Philosophy

Date: 1789

By: Gillray, James, 1757-1815; Turnbull, Alexander Horsburgh, 1868-1918

Reference: C-034-008

Description: A chaotic orgy reflecting the politics and new attitudes to religion and philosophy of late eighteenth century England and France. A huge Leviathan (depicted as a whale-like figure) is the Duke of Bedford (to the left of the view). The name Lepaux (i. e. Louis de Lareveilliere-Lepeaux, a French politician and philosopher) is repeated regularly in the satiric verse below the caricature and Lepeaux himself is seen standing on the right on a dais, holding a book. The caricature satirises the offering of an ear of wheat and a bouquet of flowers, one of the rites of Theophilanthropy, of which Lareveilliere-Lepeaux was the high priest. On the right, two kneeling figures in front of Lepeaux are poets Samuel Taylor Colderidge and Robert Southey. The man carrying a basket of flowers labelled Zoonomia or Jacobin Plants is Erasmus Darwin. The crocodile in stays is Tom Paine (who founded 'a little church of Theophilanthropy' in 1796) and the serpent spitting fire is David Williams, founder of the Royal Literary Fund, who visited France in 1792-3 and was made a French citizen. British Museum catalogue of political and personal satires, no 9240 Theophilanthropy was a system of religion framed under the Directory in France in 1796 and designed to replace Christianity. Its rites were simple and its only dogmas were the existence of God and the immortality of the soul. Its first Director was Louis-Marie de Lareveilliere-Lepeaux. Other Titles - instalment Inscriptions: Rhyming invective beneath cartoon Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Engraving, 281 x 627 mm Provenance: Unknown. Possibly collection of Alexander Turnbull

Date: [ca 1935-1988]

By: Platts, Peter John, - 1915-1995

Reference: MS-Papers-6031

Description: Platts's unpublished reminiscences of his career in the Palestine Police, typescript of his letters to various people, usually of a philosophical nature, which were also offered for publication, rejection slips, correspondence relating to Potocki and 31 issues of the `News letter' of the Palestine Police Old Comrades' Association (1980-1988) Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 6 folder(s). 1 box(es) (hollinger box). 0.35 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescripts and printed matter Provenance: Platts was a member of the Palestine Police, and corresponded with Count Potocki Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by the estate of P J Platts, 1997 Transfers: To Book Collections - Printed works by Potocki.

Date: 1936-1980

By: Smith, George Marshall McCall (Dr), 1882-1958

Reference: 90-093

Description: Contains notes, typescripts, drafts and correspondence relating to his work in Rawene and reflections on medicine, health, young people, public facilities, and his philosophy in general. Also includes reminiscences, newspaper clippings, pamphlets and material relating to his publications, especially `Later notes from a backblock hospital'. Source of title - Supplied Other Titles - Later notes from a backblocks hospital Quantity: 3 box(es). 1 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, mss, typescripts and printed matter Finding Aids: Partial listing available.

Date: [1930]

By: Brassington, Walter, 1903?-1984

Reference: MS-Papers-7401

Description: Comprises holograph and typescript copies of `Diversions of a New Zealander' by Brassington describing a walking trip he made around the South Island of New Zealand in the 1920s Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 2 folder(s). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph and typescript

Date: 27 Oct 1968

From: Open Country Sound Recordings

Reference: OHInt-0002/234

Description: A story of a stone, though black, in the late afternoon light the colours came gleaming, first green, then yellow, then occasionally in a sudden flash a bright red, and the effect it had on its finder who wondered if the red in the stone was symbolic of the fires of struggles in his life. It made him conscious of a great life force and the awareness brought him closer to his God. Script also contains comments extracted form the Listener's letters after `The Stone' broadcast. They include: Mrs S R Collins, Auckland; Harry Pettitt, Christchurch; E & G McKay of Taupo; Mrs Amelia Batistich, Greenlane, Auckland; Mrs Linda Gillbanks of Carterton. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Jim Henderson, presenter Venue - NZBC Studios, Wellington Accompanying material - Script and other related material at MS-Papers-1239, folder 77 Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT5-0239 Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). 1 event(s).

Date: 1933-1996

From: Paul, Janet Elaine (Dame), 1919-2004 : Papers of and relating to David Blackwood Paul

Reference: MS-Papers-5523-34

Description: Letters include references to Paul and Monro's involvement in the Auckland University College magazine `Phoenix' and other aspects of College academic, social and cultural life in the early to mid thirties; Monro's career as an academic philosopher; and Paul's work as a bookseller and publisher As well as letters from Monro, this folder also includes: an index to the letters compiled by Janet Paul; notes for the 1996 exhibition; list of artists who illustrated dust jackets for Paul's Book Arcade books; index of Paul's Book Arcade titles and subject matter; an index of authors and editors; and a reprint of Monro's `In defense of Hedonism' (1950) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescript Processing information: Many letters in this folder were annotated with comments by Janet Paul written on yellow `post-it' notes. These have been removed from the letters, photocopied and the photocopies reattached with paper-clips

Date: 2 Feb 1995 - 28 Apr 1995 - 14 May 1996 - 3 Mar 1997 - 02 Feb 1995 - 03 Mar 1997

From: Hawkes Bay oral history project

By: Johnson, Thomas, 1927-

Reference: OHInt-0438-08

Description: Talks about his birth at Seaton Delaval in Northumberland. Describes his childhood there as a mixture of poverty and emotional warmth. Recalls not liking school, his sister being in service and the knowledge that there was not enough money to go on to grammar school. Talks about the beginning of World War II and joining the messenger service during air raids, being apprenticed as a fitter and turner and attending night school. Mentions becoming a young communist. Describes being called up and going into the Royal Air Force (RAF) for three years. Recalls being the `barrack room lawyer'. Describes going to London during a strike and his concern for strikers. Talks about a lack of work after leaving the RAF, a `burning zeal' for reform and his decision to emigrate. Describes arriving in Dunedin and feeling that there was no culture. Talks about working in a transport company before going to work at Seacliff Mental Hospital. Describes disliking hospital conditions and wanting to learn and do something. Recalls returning to Seaton Delaval, training in psychiatric nursing and meeting his wife. Comments on his marriage, birth of a daughter and return to NZ and Cherry Farm hospital. Mentions meeting Janet Frame and Lionel Terry. Recalls trying to start a professional body to maintain standards and the formation of the Mental Health Association with Professor Ironside. Gives details of the Cherry Farm Inquiry Discusses the fiftieth anniversary of the end of World War II. Considers the MMP electoral system. Talks about political principles, capitalism and the nature of happiness. Discusses the language of counselling. Talks about his son and wife who are archivists and spending time with his family. Discusses Maori and the Treaty of Waitangi. Explains the Grey Power organisation and his involvement. Mentions Age Concern. Comments on leaving the Labour Party at the time of Rogernomics and his return with Helen Clark as leader. Mentions Hastings Mayor Jeremy Dwyer and Jim Bolger's visit to South Africa. Discusses the death of the family dogs and getting a new dog. Discusses the results of the first election under MMP and the length of time taken to form a government. Interviewer(s) - Robert Paton Interviewer(s) - Alex Crocket Quantity: 5 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 5 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2139. Search dates: 1927 - 1997

Date: 1944

From: Barkas, Mary Rushton, 1889-1961 and Barkas, Frederick, 1854-1932: Family Papers

Reference: MSX-9992

Description: A 1944 Collins' commercial diary, containing daily reflections, reviews and critiques by Mary Barkas on the philosophical content of books she has read. Also includes an interleaved pencil drawing of a climbing vine, and a memo from the New Zealand Country Library Service to Mary Barkas , dated "27.9.44", regarding a library reference enquiry request. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 volume(s). Processing information: This reference number MSX-9992 was initally incorrectly assigned to another collection. A check was done on 19 November 2020 and the reference number was correctly reassigned to this descriptive record for the diary from the Barkas collection.

Date: 1932-1957

From: Barkas, Mary Rushton, 1889-1961 and Barkas, Frederick, 1854-1932: Family Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-12530-4

Description: Contains typewritten letters by Mary Barkas to her father Frederick Barkas, written from the 'Lawn Hospital Lincoln'; and handwritten notes relating to her insights on psychiatry and psychology. Also includes a letter written to Mary Barkas in 1948 by "Barbara & Roger" regarding photographs of toddler Roger Bushton; two weaving and handicraft bookets; and a handwritten letter to Mary Barkas dated 1957. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 10 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Typescript papers, some with affixed newspaper and receipt clippings.

Date: 1930-1999

By: Anthroposophical Society in New Zealand; Humanist Society of New Zealand Inc; Wellington Philosophical Society

Reference: Eph-A-PHILOSOPHY-1900s

Description: Comprises ephemera of octavo size relating to philosophy, anthroposophy, and humanism from 1930 to 1999. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s) containing 13 pieces of ephemera. Physical Description: Sizes varying up to 240 mm.

Date: 2000-2019

Reference: Eph-A-PHILOSOPHY-2000/2019

Description: Not yet listed Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Sizes varying up to 240 mm.

Date: [1972-1989]

From: Leov-Lealand, Christine, 1959- : Papers and recordings

Reference: MS-Papers-7683-17

Description: Letters written by Leov-Lealand-Mallett to herself which reveal what was `going on in my head at that moment in time - also love letters - friendship things' Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [ca 1939?]

From: Johnston, Thomas Henry, 1880-1972 : Two works

Reference: MSX-4914

Description: Contents comprise articles, `Esau versus Jacob', `Material mind of man', `At one', `Thoughts' and `Love'; booklets, `Scientific laws of life', `The Soul of man' and `Craftsmanship of storywriting' (in eight parts); and includes classified contents of the `Scientific laws of life' and `The Soul of man'. Johnston writes his hope that the work `will be a means of cementing together the advancement of the race, and that it will hasten the day that God's Will will be done on earth as it is in Heaven'. Quantity: 1 volume(s). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (carbon copy) with holograph corrections

Date: [1942-1952]

From: Albiston, Isobel Shirley, 1921-1995 : Diaries and autograph book

Reference: MSX-6394

Description: Diary kept intermittently by Albiston, mostly dealing with personal philosophy and feelings Quantity: 1 volume(s).

Date: 1981

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :[One folder of original cartoons concerning New Zealand politics. Published in the Auckland Star, January - April 1981.]

Reference: A-330-055

Description: The cartoon shows a stone carving resting on top of a pillar. The head has a wreath on it. Refers to stoicism, an ancient Greek philosopohy characterized by its austere ethical doctrines. Negatives at PA Collection 5371 Bromhead Collection Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, 150 x 295mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

Date: 1933-2004

By: Saunders, Leith Roy, 1933-2004

Reference: MS-Papers-8212

Description: Papers relating to the life and career of Saunders including curricula vitae, articles and drafts of articles, preliminary drafts for `The mind body problem', some correspondence, notes relating to his funeral, copy of Bruce Beaver's `New and selected poems, 1960-1990' and memoir Source of title - Supplied by Library Quantity: 9 folder(s). 0.10 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph, mss, typescripts and printed matter Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mr J Hollingworth, Wilton, Wellington, Feb 2005 Transfers: To Photographic Archive - Two photographs of Saunders; see PAColl-8296.

Date: [1986-1988]

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

Reference: Series-0001

Description: Comprises holograph and typescript copies of `Somebody else', the autobiography of Bliss; `The Individual and the crowd', a philosophical work, also in holograph and typescript Quantity: 8 folder(s).

Date: 1915

By: Chidley, William James, 1860-1916

Reference: MS-Papers-2706

Description: `The Answer', typescript with some galley proofs, published in 1915 as `The Answer' or `The World as joy', an essay in philosophy, by W J Chidley. Other Titles - The world as joy, an essay in philosophy Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript and printed matter

Date: [1938-1996]

By: Bliss, Charles Henry (Dr), 1909-1997

Reference: MS-Group-0513

Description: Includes diaries kept by Dr Bliss when he was with the Indian Army during WWII, serving mainly in Africa. his work included involvement with NZ troops and is evidently a unique record of medical work during the war. Also included are later diaries kept of his life in New Zealand since 1947, other wartime ephemera and completed drafts of philosophical and autobiographical works by Bliss. Journals (1994-1996); journals kept while studying art (1991-1995); papers relating to John Banks and political matters (1986-1987), and to earthquakes (1996) (A97-033) Source of title - Supplied Bliss was a surgeon with the Indian Army in World War Two working mostly in Africa; he emigrated to NZ in 1947. He has a special interest in philosophy. Quantity: 20 folder(s). 14 volume(s). 0.42 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, typescripts and printed matter

Date: 1920

By: Miller, Harold Gladstone (Dr), 1898-1989

Reference: MS-Papers-10026

Description: Thesis submitted for a Jacob Joseph Scholarship, University of Victoria, Wellington, 1920 Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript