Sex instruction

Date: 1992-July 1995

By: Smyth, Helen, 1964-; New Zealand Family Planning Association

Reference: OHColl-0566

Description: Traces the history of the Family Planning Movement and particularly the Family Planning Association in New Zealand. The interviews were recorded to provide research for the book "Rocking the cradle - contraception, sex and politics in New Zealand" by Helen Smyth [Wellington c.2000] Interviewees of the project are: Joyce Armstrong, June Berry, Ruth Black, Pat Boulton, Katharine Bowden, Gillian Burrell, Nancy Campbell, Mercia Churton, Jan Coutts, Clifford Davey, Frances Donkin, Gill Harris, Theo Horsley, Lorraine Hughes, Sally Hughes, Vincent Hurrey, Alwyn Jones, Elspeth Kjestrup, Jean Lawrie, Jean Lunn, Barbara Lusk, Naida Lyttle, Mavis McFarlane, Helen McGill, Alice Meggett, Elizabeth Smales, Margaret Sparrow, Sheila Stancombe, Kaye Stokes, Jennifer Tarrant, Christine Taylor, Sheila Tillott, Glenys Wood, Valda Woods and Ruth Brown. Tauranga group interviewees are: Elizabeth Armstrong, Raewyn Harrison, Barbara Legg, Nancy Merriman, Shirley Mitchell, Kay Sutherland and Ngaire Wilson. Hawkes Bay group interviewees are: Gill Lough, Noelyn Maulder, Penny Nickson, Beverley Rudd, Dick Sunders and Marcia Sonnerveld. Interviewer(s) - Helen Smyth Quantity: 43 C60 cassette(s). 36 interview(s). 35 transcript(s). 5 C90 cassette(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available.

Date: 1990 - 1997

By: Broadsheet (Auckland, N.Z.); Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Nisbet, Alastair, 1958-; Kerr, Robert Edward, 1951-; Alston, Sharon Kathleen, 1948-1995; Lowry, Vanya, 1943-; Preston, Gaylene Mary, 1947-; Courtney, Helen Kathleen, 1952-2020; McLeod, Rosemary Margaret, 1949-

Reference: H-707-001/034

Description: Variety of cartoons commenting on the political and social issues of the time from a feminist perspective. Sexual harassment in the work place; a time-line across history of the political, religious and sexual treatment of women; man gets blown-up into a balloon; running the home like a business; women are the stronger sex?; woman fights an armoured knight on a horse; Michelangelo sculpts a naked man with an exaggerated penis; Women's Liberation; persecution against homosexuals likened to that perpetrated by the Nazi regime and the medieval church; Lesbian Nation; media interviewer, Brian Edwards leads a TV programme on the Women's Movement; Muldoon drinks a glass of wine bottled to commemorate Women's Suffrage Day, Sept. 19; while the men discuss world revolution, a woman pour them tea; the double violation of rape victims by their attacker and then by the justice system; the female anatomy exposed to a room full of male doctors; church women protest against feminism challenging the family and traditional roles of women; justice for some, but not for women; the feminist backlash; pay equity; perhaps god is a man after all - three wishes; May I have my rights, please? apologetic feminism; justice not weighted equally for all; issues around sexual reproduction and the Royal Commission Report; women unite to resist the intrusion of the SIS (Special Intelligence Service); Muldoon's legacy to New Zealand women; sex roles reversed in the shearing shed; abortions; National Party tramples on New Zealand women; position of women in Iran; genital mutilation; the 1979 budget - what's in it for women; SPUC anti-abortion rally likened to a Ku Klux Klan rally with hoods and burning torches; the marriage trap; psychology and the oppression of women. Quantity: 34 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: Photocopies in various sizes

Date: 2000

By: Tremain, Garrick, 1941-

Reference: H-631-001/032

Description: Topics include George W. Bush's takeover from Bill Clinton as President of the United States, the race between Al Gore and George W. Bush for the United States Presidency, Bush's pro-capital punishment record, pay cuts for television newsreaders, Associate Minister of Maori Affairs Tariana Turia's controversial use of the word 'holocaust', health restructuring, lip service at the APEC trade talks, Prime Minister Helen Clark's new persona as a fashion icon, indigenous Maori responses to whale strandings, indigenous 'rights' to whaling, low funding of police and police recruitment, the government's 'Closing of the Gaps' policy and racial harmony, the Serious Frand Office, the aftermath of the Fiji coup and government policy on sporting contacts, the legalisation of euthanasia in the Netherlands, smoking restrictions, sex education, teaching of spelling, subdivision town planning dispute in Queenstown, the World Trade Organisation and United States lamb tariffs, Australian attitudes towards aborigines and kiwi immigrants, protest at Waitangi Day celebrations, tree conservation and Christmas trees, and Deputy Prime Minister Jim Anderton's wish to establish a 'Peoples' Bank'. Quantity: 32 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 horizontal photocopies

Date: 1990 - 1997

By: Broadsheet (Auckland, N.Z.); Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Nisbet, Alastair, 1958-; Kerr, Robert Edward, 1951-; Alston, Sharon Kathleen, 1948-1995; Walker, Susan, active 1990s; Fowlie, Karen, 1990s; Quillin, Viv, active 1980s-1990s; Chanwai-Earle, Lynda, 1965-; Seule, Juliet, active 1990s; Sorzano, Rigel, active 1990s; Rhonda, active 1990s; Chadwick, Rona, active 1990s; Hollander, Nicole, active 1990s; Fleming, Jacky, active 1990s; Horacek, active 1990s; Jackson, Cath, active 1990s; Vania, Rustam, active 1990s; Peterson, Nancy, active 1980-1990s; Lowry, Vanya, 1943-

Reference: H-709-001/033

Description: Variety of cartoons commenting on the political and social issues of the time from a feminist perspective. National Women's Cervical Cancer inquiry, the value of women's experience in the work field when dealing with employers who are predominantly worried about a woman's period being heavy; questioning the relevance of Aids education information for lesbians; family discussion about orgasms; sexual harassment in the work place and the Employment Contracts Act; what are the options for a home-maker if her husband leaves her for another woman; ACC claims; men, women and housework; the stress of being too busy with activities and commitments; verbal abuse; siblings argue about being lesbian; 1993 - what women have to celebrate in Suffrage Year with Jenny Shipley and Ruth Richardson at the political helm; women can vote but thewy still remain disadvantaged in many areas; growing older; women respond to the Bobbitt Case (where a women cut off her partners penis); how lesbians can often feel inadequate when reading lesbian erotica books; being an independent, aggressive, adventurous girl doesn't win you many friends; men express themselves as women did in the 70's, but they're still slow to share their goodies with women; feminist collectives; never give up; 12 week campaign for maternity leave; seeking to silence her biological clock; pay equity; women and girls' self defence; beauty contests; the tree of life is a woman; wife slavery; a spell of warts for rich people; Women's Liberation targets your mother, sister and girl friend; Maori Women's Welfare League Conference poster, 1982; women lifting wieghts; dealing to a wolf whistler. Quantity: 33 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: Photocopies in various sizes

Date: 1975 - 1981

From: Heath, Eric Walmsley 1923- :[27 boxes of cartoons drawn for the "Dominion", 1970-1980s?].

By: Heath, Eric Walmsley, 1923-

Reference: C-132-790/809

Description: Includes cartoons about sharks at the beach, Uri Geller, a Wahine Memorial park, political candidates bombarded with vegetables which are then reclaimed by throwers, West Coasters' reaction to the Beech Forest and Mount Davey schemes, the Army wearing pantyhose at Waiouru to beat the cold, Spike Milligan promoting himself on TV, the first day of spring, the sinister intelligence of computers, bitterness in the world chess championships, skateboards parked outside a house with a party going on, circus parade up Willis Street, photographer burns all his negatives to publicise his exhibition, lost Goldie paintings found, gold dredging on the Kapiti ("golden") Coast, sex education in schools, computers keep tabs on business man's spending. Arranged chronologically, according to the dates of "Dominion" clippings in Heath's albums (at E-521/547-q). Those for which no date could be found are arranged at around the estimated date. Inscriptions: Recto - Signed, but almost all undated, by artist. Quantity: 20 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, sizes approximately 510 x 595 mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1996.

Date: 28 May 1987

From: New Zealand Medical Women's Association: Records

By: Platts-Mills, Adah Hamilton Evelyn (Dr), 1904-2000

Reference: OHInt-0019/02

Description: Dr Adah Platts-Mills describes her childhood and family background, especially her mother - 'Dr Daisy' - a Wellington medical practioner, working in Wellington Hospital ca 1930, treating patients in the Napier Earthquake, working in United Kingdom at Ballam Hospital and Christchurch Hospital, Bournemouth. Discusses work with school medical service in Tauranga and private practice in Foxton, Levin, Palmerston North, Auckland and Whakatane, before setting up practice at Maraetai, patients with cancer, chellation, horses, her medical career and that of her mother, sex education, changes in treatment and diseases, views on fear and pain, and anaesthesia. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Auckland Interviewer(s) - Neville Glasgow Venue - Dr Platts-Mills' home in Auckland Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-001526 - OHC-001527 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1.10 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 233.

Date: 24 Nov 1988

From: The Matriarchs Oral History Project

By: Kaa, Sophie, 1903-1992

Reference: OHInt-0048/10

Description: Sophie Kaa was born in October 1903 in Iwitea, Wairoa, the eldest daughter in a family of twelve. Discusses her whakapapa descending from Ngai Tahu Matawhaiti, Ngati Kahungunu and Rongomai Wahine on her father's side and Rongowhakaata on her mother's side. Talks about her father, a faith healer who believed in a Christian God, and chairman of the Maori Council in the early 1900s. Talks about the family's Anglican religion and her father's attitude towards the Ringatu and Ratana religions. Describes his high moral values, emphasis placed on education and attitudes to his daughters' upbringing. Talks about sleeping arrangements on the marae. Recalls her father teaching his daughters how to fight physically. Talks about her grandparents and mentions that her maternal grandmother, an ariki from Whangara, was a descendant of Porourangi. Describes her fascination with the English language, a planned arranged marriage and her marriage to an English speaking Maori who became minister at Tirau College. Describes her mother's nursing of flu victims in 1918 and the effect of the flu on Maori society. Talks about her scholarship to the Church of England school Hukarere College and changing her name. Discusses the importance of cultivating and retaining the Maori language and integrating it into the education system. Talks about her involvement with the Maori Women's Welfare League, spirituality, tapu and tikanga with particular reference to menstruation, education on menstruation, women giving up their babies, the lack of birth control and Maori forms of abortion. Talks about her own twelve children, their education and career choices and contemporary attitudes to elders. Language - (small amount of Maori) Venue - Gisborne : 1988 Interviewer(s) - Judith Fyfe Venue - Gisborne Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-004132-OHC-004135 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 1 Electronic document(s). Finding Aids: Transcript(s) available OHA-1632 and OHDL-000571.

Date: June 1983 - 01 Jun 1983

From: New Zealand Nursing Education and Research Foundation oral history project

By: Orr, Agnes, 1907-; Lyon, W M (Miss), active 1983

Reference: OHInt-0014/130

Description: Mrs Agnes Orr (nee Taylor) born Milton. Trained as a nurse at Christchurch Hospital. Gives experiences in Jubilee Ward, a childrens' ward, followed by time in Women's Surgical Ward and Gynaecological Ward. Describes septic abortion cases and mentions lack of sex education. After training did private nursing in a hospital at Stafford Street. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Dunedin Other - limited biographical information available Interviewer(s) - W M Lyon Venue - 49 Balford Street, Dunedin Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-000113; OHLC-000090; OHLC-004344 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-1055 (hand written).

Date: 16 Feb 1994

From: The Dames Oral History Project

By: Dell, Miriam Patricia (Dame), 1924-2022

Reference: OHInt-0046/17

Description: Miriam Dell outlines family background; childhood; effect of public life on expression of contentious issues; subjects taken at University of Auckland, interests; courtship and marriage to Richard Dell; details of husband's career; subjects taught as teacher at Otahuhu College; marriage and expectations of life; teaching during early motherhood; finances in early part of married life; enjoyment of family life; marriage as a partnership; family and work demands; gaining experience of public speaking while in London; learning management skills at a young wives group organised by the Saint James Anglican Church, Lower Hutt. Describes issues at first national conference attended of the National Council of Women; involved in major issues: sex education, teenagers; the effect of Mavis Tiller becoming National Council of Women president; evolution of organisation; establishing links with government; Council offices; learning curves of being involved with International Council of Women (ICW); working with representatives of United Nations; involvement of ongoing activity of ICW; visiting affiliated countries; delegations to international conferences. Discusses representing women on 1969 National Development Council; lead up to the setting up of the Ministry of Women's Affairs and own involvement; involvement in United Nations conferences for Decade of Women; work on sub-committee to deal with International Women's Year (New Zealand), conflict between some women's groups, public backlash and apathy; recalls submissions to the 1971 Committee for Inquiry into Equal Pay; goals in life; work of the 1993 Suffrage Trust; details development work on Museum of New Zealand Project Development Board; involvement in conservation issues; role in Anglican Church; feelings about public honours; current activities; the future. Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Susan Fowke Venue - Ministry of Women's Affairs, Wellington Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 3.15 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 1133. Search dates: 1994

Date: 7 August 1993 - 07 Aug 1993

From: Women in a Mining Town, Waihi 1883-1993, Oral History Project

By: Fraser-Jones, Maryanne Cecelia, 1946-

Reference: OHInt-0067/048

Description: Maryanne Cecelia Fraser-Jones born Tauranga. Moved to Waihi 1980. Outlines family background - grandfather was a bushman up the Waitawheta - father a miner. Describes lifestyle of grandparents and conditions under which grandmother had her children. Recalls leaving school at end of 5th form to go nursing. Refers to stigma of leaving pregnant before final examinations. Compares sex-education today to that era. Separated from husband. Talks about solo parenthood and attitudes then and now. Discusses mining and explains objection to some conditions in present Mining Act. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Waihi Interviewer(s) - Rose MacBeth Venue - Waihi Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-005856A; OHV-0278A Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 videocassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 45 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available AB-1263.

Date: 20 March 1993 - 20 Mar 1993

From: Woodford House Oral History Project

By: Douglas, Charlotte Elizabeth, 1975-

Reference: OHInt-0061/12

Description: Charlotte Elizabeth Douglas born Christchurch but as a small child, moved to Havelock North. Outlines background - father an optometrist - mother educated at Nga Tawa. Charlotte was a day pupil at Woodford House and describes the differences between boarders and day pupils. Explains how the school now tries to facilitate day students as regards after school activities - music practices, sport etc. Talks about Mrs Herbert (former headmistress) and changes made by Mrs Campion (new headmistress). Other topics discussed include: fitness freaks and anorexia; chapel choir; sex education; debating and strong emphasis on law; Feminism and how the school now feels `women can do anything'. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Havelock North Interviewer(s) - Mary Varnham Venue - Woodford House Accompanying material - Newspaper cutting from HB Herald and Tribune 13/11/93 re German study trip Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-005655 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available AB-1167. One coloured photograph of Charlotte Douglas

Date: 1994-1999

From: Women's National Abortion Action Campaign : Records

Reference: MS-Papers-12787-09

Description: Folder contains correspondence and press releases relating to the Women's National Abortion Action Campaign between 1994 and 1999. Correspondents include Members of Parliament and the Women's Global Network for Reproductive Rights. Also includes a timeline of abortion in New Zealand and a draft booklet produced by the Abortion Supervisory Committee titled 'Considering an Abortion? What are your options?'. Title supplied by Library. Arrangement: Arrived at Library in a file box labelled "WONAAC correspondence sorted by decade 1970s-2009" and a section labelled "Wonaac Correspondence 1990s". Quantity: 1 folder(s). Transfers: Separated newspaper clippings and correspondence at MSI-Papers-12787-1.. Processing information: Newspaper clippings and related correspondence separated for reasons of storage and preservation.

Date: 1994 - 31 Jan 1994

From: From home to hospital : Maori childbirth in the 1930s

By: Waititi, Tepara Pakira, 1915-2009

Reference: OHInt-0471/12

Description: Mabel Henare Waititi recalls taking train, then a hearse to the Kawakawa hospital for birth of first baby. Discusses Maori medicine; history of the Hine Amaru Meeting House at Waitangi; Amaru's carving; uses of Kopakopa, Makomako, Tupakihi, flax; treatment for mastitis, mouth ulcers, broken bones and facial eczema. Talks about modesty of elders about childbirth and sex discussion. Interviewer(s) - Helen Mountain Harte Venue - Motatau, Bay of Islands Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-007700 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2023.

Date: 08 Nov 2000

From: Upper Hutt Uniting Parish Millennium Project

By: Stephenson, Patricia Anne (Rev), 1946-

Reference: OHInt-0593/45

Description: Anne Stephenson was born in New Plymouth in 1946. Recalls her inpressions on arrival in the parish and the run down parsonages and moving house after a burglary. Talks of the reduction of ministers in the parish, coping with sole charge. Describes the character of each parish centre, mentions building compliance of the properties. Describes the parish as a rural community in an urban setting, mentioning gender roles, home baking, care of property. Explains her creativity, ability to plan, and enjoyment of people growing in ministry. Discusses variety of traditional and modern services, use of symbols, music and challenges in communication. Explains about the visual impact of stained glass windows when taken, as a child, to a New Plymouth church by her grandmother. Talks of God's presence, mentions a Clinical Pastoral Education Course, Martin Buber, Wilf Ford, industrial chaplaincy, Synod. Talks of the value of prayer, sermons, services, hymns. Recalls a Bible Class camp as a teenager. Discusses the impacts on young people of sex education, sexually transmitted diseases, chastity, student loans. Discusses changes for women relating to marriage and career, buying homes. Discusses roles of ministers and lay people, mentions church committees. Refers to After School Care. Talks of community changes mentioning retirement villages, possessions, inheritances. Interviewer(s) - Elaine Bolitho Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-009300 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s) - printed. 1 Electronic document(s) - transcript. 1 interview(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-3008, OHDL-000963. Portrait photograph taken at time of interview in her office. Filing cabinets in background

Reference: Eph-A-SEX-EDUCATION

Description: See child records for details Related material may be housed at subject locations: AIDS, BIRTH CONTROL, HEALTH, SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR, SEXUAL HARASSMENT Physical Description: Offset prints, sizes varying up to 240 mm.

Date: 3 Sep 1993 - 03 Sep 1993

From: Convent girls oral history project

By: Saunders, Catherine, 1942-

Reference: OHInt-0634/02

Description: Catherine Saunders born Dunedin 1942. Recalls father's involvement, as a catholic lawyer, with Catholic Schools and the Catholic Church. Refers to State Aid to Catholic schools and the Sid Holland Government. Gives reasons why parents choose St Philomena's School run by the Mercy Sisters, (later Moreaux College and now Cavanagh College) as opposed to the more prestigious Dominican College. Talks about Sister Mary Ursula, an Irish nun who taught at St Philomena's School. Also mentions Sister Aloysius and Sister Lorenzo. Other aspects of convent school education discussed include: religious instruction; confession; lack of sex education; lack of biology and maths (apart from arithmetic) as subjects; emphasis on English and the Arts; Anthony Eden Shield (Debating?) and expectations for women. Talks about bigotry and prejudices against catholics and also discusses changes to the Liturgy (Mass) as a result of Vatican II. Refers to choice of journalism as a career. Access Contact - see oral history library Interviewer(s) - Jane Tolerton Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-010485 - OHC-010487 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 1 Electronic document(s). 1 interview(s). 2.30 Hours and minutes Duration. 60 kilobyte(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-3598, OHDL-000291. Search dates: 1942 - 1993

Date: 7 Apr 1992 - 07 Apr 1992

From: Mothers and daughters oral history project

By: McCurdy, Betty, 1925-; McCurdy, Sue, 1955-

Reference: OHInt-0323/04

Description: Betty McCurdy outlines family background - parents and grandparents came to New Zealand from England after the First World War, settling in Hamilton. Recalls schooldays and effect of changing school when parents moved to Auckland. Talks about parents' expectations; work as a shorthand typist in a government office; lack of sex education; circumstances leading to marriage at 19 years; birth of children. Sue McCurdy explains feelings about own parents and homelife. Betty describes eventually leaving her marriage, living with own mother temporarily and returning to work as a medical typist at the hospital. Sue recalls going to CIT Petone to study occupational therapy, and marriage, causing a rift in mother daughter relationhip. Refers to husband's illness. Betty discusses Sue's pregnancy. Sue talks about birth of son, domestic situation and reconciliation with mother who was very supportive. Mentions Parentline and Betty's help in bringing up son. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Alison Gray Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-010337-010338 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-3499.

Date: 29 Sep 1993

From: Convent girls oral history project

By: Hobbs, Marian Leslie (Hon), 1947-

Reference: OHInt-0634/01

Description: Marian Hobbs outlines catholic background and recalls her education in a catholic convent boarding school run by Dominican nuns. Talks about discipline, training in leadership skills, debating skills, religious beliefs, lack of sex education, contraception, nuns as teachers and general education. Mentions Sadie Bellkind, an inspector of schools and Sr Elizabeth. Discusses attitudes to Irish Catholics in Christchurch. Talks about life at university, changes to her beliefs, involvement in the Communist Party and contact with Quakers. Interviewer(s) - Jane Tolerton Venue - Avondale Girls' High School Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-010472-010473 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 1 Electronic document(s). 1 interview(s). 2 Hours Duration. 115 kilobyte(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-3591, OHDL-000287.

Date: 4 Oct 1993 - 04 Oct 1993

From: Convent girls oral history project

By: Corkery, Pamela Mary, 1956-

Reference: OHInt-0634/03

Description: Pamela (Pam) Corkery born Dunedin 1956. Talks about her school days at St Philomena's convent school, run by the Sisters of Mercy and her rejection of much of her Catholicism. Discusses the `Irishness' of the nuns and their emphasis on Irish history as opposed to New Zealand history. Other topics of convent education discussed include: reception of the sacraments (Confession and Holy Communion); guilt; women saints as role models; learning by rote; poor quality sex education and pressure to become a nun. Talks about changes to Mass [liturgy] after Vatican II and changes to the nuns clothing. Gives own views on the Pope, contraception and homosexuality. Mentions community aspects of the Church. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Jane Tolerton Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-010466 - OHC-010467 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 1 Electronic document(s). 1 interview(s). 1.30 Hours and minutes Duration. 78 kilobyte(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-3588, OHDL-000285. Search dates: 1956 - 1993

Date: 11 Feb 1994

From: Convent girls oral history project

By: Wilde, Frances Helen, 1948-

Reference: OHInt-0634/07

Description: Fran Wilde born Wellington 1948. Recalls her catholic family background, years at St Mary's Convent School in Wellington and upbringing which gave the ethic that one was put on earth basically to serve others. Topics discussed include: Nuns as role models - seeing women as decisionmakers; social justice; sex education; reasons for early pregnancies and early marriage amongst convent girls; communism; debating and public speaking; lack of male teachers in school; school dances; reasons for early dropout from College; single sex schools; Catholicism in New Zealand and Irish Catholicism. Mentions Sister Lawrence (Julia Lynch) a portrait painter. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Jane Tolerton Venue - Mayor's Office, Wellington Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-010492 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 1 Electronic document(s). 1 interview(s). 1 Hours Duration. 43 kilobyte(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-3601, OHDL-000294. Search dates: 1948 - 1994