Organisation established in1948, under treaty between the NZ & US governments, and previously known as the New Zealand-United States Educational Foundation. The organisation is responsible for the management of the Fulbright Programme, the Ian Axford (NZ) Fellowships in Public Policy and the Harkness Fellowships programme in NZ. These programmes provide awards for New Zealanders and Americans to study, teach, and research in each others' conutries. Funded by the New Zealand and US giovernments, with some additional funding from sponosrs. Governed by a board comprising six New Zealanders and six Americans.
Fulbright New Zealand
Interview with Jenny Gill
Date: 07 10 00 - 07 Oct 2000
From: YWCA of Wellington and Hutt Valley oral history project
By: Gill, Jennifer Mary, 1951-
Reference: OHInt-0590-5
Description: Jennifer Mary Gill was born in Lower Hutt in 1951. Talks about her parents, their marriage, and strong belief in education. Mentions relationship with brother, grandparents, and talks about school, Victoria University Wellington, and issues of the early seventies such as the Vietnam War, the Springboks rugby controversy and abortion. Mentions attending the founding meeting of Victoria's Women's Liberation Front. Talks about campus life, politics, flower power, hippiedom and the sense of freedom. Mentions her marriage in 1972, teaching, work for the Council of Organisations for Relief Services Overseas (CORSO), opening a Trade Aid shop, overseas travel and visiting CORSO projects in India, Sri Lanka and Nepal. Talks about working for Wellington's YWCA (Young Women's Christian Association) before and after it was influenced by feminism. Mentions the Willis St building, the shopper's creche, management style, and remaining a board member after the birth of her son. Talks about the contrasting views between older and younger board members, such as police use of YWCA building during the Springbok Tour 1981. Discusses YWCA board meetings and committees, concerns about the Nydia Bay camps, and minimal contact with the YMCA (Young Men's Christian Association). Compares YWCA with CORSO and the Roy McKenzie Foundation which she later worked for. Talks about Roy McKenzie's preparedness to address hard issues. Mentions Marion Wood's ability as national Director of YWCA. Talks about current position as Executive Director of Fulbright New Zealand, mentions the Wellington Regional Community Foundation. Talks about her life, children, feminism, and women's organisations that no longer exist. Interviewer(s) - Jill Abigail Accompanying material - Project release form, biographical information, CV. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-9081, 9082 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2872. 2 photocopies of photos, (one 1970's aged early twenties, one 1990's)
Correspondence - Chronological sequence
Date: 1990-1991
From: Wendt, Albert, 1939- : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-11619-192
Description: Letters kept in chronological sequence. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Papers relating to The Viewing Platform
Date: Jan 2005-Sep 2006
From: Wedde, Ian Curtis, 1946- : Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-11624-203
Description: Comprises papers relating to the novel 'The Viewing Platform' by Ian Wedde. Includes print-outs of emails, photocopies and clippings of reviews, a flyer, a draft blurb, photocopies of the book cover, a Penguin Books information folder, a reader's report, print-outs of webpages, and a copy of the news clipping on the novel's launch hosted by Fulbright New Zealand and Penguin Books NZ. Ian Wedde received a Fulbright New Zealand Travel Award to the United States in 2006. His novel 'The Viewing Platform' was published in 2006. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript, mss, printed matter
Material relating to Psathas' visit to the USA in 2008
Date: [2007-2008]
From: Psathas, John, 1966-: Papers and sound recordings
Reference: MS-Papers-12215-69
Description: Material relating to Psathas' visit to the USA in 2008 on an official visitor program organised and funded by the State Department. Includes: - Information on "aliens normally classifiable H-1 or H-3", tax, and payments for academic activities. - Correspondence relating to a Fulbright Travel Award, the International Visitors Council of Los Angeles, a radio interview, visits to various orchestras. - Material relating to a visa application. - Schedules for travel and engagements. - An "appearance agreement" for the University of Missouri - Kansas City. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed matter with manuscript annotations; manuscript matter Processing information: Received in a file box which was labelled "USA 2008 visit docs to sort, Canada 2010 NMF". Paper clips were removed for preservation purposes. An empty plastic wallet labelled "Invitations, visa docs, embassy docs, John Ballard docs" has been removed for preservation purposes, and a photocopy of the cover showing the label has been inserted.
Material relating to Psathas' visit to the USA in 2008
Date: [2007-2008]
From: Psathas, John, 1966-: Papers and sound recordings
Reference: MS-Papers-12215-71
Description: Material relating to Psathas' visit to the USA in 2008 on an official visitor program organised and funded by the State Department. Includes: - A folder labelled "Maxima Artist Management Ltd", containing a "Proposal for 2009-2011" and demo disk relating to Psathas' composition 'View from Olympus'. - Concert programme for Orange County Pacific Symphony. - 2007 Annual Report and an invitation to the 2008 awards ceremony for the American Music Center. - A greeting card with handwritten messages from Psathas' family, wishing him well for the trip. - 'Overseas, Journal of the Royal Over-Seas League' for March-May 2008. - Certificate of participation in the Fulbright programme, with accompanying material. - Note of thanks for a compilation of music, from Blyth Sa[nsom?]. - Contractual and tax information from the University of Nevada Las Vegas. - "USA Travel Report" by Psathas. - Business card for Nalinee L. Cain at the U.S. Department of State. - A visitor's guide to downtown Rochester, New York. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed matter with manuscript annotations; manuscript matter Transfers: Demo disk from Maxima Artist Management Ltd is now at MSCD-2937.. Processing information: Received in a file box which was labelled "USA 2008 visit docs to sort, Canada 2010 NMF". Paper clips were removed for preservation purposes.
Grants, fellowships, awards etc
Date: 1959-2001
From: Shadbolt, Maurice Francis Richard, 1932-2004 : Papers and recordings
Reference: MS-Papers-8044-331
Description: Correspondence and applications for various fellowship, awards etc Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Georgetown University - Fulbright programme
Date: 1998-2000
From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-8970-252
Description: Fulbright applications and general information on Georgetown University Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Personal papers
Date: Apr-Jul 2000
From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-8752-040
Description: Papers re launch of Janet Frame biography; his Fulbright appointment to Georgetown University, Washington DC; attendance at various festival and othe events; film on Moriori; correspondence with family, friends and colleagues. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Georgetown University - Report on experiences
Date: 2001
From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-8970-257
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Personal papers
Date: Jan-Apr 2001
From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-8752-042
Description: His experiences at Georgetown University; Jame Bolger and New Zealand Embassy;; re reviews of Janet Frame biography; controversies with Karl Stead; correpondences with family and friends; progress on the Penguin History of New Zealand. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
[Ephemera, pamphlets and fliers concerning awards and trusts in New Zealand. 1990-1999]
Date: 1990 - 1999
Reference: Eph-A-AWARDS-1990s
Description: Includes: 1990s?: Wanting to work or train in Australia? Apply for an ANZAC Fellowship 1990: Duke of Edinburgh's Award. Pamphlet 1990 ca 1990: New Zealand Association of Philanthropic Trusts. [Two pamphlets. ca 1990] Roy McKenzie Foundation. Voluntary organisation management assistance grants. [Pamphlet and information sheet. ca 1990] ECNZ Rutherford Awards. Entry pack request card. [ca 1990] 1992: J R McKenzie Trust. Guide to distribution policy, January 1992. 1992: The New Zealand Association of Philanthropic Trusts. 1992 conference, Burma Motor Lodge, 2-3 November 1992. Registration form 1993: Roy McKenzie Foundation. Notification of termination of grants programme 1993?: Duke of Edinburgh's Award in New Zealand. A challenge to youth. Synopsis [ca 1993] 1993: New Zealand Lottery Grants Board. Applying for a grant from the Lottery Grants Board. Lottery environment and heritage. July 1993 1993: Winston Churchill Travelling Fellowships. Making a contribution to New Zealand 1995: 1995 ECNZ Rutherford Award winners. Big ideas in energy efficiency (features Works Filter Systems, Hamilton; Transflux Development Ltd Christchurch; Works Consultancy Services, Christchurch; Innovative Development Ltd, Napier) 1995: 1995 Business Development Quality Awards. January 1995. ISBN 0-478-00133-9 1995: Te Ratonga Whakamarama Putea, Funding Information Service Incorporated [Pamphlet. 1995] 1996: 1996 Business Development Quality Awards. [Pamphlet]. (2 copies) 1996: New Zealand Fulbright scholarships. [Pamphlet. 1996] 1998: Karori Lighthouse Community Centre and Wellington City Council. Inaugural Wellington Civic Youth Awards. Wellington Town Hall, 5 November 1998. Programme 1999: Restaurant Association of New Zealand. 1999 Hall of Fame Award. Nomination form Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints on pamphlets and fliers, sizes varying below 240 mm.
Personal papers
Date: 1988
From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-8752-021
Description: Comprises papers re Sargeson Trust; New Zealand-US Educational Foundation; death of his mother; report on correspondence re a new work `One of the boys'; invitations to functions; report on 1988 poetry awards; report on Fulbright-sponsored visit to US; re Pakeha writing of Maori history; correspondence with family, Christine Cole-Catley, Nola Luxford, Phyllis Gant, Janet Frame and others. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
New Zealand Historical Association :The future of the past; New Zealand Historical Asso...
Date: 2007
From: [Collection of New Zealand printed eco-friendly bags. 2007- ]
By: New Zealand Historical Association
Reference: Eph-D-BAGS-Ecofriendly-2007-01
Description: Dark green bag issued for use during the NZHA Conference. Shows the logos of Victoria University of Wellington, the NZ Historical Association, and Fulbright New Zealand. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Relief print, white on green bag, 400 x 360 mm (total with handle 680 x 360 mm) Transfers: Other material of the same provenance is housed at MS-Group-0619..
Personal papers
Date: May-Jul 2003
From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-8752-055
Description: Penguin History of New Zealand, draft checking etc; documentary of Janet Frame; her award as a New Zealand Icon; other publications; death of Joanna Paul; downgrading of New Zealand Studies course at Georgetown University; testimonials and references for other people; introductory speech for Anthony Beevor; correspondence with family, firends and colleagues. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Personal papers
Date: May-Jul 2001
From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-8752-043
Description: Re Georgetown University; assessment by student of his course; return to New Zealand; re Kati Mamoe and Moriori claims before Waitangi Tribunal; Janet Frame biography; Montana Book Awards; correspondence with family, friends and colleagues. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Correspondence - Fulbright 50th Anniversary
Date: 1996
From: Wilson, Phillip John, 1922-2001: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-7685-097
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Correspondence
Date: 1956-1962
From: Curnow, Thomas Allen Monro, 1911-2001 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-2402-28
Description: Inward and outward correspondence; identified persons entered under Name below. Also includes letter from Jeannie, married to Frank; Jim from the `Press'; Howard, Sydney; Robert, Cosmos Club, Washington DC; Collett, Napier and letter to Jim regarding poetry programme. Other Titles - Arena (n49 Aug 1958) Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Fulbright New Zealand :The Public Affairs Section of the Embassy of the United States o...
Date: 2010
By: Fulbright New Zealand
Reference: EPHDL-0138
Description: An invitation to a lecture about the threat posed by biological warfare in the twenty-first century and the rise of terror groups like Al Qaeda. Quantity: 1 Electronic document(s).
Fulbright lecture
From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection
Reference: MSDL-0774
Description: Fulbright addition; Fulbright lecture Quantity: 2 Electronic document(s).
Fulbright New Zealand Alumni Association :Fulbright reflections; America through a New ...
Date: 2013
By: Fulbright New Zealand
Reference: EPHDL-0273
Description: Digital pamphlet announcing a panel discussion with participants Laurence Aberhart, Briar March, Peter Peryer. There is a photograph and biographical notes about each participant. Quantity: 1 Electronic document(s).