Writer and historian, soldier and sheepfarmer. Born Haslemere, Surrey, England; arrived in New Zealand in 1902; educated at Waihi School (Winchester, Sth Canterbury) and Christ's College (Christchurch); served in British and Indian armies, 1915-1922; sheepfarmer, 1922-1949; resident in Wellington, 1951. Published "High Country" (1939); "New Zealand Notables" (series I, 1941; II, 1945; III, 1950); "Life and times of Sir Julius Vogel" (1948); "Outlaw's Progress" (1943); "Scholar errant" and "The New Dominion". See DNZB (Vol 4, 1921-1940, p76-77, B49)
Burdon, Randal Matthews, 1896-1965
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Manuscript
Correspondence
Date: 1996
From: Greenaway, Richard Lawrence Norman, 1948- : Papers relating to historical research
Reference: MS-Papers-5603-1
Description: Replies to request by Greenaway for information and reminiscences of R M Burdon, about whom Greenaway was writing an article for the `Dictionary of New Zealand biography' Accompanying material - Covering letter from R Greenaway in Folder 1 Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Manuscript
Correspondence
Date: 1938, 1952-1972
From: Millar, Nola Leigh, 1913-1974 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-1563-01
Description: Correspondence, mostly inward and concerning the history of the theatre in Australia and New Zealand. Includes notes of Sarah Bernhardt (1952); correspondence with Eleanor Farjeon re B L Farjeon and Joseph Jefferson in Dunedin (1956), Alan Mulgan re one of his works (1938); Nancy Bruce re early theatre in Wanganui (1972); telegrams re New Theatre Club production (1968); and letters from [?] Nan [?] Dyer and [?] Brian [?] Cashin, Wellington (1973) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: See inventory for full description of the contents of this folder.
Manuscript
Correspondence
Date: 1996
From: Greenaway, Richard Lawrence Norman, 1948- : Papers relating to historical research
Reference: MS-Papers-5603-2
Description: Replies to requests by Greenmaway for information and reminiscences of R M Burdon, about whom Greenaway was writing an article for the `Dictionary of New Zealand biography' Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Manuscript
Addresses, articles and talks about people
Date: [1949-1968]
From: Beaglehole, Timothy Holmes, 1933-2015: Papers of John Cawte Beaglehole and his family
Reference: MS-Papers-11535-090
Description: Writings by J C Beaglehole on academics, artists, politicians and others: Dr Agnes Bennett - foreword for book about her by Cecil Manson, letter from Dr Bennett and tribute written after her death Talk for opening of Doreen Blumhardt's pottery show at Centre Gallery, June 1964 Obituary of R M Burdon published in the Dominion 9 December 1963 Articles on Prime Ministers J G Coates and Peter Fraser Talk for the opening of a Frances Hodgkins show, Published in the Design Review August 1954 Articles and script for broadcast talk on Sir Thomas Hunter Article on Professor R C Maclaurin Address for a memorial service for Winston Monk and Robert McGechan of Victoria University College Words spoken at funeral of Norman McDonald Richmond, 16 July 1971 `Three generations' 6 November 1967 - talk for the opening of an exhibition of works by members of the Richmond and Atkinson families An article on I L G Sutherland in a reprinted extract from the Journal of The Polynesian Society, Vol.61 Nos 1-2, March/June 1952 Article on E Mervyn Taylor, with a letter from Stewart McLennan Two articles on Professor Von Zedlitz, one written in 1949 Talk for the opening of a retrospective show of John Weeks' paintings, April 1955 Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts (including some copies), printed matter
Manuscript
Inward correspondence - Abbott to Dunmore
Date: 1928, 1934-1971
From: Beaglehole, Timothy Holmes, 1933-2015: Papers of John Cawte Beaglehole and his family
Reference: MS-Papers-11535-161
Description: Contains letters from John L Abbott, W.F. Anderton, Peter Andrews, a writer from the Evening Star (Dunedin), George Allen & Unwin Ltd. (royalty statements), Guy Ace, Paul Adam, a writer from the Athenaeum and J Atkinson; Oswald L Brett, Francis J Bayldon, Barc, C E Beeby, Harry Batsford, A J Beckham, Harry Baines, Graham Bagnall, Charles Brasch and several writers in relation to a tribute to Randal Burdon (including Juliet Hobbs and Ian K Mackay); J R M Butler (of Trinity College Cambridge)W R Crocker, Peter J Coleman, Stella Campbell, Manning Clark, R M Crawford, J B Condliffe, N C L Chappell, a writer from the Nelson Historical Society, Hugh Cave, D J Croll (?), Frank Corner and C E Carrington; Jim Davidson, Bengt Danielsson, Esmond de Beer, Oliver Duff, J Dunmore and Charles Dollard. For more inward correspondence from Charles Brasch, see folders MS-Papers-11535-177 and MS-Papers-11535-178. Quantity: 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter
Manuscript
Outward correspondence - Campbell to Davin
Date: 1927-1966
From: Beaglehole, Timothy Holmes, 1933-2015: Papers of John Cawte Beaglehole and his family
Reference: MS-Papers-11535-179
Description: Contains letters to Arnold Campbell, R M Campbell, J B Condliffe, Dorothy Crozier and Dan Davin; also letters from R M Campbell to J C Beaglehole and Tim Beaglehole, and between Arnold Campbell and Stephen Stackpole. Also includes a typescript of a 1963 address to the Historical Association by R M Burdon and an article, `J.C. Beaglehole - some personal recollections'. Many pieces are photocopied. Quantity: 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter (some photocopies)
Manuscript
Correspondence
Date: 1950-1957
From: Curnow, Thomas Allen Monro, 1911-2001 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-2402-20
Description: Inward correspondence; includes typescript of `The Voyage of the "Hurunui"', a ballad by Cresswell (1950) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.
Manuscript
Appointment with yesterday / Ian K Mackay
Date: [ca 1954], 1963
From: MacKay, Ian Keith, 1907-1986 : Papers relating to broadcasting
Reference: 83-001-1/07
Description: Inside cover: `When I wrote this in the early 1950s I foolishly thought it was publishable but I was soon put right on that point'. Inserted are two letters: Rejection letter from Paul's Book Arcade Ltd, and letter from Randal M Burdon of Karori, Wellington, 1963 Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Typescript (bound)
Manuscript
Letters to Schroder from various books which were acquired together with the manuscript...
From: Schroder, John Henry Erle, 1895-1980 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0280-20
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Manuscript
Conversations
Date: 1944
From: White, Dorothy Mary Neal, 1915-1995 : Papers
Reference: MSX-6960
Description: Verbatim transcripts of conversations between Dorothy, Dick White, Randal Burdon and others; also what appear to be drafts of a fictional work. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Manuscript
Letters from Randal Burdon
Date: 1941-1965
From: White, Dorothy Mary Neal, 1915-1995 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-7995-059
Description: Letters from Randal Burdon to Dorothy Neal White. Final letter is from Juliet, a daughter of Randal Burton, informing of his death. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Image
Caxton Press: Three prizewinners. 1 A man and his wife / Frank Sargeson; 2. The deepeni...
Date: 1940
From: Caxton Press: [Ephemera. 1930-1960s]
Reference: Eph-A-PUBLISHING-Caxton-1940-01
Description: An advertising pamphlet for the 3 books for sale, with references to "Henry Williams, Te Whiti, Johnny Jones", by R M Burden; and Collected poems by R A K Mason. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on pamphlet. Physical Description: Letterpress on folded pamphlet, 220 x 144 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Pukapuka Books in 2001.
Manuscript
Burdon, Randal Matthews, 1896-1965 : Papers
Date: [ca 1900]-1965
By: Burdon, Randal Matthews, 1896-1965
Reference: MS-Group-0544
Description: Family papers, including letters written while on active service in World War One; notes, drafts and correspondence concerned with Burdon's various literary projects, including biographies of R J Seddon, Sir Julius Vogel, Professor Bickerton and a social history of New Zealand between World War One and World War Two Source of title - Supplied title Other Titles - High country; the evolution of a New Zealand sheep station Other Titles - King Dick; a biography of Richard John Seddon Other Titles - The life and times of Sir Julius Vogel Other Titles - New Zealand notables Other Titles - Outlaw's progress Other Titles - Scholar errant, a biography of Professor A W Bickerton Other Titles - The new dominion Soldier, farmer, biographer and historian Quantity: 142 folder(s). 0.34 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, mss, typescripts and printed matter Finding Aids: Inventory available for MS-Papers-0275.
Manuscript
Letters to Randal Burdon
Date: 1942-1947
From: White, Dorothy Mary Neal, 1915-1995 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-7995-057
Description: Letters from Dorothy Neal White to Randal Burdon. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Manuscript
Inward letters - Adams, Grace to Cull, Mrs Ada
Date: 1938-1971
From: Seddon family : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-1619-158
Description: Names of identifiable correspondents entered in name field Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Manuscript
Correspondence with Randal Burdon and others
Date: 1955-1962
From: White, Dorothy Mary Neal, 1915-1995 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-7995-060
Description: Letters from Randal Burdon to Dorothy Neal and to Dick White, together with replies from Dick White. Also, two letters from A H Wall. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Manuscript
Cresswell, Walter D'Arcy, 1896-1960 : Correspondence / collected by Helen Shaw
Date: 1928-1973
By: Cresswell, Walter D'Arcy, 1896-1960
Reference: MS-Papers-11086
Description: Letters relating to and correspondence of Walter D'Arcy Cresswell with a detailed list of their provenance. Includes letters to M R Burdon, Trevor Apsimon and John Mulgan. Also included are letters from and to Helen Shaw concerning the correspondence. Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph, mss and typescripts Finding Aids: List of letters inside folder.
Manuscript
Letters from family and friends
Date: 1935-1991
From: White, Dorothy Mary Neal, 1915-1995 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-7995-183
Description: Letters from grandchildren, Dick White , Dr Beeby and others. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Manuscript
Inward correspondence and other papers
Date: [1930-1970]
From: Lawlor, Patrick Anthony, 1893-1979 : Papers
Reference: 77-067-1/7
Description: Persons identified entered under Name; includes some unidentified persons including Arnold C? writing from Wainui House, Nelson (1939); Una C[owrie]? writing from the `Sun', Auckland (1929); the author of `Flyin' blind', possibly Percy Cogga Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Manuscript
Correspondence - B
Date: 1951-1981
From: Davin, Daniel Marcus, 1913-1990 : Literary papers
Reference: MS-Papers-5079-061
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss Processing information: Record updated 3 November 2023 when requirement to obtain permission for access was removed.