Baxter, Archibald McColl Learmond, 1881-1970

Conscientious objector, writer. Married Millicent Amiel Macmillan Brown (1888-1984). Father of James K Baxter. See DNZB (Vol 3, 1901-1920, p40-41, B19)

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Manuscript

Mackay, Lachlan Robert, fl 2015: Papers relating to Noel Ginn

Date: 1994-2003

By: Mackay, Lachlan Robert, active 2007-2014

Reference: MS-Group-2376

Description: Contains papers relating to Noel Ginn. Includes transcript extracts of two interviews between Paul Millar and Ginn (Aug and Oct 1994), notes from Annette Facer's interview with Ginn (Sep 1994), correspondence with Sister Sue Cosgrove, two poems by Ginn, notes on a 2002 visit to Kapiti Island, and programmes from Ginn's funeral and the committal of his ashes in Otaki. Source of title - Supplied by Library Quantity: 2 folder(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss (some photocopies), typescript, printed matter Provenance: Donated by Lauchlan Robert Mackay Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Lachlan Robert Mackay, Karori, Wellington

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Williams, Bridget :Photographs used in Port Nicholson Press biography of James K Baxter

Date: 1927-1972

By: Williams, Bridget Rosamund, 1948-; Westra, Ans, 1936-2023; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.); Dominion Sunday times (Newspaper); New Zealand herald (Newspaper); Blackman, Gary, 1929-

Reference: PAColl-2146

Description: Includes photos of James K Baxter, family members and friends; Jerusalem commune; Brighton, Dunedin; Baxter farm at Kuri Bush; Baxter's funeral. Some photos in this collection are copied from holdings in the Auckland Institute and Museum, Canterbury Museum and the Hocken Library. Quantity: 109 b&w original photographic print(s) in two folders.

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[Four WWI pacifist posters, produced by Ryan Bodman and Marama Mayrick. 2015]

Date: 2015

By: Mayrick, Marama Hannah, 1985?-

Reference: Eph-D-PEACE-2015-01/04

Description: Four posters relating to people or organisations that opposed conscription to the First World War; those for individuals show an illustration of the person and some biographical text relating to the stand they took against conscription. The poster relating to "Unions" shows a representative of the United Federation of Labour (UFOL) speaking to a group of men. Posters are titled: Archibald Baxter Unions Harry Urquhart Te Puea Herangi Donors statement: "The posters were produced for Anzac Day 2015, to encourage New Zealanders to critically reflect on New Zealand's role in World War One at a time when the traditional narrative of sacrifice in the name of freedom and democracy was dominating the political, social and media discourse". Two copies held. Other Titles - World War One Quantity: 4 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset prints, 595 x 424 mm.

Audio

Interview with Donald Ian Cameron

Date: 23 May 1997

From: Conscientious objectors of World War II

By: Cameron, Donald Ian, 1914-2008

Reference: OHInt-0426-03

Description: Donald Ian Cameron born Stratford. Talks about his involvement in the Labour Party and the Communist Party prior to World War II. Mentions contribution in Rotorua towards electing the 1935 Labour Government. Backgrounds involvement with Pacificism, with reference to Archie Baxter and Mark Briggs. Other topics covered include: just war concept; conscription; Stockholm petition against `things atomic'; fanaticism and dogmatism of Communist Party; Hiroshima; time in detention camp before volunteering after two years to join army. Talks about the politics of war and conditions of detention camp. Considers detention camp was a concentration camp. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Julian McCarthy Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-007792-007793 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2059.

Manuscript

Correspondence relating to Baxter books and other papers

Date: 1958, 1972-2010

From: Catley, Christine McKelvie Cole (Dame), 1922-2011 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-11651-129

Description: Contains correspondence (letters, telegram and printed emails), press releases, clippings of articles and reviews relating to Archibald Baxter's `We will not cease' and Millicent Baxter's memoirs. Includes some papers relating to James K Baxter, including an account by Yvonne Allan of his final hours and death. Also photograph portrait of James K Baxter and group portrait with Catley. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, photos and printed matter (some photocopies)

Manuscript

Papers relating to Baxter books

Date: 1983-1987

From: Catley, Christine McKelvie Cole (Dame), 1922-2011 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-11651-127

Description: Contains correspondence, royalty statements and other papers relating to Archibald Baxter's `We will not cease' and Millicent Baxter's memoirs. Much of the correspondence concerns the film rights to `We will not cease'. Also royalty statements for the writers Monte Holcroft and Heretaunga Pat Baker. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts (some photocopies)

Manuscript

World War One stories

Date: [1976-1977]

From: Radio New Zealand : Wartime stories

Reference: 85-021-11

Description: Stories with covering letters about experiences in World War I; includes `Prejudice' by John von Tunzlemann zu Adlerflug, a war story with a difference Arrangement: Note on envelope, 1st WW, 1914-1918, with Possibles crossed out Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Manuscript

We will not cease - Foreword

Date: 1998-1999

From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-8970-009

Description: Correspondence and drafts of King's foreword to We Will not cease, by Archibald Baxter Other Titles - We will not cease Quantity: 1 folder(s).

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Personal papers

Date: Jan-May 1999

From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-8752-036

Description: Publication and reviews of the book on Catholics in New Zealand; re Janet Frame biography; Sargeson biography; reviews; publicity tours and talks; proposed re-issue of `Being Pakeha'; correspondence with family, friends, colleagues and publisher Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Manuscript

Dennis, Jonathan Spencer, 1953-2002 : Letter from Millicent Baxter and copy of We will ...

Date: 1968, 12 Oct 1972

By: Dennis, Jonathan Spencer, 1953-2002

Reference: MS-Papers-7532

Description: Letter from Millicent Baxter to Dennis in response to one written by him to Archibald Baxter relating to his book, `We will not cease' (1968 edition); and copy of book Source of title - Supplied For other collections related to Jonathan Dennis, See MS-Group-0531, MS-Group-1714, 96-042, and PA-Group-00652. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (two pieces). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph and printed matter

Manuscript

Inward correspondence - Airey-Byrt

Date: 1933-1966

From: Burton, Ormond Edward, 1893-1974 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0438-032

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

Manuscript

Correspondence with Millicent Baxter and other papers

Date: 1978-1983

From: Catley, Christine McKelvie Cole (Dame), 1922-2011 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-11651-128

Description: Contains letters between Millicent Baxter and Catley relating to publication of Baxter's memoirs and republication of Archibald Baxter's `We will not cease'. Also includes other corespondence, royalty statements, publication mock-ups, clippings and other papers, some concerning deposit of research material in Hocken Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter

Manuscript

Baxter, Archibald McColl Learmond, 1881-1970 : Letter to A H Carman re books

Date: 1 May 1939

By: Baxter, Archibald McColl Learmond, 1881-1970

Reference: MS-Papers-3140

Description: A Baxter used to order magazines and newspapers from England through A H Carman to sell in his bookshop at Brighton, Dunedin Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres.

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Archibald Baxter

Date: [194-?]

From: Barrington, Archibald Charles, 1906-1986 : Photographs of Archibald Charles Barrington

Reference: 1/2-037732-F

Description: Archibald Baxter, circa 1940s. Photographer unidentified. Source of descriptive information - Notes on file print. Date approximated by cataloguer. Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative