Author and bookseller; ran John Summers Bookshop in Christchurch for 25 years prior to its closure, on his retirement, in 1983. Born Westcliff-on-Sea, England; emigrated to New Zealand with parents aged 3 years. After his education, he worked briefly as a labourer, then became a door-to-door salesman selling books; he joined Whitcombe and Tombs in 1948 selling theological books for 10 years; he then set up on his own in the booktrade, with help from his wife Connie (Constance May (née Jones)); also art critic for the Christchurch Star for several years; wrote and published his own poetry, a novel and two volumes of memoirs. His son Lew (Llewellyn Mark, 1947-) Summers is a Christchurch sculptor. [Press obit. 14 Dec 1993]
Summers, John Arthur Campbell, 1916-1993
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Summer's album
Date: [Circa 1880s, and 1920s]
By: Tattersall, Alfred James, 1866-1951; Summers, John Arthur Campbell, 1916-1993
Reference: PA1-o-484
Description: Album of photographs, postcards and newspaper cuttings relating to Samoa and Tonga, circa 1920s. Many of the photographs, and some of the newspaper cuttings have limited captions, or no identification at all. At the beginning of the album there is a signed Christmas card from George Spafford Richardson, with a photograph of him and another European standing in front of a fale with a large group of Samoan men. One image of Robert Louis Stevenson ([p 2]), is signed by him, and another one shows the tomb of Stevenson and his wife Frances Matilda (Aolele). There are a number of views of Vailima, Stevenson's home, one early view showing Stevenson on the verandah with a group of women and another man standing above looking over the balustrade. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album covered with tapa cloth, tan corners and spine; 23.5 x 33 .0 cm
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Correspondence - Inwards
Date: [1931-1994] nd
From: McCormick, Eric Hall (Dr), 1906-1995 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-5484-01
Description: Includes letters from W B Sutch (and comment), Patricia Bawden, Gerda Bell, Jonathan Bennett, David Brynley, John Caselberg, Grace Coyle, Charles Doyle, Tim Garrity, J ?Fagan, Linda Gill, Brian Gregory (with Van Gogh poem), Stephen Hunter, Norma Jenkin, Philip Jones, Jan Kemp, Avenal McKinnon, Malcolm McKinnon, Phoebe Meikle, Alan Mulgan, Sara Tun-Pascoe, NZ journal of geology and geophysics, Margaret Scott, Keith Sinclair, Kendrick Smithyman (with poem for McCormick to comment on, `Te Kopuru'), Karl Stead, Joan Stevens and John Summers; letters from John Cordy Ltd, Peter Keeton Publications, Fine Art Services and Minories Art Gallery re Frances Hodgkins Other Titles - Te Kopuru (poem) Quantity: 1 folder(s).
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Arena - Typescript issue 81
Date: 1972-1974
From: Hoggard, Noel Farr, 1913-1979 : Papers
Reference: 75-184-02/15
Description: Annotated typescript copy for issue 81 of 'Arena' literary magazine, published in 1974 Quantity: 1 folder(s).
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Arena - Typescript issue 65
Date: 1965-1966
From: Hoggard, Noel Farr, 1913-1979 : Papers
Reference: 75-184-02/06
Description: Annotated typescript and manuscript copy for issue 65 of 'Arena' literary magazine, published in 1966 Quantity: 1 folder(s).
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Papers related to Spleen magazine (2 of 3)
Date: March-July 1976
From: Wedde, Ian Curtis, 1946- : Collection
Reference: fMS-Papers-11624-02
Description: Second of three folders comprising papers related to Spleen magazine published between 1975 - 1977. Includes inwards and outwards correspondence, mock ups for 'Islands' flyer, photocopies, sound and technical script for poetry performance 'The Seasons/If I Will Sing There', draft articles, paste ups of articles, art exhibition flyers, Unity Theatre programme for 'King Lear', notes on process of film making, draft essays on film archiving in New Zealand, transcripts of interviews, and a poem by John Summers. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescript
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Letters
Date: August-November 1978
From: Glover, Denis James Matthews, 1912-1980 : Papers
Reference: 80-387-015
Description: Comprises inwards and outwards letters (carbon copies). Includes newspaper clippings, New Zealand Literary Fund newsletter, Radio New Zealand (BCNZ) copyright approval form, book price list, TV ONE contract, poem for Denis Glover (possibly by Lauris Edmond), and rough draft of poem by Glover.. Arrangement: Previously arranged as 80-387 Box one Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript Mss
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Correspondence 1980 and 1959
Date: 1959, March-May 1980
From: Glover, Denis James Matthews, 1912-1980 : Papers
Reference: 80-387-039
Description: Comprises inwards and outwards letters (carbon copies) plus notes from 'The Arctic Envoys', list of South Island mountain names and Memorandum of Agreement concerning selected letters of A.R.D Fairburn Arrangement: Previously arranged as 80-387 Box two Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss printed material typescript
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John Summers - Correspondence
Date: 1985-1993
From: McEldowney, Richard Dennis, 1926-2003 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-7777-165
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).
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Correspondence
Date: Mar-Aug 1969
From: Holcroft, Montague Harry, 1902-1993 : Papers
Reference: 75-227-1/04
Description: Selected correspondents entered in Name field. Includes correspondence re `Reluctant Editor' and overseas trip. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
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Correspondence
Date: Jul 1971-Mar 1972
From: Holcroft, Montague Harry, 1902-1993 : Papers
Reference: 75-227-1/08
Description: Selected correspondents entered in Name field. Includes correspondence re `The reluctant editor'; `Fragrant moon', `Death in every port'; `NZ Heritage'; Auckland Centennial Fiction Competition, etc Quantity: 1 folder(s).
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Correspondence - Shaw-Swan
Date: 1942-1967
From: Holcroft, Montague Harry, 1902-1993 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-1186-23
Description: All correspondents entered in name field. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
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Correspondence - John Summers
Date: 1985-1988
From: Johnson, Louis, 1924-1988 : Literary papers and recordings
Reference: MS-Papers-8095-383
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts
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Correspondence - John Summers
Date: 1956-1970
From: McCormick, Eric Hall (Dr), 1906-1995 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-5292-064
Description: Inward and outward letters Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter
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Gregory, Brian Herbert 1947- : Inward letters
Date: 1973-1986
By: Gregory, Brian Herbert, 1947-
Reference: MS-Papers-4048
Description: Thirteen letters to Brian Gregory relating to his poetry. Writers include James Bertram, Nigel Brown, Denis Glover, Sam Hunt, Douglas Lilburn (4), Eric McCormick, Peter McLeavey, Peter Smart, John Summers and Tosswill Woollaston. Source of title - Supplied Accompanying material - Eight envelopes Quantity: 1 folder(s) (13 items). Physical Description: Holographs and typescripts Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mr B Gregory, Auckland, 1986
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Arts and writers' festivals, correspondence, brochures etc
Date: 1964-1990
From: Campbell, Alistair Te Ariki, 1925-2009: Collection
Reference: 91-046-2/05
Description: Includes programmes for `Exit the king' by Ionesco, performed by Downstage (1964), Christchurch Arts Festival (1973), Adelaide Writers week forum (1978), `Goethe's "Faust"' produced by Maria Dronke, Campbell-Margan `Wild honey' production; itinerary for Campbell-Margan tour; Four Poets tour publicity and itinerary; programme for Alistair and Meg, Raetihi (1982); agreement between Campbell and NZUSA (1979) and Music Federation of New Zealand (1976); poster for Mana Little Theatre production of `When the bough breaks'; programmes, Creative Writing Workshop, University of the South Pacific (1980), Maori Writers Read, Musical Images Concert Series (1990), NZ Writers Week (Dunedin) (1989), Writers & Readers Week (1990) Quantity: 1 folder(s).
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Correspondence
Date: 1986-1988
From: Dudding, Robin Nelson, 1935-2008 : Literary papers
Reference: MS-Papers-8988-122
Description: Includes typecript of `Going back', a short story by Kamala Jackson and `The Summers McCahon syndrome' by John Summers Quantity: 1 folder(s).
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Fernie brae / John Summers
Date: 1983
From: Shaw, Helen Lilian, 1913-1984 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-7642-159
Description: Two chapters of `Fernie brae' sent to Shaw with a covering letter by John Summers Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescript
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PEN - Correspondence
Date: 1990
From: Ireland, Kevin, 1933- : Papers
Reference: 94-180-4/12
Description: Inward and outward correspondence, reports, minutes, newsletters etc; most correspondents identified and entered in the Name field Quantity: 1 folder(s).
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Arena - Typescript issue 78
Date: 1972
From: Hoggard, Noel Farr, 1913-1979 : Papers
Reference: 75-184-02/12
Description: Annotated typescript copy for issue 78 of 'Arena' literary magazine, published in 1972 Quantity: 1 folder(s).
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Correspondence - John Summers
Date: 1971-1986
From: Shaw, Helen Lilian, 1913-1984 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-7642-160
Description: Letters to Shaw from John Summers, includes copies of his poetry Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter