Laity - Anglican Communion

Date: 1871

Reference: MS-0502

Description: Register of parishioners, probably Anglican Quantity: 1 volume(s) (37 pages). Physical Description: Ms (16 cm; worn pink wraps)

Date: 1856-1912

By: Matthews family

Reference: Micro-MS-0565

Description: Account book for Rev Joseph Matthews and Matthews Brothers of Kaitaia 1856-1863, 1870; diary of his son, R H Matthews reflecting activities as a farmer, builder, naturalist and lay reader 1863-1912; also diaries of his sons, E C and W Matthews 1898-1900 Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 2 microfilm reel(s) positive. Physical Description: Typescript (microfilm)

Date: 29 Sep 2001

From: The stitch of history oral history project

By: Fitchett, Stella Margaret, 1916-2007

Reference: OHInt-0727/02

Description: Stella Fitchett recalls first introduction to embroidery ca 1934 at the age of seventeen. Talks about Helen Moran who taught embroidery at King Edward Technical College, Dunedin. Describes embroidery done by mother and describes Richelieu, a name given to forms of embroidery. Comments that all mother's embroidery was sold at bazaars or raffled, as father was vicar of St John's Anglican Church, Roslyn, Dunedin, which ran two bazaars each year. Comments that in those days women didn't go out to work but were willing to do voluntary work. Refers to World War II and recalls joining the WAAFS (Woman's Auxiliary Air Force) and involvement in making toy animals. Elaborates on how soft toy making continued after the war. Describes the kneeler project which took 45 embrodierers 200 hours over three years to make. Recalls working on Church vestments and refers to Shona Johnstone (foundation member and second President of the Otago Embroiderers' Guild). Refers to Dean Hurst. Comments that father became Archdeacon of St John's, and later Bishop of St Paul's Anglican Cathedral. Refers to AAW (The Association of Anglican Women). Discusses other interest - Silver-smithing. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Janice Wilson Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-011758 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-4080.

Date: 1903-1968

By: Hunt family

Reference: MS-Papers-8703

Description: The scrapbook contains newspaper cuttings, photographs, programmes, flyers and other ephemeridae, and hand-written notes on ministers and other personalities in the church. Includes photographs, often annotated, of church groups and choirs, and othe church itself, as well as material relating to the church's history. Source of title - Supplied by Library Quantity: 1 volume(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescript, printed matter, photographs Provenance: Scrapbook compiled Isobel or Alice Hunt, relatives of the mother of the donor. The Hunt family were involved with the church, especially with the choir. Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donation, Lindsay Park, 2007

Date: 1995

By: Collins, Norris Arthur, 1920-2000

Reference: MSX-4120

Description: Subitled `Life of a Trade Union "Boss"', Collins tells the story of his family background and his participation in Anglican church affairs, his trade union activities which rose from his employment in railways, and politics, chronologically. Norris continues with his narrative from when they moved to Wellington ca 1963 up to the present day. An index, in the form of contents, lists the various categories by which the autobiography is arranged. A full curriculum vitae is supplied as a bibliography, listing Collins' appointments, church positions and overseas travel. Alun Richards contributed the foreword. Relationship complexity - One unrestricted copy also at Beaglehole Room, VUW Norris Collins arrived in NZ with his family in 1926, living in Heathcote, Christchurch. He attended Christchurch Technical College, became a projectionist and in 1936, an apprentice boilermaker at Addington Workshops. He was also very active in Anglican church affairs which has continued throughout his life. By 1950 he was deeply involved in trade union affairs which ultimately led to several trips abroad and to his becoming a member of parliament. About 1963 the family moved to Wellington and Collins continued his active participation in trade union and church affairs. He was active in VSA, ALAC, a JP, marriage celebrant and received the OBE in 1976. The family had considerable contact with Japan and Japanese people especially those associated with the Anglican Church in Japan. Quantity: 1 volume(s) (94 leaves). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (94 leaves) (in case folder)

Date: 18 January 1994 - 18 Jan 1994

From: National Council of Women: Narratives from a century - oral history project

By: Wylie, Ruth Mellor, 1924-2017

Reference: OHInt-0387/31

Description: Ruth Mellor Wylie born Temuka. Outlines family background - father's grandfather came to New Zealand from Scotland on the `John Wycliffe' 1848 - was one of the first settlers to Inch Clutha in Otago and managed a cheese and dairy factory. Describes Inch Clutha. Father had a large medical practice in Temuka - mentions the effect of the Depression on the practice. Other topics discussed include: sister who contracted meningitis and died at a young age; war years with reference to slit trenches; university life at Otago - was president of Arts Faculty and nominated for University Executive as International Affairs Representative whose job was to censor university newspaper - was editor of capping magazine and later had to edit University Review, a literary magazine - won the McMillan Brown prize; Canterbury flood and difficulties experienced by father getting to pregnant patients; interview for Library School by Geoffrey Alley; involvement with parish Young Wives Group - recalls meeting with Miriam Dell; involvement with National Council of Women through Mother's Union; involvement with establishment of Hutt Branch of University Women and establishment of Playcentre (Lower Hutt). Recalls first involvement with Parliament was submission on Marriage Bill. Describes Parliamentary Watch Committee. Believes NCW was part of the feminist movement. Mentions establishment of Women's Appointment File, a joint effort of Federation of University Women and NCW - later taken over by Ministry of Women's Affairs. Other NCW issues mentioned include: safety of children's night clothes; ACC; submissions on Woodhouse Report. People mentioned include: Bishop Penny Jamieson; Mavis Tiller; Shirley Rowe; Mrs Hilda Birks; Maisie Smith, a teacher at Timaru Girls' High School and Leila Hurl, headmistress, who was also a Latin teacher. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Lower Hutt Interviewer(s) - Marian Redwood Venue - Lower Hutt Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-006353-006355 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-1468.

Date: 31 March 1994 - 31 Mar 1994

From: National Council of Women: Narratives from a century - oral history project

By: Dukes, Edelene Maude, 1908-2005

Reference: OHInt-0387/12

Description: Mrs Edelene Maude Dukes (nee Clarke) born in Milton. Outlines family background - grandfather arrived in Dunedin on the `Lutterworth' 5 April 1873 and worked for Glendinnings for years. Mother died during flu epidemic, 1919. Recalls her father's remarriage and her family's temporary separation. Gives details of own career with T & G Life Insurance. Married Cuthbert Melrose Dukes and settled in Karori - describes Karori at that period and expectations of women. Talks about Depression and bringing up a family during war years. Describes involvement with: Parents Association and Parents Council at Wellington Girls' College; Anglican representative for National Council of Churches, hence involvement with National Council of Women. Outlines positions held with NCW and recalls national issues worked on. Mentions: Phylis Alwyn (Salvation Army Major), Miriam Dell and Vivienne Boyd. Gives thoughts on where New Zealand women are today. Feels some organisations such as Scouts and Guides are dying out due to lack of support. Discusses Life Membership of Wellington Branch. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Marian Redwood Venue - Karori, Wellington Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-006315-006316 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-1448. One part of a b&w photograph showing Edelene Dukes

Date: 6 July 1993 - 06 Jul 1993

From: National Council of Women: Narratives from a century - oral history project

By: McLeary, Kay, active 1993

Reference: OHInt-0387/18

Description: Kay McLeary in this interview discusses, briefly, early links with the National Council of Women through the Association of Anglican Women, and Young Wives and Mothers' Union. Gives details of strong influence of Dame Miriam Dell on life and own involvement in NCW. Mentions Ann Sandford and Margot Cornwall as Presidents at the time. Explains the effect a stroke had on health. Describes Watch Committee, later Parliamentary Watch Committee, set up in Wellington 1968. Refers to original committee, Mavis Tiller, Ruth Wylie, Laurie Salas and self. Reference to voluntary work for Association of Anglican Women. Found unpaid work personally unsatisfying. Returned to paid work for Tony Keasing's firm in the Hutt. Sees NCW as too slow and too conservative. Refers to Royal Commission. Discusses the future of NCW. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Howick Other - No biographical information provided - short abstract on involvement with NCW Interviewer(s) - Mary Tallon Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-006326 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 45 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-1454.

Date: 11 Jan 1944 - 11 Jan 1994

From: National Council of Women: Narratives from a century - oral history project

By: Dixon, Barbara Mary, 1909-2006

Reference: OHInt-0387/06

Description: Barbara Mary Dixon (Mary) has previously been interviewed as part of World War II Project. While this interview repeats much of her past, this summary will concentrate on her work with National Council of Women. Gives reasons for coming to New Zealand in 1935 - husband had farms in King Country. Recalls travelling on the `Mataroa'. Elaborates on husband's war experience and refers to his letters written during war - explains how friends still enjoy reading them. Joined Women's Division of Federated Farmers (1936) and is one of its oldest members. Through this became involved with National Council of Women. Gives impressions on lack of class distinction in NCW. Mentions friendship with Sir Keith Holyoake. Was also involved with Pan Pacifica and the parish (Anglican). Talks about involvement with Plunket - was on the first Committee of the Nelson Day Nursery. Describes the women involved with NCW, mostly between 30 and 35 years. Recalls Mavis Tiller, Alison Roxburgh and Karen Glasgow. Explains her actions during the Year of the Family. Describes husband's needs once he developed Alzheimers disease and giving up community work. Recalls that husband was the first farmer in New Zealand to become President of the Chamber of Commerce and that he was awarded the Queens Jubilee Medal for his public work. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Nelson Other - Also interviewed as part of World War II Project Interviewer(s) - Mary Tallon Venue - Nelson Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-006300 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-1442. One photocopy of photograph of Mary Dixon

Date: 1935-1951

By: Hall, Thomas Donald Horn, 1885-1971

Reference: MS-Group-1799

Description: Comprise diaries 1936-1945, 1951; letters, addresses and a typescript, Live thou for England Source of title - Supplied by Library Relationship complexity - Earlier material, donated by T D H Hall, is at MS-Group-0024 Thomas Hall was Clerk of the House of Representatives 1930-1945, President of the NZ Library Association, a writer on various topics and an active layman with the Church of England Quantity: 15 folder(s). 1 volume(s). 0.30 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, typescripts, printed matter Provenance: After his death in 1971, Thomas Hall's papers were handed to Harold Gladstone Miller, the donor's father

Date: [ca 1954], 1956-1959, 1961-1963, 1965-2000

By: Moore, Dallas James, 1943-

Reference: MS-Group-0980

Description: The diaries trace Moore's life from childhood near Auckland to his career in Wellington as a civil servant in the Historic Places Trust, Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Works, among other agencies, and his work with the New Zealand Public Service Association and the Anglican Church in which he was involved as a committed layman. The detailed entries provide insight into the civil service and the Anglican Church during a period of radical change, and illustrate the daily life of, successively, a child, a university student, a civil servant and a member of the laity. Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 55 volume(s). 0.30 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mr D Moore, Brooklyn, Wellington, Apr 2001

Date: 1864

By: Robley, Horatio Gordon, 1840-1930

Reference: A-033-011

Description: A three-quarter length portrait of Taratoa seated on a hillside in front of a palisade fence on the skyline 60 paces away. A flag flies on the flagpole by the fence. The flag has a red background, with (top left to bottom right) a Christian cross, an inverted new moon, and a 5-pointed star. Taratoa wears a rural European grey smock and bark (grey?) neckerchief. Based on a photograph. Robley is not thought to have met Taratoa Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - H G Robley; Recto - bottom left - The flagstaff 60 paces in rear; Verso - Portrait of Taratoa lay preacher (Selwyn), a Ngaiterangi chief killed at Te Ranga 21 June 64 / whose name is on the RAWIRI monument at Te Papa cemetry / who was Maori commander [may refer to Rawiri]. A window at Lichfield Cathedral placed by Bishop Selwyn to this lay preacher who drew up the humane order for fighting; as to protecting wounded men and bodies of the dead from desecration (as had lately happened at Te Ahu Ahu fight). (old native manner there)(at Te Ahu Ahu Captain Lloyds 57th Regt head was cut off, and some of the mens and Victorians History; Verso - top centre - [Labelled sketch of flag] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour 230 x 183 mm. Transfers: May have been transferred from Robley papers in Manuscripts and Archives..