Formed in 1946 in liaison with the army's AEWS (Army Education and Welfare Service). Located first at Buckle St, then in Lower Hutt. Later known as the Open Polytechnic of New Zealand.
New Zealand Technical Correspondence Institute
Angus Construction album 48: T C I Contract
Date: 1973-1975
From: Angus Corporation: Photographs of building construction
By: Photocraft Studio
Reference: PA1-q-446
Description: Photographs of the construction of a two-storied block at the Technical Correspondence Institute, Lower Hutt, from November 1973 to September 1975, taken by Photocraft Studio, Petone. Source of title - Title from cover of album.
Wellington Regional Council :City of Lower Hutt Operative District Scheme District Plan...
Date: 1978
From: Wellington Regional Council : Marie Sang map collection
By: Wellington (N.Z. : Region). Regional Council; Lower Hutt (N.Z.). City Council
Reference: MapColl-WRC-2/1/11H-Acc.
Description: Shows area between Oxford and Cambridge Terrace and Crawfrod Street, Kerkwall Drive and Rimu Street. Includes Technical Correspondence Institute near Wyndrum Avenue and proposed Girls' Welfare Home between Waddington Drive and Helvetia Grove. Zoning notation inlcudes recreation areas, schools, streets and railway. Reference index given. See Base map 1 (Lower Hutt City Council, 1977-1978) Quantity: 1 map(s) with ms annotations. Physical Description: Ink on cream paper. Scale 1: 6336, 56 x 56 cm
Wellington Region and Lower Hutt
Date: 1979-1993
From: Zemanek, Norman Herbert Emanuel, 1909-2001 : Photographic prints
Reference: PAColl-10415-3
Description: Photographs taken in the Wellington Region and in Lower Hutt, between about 1979 and 1993 by Norm Zemanek. Photographs include Sir Paul Reeves at a commemoration of the opening of the main trunk railway line, possibly in Palmerston North; a view of Otaki Forks; the Jeepney vehicle of the Philippines at Southwards Car Museum, Paraparaumu; Waiwhetu Stream, Lower Hutt; a bowling match in progress in Lower Hutt; Wyndrum Avenue steps in Lower Hutt; a view looking down on the Technical Correspondence Institute campus, Lower Hutt. Quantity: 8 b&w original photographic print(s). 1 colour original photographic print(s).
Dunedin Technical College: Farewell concert. Main Town Hall, Wednesday and Thursday Jun...
Date: 1947
By: New Zealand Technical Correspondence Institute
Reference: Eph-A-TECHNICAL-DTC-1947-01
Description: Programme includes a list of all students who are members of instrumental music groups and of the Massed School Choir. Includes a photograph of conductor Frank Callaway, the supervisor of music at King Edward Technical College. Although the front cover refers to the college as Dunedin Technical College, it had been called King Edward Technical College since 1921. Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 12 pages, 215 x 140 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mr Joe Barnao, Levin, in 2016.
Panoramic photographs of New Zealand Technical Correspondence Institute staff
Date: 1966-1968
From: Matthews, P :Panoramic photographs of Air Department and New Zealand Technical Correspondence Institute staff
Reference: PAColl-7716-1
Description: Group portraits of the New Zealand Technical Correspondence Institute staff, taken 1966-1968 in Buckle Street, Wellington by an unknown photographer. Isa Low appears in all photographs Quantity: 4 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Gelatin silver prints
Patrick Rogers of Apple Computer demonstrating a new system - Photographs taken by Stua...
Date: 5 December 1984
From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers
By: Ramson, Stuart, active 1985
Reference: EP/1984/5812
Description: Patrick Rogers of Apple Computer holds up graphics produced on a new system that is being used by the Technical Correspondence Institute, Lower Hutt. Photographed 5 December 1984 by Evening Post staff photographer Stuart Ramson. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) strip with 3 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate negative, 35mm
Matthews, P :Panoramic photographs of Air Department and New Zealand Technical Correspo...
Date: 1942, 1966-1968
By: Matthews, P (Mr), active 2003
Reference: PAColl-7716
Description: Photographs of Government Departments for whom Isa Low worked 1940s-1960s. Collection comprises: Panoramic group portrait of the Air Department in 1942, taken on the roof of the Departmental Building in Stout Street by an unknown photographer. Group portraits of the New Zealand Technical Correspondence Institute staff, taken 1966-1968 in Buckle Street, Wellington by an unknown photographer. Quantity: 5 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Gelatin silver prints
New Zealand Technical Correspondence Institute: [Ephemera 1974-1976; 1981]
Date: 1974 - 1976
By: New Zealand Technical Correspondence Institute
Reference: Eph-A-TECHNICAL-NZTCI
Description: Includes: Event report and a tribute to Mr Alan Sydney Prime on the occasion of his retirement as principal of the Institute in 1974. Introductory booklet 1975 (2 copies) Farm Forestry pamphlet 1975 Administration pamphlet 1976 Automotive Engineering Department pamphlet 1976 Pamphlet on courses in Horticulture 1981 Two copies of introductory booklet Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Three booklets, sizes varying up to 212 x 147 mm. Provenance: Donated by the Open Polytechnic of New Zealand in 2008.
Notes
Date: [1965-1978]
From: Wallace, Sinclair Banks, 1911-1979 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-5624-04
Description: Comprises statistics from the 1978 NZOYB; graphs on ages of students and ratio of students to tutor salaries (1967-1978); school roll (1955); scripts marked (1947-1978); refs to TCI history from printed sources; clippings; paper, `Technical education by correspondence' by Dr J Nicol, principal of TCI to the 3rd International Conference of Correspondence Education (1950); refresher leave for tutors; staff establishment; circulars on salary adjustment (1977); list of deaths; lists of some staff, and typists; draft introduction; diary extracts (1963-1966); letter from Bryce Hall re conference in Dunedin and demonstration against Muldoon (1977) and other notes Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Notes re staff and functions
Date: [1965-1978]
From: Wallace, Sinclair Banks, 1911-1979 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-5624-06
Description: Comprises clippings; notes on staff; TCI Camera Club; inspection reports; the social club; the roll in 1947; staffing requirement reports; plan of TCI (1978); lists of teachers (ca 1950-1954), AEWS Practical English introduction; official calendar (1977); articles on metrication; tutorial staff newsletter and information bulletins (1962, 1964, 1974); cafeteria extension schedule; circular re teacher training for technical institutes (1976); courses for tutor training (1975); particulars of teaching positions (1966); salary adjustment circular (1977) and other notes Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Letters
Date: Dec 1978-March 1979
From: Glover, Denis James Matthews, 1912-1980 : Papers
Reference: 80-387-010
Description: Comprises inwards and outwards letters (carbon copies). Includes envelopes, newspaper clippings, New Zealand Literary Fund newsletter December 1978,l University Club Wellington AGM report, NZ USSR Society newsletter. Names selectively indexed. Arrangement: Previously arranged as 80-387 Box one Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript Mss
Papers relating to typography and poetry tour
Date: 1976
From: Glover, Denis James Matthews, 1912-1980 : Papers
Reference: 80-387-045
Description: Comprises six assignment bulletins on typography from the New Zealand Technical Correspondence Institute and two copies of a pamphlet for the Four New Zealand Poets tour 1976 (one copy is signed by Sam Hunt and Hone Tuwhare). Arrangement: Previously arranged as 80-387 Box two Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: printed material
[Ephemera, sales catalogues and pamphlets related to radio and radio equipment and prog...
Date: 1960-1969
From: [Ephemera of octavo size, sales catalogues and pamphlets related to radio and radio equipment, transmission, radio stations and radio clubs in New Zealand]
Reference: Eph-A-RADIO-1960s
Description: Includes: 1960s: His Master's Voice. For your listening pleasure, the "Gypsy" mantel radio, an HMV quality product. Card [1960s] 2XB Masterton. Listen to "H.M.S. Ulysses" (stirring story of the sea), sponsored by Regency Jewellers Ltd [Card. 1960s] 1960: Fleetwood Radios. Warranty [1960] Philips Electrical Industries of New Zealand Limited. Philips Radiogram 601 [ca 1960]. Flier New Zealand Broadcasting Service. Opportunities in the Engineering and Technical Branch. 1960 New Zealand Broadcasting Service. Positions and prospects. 1960 1961: Blaupunkt-Werke GMBH Hildesheim. Blue Spot Radio. Sales booklet [1961] 1967: NZBC radio drama Jan-Mar. 1967. Programme / pamphlet (2 copies) 1968: NZBC. The YC programme; musical and spoken highlights for the period March - November 1968 New Zealand Post Office. First-class certificate in radiotechnology. Certificate issued to Murray Francis Vincent. 28 March 1968 1969: NZBC radio drama July-Sep. 1969. Programme / pamphlet New Zealand Technical Correspondence Institute. Electrical Engineering Department. Course circular for radio [1969] Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Booklets and pamphlet, sizes varying below 250 mm.
Photographic prints relating to education
Date: 1950-2000
From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers
Reference: PAColl-7327-1-064
Description: Photographs related to New Zealand universities, polytechnics, and training institutes, taken and collected by the Evening Post. Images taken in New Zealand by a range of photographers, between 1950 and 2000. Images relating to tertiary education are arranged alphabetically from PE to T. Quantity: 1 box(es) of prints, grouped in folders.
Draft to end of 1956
Date: [1965-1978]
From: Wallace, Sinclair Banks, 1911-1979 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-5624-08
Description: Comprises history up to 1956 with appendices A to I and brief instructions to typist; includes material on AEWS, staff (and photographs), details of the changeover from AEWS to TCI Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Copies of photographs of Glover at work (17E)
Date: [1930-1980]
From: Ogilvie, Gordon Bryant, 1934- : Papers relating to Denis Glover
Reference: MS-Papers-7252-092
Description: Copies of various photographs of Glover at the Caxton Press and New Zealand Technical Correspondence Institute Quantity: 1 folder(s). Transfers: To Photographic Archive - Envelope of loose photographs relating to Glover's time at Caxton Press and the Correspondence Institute.
Notes
Date: 1949
From: Wallace, Sinclair Banks, 1911-1979 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-5624-02
Description: Comprises copies of `The TCS Review' (Dec 1949), notes by Dave of Taupo re personnel and early history of TCI and photocopies of clipping from `Southern Cross' 2 Jul 1946 following the opening of TCI Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Notes
Date: [1965-1979]
From: Wallace, Sinclair Banks, 1911-1979 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-5624-01
Description: Comprises `History and organisation of the NZTCI' (1965); plan of Buckle St site (1967); letter and memos from NZ Army re proposed technical correspondence school (1945-1946); clippings re Buckle St TCI and CIT (1963-1969); terms and holidays for 1976; and paper re structure of faculties and new departments (nd) Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Annual reports from Appendices to the Journals of the House of Representatives
Date: 1958-1975
From: Wallace, Sinclair Banks, 1911-1979 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-5624-03
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Typed draft to end of 1976
Date: [1965-1979]
From: Wallace, Sinclair Banks, 1911-1979 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-5624-11
Description: Includes clippings and other notes Quantity: 1 folder(s).