Aging

Date: 1996-1997

By: Society for Research on Women in New Zealand; Munro, Isobel, active 1997-2011; Ward, Ruth, active 1997; Brown, Margaret, active 1997

Reference: OHColl-0524

Description: Comprises transcripts and tapes for a survey on women and retirement. Interviews Lynne Cruickshank, Kirsty Green, Robin Green, Rachel ?, Yvonne Knight, Janet Young, Maureen Longman, Lynne Corkin, Suzanne Hamlett, Jenny Armstrong, Wilma Sherwin, Julie Machirus, Jeanette Graham, Margaret Penhall, Julia, Barbara, Phyllis and Margaret. They mainly express their views on their expectations of retirement and how they think their retirement will differ from those of their parents and grandparents. Interviewer(s) - Margaret Brown Interviewer(s) - Isobel Munro Interviewer(s) - Ruth Ward Quantity: 18 C60 cassette(s). 18 transcript(s). 18 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available. Transfers: See MS-Group-0515 - Society for Research on Women : Records.

Date: 1990 - 1997

By: Broadsheet (Auckland, N.Z.); Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Nisbet, Alastair, 1958-; Kerr, Robert Edward, 1951-; Alston, Sharon Kathleen, 1948-1995; Lowry, Vanya, 1943-; Preston, Gaylene Mary, 1947-; Courtney, Helen Kathleen, 1952-2020; McLeod, Rosemary Margaret, 1949-

Reference: H-707-001/034

Description: Variety of cartoons commenting on the political and social issues of the time from a feminist perspective. Sexual harassment in the work place; a time-line across history of the political, religious and sexual treatment of women; man gets blown-up into a balloon; running the home like a business; women are the stronger sex?; woman fights an armoured knight on a horse; Michelangelo sculpts a naked man with an exaggerated penis; Women's Liberation; persecution against homosexuals likened to that perpetrated by the Nazi regime and the medieval church; Lesbian Nation; media interviewer, Brian Edwards leads a TV programme on the Women's Movement; Muldoon drinks a glass of wine bottled to commemorate Women's Suffrage Day, Sept. 19; while the men discuss world revolution, a woman pour them tea; the double violation of rape victims by their attacker and then by the justice system; the female anatomy exposed to a room full of male doctors; church women protest against feminism challenging the family and traditional roles of women; justice for some, but not for women; the feminist backlash; pay equity; perhaps god is a man after all - three wishes; May I have my rights, please? apologetic feminism; justice not weighted equally for all; issues around sexual reproduction and the Royal Commission Report; women unite to resist the intrusion of the SIS (Special Intelligence Service); Muldoon's legacy to New Zealand women; sex roles reversed in the shearing shed; abortions; National Party tramples on New Zealand women; position of women in Iran; genital mutilation; the 1979 budget - what's in it for women; SPUC anti-abortion rally likened to a Ku Klux Klan rally with hoods and burning torches; the marriage trap; psychology and the oppression of women. Quantity: 34 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: Photocopies in various sizes

Date: 1990 - 1997

By: Broadsheet (Auckland, N.Z.); Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Nisbet, Alastair, 1958-; Kerr, Robert Edward, 1951-; Alston, Sharon Kathleen, 1948-1995; Walker, Susan, active 1990s; Fowlie, Karen, 1990s; Quillin, Viv, active 1980s-1990s; Chanwai-Earle, Lynda, 1965-; Seule, Juliet, active 1990s; Sorzano, Rigel, active 1990s; Rhonda, active 1990s; Chadwick, Rona, active 1990s; Hollander, Nicole, active 1990s; Fleming, Jacky, active 1990s; Horacek, active 1990s; Jackson, Cath, active 1990s; Vania, Rustam, active 1990s; Peterson, Nancy, active 1980-1990s; Lowry, Vanya, 1943-

Reference: H-709-001/033

Description: Variety of cartoons commenting on the political and social issues of the time from a feminist perspective. National Women's Cervical Cancer inquiry, the value of women's experience in the work field when dealing with employers who are predominantly worried about a woman's period being heavy; questioning the relevance of Aids education information for lesbians; family discussion about orgasms; sexual harassment in the work place and the Employment Contracts Act; what are the options for a home-maker if her husband leaves her for another woman; ACC claims; men, women and housework; the stress of being too busy with activities and commitments; verbal abuse; siblings argue about being lesbian; 1993 - what women have to celebrate in Suffrage Year with Jenny Shipley and Ruth Richardson at the political helm; women can vote but thewy still remain disadvantaged in many areas; growing older; women respond to the Bobbitt Case (where a women cut off her partners penis); how lesbians can often feel inadequate when reading lesbian erotica books; being an independent, aggressive, adventurous girl doesn't win you many friends; men express themselves as women did in the 70's, but they're still slow to share their goodies with women; feminist collectives; never give up; 12 week campaign for maternity leave; seeking to silence her biological clock; pay equity; women and girls' self defence; beauty contests; the tree of life is a woman; wife slavery; a spell of warts for rich people; Women's Liberation targets your mother, sister and girl friend; Maori Women's Welfare League Conference poster, 1982; women lifting wieghts; dealing to a wolf whistler. Quantity: 33 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: Photocopies in various sizes

Date: 21 Apr 1995

From: Interviews about Denis Glover by Gordon Ogilvie

By: Kidman, Fiona Judith (Dame), 1940-; Kidman, Ernest Ian Richard, 1932-2017

Reference: OHInt-0576-14

Description: Ian Kidman describes his relationship with Denis Glover as a supportive role at social gatherings and helping him home after them. Fellow poet Fiona Kidman describes Glover's public persona when drinking, giving the example of a party to welcome a British novelist to Wellington where Denis Glover made loud comments during the evening. Fiona Kidman describes interviews she produced for Radio New Zealand in the 1970's on literary figures, which included three hours of Denis Glover interviewed by Elizabeth Alley. Mentions his attitude to alcohol, his underlying sadness, and his 'behind the times' sexist attitudes that were displayed at events such as Fiona Kidman and Lauris Edmond's book launch. Describes Glover's disappointment at not receiving the 1980 New Zealand Book Award Poetry prize for his 'Banks Peninsular' sequence and the public repercussions of this. Talks about Lyn Glover's role in caring for Glover and her deceptive youthfulness. Mentions Glover's ability to hold court at the Victoria University Club. Describes Glover as a true narrative poet, the brilliance of poems such as the 'Magpies', and his ability to 'compress whole lives into a stanza.' Interviewer(s) - Gordon Ogilvie Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-8787 Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 45 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-2799.

Date: 1981

From: Waring, Marilyn Joy, 1952- : Collection

Reference: 84-131-49/08

Description: Information concerning the position as co-ordinator, Status of Women Canada; Report on women and aging by Elise Rosen (Canada) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: Jan-Mar 2001 - 01 Jan 2001 - 01 Feb 2001

By: Munro, Isobel, active 1997-2011

Reference: OHColl-0523

Description: Talks to older women about housing, health, social life and other issues. Interviewer(s) - Isobel Munro Quantity: 16 C60 cassette(s). 15 printed abstract(s). 16 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete except for Robertson.

Date: 22 Apr 1995

From: Interviews about Denis Glover by Gordon Ogilvie

By: Edmond, Lauris Dorothy, 1924-2000

Reference: OHInt-0576-07

Description: Lauris Edmond met Denis Glover in the early 1970's. Talks about Glover asking her to edit Rex Fairburn's letters and the challenges of that task. Talks about Glover's ideas on women, women writers and race and of Glover's concern that by the 1970's he was being left behind. Compares the love poetry of Glover and Rex Fairburn. Talks about the poems Glover wrote for Janet Paul. Mentions James McNeish. Describes her literary relationship with Glover and how their roles changed over time; talks about helping him edit his book 'Dancing to my tune'. Describes her opinion of Glover's later work, and Glover's personality and how it affected the quality of his work. Talks about his wife Lyn Glover looking after him in his last years. Interviewer(s) - Gordon Ogilvie Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-8796 Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 45 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-2806.

Date: 1996 - 1999

By: New Zealand. Ministry of Health

Reference: Eph-D-HEALTH-1996/1999

Description: Includes: 1996: Te Ora o Aotearoa; healthy cities, healthy communities. World Health Day, 7 April 1996. Ministry of Health, Manatu Hauora. Code 7020 1997: New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation. 1 in 12 women gets breast cancer. Which one? Make no mistake, breast cancer is common. And early detection is the key to effective treatment. Please, talk to your doctor about having a mammogram [1997] 1998: Pregnancy is special - let's make it safe. He tikanga whakahirahira te haputanga - tiakina!World Health Day, 7 April 1998. Ministry of Health, Manatu Hauora, code 9016 1999: It's never too late; start now. Active ageing makes the difference. World Health Day, 7 April 1999. Health Funding Authority, New Zealand, March 1999. Code 10145 Quantity: 4 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs, sizes varying around 595 x 420 mm.

Date: 1950 - 1969

From: Mayne, William Thomas, 1910-1988 :490 original cartoons published in the Christchurch Star Sun and the Christchurch Star Sun Sports between 1954 and 1962.

Reference: A-387-094

Description: Shows three frames illustrating unrelated topics. The first frame shows a man reading about dart players setting a world record and being mobbed and loudly cheered. His wife says, 'I haven't heard any loud cheers for the million and one things I do - EVERYDAY!' The next frame is titled 'Duck shooting next week, and many... are busy preparing!' Shows two men pouring rum into a gun. The third frame is titled 'Space travellers may travel in time too! Returning 80 years later having aged only one day!!' Shows an elderly man greeting a space traveller by saying, 'Hello! You're back, Grandad!!' Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and crayon on card, 255 x 280 mm

Date: 1992-2011

From: Catley, Christine McKelvie Cole (Dame), 1922-2011 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-11651-528

Description: Contains clippings and typescripts relating to distinctive aspects of life in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. Also papers relating to ageing. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescripts and printed matter (some photocopies)

Date: 1974

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

By: Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.); Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989

Reference: B-134-662

Description: This cartoon features elderly Labour Party cabinet ministers, still in office as a result of a Labour Party conference decision of 1974 to let them stay as long as the voters want them. In the first Hugh Watt reports to the 1980 conference, in the second Rowling reads a 1985 Budget and in the third Joe Walding is off to the EEC and China to sell dairy products in 1989. On the other hand, in the final scene a man is congratulating Prime Minister on winning an early retirement by losing the 1975 general election Extended Title - That means that some familiar voices could be with us for a long time - or, on the other hand Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and letratone, 288 x 394 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 1986

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :[One folder of original cartoons concerning transport. Published in the Auckland Star, 1978 - 1986].

Reference: A-333-099

Description: The cartoon shows a sports car at a motor show. It's sign reads, X-TZ Mk II, 0 - 100k in 4 seconds. There are three middle aged men admiring the car. Refers to the appeal of racy cars. Negatives at PA Collection 5371 Bromhead Collection Extended Title - Middle age crisis section. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, 250 x 200mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

Date: [1945-1980]

From: Scrimgeour, Gary J, fl 1950-2000 : Papers relating to Colin Scrimgeour

Reference: MS-Papers-7289-4

Description: Letter from Les Edwards describing his approach in his biography, `Scrim : radio rebel in retrospect' (1971); telegram relating to road safety report; copy of letter, Gary to Colin Scrimgeour (n d); account by Gary Scrimgeour of his and Pamela Scrimgeour's decision to have Colin Scrimgeour admitted to a nursing home with additional memories of the Scrimgeour family (10 Aug 1985); copies of clippings relating to Colin SCrimgeour's appointment to a Melbourne radio station (1945); story, `The Monkey' by Gary Scrimgeour Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1995-1996

From: Simpson, Mīria, 1922-2002: Collection

Reference: 2002-379-188

Description: Copy of report, `Care for older Maori; a summary of recommendations from He Anga Whakamana' and `Care of older people in New Zealand' by the National Advisory Committee on Health and Disability (Jan 1966) and letter from Lynette Jones, chairperson of the committee asking for Simpson to comment on the report Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1982-1990]

From: Perry, Charles Stuart, 1908-1982 : Further papers

Reference: MS-Papers-8211-03

Description: Letters to Patricia Perry and obituaries and notices about Stuart Perry's death Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1920 - 1925

From: Baker, William George, 1864-1929 :[Sketchbook of views mostly of the Wellington region and South Island. 1920-1925].

Reference: E-628-045

Description: A reproduction of the text of "Age is a quality of the mind" by Edward Tuck. Extended Title - From W G Baker's [Sketchbook of views of the Wellington region and South Island. 1920-1925 Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink handwriting on page of sketchbook, 147 x 120 mm.

Date: [1979]-1998

From: Perry, Charles Stuart, 1908-1982 : Further papers

Reference: MS-Papers-8211-04

Description: Letters from Arnold Wall, obituary and funeral programme following his death (1998) and letter from Mattie Wall Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1983-1986

From: Scrimgeour, Gary J, fl 1950-2000 : Papers relating to Colin Scrimgeour

Reference: MS-Papers-7289-5

Description: Three letters to Gary Scrimgeour from Norman Taylor, a friend of Colin Scrimgeour, written from Devonport, Auckland and describing Colin Scrimgeour's last days in hospital (1983-1986) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1995-1996]

From: Bliss, Charles Henry (Dr), 1909-1997 : Papers relating to his life and work

Reference: MS-Papers-5782-3

Description: Papers from folder and loose papers including notes re disposal of donor's papers; correspodnence with Professor Paul G Richards, Columbia University, re rotation and plate tectonics; `Nature' (18 Jul 1996); notes re the elderly and euthanasia Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1995-1999]

From: Shadbolt, Maurice Francis Richard, 1932-2004 : Papers and recordings

Reference: MS-Papers-8044-297

Description: Articles about Alzheimer's disease, health and ageing, and on amalgam with notes by Barbara Magner; also photocopies of letters to Shadbolt from various people Quantity: 1 folder(s).