An international association of poets, playwrights, editors, essayists and novelists. Up until 1994 it was called PEN New Zealand Centre when its name was changed to The New Zealand Society of Authors (PEN NZ Inc)
PEN (New Zealand) Centre
PEN (Organization). New Zealand Centre, PEN International New Zealand Centre
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Manuscript
Newspaper clippings - Reviews
Date: 1973-1975
From: Curnow, Thomas Allen Monro, 1911-2001 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-2402-15
Description: Also includes royalty statements from Reeds (1973-1975); Library of Congress poetry reading by A C (4 Nov 1974) - Permission to LC to use recording - Notes made at LC on Boase, Courtney, Curnow and Tremayne; correspondence re review or nonappearance of review of `Collected Poems' in the `Listener' and letters concerning Wattie Award shortlist (1975); letter from C, `The Press' Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.
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Inward and outward correspondence, script and other papers
Date: 1964, 1975-1977
From: Curnow, Thomas Allen Monro, 1911-2001 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-2402-12
Description: Inward and outward correspondence with family and friends; identified persons entered under Name below. Also includes letters from Dick, Hanover; Roy; Mrs Milton Starr [?], Zaro, Washington DC; letters to John, Citizens for Rowling Campaign; D & L; and correspondence between Curnow and Pauli, London; programme for confirmation of honorary degree (Dec 1975) at Canterbury University and script for NZBC series `Looking at ourselves' (1964). Quantity: 1 folder(s).
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Correspondence
Date: 1940-1974
From: Ballantyne, David Watt, 1924-1986 : Papers
Reference: 88-012-06/04
Description: Inward and outward correspondence; identified correspondents entered under Name below. Also includes letters from Roger, Higden Cottage, Hughden Valley, Bucks; Henry, Suva; telegram from Queen; reader's comments on novel by K Sutherland; letter from John to Vivienne from Brisbane; memorandum for Vivienne Ballantyne on microfilming project; literary notes and jottings; reviews of `Till human voices wake us' by Ian Hamilton and `April the first' by D W Shirley; play outline, `Goodnight Mark'. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
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Europe - Correspondence
Date: 1975-1976
From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-8752-079
Description: Inward letters, postcards and greeting cards to Michael King while on the Katherine Mansfield Fellowship and travelling in Europe. Not all indexed. Includes some printed matter and rough notes. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
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The Quick world - Notes and background material
Date: 1976-1991
From: Edmond, Lauris Dorothy, 1924-2000 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-4680-17
Description: Contains notes and background material including correspondence, journal and typescript of a diary written in France; identified persons entered under Name below Quantity: 1 folder(s).
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Correspondence (L-O)
Date: 1975-1976
From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection
Reference: 85-080-02/01
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).
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Papers relating to Alexander Turnbull and his library
Date: [1913-1977]
From: Lawlor, Patrick Anthony, 1893-1979 : Papers
Reference: 77-067-8/16
Description: Includes clippings, brochures and correspondence relating to the Turnbull Library's amalgamation into the National Library of New Zealand in 1964 and proposed demolition of the building in 1973. Also includes letter from Alexander Turnbull to Miss Holmes re bookplate of P M Barnett, designed by W G Barrett of Christchurch, he was giving her for her collection (1910); invitation to Lawlor to Turnbull print launch (1975); Lawlor diary extracts re the Turnbull Library; draft of `Another take-over; the sad fate of the Turnbull Library' by Lawlor (1964); letter to Peter [?] Morritt re fate of the Turnbull building (1973). Also photographs by Thomas J Lawlor of the Turnbull House interior and exterior (1946) and one exterior (1939) Quantity: 1 folder(s). See Scope and contents for descriptions of photographs
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Papers re PEN congresses held in Sydney and Lyons (b)
Date: [1977-1981]
From: Edmond, Lauris Dorothy, 1924-2000 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-6912-031
Description: Papers relating to the 1977 PEN congress held in Sydney in 1977 and the 1981 congress held in Lyon; includes paper presented by Bruce Mason, `The Maori idiom; a pakeha playwright' Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Audio
PEN Writers' Conference, Bulls 1988: Current developments in writing
Date: 29 May 1988
From: Stout Research Centre Oral Literary Archive
Reference: OHInt-0013-014
Description: Elizabeth Smither, Mike Johnson (poets and novelists), and Philip Mann (science fiction writer and dramatist) discuss current developments in writing. The Chair is Michael Harlow. Venue - Bulls Recorded by - Ian Wedde Venue - Flock House, Bulls Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-003182 - OHC-003183 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 event(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.
Audio
PEN Writers' Conference, Bulls 1988: Current developments in writing II
Date: 29 May 1988
From: Stout Research Centre Oral Literary Archive
Reference: OHInt-0013-015
Description: Nicholas Hasluck (Australian novelist and poet), Sue McCauley (novelist), and Karl Stead (novelist and poet) discuss current developments in writing. Discussion chaired by David Dowling. Venue - Bulls Recorded by - Ian Wedde Venue - Flock House, Bulls Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-003184 - OHC-003185 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 event(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.
Audio
Ian Wedde reading, 'Pathway to the sea': Pen Writers Congress, 1979
Date: 1979 - 01 Jan 1979
From: Stout Research Centre Oral Literary Archive
Reference: OHInt-0013-251
Description: Ian Wedde at the PEN Writer's Congress, Victoria University. He reads the long poem, 'Pathway to the sea' Venue - Wellington Recorded by - Ian Wedde Venue - Victoria University, Wellington Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-003503 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 interview(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.
Manuscript
Inward and outward correspondence - Witi Ihimaera, Chris Rutledge, Fiona Kidman and J K...
Date: 1982
From: Curnow, Thomas Allen Monro, 1911-2001 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-2402-33
Description: Finding Aids: Inventory available.
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Correspondence and miscellaneous papers
Date: 1950-1971
From: Ballantyne, David Watt, 1924-1986 : Papers
Reference: 88-012-04A/3
Description: Inward and outward correspndence; identified persons entered under Name below. Also includes note from Kenneth to Ballantyne, forwarded by Geoffrey; notes; drafts; programme for `Edna, the inebriate woman'; personal financial papers; copy of letter to `the Chief Librarian' written from Kaukapakapa, Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Manuscript
Correspondence - State Literary Fund and relating to The Cunninghams
Date: [1948-1950]
From: Ballantyne, David Watt, 1924-1986 : Papers
Reference: 88-012-01/03
Description: Correspondence with publishers etc and the State Literary Fund; and correspondence relating to `The Cunninghams' (published 1948); includes notes etc Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Manuscript
PEN (NZ) Gazette nos 11-50
Date: 1945-1955
From: Andersen, Johannes Carl, 1873-1962 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0148-152
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).
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Correspondence - C
Date: 1964-1992
From: McCormick, Eric Hall (Dr), 1906-1995 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-5292-010
Description: Includes drafts of outward letters Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts
Manuscript
Lawlor, Patrick Anthony, 1893-1979 : Further papers
Date: [1933-1978]
By: Lawlor, Patrick Anthony, 1893-1979
Reference: 83-248
Description: Files of correspondence etc relating to (a) the Alexander Turnbull Library and Friends of the Alexander Turnbull Library (1937-1978); (b) controversy over absorption of Alexander Turnbull Library into the National Library; (c) notes on Thomas Bracken; and (d) PEN (NZ section) (1933-1975) Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 5 folder(s). 0.06 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter
Manuscript
PEN - Correspondence
Date: 1977-1990
From: Wendt, Albert, 1939- : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-11619-153
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Manuscript
Correspondence - Chronological sequence
Date: 1979
From: Wendt, Albert, 1939- : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-11619-181
Description: Letters kept in chronological sequence. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
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Drafts of poetry, prose and scripts
Date: 1979-1981
From: Wedde, Ian Curtis, 1946- : Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-11624-063
Description: Comprises drafts of poems, scripts, and short stories by Ian Wedde. Includes voiceover script and poems for Radio New Zealand's programme 'New Writing' (circa 1981), a speech for a PEN literary award, a reference for a women's poetry and music tour 1981, drafts of two poems, notes, drafts of introduction and short stories in 'The Shirt Factory and Other Stories' (including 'Snake'), and a scene breakdown for 'the Gringos'. Includes outwards letter to Graham. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescript