Prose literature

Date: [ca 1939-1986]

By: Ballantyne, David Watt, 1924-1986

Reference: 88-012

Description: Papers include correspondence with publishers and other writers, diaries, notebooks, drafts of articles, short stories novels and plays and newspaper cuttings Arrangement: Collection remains in order received. Correspondence files have not been indexed with names of correspondents except those in 88-012-01/01 to 88-012-01/12. Journalist, author and playwright Quantity: 19 box(es) (13 wax and 6 hollinger). 4.30 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, mss, typescripts and printed matter Finding Aids: Preliminary listing available. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mrs V Ballantyne, 1988

Date: 1903-1939

From: Stowell, Henry Matthew, 1859-1944 :Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0062-62

Description: Includes articles, pictures and other material on Maori history, health, and religion as well as geography, language, science and volcanology Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed matter

Date: 1939

By: Pascoe, John Dobree, 1908-1972

Reference: qMS-1632

Description: Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 volume(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (35 cm; ¼ dark green morocco)

Date: [ca 1965-1973]

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

By: Shadbolt, Maurice Francis Richard, 1932-2004

Reference: 91-047-17/14

Description: Includes extensive correspondence, drafts of novels and other writings, talks, articles, reviews, newspaper clippings, interviews etc. Include are letters from Shadbolt to Kevin Ireland. Letters from Ireland to Shadbolt are found in the Kevin Ireland papers (because of an arrangement between the writers by which each returned the other's letters before disposing of their collections). Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: n d

From: Jones, Pei Te Hurinui, 1898-1976 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5220-048

Description: Contains typescripts of the Maori version of Rubaiyat of Oma Khayyam. Edward Fitzgerald's book rendered into Maori by Pei. Typescript of the Maori version includes corrections Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript

Date: 1960-1975

By: Gordon, Mona Clifton, 1899-1977

Reference: MS-Papers-1961

Description: Typescripts, galley proofs, research notes and miscellaneous material relating to `The early literature of New Zealand' (unpublished); `The golden age of Josiah Clifton Firth' (published 1963); `The mystery of La Perouse' (1961); `Those days, those men' (1975); and `Portrait in Mosaic of Ann Clifton Firth' (1973) Other Titles - The early literature of New Zealand Other Titles - The golden age of Josiah Clifton Firth Other Titles - The mystery of La Perouse Other Titles - Those days those men Other Titles - Portrait in mosaic of Ann Clifton Firth Quantity: 17 folder(s). 0.17 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 28 Aug 1998

From: Welsh Society of Wellington Oral History Project

By: Harris, Megan, 1914-2007

Reference: OHInt-0728/07

Description: Megan Harris born Tredegar, Monmouthshire, Wales 1914. Outlines family background in Wales and recalls grandparents were strong Calvinistic Methodists. Mentions Band of Hope. Describes schools, Welsh language, Depression (Slump) and training for Kennel work in Dawlish in 1931. Recalls World War II and being drafted into the Air Ministry and describes working in a tin shelter. Recalls the sound of the bombers and rations of food and clothing. Backgrounds decision to come to New Zealand in 1952, travelling on the `Captain Cook' (Ship). Describes the cost of travel to New Zealand, Trentham Camp and interview for job with Inland Revenue. Describes how she met Joyce Gentles and their decision to live together which they did for 32 years. Discusses introduction to the Welsh Society and refers to Harold Bacon and Myfanwy Bacon. Also refers to Emlyn Williams. Recalls winning the Raphael Jones Memorial Cup for Prose in 1957 and 1959. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Linda Bevan Smith Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-011903-011904 ; OHLC-005963-005964 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-4095.

Date: [1907-1992]

By: Vogt, Herlof Anton Herlofsen, 1914-1984

Reference: MS-Group-0356

Description: Includes correspondence, drafts of poems, short stories, poetry, drama, autobiography, essays, talks and book and film reviews; papers relating to education and the teaching of English and personal papers. Also papers of Birgitte Vogt. Letters include those from Glover, Frame, Fairburn, Baxter, Curnow, Ashton-Warner, Michael King, John A Lee, Peter Fraser and others Also included is material relating to his work as an educationalist, and general social critic Language - Some papers are in Norwegian; both Anton and Birgit were and are Norwegian Educationalist, poet and social critic Quantity: 123 folder(s). 5 volume(s). 1.60 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, mss, typescripts and printed matter Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donation, 1982 (82-131, 82-182), Purchase, 1994

Date: 1970

By: Somerville, Dorathea Marie, 1913-1994

Reference: qMS-1850

Description: A compilation of poetry and prose by New Zealand writers on man's involvement in and reactions to war, especially the two world wars. Presented at `Downstage', Wellington, to commemorate Hiroshima Day, Aug 1970 Quantity: 1 volume(s) (45 leaves). Physical Description: Typescript (photocopy) (36 cm; red buckram)

Date: n d

From: Milner, Frank, 1875-1944 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0051-043

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1980

By: Glover, Denis James Matthews, 1912-1980

Reference: MS-Papers-5036

Description: Humourous dialogue, `Stuck in the lift', submitted by Glover to the `Listener' (but not published) just before his death Quantity: 1 folder(s) (4 leaves). Physical Description: Typescript (carbon copy)

Date: 1970-[1974]

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

Reference: 91-047-16/13

Description: Identified persons entered under Name. Also includes copy of letter to Terry re proposed Wattie Book of the Year Award; letter from [?] Oietlind [?] Balirman, Heisterholzmuhle; letter from Gary [?] Goldner, Parnell; review of `An Ear of the dragon'; letter, Eric McCormick to Barbara Magner Language - One letter in German Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [ca 1920-1930]

By: Waley, Alison, 1901-2001

Reference: MS-Papers-10431

Description: Poems and short prose pieces from New Zealand and Australian publications, some unpublished, and an annotated dustcover for her published memoir `A Half of two lives'. Accompanying the papers are copies of letters from Grant and from the donor which give information about her life. Source of title - Supplied title Accompanying material - Newspaper clipping about Alison Waley dated 29 March 1991 - held in backfile Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1956-1959]

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

Reference: 91-047-16/02

Description: Includes correspondence with agents, friends, publishers; letters from [?] Duff; short story, `A Quiet night'; article on Boris Pasternak; personal cards; letter in Russian; letter from 2nd Officer A D [?] Couper of the `British Resource' MV; letters from Geoff [?] Reeve of Fulham, Stuart of Dunedin and Natasha of West Hatch, Taunton; letter from NZ High Commission re Shadbolt's grant from the Literary Fund. Identified persons entered under Name. Language - Includes letter in Russian (not translated) Other Titles - A Quiet night (short story) by Shadbolt Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1950-1968

By: Amato, Renato Michael, 1928-1964

Reference: MS-Papers-0412

Description: Comprises mainly literary works, including draft of a novel, short stories and book reviews. Also some correspondence and personal papers. Italian-born New Zealand writer Quantity: 23 folder(s). 0.23 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter Finding Aids: Paper inventory which was previously available in reading room was removed on 3 Jan 2015 as it contained no extra information. A copy is available in the staff backfile.

Date: [1970]-1974

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

By: Shadbolt, Maurice Francis Richard, 1932-2004

Reference: 91-047-14/12

Description: Reviews of `A touch of clay' Publication - Published in 1974, 1987 and 1995 Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1944

From: Jones, Pei Te Hurinui, 1898-1976 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5220-047

Description: Contains Pei's translation of William Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice. One typescript copy and 3 published copies all with annotations Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript and printed matter

Date: [ca 1921]-1961

By: Mulgan, Alan Edward, 1881-1962

Reference: MS-Papers-0224

Description: Correspondence with or notes on many New Zealand writers including John A Lee, David McKee Wright, Nelle Scanlan, Jessie Mackay, Eileen Duggan, E L Eyre and others. Also typescripts of some of Mulgan's articles and radio talks, including one on the history of the Wellington Regiment. Notes for `Great days in New Zealand writing' and reference to his other publications. Other Titles - Great days in New Zealand writing Quantity: 32 folder(s). 0.32 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, printed matter and photographs Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: [ca 1965-1987]

By: Clayton, Marie Fay, 1925-

Reference: 88-076

Description: Poetry (including religious verse, ballads and retelling of legends); songs written by Clayton with accompanying music by Derrick Bailey, Karl G Kallhagen and Michael S Keeble and copies of articles by Clayton published in `The Tablet' Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 box(es). 0.30 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mrs F Clayton, 1988 Processing information: Not yet listed

Date: 1969-c1972

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

Reference: 91-047-16/11

Description: Identified persons entered under Name. Also includes letters from Dorothy and [?] Maru [?] Waitahi of Opotiki, Rupert of Wellington, John [?] Sturdy of Titirangi; review of `This summer's dolphin' by V Scannell; copies of outward letters including to Trevor, Rarotonga, and Walter, also of Rarotonga, Tony, John; correspondence with the Encyclopedia Britannica re article on literature in English in Australia and New Zealand and copy of article supplied; speeches re 1st Feltex TV Awards winners; correspondence re disappearance of Kevin Ireland Quantity: 1 folder(s).