Roberts, John Lewis, 1927-1999

Date: 1976

From: Paul, Janet Elaine, 1919-2004 :[Thirty-one sketchbooks 1959-1997].

Reference: E-673

Description: Includes landscape sketches of Wangaehu near Wanganui, view from Beillis' house, Waikato, Dunedin airport after the Brasch festival, Wairarapa views (from weekend with Mary Beaven and Mary McNicol), plane tree at Barry's Bay, Mahia, Tolaga Bay, Pierced rock at Tolaga Bay, Solander's Island, Cape Runaway, Waihau Beach, church and churchyard at Raukokori, Whanarua Beach, shearing. Includes sketches of people, some named: Pat and Diana, dinner with Mary McNicol, Bob Burnett at dinner, Peter Beaven, Kath Shawcross, Peter O'Connor, Nan Taylor, Mary Paul, Mary Beaven, Alister Taylor, Imogen Harris, Joanna [Paul] feeding Imogen, Maggie [Harris] reading, Joanna playing the piano at Barry's Bay September 1976, Jeffrey and Joanna in the kitchen at Barry's Bay, Kevin [O'Connor] and Charlotte [Paul] having dinner with Mary McNicol, Murray Edmond with Kevin and Charlotte, Kevin and Charlotte. Diary notes, recording reminiscences of Fred Page and portraits of him [Several portrait sketches of Evelyn and Fred Page have been removed from the book before deposit with the library, leaving the edge of the page only]. More sketches: Bob Burnett, Murray Edmond, Douglas Lilburn, Jean [Jeanne] Renshaw (Katherine Mansfield's sister, 9 December 1976), heron in the garden at Barry's Bay, early morning of 14.12.76 - Imogen's funeral; Sheerah Francis, Margot Phillips (Hamilton 16.1.77), John Roberts. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Black hardback book, 215 x 142 mm. Provenance: Estate of Janet Elaine Paul, 2005.

Date: 1976

Reference: Eph-C-RADIO-1976-01

Description: Poster announcing a meeting at which speakers will include Ian Johnston [Johnstone] (from TV), Lloyd Scott (from Radio New Zealand), John Roberts (from Victoria University), Brian Edwards (from TV), Peter Brian (from Radio New Zealand) and Jim Turner (from the PSA). The central illustration shows a cartoon of a man holding a broken television set and trying to find a socket into which to put its plug. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Screenprint, 420 x 297 mm.

Date: [1968-1977]

From: Urban Training Centre for Christian Ministry : Records

Reference: 97-081-02/3

Description: Comprises reports of various urban theology and action groups including Wellington Central Baptist Church, Urban Theology Unit, Sheffield, East End Mission (London), Inner City Ecumenical Mission (Sheffield), Pittsmoor Action Group, Institute on the Church in Urban-Industrial Society (ICUIS) (Chicago), Centre for Urban Studies (Coventry, England), `Urban study in Chicago' by Carl Siegenthaler, `Life together in the city' by John Harmon, notes by John Roberts (1969), a ministry proposal for an urban training centre by Godfrey Wilson (1968) and an urban ministry proposal for Surrey (1975) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: October 1969 - 03 Oct 1969

By: Chapman, Robert McDonald, 1922-2004; Roberts, John Lewis, 1927-1999; Listener (Periodical)

Reference: OHColl-0031

Description: Interviews of Norman Kirk, Vernon Cracknell and Keith Holyoake used as basis for three articles published in the New Zealand Listener on October 3, 17, 31, 1969, concerning respective platforms for the 1969 General Election. Interviewer(s) - John Roberts Interviewer(s) - Robert Chapman Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 3 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.

Date: 1985-1987

From: Alexander Turnbull Library: Portraits of prominent New Zealanders, taken by Kenneth Quinn

Reference: PAColl-3712-24

Description: Portraits of prominent New Zealanders taken by Kenneth Quinn. Comprises three prints of John Roberts, taken 2 July 1986; five prints of Jack Shallcrass, taken 7 August 1986; seven prints of Keith Sinclair, taken 28 August 1985; and two prints of Rodney Kirk Smith, taken 12 November 1987. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 17 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1984-1987

From: Alexander Turnbull Library: Portraits of prominent New Zealanders, taken by Kenneth Quinn

Reference: PAColl-3712-23

Description: Portraits of prominent New Zealanders taken by Kenneth Quinn. Comprises nine prints of Guy Powles, taken 20 November 1984; two prints of Malcolm Rickard, taken 23 April 1985; two prints of John Rimmer, taken 11 June 1987; and two prints of John Roberts, taken 2 July 1986. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 16 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: [1993-1994]

From: New Zealand International Arts Festival : Records

Reference: 2000-106-10/1

Description: Artists' files for New Zealand writers and overseas dropouts Quantity: 1 folder(s) (bound file).

Date: Feb-Jun 1987

From: Deane, Roderick Sheldon, 1941- : Papers

Reference: 2004-159-22/04

Description: Includes copy of discussion between John Roberts and Dr Deane conducted in late 1986 and broadcast in early 1987 by Radio New Zealand; draft of `A Framework for change: The Public Service in the 1990s and beyond' and papers and articles relating to reform in the Public Sector Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescripts

Date: [1996-1999]

From: Kidman, Fiona Judith (Dame), 1940- : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7118-053

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 21 Nov 1991

By: Roberts, John Lewis, 1927-1999

Reference: MS-Papers-10743

Description: Speech was given by Roberts at the launching of Jim Traue's `Committed to Print', 21 November 1991 Source of title - Supplied title Quantity: 1 folder(s) (6 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Professor John Roberts, Wellington, Nov 1991

Date: 25 Feb 1987

From: Deane, Roderick Sheldon, 1941- : Papers

Reference: 2004-159-22/01

Description: Transcript of a discussion between John Roberts, Victoria University and Dr Deane on restructuring the Public Service broadcast on the Concert Programme, 25 Feb 1987 Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript

Date: 1974 - 1975

From: Sutch, William Ball (Dr), 1907-1975 : Papers

Reference: 96-145-2/06

Description: Comprises material relating to Sutch's trial in 1975 and includes circulars, `A Question of principle', Alister Taylor's appeal for Sutch and the `Sutch Defence Committee'; notes by Sutch on various meetings relating to the situation; personal correspondence with Maurice Shadbolt, Noel Hilliard, Margaret Hall, and others; notice to attend his trial; notes on bilateral trade agreements; Committee on Vietnam papers; and statement of account from Mike Bungay for defending Sutch (O) Relationship complexity - Posters from `NZ Truth' of the trial are at MSI-Papers-5546 Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1974 - 1976

Reference: Eph-B-SIS-1974/1976

Description: Includes: 1975: Snoop of the week [re "Mr S", witness in the case of Dr W B Sutch, ie William Oliver Christopher Horton Bennetts. 1975?]. Printed and published by Privy Council Enterprises in support of freedom of speech. Flyer (2 copies) A question of principle [re W B Sutch, Alister Taylor, Brian Edwards], by John Roberts, Victoria University (2 copies) Campaign to Oppose the Security Service. PO Box 1147, Wellington. [Flyer / request for membership fee] 1976: Burble; a broadsheet of no fixed abode that comes out every so often or as the case may be. "National's blackest scheme" [a satirical report re Minister of Labour John Bowie Gordon. 1976?] (2 copies) S.I.S.; how it originated; why it must be disbanded. Hear Alister Taylor, publisher and authority on S.I.S. Young Socialist Forum, Wed. Mar. 17th, Rm 202 top floor Student Union, 1 pm [1976?] Quantity: 5 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Cyclostyled and photocopied sheets, sizes varying up to 330 mm.

Date: 1981

From: Westra, Ans, 1936-2023: Photographs

Reference: AW-2278

Description: All images were taken at the opening of an exhibition at the Brooker Gallery, showing works on paper by Caroline Williams, date on poster in window (Ans Westra, reference number AW-2274, frame 1) reads 28 August. People identified include Caroline Williams herself (frames 3 to 12); Keri Kaa (frame 2); Tom Larkin (frame 8 to 10); and John Roberts (frame 12, on the left). Unless otherwise stated, all persons are unidentified. Photographs taken by Ans Westra. Source of descriptive information - Notes written by Westra, accompanying the corresponding proof sheet Quantity: 4 b&w original negative(s) 120 strips containing 12 images. Physical Description: Cellulose acetate roll film

Date: [196-?]

From: Ridder, Peter, -2015: Proofs and negatives of Downstage productions

By: Teague, Warwick Roger, 1940-1977

Reference: PAColl-0854-1-03

Description: Members of Downstage committee, photographed 1960s by Warwick Teague. Back row, left to right: Raymond Boyce, Bill Sheat, Irene Esam, Don McKenzie, Arden Jennings Second row, left to right: Constance Kirkcaldie, Pat Hawthorne, Bruce Mason Front row, left to right: Bill Austin, Harry Seresin, John Roberts Inscriptions: Verso - top centre - Back row. L to R. Raymond Boyce, Bill Sheat, Irene Esam, Don McKenzie, Arden Jennings. 2nd row. L to R. Constance Kirkcaldie, Pat Hawthorn, Bruce Mason. Front row. L to R. Bill Austin, Harry Seresin, John Roberts; Verso - centre - A Downstage committee Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Gelatin silver print 20.9 x 19.5 cm

Date: 21 March 1968

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: EP/1968/1238-F

Description: A deputation of seven people from the committee organising the "Peace Power and Politics in Asia" conference who saw Minister of Finance, Robert Muldoon. They are from the left: Kenneth McLean Baxter (Secretary of the Federation of Labour), J Gough (Chairman of the Committee on Vietnam), Walter James Scott (Chairman of the Council on Civil Liberties), Alister Taylor (Chairman of the conference committee), Denis W Rose (an economist), Rev Ian Watson Fraser (Moderator-elect of the Presbyterian Church), Professor John Roberts (Professor of Public Administration at Victoria University). Photographed by an Evening Post staff photographer on the 21st of March 1968. The committee organising the "Peace Power and Politics in Asia" conference planned to bring in speakers from outside New Zealand. This was blocked by the Reserve Bank refusing to allow New Zealand overseas funds to be used to pay for fares to bring speakers to the conference. The deputation saw Muldoon hoping to persuade the Goverment to reverse the descision of the Reserve Bank. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative, 6 x 6 cm

Date: 1968-2009

From: Webby, George Raymond, 1925-2012: Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-11962-1

Description: Loose inward correspondence, about theatrical matters and more general topics. Mainly informal. Includes letters from friends in United States. Quantity: 1 folder(s).