Women broadcasters - New Zealand

Date: [ca 1910-1989]

By: Luxford, Nola, 1895-1994

Reference: MS-Group-0182

Description: The papers relate to Luxford's career as an actress, 1920s-1930s, and later as a print and radio journalist, 1930s-1950s, as well as material on the ANZAC Club, the ANZAC Memorial Garden in New York, ANZAC Hour broadcasts, ANZAC Day commemorations and the British American Ambulance Corps, all of which she was involved with during WWII. Further material relates to Luxford's work with the fashion shows at Hotel Pierre, New York in the 1950s. There are also papers on her work with volunteer and charitable organisations from the 1940s, including certificates awarded to her. In 1996 Luxford's diaries and note books, and a collection of letters from the author Zane Grey, were added to the collection. In 1998, further diaries, newspaper cuttings and correspondence relating mainly to Nola's private and domestic life were donated by Ms Carole van Grondelle, who was using them as source material for her biography. Source of title - Supplied title Quantity: 83 volume(s). 52 folder(s). 57 box(es). 1 videotape(s). 16 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescript, printed matter and photographs Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Nola Luxford Dolberg, 1991 (A91-297, A91-346), 1992 (A92-250), 1993 (A93-275) and estate of Nola Luxford Dolberg 1995 (A95-052), 1996 (A96-272), and 1998 (A98-343). Transfers: To Photographic Archive - 8 boxes of albums and loose photographs - To Oral History Collection - Disc and tape recordings of broadcasts. - To New Zealand Film Archive - 6 reels of film - To New Zealand Film Archive - 2 film reels 16mm: `Maori Village - NZ Legation Washington', and `City of health - NZ legation Washington'. Also assorted sections of 16mm film reels in a film casing entitled `Native earth 77C'..

By: Basham, Barbara Isabel Louise, 1915-2002

Reference: OHColl-0512

Description: Men of the angry 30s (Aunt Daisy story reading); Travelling with Aunt Daisy for children; Daisy chain (National Radio? 20 Sep 1994); Radio reminiscences 15 Nov 1991; Theme song and opening of broadcast recording; Spectrum (National Radio) The Royal Radio Roadshow; Tape of anniversary of Aunt Daisy's death; programme about Aunt Daisy recorded 14 Jul 1993; 2YA birthday 1987; Aunt Daisy recorded on NBC televison 24 Jul 1944 in the USA Barbara Basham interview with Ken Funnell; 1979 Mobil Radio Award (National Programme Broadcast 25 Mar 1980) to Barbara Basham Quantity: 11 C60 cassette(s). 3 C90 cassette(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.

Date: [1927-2001]

By: Stennett, Gwendoline Dagmar, 1893-1982

Reference: ATL-Group-00881

Description: Comprises papers relating to Gwen Stennett's career in broadcasting, as Aunt Gwen on 2YA's children's programme; includes `Radio record' extracts and photocopies (1927-1930), extracts from the `New Zealand listener' (1981), newspapers, official correspondence, personal and general correspondence, biographical notes, family tree, Radio Broadcasting Company Christmas card, autograph books, compact disc of a condensed version of a typical children's session by Stennet and a gramophone record. Source of title - Supplied Gwen Shepherd was a very popular children's broadcaster in the early days on NZ radio, in the 1920s - known as Auntie Gwen. Quantity: 10 folder(s). 1 volume(s) (two pieces). 1 disc(s). 0.30 Linear Metres. 1 compact disc(s). 1 videocassette(s). Physical Description: Holograph, mss, typescripts, printed matter, audio-visual recordings Finding Aids: Detailed listing of collection in Back file. Provenance: Donor (Mrs Willis) was the only child of Shepherd.

Date: [1940]-2001

By: Connelly, Michael Aynsley, 1916-2003

Reference: MS-Papers-7316

Description: Copy of typescript and published obituary for Hoare, and copies of various clippings relating to her professional life as a poet, broadcaster and writer; also includes copies of her death notice, photographs, coloured laser photograph, family member details and list of her publications Source of title - Supplied Merval Hoare was a poet, author and broadcaster; she lived on Norfolk Island from ca 1949 Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript and printed matter (photocopies) Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Hon Michael Connelly, Christchurch, Jan 2002 Colour laser photographic portrait of Merval Hoare

Date: 8 Apr 1998 - 08 Apr 1998

From: `Oranje' oral history project

By: Basham, Barbara Isabel Louise, 1915-2002

Reference: OHInt-0434-02

Description: Barbara Isabel Louise Basham born Eltham, third child with two brothers. Outlines family background - father, Frederick Basham, pioneered the first tarsealed roads in New Zealand. Mother worked for Radio as Aunt Daisy. Recalls Depression (1930s), leaving school and getting job in radio through her mother until the outbreak of World War II when she joined Red Cross and applied to go overseas. Describes Red Cross training and explains system of medicals and exams for call-up and getting on the `Oranje'. Describes journey to Egypt, going through Canal to Avonmouth, England. Explains Officer privilege of VADs on board. Mentions butterflies at Mombasa. Other topics discussed include: working with mental patients being sent home; spell of night duty in the Mediterranean; visiting Salisbury Cathedral; celebrating Dutch Royal birthdays on board ship; POWs being taken home; downgrading of the hospital at Helwan and the ceremony at the cemetery of El Alamein; meeting Nola Luxford; homeward journey on troop ship with Maori Battalion and feelings on arrival home. Mentions Rehabilitation bursary received to study broadcasting in Canada. Refers to Professor Shelley, Director of Radio. Talks about involvement with RSA after the war and gives details of ANZAC breakfasts, changing name to `services' and establishing a home for returned service women while on the Dominion Council. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Marie de Joux Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-007963-007964; OHLC-004080-004081 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2147. Photocopies of 4 b&w photographs: (i) Barbara in VAD uniform; (ii) [Barbara] Broadcasting with the Forces Broadcasting Service in Cairo; (iii) [Barbara) and (iv) Barbara Basham July 1980. Search dates: 1915 - 1998

Date: 1990s

From: Graham, Reginald Kenneth, 1930-2007 :Photographs of prominent New Zealanders

Reference: PAColl-6458-3-14

Description: Portrait of radio presentor Kim Hill photographed by Reg Graham in the late 1990s Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print

Date: 1990s

From: Graham, Reginald Kenneth, 1930-2007 :Photographs of prominent New Zealanders

Reference: PAColl-6458-2-02

Description: Portrait of radio and TV presentor Alison Parr photographed by Reg Graham in the late 1990s Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: [1930]-2002

By: Basham, Barbara Isabel Louise, 1915-2002

Reference: MS-Group-0946

Description: Comprises photographs, scrapbooks, diaries, publications, newspaper clippings and awards, including cup etc, relating to Barbara Basham and Maude Basham, and copies of most of the Aunt Daisy publications. Also includes papers relating to Barbara Basham's death and funeral. Source of title - Supplied Relationship complexity - Letter-opener given to Aunt Daisy donated by Ms A Meuli in 2003 is at Curios-030-063 Quantity: 14 folder(s). 8 volume(s). 1 box(es) (wax box). 0.70 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph, mss, typescripts and printed matter Transfers: Collection as a whole was received into Manuscripts; material transferred to the photographic archive and oral history centre from Manuscripts - To Photographic Archive - Several photograph albums, loose photographs and bundles of photographs relating to both Maude and Barbara Basham (PAColl-7753) - To Oral History Collection - 14 cassette tapes - To Curio Collection in Drawings and Prints: military ribbons, church cup for Aunt Daisy, shield designed by Family Heraldry for the Basham family, military buttons etc.

Date: 1927-1965

From: Stennett, Gwen, 1893-1982 : Collection

Reference: PAColl-6760

Description: Comprises photographss relating to Gwen Stennett's wedding, and career in broadcasting, as Aunt Gwen on 2YA's children's programme. Quantity: 13 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: ca 1919-ca 1963

By: Basham, Barbara Isabel Louise, 1915-2002; Meuli, Anne, active 2000

Reference: PAColl-7834

Description: Photographs of Frederick Basham, Maud Ruby Basham and their children, including Barbara Basham. Arrangement: Negatives at 35mm, 81189 to 35mm, 81191. Quantity: 12 b&w original photographic print(s). 2 colour original photographic print(s). 4 b&w original photographic print(s) coloured by hand. 3 b&w original negative(s) 35mm film negatives comprising 5 images.

Date: ca 1940-1980

By: Kelso, Doreen Alley, 1919-2003

Reference: PAColl-7931

Description: Photographs relating to Doreen Kelso's career as a radio broadcaster, and her retirement gathering in 1980. Quantity: 13 b&w original photographic print(s). 5 colour original photographic print(s). Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Papers-7382 - Transfer from MS-Papers-7382: Kelso, Doreen Alley, 1919- : Papers relating to her career.

Date: 23 April 1940

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

Reference: 1/2-100928-G

Description: Wellington apple pie contest conducted by radio station 2ZB in the Town Hall, Wellington, on 23 April 1940. Radio personality Aunt Daisy (Maud Basham) stands at the front of the stage. The national final competition was held in the assembly hall of the New Zealand Centennial Exhibition, Wellington, on 26 April 1940. (Information from back of file print) Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: 1995 - 2003

From: Webb, Murray, 1947- :Digital caricatures

Reference: DX-001-556

Description: Caricature of Kim Hill,former 9 to noon host on National Radio and now has her own interview show on television. Exhibited in 'Harpies & Heroines: A cartoon history of the changing roles of women in New Zealand' Exhibition curated by Rachel Macfarlane and Cerridwyn Young of the New Zealand Cartoon Archive and exhibited at the National Library Gallery, 11 July - 26 October 2003. Quantity: 1 digital image(s).

Date: [ca 1950s]

From: Tourist and Publicity

Reference: 1/2-035049-F

Description: Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative Processing information: Copyright and Access Restrictions updated December 2022.

Date: 1959

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

Reference: 1/2-046733-F

Description: Aunt Daisy (also known at Maud Ruby Basham) at a 2ZB microphone. Taken by an unidentified photographer in 1959. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).