Daughter of Sir Charles and Lady Fleming; graduated from University of Waikato in 1984 with a DPhil in botany and has worked in a variety of positions relating to conservation and the environment.
McEwen, Winifred Mary, 1945-
Fleming, Winifred Mary, 1945-, McEwen, Mary, 1945-
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Audio
Dead birds in the airing cupboard - Charles Flemming, man of science. Harold Wellman - ...
Date: 28 Sep 2006
From: Recordings relating to National Library Gallery exhibitions, events and promotions
Reference: OHInt-0894-02
Description: Mary McEwen, ecologist, writer and editor, talks about Sir Charles Flemming, New Zealand geologist, ornithologist, conchologist, and conservationist. Mary, Charles Fleming's second daughter, is author of "Charles Fleming, environmental patriot : a biography" (Nelson, N.Z., Craig Potton Pub., 2005). Although Harold Wellman is mainly remembered for his discovery of the Alpine Fault, this was only one of his many contributions to New Zealand earth science. A talk by geologist Simon Nathan who has written a biography of Wellman [Harold Wellman : a man who moved New Zealand (Wellington, Victoria University Press, 2005)] and covers some aspects of his career. Other Titles - Talks by Mary McEwen and Simon Nathan Other Titles - Harold Wellman - the man who moved New Zealand Recorded by - Sound Conservation Venue - Recorded in the National Library Auditorium Quantity: 1 digital sound recording(s). 1 Electronic document(s) - powerpoint slideshow. 1 event(s). 44 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available Powerpoint slideshow OHDL-000163. Search dates: 1916 - 1909 - 2006
Manuscript
Correspondence M to N
Date: 1968-1971
From: Fleming, Charles Alexander (Sir), 1916-1987 : Papers
Reference: 87-208-108
Description: Mainly inward correspondence relating to ornithology, cicadas and conservation issues particularly native forest conservation and the Save the Manapouri campaign. Includes correspondence about Fleming's suggestion that the Government purchase Little Mangere Island in the Chatham Islands to protect the birdlife. Letters selectively indexed. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts
Manuscript
Correspondence H to M
Date: 1976-1977
From: Fleming, Charles Alexander (Sir), 1916-1987 : Papers
Reference: 87-208-114
Description: Mainly inward correspondence reflecting Fleming's increasing involvement in conservation issues. Includes a letter thanking him for having been on the Board of the National Art Gallery, Museum and War Memorial, a letter about the possible purchase of Maud Island and a report by J A Miller `A summary of takahe research'. Some of the letters congratulate him on receiving a knighthood and relate to his retirement from the DSIR. Letters are selectively indexed. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts
Manuscript
Correspondence M to N
Date: 1978
From: Fleming, Charles Alexander (Sir), 1916-1987 : Papers
Reference: 87-208-168
Description: Mainly inward correspondence relating to ornithology, publishing and conservation issues particularly relating to native forests. Letters are selectively indexed. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts
Manuscript
Women scientists in microbiology, conservation, environment and entomology
Date: [1993-2002]
From: Thomson, Andrew David, 1930-2002 : Papers relating to women in science in New Zealand
Reference: MS-Papers-7617-06
Description: Essays on women in the fields of microbiology, conservation, environment and entomology Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Manuscript
Correspondence N to R
Date: 1980-1981
From: Fleming, Charles Alexander (Sir), 1916-1987 : Papers
Reference: 87-208-139
Description: Mainly inward correspondence relating to ornithology, conservation issues and administration of parks and reserves. Includes a paper, probably by Vince Neall, `Preserving the ventifacts at Waitotara'; `Report on the lice from South Island brown kiwis' by R L Palma and a submission from Fleming to Sir David Beattie on the 1981 Springbok tour. Letters are selectively indexed. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts
Manuscript
Correspondence H to M
Date: 1979-1980
From: Fleming, Charles Alexander (Sir), 1916-1987 : Papers
Reference: 87-208-173
Description: Mainly inward correspondence relating to ornithology and conservation issues. Letters are selectively indexed. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts
Image
Album (Heslop-Stewart)
From: Thomson, Andrew David, 1930-2002 :Photographs relating to women in science in New Zealand
Reference: PA1-q-1058
Description: Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: 245 x 310 mm