Literature - Periodicals

Date: 8 January 1992 - 08 Jan 1992

By: Holcroft, Montague Harry, 1902-1993; Elder, Sam J, active 1974-1990s

Reference: OHColl-0293/1

Description: Montague Harry Holcroft born 1902. Talks about his experiences of the New Zealand Bush in his youth and his father's love for the bush. Recalls leaving school aged 15 and being unable to go to university due to parents' circumstances. Reference to headmaster, Mr Burton Brown. Describes experiences overseas and the hardships suffered in London. Returned from London in 1930 and talks about his six years of Freelance writing during the depression, before getting a job with Southland Times, writing a daily column on Social History. Talks about his time as editor of the Listener, with reference to editorials against Capital Punishment. Mentions Ralph Hannan. Gives his opinion on Welfare State. Mentions Maori problems. Considers, that of the three books he had published, `Brazilian Daughter' was his favourite. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Sanson Interviewer(s) - Sam Elder Venue - Sanson, Manawatu Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available MS-Papers-4437.

Date: [ca 1939-1995]

By: Milner, Margot Leigh, 1911-1995

Reference: MS-Group-0418

Description: The collection is largely of correspondence especially between John Thomson and Milner and relating to `Early music' (a periodical begun by him and which Milner assisted in editing). Much of this correspondence includes carbon copies of letters Milner wrote to Thomson. There is also correspondence with James Bertram, Fred and Evelyn Page and members of her family. Some material relates to her marriage with Ian Milner. Part of the Archive of New Zealand Music Source of title - Supplied title Other Titles - Early Music (periodical) Other Titles - New Zealand Books (periodical) Relationship complexity - Correspondence of Margot Leigh Milner in MS-Group-0050 (MS-Papers-5378-167) and in music correspondence; papers relating to her divorce in MS-Group-0164 (MS-Papers-4657-044-046 and MSI-Papers-4567-1) Arrangement: The collection was overseen by John Thomson who had done some sorting and arranging before it came to the Library. Little further arrangement has been done. Margot Leigh Milner corresponded with a wide range of people especially on music and literature. She maintained both her Czechoslovakian and her NZ connections. Quantity: 31 folder(s). 0.40 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter Transfers: To Photographic Archive - 5 photographs.

Date: 1886-1887

By: Atkinson, Arthur Richmond, 1863-1935

Reference: MSX-4549

Description: Issues Nos 1-6 1886 & Nos 1-7 1887. Also extracts from the `Oxford Review', `The Athenaeum', `The Spectator', `The Saturday Review', `The Nation', 1887-1897; correspondence from the Bodleian Library, 11 Mar 1887; poems and a key to `The Rattle'; a receipt from A R Atkinson, 1889 An Oxford University periodical published during Torpids Atkinson attended Corpus Christi College from 1882-1887, and was one of the editors of The Rattle Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Ms and printed matter Provenance: Owner of the volume has been identified as A R Atkinson

Date: [ca 1917]

By: Turnbull, Alexander Horsburgh, 1868-1918

Reference: MS-2170

Description: Lists periodicals held by Turnbull in alphabetical order; notes missing editions; last entries are dated 1917 Source of title - Transcribed Variations in title - On cover of book: Where is it? Quantity: 1 volume(s) (ca 150 pages). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (20cm, ¼ red roan, navy cloth, ¼ black morocco case)

Date: Jun 1957

From: Lawlor, Patrick Anthony, 1893-1979 : Further papers

Reference: 80-063-103

Description: A quarterly review of writing and criticism, edited by Bryn Davies, Geoffrey Dutton and Max Harris Quantity: 1 volume(s).

Date: 1980 - 1989

From: [Ephemera of quarto size relating to literature, literary events]

Reference: Eph-B-LITERATURE-1980s

Description: Includes: 1980s: Writers; a co-operative in association with WEA for new writers. Edit, read, write, publish, produce [1980s?]. Flier 1983: New thought and writing - a new publication 'Les Realismes'. Appeal for contributions [1983]. (2 different fliers) New Zealand Book Council. Winter lecture - James McNeish. Education House, 30 May 1983. Red flier Windy-Con; the 5th NZ Science Fiction Convention. Hotel Waterloo, 3-6 June 1983. Flier 1984: New Zealand Book Council. Thomas Keneally will be speaking at Victoria University of Wellington, 20 March 1984. Yellow flier PEN presents "The business of writing"; a conference to mark 50 years of PEN activity in New Zealand. National Museum, 22-23 September 1984. Yellow flier The Rongo Award; the Ivon Watkins-Dow sponsorship of excellence in agricultural journalism. Flier; and Application form [1984] Victoria University of Wellington. Centre for Continuing Education. Weekend seminar on James K Baxter. 3 August [1984]. Flier / enrolment form 1986: New Zealand International Festival of the Arts presents Writers & Readers Week. 12-16 March 1986. Programme (2 copies) Wellington Publishers invite you to the opening of Writers and Readers Week, and celebrate the publishing of books by Keri Hulme, Jean Watson, Harry Ricketts. Michael Fowler Centre, 12 March 1986. Flier 1987: He Whakamarama i ngaa Wharepukapuka o Tamaki-Makau-Rau; exhibitions of Maori literature at Auckland City Libraries, 29 June - 12 September 1987. Flier Writing weekend. Heretaunga College, 22-23 August [1987]. Yellow flier (2 copies); and green flier 1988: Kaleidoscope presents a profile of Roger Hall. Does popularity mean mediocrity. Network One, 13 November [1988] New Zealand Book Council. Celebrating Writers and Readers' Week. Book Council dinner and reading by Cathy Downes of "The garden party'. The Dell, 19 March 1988. Yellow flier New Zealand Book Council. Wellington lecture. Lynley Hood "Who was Sylvia Ashton-Warner?" BP Theatrette 17 November [1988] Sargeson writing workshops 1988. [Auckland] Flier Victoria University of Wellington. Centre for Continuing Education. Creative writing summer school. Tutor Fiona Kidman. 26-30 January 1988. Yellow flier / enrolment form 1989: New Zealand Book Council lecture. Lauris Edmond. B.P. Theatrette, 13 July 1989. Flier New Zealand Book Council. AGM and public lecture. Professor Terry Sturm. "The literary fund within the QE II Arts Council- the first year. National Library Auditorium, 29 May 1989. Flier (2 copies) New Zealand Book Council lecture. Fleur Adcock. B.P. Theatrette, 1 February 1989. Flier Artspace. Word for word June 1989; a series of presentations by writers. Flier United States Information Service is pleased to present Richard Bausch. American Embassy, 21 March 1989. Flier Listener Women's Book Festival Wellington. Programme of events [17-22 September 1989] New Zealand literature.Gill Boddy 'Beginnings' (re Jane Mander and Robin Hyde). Victoria University, September - October [1989]. Blue flier Otago Heritage Books. Dunedin as a writers' city; map and guide to places of literary interest [1989] Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Sizes varying up to 330 mm.

Date: 1987

By: Untold Books (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: Eph-E-LITERATURE-1987-01

Description: A long vertical grey poster with lettering and four bees in yellow and black. It announces the publication of issue #6 of the literary magazine "Untold". The writers who were to perform at the City Limits Cafe reading on New Year's Day 1987 were: John Dickson, Meg Campbell, Bill Direen, Ian Wedde, John Newton and Alistair Campbell. John Newton may possibly be Dr John Newton, lecturer at Canterbury University in 2000. Other Titles - 1 January 1987 Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Screen print, 895 x 320 mm. Provenance: Purchased in 2005.

Date: 1947-1954

From: Lawlor, Patrick Anthony, 1893-1979 : Papers

Reference: 77-067-6/11

Description: Periodical issued by Roy Parsons, bookseller of Lambton Quay, Wellington, with reviews and comments on books and other publications by a variety of contributors including Dan Davin, A R D Fairburn and others. Copies of n1 Apr 1947, Sep 1948, Feb-Mar 1949, n8 Mar-Apr 1950, n14 1951 and n15 Jul 1951, and n31 Nov-Dec 1954. Other Titles - Parsons book news (issued in place of Parsons packet) (Sep 1948) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 15 Mar 1986

From: Stout Research Centre Oral Literary Archive

Reference: OHInt-0013-051

Description: Panel discussion chaired by Bill Manhire on 'Literary magazines'. Participants are Leigh Davis (AND), Robin Dudding (Islands) and Shona Smith (Untold). Venue - Wellington Recorded by - Ian Wedde Venue - Stout Centre Literary Archive Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-003270 - OHC-003271 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 event(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.

Date: 2 Jan 1991 - 15 Feb 1991 - 02 Jan 1991

From: Archive of New Zealand Music - Oral History interviews

By: Simpson, Adrienne Marie, 1943-2010; Thomson, John Mansfield, 1926-1999

Reference: OHInt-0133/06

Description: John Thomson discusses his early life and schooldays in Blenheim and Nelson, his first job and his aspirations and service in the Fleet Air Arm during World War II in Britain. Describes in detail his work after the war as a stage-manager and electrician for various theatrical productions in the UK and in Dublin. Recalls his return to New Zealand; studying at Victoria University and his work for the New Zealand Listener. Describes his involvement with various literary magazines, particularly `Hilltop', his work in broadcasting and his flute playing. Recalls his move to Sydney; the Alfred Hill biography; return to Europe; visits to New York, Bayreuth; work in London on the periodical `Composer' and work as editor for Barry & Rockliffe and Faber & Faber. Describes meeting with Sir Benjamin Britten and Aldeburgh memories. Describes the establishment of the periodical `Early Music' and its history. Recalls health problems and return to New Zealand. Mentions `Into a New Key' and `A Musician's Journal' as well as his work on `History of New Zealand Music'. Reminiscences of the Stout Research Centre. Discusses the exhibition `Musical images' and his plans for a `Review of Books' and a source book of New Zealand musical history. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Adrienne Simpson Venue - Mr Thomson's home in Kelburn Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-003632, OHC-003633, OHC-003634, OHC-003635, OHC-003636, OHC-003637, OHC-003638, OHC-003639, OHC-003640 Quantity: 9 C60 cassette(s). 9 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.

Date: 1933, [ca 1960-1980]

By: O'Malley, Eileen, active 1997

Reference: ATL-Group-00898

Description: Collection of newspaper cuttings relating to Denis Glover; copy of Sirocco (Caxton Club) for July 1933; and recording of Glover and O'Malley. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 1 7" reel(s) Reel is 5 3/4" in diameter.. 0.01 Linear Metres. Transfers: To Published Sound Collection - One 45 ep phonographic disc.

Date: 1950-1957

From: Paul, Janet Elaine (Dame), 1919-2004 : Papers of and relating to David Blackwood Paul

Reference: MS-Papers-5523-16

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts (some carbon copies)

Date: 1987

From: O'Brien, Gregory, 1961- :[Original illustrations for publications. 1980-1996].

Reference: A-371-042/043

Description: Two illustrations with motifs of water, boats, fish and birds. Quantity: 2 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink drawings, sizes varying around 180 x 130 mm, on sheets 297 x 210 mm. Provenance: Donated by Gregory O'Brien, Wellington, in 2005.

Date: 1982

By: Spiral Collective

Reference: Eph-C-WOMEN-1982-06

Description: Poster announcing a book publication shows an illustration of the outline of a woman and a moon against a black square. There is a photograph of Heather Mcpherson, photographed by Ruth Bruhn, at lower right. Two copies held. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 427 x 303 mm.

Date: 11 Jun 2000

From: New Zealand Society of Authors (PEN NZ Inc.) oral history project

By: Ireland, Kevin, 1933-2023; King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004

Reference: OHInt-0698-05

Description: Kevin Ireland gives sequence of events leading to becoming President of PEN. Refers to John Cranna. Describes change in the constitution. Mentions Maurice Shadbolt and Patrick Waddington. Recalls attending the Harbourside Festival in Toronto. Discusses the `London Flat' in Bloomsbury. Describes his friendship with Frank Sargeson and Frank's skill as confidant. Refers to, Queens Ferry, the Occidental (Auckland), the Progressive Bookshop, the Left Book Club, Thistle Hotel, Communist Party, and tobacco picking in Motueka, with reference to Mike Illingworth. Discusses origin of Mate [Magazine]. Talks about friendship with Bob Dudding who became his publisher. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Michael King Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-012345 Quantity: 1 Interview(s). 1 C60 cassette(s) (side one). 1 transcript(s). 30 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-4171.

Date: 1930 - 1939

Reference: Eph-A-SERIAL-1930s-01

Description: Business reply card canvasses subscribers as to their opinion about the content of the periodical "Art in New Zealand". It asks if plays, short stories and poems should be excluded, and it asks for any other comments to make the journal more self-supporting. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress on card, folded to 132 x 96 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Anah Dunsheath, Auckland, in 2014.

Date: 1990-1999

Reference: Eph-C-SERIAL-1990s

Description: Includes: 1993: The White Ribbon Digest; 100 years in print [1993] (2 photocopied sheets) 1994: Ad/Media’s 1994/2 reference guide to audited magazines, published in association with Australian Consolidated Press NZ Ltd. [List of periodicals] Pavement; popular culture local and beyond. Issue 5, June/July 1994 (billboard showing photograph of the ‘Shortland Street’ actress Angela Bloomfield) 1997: Landfall; the Brasch years. Hocken Library Galleries, University of Otago, Castle Street, from 15 November 1997 Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Sizes varying up to around 500 mm.

Date: 1980-1989

Reference: Eph-C-SERIAL-1980s

Description: Includes: 1980: Geo; Australasia’s geographical magazine. Volume 2, number 3 [1980] Reader’s Digest. October 1980. Full report: America’s volcano disaster 1981: New Zealand Greyhound Racing Association. New Zealand greyhound world. First TAB meeting. Fields, forms, picks [Billboard poster. 1981] Reader’s Digest. February 1981. China scenes, China voices ‘Roll back the years’. Wanted dead or alive (preferably alive) 600 trusty subscribers. Hours of pleasurable reading will be your reward [1981] The Plain truth, a magazine of understanding. April 1981 1983: Best bets. Auck. trots Friday; Gallops Saturday [1983] 1984: Crash 22, like Russian roulette [1984] Photocopy TOM; Wellington arts and entertainment. TOM sells out! Sex, drugs, missing pets [1984] W5, the Who What When Where Why of Wellington, on sale (Posters for 5 different issues whose highlights are listed on each poster) 1985: Garage. How do you take your tea? With Garage of course, Dunedin’s music trumpet. Issues 1 + 2 here [1985] Garage 5. Enemy, Toy Love, T-Dwarfs, Goblin Mix, dr rock, Cramps, 13th floor elevators, Jesus & Mary & S[c]rew the Comet. 24 pages New Dolly is a girl like you [1985] 1986: Agenda; the Wellington magazine, Nov 7 - Dec 12 [1986] Listener, Sept 6-12 1986. Who's tops? / Trace Hodgson [1986] Listener, May 17-23, 1986. Press for service /Trace Hodgson [1986] 1987: Ako Pai ‘87. Wellington Teachers College [1987] Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Sizes varying up to around 500 mm.

Date: 1960-1979

Reference: Eph-C-SERIAL-1960/1979

Description: Includes: 1967-1973: Cock out now! Inside: the Great Parliamentary Strip ... [1967-1973] Read Cock 11 [or 12], April. a political lampoon from the capital. Out now! [Shows a caricature of Keith Holyoake kissing the behind of South African leader Vorster who stands on steps labelled “Apartheid”] 1969: Earwig, 1st N.Z. issue on sale. The magazine with Chomp. Publisher John Milne, PO Box 1538 Palmerston North [1969] 1972: Uncool! a magazine? 40c. Uncool Publications (a joint concern). PO Box 25135 Victoria St., Chch [1972] (4 copies) 1973: Edge (Periodical) :Edge announces a special SF Directions double issue (140 pages) [1973] (2 copies) Grasp Rasp; 50c and its too good to give away; it’s ruddy wicked mate [1973] 1974: Friday Flash. Form from mid-week meetings [Billboard. ca 1974] 1976: Seen a Spleen? Coming right at you! A Red Mole Enterprises publication [1976] 1978: Women’s wear, the New Zealand fashion weekly. First issue August 29 [1978] 1979: Act; theatre in New Zealand, published by Playmarket on the first of each month March-December [1979] (2 copies) Comment; a New Zealand quarterly review. Annual subscriptions of $5.00 [1979] Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Sizes varying up to around 500 mm.

Date: 1991-1993, 1997

By: Bertram, James Munro, 1910-1993; Bertram, Jean Ellen, 1908-2000; Gordon, Ian Alistair, 1908-2004; Hamilton, Stephen Derek (Dr), 1956-; Holloway, Ronald, 1909-2003; Locke, Elsie Violet, 1912-2001; Sinclair, Keith (Sir), 1922-1993; Thomson, John Mansfield, 1926-1999

Reference: OHColl-1452

Description: Recordings of interviews with John Mansfield Thomson, Ron Holloway, W H Oliver, Elsie Locke, James Bertram, Jean Bertram, Keith Sinclair, and Ian Gordon. Interviews were conducted by Stephen Hamilton for his 1996 PhD thesis at the University of Auckland, on the topic of New Zealand-based literary magazines. The thesis was published as 'New Zealand English language periodicals of literary interest active 1920s-1960s'. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 8 Interview(s). 7 C90 cassette(s). Search dates: 21/11/1991 - 10/05/1997