Somerville, Dorathea Marie, 1913-1994

Date: 1969

Reference: Eph-A-DOWNSTAGE-1969

Description: Includes: Invitation - Downstage and Mrs Sheila Winn invite you to an April Fool' Party. Star Boating Club. Monday March 31st till noon on 1 April [1969?] 'America Hurrah", by Jean-Claude Van Itallie. Produced and designed by Ian Mune. Programme (2 copies). Also a typescript programme for "Interview" from "America Hurrah", 14 March 1969. "The Au Pair Man", by Hugh Leonard. Directed and designed by Phillip Mann. Star Boating Club, 11 November 1969. Programme (2 copies) "Black comedy", and "The White liars". Two plays by Peter Schaffer, directed by Dick Johnstone; designed by Grant Tilly. [1969]. Programme. (2 copies) "Celebration", a musical about winter. Words by Tom Jones, music by Harvey Schmidt. Directed and choreographed by Dick Johnstone; musical director Robert Love. [Late 1969]. Programme (2 copies) and invitation card (2 copies) "Face to face", devised by Frank Davis, co-ordinated by Marjorie Webster. [1969]. Programme. "Ghosts", by Henrik Ibsen. Directed by Anthony Taylor; designed by Grant Tilly. [1969]. Programme. (2 copies) Gulbenkian Sunday Theatre; plays by New Zealand authors ( Warren Dibble, David Yerex, Dora Somerville, Owen Leeming, Max B Richards). September - December 1969. Flier / Downstage membership form "Lord dismiss us", and "Lines to M", written by Warren Dibble; produced by Ken Blackburn. [1969]. Programme (2 copies) "The man who loved trains", a New Zealand play by Marie McMahon. Produced by Dick Johnstone; designed by Eric Wood. [Jan. 1969]. Programme (2 copies) "The mischievous adventures of Rocket Ship LX1", by Alan Farquhar. Directed and designed by Lewis Rowe. [1969]. Programme (2 copies) "Oh, Captain Cook", an original musical with music composed by David Farquhar; script adapted by Dick Johnstone. Based on the play "An appendix to the voyages of Captain Cook", by Jean Giraudoux, as translated by John Dunmore. Decor by Barbara Collinson-Smith. [1969]. Programme. (2 copies) Downstage Theatre presents a workshop presentation od the double bill "One by two", by David Yerex; and "One man goon", by Dora Somerville; directed by David Williams. [October? 1969] Downstage presents Out of Wellington tour 1969. "The stronger", by August Strindberg; "Krapp's last tape", by Samuel Beckett; "The wooded island", by Marie McMahon; "George the mad ad-man", by Peter Bland. Produced by Dick Johnstone; stage direction Eric Wood. [1969]. Programme (2 copies) "The price", by Arthur Miller. Produced by Antony Groser; designed by Grant Tilly. Star Boating Club. 8 October 1969. Programme (2 copies) "Princess and the drummer boy", a play for children by Edwin Thornley. Presented by the Children's Art Theatre, Wanganui. [1969]. Programme. (2 copies, 1 pink and 1 blue) "The quarry game", by Owen Leeming. Produced by Judith Dale. (Workshop presentation). [1969]. Programme. "The real Inspector Hound", by Tom Stoppard. Directed by Antony Groser; designed by Raymond Boyce; lighting by Rex Gilfillan. [ca April 1969]. Programme (2 copies) "Staircase", by Charles Dyer. Directed by Anthony Taylor; designed by Grant Tilly. [February 1969]. Programme / flyer. "Tango", by Slawomir Mrozek, adapted by Tom Stoppard. Produced by Nola Millar; designed by Grant Tilly. [1969]. Programme (2 copies) and invitation card "The zoo story", by Edward Albee. [Second revival]. Directed by Anne Flannery; lighting by Rex Gilfillan. [1969]. Programme (2 copies) and ticket Also includes a flyer invitation to Five-year-old Downstage late birthday celebration and pre-Christmas soiree at the Star. 20 December [1969] Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Booklets and flier, sizes varying below 250 mm.

Date: 1961-1967

From: Rhodes, Harold Winston 1905-1987: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-0424-28

Description: Letters from Charles Brasch, 1964 (two letters); Janet Frame, 1966; Roy Gilberd, 1967; Denis Glover, 1967 (one letter, two poems); Noel Hilliard, 1963 (six letters, Pouakani Settlers material); Louis Johnson, 1963 and 1967 (three letters, one poem); Bill Pearson, 1961 and 1964 (two letters); Maurice Shadbolt, 1966; Kendrick Smithyman, 1966 (two letters, one poem) and Dora Somerville, 1964 Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1964, 1977-1981

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

Reference: 80-387-035

Description: Comprises inwards and outwards letters (carbon copies). Includes newspaper clippings (some photcopied), Flotilla Bulletin Spring 1978, draft article "I Remember D-Day' by Rupert Curtis, syllabus for Commanding Officers Qualifying Course, copy of short story 'Five Singles for a Five' by Glover published in 'Better Business', University Club Wellington Inc newsletter, Labour Party flyer, flyer for "How To Ride A Bicycle", metric conversion chart, newsletters, recipe for alcohol brewing and notepads containing poetry and various writing. Also includes witnessed deed of transfer for Paekakariki property. Names selectively indexed. Arrangement: Previously arranged as 80-387 Box two Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss printed material typescript

Date: 1957-1969

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

Reference: 80-387-057

Description: Comprises three pamphlets, 'The Turnbull Library Record' Vol 2 number 1, 'Pompallier', and 'A Sense Of Place' by Charles Doyle, Wai-Te-Ata Press (signed by Dora Somerville). Arrangement: Previously arranged as 80-387 Box three Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed material

Date: [197-]

From: Meikle, Phoebe Churchill, 1910-1998 : Papers

Reference: 2007-087-089

Description: Copies of items to be included in part four of the anthology, `The New Zealander speaks of what he does outside the working week and of certain characteristics' Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescripts and printed matter (photocopies)

Date: 1963-1968

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

Reference: 80-387-062

Description: Comprises handwritten recipes, a few letters, Christmas greeting card, envelope with newspaper clippings and short stories by Bob Lowry, two copies of 'Brew News' magazine featuring poem by Denis Glover and flyer for a concert produced by Ronald Barker Ltd. Arrangement: Previously arranged as 80-387 Box three Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss Typescript Printed material

Date: [1984-1986]

From: Playmarket Inc : Records

Reference: 2000-309-038

Description: `The Bitches' / Valdemar Andersen; `Bonnie and Bru' / Barbara Anderson; `Erie' and `Smoko' / Kevin Boon; `Charlie' / Rosalie Carey; `Bert and Mary' / Robert Lord; `The Mortal pleasure of Wanda Lust' / Stuart McKenzie; `Green fly in the marigolds' / Elizabeth Moir; `Captain Pepper and the sea witch' / Barbara Neale; `Too young to be old' Rachel McAlpine; `A Short first night', `Daisy, the delightful dancing cow' and `The Great puppet rebellion' / Wickham Pack; Bang! Bang! you're dead' / Joyce Rowland; `Harvest Festival' / Dora Somerville. Quantity: 1 box(es) (file boxes).

Date: 1974

From: Meikle, Phoebe Churchill, 1910-1998 : Papers

Reference: 2007-087-100

Description: Editorial correspondence with Dora Somerville relating to `The New Zealander speaks' and related notes Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter

Date: [197-]

From: Meikle, Phoebe Churchill, 1910-1998 : Papers

Reference: 2007-087-087

Description: Copies of items to be included in part two of the anthology, `The New Zealander speaks of the land' Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescripts

Date: [1977]

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

Reference: 85-080-02/06

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1974-1975

From: Pearson, William Harrison, 1922-2002 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7268-54

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts

Date: 1970

By: Somerville, Dorathea Marie, 1913-1994

Reference: qMS-1850

Description: A compilation of poetry and prose by New Zealand writers on man's involvement in and reactions to war, especially the two world wars. Presented at `Downstage', Wellington, to commemorate Hiroshima Day, Aug 1970 Quantity: 1 volume(s) (45 leaves). Physical Description: Typescript (photocopy) (36 cm; red buckram)

Date: 1972-1995

From: Adcock, Fleur, 1934- : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7495-008

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1971-1974

From: Shadbolt, Maurice Francis Richard, 1932-2004 : Papers and recordings

Reference: 91-047-16/12

Description: Identified persons entered under Name; also includes copy of letter to the editor, NZ Book World; submission presented to the Parliamentary Committee on the Queen Elizabeth II Arts Council by the Auckland branch of PEN; letters from Shadbolt to his ex-wife and children during their family holiday in Wellington; letter from Room 6, Titirangi School; correspondence with Tom Hodges, Paremoremo Prison; copy of letter from John A Lee to David; letter from Elizabeth Smither to Barbara Magner; letter to the editor re Auckland art squabbles; note to `Dearest Both' from [?] Bevy; letter from Cyril, Aramoho; letter to Maurie and Gill from mutual friend in Cardiff describing holidays and work in New Guinea and Sweden; and agreement to further advance mortgage Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [197-]

From: Meikle, Phoebe Churchill, 1910-1998 : Papers

Reference: 2007-087-090

Description: Copies of items to be included in part five of the anthology, `He speaks of relationships' Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescripts and printed matter (photocopies)

Date: 1970-[1974]

From: Shadbolt, Maurice Francis Richard, 1932-2004 : Papers and recordings

Reference: 91-047-16/13

Description: Identified persons entered under Name. Also includes copy of letter to Terry re proposed Wattie Book of the Year Award; letter from [?] Oietlind [?] Balirman, Heisterholzmuhle; letter from Gary [?] Goldner, Parnell; review of `An Ear of the dragon'; letter, Eric McCormick to Barbara Magner Language - One letter in German Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [197-]

From: Meikle, Phoebe Churchill, 1910-1998 : Papers

Reference: 2007-087-091

Description: Copies of items to be included in part six and seven of the anthology, `The New Zealander offers cures for our ills' and `And sometmes he sings in a clear pure voice' Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescripts and printed matter (photocopies)

Date: Feb-Sep 1970

From: Holcroft, Montague Harry, 1902-1993 : Papers

Reference: 75-227-1/06

Description: Selected correspondents entered in Name field. Includes correspondence re `Reluctant Editor', overseas travel, etc Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1973-1986]

From: Playmarket Inc : Records

Reference: 2000-309-041

Description: `It's alive!' / Ken Hudson; `Playmates' / John Kim; `Nativity' / Robert Lord; `Magpie's nest' and `Smelter shelter' / Brian McNeill; `Death play' / Barbara Neale / `Men' / Mark Prain; `Others' / Dennis Ralph; `Le Matau / Stephen Sinclair and Samson Samasoni; `One man goon' and `Quest' / Dora Somerville; `New day in the valley' / Craig Thaine. Quantity: 1 box(es) (file boxes).

Date: [197-]

From: Meikle, Phoebe Churchill, 1910-1998 : Papers

Reference: 2007-087-088

Description: Copies of items to be included in part three of the anthology, `The New Zealander speaks of times and occasions he has known' Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescripts and printed matter (photocopies)