Twins

Date: 8 Aug 1868

By: Feist, William, 1833-1906

Reference: MS-Papers-10035

Description: Letter from W Feist, Wellington, Aug 1868, to his mother-in-law, describing the birth of his twin daughters, one of whom was Rhoda Ruth Feist who married John Peter Jacobson in 1891, the other was Mary Source of title - Supplied Accompanying material - Note on Rhoda Ruth Feist Quantity: 1 folder(s) (3 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph and ms (photocopies)

Date: 28 Aug 1997

From: CORSO 50th anniversary oral history project

By: Masson, Huberta Nyarene, 1925-2013

Reference: OHInt-0504/16

Description: Huberta Nyarene Masson (nee Reid) born Hawera 1925. Outlines family background and describes parents efforts to buy painting and paperhanging business in Patea after loosing everything during the Depression. Recalls outbreak of World War II, experiences of brothers, and own experiences working in Lewisham Hospital as a nurse aide, referring to [Sir Archibald] McIndoe (Plastic surgeon) and manpower work making hand grenades. Recalls doing a course at a private design school, leading to job at Nagels factory in Mt Eden; marriage to George Masson an engineer in 1948, and going to Sandan, China. Refers to information from CORSO. Details own life in China and life and conditions of Chinese children. Describes meeting with Rewi Alley and recalls making him a leather skin coat which he constantly wore. Backgrounds starting a business and showing students how to cut etc. - sewing machines being donated from America and sewing needles and machines from schools in New Zealand. Discusses the coming of communist soldiers and the improvement of living standards. Describes attitudes in New Zealand on return from China, setting up a corsetry and lingerie shop in Balmoral and birth of twin boys. Mentions Black Budget in 1967. Describes other work experience which included selling Real Estate. Describes time in Broom Australia and picking up Dengue fever. Gives history of Broom and mentions Festival of the Pearl. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Cecily McNeill Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-011213-011216 ; OHC-005500-005503 Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 4 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3921. 6 b&w and 2 coloured photographs

Date: 1980 - 2012

Reference: Eph-F-VARIETY-Topp

Description: A collection of backstage passes, for events including: Undated: Coast timeless music proudly presents the Topp Twins Summer Hoe-Down. AAA Access all areas; crew Girlfest. Topp Twins, comedians Nelson Opera in the Park. Crew Hot Country Boyup Brook. Country music festival, February, Ute & truck muster. Topp Twins. Jools Kenny Rogers. Topp Twins. J Topp. Access all areas Rainbow Warrior concert. Artist. Back stage, guest room and F.O.H. only World Buskers Festival. Performer 1983: Televsion New Zealand. Music awards 1983. Artist pass 1986: Rainbow Warrior Music Festival. Jackson Browne, Herbs, Split Enz, Graham Nash, Topp Twins, Neil Young. Mt Smart Stadium Auckland, 5 April [1986]. Access all areas. Greenpeace 1991: Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Party. 16/17 February 1991. Performer. Pass no. 556 1993: Guest pass for 1993 March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay and Bi Equal Rights and Liberation (2 copies) Nile River Music Festival 1993 backstage pass 1995: Calgary Folk Music Festival 1995. Jools Topp 1998: Festival Craven A, Juste pour rire. Montreal, 15-26 juillet 1998. VIP Arani Cuthbert 2008: Welcome to our Vegas New Year's Eve at Sky City. Crew, VIP event, Convention Centre 2009: Havelock Domain Marlborough. Festival, 21 March 2009. Entertainer 2010: Auckland Rugby Football Union. Jules Topp, ARFU Entertainer [June-August 2010] Mendocino Film Festival, June 4-6, 2010. Jools Topp, special guest NewFest; the New York LGBT Film Festival, presented by Marc Jacobs, 3-13 June 2010. Filmmaker, Jools Topp, The Topp Twins Portland Queer Documentary Film Festival. Clinton Street Theater, June 3-6 2010. Jools Topp. Topp Twins: Untouchable Girls. Guest Seattle International Film Festival 2010. Guest: Jools Topp, the Topp Twins Topp Twins: Untouchable Girls. San Francisco LGBT Film Festival [2010]. Jools Topp, Guest 2011: WOMAD, 18-20 March 2011. Artist: Topp Twins 2012: New Zealand International Festival of the Arts 2012. Jools Topp, 2012 artist Also includes a badge: Linda Topp. Olivia Travel (undated) Quantity: 26 backstage passes/ badges. Physical Description: Offset prints, sizes varying, together with cords and lanyards Provenance: Donated by Diva Productions in 2013.

Date: 1980 - 2011

By: Shum, Lynette Pauline, 1957-; Connew, Bruce, active 1970-2007

Reference: Eph-C-VARIETY-Topp

Description: Posters relating to concerts and productions with which the Topp Twins were involved, including: 1981: AAA Grand variety concert. Topp Twins, Limbs, Tim Shadbolt, Darien Takle, King Dimplecheek, Matthew Brown, Ivan Zagni, David Parkyn and others. To celebrate the opposition to the Springbok tour 1981. Mercury Theatre, 8 pm Sunday July 18 [1981] 1984: The Topp Twins. Photo - Bruce Connew; Agent Brian Sweeney, PO Box 19016, Wellington [1984] (Laminated) The Topp Twins. Original New Zealand entertainment! [1984]. Photo Lynette Shum, BSIAG. 1990: The Topp Twins. Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras proudly presents Jools and Linda [sic] Topp in a brand new show ... Belvoir Street Theatre, 13-25 February 1990 1992: The Topp Twins. Hightime [1992] (2 copies) ca 1994-1995: Topp Twins merchandise. Cassettes "Hightime", "Two timing"; CDs "Two timing". [ca 1994] Topp Twins. "Two-timing" cassette; "Two timing" CD; Topp Twin video; "No war in my heart" cassette; set of 4 postcards [ca 1995] 2001: The Topp Twins. Mt Gambier, Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre, 2 November [2001] 2005: Gallery night in the Cove. Topp Twins outside Salamanca Arts Centre, Fri 7 Jan. 2 nights in the Cove. Hobart Summer Festival [2005] (2 copies) 2008?: Diva Productions presents the Topp Twins & Bob Downe, Australia's King of Comedy. Aotea Centre Fri 9th May [2008?] The Topp Twins. Bruce Mason Centre. Join our studio audience for the filming of a hot new TV show. April 24, May 20-22, May 23 [ca 2008?] 2009: The Topp Twins, Don McGlashan with The Seven Sisters. Summer Winery tour [Itinerary 5-16 January 2009]. New CD on sale - Honky Tonk Angel; Marvellous Year / Don McGlashan & the Seven Sisters (2 copies) Diva Productions. Topp Twins; Topp 100 years, October 14-Nov 8 [2009]. (2 copies) 2011: Coast Timeless Music proudly prsents the Topp Twins Summer Hoe-Down. Hamilton County Bluegrass Band, Marian Burns, Tami Neilson, Cameron Luxton. January - February 2011 [Itinerary 5 January - 13 February] (2 copies) There is other Topp Twins material and posters in other parts of the Ephemera Collection, under appropriate subject locations. Quantity: 12 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset prints, sizes ranging up to 450 mm. Provenance: Donated by Diva Productions in 2013. This group of posters was donated in 2013 by Diva Productions and has been kept as a group. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-2258 - Other material of the same provenance is housed at MS-Group-2258 and PA-Group-00906..

Date: 1980 - 2000

Reference: Eph-D-VARIETY-Topp

Description: Posters relating to concerts and productions with which the Topp Twins were involved, including: 1980s?: [Photo of Lynda and Jools Topp. ca 1982?] (Laminated) 1982: Unzip! The Neighbours & Topp Twins orientation special. Phil O'Reilly Graphics [1982?] (Laminated; piece missing from right side) The amazing singing sisters are back in town! The Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament & the NZ Students Arts Council proudly present the Topp Twins. Saturday November 13, 8.00pm. Victoria University Union Hall. Book now at the State Opera House & Bowen Galleries [1982] (Laminated) The Topp Twins present their Skool Lunch tour! Our now, mini album "Topp Twins go vinyl" [1982] (Laminated) 1990s?: The Topp Twins. March 2-3, Forum North Whangarei 8 pm [1990s?] Banner poster The Topp Twins [undated photograph in cowboy hats. 1990s?] 1991: Living our passion. Robyn Archer, Judy Small, Topp Twins Trio. Opera House concert, Sunday 14th July, Concert Hall Sydney Opera House , Lesbian Festival 1991 (2 copies) 1994: Topp Twins & A1 Promotions presents Topp Twins, new CD "Two timing" out now. Powerstation, May 5th and 6th. Auckland Comedy Festival [1994] 1995?: "Camping out!" The Topp Twins. Universal Theatre, Victoria Street Fitzroy, 28 March - 9 April. Melbourne International Comedy Festival [1995?] (Piece missing at lower left) The Topp Twins. "Break down doors to see them" - The Age [Melbourne. 1995?] (2 copies) 1996: Topp Twins on tour (liquorice allsorts on plate on gingham tablecloth) [1996] (2 copies, one autographs by both twins) 1997?: The Drill Hall presents the Topp Twins in "Topp secret". 1st Dec - 7 Jan. Photo montage and hand tinting: Sheila Burnett [ca 1996-1997](2 copies) 2000s: The Topp Twins [montage of double portraits as different characters, against a yellow background. 2000s] (2 copies) Undated: Nancy Kiel Duo. Ozmus Posters Ph 02 817 4046 [1980-1990s?] (With annotation: Lynda my favourite woman in the world! That you may never ever change. I love you girl! Nancy) There is other Topp Twins material and posters in other parts of the Ephemera Collection, under appropriate subject locations. Arrangement: This group of posters was donated in 2013 by Diva Productions and has been kept as a group. Quantity: 14 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset prints, some laminated, sizes ranging up to 600 mm. Provenance: Donated by Diva Productions in 2013. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-2258 - Other material of the same provenance is housed at MS-Group-2258 and PA-Group-00906..

Date: 2000

From: [Ephemera and posters around A3 size, for variety, comedy, and music-hall shows and performances in New Zealand. 2000-2002].

By: Wadestown Public Library

Reference: Eph-C-VARIETY-2000-01

Description: Shows the two sisters, Jules and Lynda Topp wearing denim jackets, with a guitar. Below is an itinerary of the tour: Hamilton 18 April; Tauranga 19 April; Napier 20-21 April; Gisborne 22 April; Taupo 26 April; Wanganui 27 April; New Plymouth 28 April; Palmerston North 2 May; Masterton 3 May; Wellington 4 May; Auckland 6-7 June. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on poster. Physical Description: Photolithograph on poster 420 x 297 mm. Provenance: Donated by Wadestown Public Library in 2002.

Date: ca1920

By: Tahiwi, Mairatea, 1908-1997; Metge, Alice Joan (Dame), 1930-

Reference: PAColl-1856

Description: Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 2002

By: Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.); Tremain, Garrick, 1941-

Reference: H-674-088/107

Description: Cartoons on political and social issues. John Davy, the man at the centre of the fraudulent CEO appointment to the Maori Television Service explains his bogus qualifications were created by a Canadian witness protection programme. Jim Anderton on the eve of taking an oath of allegiance to his fourth political party, Jim Anderton's Progressive Coalition Party. Jim Anderton rides two horses (Alliance and Progressive Coalition Parties) like Ben Hur. He says he doesn't like the view from his position. Helen Clark who is standing underneath him admits she doesn't like the view from where she stands either. Jim Anderton runs across a crumbling bridge (credibility). Hurricanes fans can't bear to talk about their team but can't stop talking about them either. It is revealed to Bill English that his boxing opponent for the youth suicide charity bout is Jenny Shipley. Council rubbish collectors remember that there are always a lot of discarded televisions at this time of year when the Hurricanes are defeated in the Super Twelve competitions. A customs officer interviews a man suspected of carrying ecstasy in his underpants. The public and private thoughts of Jim Anderton and Laila Harre as the rift grows within the Alliance Party. Shows the government as a three-legged table being propped up by a pile of rickety books (Alliance Party). Tribute to All Black Jeff Wilson who has retired from All Blacks rugby. The All Blacks are hit with a hard draw in the rugby world cup. Bill English knocks out members of his staff who deliver any bad news about poll results. Michael Cullen is about to deliver the next budget as some are only just recovering from his 2001 budget. Jeanette Fitsimons puts forward the Green Party's point of view on the release of GE organisms into the environment. Helen Clark says the country already has a point of view and it's hers. The Crusaders rugby team defeat the Brumbies. Comment on the ultimatums being used around the world. Particularly India and Pakistan threatening nuclear war and Helen Clark and Jeanette Fitzsimons debate over the release of GE organisms into the environment. Pakistan and India are convinced of God being on their side as they wheel out their nuclear weapons. Palestinian bombers warn Israel they are now targeting 18-month old babies for their part in the 1967 annexation of Palestinian lands. Russian gets a seat at the NATO Council. Quantity: 20 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

Date: 17 September 1999

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: EP/1999/2734-F

Description: Two set of twins at Karori Normal School. On the left are Josh and Max Wiles (6 years), and on the right are George and Max Grover (5 years). In the background are other pairs of twins. Photographed by Evening Post staff photographer Craig Simcox on the 17th of September 1999. Quantity: 1 colour original negative(s) 35mm negative strip with 3 images. Physical Description: Dye coupler film negative, 35mm Finding Aids: Print in Turnbull Library Pictures Evening Post illustrations file at Education-Primary Schools-K (Cabinet no 6, drawer 3)..

Date: 7 February 1991 - 07 Feb 1991

From: Neonatal Nursing Oral History Project

By: Cahill, Gillian Rae, 1950-

Reference: OHInt-0131/10

Description: Gillian Cahill describes family background and childhood, education, training and nursing in Auckland, overseas experience in Europe, nursing in London, managing rest homes and her own pregnancies and birth of twins. Discusses her work at the Neonatal Unit in National Women's Hospital, new developments, duties, staff training and medical ethics. Recalls Dorothy Cooper and Dr Green. Interviewer(s) - Penelope A Dunkley Venue - 39 Huka Road, Birkenhead, Auckland Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-004628-004630 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-0804.

Date: 14 February 1993 - 14 Feb 1993

From: Woodford House Oral History Project

By: Falloon, Wendy, 1938-

Reference: OHInt-0061/13

Description: Wendy Falloon and twin brother born Gisborne. Outlines family background and reasons for name. Describes Wainui Beach where she grew up while father was in the Navy. After the war father bought a lamb farm at Puketapu in Hawkes Bay where family moved. Recalls riding a pony to school each day (aprox 2 miles); attending Napier Intermediate School; reasons for going to Woodford House and impressions of first day; Holland House; Miss McCulloch (matron); art and weaving; end of year concerts for parents; polio epidemic and flu epidemic; food and uniforms; contact with boys - letter writing which she explains; myths regarding sex and social life after leaving school. Mentions: Dr Jahn, a German teacher who had lost her family in a concentration camp; Miss Hogg; Miss Holland; Miss Davies (Deputy head teacher); Barbara Stean (daughter of Nancy Stean); Mr Halstead and his wife. Discusses sending own daughters to Woodford House and talks about changes - reference to having a headmaster. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Masterton Interviewer(s) - Mary Varnham Venue - Masterton Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-005656 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available AB-1168. One coloured photograph of Wendy Falloon and one photocopy of b&w photograph of Wendy Williams (later Wendy Falloon) seated right and friends at a Woodford House school picnic at Clifton Beach, 1955.

Date: 30 January 1991 - 30 Jan 1991

From: Neonatal Nursing Oral History Project

By: Wilkening, Noelene Jill, 1938-

Reference: OHInt-0131/04

Description: Noelene Jill Wilkening born Hamilton and spent early years at Eureka. Talks about twin sisters and considers twins upbringing was different from own. Explains effect of having families of `two totally different backgrounds' - father, Scots Protestant descent, slightly austere, while mother was Irish Catholic working class with a zest for life. Describes nursing training in Auckland and obstetric training at Thames Hospital. Mentions duties; rates of pay; career aspirations. Reference to Sister Jean Twist. Outlines treatment for mothers once they were admitted to hospital and describes delivery position (childbirth). Other areas discussed include: role of husband; length of stay in hospital; circumcision; level of competence in mothercraft; attitudes to single mothers and handling of babies with congenital malformations. Gives details of births of own children. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Auckland Interviewer(s) - Penelope A Dunkley Venue - 10 Temple St, Meadowbank, Auckland Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-004605-004607; OHLC-001699-001701 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-0798.

Date: 30 Oct 2001

From: Tawa women oral history project

By: Hawinkels, Sophia, 1933-

Reference: OHInt-0596/06

Description: Sophia Hendrica (Fia) Hawinkels (nee Cremers) born Holland 1933. Outlines family background in Holland and recalls memories of life in Holland including, work situation, war shortages and coupons, evacuation from area and travelling to Germany by train, learning the plumbing trade in father's business, meeting future husband and reasons for coming to New Zealand in 1957. Discusses sponsorship. Gives reasons for building at Tawa. Recalls wedding in Our Lady of Fatima Church (1959), a temporary church in Rewa Terrace. Lists shops etc in Tawa. Mentions Friday night shopping. Talks about birth of twins and three other children and refers to Sister Ballance and Plunket Rooms opposite Tawa School. Also refers to child care and baby sitting. Mentions neighbours, Judy Mason and Joan Ferris. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Barbara Adams Venue - Wilfred Street, Tawa Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-009357-009358 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1.26 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3025.

Date: 13 Oct 1994

From: Greater Green Island oral history project

By: Kinsman, Mary Louisa, 1905-1997

Reference: OHInt-0616/26

Description: Mary Louisa Kinsman (nee Chisholm) born Dunedin 1905. Recalls getting the strap on first day at school for writing with left hand. Describes influenza epidemic (1918). Talks about World War I and recalls farewell concerts, socials and church services for men leaving from Green Island. Other memories recalled include: household chores; Opening of Concord school Sep 1915; High school, with reference to teachers, Miss Dallaston and Mrs Kerr; marriage 1927; lack of electricity; birth of twin girls; entertainment which included movies on Saturday nights in the old town hall; fire at Cement works 1912; Depression and rationing during World War II. Mentions a younger cousin, Alistair Duthie, who went on the Wyatt Earp on a Southern Polar expedition. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Grant Rule Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-010106-010107 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3375.

Date: 5 Feb 2001 - 05 Feb 2001

From: `To rest in peace' oral history project

By: Jefferies, Margaret Eleanor, 1944-

Reference: OHInt-0561/03

Description: Margaret Eleanor Jefferies born Waikari North Canterbury 1944, daughter of a Presbyterian Minister which meant family moved every 7-9 years. Recalls Christchurch Girls' High School, Teachers College and teaching at St Hilda's Collegiate in Dunedin. Talks about birth of twin boys; specialist care; health system; contraception; breast feeding twin boys and second pregnancy resulting in Caesarian birth of Downs Syndrome daughter, Gill. Refers to Templeton [Hospital?], St Georges Hospital and Patricia Champion of the Champion Centre. Describes initial coping mechanism; effect of stimulus with reference to the Doman-Delacato (theory) book (Teach your baby to read); support from Church community; social acceptance; education and mainstreaming; work experience unit; alternative therapies with reference to Doman Delacato method and compares situations between IHC and Doman Delacato. Discusses third pregnancy and birth of twin girls. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Sandra Kay Robertson Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-009651-009652 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3139.

Reference: Eph-E-VARIETY-Topp

Description: Posters relating to concerts and productions with which the Topp Twins were involved, including: 2001: Topp Twins "Grass highway" New Zealand tour [May 9-26 2001] 2003: Topp Twins book tour. Jools and Lynda Topp. North Island show dates [Itinerary. 2003] (2 copies) 2005: Diva Productions presents Topp Twins national tour 2005 (3 copies, all signed by both Jules and Lynda) 2007: Diva Productions presents Topp Twins Recovery Tour, 4-27 October [Itinerary poster for North Island venues 2007] (3 copies) 2009: Diva Productions. Topp Twins; Topp 100 years, October 14-Nov 8 [2009]. (2 copies) "Topp Twins: Untouchable girls". 'A love letter to New Zealand'. The New Zealand Film Commission in association with Diva Films present "Topp Twins: Untouchable girls". 'More fun than a possum up your trousers' - Sydney Morning Herald. [2009] (2 copies) The New Zealand Film Commission in association with Diva Films present "Topp Twins: Untouchable girls" A film by Leanne Pooley. "Intimate, surprisingly touching" 2009 (2 copies) Arrangement: This group of posters was donated in 2013 by Diva Productions and has been kept as a group. There is other Topp Twins material and posters in other parts of the Ephemera Collection, under appropriate subject locations. Quantity: 7 colour photo-mechanical print(s) (plus some duplicates). Physical Description: Offset prints, sizes ranging up to 1000 mm. Provenance: Donated by Diva Productions in 2013. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-2258 - Other material of the same provenance is housed at MS-Group-2258, PA-Group-00906, and Curios-049-007..

Date: 2009

By: Diva Productions Ltd

Reference: Eph-B-VARIETY-2009-02

Description: Programme booklet contains many photographs of the performing twin sisters over 25 years. Two copies held. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 8 pages, 300 x 212 mm. Provenance: Donated by Diva Productions in 2014. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-2258 - Other material of the same provenance is housed at MS-Group-2258.

Date: [ca 1915-1920?]

From: Maclay, Adam Henry Pearson, 1873-1955 :Negatives

Reference: 1/2-163502-G

Description: Photograph taken by Christchurch photographer Adam Henry Pearson Maclay. Source of descriptive information - Negative registers. Other - Negative in Conservation for assessment, negative to be scanned. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative, 1/2 plate

Date: 1989-2018

By: Diva Productions Ltd

Reference: Eph-B-VARIETY-Topp

Description: Includes: 1989: The Topp Twins invite ... to a picnic ... to launch their Great New Zealand Gypsy Caravan Tour. Puhoi Community Hall, 10 January 1989. Postcard (2 copies) 1994: The Topp Twins in "Topp secret". Drill Hall [London], 1 December 1994 - 7 January 1995. Greeting card The Topp Twins. "Camping out!". Tron Theatre [Glasgow]. 25-27 August [1994?]. Flier (2 copies) 1996: Topp Twins on tour (liquorice allsorts on plate on gingham tablecloth) [1996]. Flier (2 copies) ca 1997: The Topp Twins. Watch out for new TV series, . Bruce Mason Centre, 9-10 August [ca 1997]. Flier (2 copies) 1997: The Topp Twins. The Drill Hall, London, 12-27 September [1997?]. Postcard (2 copies) The Topp Twins & Bob Downe ... 1997 ASB Bank International Laugh Festival. Pamphlet (2 copies) 1998: Aloha; come & celebrate 80 years of the Topp Twins; 40th birthday wrap party. Irish Society Great Hall, 14 May [1998]. Yellow card (2 copies) ca 2000: The Topp Twins; "a sort of cross between Teletubbies and French and Saunders". Flier (2 copies) The Topp Twins Christmas special. bruce Mason centre, 6-7 December [ca 20000. Card (2 copies) 2001: The Topp Twins "Toppical". NZ national tour March 2001. A4 flier (2 copies) The Topp Twins wish to invite ... to their CD launch. Galatos bar, Galatos St [Auckland]. 27 March [2001]. Flier (2 copies) The Topp Twins wish to invite ... to The Basement ... [Sydney]. 11 July [2001]. Flier (2 copies) 2005: Topp Twins. [Hobart], outside Salamanca Arts Centre, 7 January 2005. Invitation flier (2 copies) 2007: Topp Twins 'Recovery Tour' 4-27 October 2007. Postcard 2017: The Topp Twins; heading for the hills [April - May 2017]. A4 flier Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints, sizes varying up to 300 mm.

Date: [1927]

From: Acres, Avis, 1910-1994: [Published and unpublished works by Avis Acres: original drawings, scrapbook, ephemera, photograph. 1927-1980s]

Reference: MS-Papers-12264

Description: Scrapbook of newspaper cuttings of cartoons by Avis Acres (then Avis McNeill) which tell the story of Twink and Wink. The cover has a colour illustration of Twink and Wink and reads "The Adventures of Twink and Wink the Twinkle Twins", the heading on the first newsclipping reads "The Adventures of Twink and Wink, the Star Babies". Title from item. Inscriptions: Album page - top right - Auckland printed in Star Children's page aged 17 [in pen] Quantity: 1 folder(s) containing 1 volume. Physical Description: Newspaper cuttings adhered to pages of a scrapbook, 19.5 x 25.5 cm.