Sanatoriums

Date: 1907-1908

By: Phillips, Jillian, 1950-

Reference: PA1-q-1069

Description: Photograph album of Wellington and trips around the North Island. Includes views of the opening of Victoria Bowling Club, bowling matches and other bowling clubs in the North Island, the contruction of the Grafton Bridge, Rotorua geysers, Te Wairoa buried village, and Dominion Day celebrations at Newtown Park, Wellington, Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: 310 x 260 mm Provenance: Photograph album was compiled by Jill Phillips' great-grandfather.

Date: 30 Jul 2001

From: Otaki Citizens Advice Bureau oral history project

By: Lipscombe, Shirley Elizabeth, 1924-2014

Reference: OHInt-0579-08

Description: Shirley Elizabeth Lipscombe born Cromwell, Otago, 1924. Outlines family background. Recalls: family move to Wellington; attending Kilbirnie School; boarding at Nelson Girls College (1938-1941) and work for Wellington Public Library in 1942 before commencing training as a nurse at Wellington Hospital in 1943. Talks about marriage to Dean Perrett Lipscombe in 1947, move to Otaki, birth of children and becoming a full time housewife. Recalls return to the workforce in 1968 as District nurse. Explains difference between public health nurse and district nurse. Recalls TB (tuberculosis) being quite prevalent in Otaki and mentions TB clinics and Sanatorium which had beautiful gardens. After retirement recalls being manager of Kimberley Training School shop and was on-call Hospice nurse in 1987. Backgrounds the setting up of the Food Bank in Otaki and her involvement. Recalls joining CAB (Citizens Advice Bureau) early 1990s and mentions the various roles, including being roster secretary. Mentions Jean Chamberlain, Joan Black, May Mitchell and Velda Harrison. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Jill Abigail Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-08836-008837 ; OHLC-004479-004480 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Electronic document(s) - abstract. 1 interview(s). 2 Hours Duration. Physical Description: Textual files - Microsoft word Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2734, OHDL-000997.

Date: [192-?]

By: Gorton, Elsie Firminia, 1895-1984; Holmes, Ellen, active 1992

Reference: PA1-o-756

Description: Album compiled by Elsie Firminia Carrell (later Gorton) comprising photographs of places around New Zealand. Photographs taken circa 1920s, probably by Elsie and/or James (Jim) Carrell. Includes images taken in Otira, West Coast, particularly the Otira Tunnel in the last stages of construction, circa 1921 (the tunnel opened in 1923), on which her first husband, James (Jim) Carrell, worked. Also includes photographs relating to the Fry and Calcinai families. Accompanying information - Accompanied by photocopy of a family tree including Calcinai and Fry families Source of descriptive information - Family member Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints in album

Date: ca 1870s-ca 1910

By: Union Steam Ship Company of New Zealand Ltd; Muir & Moodie (Firm); Spencer, Charles, 1854-1933; Ring, James, 1856-1939; Martin, Josiah, 1843-1916; Valentine, James, -1880; Cottier, Charles Percy, -1950; Wilson, George Washington, 1823-1893; Burton Brothers (Dunedin, N.Z.); De Maus, David Alexander, 1847-1925; Ross & Sons (Firm); New Zealand. Tourism Department

Reference: PAColl-0195

Description: Tourist photographs of the major scenic places in New Zealand Quantity: 9 b&w original photographic print(s). 1 container(s) 214 photoprints. Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: Nov 1939-May 1940

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-089

Description: Photographs of patients at the Pukerua Sanitarium in Waipukurau, white ants, a farming family at their daily work and the Taieri floods, made for publication in the New Zealand Free Lance between 1939 and 1940 Quantity: 34 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: 09 September 1983 - 09 Sep 1983

From: New Zealand Nursing Education and Research Foundation oral history project

By: MacKenzie, Sadie Thompson, 1912-2006; Grant, Mary, -1999

Reference: OHInt-0014/108

Description: Sadie MacKenzie was born in Sydney, returned to New Zealand with family aged 6 months. Outlines family background - father bought farm in Clutha Valley, later moving to Dunedin. Sadie attended Timaru Girls High School - describes headmistress. Commenced nursing at Dunedin Hospital 1932, registering 1935. Topics covered include: Thyroid patients; conditions in nursing home; night duty as a junior; pneumonia; work experience in women's gynaecology ward - refers to septic abortions; experiences in children's orthopaedic ward - describes treatment of osteomyelitis; Urology Ward where minor surgery was done. Gives advantages of training in hospital with Medical School. Talks about experience at Waikanae Sanitorium during training; maternity training at Hastings Memorial Hospital and midwifery at St Helen's Hospital, Auckland. At Miss Lambie's suggestion went to work at Apia Hospital (Samoa) - describes leper compound and precautions taken to avoid infection. Was at Nukualofa the day Pearl Harbour was bombed. Returned to New Zealand Dec 1941 and called up for Army. Sailed from Wellington on the Monganui - Refers to Miss Lewis who was matron. Gives experiences at No 1 General (Hospital) Helwan in Egypt before moving to Italy - refers to Senegalia Hospital. Specialised General Freyberg after a plane accident. Travelled to Japan on the `Strathmore' - refers to measles epidemic on the ship. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Rotorua Other - limited biographical information available Interviewer(s) - Mary Grant Venue - Rotorua Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-000015-00016; OHLC-000021-000022 Quantity: 2 tape(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-0993 (hand-written).

Date: 05 Nov 1982

From: New Zealand Nursing Education and Research Foundation oral history project

By: Edwards, Edith Mary, 1883-1985

Reference: OHInt-0014/053

Description: Edith Edwards was born in England. Explains why her brothers emigrated to New Zealand and why she and a sister followed ca 1903. Commenced training as a nurse at Picton Hospital ca 1906, registering 1909. Describes experiences at Picton Hospital, refers to Dr Ada Patterson who gave lectures; examinations; move to larger hospital in Christchurch which she compares with Picton - refers to Miss McLean, inspector of Nurses and Miss Thurston, matron and Dr Blackmore, Medical Superintendant; experience at Cashmere Sanatorium - describes treatment for tuberculosis (TB); experience at Waipukurau Sanatorium where whe stayed 2-3 years - refers to returned soldiers; Influenza Epidemic; work as a private nurse in Canada. Mentions Lady Hay and Miss Lambie. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Christchurch Other - limited biographical information available Other - Interview with Jessie Oakey on side one of same tape. Interviewer(s) - H Campbell Venue - Christchurch Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-000007b (side 2); OHLC-000012 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s) (side 2). 1 interview(s). 30 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete (hand-written).

Date: 23 Feb 1984

From: New Zealand Nursing Education and Research Foundation oral history project

By: Garaway, Grace Ellen, 1915-1988; McCutchan, Ailsa Douglas, 1920-2008

Reference: OHInt-0014/059

Description: Grace Garaway registered as a nurse at Waipukurau Hospital 1941. Gives family and social background; student nursing at Ewart and Fever Hospitals in Wellington. Recalls: contracting tuberculosis and its treatment at Pureora Sanatorium; work at Otaki Children's Health Camp; completion of training at Waipukurau; Te Puia Springs Hospital; tutoring; marriage and shift to Bay of Plenty; Whakatane Hospital; medical and social work. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Ohope Other - limited biographical information available Interviewer(s) - Ailsa McCutchan Venue - 40 West End, Ohope Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-000209; OHLC-001848; OHLC-006285 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 interview(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.

Date: 22 June 1983 - 22 Jun 1993

From: New Zealand Nursing Education and Research Foundation oral history project

By: Story, Esther Mary, 1914-1988; Storey, Doris Margaret Patricia, 1921-2005

Reference: OHInt-0014/159

Description: Mrs Esther Mary Story registered as a nurse 1943. Gives personal background. Describes: nursing home conditions; recreation; conditions of work; attitudes; prevalent treatment; the advent of sulphonamides; isolation nursing; conditions and nurses attitudes to such conditions; operating theatre; maternity training and conditions; work experience at the Waikato Hospital Tuberculosis clinic, Mt Egmont; time as a patient at Otaki Sanatorium and convalescing at Te Kuiti Hospital; involvement with the SNA (Staff Nurses' Association) and RNA (Registered Nurses' Association). Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - New Plymouth Other - limited biographical information available Interviewer(s) - Doris M Patricia Storey Venue - 34 Octavius Place, New Plymouth Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-000139; OHLC-000014; OHLC-004461 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 interview(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.

Date: 4 June 1983 - 04 Jun 1983

From: NZOHA Customs Department Oral History Project Part I

By: Nelson, Wilfred Maurice, 1910-1986

Reference: OHInt-0096/27

Description: Wilfred Maurice Nelson born Christchurch 1910. Describes: family background; childhood home; Sunday school and bible class; relationship with parents; education at Wharenui ? school and West Christchurch School, now known as Hagley College. Recalls other students - Gilbert Stringer (later Director of Broadcasting) and Trevor Stanton, with reference to Queen Margaret Hospital. Recalls joining Customs Department 1928 and refers to letter from George Craig, Comptroller of Customs. Describes the Long room, Christchurch; duties; dress and tea club. Talks about his two and a half years at Cashmere Sanatorium with tuberculosis. Mentions the Public Service Association. Discusses: Customs Bonds; Gauging; Fraud, with reference to the 1913 fraud in Christchurch; rummaging; introduction of sales tax (1932); effect on Customs of World War II; influence of the Minister; GATT (1948); Shipping registration; Indecent publications / Obscene material and drugs. Customs personnel mentioned include: Mr Sawyers, Steve Gale, Peter Johnsen; Ken Press, J F Cummings, Vic Thomas, Brian Pound (later moved to Industries and Commerce), Bob Orton, J B Condliffe, Neil McGregor (All Black in the 1924/1925 side), and Bill MacDonald who had been to the Pole twice with Captain Scott. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Nelson Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Venue - Bridge Street, Nelson Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-000626-000628 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-0075. 1 photograph of 4 Ex-Collectors of Customs, Nelson

Date: 01 August 1982 - 01 Aug 1982

From: New Zealand Nursing Education and Research Foundation oral history project

By: Robertson, Mary Avery, 1912-1993; Campbell, Helen, active 1983

Reference: OHInt-0014/139

Description: Avery Robertson registered as a nurse at Dunedin Hospital 1934 where she spent 17 years. Recalls time in Pleasant Valley Sanatorium with tuberculosis and Cashmere Sanatorium after a reoccurrence 10 years later. Recalls time nursing at Otaki Sanatorium and later as matron. After retirement worked with with Dame Cecily Pickerill, a plastic surgeon who specialised in hare lips and palates - describes Dr Pickerill's efficiency and training. Refers to Dr Jessie Burnett, the anaesthetist. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Wellington Other - limited biographical material available Interviewer(s) - H Campbell Venue - NERF Oral History Workshop, Wellington Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-000072; OHLC-000057; OHLC-003945 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2181 (hand-written).

Date: June 1983 - 01 Jun 1983

From: New Zealand Nursing Education and Research Foundation oral history project

By: O'Connell, Mary Theresa, 1908-1987; Lyon, W M (Miss), active 1983

Reference: OHInt-0014/126

Description: Mary Theresa O'Connell registered as a nurse at Nelson Hospital in 1936, having already completed tuberculosis training at Cashmere Sanatorium. Describes: the sanatorium and children's facilities; preventative treatment; training; lack of special precautions taken by nurses to avoid infection; nurses home; salary; general nursing training at Nelson Hospital; severe typhoid epidemic ca 1934; diphtheria. Talks about returning to Dunedin after registration and working as a staff nurse before doing maternity training at Nelson. Discusses commencing work with Department of Health in 1942 and special aptitude for family care. Describes her work in the Department of Preventative Medicine at Otago Medical School. Talks about her work in India for WHO and on her return from India in 1956 her work at foreshore clinic for industrial work. Refers to tugboat `Annie' and inspecting factories for health hazards. Venue - Dunedin : 1983 Interviewer(s) - W M Lyon Venue - Dunedin Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-000022-000023; OHLC-000026 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-1002 (hand-written).

Date: 3, 4 December 1998 - 03 Dec 1998 - 04 Dec 1998

From: First Church of Otago 150th anniversary oral history project

By: Brown, Denzil James (Rev), 1925-

Reference: OHInt-0441-02

Description: Denzil James Brown born Masterton. Outlines family background - father, Ebenezer James (`EJ or Jim') Brown was Managing Director of the Wairarapa Times Age. Gives details of amalgamation with Wairarapa Daily Times Company in 1938. Recalls childhood: Sunday routine; St Matthews Anglican Church; Knox Church; boarding at Nelson College, involvement in Nelson College Cadet Corps and Canterbury University College. Describes John Davie (Presbyterian Minister, Masterton); David Guthrie Smith; Arthur and Hilda Major (Major & Gooding). Backgrounds decision to join Church Ministry, with reference to Rev James Hay, Trinity Church, Nelson. Recalls being manpowered into harvesting gangs on farms and labourer on railways during the war. Discusses life at Victoria University, living at Weir House and later flatting with Jack Somerville. Discusses involvement with Student Christian Movement and election to Student Association Executive. Describes the great division between SCM and EU (Evangelical Union) and own reaction. Refers to Presbyterians, Anglicans and Roman Catholics; Ecumenism; Catholic Students Guild; Inter-Varsity Fellowship; Tertiary Christians Union and Theological Hall. Recalls six years with Taumarunui Parish, describing primitive living conditions at Taumarunui Manse followed by appointment to Karori Presbyterian Church, later called St Ninian's, which lasted twelve years. Describes Manse, built by Peter Fraser and James Fletcher. Gives details of Marget's (wife) problems with tuberculosis and how they coped with her stay in a Sanatorium. Discusses Church Union, describing the atmosphere of the Movement and its global importance. Mentions impact of issues ca 1968 - poverty; sexual revolution; Women's Movement; Peace Movement and racism protest. Refers to Jean Watt, first woman elder. Backgrounds decision to go to First Church Dunedin and describes the challenge. Describes structure of church and relationship with Presbyterian Support Services Association. Recalls Lloyd Gammon's reaction to the Pacific Islanders joining them at First Church. Describes involvement with Cameron Centre. Other topics covered include: experience of working on Joint Commission on Church Union in New Zealand; Hikoi of Hope organised by the Anglican Church; General Assembly Worship Committee; General Synod; Bishop Peter Mann; Edward Norman and his attitude to ecumenism; Charismatic churches; Fundamentalists approach to theology; review of Cameron Centre (1981) by David and Betty Stone, United Church, Canada, criticising absence of theological base; Report entitled `The Knot in the thread'; change in relationship between between PSSA (Presbyterian Social Services Association), Cameron Centre and First Church; columns in Evening Star - `Ask the Dean' and `Between ourselves'; involvement in drama as part of Women's Year; exchange in Marietta (1981); Stewardship Movement; involvement as President for ten years with New Zealand Friends of The World Alliance and Reformed Churches; involvement on Organ Committee and outcome, and refers to a previous split in First Church over first water pipe organ, when a group formed the Chalmers Church; final move to St Heliers, Auckland and retirement in 1990 and move back to Wellington. Compares living in Auckland, Wellington and Dunedin. Describes friendship and influence of J M Bates, Martin Sullivan, Douglas Storkey, Jim Stewart (Kelburn) Professor George Knight and Professor Helmut Rex. Also mentions Albert Moore, Malcolm Wilson, Ian Dixon and George Faloun. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Joanne Aitken Accompanying material - Photocopy of article from Weekend Magazine Saturday, October 8, 1983 relating to Denzil Brown's farewell from First Church after 12 years as Minister. Also 1989 curriculum vitae. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-007705-007710 Quantity: 7 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 7 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2025. Photocopies of 10 b&w photographs; (i) The Browns, 1971 on leaving St. Ninian's Karori; (ii) Professor D M Baillie and self [Denzil Brown] in the `seminar room', St Mary's College, 1953; (iii) [Denzil Brown] outside First Church ca 1979; (iv) Jack Somerville, Lady and Sir Clifford Skeggs, Denzil and Marget Brown First Church .....1982; (v) unidentified man; (vi) Marget and Denzil Brown; (vi) A Baptism in First Church; (vii) [Denzil Brown] at the gate of First Church; (viii) [Denzil Brown on horseback] `Karen and Sam Potasi donated this horse for the organ fund of First Church'; (ix) [Denzil and Marget Brown] in Marietta, USA 1981; (x) [Denzil Brown] caption not fully photocopied. Search dates: 1925 - 1998

Date: 3 Nov 1994 - 03 Mar 1994

From: Greater Green Island oral history project

By: Huntley, Gerald S, 1918-

Reference: OHInt-0616/23

Description: Gerald S Huntley born Dunedin, 1918. Recalls polio epidemic in Dunedin; Depression; general business course at King Edward Technical College; after school activities; mother's involvement at St Paul's Cathedral, in the Octagon and commencing work at Waipiata Sanatorium and later working for Whitcombe and Tombes. Talks about World War II service, going overseas in 1941 with the sixth reinforcements on the `Aquitania'. Refers to effects of mustard gas at Bari. Describes impression of Maadi Camp and joining YMCA in Cairo. Describes role played by the YMCA. Mentions New Zealand Patriotic Fund Board and its activities. Mentions Harry Snow. Talks about Italian campaign and the severness of winter. Talks about return to New Zealand and details of Rehabilitation loan. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Grant Rule Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-010102-010103 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3373.

Date: 5 Oct 1984 - 05 Oct 1984

From: Child welfare in twentieth century New Zealand oral history project

By: Asher, Dora, active 1984

Reference: OHInt-0667/09

Description: Dora Asher, mentions work in TB (tuberculosis) shelters before becoming a state registered nurse. Gives overview of employment in social work and mentions background in children's work. Refers to Palmerston North Hospital, St Helens Hospital Auckland and Middlemore. Mentions training at Caccia Birch, Conference in Auckland. Refers to Professor Sally Gain (?). Other topics mentioned include: facilities for treatment of cancer patients; work with asthma sufferers; Crippled Children's Society and Birthright. Comments on organisations available to support social workers. Refers to nuns from Marycrest, social workers from Levin farm, St Vincent de Paul Society, ACC and Merv Hancock and `a vision for the future'. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Abstracted by - Sherryl Allen Interviewer(s) - Bruce Asher Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-012249 Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-4120.

Date: 27 Jan 1983

From: New Zealand Nursing Education and Research Foundation oral history project

By: Campbell, Helen, active 1983; Widdowson, Muriel Grace, 1892-1989

Reference: OHInt-0014/176

Description: Grace Widdowson, registered at Christchurch Hospital 1921 - refers to Chalmers block which was turned into a military camp where trainees spent some time. Describes: flu epidemic; experience at the Elizabeth Hospital, Euston Road, London, a hospital for women run by women doctors; experience at Dr Jane Wilson's sanatorium - was responsible for looking after 50 children from the slum. Worked for 2 years in a hospital in Cornwall (England) before returning to New Zealand 1926. Talks about experience as a tutor at Porirua Mental Hospital - with reference to Dr McKay. Talks about the depression. Describes difficulty of staffing hospital at the Chatham Islands and suggestion that a community of nuns should look after it - explains how problem was resolved. Describes effects of World War II on staffing - hospitals had to be run by VAD's and Red Cross. People mentioned include: Miss Muir, Mr & Mrs Peryer (bookshop, Christchurch), Mr Crothell (demonstrating floor polishing machine). Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Christchurch Other - limited biographical information available Other - Interview with Amy Copeland on other side of tape (OHC-000081a) Interviewer(s) - H Campbell Venue - Christchurch Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-000081b; OHLC-000282b Tape numbers - OHLC-004120b Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s) (side 2). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 30 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2185 (hand-written).

Date: 19-20 June 2013 - 19 Jun 2013 - 20 Jun 2013

By: Goodall, Gladys Mary, 1908-2015; Manson, Heugh Cecil Drummond, 1941-

Reference: OHColl-1078-1

Description: Interview with photographer and centenarian Gladys Mary Goodall, QSM, conducted in Fendalton, Christchurch in four sessions over two days, from 19-20 June 2013. Goodall discusses her family life during the depression, becoming a nurse, taking up photography, and her experiences travelling around New Zealand as a photographer. She discusses her process of taking photographs, working with light, aerial photography, and explains the stories behind some of her iconic images. Sponsored by - Project commisioned by the Alexander Turnbull Library and National Library of New Zealand Public Programmes Abstracted by - Hugo Manson Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Quantity: 1 digital sound recording(s) digital sound recording(s). 1 Electronic document(s) Microsoft Word file. 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 3.19 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete. Search dates: 1908 - 2013

Date: [ca1908]

From: Parliamentary Library: Photograph albums

By: Pringle, Thomas, 1858-1931

Reference: PA1-f-179

Description: Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).