Feminist geography

Date: 25 Oct 1991

From: The institutionalisation of geography in New Zealand, oral histories

By: Johnson, Louise, active 1972-1991

Reference: OHInt-0336-048

Description: Louise Johnson was educated in Sydney. Talks about time at school and Sydney University from 1972. Outlines job at Deakin University and introduction to feminist thought. Discusses feminist studies, feminist geography and her transfer to Waikato University in 1987. Mentions Ann Magee, Barry Johnston and Dick Bedford. Talks about the Equal Opportunity Policy initiative. Touches on Waikato University's institutional history, treatment of graduate students and other geography departments around New Zealand. Mentions publications in Australian Geographic Studies. Interviewer(s) - Dr J.G. Hammond Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-010594c, OHC-010642a Quantity: 2 C90 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1.10 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3721.

Date: 12 Sep 1991

From: The institutionalisation of geography in New Zealand, oral histories

By: Kissling, Christopher Charles, 1940-

Reference: OHInt-0336-057

Description: Chris Kissling details tertiary study in geography at Canterbury University from 1959. Talks about George Jobberns, Lee Pownall and Barry Johnston. Outlines landmarks in the development of geography. Mentions time at McGill for PhD. Provides basic career summary in New Zealand and Australia. Touches upon the relationship between different geography streams including feminist geography. Discusses Lincoln University. Interviewer(s) - Dr J.G. Hammond Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-010643a Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 40 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3730.

Date: 12 Mar 1991

From: The institutionalisation of geography in New Zealand, oral histories

By: Porteous, Diana, active 1982-1991

Reference: OHInt-0336-086

Description: Diana Porteous trained as a teacher in London. Recounts settlement in New Zealand in 1982, gaining a tertiary qualification in geography and position as technician at Massey University from 1985. States distinctiveness of geography department at Waikato University due to large number of women. Discusses Ann Magee and feminist geography in detail. Touches on importance of Evelyn Stokes work on Maori perspectives in geography. Interviewer(s) - Dr J.G. Hammond Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-010664b Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 20 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3760.

Date: 12 Mar 1991

From: The institutionalisation of geography in New Zealand, oral histories

By: Larner, Wendy, active 1980?-1991

Reference: OHInt-0336-058

Description: Wendy Larner outlines early education at Te Kauwata and tertiary study at Victoria and Waikato Universities. Talks in depth about Ann Magee and the development and continuing need for feminist studies in geography. Details the distinctive nature of New Zealand geography. Mentions Dick Bedford, Lex Chalmers, Louise Johnson and Garth Cant. Interviewer(s) - Dr J.G. Hammond Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-010664c, OHC-010611a Quantity: 2 C90 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 30 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3731.

Date: 29 Jan 1992

From: The institutionalisation of geography in New Zealand, oral histories

By: Magee, Ann, 1941-

Reference: OHInt-0336-063

Description: Ann Magee discusses geography major at Victoria University and provides details about Keith Buchanan, Harvey Franklin and D.W. McKenzie. Outlines changes in the department and the relationship with Canterbury University geographers. Talks about teaching at Waikato University including fellow faculty members and feminist geography. Discusses gender issues and women's studies developments in Waikato University and across New Zealand in detail. Interviewer(s) - Dr J.G. Hammond Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-010652a Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 55 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3737.

Date: 21 Mar 1991

From: The institutionalisation of geography in New Zealand, oral histories

By: Duncan, Craig, active 1941-1991

Reference: OHInt-0336-030

Description: Craig Duncan touches upon secondary school education in geography at Kings High School in Dunedin. Mentions time as navigator in Royal Air Force in 1941. Outlines geography studies at Otago and Canterbury University Colleges mentioning Ken Robinson, Peter Irwin, Ben Garnier, Murray McCaskill, George Jobberns, Howard Critchfield and Kenneth Cumberland. Recounts time spent in United States. Talks about completing PhD in 1955 and lecturing at Waikato University. Discusses Maori and feminist geography studies influenced by Evelyn Stokes and Ann Magee. Interviewer(s) - Dr J.G. Hammond Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-010626, OHC-010613a Quantity: 2 C90 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3703.

Date: 30 Apr 1991

From: The institutionalisation of geography in New Zealand, oral histories

By: Watters, Raymond Frederick, active 1940?-1991

Reference: OHInt-0336-109

Description: Ray Watters talks about educational structure of Victoria and Auckland Universities in geographical studies. Mentions geographers D.W. McKenzie, Keith Buchanan, Joy Bewley, Kenneth Cumberland, James Fox, Ron Lister and Lee Pownall. Discusses South Pacific focus of his studies. Mentions time spent overseas and career at Victoria University. Outlines the geography department structure and lists its highs and lows. Talks about human, physical and feminist geography in detail. Background the establishment of Pacific Viewpoint publication. Interviewer(s) - Dr J.G. Hammond Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-010629b, OHC-010680a Quantity: 2 C90 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3780.

Date: 13 Mar 1991

From: The institutionalisation of geography in New Zealand, oral histories

By: Paterson, John, active 1982-1991

Reference: OHInt-0336-081

Description: John Paterson recounts education at Gore High School and Otago University studying geography. Mentions Richard Welch. Talks about Christian perspective in geography, the influence of Ann Magee and feminist geography, and his PhD undertaken in Canada on the Christian Farmers Federation scholarship in 1982. Recalls the failure of the Christian Geographers Newsletter in Cambridge. Discusses distinctive Waikato geography perspective and tolerance towards feminist and alternative viewpoints. Interviewer(s) - Dr J.G. Hammond Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-010598d, OHC-010612a Quantity: 2 C90 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 25 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3755.

Date: 11 Mar 1991

From: The institutionalisation of geography in New Zealand, oral histories

By: Farmer, Ruth, active 1991

Reference: OHInt-0336-031

Description: Ruth Farmer backgrounds academic career in Tasmania and New Zealand. Outlines position at Waikato University with Craig Duncan. Mentions Peter Scott. Talks in detail regarding revolution within faculty including Mike Selby, Ann Magee, Evelyn Stokes and Roger Frazer. Discusses national conference that focused on feminist issues in academia. Interviewer(s) - Dr J.G. Hammond Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-010597a Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 50 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3704.