Conscientious objector, writer. Married Millicent Amiel Macmillan Brown (1888-1984). Father of James K Baxter. See DNZB (Vol 3, 1901-1920, p40-41, B19)
Baxter, Archibald McColl Learmond, 1881-1970
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
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.
[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.
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.
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)
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)
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).
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).
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).
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
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.
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
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.
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