Loneliness

Date: 1850-1909

By: Baines family

Reference: MS-Papers-1125

Description: Correspondence and diary of William Mortimer Baines who came to New Zealand in 1850 on the `Sir Edward Paget'. The papers deal with his interests in mining, timber and land. Includes letters from the Fooks, Dixon and Hunt families of Australia. Includes letters from Maryanne Verdon Baines (1859-1869), mostly to her husband after his departure for England. These are concerned to a large extent with her loneliness in Auckland and with plans for her voyage to England. In addition there are a number of letters written in 1869, by Maryanne and William's children, Fanny, Katherine and Rosa. Source of title - Supplied William Mortimer, came to New Zealand in 1850 on the `Sir Edward Paget'. In 1869 he returned to Britain, although he retained a financial interest in land in New Zealand. Quantity: 10 folder(s). 0.10 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and typescripts (photocopies) Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 13 Aug 2001

From: Little Company of Mary Oral History Project

By: Boyle, Raye Elizabeth, 1940-

Reference: OHInt-0601/02

Description: Raye Elizabeth Boyle, later Sister Bernard, born Taumaranui 1940, after six months moved with parents to Wellsford, North Auckland. Discusses schooling at Wellsford State School and Sacred Heart Convent Wanganui as a boarder; on leaving school, training as a Karitane nurse at Stewart (Stuart?) Home in Wanganui and move to work at Calvary Hospital, Christchurch, 1960. Entered the Little Company of Mary in 1961 and recalls assisting with the babies in the Maternity wing at Calvary Hospital. Discusses postulancy, Novitiate, first vows, types of prayer in religious life, and learning acceptance and tolerance for other members of community. Mentions commencement of Nursing Training school in 1963. Talks about experience in theatres while training and training experience at Wellington hospital with children and casualty and infectious diseases. Describes Recovery unit and recovery nursing. Recalls, with the assistance of Sister Francis, Sister Kathleen, Wellington Hospital and Home of Compassion, setting up the first Theatre Sisters Group now known as Operating Room Nurses Association under the umbrella of the Registered Nurses Association. Reflects on the sale of Calvary Hospital, Christchurch, Wellington and Hawera and explains how the grief and loss was harder each time. Backgrounds move to smaller community, renting a house in Daniell Street [Newtown] and later buying a house in Rintoul Street. Discusses involvement with Sisters, Priests and Brothers for Justice in Newtown; district nursing in Newtown; voluntary district nursing in the Newtown Park flats under the umbrella of Wellington Hospital district nursing; involvement through City Council in setting up `Pennytouch' equivalent to Neighbourhood Watch, getting pensioners to keep an eye out for each other; experience as Rental Arrears Officer for City Council; involvement on Advisory Committee in the Homecare programme set up by Wesleycare, becoming Community Care manager in 1993. Describes the development of the programme for the elderly - making sure their voices are heard etc and also addressing loneliness. Mentions involvement with Age Concern and Women's Night shelter for women who are homeless. Backgrounds the establishment of Catholic Health Care Facilities of Aotearoa New Zealand in 2001. Mentions Vatican II and the changes over the years since. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Ann Trotter Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-009387-009390 Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2 Hours Duration. 3 Electronic document(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3038.

Date: 21 Mar 1994

From: Sound recordings about Ngati Poneke

By: Harris, Witarina Te Miriarangi Parewahaika, 1906-2007; Taylor, Te Korowhiti Te Wairangi Frances, 1911-2007; Dennis, Jonathan Spencer, 1953-2002

Reference: OHInt-0600-03

Description: Interview with sisters Witarina Harris (nee Mitchell), born 1906 in Ohinemutu, and Francie Taylor (nee Mitchell), born 1911 in Ohinemutu. They mention being involved with the Poneke Anglican Maori Mission group with Lady Pomare as a precursor to the Ngati Poneke group, supporting her speeches with waiata (song) when required, and performing for 'society' people such as the Todds. Witarina Harris and Francie Taylor both talk about the loneliness they felt arriving in Wellington, seeing few Maori and going to the movies to cry. Witarina Harris mentions working for Apirana Ngata at parliament. Refers to some Maori households hanging gum leaves from the ceiling to prevent colds. Talks about Witarina's voice and singing, Ngati Poneke concerts, dressing in smart 'Pakeha' fashion, and the clothing inspection on Club nights. Mentions encouraging young Maori they met socially to come to Ngati Poneke nights. Talks in detail about Ngati Poneke's war effort during World War II, performing every night to American servicemen at their camps. Describes socialising afterwards, the phonecalls the next day, and the parties of Ngati Poneke women and American soldiers, marines and sailors, where American officers brought champagne and cigarettes. Mentions Ngati Poneke's efforts to host the Maori Battalion organised by Lady Pomare, providing them with their last meal before boarding ship and welcoming them on their return on the Pipitea wharf. Witarina Harris mentions falling in love with her husband Reg, and on his return from the war, no longer being able to perform with Ngati Poneke. Interviewer(s) - Jonathan Dennis Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA - 3652.

Date: 22 Nov 1970

From: Open Country Sound Recordings

Reference: OHInt-0002/332

Description: Amelia Batistich describes the loneliness felt by the first Dalmatian women to come to the Northern Wairoa. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Jim Henderson, presenter Venue - NZBC Studios, Wellington Accompanying material - Script at MS-Papers-1239, folder Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT5-0340 Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). 1 event(s). 11 Minutes Duration.

Date: 18 Oct 1970

From: Open Country Sound Recordings

Reference: OHInt-0002/329

Description: In the introduction Jim Henderson recalls a New Zealander who is pretty much an expert in loneliness - Adrian Hayter who sailed around the world and now lives in Takaka, doing some commercial fishing and growing Chinese gooseberries (Kiwifruit). He has pointed out that from his experience there is a vast difference between loneliness and solitude. Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Jim Henderson, presenter Interviewer(s) - Beverley Wakem, reader Venue - NZBC Studios, Wellington Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT5-0337 Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). 1 event(s). 10 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - other no script available.

Date: 04 Oct 1970

From: Open Country Sound Recordings

Reference: OHInt-0002/327

Description: Don Glenny of Christchurch tells in his own words how he `felt loneliness like a great brooding force' Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Jim Henderson, presenter Venue - NZBC Studios, Wellington Accompanying material - Script at MS-Papers-1239, folder 96 Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT5-0335 Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). 1 event(s). 11 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - other no script available.

Date: 28 March 1993 - 28 Mar 1993

From: Woodford House Oral History Project

By: Friedlander, Harriet Rossi, 1938-

Reference: OHInt-0061/15

Description: Harriet Rossi Friedlander born Auckland. Outlines family background - father, a merchant - Arthur H Nathan (Firm). Describes family connection with L D Nathan. Talks about Jewish background. Describes Hilltop Preparatory School which she attended before going to Woodford House. Mentions Miss Bold, Miss Hawkins and Miss Wynn-Williams. Gives impressions of Woodford House where she boarded from the age of 12. Discusses: homesickness; rules; uniform; food; lack of sex education; chapel; attitude to careers; differences between town and country students; religious tolerence and lack of discrimination being Jewish; being programmed to meet and marry a man who was Jewish. Teachers mentioned include: Lucy Hogg, Dr Jahn and Miss Ralson (Ralston). Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Auckland Interviewer(s) - Mary Varnham Venue - 202 Remuera Road, Auckland Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-005660-005661 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available AB-1170. One coloured photograph of Harriet and Michael Friedlander (Husband) on the occasion of their 30th Wedding Anniversary in 1992 and one photocopy of b&w photograph of Harriet Nathan (later Friedlander) at the Hawkes Bay show, 1953.

Date: 1966-1976 - 1985

By: Hulme, Keri Ann Ruhi, 1947-2021; Spiral Collective

Reference: ATL-Group-00788

Description: An original annotated typescript of “the bone people“ and a 1985 edition of the published book. The manuscript has 458 numbered and 24 unnumbered pages of single sided typescript. There are unnumbered pages at the beginning, and at chapter and part breaks. Following a blue divider, the first typed page reads “By Kerry A. L. Hulme. Moteuka, 1966 - Moeraki & West Coast, 1976.” This is followed by three pages of “Māori words and phrases”. The pages after these are numbered on the top righthand corner in black felt tip pen. Many pages contain some alteration using either the typewriter, blue and black ink, and pencil. These include corrected spelling, shifting word order and word insertions. A few pages have slightly fuller annotations. The annotations appear to be in the same hand throughout. It is thought to be Keri Hulme’s handwriting. Each page has been hole punched to fit in a ringbinder, and a section of pages have been hole punched on both sides. The book is a 1985 edition published by Spiral in association with Hodder and Stoughton. Information on the provenance was provided by the Hulme whānau, August 2022. Information on provenance and handwritten annotations were provided by Marian Evans (August 2022) who was part of the Spiral Collective that first published the novel. See also the Sandi Hall interview with Keri Hulme “Conversation at Okarito”. ‘Broadsheet’. July-August 1984, pages 18-21. Title provided by Library. Spiral Collective Records, relating to the writing, publishing, promotion and success of `The bone people' by Keri Hulme, at Library reference 84-072A–2/07 to 84-072A–2/10. Other versions of the manuscript are held at Macmillan Brown Library, in the papers Hulme donated. MB 916 - Keri Hulme 'The Bone People' papers’. Macmillan Brown Library, reference FD702.0001. Keri Hulme worked as a tobacco picker in Motueka in the mid 1960s. It was there she began to write about a character who was appearing in her dreams. Initially she wrote a short story “Simon Peter’s shell” which she later destroyed. She continued to rework the characters from this story and her dreams over the next 12 years and created several manuscripts. In 1985 'the bone people' became the first New Zealand novel to win the Booker Prize and the first debut novel to win. Quantity: 3 folder(s) 482 pages. 1 volume(s) 1 published book. 1 box(es) 2 folders. Provenance: The manuscript was part of the Hulme estate and was sold through the Dunbar Sloane Auction House by the Hulme whānau. This version was thought to have been in the possession of Hulme's mother. Processing information: The typescript came to the Library in two blue plastic Lever Arch folders. The first folder went to the end of part two at numbered page 270. The typescript has been rehoused in three acid-free folders for conservation reasons. The original folders have been kept, Library reference MSX-10205.

Date: 1970 - 1979

From: Garland, Nicholas, 1935- :Illustrations and cartoons by Nicholas Garland, from the Daily Telegraph, London

Reference: A-294-019

Description: Shows a large-chinned young man in a tall brimmed hat, watching a trendy young couple walking away together. The girl has her hand on the man's back, and the man has his hand wandering under the girl's miniskirt. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - Garland Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and wash, on board 372 x 297 mm.

Date: 1970 - 1979

From: Garland, Nicholas, 1935- :Illustrations and cartoons by Nicholas Garland, from the Daily Telegraph, London

Reference: A-294-018

Description: Shows a profile, half-length, of a large-chinned young man in a tall brimmed hat, looking at his right palm. Other Titles - The only girl ... Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - Garland Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and wash, on board 370 x 242 mm.

Date: 2000-2019

Reference: Eph-C-PSYCH-2000/2019

Description: Includes: 2000: Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders Society: Alzheimer's awareness. Don't forget those who can't remember [ca 2000?] 2002: Mary Jaksch. Relationships. "Create relationship magic"; learn to love. Live events Australasia tour 2002. 2004: Autism New Zealand Inc. Autism. Approx 1 in 100 New Zealanders have autism, Asperger Syndrome or related disorders. The problem is understanding [2004] Master Bin Liu, the founder of Yuan Tze Human Life Science. Qigong workshops ... Tai Chi course [Feb-March 2004] Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand. Move your mood. Mental Health Awareness Week, 10-16 October 2004 2007: Mental health expo 2007. Ioane Vito Hall, 15 Ferguson Street Newtown, 2 March 2007. 2013: Interchurch Council for Hospital Chaplaincy. When loneliness takes over [2013?] OpenUReyes.org.nz Ehtheogen; awakening the divine within, a 2007 film by Rod Mann, Nikos Katsaonis and Kevin Kohley. free documentary screenings. Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant, Wellington. 19 August [2013] 2014: PartnersLife. Partners papers. Issue 6 (Dec 2014) 2019: [Key To Life Charitable Trust]: I Am Hope. Friday 5 April is Gumboot Friday. Wear yours! [2019] Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints and photolithographs, sizes varying below 600 mm.

Date: 30 January 1993 - 30 Jan 1993

From: New Zealand Netherlands Foundation oral history project

By: Hilgeholt, Johanna Petronella, active 1942

Reference: OHInt-0132/12

Description: Johanna Hilgeholt talks about emigrating to New Zealand in the 1950s, her homesickness and health problems and many trips back to Holland. Describes New Zealand as she saw it in the 1950s and compares family traditions of both countries. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Christchurch Interviewer(s) - Majo Oorthuys Venue - Christchurch Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-005417; OHLC-001360 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-1730.

Date: 1979 - 1980

By: Reach Out (Auckland, N.Z.)

Reference: Eph-D-RELIGION-Therismos-1980-03

Description: Photographic black and white poster showing weeds and tumbled blocks in a stone or block wall. At lower left is the logo of Therismos (lit. Greek for "Harvest"), a sheaf of grain. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Photolithograph, 605 x 440 mm. Provenance: Acquired in 1980.

Date: 2000-2004

By: Autism New Zealand; Capital Coast Health; Cloud 9 Children's Foundation (New Zealand); International Society of Ascenders; New Zealand Community Trust; New Zealand Neurological Foundation; New Zealand. Ministry of Health; Palmerston North City Council. Low-Income Subcommittee; Pharmaceutical Society of New Zealand; Te Nikau Training Centre (Paraparaumu)

Reference: Eph-A-PSYCH-2000/2004

Description: Includes pamphlets issued by the Neurological Foundation, Patricia Cameron-Hill and Shayne Yates, Capital Coast Health, Te Nikau Training Centre, Dr John F Demartini, Penny Beckett (life coach), the Ministry of Health, Frederic Wallis House, the Pharmaceutical Society of New Zealand, the Barry Long Foundation, the New Zealand Community Trust, the Low-Income Subcommittee of the Palmerston North City Council, Foscad, Autism New Zealand, Taihatai Retreat (Waiheke Island), Taikura Rudolf Steiner School, the International Society of Ascenders, Cloud Nine Children's Foundation (Asperger Syndrome). Also includes pamphlets on the drug Clorazil, the Avatar programme, White Bear crystal elixirs, Shambhala training,Tabaash; flier promoting the Clairvoyant Helpline [2000s]. Title suppplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s) containing 74 pieces of ephemera. Physical Description: Offset prints and photolithographs, sizes varying below 240 mm.

Date: [1930-1977]

From: Lawlor, Patrick Anthony, 1893-1979 : Further papers

Reference: 86-105-097

Description: Articles, notes and clippings relating to old age, health, loneliness and courtesy Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1909

By: Cynicus Publishing Company Ltd; Anderson, Martin, 1854-1932

Reference: Eph-A-HUMOUR-1909-01

Description: Postcard shows a solitary man kneeling at his hearth, blowing air on to a fire which will boil the kettle above it. The heels of his socks are worn. A plaque on the wall reads: "What is home without another". The printed words: "To an Auckland bachelor" have been changed to read: "From an Auckland bachelor" The handwritten message from "NW" on the verso reads: "Tuesday Nov 2nd 1909. Hope you are having a good time down there, & having better weather than we are for it has been raining & blowing ever since you left. How was the port-hole, & don't whistle till the morning. Remember me to all the rest. Tell Mum everything in the garden is lovely". Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Relief print on card, 140 x 89 mm.

Date: 2009

From: Moreu, Michael, 1969-: [Digital cartoons published in the Christchurch Press and Fairfax Media]

Reference: DCDL-0011920

Description: In the first five of six frames a man apparently shipwrecked on a south sea island slowly goes mad from isolation, boredom and insanity and in the last frame the man is shown in reality sitting at his office desk weeping because Facebook and Twitter are not available on his computer because of technological problems. His colleagues are worried about him. Refers to a perception that some people seem to be relying on social networking for their social lives. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1982 - 1986

From: [Ephemera and posters up to A1 size, relating to social welfare, social security, welfare organisations, benefit payments, social problems and issues,community-focussed activities for social betterment, in New Zealand]

By: Community Enterprise Loan Trust

Reference: Eph-D-SOCIAL-1983-01

Description: Shows an illustration of four rows of figures; the first row shows isolated figures, the next two rows show cells being broken down, and the final row shows figures with arms linked. A similar graphic was used by the New Zealand Values Party on their "Green ginger" newsletter, July 1978. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Screen print on poster, 630 x 415 mm.

Date: 1994

From: BATS Theatre :[Posters for productions at BATS Theatre. 1979- ].

Reference: Eph-C-BATS-1994-02

Description: Shows a young woman peering out from under a pair of underpants she is wearing on her head. The play is advertised as "a scorching comedy set in the drought stricken Australian outback". Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Photolithograph, on poster, 297 x 419 mm.