Rural schools

Date: 1887-1953

By: Wallingford School

Reference: qMS-2112

Description: Quantity: 1 volume(s) (442 pages). Physical Description: Ms (34 cm; ½ red morooco)

Date: nd

By: Denne, Archibald, Harry, 1900-1972

Reference: MS-Papers-10887

Description: Includes reference to his teaching at Taihape and Oxford, experiences in Maori schools in the Northland and on the East Coast, relations with Sir Apirana Ngata and others, and experiences in Fijian and Chatham Island schools. Includes some sketch maps of the areas mentioned Denne was an inspector of Maori schools 1933-1937, inspector of schools 1938-1947 and senior inspector of schools in Hawke Bay 1947-1948 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (85 leaves). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and typescript Transfers: To Drawings & Prints Collection - One cartoon entitled `AHD inspects the sewing'.

Date: 1983-1984

From: Clyde Quay School Parents' Collective : records

Reference: MS-Papers-8940-6

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1881-1898

By: Omaha School Committee

Reference: Micro-MS-0692

Description: Correspondence between committee of Little Omaha School and the Secretary of the Board of Education re school's teacher, building and grounds Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s) positive (ca 190 pages).

Date: 1890

From: Hill, Perry Martin, 1926-2005 :[Architectural plans. 1960-1990s]

Reference: Plans-2007-030-0537

Description: Shows an elevation and plan of existing outbuildings, elevation and plan of a new washhouse, elevation and plan of the two-bedroomed teacher's residence. Dated around 1890, but it is possible the plans date from slightly later. Quantity: 1 plan(s). Physical Description: Reduced copy (diazo print), 345 x 235 mm.

Date: 1874-1879

By: South Makara School

Reference: MS-2038

Description: John Sweeney Prendeville was appointed Headmaster of South Makara School on 4 Nov 1872. The log book, kept by Prendeville for the period 1 Sep 1874 to 7 Jul 1879, notes daily events, subjects taught, inspectors' visits, tests held, attendance, weather conditions etc. At back of volume is a list of fifteen pupils with their dates of birth. Also included in the volume is a three page undated and unfinished essay titled "Who wrote Shakespeare's plays". Quantity: 1 volume(s) ([31] pages). Physical Description: Manuscript (20cm, ½ black morocco, marbled boards in blue case)

Date: 1890

From: Hill, Perry Martin, 1926-2005 :[Architectural plans. 1960-1990s]

Reference: Plans-2007-030-0521/0522

Description: Includes a block plan showing the relative positions of the school, the residence, and the outbuildings. Also includes a floor plan, elevations and section of a wooden one-room school with an entrance corridor, chimney, and iron roofing. Plan notes that a new water tank was to be added, flooring was to be made good, there was to be a new ceiling and joists, and the galleries were to be removed. The corridor was also to be relined. Collected by architect Martin Hill as part of Project 787. Dated around 1890, because that is the year in which the shingle roof was replaced with a new iron roof, and an iron roof is shown on the north elevation. It is possible the plans date from slightly later. Quantity: 2 plan(s). Physical Description: Diazo prints, 425 x 595 mm.

Date: 6 March 1996 - 06 Mar 1996

From: Netball New Zealand Inc oral history project Stage II

By: Cockerton, Dixie June, 1925-1998

Reference: OHInt-0517/5

Description: Dixie June Cockerton describes family background - father, Ronald George Cockerton won ballot at end of Depression and received farm at Galatea (between Rotorua and Whakatane). Refers to secondary schooling by correspondence, pastimes and games, with reference to horse-riding, bikes, marbles, rounders, football and soccer; Depression in Galatea, mail-order shopping and Farmer's Trading Company. Recalls time at Auckland Teachers' College; development of interest in cricket and basketball; Probationary year after college and teaching experience in rural schools; teaching arrangements during Polio epidemic; involvement and requirements of refereeing; Netball Umpires' Association, gaining badge 1943/44 and comments on lack of guidance for coaches. Explains difficulties of playing 7-a-side game and details differences in Australian game. Explains relationship between coaching and refereeing. Other topics discussed include: fundraising activities; uniforms; nomination as coach for New Zealand team to World Tournament in England (1963); style of Australian game; selection process for national coach. Recalls receiving New Zealand Service Award late 1960s. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Abstracted by - Matthew Packer Interviewer(s) - Marie Burgess Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-006643-006646; OHLC-002416-002419 Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3.25 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-1924. Photocopies of 2 photogaphs attached to abstract: (i) Dixie Cockerton and (ii) Dixie Cockerton 1947.

Date: 30 Oct 1995, 18 Jun 1996 - 30 Oct 1995 - 18 Jun 1996

From: Neville Lambert Memorial oral archive

By: Black, Arthur Gordon, 1919-2011

Reference: OHInt-0585/06

Description: Arthur Gordon Black recalls earliest recollections when he was a boy of four at Porangahau (Southern Hawkes Bay) in 1923 living on a soldier's resettlement farm. Mentions grandfather who lived with them and who had served in Afghanistan war. Describes childhood activities, traversing much of the countryside on foot and pony, finding a bird's nest which contained a human skull with a stone axe in it, and which is now in Napier Museum. Also describes Porangahau School and mentions Miss Tracey who taught there from 1924-1945 and Alf Mudgway. Mentions itinerant gentleman who took music. Other aspects of Porangahau discussed includes: Six o clock closing and Maori rule of not being allowed to take liquor away from hotel; 1931 Earthquake; Proficiency exam; lack of co-educational schools; camps for unemployed; Depression; college uniforms and church parades. Describes Wellington Teachers' College which re-opened after the Depression in 1938 and refers to New Education Conference. Mentions Frank Lopdell, Frank Coombs, Walter Scott and Ron Lockhart. Refers to First Labour Government in 1935. Outlines teaching career, commencing with probationary year at Te Awa School followed by sole charge at Tarawera. Explains how sole charge operated. Talks about experience in Air Force, spending three months in Mounted Rifle camp and refers to Sir Andrew Russell. Mentions Conscription. In 1942 joined Navy and talks about trip across Pacific to Canada, referring to `HMS Philomel' and `Capetown Castle'. Recalls two months course at St Vincents; flying Tiger Moths, Harvards and Barracuda (flying bomber) and learning to dive bomb and drop torpedoes. Talks about experience when at Crail. Recalls returning to New Zealand on HMS 'Illustrious'. Mentions wife, Margaret, having to wait for ship bringing war brides. Recalls having to undertake refresher course [post war] before taking a teaching position at Te Karaka District High School. Mentions A E Manning (Principal). Talks about involvement in Institute (NZEI). Other aspects of teaching career discussed include: Currie Report; Ruatoria School which was used as a model school for Maori education; Grading systems; first parent teacher group; Truant Officers; role of visiting teacher; Basic equipment scheme; Maori schools which were administered by Maori Affairs Department with separate Maori inspectors; teacher welfare; corporal punishment; Ministers of Education, with reference to Phil Amos and discussion on maternity leave [early 1970s]. Considers NZEI has helped teachers immeasurably in conditions of service. Mentions Dr Beeby and his philosophy. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Roger Dougls Caley Venue - Massey Street, Hastings Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-008898-008899, OHC-008900; OHLC-004545-004547 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2763.

Date: 23 09 00 - 23 Sep 2000

From: YWCA of Wellington and Hutt Valley oral history project

By: Abigail, Jill, 1939?-; Reid, Jennie Christina, 1950-

Reference: OHInt-0590-8

Description: Jennie Christina Reid, known as Tina, was born in Hastings in 1950. Mentions mother (Portuguese and Danish origins) who worked for the British Broadcasting Corporation before marriage, and father who had a returned serviceman's balloted farm in Hawkes Bay. Refers to Pukehou primary school, which gave insight into Maori culture. Talks about boarding school, Waikato University, and the freedom of university life, and recalls protests, Vietnam War activism and hippie ideals. Talks about first job at National Society on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, doing social and youth work. Mentions marriage at 22 to Peter Reid, and having two children. Describes work for Wellington Community Volunteers, Mackenzie Education Foundation. Mentions her influences, including the 1975 United Women's Convention, New Mothers' Support Groups, the Brooklyn Resource Centre, Household Income and Expenditure Survey. Mentions importance of Kindergarten and Playcentre. Talks about several roles in Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA); tutoring on its Diploma of Community and Youth Work; Development Officer for women with pre-school children. Describes the politics within YWCA, the contribution of Elizabeth Sewell and Gail Powell, and being introduced to women's networks through the YWCA. Mentions fulltime work as Community Development Officer and then Policy Officer at Wellington City Council. Talks about National YWCA, being a representative on the Personnel Committee, Jane Cumming and Pauline McKay. Talks about becoming president of the Wellington YWCA in 1994, staff she supervised, projects such as the Mothers' Alone project, Nydia Bay camps and the Maori Womens' Transfer Fund, working with Mary Goodwin and learning about management and governence from the YWCA. Mentions decision to leave the YWCA Presidency, job at Internal Affairs, the death of her husband and its impact on her family's life. Interviewer(s) - Jill Abigail Accompanying material - Project release form, biographical information, CV. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-9073-9075 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2876. Coloured photocopy of photo (wide shot) of Tina Reid Search dates: 1975 - 1995

Date: 1999-2000

By: Bell, Zana, active 2001-2007; Jagger, Barbara, active 2000; Coates, Peter, active 2000

Reference: OHColl-0528

Description: Interviews Greta Timperley, Ruth Hulme, Joy Attwood, Anne Capey, Stella Beasley and Nita Oxborrow Interviewer(s) - Zana Bell Interviewer(s) - Barbara Jagger Interviewer(s) - Peter Coates Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 5 printed abstract(s). 6 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete Abstract Available - short abstracts.

Date: 1929

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: A-462-127-1/2

Description: Shows two almost identical views of the school gardens at Mohaka. Shows the road or track winding down to the river's edge, both sides of which are lined with colourful arrays of flowers, with trees beyond. The distinctive cliffs rise up on the other side of the river Quantity: 2 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, varying sizes

Date: 1983

By: Stanislaus Price, Mary (Sister), active 1987

Reference: PAColl-1001

Description: Set of 20 photographs showing the arrival of classrooms and teacher's houses at Panguru, conveyed from Auckland to Opononi by road then ferried across the Hokianga Harbour for the new Area School, opened in 1983. Quantity: 20 colour original photographic print(s).

Date: 1890

From: Hill, Perry Martin, 1926-2005 :[Architectural plans. 1960-1990s]

Reference: Plans-2007-030-0880

Description: Shows a block plan of the residence, new washhouse, and existingdoutbuiling. Dated around 1890, but it is possible the plans date from slightly later. Quantity: 1 plan(s). Physical Description: Diazo print, 420 x 297 mm.

Date: October 1928

From: Wells, Robert E, 1905-2006 :Photographic negatives, prints and transparencies of the Mokau and other rural North Island districts, and scenic views of New Zealand

Reference: PAColl-1204

Description: Shows school pupils and the Inspector on the boat at the shores of the Mokau River Quantity: 2 photocopy/ies in one envelope.

Date: 1927-1932

By: Wells, Robert Ernest, 1905-2006

Reference: MS-Papers-10323

Description: Reminiscences of teaching at Mangatoi School, Upper Mokau River Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript Transfers: To Photographic Archive - Photographs at PA1:222.

Date: [ca 1950]

By: Mitchell, Lydia, 1893-1982

Reference: MS-Papers-10712

Description: The reminiscences cover Lydia Mitchell's life at Huiakama, in Taranaki. They include details of day to day life, personalities and family history. Also included is 3 Huiakama School jubilee booklets for the periods 1896-1946, 1896-1956 and 1896-1971. Source of title - Supplied Other Titles - Huiakama School Golden jubilee and early settlers record, 1896-1946 Other Titles - Huiakama School Diamond jubilee, 19th May 1956 at Huiakama, 1896-1956 Other Titles - Huiakama School, 1896-1971 Accompanying material - Notes on family background supplied by donor Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs and printed matter Provenance: Donor is daughter of Lydia Mitchell

Date: 1957

From: New Zealand Council for Educational Research : Papers of Frank Livingstone Combs

Reference: 88-178-22

Description: Includes: Our Victorian heritage - The Heritage of the school (for 2YA); Rural schools seventy years ago; As you were in the 1890s - The Office; As you were sixty years ago - The institutional impact of the school; As you were in the 1890s - Black Monday; As you were in the 1890s - Sunday sixty years ago; A great day; Early recollections of the 90 Mile bush; Ormondville over sixty years ago; Gone and half forgotten - The colonial eighties - The store; A pioneer of the 80s. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript

Date: 1949, 1956

From: New Zealand Council for Educational Research : Papers of Frank Livingstone Combs

Reference: 88-178-23

Description: Includes: As you were in the 1890s - The Office [school]; As you were in the 1890s - The Big tree; As you were in the 1890s - Reading; As you were in the 1890s - Black Monday; As you were sixty years ago - The institutional impact of the school; School subjects sixty years ago - Drawing; School subjects sixty years ago - Geography; School subjects 60 years ago - History; School subjects 60 years ago - The instructors; The schools of sixty years ago - The primers; The School of Sixty years ago - Standard one; The Schools of Sixty years ago - Standard two; The Schools of Sixty years ago - Standard three; The Schools of Sixty years ago - Standard four; The Schools of Sixty years ago - Standard five; The Schools of Sixty years ago - Standard six; The Schools of Schooling 60 years ago - A talk by F L Combs (for 2YA); The back-blocks 40 years ago (by Retrospect); Self-Salesmanship and grading as an art (by Old Timer); High school days; The primary system 50 to 60 years ago (corrected ms). Also: A school of 40 years ago (by retrospect); Standard 4 1893. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript and ms

Date: [ca 1944]

From: Pascoe, John Dobree, 1908-1972 :Photographic albums, prints and negatives

Reference: 1/4-011061-F

Description: Shows children in a school playground ca 1944. Two boys are carrying a tray containing glasses and tooth brushes. Photograph taken by John Dobree Pascoe. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).