Domestic relations

Date: Dec 1906-May 1907

From: Keys, Ben, 1878-1951 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0407-23

Description: Letters from Keys to family and friends providing detailed information about his travels through the lower North Island on Maori Land Court business; there are detailed descriptions of the countryside and townships which Keys travels through, and discussions of people that he meets; there are also discussions of Maori practices and customs that he experiences and his impressions of them; there is also information about Keys' work in the Maori Land Court Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 24 Sep 1908-24 Oct 1911

From: Keys, Ben, 1878-1951 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0407-26

Description: Contains diary entries for the period between 1908 and 1911; the diary entries deal with Keys' family life, including his marriage and the birth and growth of his children, and his professional life, including his work in the Native Land Court and his relationship with Major Mair, James Carroll and other political figures The diary also contains photographs and a postcard from James Carroll, pasted in Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1857-1859, 1902, [ca 1930]

From: Warburton-Grove family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5909-13

Description: Diary kept jointly by Matilda and Henry Milman, describing their stay in Bath after marriage, subsequent travel and domestic events. Also quote for refurbishing bookcase and inventory of plate (1902), possibly belonging to estate of Edward Cradock and compiled by G H E Warburton, and berthing plan of RMS Niagara, possibly contributed by Charlotte Warburton Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Detailed inventory available.

Date: 1983 - 1985

By: Darroch, Bob, 1940-; Christchurch star (Newspaper : 1958- )

Reference: A-316-036/054

Description: Cartoons on New Zealand social issues and politics. English royals sell off surplus New Zealand gifted wedding presents. New economy-fare airlines hit the skys. People encouraged to talk to their plants. Vehicle license fees up by 93%. Claims that human water-births would contribute to world peace.. Father's Day now celebrated during school holidays. Public response to grocery price-freeze. Maori rugby tours avoid arguements over racially selected teams. Two men muse over the reason for burning Guy Fawkes. Protesting at Waitangi on Wantangi Day. New Zealand fear of nuclear warships accelerates. Airlines begin serving liquor on board flights. Test-tube baby experiments have been approved in Auckland. People consider the 1984 'end of the world' scenario. Marsden Refinery workers return to work after their strike. Marsden Refinery workers strike. The Muldoon National Government calls a snap election amidst the Marsden Refinery strike. New Zealand resistance against the a USA Navy warship. Patients in the hospital outpatients get their respective wounds dealt to following protests for and against rugby tours and gay rights. Quantity: 19 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 size photocopies of ink and letraset drawings.

Date: 18 Aug 1989-25 May 2004

By: Petone Citizens Advice Bureau

Reference: MS-Group-1022

Description: Fourteen log books of the Petone Citizens Advice Bureau recording the various inquiries received from clients; each inquiry or request is categorised and a copy of the category schedule is in the Back file. Clients are anonymous. Source of title - Supplied Other - The previous log books were destroyed Arrangement: All personal names and identification have been deleted Quantity: 21 volume(s). 0.30 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by the Petone CAB, per Ms Colleen Hikuroa, Aug 2001, per Ms Janet Marsland, Sep 2004 and Jun 2007

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: 2002

Reference: H-668-021/037

Description: Cartoons on New Zealand and international political and social issues. Topics covered include: Democracy Zimbabwe style, reactions to the news that Tau Henare is returning to politics, WINZ gives new hope to struggling artists, aftermath of the twin towers attack in New York, ACC reinstate lump sum payments for sexual abuse victims, Labour Government buy Maori votes through Moari TV funding, modern day Robin Hood and Little John - robbing the poor to give to the rich, levels of public concern over the leadership battle within the Alliance party, Helen Clark prepares for her meeting with George W Bush, Police ineffective at curbing Gang involvement in drugs, Alliance Party alikened to a Palestinian suicide bomber, the rich meet to discuss the plight of the poor, ex-MP's travel perks, Jim Anderton about to jump out of the Alliance waka, Helen Clark trys to convince Peter, her husband, to learn golf so he can play with George Bush, Marian Hobbs as an avenging angel tells commercial radio what to play, the uneven stand-off between Israel and Palestine. Quantity: 17 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 photocopies

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: [ca 1974]

By: de Bres, Pieter Hendrik, 1915-1994

Reference: MS-Papers-2077

Description: An analysis of fifty cases of marital breakdown referred to the Hastings Community Counselling Service by the Magistrates Court. Some comments on prevention are added reflecting the Counselling Service's emphasis on a preventive approach to social work A Presbyterian minister, de Bres has lectured in anthropology. In 1973 he was Director of the Hastings Community Counselling Service Quantity: 1 folder(s) (32 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript

Date: 1996 - 1998

By: Darroch, Bob, 1940-; Christchurch star (Newspaper : 1958- )

Reference: A-316-124/141

Description: Cartoons on New Zealand social issues and politics. No mad cow disease in New Zealand, hospital waiting lists, do-it-yourself operations, selling body parts, coalition negotiations, skills required to be a politician, police officers leave the force in record numbers, proposals to raise the school leaving age and lower the drinking age, decision making on the home front, government asset sales, Black Caps perform poorly, sea pollution, anti-baldness pills may decrease men's libido, barflys discuss the government's poor performance, cost of living and restructuring. Quantity: 14 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 size photocopies of ink and letraset drawings.

Date: 10 Mar 1987-23 Jan 1992

By: Porirua Citizens' Advice Bureau

Reference: 94-113

Description: Telephone logs of calls received, detailing the enquiry and action taken by the bureau (if any); the logs are divided into "front logs" and "back logs"; callers are not identified Source of title - Supplied Other - 2 logbooks are held with the Porirua Museum Quantity: 3 box(es) (59 vols). 0.60 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss

Date: 1980

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :[One folder of original cartoons concerning New Zealand politics. Published in the Auckland Star, January - August 1980.]

Reference: A-330-005

Description: The cartoon is in four parts and involves a woman talking to a psychiatrist about her domestic troubles. We find out that she represents the South Island when Robert Muldoon comes to console her in the last part of the cartoon. He claims her worries are complete nonsense. The psychiatrist believes there could be a problem. Refers to the South Island not having the same opportunities as the North Island. Negatives at PA Collection 5371 Bromhead Collection Extended Title - It's no good...sob!... I can't stand living under the same roof... He's taken away my transport, my children prefer to live with him... I'm cut off from any work... isolated and forgotten! - There...there.. Has Mrs South Island been giving you all that nonsense about leaving me? - Just a mild case of suburban neurosis. Thinks! Zis could really be a cry for help! Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, 280 x 200mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

Date: 1939-1998

By: Campion, Edith, 1923-2007

Reference: ATL-Group-00854

Description: Comprises literary drafts, correspondence, notes, newspaper cuttings and other papers relating to Edith Campion, and to her activities as a writer, actor and director of R Hannah Ltd, and to her domestic life. Includes many letters, scripts and film treatments from her daughters Jane and Anna Campion, who are both involved in the film industry. The papers reflect in detail the life and problems of a talented upper middle-class family in the dying years of the twentieth century. The New Zealand Players scrapbooks cover the years of the company's greatest activity (1952-1957) and provide insight into the development of drama in New Zealand. Include programmes, itineraries, reviews and newspaper cuttings. Relationship complexity - The Library already has a collection of NZ Players Theatre Trust Board papers, 80-321, of 37 boxes Edith Campion, a descendant of the shoe manufacturer, Robert Hannah, studied acting at the Old Vic in England. A co-founder, with her former husband Richard Meckiff Campion, of the New Zealand Players Theatrical Company, she lived at Te Kowhai Farm at Te Horo, and in the 1970s became an author. Mother of Jane, Anna and Michael Robert Campion. Quantity: 48 volume(s). 155 folder(s). 4.50 Linear Metres. 1 C120 cassette(s). 1 5" reel(s). Physical Description: Holographs, mss, typescripts, printed matter, audiocassettes, open reel audiotapes Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Ms E Campion, Kelburn, Wellington, 1995 and 1998 Transfers: To Photographic Archive - One photograph by John Ashton of Puck and Oberon from `A Midsummer night's dream' (1995), and further photographs found among the 1998 accession. - To Ephemera Collection - Various programmes and other material from the 1998 accession.

Date: 1990 - 1992

By: Darroch, Bob, 1940-; Christchurch star (Newspaper : 1958- )

Reference: A-316-085/105

Description: Cartoons on New Zealand social issues and politics. Spree of national and international reforms Abortion, tobacco sponsorship, defending your property laws, horse-jumping medals, electioneering, morality of thieves, sports coverage causes domestic disharmony, headlines nothing but bad news, upside of unemployment, smoking cessation programme, disillusionment over government consultants, the violence of the civilised world, violence seen as natural response to threats, referendum '92 on the voting system, sporting injuries. Original drawings, numbers A-316-091, A-316-095 and A-316-105 in a separate folder, individually catalogued Quantity: 18 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 size photocopies of ink and letraset drawings.

Date: 1897-1981

By: New Zealand Society for the Protection of Home and Family. Wellington Branch

Reference: MS-Group-0180

Description: The records comprise minutes of the Branch (1901-1981); annual reports (1897-1966, 1969-1979); a small amount of correspondence (1971-1974); newsletter (Dec 1971); and pamphlet explaining the work of the Branch Source of title - Supplied The Society for the Protection of Women and Children was formed in 1893 with the Wellington Branch starting in 1897. Its objects were to `prosecute in cases of cruelty, seduction, outrage or excessive violence to women and children', give advice and aid to women who had been cruelly treated, provide neglected children with homes and lobby for improvements in the law with respect to women and children. In May 1955 the Society's name was changed to New Zealand Society for the Protection of Home and Family. Quantity: 21 volume(s). 1 folder(s). 1 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescript and printed matter Finding Aids: Inventory available for qMS-1560-1574.

Date: 1980 - 1989

By: Alston, Sharon Kathleen, 1948-1995; Awatere-Huata, Donna Lynn, 1949-; New Zealand mail (Newspaper); Crimp, Daryl, 1958-; Courtney, Helen Kathleen, 1952-2020; Broadsheet (Auckland, N.Z.)

Reference: H-708-001/063

Description: The link in some Doctor's minds between obstetrics and psychiatric services for women, the American war machine and equal rights, woman stands strongly holding Equal Rights Ammendment Act banner, wet t-shirt days, a man lays down his conditions for supporting women, Donna Awatere jogging, woman adjusts bra strap - Napolean stance, sexual harassment, the right-wing back-lash, equal rights ammendment, valuing women's work, god created man in his image - shows a less than handsome speciman, Master Builders cancel their Annual Dinner rather than have women builders attending as directed by the Human Rights Commission, Monopoly game shows discrimination in the work place, dealing with sexist comments, middle-class feminists discuss feminism in relation to working-class women, are woman the stronger sex?, pay equity, various reactions to women 'coming out' as lesbians, sexually transmitted diseases can affect anybody, assertiveness, tampons seen as rip-offs, political issues sweapt under the carpet by the police riot sqauds and politicians, how an artist feels about being categorized, sexual abuse, rape, 1982 Miss Auckland Beauty Contest, Rob Muldoon chokes on wine specially made for Women's Suffrage Day celebrations, Women's Suffrage 1883 cartoon, Doctor's reactions to their clients being lesbian, don't get mad - get even, female knight slays the 'sweating' monster, where housework fits into your life, the revictimisation of the rape-victim by the legal fraternity, a mans view on his wife joining a feminist group, holding men by the short and curlies - do they like it?, the joy and pain of feminist collectives, the pathway for women in management, reaction to fundamentalist right-wing preaching, women demand child-care facilities, mainstream news coverage is not representative of majority female views, anti-gay petition low on credibility, stop sexual harassment movement, RSI (repetitive strain injury) in the work place, Men define women through the scent industry, 'Sylvia' challenges the television to surprise her, men try to understand the reality of being a woman, fictitious characters perpetrate roles of unfaithful men and long suffering women, women discuss cosmetic efforts to reduce wrinkles, current politicians seem a poor selection to vote for, positive discrimination for women in the workplace, life for women in turn of the century America, domesticity, nationalism and dope smoking, women force the door open on the medical skeltons cupboard, restructuring, a man tries to understand what women want, programming for women in broadcasting almost non-existent, the homeless pray for the Minister of Housing (Helen Clark) just in case (she becomes Prime Minister?), on Trotter says the free market will provide more opportunities for the disadvantaged, Treasury considers Pay Equity, Abortion law reform moves at a snails pace, child asks her mother's butch lesbian partner what a 'diesal dyke' is in the supermarket que, the increased risk of breast cancer after prolonged use of the Pill, front page news - All Black blows his own nose Quantity: 63 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: Photocopies of various sizes

Date: 9 Jan 1986-16 Jan 1987 - 09 Jan 1986 - 16 Jan 1987

From: Nelson and Golden Bay Oral History Project

By: Richards, Myrtle Eugenie, 1900-1995

Reference: OHInt-0053/25

Description: Myrtle Richards was born on 6 January 1900. Describes her family background and early life in Nelson and how her family coped after her father left. Talks about working in a surveyor's office, meeting and marrying Edwin Richards and settling in Paturau. Describes her trousseau, getting married, pregnancy, birth, Granny Wigzell's nursing home at Collingwood, contraception, child-rearing and domestic routines. Talks about the Paturau School, the Paturau hall and local identities. Describes running the Paturau Post Office and providing accommodation for visitors to the Taitapu estate. Recalls the difficulties of transport in Golden Bay before World War II and the impact of the car. Mentions the Home Guard based at Paturau Hall, farm accidents, earthquakes and floods. Comments on the effects of isolation on women's health, lack of financial independence for women, work gender roles, social class, employment, domestic work, educational opportunites for women, family relationships and alcohol. Venue - Collingwood : 1987 Interviewer(s) - Rosie Little Venue - Mrs Richards' home at Paturau Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-003065; OHC-003066; OHC-003067; OHC-003068; OHC-003069; OHC-003070 Quantity: 6 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 6 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 589.

Date: 29 Aug 1992

From: After the war; World War II veterans oral history project.

By: Hider, Dorothy Margaret, 1923-

Reference: OHInt-0114/12

Description: Dorothy Hider was born in Feilding on 4 December 1928. Describes growing up there, working in a factory and moving to Christchurch. Talks about meeting and marrying her husband, Walter, an ambulance driver. Discusses the effect of the war on him. Venue - Christchurch : 1992 Interviewer(s) - Alison Parr Venue - Christchurch Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-005336 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 1010.

Date: 10 Mar 1993

From: After the war; World War II veterans oral history project.

By: Cusack, Elaine Beryl, 1924-2004

Reference: OHInt-0114/16

Description: Elaine Cusack was born in Christchurch on 7 October 1925. Describes growing up and meeting and marrying Jim Cusack who was a prisoner of war in World War II. Talks about the effect of the war on him. Venue - Christchurch : 1993 Interviewer(s) - Alison Parr Venue - Christchurch Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-005341 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 1012.

Date: 30 Mar 1993

From: After the war; World War II veterans oral history project.

By: May, Lyal, 1924-

Reference: OHInt-0114/15

Description: Toni May was born Lyal Wheeler in Rangiora. Describes meeting and marrying returned soldier Tom May in 1947. Talks about looking after the family while he ran two farms. Discusses the effect of the war on him. Venue - Picton : 1993 Interviewer(s) - Alison Parr Venue - Picton RSA Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-005350 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 1016.