Burns, Charles Ritchie (Sir), 1898-1985

Date: 8 July 1995 - 08 Jul 1995

From: Interviews about Denis Glover by Gordon Ogilvie

By: Paul, Janet Elaine (Dame), 1919-2004

Reference: OHInt-0576-22

Description: Janet Paul met Denis Glover through her publishing business with her husband Blackwood Paul. She became friends again with Glover after her husband and Glover's wife Khura died. Talks about Glover staying with her to convalesce after his wife Khura's death, mentions how he related to Janet Paul's daughters, and a letter daughter Charlotte wrote to Glover about his relationship with Paul. Mentions how Glover met Khura, talks about Mary Glover, mentions Glover's likeable qualities. Talks about taking the advice of Sir Charles Burns and her friends not to marry Glover, because of his drinking. Mentions that shortly after her decision not to marry Glover he married Lyn. Talks about how Glover came to publish a volume of love poems he wrote to Paul. Mentions Glover's less likeable characteristics, and paintings she made of Glover. Talks about Glover's lack of contact with his father, Harry, and a visit Glover and Paul made to his father. Describes her recollection of Lyn Glover and a conversation they had about being involved with Glover. Interviewer(s) - Gordon Ogilvie Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-008806, 8807 Quantity: 2 C90 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 60 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-2819.

Date: [ca 1911-1964]

From: Riddiford family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5714-015

Description: Comprises letters from friends and acquaintances; includes letter from Fred (Col Bunny?) of London (1926); from Dr A A Martin re his father's health; and cards from Neville and Poppy, Mic and Phyll Shand and the secretary of the Grenadier Guards Assn. Also includes letter to `Dear Dan' from [?] L E, writing from Queen's Gate [sic], London (1923). Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 27 & 28 January 1992 - 27 Jan 1992 - 28 Jan 1992

From: Sisters of Compassion Oral History Project

By: Dwyer, Mary Pauline (Sister), 1922-2003

Reference: OHInt-0094/1

Description: Sister Pauline Dwyer recalls commencing nursing in 1943 with Sister Matthew, and Sisters Henrietta and John, two SMSM sisters (Missionary Sisters of the Society of Mary). Describes the lecture study which was a corridor linking the Home to the convent. Gives impressions of Sr Kevin who was tutor as well as matron. Recalls Sister Luke who took over training from Sr Kevin. Talks about Dr Burns (later Sir Charles Burns) who was the Hospital Superintendent and came each Saturday morning with a group of students from Public Hospital. Explains how this was a time of great learning. Recalls 10 years spent at Aubert Home of Compassion, Wanganui, nursing elderly people; experience with Maori children - teaching catechism at Upukanaro; going to camps with Mr Provost and visiting the gaol with a man from St Vincent De Paul Society. Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Sr Bernadette Mary Wrack Venue - Home of Compassion, Island Bay, Wellington Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-0004409; OHLC-004154 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 30 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-0739.

Date: [1972-1974]

From: Duggan, Maurice Noel, 1922-1974 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1760-15

Description: Most persons identified; also includes letter from Werner, Wilderland, Whitianga; piece, `On the subject of a literary executor for the works and literary remnants of Maurice Duggan'; piece, described as parody?; `Nothing serious' by Denis Glover (Thursday, 30 May 1974); piece written to Dear George, re advertising and Duggan, possibly autobiographical; poem, `Your "wedge of stubborn particles"' by Fleur Adcock; copy of letter to Ken on general matters; `Books and writers in New Zealand, a poet's view', a lecture by Stead; letter from Kate, Devonport, with news of Greville Texidor, Werner, Dick Carline and other mutual friends; copy of review by Duggan of Billings' `The Slipway' and published version (NZ listener, 13 Jul 1974) Finding Aids: Inventory available. Processing information: Access requirement for permission removed 3 May 2022.

Date: [1938-1974]

From: Glover, Denis James Matthews, 1912-1980 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0418-037

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: [1970-1975]

From: Lawlor, Patrick Anthony, 1893-1979 : Further papers

Reference: 86-105-018

Description: Corrected typescript draft of `The Brotherhood of pain' sent to the `New Zealand tablet' in 1972 and returned in 1975 This does not appear to have been published Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1960-1970]

From: Lawlor, Patrick Anthony, 1893-1979 : Further papers

Reference: 80-063-077

Description: Draft typescript of `The Mystery of pain: consolation for those who suffer' by Lawlor; introduction by Sir Charles Burns. Includes suggested illustrations. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1973-1974

By: Binning, Max Lorraine, 1915-1995

Reference: MS-Papers-5193

Description: Comprises nine letters from Duggan to Binning referring mainly to domestic matters and his illness and a letter from Sir Charles Burns which mentions Duggan. Also typescript copy of a poem, `Caution: It is dangerous', by Duggan which he sent to Binning; a carbon copy of `Desiderata' by Max Ehrmann which was probably typed out by Duggan and two newspaper cuttings relating to Duggan's death Max Binning and his wife Olga were friends of Duggan during the 1970s Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and typescripts

From: National Council of Women of New Zealand : Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1371-320

Description: Also Lecture 3; A scheme of hospital treatment of alcoholism (Dr T W Harrison), Lecture 4; The management of the alcoholic's family (Rev. L M McFerran), Lecture 5; Education's responsibility in connection with alcohol and alcoholism (Mr S. Utting) Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1957-1964

By: Dallard, Berkeley Lionel Scudamore, 1889-1983

Reference: MS-Papers-10034

Description: Copy of `The Honorary Magistrate', 31 Aug 1957, and letter From Hon J R Hanan (1961) re Dallard's article in this issue entitled `Corporal punishment - Should it be restored'; letter from Sir Charles Burns re address given by Dallard on the occasion of the laying of the foundation stone at the Nurses Chapel, Wellington Hospital (1964) Quantity: 1 folder(s) (3 pieces). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript and printed matter

Date: 24 Jun 1972

From: Tweed family: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-12000-4

Description: Typescript of an address given by Sir Charles Burns in proposing a toast to the Royal New Zealand Army Medical Corps at its 74th Anniversary which was held at the Officers' Mess, 2nd General Hospital RNZAMC, at Trentham Military Camp on 24 June 1972. "Major J M Tweed" is listed as one of the participants. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 12 June 1958

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: EP/1958/1875-F

Description: Portrait of Dr Charles Burns (1898-1985), taken on 12 June 1958, on the occasion of the announcement of his receiving a knighthood, by an Evening Post staff photographer. The original caption reads: "Dr Charles Burns, KBE, who was born in Blenheim in 1898, has been honoured for outastanding services to medicine as a consultant physician in wellington. A specialist in cardiology, he is highly esteemed in his profession". Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate negative, 120