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Lee-Johnson, Eric, 1908-1993 : Papers
Date: 1926-1995
By: Lee-Johnson, Eric Albert, 1908-1993
Reference: MS-Group-0399
Description: Papers comprise: Family correspondence, including some correspondence with Eric's widow, Elizabeth, after his death, 1930-1995; general correspondence, mainly relating to art, 1935-1993; papers relating to `Arts year book' which Lee-Johnson edited in 1950-1951; papers relating to career as commercial artist, painter and photographer, 1926-1993; autobiographical papers including drafts of `No road to follow'; limericks and nonsense poems and household and personal papers relating mainly to residence in Waihi and Kamo, 1935-1990 Commercial artist, painter and photographer Quantity: 284 folder(s). 1 volume(s). 2 box(es). 6 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, mss, typescripts and printed matter Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Purchase, 1995 Processing information: Access requirement for permission of the Chief Librarian removed 1 December 2023.
Correspondence relating to art criticism
Date: 1984
From: Paul, Janet Elaine (Dame), 1919-2004 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-5640-043
Description: Letters mainly concerning 1984 Sydney Biennale Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescript (carbon copies)
Blackwood and Janet Paul recordings
Date: 1981-1992
By: Thomson, John Mansfield, 1926-1999
Reference: OHColl-0547
Description: J.M. Thomson interviews Archie Dunningham, Phyllis Gant, Eric McCormick, Bill Pearson, Dorothea Turner and Janet Paul on Blackwood Paul and Paul's Book Arcade which was run by Blackwood and Janet Paul. Includes tapes of a seminar on Blackwood Paul in 1991. Other interviews are with Gabrielle and Paul Day, Jeanette Wood and Barbara Rogers, Jean Alison, Eleanor Spragge, Molly Leathem, Dennis McEldowney, Lois Luke, Gerd and Ian Free, Evelyn Page, Challis Hooper and Elsie Beaglehole. Interviews and talks about art by Janet Paul, who was Curator of Drawings and Prints at the Alexander Turnbull Library. Interviewer(s) - Janet Paul Interviewer(s) - John M. Thomson Quantity: 31 C60 cassette(s). 19 interview(s). 5 event(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.
Artists of Banks Peninsula oral history project
By: Lord, Rachel, active 1997
Reference: OHColl-0408
Description: Interviews with artists and artisans who live on Banks Peninsula. Topics covered include personal philosophies, education and training, influences, outlets for work, the emergence of a New Zealand style, and the importance of overseas stimuli. Awards/funding - Oral history award from the Australian Sesquicentennial Gift Trust Interviewer(s) - Rachel Lord Accompanying material - Photos of artists and their works Quantity: 10 C90 cassette(s). 10 printed abstract(s). 10 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Rachel Lord
Untitled photograph of a caravan parked in countryside
Date: 1977
From: Hewson, Paul :Photographs by Paul Hewson and other New Zealand photographers
By: Peryer, Peter, 1941-2018
Reference: PAColl-5782-03-09
Description: Untitled photograph of a caravan parked in countryside. Photographed by Peter Peryer about 1977 This photograph is from Peter Peryer's first portfolio "Going Home." (info from Paul Hewson, 2001) Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print
Papers
Date: 1945-1981
From: Verey, Noeline Elizabeth, 1926-1999 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-2215
Description: Autobiographical note (6 pages) by Verey in which she recalls her childhood at Cheviot Hills Station, managed by grandfather, George Telfer, her art studies prior to her marriage in 1951 and her return to England. Also related papers, chiefly testimonials. Noeline Verey (nee Flute), studied at Canterbury University College School of Art, where she painted J K Baxter in 1946 (see rack 183). Quantity: 1 folder(s) (17 pieces). 0.01 Linear Metres. Transfers: To Drawings & Prints Collection - Portrait of James K Baxter by Verey in 1946 (see rack 183).
Photograph of a painting, "Victory Day", from Queen Mary's gift book
Date: 1914-1918
From: Hedley, William Grant, 1952- :Collection
By: Hastain, Eugene, 1887-1957
Reference: PAColl-D-0873
Description: The painting depicts a First World War soldier kneeling beside a dead comrade, while in the background stands effulgent, the spirit of a Red Cross Knight. Quantity: 1 colour original photographic print(s).
Wellington Arts Centre Trust: Photographs of Trust activities from 1979-1985:
Date: 1979-1985
By: Wellington Arts Centre Trust
Reference: PAColl-2644
Description: Summer City festivals, crafts, art, performance, musicians Contents list in each box Arrangement: Slides in sequence at 0773 - 0794. Negs in 35mm sequence at 19254 - 19357. Albums at PA1-q-583 and PA1-q-584 Quantity: 3 container(s).
Photographs of items from the "Little Jewels" exhibition 1994
Date: 1994
From: Arts Marketing Board of Aotearoa New Zealand :Photographs
Reference: PAColl-5024-1
Description: 'Little Jewels' was an exhibition put on by the Arts Marketing Board of Aotearoa New Zealand in 1994 as part of the International Festival of Arts. Quantity: 13 colour original photographic print(s).
Martin, Jemima (Kempe) : Correspondence of Jemima and Albin Martin
Date: 1842-1904
By: Martin, Jemima Frances Martha, -1911
Reference: MS-Papers-2136
Description: Chiefly family letters to and from Jemima also some correspondence of Albin with friends Albin Martin, painter, emigrated to New Zealand in the Cashmere, 1851 with his wife Jemima, nee Kempe, and farmed at Tamaki Quantity: 3 folder(s) (184 leaves). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and typescripts (photocopies)
Jeavons Baillie's slides of English church interiors and art works
Date: ca1968
From: Baillie, William Jeavons Hall, 1941-:Slides, photographs, and other material
Reference: PA12-0230
Description: Quantity: 12 colour original transparency/ies.
Miscellaneous correspondence
Date: 1982-1990
From: Paul, Janet Elaine (Dame), 1919-2004 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-5640-004
Description: Includes correspondence relating to Rita Angus exhibition at Auckland City Art Gallery in 1983, which Janet Paul contributed to as a member of the curatorial committee. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescript
Tremain, Garrick 1941- :Cartoons published in the Otago Daily Times 16 June to 13 July,...
Date: 2001
By: Tremain, Garrick, 1941-; Otago daily times (Newspaper)
Reference: H-651-001/023
Description: 23 cartoons on political and social subjects published in the Otago Daily Times. Europeans clean-up after the Americans' bloody their hands with oil deals Rural NZ angry following power price increases. Michael Cullen and Winston Peters play the sweet tune of "superannuation" leading the public to their demise. Swiss Government permit their army to carry guns when peacekeeping for the first time. Room for only one dairy industry trader in NZ's global outreach. A choice must be made between the NZ Dairy Group and Kiwi William Hague loses the British election to Tony Blair. Michael Cullen reassures the public the political parties can reach a concensus over superannuation. Public confidence is low over Air NZ's ability to make good management decisions following their purchase of Ansett. Winston Peters climbs back into the picture of superannuation ready to kick it around as a political football. The Labour Party woo Winston Peters over their new super scheme. Air NZ's purchase of Ansett seen as the white elephant that will end up grounding the Air NZ fleet. Publicans question the significance of second hand smoke in bars compared with second hand beer. Public cynicism of Michael Cullen's proposed Superannuation scheme. Laila Harre places the issue of paid parental leave at the Prime Minister's doorstep demanding it be dealt with now. The Public Health system is reeling from ongoing restructuring and unable to deal their basic functions. Public opinion that the lowering of the drinking age leads to a lack of sober youth to fight for the country. A new ever demanding creature has been given birth by the government - venture capital. Michael Cullen hails the budget as 'prosperity in our time'. Michael Cullen disparagingly hopes that the Prime Minister is not playing fast and loose with the country's money. Airline accidents impact on New Zealanders. Local council members seek for youth to be represented on council. Could this be Jim Anderton's next big idea, the people's airforce with armed troops flying hang gliders? NZ taxpayers show their displeasure with funding the Prime Minister's settlement for defamation in the Yelash case. Restuaranteer's reactions to the proposed 50% smoke free legislation. Helen Clark tries to make the Green Party seem more palatable to Alliance leader, Jim Anderton. Quantity: 23 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: Photocopies A4 size
Jeavons Baillie's slides of people and places around Wellington
Date: 1966
From: Baillie, William Jeavons Hall, 1941-:Slides, photographs, and other material
Reference: PA12-0245
Description: Quantity: 17 colour original transparency/ies.
Lusk, Doris More, 1916-1990 : Correspondence with Rita Angus and others
Date: 1961-1970
By: Lusk, Doris More, 1916-1990
Reference: MS-Papers-5888
Description: The letters concern matters relating to art, exhibitions, galleries, and artists in New Zealand, particularly in Wellington and Christchurch. Most of the letters are from Rita Angus. Matters discussed include the Wellington art scene, Angus' last illness and their association with the Christchurch-based `The Group'. Other letters are from Juliet Peter, Fairley Bennett, Colin McCahon, Freda Simmonds, Charles Brasch, Rodney?, Lusk's mother, Anne McCahon and Toss Woollaston. Source of title - Supplied Relationship complexity - Duplicate set at MS-Papers-5887 Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, mss, typescripts and printed matter (photocopies)
Curnow, Heather Margaret 1941- : William Strutt
Date: 1825-1915
By: Curnow, Heather Margaret, 1941-
Reference: MS-Papers-0416
Description: Biography of Strutt's career as artist in Europe, Australia and New Zealand; describing visits to Taranaki and Nelson. Compiled for a B.A. degree; also plans for expansion to M.A. thesis Quantity: 1 folder(s) (82 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (photocopy)
Margot Philips - Exhibition notes
Date: 1978-1987
From: Paul, Janet Elaine (Dame), 1919-2004 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-5640-046
Description: Research notes for a retrospective exhibition of Margot Philips' work at the Waikato Art Museum, including a transcript of a 1987 interview with Janet Paul by Tim Walker on Margot Philips and a copy of the published exhibition catalogue `The paintings of Margot Philips' (1983) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holograph, mss and printed matter Includes photographs of Philips' work
Antiquities of Lewes and its vicinity
Date: 1800-1830
From: Mantell family : Papers
Reference: qMS-1292
Description: Contains original watercolour sketches made by Gideon Mantell of various features of Lewes, Sussex Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Holograph (30 cm; ¼ brown and blue boards) Many watercolour sketches
Tremain, Garrick 1941- :Cartoons published in the Otago Daily Times 17 May to 15 June, ...
Date: 2001
By: Tremain, Garrick, 1941-; Otago daily times (Newspaper)
Reference: H-650-001/025
Description: 25 cartoons on political and social subjects published in the Otago Daily Times. Human rights violations in China China's successful bid for Olympic games Government's 'closing the gaps' policy Badly maintained rental housing Horomia Parekura as landlord in rundown housing Government pressure on Maori Affairs Ministers to prode adequate housing as a landlord Media interest in Christine Rankin, CEO of Work and Income NZ 'ENZA' takes a greedy amount of resources Government policy on smacking children NZ Post Board conflicts Helen Clark worries about her profile falling in the wake of high publicity given to the Christine Rankin case Slobadan Milosevic misbehaves at the War Crimes Tribunal Women throughout NZ dress in Christine Rankin style to express their solidarity Flu grips New Zealanders Does Christine Rankin dress appropriately or is she a victim of a personal vendetta? Paralells between Christine Rankin and the Barbie Doll Wilful destruction of Tranzrail by Executives State Services Minister uses Auditor General to track Health Board payouts Moari make ready for the Maori TV channel The UN Secretary General, Kofi Annan calls for peace between the Israel and the Palestine Electricity Reforms lead to power cuts Jim Anderton draws a paralell between Laila Harre's ambition within the Alliance and being a witch Weight loss patches National popularity languishes following the replacement of Jenny Shipley as leader President Bush embraces missile proliferation Helen Clark absorbs the high praise given her throughout the Pacific Region Quantity: 25 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: Photocopies A4 size
White, Anna Lois, 1903-1984 : Papers
Date: 1939-1970, 1979
By: White, Anna Lois, 1903-1984
Reference: MS-Papers-1764
Description: The collection comprises journals covering sabbatical leave in Britain and the continent and describing art galleries visited, exhibitions etc (Dec 1960-Feb 1962); correspondence concerning purchase or appreciation of her work (1939-1970); newspaper clippings and photographs of her work; and transcript of interview by G H Brown, Auckland (15 Mar 1979) Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 5 folder(s). 0.04 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, mss, typescripts, printed matter and photographs Transfers: To Oral History Collection - 1 C60 cassette (OHColl-0178/1).