Alan Morton was born in Hull, England in 1918. Emigrated to New Zealand in 1925 and an active member of the Foundation for the Blind and the Dominion Association of the Blind. Trained 1949-1952 as a physiotherapist in London.
Morton, Alan, 1918-
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Interview with Alan Morton
Date: 12 Oct 1994
From: New Zealand Association of the Blind and Partially Blind 50th Anniversary Oral History Project
By: Morton, Alan, 1918-
Reference: OHInt-0330-21
Description: Alan Morton was born in Hull, England in 1918. Outlines family's emigration to New Zealand in 1925 due to father's ill health. Remembers early registration with the New Zealand Foundation for the Blind and Sir Clutha Mackenzie, the Foundation director. Describes the harsh treatment of the students. Outlines education to School Certificate level and status as an attending student at Seddon Memorial Technical College, renamed AUT. Mentions the Blind Band, George Cater and Captain George Bowes. States he won the New Zealand cornet championship in 1936, 1938 and 1940. Describes brief farming career before joining the Foundation workshops. Recalls replacement of Clutha Mackenzie and the new director Joe Broadfoot. Recalls his impressions of workshop conditions and the formation of the Dominion Association of the Blind in 1945. Talks about Wally Christiansen and the social division between the staff and residents. Recounts training as a physiotherapist in London 1949 to 1952, and Foundation assistance. Talks about the relationship between the Dominion Association of the Blind and the Foundation for the Blind. Discusses Cyril White, Bruce Kibblewhite, Jim May and Terry Small. Tells of accident that hindered Braille learning. Interviewer(s) - Greg Newbold Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-009803 Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 45 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-3278.