Bock, Amy Maud, 1859-1943

Date: 1909

Reference: H-712-029

Description: Postcard of Amy Bock in male attire. She masqueraded as a man but was exposed when she married Agnes Ottaway in 1909. Postcard reproduced in Standing in the Sunshine, Sandra Coney, 1993. Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 size photocopy

Date: [1960s]

By: Christoffel, Weiland, 1886-1970

Reference: MS-Papers-5269

Description: The reminiscences cover the period Mr Christoffel knew Amy Bock and also include anecdotes of her past and future history Mr Christoffel knew Amy Bock between 1914 and 1925, and possibly longer, and wrote these reminiscences about her in the 1960s. It is believed a neighbour typed his manuscript. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, typescripts and 3 photographs Transfers: To Photographic Archive - 3 photographs: 2 of Amy Bock and one of her with the Christoffel family at Te Kauwau Beach in 1925 near New Plymouth.

Date: 1914

From: Whittaker, Ian :Photographs of the Mokau District and Amy Bock

Reference: 1/2-094176-F

Description: Amy Bock, photographed in 1914 in Mokau, New Plymouth, by an unidentified photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: 22 Jun 1991

From: Women writing for theatre in New Zealand in the 1980s

By: Farrell, Fiona Grace, 1947-

Reference: OHInt-0617/03

Description: Discusses writing as a child. Recalls her schooling in Oamaru, university in Dunedin and then in Toronto. Describes being overseas for eight years after marrying. Mentions directing plays in Canada, the influence of some Canadian playwrights, `hippy theatre' and a theatre renaissance in Canada as a result of government funding. Comments on the beginnings of feminism there. Recalls a job with a publisher to help redress the gender imbalance in literature. Describes juggling a job, a baby and a thesis. Describes her return to New Zealand in 1976 and becoming a drama teacher. Recalls working with Stanley Roche, author of `The red and the gold', and writing her play `Waihi 1912' based on it. Discusses Amy Bock and the play she wrote based on her life. Comments on the incidence of women posing as men to get more out of their lives. Mentions other plays she has written including `Bonds', `Passengers' and `Airwaves'. Talks about writing poetry, a radio script and television comedy for 'Away laughing'. Describes being made redundant and her realisation that nearly all the staff put off were female part-timers caring for children. Comments on this. Discusses the style of theatre she enjoys. Mentions Peter Schaffer. Comments on `Foreskin's lament'. Discusses the lack of production of plays written by women in Palmerston North. Interviewer(s) - Colleen Cleary Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 1 interview(s). 1.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-3432.

Date: 1982 - 1984

From: Depot Theatre :[Ephemera and programmes of quarto size for theatre and dance productions at the Depot Theatre, Wellington. 1983-1993]

Reference: Eph-B-DEPOT-1982/1984

Description: Includes: 1982: "American buffalo", by David Mamet. Direction Garry Beveridge. Depot [25 November - 19 December 1982]. Yellow flier Theatre of the Eighth Day presents "State of the play"; a manifesto. Directed by Paul Maunder. Music Bill Lake and Michele Scullion; design David McGill. Two-sided flier (2 copies) 1983: "De tease engaged". A comedy cabaret duo. New Depot Theatre, 31 [August] - 3 [September 1983]. Flier (2 copies) "The hangman", a comedy of morals by Joseph Musaphia; directed by Colin McColl. New Depot Theatre, opening 23 June 1983. Flier (2 copies) "In confidence - dialogues with Amy Bock", by Fiona Poole. New Depot Co-Operative, 18 August - 10 Septe,ber 1983. 2-page stapled pamphlet Dramadillo. "The making"; a mythic tale. Depot 4-12 August; Nelson area 15-18 August; Palmerston North 25-27 August, Auckland 6-9 September [1983]. Flier with text and photo of Dramadillo group "Mr Miacca; May holiday show at the Depot, 9-21 May [1983]. Yellow flier (2 copies) "The pongophonic tootler"; an adventure in space with Roger Ovranout, by John Banas; dir. Joy Watson. The Depot, Every Sat. 26 March - 30 April [1983]. Flier (2 copies) 1984: "Dragon Beat". Appearing at the New Depot Theatre, 28 February - 3 March, 6-9 March [1984]. Flier (2 copies) Shoestring Theatre Co. presents "One for the road"; and "April". Two one-act musicals by Charles Harter. The Depot, 12-15 December [1984]. Flier "A street called Straight", by Seamus Quinn. New Depot Theatre, 25 July - 18 August [1984]. Flier (2 copies) The New Depot Collective presents "What happened at the Playwright's Workshop?". 6 June [1984]. Flier Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints on booklets, pamphlets and fliers, sizes varying up to 330 mm. Provenance: Acquired from various sources, prior to 1990.

Date: 1982 - 1983

By: Taki Rua Productions Society Inc

Reference: Eph-C-DEPOT-1982/1983

Description: Includes: Undated: In live cabaret. "Power games" at the New Depot. A Flashpoint production, Fri-Sat 25-26 May 1982: Peter Bennett, Desmond Kelly, William Walker in "American buffalo", by David Mamet. Directed by Garry Beveridge. Dept, Courtenay Place. 24 November - 18 December [1982]. "Duet for one", by Tom Kempinski. Director Dulcie Smart; designer Peter Hollis (With Heather Lindsay, Peter Vere-Jones). Depot, 6-29 May [1982] Grog and Greasies; poetry, folk rock, raucous chant [with Wayne Herbert and Sam Hunt]. Radio New Zealand. Venue: The Depot, 16-18th ... [1982] New Work Co-Operative in association with Bats Theatre proudly present the premier production of "The marriage stakes", by Kevin L Roberts. Directed by Euan Upston. Depot Theatre, 11 March - 3 April 1982 (2 copies) Town & Country Players present "We can't pay? We won't pay!", by Dario Fo. Directed by Murray Edmond. Depot 18 June - 18 July 1982 (2 copies) 1983: "Aint no cat; poemz at the Depot". 15, 16, 17 Dec [1983] Broadsheet presents "Asking for it"; a revue written and directed by Renee Taylor; with Margaret Mahy, Hilary King, Bernadette Doolan, Angela Boyes-Barnes, Phee, Jess Hawk Oakenstar. The Depot 29-30 April [1983] "Bird talk; a kids show" at the New Depot, 21a Courtenay Place. Saturdays from July 30th. [Poster design by] P J Alley. [1983] (4 copies)"Grasshopper tales", fearturing puppets, clown & black theatre, by Wellington's crazy performer Grasshopper. The New Depot, 10, 17, 24 September & 1 October [1983] (2 sizes - 2 copies of large size, 1 copy of smaller size) "Hemi; the life and times of a great New Zealand poet"; presented by the Theatre of the Eighth Day; written and directed by Paul Maunder. Music, Bill Lake. New Depot, 17-30 September [1983] (2 copies)(re James K Baxter) The Humanimals; popular with both humans and animals. Depot, late night, 18-19 November [1983]. Photo Steve Carter (2 copies) John Bolton's "Jumping mouse". Directed by Neil Cameron; music by Joe McGinley. Depot, 22-26 Feb [1983] "The slippery opera", by Dean Parker. With Bert Brecht and the Bodgies. New Depot Theatre. Opens October 27 [1983]. "In confidence; dialogues with Amy Bock", by Fiona Poole. New Depot, 21a Courtenay Place. 18 August - 10 September [1983]. Special performance, women only, Tue Aug 23. [Black and white poster (2 copies) plus photocopied extract about Amy Bock from the "Weekly Press" July 14th 1909]. "Moments like these"; a play on the life of a stereotypist, by Philippa Byrne. Directed by Alyson Baker. New Depot. 5-28 May [1983]. A Media Collective Print (2 copies coloured, 2 copies B&W). "Falling from grace", [by] Louise Loft and Lyne Pringle. Depot. 27-28 May [1983] (2 copies). Too Many Tu Tu's present "Grace". Depot, 5-9 December [1983] (Louise Loft and Lyne Pringle) (2 copies differing) Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 15 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on posters. Physical Description: Screenprint or photolithographs on posters, sizes varying around 470 x 320 mm. Provenance: One poster donated by Downstage Theatre, Wellington, 2002 Transfers: Transfer information - Collection as a whole received by Photographic Archive. Material transferred to MSS, Ephemera, and Drawings & Prints..

Date: 1983

From: [Programmes and ephemera of octavo size for drama productions in New Zealand]

Reference: Eph-A-DRAMA-1983

Description: Includes: New approaches. Stage makeup; two day demonstration course, conducted by Rosemarie Swinfield, head of makeup R.A.D.A. and L.A.M.D.A. London. Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, 23 April - 1 May [1983]. Pamphlet / registration form Stewart Macpherson's Stetson Productions in association with the NZSO proudly present Timothy West as "Beecham", by Caryl Brahms & Ned Sherrin, with Terry Wale. Directed by Patrick Garland; designed by Richard Marks. Costumes designed by Barbara Wilson. Ngaio Marsh Theatre Christchurch, 10 November 1983. Programme Hawkes Bay Community College summer school 13. Theatre, in association with the New Zealand Theatre Federation Inc. January 1983. Pamphlet and enrolment form "In confidence; dialogues with Amy Bock", by Fiona Poole. Eva Radich as Amy Bock, with Aileen Davidson, Rachel Lang, Michelle Leuthart, Jane Waddell. Direction Richard Mudford; musical direction Tim Bridgewater. [Wellington, 1983]. Programme / flier Manawatu Theatre presents "A man for all seasons", directed by Liz Clewley. Globe Theatre, 14 April 1983. Programme NZ Theatre Federation. Festival of Community Drama, hosted by the Whangarei Repertory Society. (Contributions by Northland Players, Dargaville High School, Whangarei Repertory Society, Kaitaia Dramatic Society, Dargaville Little Theatre, The Coffee Company - Kerikeri). Capitaine Bougainville Theatre, Forum North Whangarei, 15-16 July 1983. Programme NZ Theatre Federation, Marlborough-Nelson District. 1983 National Youth School in Drama and stagecraft. Marlborough Boys' College, Blenheim, 8-14 May [1983]. Director Bryan Aitken. Pamphlet and application form (2 copies) Mervyn Thompson's "NZ Truth shows". Group-grope for truth in NZ history. Live theatre [New Depot], 25 March - 23 April [1983]. Promotional yellow flier "O! Temperance!", written & directed by Mervyn Thompson. University centenary. Maidment Theatre, 9-16 April [1983]. Programme Manawatu Theatre Society presents "Prisoners of Mother England", a musical by Roger Hall. Directed by Stephen Fisher. Globe Theatre, 13 August 1983. Programme "St Marks gospel"; a solo performance of the authorised King James version, presented by Patrick Smyth. Directed by Antony Groser. St Andrews on the Terrace, [Good Friday 1983]. Pamphlet / cassette order, with pink flier for this specific performance Elmwood Players presents "A talent to amuse", an entertainment featuring the words and music of Noel Coward, featuring John Jefferies and Kathleen Johnson. [Christchurch, 1983]. Programme Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs on programmes and fliers, sizes below 250 mm.

Date: 1909

From: [Ephemera relating to New Zealand persons whose surnames begin with B].

By: Pattillo, Cecil Wright, 1875-1968

Reference: Eph-A-PEOPLE-Bock-02

Description: Postcard shows a vertical oval half-length photographic portrait of the cross-dresser Amy Bock in a shirt, jacket and waistcoat. Verso contains a handwritten message addressed to Lena [Chittock] from "Mabel": "Dear Lena, Just a line to let you know that I have been in Dunedin since last Monday but I am going away to Mossburn tomorrow again we have had no word of the Kelso job yet but I hope to get it. This is a real Photo of Amy Bock what do you think of her, a bit of a goer. I came down in the same train as her so I had a good look, she is very like Mrs Waugh. Daisy is getting married all right. [Give?] regards to all & remember me to Miss Smith. Will send a p-c from Mossburn with address love & xxx from Mabel" Quantity: 1 photograph(s). Physical Description: Photographic print on postcard, 138 x 84 mm. (mat finish)

Date: 1909

From: [Ephemera relating to New Zealand persons whose surnames begin with B].

By: Pattillo, Cecil Wright, 1875-1968

Reference: Eph-A-PEOPLE-Bock-03

Description: Postcard shows a vertical oval half-length photographic portrait of the cross-dresser Amy Bock in a shirt, jacket and waistcoat. Verso contains a handwritten message addressed to Mr R Young, 123 Macandrew Road, South Dunedin. Quantity: 1 photograph(s). Physical Description: Photograph on postcard, 138 x 84 mm. (glossy finish) Provenance: Donated by David Retter, Wellington, in 2017.

Date: 1909

From: [Ephemera relating to New Zealand persons whose surnames begin with B].

By: Pattillo, Cecil Wright, 1875-1968

Reference: Eph-A-PEOPLE-Bock-04

Description: Card shows on the front a vertical half-length photographic portrait of the cross-dresser Amy Bock in a shirt, jacket and waistcoat. The inside spread contains verses by C Carol, about Bock's escapades. Portrait is probably from a photograph by Cecil Wright Pattillo. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph and letterpress, on card folded to 140 x 83 mm. Provenance: Donated by David Retter, Wellington, in 2017.

Date: 1982, 1990

From: Baker, Harry, 1929?-2001 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-10146-2

Description: Two typed playscripts: In Confidence, dialogues with Amy Bock, by Fiona Farrell Poole, devised for the WSA Conference at Massey University, 1982; Lunchtime, commissioned by Columbia College, Dunedin, 1990, author unknown Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1912

By: Bock, Amy Maud, 1859-1943

Reference: MS-Papers-1828

Description: To Mrs A M Skelley, discussing egg decorating, after amy Bock's imprisonment on charges of forgery, false pretences and theft, following her marriage to a Miss Ottoway, 1909. Includes postcard featuring Amy Bock and Christmas card from Amy to Mrs Skelley, 1912 Quantity: 1 folder(s) ( 6 pieces). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph and printed matter

Reference: PAColl-3841

Description: Quantity: 2 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1914-1925

By: Christoffel, Weiland, 1886-1970; Christoffel, Mary Eliza, 1887-1992

Reference: PAColl-4861

Description: Photographs of Amy Maud Bock Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). 2 b&w copy photographic print(s).

From: Bridget Williams Books : Papers relating to Book of New Zealand Women/Ko Kui Ma Te Kaupapa

Reference: 92-130-01

Description: Contains research notes and drafts for entries in the book relating to a number of women. Quantity: 1 box(es).

Date: 1909

From: [Ephemera relating to New Zealand persons whose surnames begin with B].

By: Universal Post Card Company; Reid, Percy Gower, 1890-1975

Reference: Eph-A-PEOPLE-Bock-01

Description: Postcard shows a cartoon by P Reid (possibly Percival Gower Reid) of Amy Bock dressed in male attire putting on pyjama trousers at the foot of a bed in which a moustached cigar-smoking man is sitting. an empty bottle is under the bed and another bottle stands on the small table at the left. Verso contains a handwritten message addressed to Miss Lena Chittock of Pomahaka Siding. "What do you think of Amy". The name of the writer is not given. P Reid may be cartoonist Percy Gower Reid. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph on postcard, 92 x 140 mm. Provenance: Donor is the daughter of the postcard's recipient Selina (Lena) Patience Chittock (later Selina Brown).

Date: [ca 1900]

From: Whittaker, Ian :Photographs of the Mokau District and Amy Bock

Reference: 1/2-094204-F

Description: Tainui Boarding House in Mokau, circa 1900, with a group standing on the verandah. Possibly shows Amy Bock (see other notes). Photocopy of this image, from the Tainui Historical Society Museum in Mokau, has the caption "from left to right: Sitting room with piano. Woman on left - Matewehi, unsure if it was Amy's friend. Amy Bock - Mrs Jones (Condon) on horse. Amy's room, first on left with the door and a shop she helped to run on the side of the building. 1920s" Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s).

Date: 1925

From: Christoffel, Weiland 1886-1970 : Amy Maud Bock

Reference: PAColl-4861-2

Description: Amy Bock with the Christoffel family on Te Kauwau (Te Kawau?) beach in 1925. Amy is on the right. Photographed by an unknown photographer in 1925. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print, 13.7 x 8.8 cm

Date: [192-?]

From: Whittaker, Ian :Photographs of the Mokau District and Amy Bock

Reference: 1/2-094178-F

Description: Amy Bock standing on a beach with a dog. Photograph taken ca 1920s by an unknown photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: [ca 1909]

From: Stuart, Henrietta, fl 1950s :Postcard albums

Reference: PA1-q-1020-54-2

Description: Amy Bock dressed in men's clothing photographed by an unknown photographer in about 1909. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom centre - Amy Boch Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print, 13.7 x 8.6 cm