Communist parties

Date: 1941-1945

From: Murdoch, Eric, fl 1930-1943 : Papers

Reference: MSY-3976

Description: The volume includes minutes, financial records and newscuttings Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Mss and printed matter

Date: 1935 - 1941

Reference: Eph-B-LOCAL-Lower-Hutt-1930s-01

Description: Describes Mrs Elsie Freeman and lists the Communist Party's election promises. Includes a practical plan for protection against air raids, a council housing scheme, municipal nurseries and markets for fruit and vegetables, meat and fish, improved libraries and recreation grounds. Elsie Locke was married to Frederick Engels Freeman 1935-1937, and married John Locke in 1941. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress on pale green leaflet (faded), 286 x 220 mm.

Date: 31 May 1995 - 05 September 1995 - 31 May 1995 - 05 Sep 1995

By: Taylor, Kerry, 1963-; Trade Union History Project (N.Z.)

Reference: OHColl-0861

Description: Interviews with people who participated in the 1951 waterfront lockout, the largest and most widespread industrial dispute in New Zealand history. Recollections include comment on the lead up to the lockout, other notable participants associated with the strike, relevant trade unions and the New Zealand communist party, social, domestic and employment conditions and attitudes of the day and immediate and long term consequences of the strike. The interviewees are Rona Bailey, Yvonne Grove, Doug and Rene Hare, Maxine Harris, Frankie Manson, Jack Mulheron, Arthur Quinn, Ida Thompson and Ted Thompson. Interviewer(s) - Kerry Taylor Arrangement: Abstracts: OHA-5688 - OHA-5696 Quantity: 21 C60 cassette(s). 9 transcript(s) edited. 9 interview(s) (one interview is a joint interview). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available edited. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Kerry Taylor Processing information: Interviews not yet described

Date: 1946 - 1949

Reference: Eph-A-COMMUNIST-1946/1949

Description: Includes election pamphlets for: Brian Berg for Island Bay 1946 (with photo); Ostler for Central 1949? ("Women, what of your life?"); Mrs Connie Birchfield for Brooklyn 1949 (with photo); Ken Stanton for Miramar 1949 (with photo); Ron Smith for Island Bay 1949 (with photo); A P Quinn for Petone 1949 (with photo); "Change in the capital city" - Bill McAra and Connie Birchfield, Town Hall Concert Chamber 28 October [1947] (with photos) Also includes pamphlets and flyers: "You wouldn't grab that line!" (1949 election brochure); "Police state menace grows" (1949); "Rugby or Race Prejudice? No team for South Africa!" (1948/49?); "Sweep out the Tories! Birchfield and McAra for Council" (1947); "YOU! and the General election" (Rita Smith for Parnell 1949); "Conscription means war!" (1949); "We challenge Randolph Churchill" (1947); "Murder in Malaya" (1949?); "Trouble brewing on the home front" (1947) Includes booklet by Monsignor Fulton Sheen "Communism" / Australian Catholic Truth Society Record, 10 July 1948. Quantity: 20 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on pamphlets, flyers. Physical Description: Photolithographs on pamphlets and flyers, sizes varying below 250 mm.

Date: 1940 - 1945

Reference: Eph-A-COMMUNIST-1940/1945

Description: Includes: 1940s: Second front, by Tom Wintringham Labour is in peril! (white copy and blue copy) The Soviet Union and the War; full military pact is necessary A personal message to the electors of Auckland West [from Gordon Watson] The Soviet Union is right! Communist statement on present European situation 1941: General election 1941. Introducing the Communist candidates for Wellington. Alex Galbraith (Wellington Central); A J Birchfield (Wellington East) 1942: How did Hitler come to power? Attack is the best defence. Public meeting, Trades Hall, 15 Febryart [1942]. Speakers Dr H Silverstone & A J Birchfield "The people's war", by Sid Scott (2 copies) 1943: Splitting the Labout movement; role of Democratic Labour Party "Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition". 1943? To the electors of Arch Hill ... introducing Vic Wilcox 1944: The N.Z. Bolshevik Party [by Leo Sim]. Reprinted from the Manawatu Daily Times, 18/1/44 Communist Party (Wellington). Xmas 1944. People Xmas Fair. Thursday, Friday Saturday, December 21st, 22nd, 23rd. Programme Quantity: 15 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) (a few coloured) on pamphlets, flyers. Physical Description: Photolithographs on pamphlets and flyers, sizes varying below 250 mm.

Date: 1981

From: Lynch, James, 1947-:Collection of original cartoons by James Lynch.

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: B-186-014

Description: Shows the prime minister of Poland, Wojciech Jaruzelski, conducting 'The Polish Communist Symphony Orchestra'. The word 'Repression' fromed from musical notes overarches the cartoon. In blue pencil beneath the cartoon are the words '(Caption) The Warsaw concerto!' Context: On 13 December 1981, citing recordings of Solidarity leaders planning a coup (which later turned out to be forgeries), Jaruzelski proclaimed martial law in an attempt to suppress the Solidarity movement. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and letratone on paper, 295 x 420 mm

Date: 1941-1943

Reference: MS-Papers-11298

Description: Contains copies of transcripts done by Cahill of Communist Party and other public meetings in Auckland. Copies were sent to his Government employer, but these copies were kept by him. The first ones record his attendance at Jehovah's Witness meetings. Cahill was educated at Palmerston North Boys High School. Later in his life he farmed at East Cape. During the Second World War he was employed by an as yet indentified Government agency to attend and transcribe the proceedings of Communist Party public meetings in Auckland Quantity: 3 folder(s). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript, mss Provenance: Donor is a nephew of James Cahill

Date: 1950 - 1952

By: Community Party of New Zealand. Auckland District Committee; Wilson Brothers (Auckland, N.Z.)

Reference: Eph-A-TRANSPORT-1951-01

Description: A pamphlet urging voters in the Auckland Transport Board elections to vote for Communist Party members Rita Smith and Alex Rait, so that the Board allocates more money to the provision of trams rather than "tanks and tommy-guns". It also mentions the Police Offences Amendment Act whereby protesters against poor transportation could end up being arrested with no trial by jury. Front page shows two bystanders watching a tank moving down the street. One says to the other: "That's all that's left of the 5-10 to Onehunga". Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print on folded pamphlet, 210 x 134 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mr Dick Scott, Auckland, in 2007.

Date: 20 Jul 1995 - 26 Jul 1995

From: Te Kura Toi Whakaari o Aotearoa / New Zealand Drama School oral history project

By: Bailey, Rona, 1914-2005; Gaitanos, Sarah, 1950-

Reference: OHInt-0400-01

Description: Born in Wanganui, aged seven years when family moved to Gisborne where father was manager of a shoe store owned by Rees Jones. Spent two years at Teachers' Training College before enrolling to do Modern Dance at the University of California and Colombia University, New York for her second year. Describes how contemporary dance broke barriers of ballet and how it took off in universities, with reference to the work of Martha Graham. Mentions Hallie Flanagan who developed Federal Theatre Project for out-of-work actors. Mentions Living Newspaper Theatre which dealt with contemporary issues, especially the oppressed. Refers to other events which had a big effect - hearing Harry Bridges, Secretary of Coachworkers Union; racism in California and Klu Klux Klan in Miami. Returned to Gisborne in May 1939. Explains how she came to teach Physical Education at Woodford House and how she incorporated contemporary dance technique into the physical education programme. Later became Physical Welfare Officer for Physical Welfare Branch and outlines her career in this field, explaining how the `New Dance Group' came about and its reviews. Joined the Communist Party in 1948 and became involved with the Anti-Apartheid Movement and the 1951 Waterside Lockout. Married and had daughter Meg. Contracted Tuberculosis. Became involved with theatre and at the request of Nola Millar taught movement at Summer school at Massey in 1964. Describes Kinaesthetic Movement. Later worked at Drama School. Discusses differences between training actors and dancers. In 1950s worked with New Zealand Opera Company and comments on performance of Petrouscha by Douglas Wright. Discusses beginning of Drama School where she became tutor, 1970-1988. Abstracted by - Sarah Gaitanos Awards/funding - Award in Oral History Interviewer(s) - Sarah Gaitanos Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-006574-006576 and OHLC-002351-002353 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-1546. 4 photographs of Rona Bailey taken at different stages of her life

Date: 21-07-1995 - 08-08-1995

From: Te Kura Toi Whakaari o Aotearoa / New Zealand Drama School oral history project

By: Webby, George Raymond, 1925-2012; Gaitanos, Sarah, 1950-

Reference: OHInt-0400-02

Description: Recalls growing up in a family of ten children in Wanganui and describes Depression, lifestyle and entertainment and schools etc. Recalls showing theatrical and musical talent from a young age. Describes loss of religious faith and involvement in the Pacifist Movement and Communist Party. Trained as a teacher in Christchurch and moved to Wellington. Describes involvement as actor and director in Wellington theatre, expecially Unity Theatre. Refers to the strong influence of Nola Millar and Leslie Souness. Outlines career as educator and in theatre, including study in USA, until taking over as Director of Drama School, 1974-1988. Describes this period in detail, explaining own approach, recalling students and tutors, performances and issues. Awarded OBE and first recipient of Chapman Tripp Lifetime Achievement Award in 1992. Abstracted by - Sarah Gaitanos Awards/funding - Award in Oral History Interviewer(s) - Sarah Gaitanos Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-006570-006572 and OHLC-002347-002350 Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 4 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-1547. 4 photographs of George Webby taken at different stages of his life

Date: 1950-1959

Reference: Eph-A-COMMUNIST-1950s

Description: Includes: 1951?: Birds of a feather. Vote Birchfield [Constance Birchfield. 1951?] "Promises without peace are empty" The answer? hear Vic Wilcox (Communist candidate for Arch Hill), John Mitchell (Communist candidate for City Central). Auckland Town Hall, 30 August [1951]. Flier 1952?: A chance to see for yourself! Combined committee for organising a delegation to the USSR - signed R. Dore, hon. secretary [1952?] New Zealand Communist Party. Miramar Branch. That was your wage rise - that was! Pink pamphlet The waterfront situation; a statement by the Political Committee, New Zealand Communist Party, May 1952. Booklet 1954: Petrov; reading between the lines [re Petrov spy scare in Australia, 1954] Pamphlet (2 copies) The saga of Shifty Sid - (2 different versions: Pink (2 copies), White (1 copy) 1956: A plain man's guide to the Suez crisis [1956]. pamphlet 1957: Time to toss out the Tories [1957]. Booklet 1958: The plain truth about the economic crisis [1957-1958?]. Pamphlet Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs on pamphlets and flyers, sizes varying below 250 mm.

Date: 1963

By: Communist Party of New Zealand

Reference: Eph-C-COMMUNIST-1963-01

Description: Folded tabloid-size pamphlet, issued to the householder prior to the 1963 general election, shows a photograph of a woman pondering about New Zealand's economic conditions, rising cost of living and scarcity of job opportunities, poverty for older people, the threat of war, military expenditure, and lack of overseas markets. It discusses the huge profits made by the Chelsea Sugar Refining Company and Fletcher Holdings Ltd; the expenditure on frigates; the acquiescence to foreign capitalists' monopolies; capitalism as a cause of war. New Zealanders should protest against nuclear weapons, against war, racism, and against military pacts such as ANZUS and SEATO. The back page asserts that the country must fight to retain New Zealand's proud tradition, and shows photographs of the Communist candidates. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs on newsprint sheet 440 x 570 mm folded to 440 x 285 mm.

Date: 1940s

From: Roth, Herbert Otto, 1917-1994: Collected papers, personal papers, photographs and ephemera

By: Communist Party of New Zealand

Reference: Eph-D-ROTH-Communist-1940s

Description: Shows male figure of a worker, pointing towards the right, "this way to progress". The Roth Collection also includes colour print from this design (at Eph-C-ROTH-Communist-1940s-001) and a black and white version of it (at Eph-D-ROTH-Communist-1940s). Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Pencil and ink drawing on oiled paper.

Date: 1965-1993

From: Franks, Peter Langdon, 1950- : Papers and photographs

Reference: MS-Papers-12118-22

Description: Handwritten notes on the history of the the Communist movement in New Zealand in relation to the Communist International and overseas parties. Includes clippings from various sources, reprints of articles and pamphlets. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holographs, printed matter

Date: 1975-1981

From: Roth, Herbert Otto, 1917-1994: Collected papers, personal papers, photographs and ephemera

Reference: 94-106-71/12

Description: Other Titles - Yearbook on international communist affairs Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1966-1974

From: Roth, Herbert Otto, 1917-1994: Collected papers, personal papers, photographs and ephemera

Reference: 94-106-71/11

Description: Other Titles - Yearbook on international communist affairs Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1951], 1975

From: Gale, Len 1926- : Papers relating to left-wing activity and cartoon art work

Reference: MS-Papers-6994

Description: Statement (carbon, typescript) by the Auckland Provincial Committee on the Railways Branch and TG resignation (ca 1951) and two circulars from the New Zealand Socialist Party, one to `Dear Comrade Jackson' re expulsion of certain members, J Brinklow, R T Cutter, J Hoy, D J Montgomery and W K Robertson (31 Mar 1975), the other a statement and decision regarding this (8 Aug 1975) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: n d

From: Jackson, George, 1908-2000 : Papers

Reference: 90-234-11/07

Description: Reports include: Rugby in the Soviet Union; 50 years of the Automobile and Highway Workers Union and various discussion reports Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [ca 1960]-2003

By: Communist Party of New Zealand

Reference: MS-Group-1722

Description: Covers the history of the Party mainly from ca 1968, and its internal travails in changing allegiance from the Chinese Communist Party to the Albanian Party of Labour Line, de-Stalinisation and re-organisation as the Socialist Workers' Organisation. Includes branch, district and central committee minutes, reports, correspondence, other internal documents and study material; 'public' documents (ephemera and pamphlets); internal and public material from other left wing groups, both in New Zealand and overseas; internal and public material relating to trade unions; overseas material including clippings, correspondence and publications, including excerpts from the journal Roter Morgen. Source of title - Supplied by Library After the ideological split between the communist parties of the Soviet Union and China, the New Zealand Party was one of the few which officially followed the Chinese line, with the pro-Soviet members splitting to form the Socialist Unity Party. By 1974 the Party itself split over the Chinese line, with the Party officially following that of the Albanian Party of Labour. De-Stalinisation of the Party and its reform as the Socialist Workers' Organisation followed in the 1990s Quantity: 366 folder(s). 9 Electronic document(s). 20 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, printed matter Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donation, Mr Barry Lee, Auckland, 2008 Transfers: Collection as a whole taken into Manuscripts. Transfers made from here. - Photographs transferred to Photographic Archives where they are held as PA-Group-0062; some ehemera to the Ephemera Section - To Photographic Archive - Photographs (PA-Group-00662).

Date: 1971

By: Communist Party of New Zealand. Wellington District

Reference: Eph-A-COMMUNIST-1971-01

Description: Front page shows a cartoon signed by Gary Vis Kupri (?), showing a Nazi-style American tank and soldiers advancing, while the tank eats money. The text explains the problems of workers for General Motors, an American owned company. GM shareholders are said to be benefiting from the Vietnam War. Two copies held. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on pamphlet. Physical Description: Typescript and offset print on folded pamphlet, 242 x 170 mm. Provenance: One copy from the papers of Rona Bailey, 2006.