Editing
Cows ... cookbooks ... and a brief description of the whole world : a history of print ...
Date: 26 Aug 2000
Reference: OHColl-0582/1
Description: The following papers were given at the sixth annual History of Print Culture in New Zealand Conference held at the National Library of New Zealand. `Australian periodicals and book history', a paper given by Elizabeth Webby outlining the progress of the Australian `History of print culture' project, which is called `A history of the book' in Australia. `...was, and is, the book': Alan Loney, Ted Jenner and `Ibykos', a paper given by Peter Hughes backgrounding private press printer Alan Loney who has operated Hawk Press, Black Light Press and Holloway Press. Focuses on Loney's production of Ted Jenner's work. `The New Zealand dairy exporter', a paper given by Maria O'Connor looking at the monthly essay competition in the women's pages of the Dairy exporter between 1927 and 1940. `Edmonds cookery book: from marketing tool to national icon', a paper given by Nadine Burnett describing how a functional cook book has become a nostalgic symbol of New Zealand traditions and values. `Fiction, libraries and the reading public in colonial New Zealand : report on progress', a paper given by Jim Traue examining the enthusiasm for reading in colonial New Zealand, based on a statistical analysis of the nature of public libraries, readers and their collections between 1840 and 1938. `grace': who's got it?' a paper given by Sarah Jones exploring the reception of `grace' (periodical) in the New Zealand market as evidence of New Zealand women wanting `mindfood' from their monthly magazine purchase. `Man Sing Times', a paper given by Nigel Murphy examining the first Chinese language periodical published in New Zealand . `Taiki E', a paper given by Stephanie Pohe describing a new Maori magazine for school children. `The work of Raureti Te Huia (1885-1950); and the speaker's role as kaitiaki of his writings'/taonga', a paper given by Rovina Maniapoto-Anderson. `Power and the scandal of editing : the case for a brief history of the whole world', a paper given by Alan Loney describing the establishment of a literary magazine in 1995. Summing up by Brian Opie Venue - National Library, Wellington Quantity: 5 C90 cassette(s). 1 folder(s). 1 event(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available Brief descriptions of the papers given in conference programme.
Jennifer McLeod's proofreading, copy editing and targeting (style) services
Date: 6 August 2017, 3 September 2017, Date unknown
From: McLeod, Jennifer Helen, 1941-2022: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-12580-05
Description: Invoices from Jennifer McLeod to the Headquarters New Zealand Defence Force for proofreading, copy editing and targeting (style) services. Also enclosed is a proof advertisement with pencil annotations (date unknown) for her services as an editor and proofreader. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Typescript.
Various papers relating to Maori research concerning Ngatoroirangi, Kurahaupo waka and ...
Date: [1940-1986]
From: McEwen, Jock Malcolm, 1915-2010: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-6717-132
Description: Corrected typescript of George Graham's `Ngatoro-I-Rangi; his ascent of Tongariro and the neighbouring mountains' translated from the manuscript account of Wiremu Te Rangikeheke'; note from Grant Corbishley with his account, `The History of the Matamau and Tataramoa district prior to European settlement' (1986) with note from S Locke (1877); copy of letter, J H Mitchell to Native Minister with history of Te Rama-Apakura jade (1939); part of letter from Ngata, Ruatoria to C R H Taylor (1948); and letter from A J Park & Son to the president of the Polynesian Society re copyright in the society's publications (1976) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holograph typed manuscript
Interview with Margery Steel
Date: 20 Apr 95
From: Interviews about Denis Glover by Gordon Ogilvie
By: Steel, Margery, active 1995
Reference: OHInt-0576-35
Description: These notes were taken during a brief unrecorded interview aboard the Inter-Island ferry 'Arataki', 20 April, 1995. Margery Steel explains how her husband, Cyril Steel knew Denis Glover. Comments that Cyril Steel was the first person to publish James K. Baxter, and had edited 'Critic' the student journal at Otago University. Cyril Steel knew Glover when he was married to Mary Glover. Mentions Glover being best man at their wedding, and being on his best behaviour. Briefly mentions Glover and his wife Khura at their Paekakariki home. Interviewer(s) - Gordon Ogilvie Quantity: 1 printed transcript (not recorded). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-2824.
Interview with Alexander Fry
Date: 9 11 1994 - 09 Nov 1994
From: Interviews about Denis Glover by Gordon Ogilvie
By: Fry, Alexander Sydney, 1926-2006
Reference: OHInt-0576-09
Description: Alexander Fry was a journalist at the 'Listener' magazine from 1952-1991, and he describes first meeting Denis Glover when he was asked to edit a series of interviews on high-profile New Zealanders to boost publication. Describes being impressed by Glover's interview, which didn't need any editing. Describes Glover's reaction to being dismissed by Harry Tombs of the Wingfield Press. Describes Glover as a man of real warmth with wit, and a good friend to have. Talks about Glover being the self-appointed jester at many events. Describes his relationship with Khura Glover and compares this with his relationship with Lyn Glover. Talks about Glover's behaviour toward the Soviet Union's literary delegation. Interviewer(s) - Gordon Ogilvie Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-008798a Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 45 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-2809.
Interview with Arnold Wall
Date: 20 April, 1995 - 20 Apr 1995
From: Interviews about Denis Glover by Gordon Ogilvie
By: Wall, Arnold, 1908-1998
Reference: OHInt-0576-25
Description: Arnold Wall met Denis Glover in the 1950's in Christchurch, where Wall was working at 3YA and before Glover was at Pegasus Press. Wall wrote poetry and later became a book editor. Recalls their long working days in pubs, talks about Wall's father's dislike of Glover, mentions Mary Glover and Khura Glover, describes the events leading to Glover no longer working at Pegasus for Albion Wright. Mentions editing 'Hot Water Sailor and Land Lubber Ho!' and his approach to editing a deceased person's work. Mentions a story Glover wrote for Radio 3YA. Talks about visiting Glover at Paekakariki and Glover's relationship with his wife Khura. Mentions spontaneously celebrating Allen and Jenny Curnow's wedding with Glover from 10.30am on a working day and still celebrating with Members of Parliament (M.P.) wives at the end of the day. Recalls events surrounding the funeral of Glover's wife, Khura. Recalls a weekend Glover spent with the Walls in 1972 or 1973 when he drank Lemon and Paeroa and was as much fun as when he drank alcohol. Mentions Glover's behaviour after drinking alcohol at a party at the Walls, soon after he had married Lyn Glover. Mentions Dick Reynolds who bought pieces of Glover's original manuscripts. Interviewer(s) - Gordon Ogilvie Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHInt-008804 Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 45 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-2817.
Interview with Lauris Edmond
Date: 22 Apr 1995
From: Interviews about Denis Glover by Gordon Ogilvie
By: Edmond, Lauris Dorothy, 1924-2000
Reference: OHInt-0576-07
Description: Lauris Edmond met Denis Glover in the early 1970's. Talks about Glover asking her to edit Rex Fairburn's letters and the challenges of that task. Talks about Glover's ideas on women, women writers and race and of Glover's concern that by the 1970's he was being left behind. Compares the love poetry of Glover and Rex Fairburn. Talks about the poems Glover wrote for Janet Paul. Mentions James McNeish. Describes her literary relationship with Glover and how their roles changed over time; talks about helping him edit his book 'Dancing to my tune'. Describes her opinion of Glover's later work, and Glover's personality and how it affected the quality of his work. Talks about his wife Lyn Glover looking after him in his last years. Interviewer(s) - Gordon Ogilvie Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-8796 Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 45 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-2806.
Papers relating to editing and manuscript assessment
Date: 1964, 1980, 1999
From: Catley, Christine McKelvie Cole (Dame), 1922-2011 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-11651-180
Description: Comprises correspondence and other papers relating to Catley's work as a manuscript assessor and editor for other publishers Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescripts (some photocopies)
Baeyertz family papers
Date: 1842-1998
By: Baeyertz, John, active 1996
Reference: MS-Group-1594
Description: Research on Baeyertz family, including letters from family members, a few from CN Baeyertz, and photocopies from research institutions Source of title - Supplied by Library Quantity: 1 volume(s). 18 folder(s). 0.27 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, printed matter and photographs (copies) Transfers: Collection as a whole taken into Manuscripts. Transfers made from here. - To Serials Collection - One copy of the Triad magazine - To Photographic Archive - PAColl-9224 : Baeyertz family photographs - To Book Collections - Three publications.
Long loop home - Edited by Rachel Scott (e)
Date: [2000-2001]
From: Wells, Peter Northe, 1953- : Papers
Reference: 2004-100-11
Description: Edited typescript draft of `Long loop home' by Rachel Scott (various pages and note to Harret Allan) Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Acres, Avis, 1910-1994 :"The voice belonged to a little elf in a green suit". [The adve...
Date: 1954 - 1955
From: Acres, Avis, 1910-1994: The adventures of Hutu and Kawa, by Avis Acres. [Sketchbook. 1954-55].
Reference: E-505-020/021
Description: Shows the illustration and text of pages 20 to 21 of a children's story, with its illustration in colour on the left. The illustration features the fictional pohutukawa babies Hutu and Kawa climbing a clematis vine in flower. An elf is dusting one of the leaves. The text opposite includes pencilled editing Dated 1954-55, as book, "The adventures of Hutu and Kawa" was published in 1955. Quantity: 1 drawing(s) on page of sketchbook.. Physical Description: Pencil and crayon on left, ink and pencil on right, 251 x 350 mm (page opening).
Correspondence with Random House re editing
Date: 1997
From: Wells, Peter Northe, 1953- : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-6331-20
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Long loop home - Edited by Rachel Scott (c)
Date: [2000-2001]
From: Wells, Peter Northe, 1953- : Papers
Reference: 2004-100-09
Description: Edited typescript draft of `Long loop home' by Rachel Scott (pages 157-237) Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Correspondence - Denis Glover
Date: 1937, 1973-1980
From: Edmond, Lauris Dorothy, 1924-2000 : Papers
Reference: 82-199-1
Description: Contains copies of letters from Denis Glover to Sir Douglas Robb, 1973 and Jocelyn Young, 1973 suggesting that Lauris Edmond edit A R D Fairburn's letters; letters from Denis Glover to Lauris Edmond, 1974-1980, mainly relating to the A R D Fairburn letters project and also including general news and a general letter of introduction for Lauris Edmond, written by Denis Glover, 1977. Also contains copies of correspondence, dated 1937, between Denis Glover and the publishers of 'Burke's Peerage, Baronetage and Knightage' about the 1938 edition. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.10 Linear Metres.
Correspondence - A R D Fairburn
Date: [ca 1928-1956]
From: Edmond, Lauris Dorothy, 1924-2000 : Papers
Reference: 82-199-5
Description: Contains a mixture of typed transcripts of letters or parts of letters and photocopies of original letters from A R D Fairburn to various people, [ca 1926-1956], including Anthony [Alpers], 1956; editor of the Auckland Star, 1956, editor of the New Zealand Herald, 1927; Auckland Transport Authority, 1945; Mrs Hutchinson, 1949; Clifton Firth; Roy Parsons, 1955; a fragment of a letter about Lex Miller's pamphlet, [ca 1940]; Denis Glover, 1935-1937; Peter Dawson, 1951; Pat Lawlor, 1928-1953; Eileen Duggan, 1928-1929 and other fragments of letters. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.10 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph, typescript and typed transcripts (some photocopies)
Correspondence - Geoffrey de Montalk
Date: 1974-1979
From: Edmond, Lauris Dorothy, 1924-2000 : Papers
Reference: 82-199-3
Description: Contains letters from Geoffry de Montalk to Lauris Edmond, 1977-1979, including, for Edmonds clarification, copies of letters written by de Montalk to Alister Taylor and Keith Matthews, 1977. These letters include mention of A R D Fairburn, Fairburn's letters, Jacquie and Keith Mathews, correspondence with Alister Taylor about publication of a book by de Montalk. Also contains a letter to Edmond from from [Kenneth Hanlan], 14 Oct 1974 giving his opinion on how to approach de Montalk re buying the A R D Fairburn letters he holds and extracts, in Polish, by de Montalk of accounts of the early parts of his life. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.10 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (photocopies)
Correspondence between R A Singer and Frank Morton
Date: 1908-1916
From: Lawlor, Patrick Anthony, 1893-1979 : Papers
Reference: 77-067-6/24
Description: Correspondence between R A Singer and Frank Morton (1980-1909); and one letter from Fritz Hart (1916) Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Long loop home - Editing notes by Random House (a)
Date: [2000-2001]
From: Wells, Peter Northe, 1953- : Papers
Reference: 2004-100-12
Description: Editing notes from Harriet Allen at Random House Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Correspondence relating to text and launching of Te Puea
Date: 1977
From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection
Reference: 85-080-04/03
Description: Inward and outward correspondence relating to the finishing touches to King's biography; most correspondents identified Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Long loop home - Edited by Rachel Scott (a)
Date: [2000-2001]
From: Wells, Peter Northe, 1953- : Papers
Reference: 2004-100-07
Description: Edited typescript draft of `Long loop home' by Rachel Scott (pages 1-73) Quantity: 1 folder(s).