10 Nov 1999

From: New Zealand Netherlands Foundation oral history project, stage two

By: Smaal, Elizabeth, 1948?-; Van Zon, Carla Marja, 1952-

Reference: OHInt-0484-06

Description: Carla van Zon was born in Auckland in 1952. Gives details of her family and her parent's emigration from the Netherlands. Mentions they went to Indonesia. Describes her father's interest in farming and becoming a farm hand. Notes her mother taught contemporary dance. Recalls her parents speaking Dutch, their Dutch friends, the food they ate, St Nicholas, early hardships, her parent's commitment to being New Zealanders and the tension between the two cultures. Gives her impressions on visiting the Netherlands. Talks about travelling round Europe in a campervan. Recalls returning to New Zealand to teach, disliking teaching and travelling in Asia before studying at George Washington University in Washington D.C. Talks about returning to New Zealand. Comments on an experience on a marae and her pride in being Dutch. Describes doing contract work for arts organisations, working for the International Festival of the Arts and becoming director. Mentions her work ethic and financial expertise. Describes visits of Dutch relations to New Zealand. Mentions camping holidays. Comments on learning the Dutch language. Discusses her schooling and interest in maths, dance and sports. Explains her choice of contemporary dance at the Physical Education School at Otago University and other subjects studied towards an MA. Discusses her family, religious background, being an achiever and her definition of herself as a Dutch New Zealander. Interviewer(s) - Elizabeth Smaal Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 1.50 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2708.

Date: 2013-2017

From: McLeod, Jennifer Helen, 1941-2022: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-12580-66

Description: Comprises inward correspondence (emails and letters), pertaining to personal and music related matters, from various individuals and organisations to McLeod. Subject matter includes: 2013 Wellington Gold Awards, recitals, McLeod's music, and teaching and former colleagues at Victoria University of Wellington, lectures, scholarship, funerals, health and socialising. Also enclosed are two draft articles in conversation with McLeod. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript with annotations, holograph. Processing information: Not all names indexed. Items in MS-Papers-12580-65 and MS-Papers-12580-66 were received collated together with a note from donor.

Date: 1999

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

Reference: H-558-042/063

Description: Political cartoons. Nato forces are briefed on their bombing target which is surrounded by civilian services like hospitals and schools. The Police encourage IBM to take their INCIS computer and jump off a bridge. IBM spent millions of taxpayer dollars on creating a new Police computer system that never worked. Mt Eden prison guards try to work out how prisoners are getting out and drugs getting in. Admidst the ruins of Belgrade Milosevic stands victorious. The Police consider getting rid of the INCIS computer to a crime consortium believing it will stop them dead in their tracks like it has done to the Police. Milosevic uses peace talks to buy time to destroy war crimes evidence. Police operations are stoped in their tracks by the weight of the INCIS computer disaster. Comment on retailers selling liquor to underagedrinkers The Serbs pull out of Kosovo as Nato forces enter the area. Comment on the New Zealand cricket team making hard work out of limited over cricket. The Soviets welcome the Nato forces to Yugoslavia. Shows a ship load of Chinese boat people on a collision course with New Zealand as the National coalition Government passes emergency legislation allowing mass, indefinite detention of asylum seekers. Inland Revenue Department assures the public that all small and powerless taxpayers are bullied equally. Serbia puts the blame for large scale death and destruction in Kosovo on the Nato bombing campaign. Shows newspaper ad for a crown entity boss, all perks and no responsibility. Minister of Immigration, Tuariki Delamere sets one standard for migrants and another for himself and his family. Jenny Shipley shoots TV news presenter, John Hawkesby in the head with a rubber arrow. He received a substantial pay-out when his contract was terminated. The Mongrel Mob supports Tony Ryall's plans to introduce tougher penalties for home invasion, if it relates to their homes being invaded but not their neighbours. Comment on breach of privilege by the Prime Minister Jenny Shipley and TVNZ over the John Hawkesby pay-out. Rugby supporters froze to their seats during a recent rugby match. Poor school results restrict career options for students. Jenny Shipley has put both her feet in her mouth over the John Hawkesby TVNZ pay-out affair. Quantity: 22 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

Date: 1922-1963

From: Pacific Manuscripts Bureau : Records of the Pacific Area

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-08-1164

Description: Comprise papers on mission education in Melanesia; papers on education in Papua New Guinea, both pre- and post-World War II; papers on education in Nauru; papers on the South Pacific Commission, the Honolulu Conference 1936; correspondence, miscellaneous papers, and photographs. Source of title - Supplied Groves was a Supervisor of Education in New Guinea 1922-1926, Director of Education in Nauru 1931-1936 and Advisor on Education in the Solomons 1939-1940, and Director of Education in Papua New Guinea ca 1945-1958. He was also involved in Melanesian anthropolgy during the 1930s. Quantity: 9 microfilm reel(s). Finding Aids: Detailed inventory available Guide to the papers included in Reel 1.. Provenance: After his death Groves' papers were transferred to the University of Papua New Guinea and catalogued in 1972 by John A Collier.

Date: 31 May 2001

From: Anglo-Indian lives oral history project

By: Hansen, Robert Haig, 1918-2009

Reference: OHInt-0562/05

Description: Robert Haig Hansen was born in 1918 at Dehra Dun. Talks of his British and New Zealand passports, citizenship and residence in Britain. Relates that he was in Borneo at the time of independence and talks of the wartime there. Mentions that his maternal grandfather and father were bandmasters in India while his mother was a pianist and singer and sons are musicians. Mentions the boarding schools which he, his brother and sister attended. Details his family members and their silk business in Kashmir, their house and servants' living arrangements. Talks about food, clubs and sports. Recounts details of his father's death, his mother's remarriage, her move to New Zealand and sheepfarming. Describes meeting his wife, talks of her army background in India and marrying in Britain. Mentions his ability in speaking and writing languages. Recalls working as an unpaid teacher, an RAF pilot, joining the police as a civilian, being the Governor's private secretary in Borneo. Talks of accommodation provided for the Duke of Edinburgh in Borneo and relates that he received an MBE in England in 1946. Recalls being a school caretaker and buying a dairy in New Zealand. Describes his wife's strokes and his cataracts and heart operation. Awards/funding - Project received an Oral History Grant Interviewer(s) - Dorothy McMenamin Accompanying material - Genealogical table for the Hansen family and handwritten war memoirs of Wilfred Griffin, brother-in-law of the Interviewee. Includes photocopies of various certificates and letters. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-008506, OHC-008507 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 1 interview(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-2642.

Date: 14 Mar 2000

From: Women's Studies Association feminist oral history project

By: Julian, Rae Scott, 1941-

Reference: OHInt-0556-06

Description: Rae Julian was born in Marton in 1941. Describes her Maori grandmother's relationship with her children after marriage separation. Talks about her father, school experiences, and stereotypical messages about being a girl. Describes Canterbury University years and Teachers College. Discusses marriage to Robin Julian in 1963, teaching, a year in London, and having children. Describes life as a young mother in Feilding, and moving to Wellington in 1972 where her interest in women's issues developed. Discusses involvement with the Society for Research on Women (SROW). Discusses research as J R MacKenzie Fellow. Talks about International Women's Year, 1975, and Women's Electoral Lobby. Comments on work at Labour Research Unit with Rosslyn Noonan and Judith Aitken. Describes her leadership role in several organisations. Talks about becoming Human Rights Commissioner 1987-1992, and its associated challenges and achievements, including banning corporal punishment in schools, equal employment opportunity issues, and campaigning for a Children's Commissioner. Describes subsequent work for United Nations in Cambodia 1992-1993 and a position as Volunteer Service Abroad Field Representative position in Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos. Describes work as Canada's Fund Co-ordinator in Pacific Islands. Reflects on the women's movement influences, including Phillida Bunkle and other important writers. Discussed influence of feminism on her life, feminist compromises in working life, Maori women's issues and feminism's gains for women. Comments on her current feminist interests including grassroots issues such as access to abortion and women living with violence. Interviewer(s) - Jill Abigail Accompanying material - Biographical information, curriculum vitae. Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 C62 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Electronic document(s) - abstract. 1 interview(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2654, OHDL-001003. Photocopies of 2 photos: portrait 1974 and group shot late 1990's

Date: 2 Sep 2001 - 02 Sep 2001

From: YWCA of Wellington and Hutt Valley oral history project

By: Wood, Marion, 1945-

Reference: OHInt-0590-1

Description: Marion Wood was born in Bombay, India in 1945. Talks about parents, family background and influence of father's socialist views. Mentions move to England, school years in Essex, university in Bristol, East Germany and Marseilles. Describes work at translations firm, decision to move to New Zealand and teacher training. Talks about teaching experiences in Wellington, and meeting Tim Shadbolt, Erich Geiringer, Gordon Tait and Carol Shand at a Student Congress. Describes interest in Tim Dyce's work on community and communal living. Talks about working as a voluntary community worker in Mount Victoria, Wellington for several years.Talks about marriage to James Kebbell, children, and experience of motherhood. Mentions helping establish Wellington's first Trade Aid shop, living in Samoa, involvement in groups such as the Coalition for Open Government, Council for Trade and Development, and Pesticides Action Network in 1980s. Briefly describes work as Director of Urban Training Centre for the Christian Ministry in 1985 (concerned with racism and sexism). Talks about involvement in feminism and facilitating structural analysis workshops in New Zealand and the Pacific. Talks about involvement in Wellington YWCA (Young Women's Christian Association') from 1983, becoming Executive Director of YWCA of Aotearoa-New Zealand. Discusses issues such as poverty, paid parental leave and prostitution law reform. Mentions helping establish Project Waitangi in 1986 and the Waitangi Consultancy Group. Talks about the impact of the New Right and the focus of voluntary groups on social at the expense of ecomomic issues during the 1990s. Talks about future goals and mentions women admired in YWCA. Interviewer(s) - Jill Abigail Accompanying material - Biographical information, CV, project release form. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-9079-80 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1.50 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2879. 2 photos (colour) holding banner on rally outside parliament

Date: 15 Feb 2001

From: The quality of life for older women oral history project

By: Harper, Audrey, 1925-

Reference: OHInt-0523/07

Description: Audrey Harper talks about living alone, accessing help in recent illnesses, and the possibility of going into a retirement home. Mentions her level of income, the extras which it covers including development of interests, home ownership and medical insurance. Describes the convenience of her local area. Talks of her early retirement and relief teaching, her role in the community writers' classes, writing crime stories and computer useage. Stresses the importance of social contacts, voluntary work and contact with neighbours. Explains how she copes with arthritis, gives advice to younger women and mentions a retirement course she went on. Relates the relevance of her early life on her outlook. Recalls the English winters, coming to New Zealand, the influence of teaching. Discusses the changes in society, sport in schools, World War II and her role in wartime. Interviewer(s) - Isobel Munro Accompanying material - 2 A4 sides of an essay by Audrey Harper entitled 'Growing Old? Growing older is better' which describes the effect of growing older and includes 6 tips on adjusting to it. Includes signature and date 19/02/2001. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-009089 Quantity: 1 printed abstract(s). 1 C60 cassette(s). 30 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA 2886.

Date: 07 Sep 1993

From: Bishop Julius Hall Old Girls' Association: Oral History Project

By: Mohammed, Elizabeth June, 1936-

Reference: OHInt-0326-12

Description: Elizabeth June Wylie was born in Invercargill in 1936. Backgrounds early life on farm and sisters academic achievements. Outlines decision to attend university in Christchurch 1954. Discusses life at Bishop Julius Hall, studying geography and music, and postgraduate teachers training. Recounts marriage in Fiji and life in a mixed marriage. Talks about Fiji climate, social structures, education practices, lifestyle and peoples. Discusses her family in depth. Interviewer(s) - Vickie Hearnshaw Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-012909 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available agreement form and biograpahical information at OHA-4493. Colour photograph of June Mohammed

Date: 9-10 May 1997

By: O'Regan, Catherine Lily, 1914-2002

Reference: OHColl-0465/1

Description: Catherine O'Regan was born in Wellington on 6 Apr 1914. Gives details of her family background including Irish ancestry on her mother's side. Recalls visiting her grandmother on the West Coast. Describes growing up in Island Bay with her mother, father and stepbrothers and stepsister. Describes her father's work building bridges. Recalls attending primary school at St Madeleine Sophie. Describes in detail attending Sacre Coeur (later Erskine College) where she was a boarder. Discusses attitudes towards Catholicism. Talks about working at Land and Income Tax and doing most of a Bachelor of Commerce at Victoria University before training to become a teacher. Discusses social life and entertainment including going to the pictures and balls. Describes meeting Barry O'Regan, their courtship and wedding. Recalls the Depression and World War II. Describes the birth of her children, their childhood and education. Discusses Barry O'Regan's partnership in the law firm Bell O'Regan and Dunphy and his becoming a High Court judge. Talks about her daughter Mary O'Regan and sister in law Pauline O'Regan, who is a nun. Comments on becoming Lady O'Regan. Describes nursing her husband. Interviewer(s) - Mary Varnham Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-007166 - OHC-007170 Quantity: 5 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-1766. Photograph of Cassie O'Regan on front of abstract

Date: 14 September 1999 - 14 Sep 1999

From: Race Relations Conciliators Oral History Project

By: Tauroa, Hiwi, 1927-2018

Reference: OHInt-0751-07

Description: New Zealand Race Relations Conciliator from 1980 to 1986. Born in Okaiawa, Taranaki, in 1927. Talks about his family background - gives reasons for being called Hiwi rather than his given name Edward. Mentions that his father spoke Maori - talks about the Latin-speaking Kaumatua at Kawhia and his father's important friends. Recalls attending primary school in Waima, Okaiawa and Kawhia - mentions the teachers, other students and travelling to school. Talks about learning Latin at Wesley College and his reasons for continuing his studies at Hawera Technical College - mentions working on a Jersey stud farm at Oeo during the school holidays. Discusses why he did choral work when he became a teacher - mentions singing at Runanga O Whaingaroa in Kaeo. Mentions Pakeha attitudes towards the establishment of Runanga and the reasons for his involvement in Whangaroa College. Recalls how he met his wife Pat. Discusses attending Auckland Teachers Training College and the reasons he agreed to teach at Wellington College. Tallks about accepting a position at Okato District High School in Taranaki. Mentions the students. Mentions principal Lloyd Tregoweth at Okaihau District High School. Recalls how he coached All Black Grant Fox's father. Also mentions the school's rugby team winning the Moascar Cup. Talks about accepting the position of principal at Tuakau College - mentions some of the parents' reaction to his appointment, his involvement with the Education Department, and the Maori students at Tuakau College. Discusses his later appointment as principal of Whangaroa College. Mentions how he was approached to become Race Relations Conciliator - mentions Sir James Henare, Piripi Mokena, Harry Dansey and Jim McLay. Talks about Human Rights Commissioner Pat Downey's reaction to the appointment. Talks about the staff of the Office of the Race Relations Conciliator - mentions Pita Sharples. Describes the changing nature of cases brought to the Office during his time as Conciliator. Discusses gangs and how the Office remedied the lack of outreach programmes - recalls playing rugby at Mt Eden prison and Office's contact with gangs. Defines race relations - describes race relation networks and how they were set up. Discusses the lack of understanding about race relations. Talks about New Zealand's record of race relations - discusses the Treaty of Waitangi negotiations and a possible land dispute in Kaeo. Discusses the future of race relations in New Zealand and the importance of the media in reporting race relations. Talks about local schools and the importance of having local input into local issues - recalls the reason for establishing youth forums. Discusses the importance of the education initiatives undertaken by the Office. Discusses his appointment to the Committee of Youth and Law in Our Municipal Society in 1981 - mentions Tau Henare. Talks about the establishment of the Ethical Affairs councils. Discusses biculturalism and multiculturalism. Mentions a trip to China with the China Friendship Society and the establishment of the China New Zealand Maori (CHINZMA) - mentions Rewi Alley. Discusses the concept of whanaungatanga and family - gives comparisons between Tikanga Maori and Pakeha customs. Talks about the 1981 Springbok Tour to New Zealand - recalls a visit to South Africa around the same time. Talks about Pacific Island rugby players and the All Blacks. Discusses the use of the haka by the All Blacks. Discusses overseas trips while Race Relations Conciliator - recalls trip to the United Nations in Geneva and a trip to Wales and Ireland. Mentions Draft Declarations on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and relations with American Indian groups at the United Nations. Recalls the building of the Whare Tipuna room in the New Zealand Embassy in Beijing in 1986 - elaborates on how the room was given the name 'He Pakeaka' (Pakiaka). Mentions the Totara wood panels that were carved by different iwi and the role of the carver Paki Harrison. Access Contact - See Oral History Librarian Interviewer(s) - Megan Hutching Accompanying material - Copy of 'He Pakiaka' by Patricia Tauroa, a booklet on the Whare Tipuna room at the New Zealand Embassy, Beijing, China; copies of published articles from magazines and newspapers Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-012719, OHC-012720, OHC-012721, OHC-012722 Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-5447 Abstract Available - transcript(s) available. Photocopied articles include copies of photographs of Hiwi Tauroa Search dates: 1927 - 1999 Processing information: Record updated 28 October 2022 to clarify posiiton of Lloyd Tregoweth at Okaihau District High School.

Date: 7 April 2000 - 07 Apr 2000

From: Race Relations Conciliators Oral History Project

By: Clarke, Herbert John Te Kauru, 1942-

Reference: OHInt-0751-01

Description: New Zealand Race Relations Conciliator from 1992 to 1995. Born in Te Araroa, 1942. Recalls attending Te Araroa School - describes moving to Auckland to attend St Stephen's College. Describes Tikanga Maori at St Steven's College. Discusses attending Auckland Teacher's Training College and describes how he got a job teaching in Maori schools on the east coast of the North Island - mentions Hoani Waititi. Mentions time he spent teaching in Awanui, Wairoa, Te Teko, and at Epuni Primary School. Recalls 'pioneering' the teaching of Te Reo at Wainuiomata College - mentions wife Kathy. Also mentions teaching at Aotea College and being the principal of Ngata Memorial College, Ruatoria. Recalls getting the Woolfe Fisher Scholarship - describes his study as well as the countries and schools he visited - mentions Eton. Recalls his appointment to the Winston Churchill Trust Board. Discusses his appointment at Wellington High School and Community Institute upon return to New Zealand. Recalls being seconded to the Department of Education. Talks about being invited to take up the position of Race Relations Conciliator - recalls race relations in New Zealand at the time of his appointment. Describes seminars relating to race relations that were organised and run by the Office of the Race Relations Conciliator in conjunction with local government authorities. Discusses the Office's involvement in the Moutoa Gardens dispute, the Whangape dispute and the Conciliator's role in the protests at Waitangi on Waitangi Day - mentions Ken Mair. Discusses how the Office dealt with complaints - discusses biculturalism and multiculturalism. Access Contact - See Oral History Librarian Interviewer(s) - Megan Hutching Accompanying material - Copies of published articles from journals and newspapers Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-012706, OHC-012707 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2.03 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-5441 Abstract Available - transcript(s) available. 'Justice Matters' Journal, December 1999/ Issues 8, and photocopied articles include copies of photographs of John Clarke Search dates: 1942 - 2000

Date: 20 June and 8 July 2003 - 20 Jun 2003 - 08 Jul 2003

From: Oral history of cycling in New Zealand

By: Kennett, Jonathan Peter, 1967-; Mulheron, John Joseph, 1924-2006

Reference: OHColl-0821-01

Description: Interview with Jack Mulheron born 1924 in Te Awamutu. Son of Patrick James and Anne Sarah Mulheron who immigrated to New Zealand from London, England after the Great War. Mentions his parents settling in Karori, Wellington and his strict Catholic schooling and scholarship at Saint Patrick's College. Talks about his Irish heritage and Catholicism in detail and his personal annexation from the church. Describes his first trip away from home on a cycling trip on the Gentle Annie Road between Taihape and Napier. Discusses playing hockey and going on to be a representative in the New Zealand Hockey Team. Talks about his marriage to Sonia in a Registry Office in Sydney and the controversy this caused. Recalls various jobs including the Merchant Navy and becoming involved in the 1951 Waterside dispute. Talks about the fear of communism in New Zealand, the influence of McCarthy, and how unionists were ostracised following the 1951 Strike. Describes his career change in becoming a teacher. Discusses his beliefs that children should be taught to ask questions and demand answers. Mentions his first school, Karori West and his views on the "values" that were being taught at this time. Refers to Professor Geering who was charged with heresy in the 1950s. Describes his time at Kaiwharawhara School in detail, his plans for it as an alternative school for Maori, and its closure. Discusses the various politics surrounding the education system and religion including the Education Act and Integration Act. Talks about forming the Committee for the Defence of Secular Education (CDSE), later known as the Society for the Protection of Public Education (SPPE). Mentions various politicians including Helen Clark and Jim Anderton. Explains his unpopularity with the unions (PPTA and NZEI) over the Integration Act. Discusses his thoughts about the influence of Christianity in education and politics. Interviewer(s) - Jonathan Kennett Quantity: 5 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Electronic document(s) abstract. 1 interview(s). 5 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-4157, OHDL-000030. Colour photograph of Jack Mulheron. Black and white photographs of Jack Mulheron at Kaiwharawhara School Search dates: 1924 - 2003

Date: 1946

From: New Zealand. Parliamentary Library : Papers relating to World War One and World War Two

By: Smith, Arthur Kingston, 1911-1981

Reference: MSX-9562

Description: Volume is a carbon copy typescript of Arthur K Smith's work 'Life in Northern Italy'. Manuscript was typed by Miss Valmai R Baird at Wingatui Otago in 1945 and 1946. The narrative covers Smith's last nine months in Northern Italy serving with the Number One New Zealand Convalescent Depot at Senigallia. Topics include military life, travel, local people, hospital treatment, education, and hockey. Smith describes his admittance to hospital for worms and treatment at Bari, also discusses his inferiority complex [mental health]. On leave he travelled to cities such as Rome, Venice, Loreto, and San Marino, and viewed local castles, including for Gradara. Smith describes military accomodation such as Albergo Danielli and the New Zealand Forces Club at Venice. A teacher before the war, Smith continued his interest in education visiting Rome University and Tasso primary school. Smith records the announcement of and celebration of Victory over Europe Day. A hockey player, Smith continued his sporting activities and describes matches and playing hockey with the New Zealand Forces Hockey team. At the end of the memoir Smith leaves Italy to return to New Zealand. The memoir mentions the names of several people Smith met including Padre West, Lew Billington, Ken White of Gore, Vern Joel, Sergeant Major W R Hardy, Sergeant Major B M A Maslin, Sergeant T Heene, Sergeant A Stevens, Corporal A Williams, Bombardier V Joel, Driver L H Shillington, Private Hayes, Reg Hayden, and Jack Maydon. The diary contains illustrations including a sketch map of Venice. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 volume(s) Diary with illustrations. Physical Description: Black cover, bound typescript, with title and General Assembly Library logo embossed in gold on front cover. 25.5 x 20.2 cm

Date: 1987

By: University of Canterbury. Department of Education

Reference: 89-012

Description: Papers delivered on various aspects of education; list of papers presented with collection Source of title - Supplied Relationship complexity - Published set presumably sent to the Library via Legal Deposit and should be in the Printed Collections Arrangement: Generally the papers delivered by New Zealanders have been input under Name as have those with a New Zealand content; the non-New Zealand presenters and papers have been described in Scope and contents First joint AARE/ANZARE conference, held at University of Canterbury, Dec 1987; these papers were not published Quantity: 1 box(es). 0.30 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescripts and printed matter Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, per Legal Deposit, Jan 1989 Processing information: Folders 01-09 have now been listed described

Date: 22 September 1999 - 22 Sep 1999

From: Race Relations Conciliators Oral History Project

By: Hirsh, Walter, 1936-

Reference: OHInt-0751-02

Description: New Zealand Race Relations Conciliator from 1986 to 1989. Born in Munchen-Gladbach, Germany, in 1936. Mentions family's arrival in New Zealand and their settlement in Milton - discusses family members left behind in Germany. Mentions fathers involvment in Dunedin's Jewish community - describes the barriers his family experienced in practicing their religion - compares Jewish experience of assimilation in New Zealand and Australia. Recalls attending Macandrew Intermediate and Otago Boys School in Dunedin, before travelling overseas in 1955 - gives reasons for visiting Israel. Discusses attending Wellington Teachers' College and graduating in 1959 before teaching in Wellington - mentions marriage to wife Adele in 1959. Talks about receiving the 1975 Fulbright Fellowship - describes the areas of research undertaken and visiting various bilingual programmes with the Navaho and Mohawk Indians in the United States and Canada. Discusses how he put the ideas developed through the Fellowship into practice during time as principal of Karori West Normal School and Mount Cook School. Describes how he was appointed Race Relations Conciliator in 1985 - mentions Geoffrey Palmer, Hiwi Tauroa and Hone Turei. Discusses the Race Relations Act 1972. Mentions the need for sensitivity in the Conciliator's role, previous Conciliators and the public expectations regarding the ethnicity of the Conciliator. Defines the role of the Conciliator - describes the climate of Maori-Pakeha relations in New Zealand in the mid 1980s. Discusses various Waitangi Tribunal claims. Talks about the different groups of staff who worked in the Office of the Race Relations Conciliator - mentions the establishment of the Christchurch and Wellington offices. Describes the implementation of the Secondary School Students Cultural Exchange programme, youth forums, Marae Experience programmes and the inclusion of taha Maori into the New Zealand school curriculum. Talks about the establishment of the Educator of Racism at Auckland Hospital, a high-profile case at the Auckland University Marae, and the role the Office played in these cases. Recalls the Office's involvement in the planning of the 1990 Sesquicentennial - discusses his feelings about the commemorations. Access Contact - See Oral History Librarian Interviewer(s) - Megan Hutching Accompanying material - Copies of published articles from books, magazines, and newspapers Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-012708, OHC-012709, OHC-012710 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2.22 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-5442 Abstract Available - transcript(s) available. Photocopied articles include copies of photographs of Walter Hirsh Search dates: 1936 - 1999

Date: 22 Jul-24 Oct 1985 - 22 Jul 1985 - 24 Oct 1985

From: Nelson and Golden Bay Oral History Project

By: Masters, Charles Reuben George, 1906-1989; Masters, Kathleen Mary, 1914-1986

Reference: OHInt-0053/16

Description: George Masters was born in Constable in Great Britain in 1906. Recalls his family's emigration to New Zealand in 1911 and settling in Nelson in 1915. Describes F.G. (Soss) Gibbs, headmaster of Nelson College for Boys. Comments on the youth activities of various churches and his family's social position in Nelson. After being a pupil teacher at Nelson Central School for Boys, he attended Teachers College in Christchurch and studied physical education at Dunedin Training College. Describes his student days. Recalls teaching at the Railways Public Works Camp at Gowan Bridge and the Resolution Bay Household School, Murchison and Collingwood. Describes his involvement in civil defence during World War II including taking Air Force cadets as he had an aviation licence. Talks about alternative lifestyle people and hippies in the Collingwood area other changes in the makeup of the population of Collingwood. Comments on sex education. Describes services to the community including work as an ambulance driver, member of the Education Board and Treasurer of the school committee. Kathleen Masters was born in Christchurch in 1915. Recalls her family background and childhood in Christchurch and the social pressures that she felt as a young woman there. Talks about being `finished off' at Rangiruru College. Describes the death of her first husband in Crete in 1940 and staying with her sister, Margaret Nicholson, who was married to the Collingwood vicar, Bob Nicholson. Talks about meeting and later marrying George Masters, employment with McNabb Motors and the Collingwood Dairy Factory, Collingwood and Rockville shops, married life, childbirth and child rearing, sewing and thrift, family finances, local entertainment and care of the elderly. Venue - Collingwood : 1985 Interviewer(s) - Rosie Little Venue - The Masters' home in Collingwood Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-003003; OHC-003004; OHC-003005; OHC-003006; OHC-003005; OHC-003008; OHC-003009; OHC-003010; OHC-003011; OHC-003012; OHC-003013; OHC-003014 Quantity: 12 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 580.

Date: 3 and 10 October 1980 (broadcast)

From: Radio New Zealand Looking Back programmes

By: Riske, Marcus, 1906-2000

Reference: OHInt-0040/14

Description: Max Riske talks about his early formative years as a teacher; achieving international recognition lecturing in mathematics and psychology, at several American universities and with UNESCO. Interviewer(s) - Jack Shallcrass Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-000338 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 interview(s). 55 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available. Search dates: 1980

Date: 14 Nov 1980 (broadcast)

From: Radio New Zealand Looking Back programmes

By: Griffiths, Thomas Vernon, 1894-1985

Reference: OHInt-0040/06

Description: Dr Vernon Griffiths talks about his life, his music, and his beliefs that music forms an integral part of everybody's lives. Interviewer(s) - Helen Holmes Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-000330 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 interview(s). 33 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available. Search dates: 1980