Grandparents

Date: 01 Jun 2001

From: The quality of life for older women oral history project

By: Hilliard, Maureen Patricia, active 1998-2001

Reference: OHInt-0523/01

Description: Pat Hilliard talks about owning freehold properties, living in a retirement village and managing her mortgage on government superannuation. Explains about property maintenance of her current home. Discusses her normally good health and a recent hospital experience. Relates her eating habits, diet and enjoyment of cooking. Recalls the hearty food she provided for her children when living in the colder climate of Bluff and Invercargill. Mentions activities with her grandchildren. Talks about her exercise and social contacts. Names the entertainment group of the Country Women's Institute, Invercargill Operatic Society, delivering Meals-on-Wheels, choir membership, helping at Longview Resthome and teaching adults to read. Discusses driving her car and the convenience of the local transport. Describes how care and craft meetings are run, her role as a volunteer and describes the people who attend. Explains about her retirement at 55 and subsequent jobs taken until she was 60. Talks of her schooling, attitudes towards older women and the responsibilities of women living alone. Recalls her mother's stroke and caring for her as the youngest of six daughters. Talks of the long life span of family members. Interviewer(s) - Isobel Munro Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-009083 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA 2880.

Date: 16 Jan 2001

From: The quality of life for older women oral history project

By: Black, Betty Imelda, 1929-

Reference: OHInt-0523/02

Description: Betty Black was born in 1929 when her father was on the dole. Describes her parents' positive attitude. Talks of her financial situation, gift giving, runnning a car, buying food. Recalls voluntary work with her father during childhood and her family's belief in helping people generally. Describes being a Brownie leader, her enjoyment of being with people, especially younger people, and offers advice to young women. Relates her family's health issues, her experience working on the Regional Health Committee. Relates her response to violence. Talks of local people and transport in Johnsonville. Discusses what it is like to be old, mentions the care of her mother and father-in-law. Talks of grandparenting and the Probus Club. Interviewer(s) - Isobel Munro Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-009084 Quantity: 1 printed abstract(s). 1 C60 cassette(s). 30 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA 2881. One photograph of Betty Black

Date: 22 Jan 2001

From: The quality of life for older women oral history project

By: Woodhouse, Elsie, active 2001

Reference: OHInt-0523/05

Description: Elsie Woodhouse talks about her overall satisfaction with her life. Mentions attitudes of young people and her contact with them. Talks of her generation's way of 'making do' and sewing skills, relating that she was a machinist and also sewed for her family. Talks of grandchildren and the support of her family, being valued, ageism, voluntary activities with Citizens Advice Bureau and Meals on Wheels, social contact through Probus. Mentions widowhood, details coping alone and maintenance of the garden. Discusses local transport, the freedom of having a car, concessions, trips and budgeting. Mentions coping with arthritis, asthma and melanoma. Talks of the realism of remining in her own home. Interviewer(s) - Isobel Munro Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-009087 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 31 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA 2884. Photograph of Elsie Woodhouse taken at a Christmas luncheon for the Citizens' Advice Bureau, 2000. Search dates: 2001

Date: 26 March 1995 - 23 Mar 1995

From: Sound recordings about Ngati Poneke

By: Harris, Witarina Te Miriarangi Parewahaika, 1906-2007; Dennis, Jonathan Spencer, 1953-2002

Reference: OHInt-0600-07

Description: Witarina Harris was born at Ohinemutu, Rotorua in 1906. Talks about whanau, mother Matareia (Ngati Whakaue rangatira), mother's father Rautoko Haupapa, father James Whelan Mitchell, grandfather Henry Walter Mitchell and father's mother Whakarato. Talks about returning to family marae with Ngati Poneke and upsetting her family by staying on the tauiwi side with Ngati Poneke instead of on her family's side. Mentions two families hospitable to young Maori in Wellington, the Ngahanas and the Irihateras. Mentions collecting kaimoana from different Wellington bays, and cooking paua. Talks about Wellington's Granny Raukara. Mentions brothers and sisters, many of whom died young from whooping cough. Talks about growing up with her grandparents. Mentions getting the cane at her convent school for speaking Maori, and then being caned again on returning home as punishment. Mentions that children were not involved in important occasions at the Ngati Whakaue marae. Interviewer(s) - Jonathon Dennis Quantity: 1 printed abstract(s) only. 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-3658; MSDL-0153 (file Witarina.doc). Search dates: 1920 - 1950

Date: 26 Sep 2000

From: The quality of life for older women oral history project

By: Brown, Margaret Joan, 1931-

Reference: OHInt-0523/03

Description: Margaret Brown, known as Marjorie, describes her satisfaction with her life and family. Mentions her health problems. Talks of social attitudes and the lack of sense of community. Describes the needs of, and attitudes towards, retired people. Explains how she copes financially and talks of the breakdown of appliances. Explains the importance of home ownership and describes moving to a smaller place. Mentions being a grandparent. Talks of voluntary work and her previous work as a librarian. Describes the exercise which she takes and explains her attitude to aging, mentioning her values and tasks shared with her husband. Relates her interest in politics and the Country Women's Institute. Interviewer(s) - Isobel Munro Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-009085 Quantity: 1 printed abstract(s). 1 C60 cassette(s). 28 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA 2882.

Date: 28 Apr 1998

From: I am a dark river (Bob Lowry Oral History Project)

By: Ireland, Kevin, 1933-2023

Reference: OHInt-0589/12

Description: Kevin Ireland talks of Bob Lowry's contact with writers and artists, his parties, work and personality. Mentions Bob Lowry's grandparents. Interviewer(s) - Tessa Mitchell Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHA-009025a Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s) summary notes. 20 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2838. Search dates: 1950 - 1963

Date: 14 Apr 2001

From: Upper Hutt Uniting Parish Millennium Project

By: Barnard, Ruth Elizabeth, 1941-

Reference: OHInt-0593/06

Description: Ruth Barnard talks about her continuing involvement in Sunday school, and participation in Bible Class and on church committees. Mentions her piano playing, a children's choir, people she knows well, fellowship, injustice and describes what it was like when St. David's Church was bulldozed. Gives her interpretation of being a christian, discusses healing experiences in the light of her work as a nurse and mentions her contact with the Church of Christ, Exclusive Brethren, Christian Fellowship. Talks of the her role as a grandparent, and the changes in society, mentioning homosexuality and abortions.. Interviewer(s) - Elaine Bolitho Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-009238: OHC-009239 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s) - printed. 1 Electronic document(s) - transcript. 1 interview(s). 1.10 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-2969, OHDL-000927. Portrait photograph of Ruth Barnard

Date: 1950 - 1969

From: Mayne, William Thomas, 1910-1988 :490 original cartoons published in the Christchurch Star Sun and the Christchurch Star Sun Sports between 1954 and 1962.

Reference: A-387-094

Description: Shows three frames illustrating unrelated topics. The first frame shows a man reading about dart players setting a world record and being mobbed and loudly cheered. His wife says, 'I haven't heard any loud cheers for the million and one things I do - EVERYDAY!' The next frame is titled 'Duck shooting next week, and many... are busy preparing!' Shows two men pouring rum into a gun. The third frame is titled 'Space travellers may travel in time too! Returning 80 years later having aged only one day!!' Shows an elderly man greeting a space traveller by saying, 'Hello! You're back, Grandad!!' Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and crayon on card, 255 x 280 mm

Date: 8 Jan 1997 - 08 Jan 1997

From: Society for Research on Women: Interviews on women and retirement

By: Corkin, Lynne, active 1997

Reference: OHInt-0524/09

Description: Lynne Corkin anticipates that retirement will give her the time to do things she wishes to do. Refers to the recent publicity about retirement and how it affected her. Talks about parents and grandparents retirement. Outlines financial preparations for retirement. Discusses current government policy on retirement and refers to surcharges and removal of tax break from superannuation savings. Mentions the importance of good health in retirement. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Maureen Walker Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-011686 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s) (side one). 1 transcript(s). 30 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-4067.

Date: 18 Feb 1997

From: Society for Research on Women: Interviews on women and retirement

By: Sherwin, Wilma, 1952-

Reference: OHInt-0524/11

Description: Wilma Sherwin talks about her Dutch background and how her parents and grandparents viewed retirement and compares with own expectations. Also compares welfare system in Holland with New Zealand. Discusses how older women are valued in our society. Describes hobbies. Talks about government policy on retirement and the demographic changes occuring, with less younger people to support the older ones. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Isobel Munro Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-011685 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s) (side one). 1 transcript(s). 30 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-4066.

Date: Mar 1997 - 01 Mar 1997

From: Society for Research on Women: Interviews on women and retirement

Reference: OHInt-0524/16

Description: Rachel hopes that retirement for her will mean the end of hard work and more relaxation. Describes grandmother's retirement and compares it with own expectations. Discusses financial planning for the future. Mentions possible hobbies. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Ruth Ward Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-011676 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s) (side one). 1 transcript(s). 30 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-4057.

Date: 14 Jan 1993

From: Interviews with Louisa Tuhura and Mere Kohere-Ellis

By: Kohere-Ellis, Mere Hawea, 1916-2003

Reference: OHInt-0318/2

Description: Mere Hawea Kohere-Ellis describes parents, grandparents and childhood in the Poroporo Valley. Talks about Maori medicine and the games her family played as children. Also talks about married life and working on a dairy farm in Rangitukia. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Frances Thomas Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-011597 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available agreement form and interviewee details filed at OHA-5071.

Date: 4 Nov 1991 - 04 Nov 1991

From: Mothers and daughters oral history project

By: Rice, Joanne, 1957-

Reference: OHInt-0323/06

Description: Joanne Rice born Auckland 1957. Talks about childhood as the eldest in a family of eight children, with an incredibly organised mother who was always there for them and always ready to listen. Describes strict upbringing, education at Baradene Catholic College, decision to go to Otago University and experience working in the United States before returning to work as a lawyer. Talks about meeting future partner, views on marriage and how they differed from both their parents views. Recalls not wanting to buy the whole traditional concept of marriage and husbands and wives and describes family get together to witness the signing of a contract which safeguarded property and future children. Discusses break in relationship between child and parent during teenage and single years and desire to renew the contact once own children are born - desire for own parents to be involved with grandchildren. Mentions the difficulties of balancing career with child rearing. Discusses Catholicism, Feminism, communication lines between mother and daughter and similarities and differences between parents values and own values. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Alison Gray Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-010340 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-3501.

Date: April 1996

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958-: [20 original political and social cartoons, drawn for Metro magazine ca 1995-2001].

By: Hodgson, Trace, 1958-

Reference: C-185-014

Description: Six panel comic depicting a monstrous figure guarding a bottle of glowing liquid. In the final panel, three boys are seen leaving the 'monster's' house. One comments "Jeez, your granddad makes great ginger beer". Refers to the culture used to make ginger beer, known as a bug. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - HODGSON Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and coloured pencil on paper. 420 x 600mm.

From: Wheatley, Sophia, fl 1830-1840s :[Collection of watercolours. 1836-1842]

Reference: E-028-q-024

Description: Scene showing a bespectacled grandfather Whitehead seated at a table looking at his young grandson Edward who is standing beside an open cupboard and holding up pieces of paper with writing on them. The young boy is wearing a hat made of paper with writing on it. On the opposite page is a hand-written note - `Grandfather - "Where are the copies of W E & G which you wrote yesterday Edward". Edward - "Here they are Grand-dad, some on my cap, & some on books". From Grand Father Whitehead'. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 235 x 180 mm

Date: 1911

By: Clark, Joseph Benwell, 1857-; Pears' Annual (Periodical)

Reference: B-095-004

Description: A family group inside a house. On the right, a grandfather holds a small baby on his knee. Other family members admire the baby. A cat sleeps in a basket on the floor on the right. This is one of three plates presented with Pears Annual, 1911 Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph, 395 x 368 mm

From: Wheatley, Sophia, fl 1830-1840s :[Collection of watercolours. 1836-1842]

Reference: E-028-q-065

Description: Outdoor scene showing grandfather Whitehead holding onto the hoop which he is holding around his waist. His grandson Edward is looking up at his worried-looking grandfather and pulling at the hoop. On the opposite page is a hand-written note - `Come along Grand-dad, come along". `From Grand Father Whitehead'. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 235 x 185 mm

Date: 2006

From: Darroch, Bob, 1940- :[Cartoons published in the Whangarei Report April to July 2006]

Reference: H-751-084

Description: The scene shows a bedroom with father sitting up reading the paper and mother still asleep beside him. Through the doorway a small girl shouts enthusiastically that her grandmother has come to stay until Christmas because she knew how sad her father was that they couldn't afford the petrol to go to visit her. Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 size photocopy

Date: 1960

By: C M Banks Ltd

Reference: Eph-D-NZ-LABOUR-1960-02

Description: Shows heads of father and mother, adult son and daughter and grand-daughter, on red background. Text is arranged top and bottom. Date estimated from the style of illustration; similar to that used in newspaper advertising in 1960. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset lithograph, 760 x 500 mm.

Date: 2002

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DX-006-115

Description: A grandmother with a walking frame madly races forwards. Quantity: 1 digital image(s).