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Catley, Christine McKelvie Cole (Dame), 1922-2011 : Papers
- Date
- 1844-2013
- By
- Catley, Christine McKelvie Cole (Dame), 1922-2011
- Reference
- MS-Group-2254
- Description
The collection comprises papers relating to Christine Cole Catley's life and career as journalist, teacher, publisher, writer, and other roles and interests. It includes correspondence, notebooks and diaries, research papers, drafts, photographs, clippings and ephemera.
Among the more extensive parts of the collection are research papers relating to Beatrice Hill Tinsley and Catley's correspondence files. The latter include personal and professional correspondence with many members of the New Zealand literary scene, including Michael King, Frank Sargeson and Janet Frame.
The collection also contains extensive material relating to Cape Catley Ltd, including correspondence with authors, drafts, and business records. Personal and literary papers of Catley's first husband, John Reece Cole, also comprise a large body of material.
Throughout the collection are personal notes, some possibly related to the autobiography Catley was working on when she passed away in 2011.
Source of title - Supplied by Library
Arrangement: The collection is divided into 20 series, mainly by subject. The arrangement reflects as much as possible the original order in which the collection was received. Some papers arrived at the Library in an unsorted state and a few pieces have been moved to bring them together with similar material. Not all correspondent names have been indexed.
Christine Cole Catley was a New Zealand journalist and publisher. She worked for various newspapers and media organisations, and later established New Zealand's first fulltime journalism course at Wellington Polytechnic. In 1972 Catley founded the publishing firm Cape Catley, eventually publishing over 100 books and authoring several works herself, notably a biography of astronomer Beatrice Hill Tinsley. She also had significant involvement with the Parents' Centre, Broadcasting Council, and Frank Sargeson Trust.
Quantity: 546 folder(s). 1 volume(s). 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 videocassette(s) VHS. 12.50 Linear Metres. 44 digital image(s). 9 digital photograph(s). 1 digital sound recording(s). 37 Electronic document(s).
Physical Description: Manuscripts, typescripts, drawings, photographs, printed matter, electronic documents
Transfers: Collection as a whole received into Manuscripts and Archives; material transferred to other Sections from here - To Photographic Archive - Photographic prints and negatives, reference number PA-Group-00940 - To Book Collections - PR-14-0473/0474 - To Published Sound Collection - PR-14-0473/0474.
- Use/Reproduction
- No material from this collection is to be digitised or made available publically on the Internet until after 1 Jan 2016. From this date selected unrestricted items can be made available in this way, subject to the permission of any copyright holder. Any such material must be made available under an Attribution - Non-commercial - No Derivative Works Licence.
- Access restrictions
- Partly restricted material - Access to papers and audio-visual material relating to the Frank Sargeson Trust requires the written permission of the Trust. Access to correspondence between Christine Cole Catley and Polly Lind requires the permission of the donor. Any electronic files require the written permission of the donor for access. Where appropriate the Library may require researchers to seek the permission of living writers whose papers are in this collection.
- Format
- 546 folder(s), 1 volume(s), 2 C60 cassette(s), 1 videocassette(s) VHS, 12.50 Linear Metres, 44 digital image(s), 9 digital photograph(s), 1 digital sound recording(s), 37 Electronic document(s), Audiovisual materials, Business correspondence, Electronic documents, Manuscripts, Personal correspondence, Personal papers, Photographs, Publications (Documents), Research notes, Typescripts, Manuscripts, typescripts, drawings, photographs, printed matter, electronic documents
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The Picton paper - Mock edition
Date: 2000
From: Catley, Christine McKelvie Cole (Dame), 1922-2011 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-11651-030
Description: Contains a mock special edition of `The Picton paper - Marlborough's community newspaper', compiled on the occasion of Catley moving from the Marlborough Sounds to Auckland in 2000. Includes written tributes from friends, colleagues and clients, together with photographs of farewell events. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and photographs
Papers relating to 2007 Hawke's Bay writing workshop (1)
Date: 2003-2007
From: Catley, Christine McKelvie Cole (Dame), 1922-2011 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-11651-037
Description: Contains papers relating to workshop held at Waipawa Library, 21-22 Apr 2007. Includes notes, clippings, articles, cards and printouts of emails, and newsletters. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter (some photocopies)
Papers relating to Jan 1990 Whatamango Bay writing workshop (1)
Date: 1989-1990
From: Catley, Christine McKelvie Cole (Dame), 1922-2011 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-11651-042
Description: Contains papers relating to organisation and promotion of Cape Catley Writers Workshop held at Whatamango Bay, 18-23 Jan 1990. Includes press releases, advertising copy, draft timetables, correspondence (including enquiries regarding registration) and brochures. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter (some photocopies)
Papers relating to Jan 1990 Whatamango Bay writing workshop (2)
Date: 1963, 1988-1990
From: Catley, Christine McKelvie Cole (Dame), 1922-2011 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-11651-043
Description: Contains papers relating to Cape Catley Writers Workshop held at Whatamango Bay, 18-23 Jan 1990. Includes completed registration forms (some with writing samples), clippings, notes, lists of attendees and correspondence giving feedback. Also copies of related articles and newsletters, including `Freelance' (Dec 1989). Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter (some photocopies)
Papers relating to Jan 1990 Whatamango Bay writing workshop (3)
Date: 1963, 1989-1990
From: Catley, Christine McKelvie Cole (Dame), 1922-2011 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-11651-044
Description: Contains papers relating to Cape Catley Writers Workshop held at Whatamango Bay, 18-23 Jan. Includes completed registration forms, correspondence, writing samples, clippings and notes. Also copies of related articles. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter (some photocopies)
Papers relating to May 1990 Whatamango Bay writing workshop
Date: 1990
From: Catley, Christine McKelvie Cole (Dame), 1922-2011 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-11651-049
Description: Contains registration forms, correspondence and writing samples relating workshop held at Whatamango Bay, May 1990 Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts
Miscellaneous papers (3)
Date: 1973-1977, 1992-1998
From: Catley, Christine McKelvie Cole (Dame), 1922-2011 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-11651-077
Description: Contains clippings, correspondence and other papers relating to `Picton paper' and the Marlborough Sounds. Includes notes concerning oral history interviews with old residents, traffic infringement notice and submissions regarding plan to shift ferry facilities from Picton to Clifford Bay. Also issue of the `Picton gazette' (12 Jun 1998), copy of `Waikawa Bay School - centennial booklet 1876-1982' and annotated booklet, `Picton Sounds Spring school' (1994). Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, photograph and printed matter
Correspondence and other papers
Date: 1998
From: Catley, Christine McKelvie Cole (Dame), 1922-2011 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-11651-094
Description: Letters (mainly from Michael King to Catley, written from Dunedin where he was Burns Fellow at the University of Otago), cuttings and other papers. Includes letters about the Buddle Finlay Sargeson lecture for 1998, King's visit to Oamaru with Janet Frame, a documentary on Sargeson, other projects, and news of mutual friends. Also includes draft chapters for King's biography of Frame , a review by Jack Lasenby of `The lifeboat' by Graham Billing and papers relating to an exhibition held at the Porirua Museum of Arts and Cultures - `Bottle Creek' which featured Jack Lasenby, Sam Hunt and Robin White. Includes some cuttings - reviews and articles about the Burns Fellowship. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, printed matter
Papers relating to land subsidence at Whatamango Bay property
Date: 1995
From: Catley, Christine McKelvie Cole (Dame), 1922-2011 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-11651-537
Description: Includes correspondence and copy of Earthquake Commission claim form relating to landslip which occurred near Catley's house in Whatamango Bay (Nov 1994). Also technical diagram in cross-section showing the extent of the subsidence. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescripts (some photocopies) and technical drawing
Papers relating to Whatamango Bay property sale negotiations
Date: 2002-2003
From: Catley, Christine McKelvie Cole (Dame), 1922-2011 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-11651-538
Description: Contains draft agreement for the sale of Catley's Whatamango Bay property and related correspondence (printed emails) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescripts (some photocopies)