Business correspondence

Date: 1830-1964

From: Australian Joint Copying Project : Miscellaneous Series microfilm

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-20-2767

Description: Selected correspondence and papers from various collections held by the Library, relevant to geology, paleontology and fossils in Australia and New Zealand Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Purchase, AJCP, 1993

Date: [ca 1938]-1962

By: Scott, Thomas Henry, 1918-1960

Reference: MS-Group-0735

Description: The collection comprises correspondence from Scott to family, friends and professional colleagues; between Margaret Scott and family in New Zealand; papers re climbing; papers re Scott's internment during WWII as a conscientous objector which include daily diaries kept by internees; manuscripts by Scott, literary, reviews, poetry, short stories and other pieces; personal official documents; lecture notes; accompanied by papers relating to Scott's death, including obituary notices and letters of sympathy Source of title - Supplied Relationship complexity - See also `Everglade; a study of a segregated group', Canterbury University College, MA thesis (1949) Arrangement: The papers have been kept in the same subject files in which they were received T H (Harry) Scott was imprisoned as a conscientious objector during World War II and later trained as a psychologist. He was killed while climbing Mt Cook. Quantity: 43 folder(s). 0.51 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, mss, typescripts and printed matter Provenance: Held by the Scott family following Scott's death, and by Jonathan Scott while writing his biography/autobiography, `Harry's absence' (1997) Transfers: To Photographic Archive - Photographs relating to time in detention camp, climbing, family and friends - To Drawings & Prints Collection - Group of small paintings and sketches of detention camp landscapes - To Oral History Collection - 7 voice recording disks, two dated 1953; to be copied for donor - To Cartographic Collection - Map ofthe Antarctic and Sub-Antarctic Regions compiled for the Philosophical Institute of Canterbury, New Zealand, March 1909, drawn by E N D'Oyly (from MS-Papers-6309-15).

Date: [ca 1967-1993]

By: Halt All Racist Tours

Reference: ATL-Group-00606

Description: Contains general subject files including papers relating to campaigns, tours, conferences, relationship with other anti-apartheid groups, race relations, liberation movements and dealings with other organisations. Also includes organisational material including correspondence, minutes, correspondence with government, financial reports, publications, clippings and ephemera. Also contains copies, mock-ups and correspondence relating to the first three issues of HART Report produced by Dick Cuthbert in 1992. These reports contain clippings of articles and similar material relating to the situation in South Africa. Source of title - Supplied title Halt All Racist Tours (HART) was established in 1969 to protest against New Zealand' participation in rugby union tours to and from South Africa while that nation operated under an apartheid regime. Intially set up to protest the 1970 tour of South Africa by the All Blacks, HART grew to become a leading national anti-apartheid organisation. The early focus of activity was the sports boycott of South Africa. In later years HART advocated ceasation of all contact with apartheid South Africa. In 1980 HART merged with the National Anti-Apartheid Committee, becoming HART: the New Zealand Anti-Apartheid Movement. At a later stage, a name in use for the organisation was HART Aotearoa. Quantity: 73 box(es). 47 b&w original photographic print(s). 29 folder(s). 23.80 Linear Metres. 20 colour copy transparency/ies. 12 b&w original negative(s) 35mm strips with 57 frames. 1 folder(s) photographic prints. Physical Description: Holographs, manuscripts, typescripts, printed matter, photographs, badges and textiles Finding Aids: Preliminary lists available. Processing information: Box-level entries for material in accession 93-042 have been described. Accession 86-136 is only partially described. Collection partially re-processed in 2022.

Date: 1920-2006

By: International Federation of University Women; New Zealand Federation of Graduate Women

Reference: MS-Group-0231

Description: The collection comprises minutes of the National Executive (1927-1997, 1997-2003), the Fellowship Trust Board (1939-1963, 1982-1985, 1988-2003) and the Committee on Public Affairs (1956-1962, 1994-2003); subject files and correspondence (1920-1997, 1997-2003); letter books (1973-1979); branch newsletters and reports (1973-1994, 1996-2003); conference reports 1956-2003, minutes and correspondence (1930-1994, 1993-2003); membership lists (1991-2003); International Federation yearbooks (1967-1974); circulars (1974-1994) and Council minutes from Geneva (1973), Kyoto (1974), Grenoble (1976) and Ottawa (2001); Federation triennial reports to the International Federation (1935-1973); financial records; correspondence and minutes of meetings regarding Council for Equal Pay and Opportunity, National Council of Women, International Womens Year, United Women's Convention; papers relating to the Women's Appointment File, Committee on Women, Corso; completed questionaires on `Equal Pay and Opportunities for Women'. Also included are publications including both those produced by the Federation and those produced by other women's organisations; submissions and correspondence with MP's 1997-2003; honours, awards and obituaries; curriculum vitaes Also includes records of the Tauranga Branch that were deposited with the National Office after it went into recess. Source of title - Supplied title The New Zealand Federation of University Women, part of a movement after World War I to unite graduates of different countries for peace through friendship and understanding, was formed in 1922 after New Zealand women attended the 1922 International Conference in Paris. The aims of the Federation are to promote understanding and cooperation among university women, to represent women graduates in relevant matters, and to encourage research by university women. The Federation is concerned with problems of careers for women and the status of married women in the professions. The name has since been changed to New Zealand Federation of Graduate Women Quantity: 31 box(es) (includes one file box). 122 folder(s). 2 volume(s). 438 Electronic document(s). 12.50 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, duplicated and printed matter Finding Aids: Preliminary listings available for Acc 76-187, 82-259, 87-163, 88-258. Provenance: The volumes were found in the estate of a member of the Auckland branch of the society Transfers: Collection as a whole taken into Manuscripts. Transfers made from here. - To Photographic Archive - Three photograph albums and envelope of loose photos transferred to Photograpic Archive. (PA Coll-9362) - To Oral History Collection - VHS video containing a Channel 9 (Dunedin) production relating to Dr Judith Duncan.

Date: 1878-1981

By: Gear Meat Company Ltd

Reference: 81-295

Description: Records include ledgers, staff records, cash books, letter books (1900-1910), various documents (letters, insurance policies, reminiscences, deeds, and mortgages), Board of Directors' records (1962-1975), records of subsidiary and related companies, legal correspondence, killing records, newspaper clippings (1907-1969), share registers and share records (including indexes), and records of the Fellmongery Department (including staff, stock and cash) Source of title - Supplied title Relationship complexity - See also 78-047, 87-080, 91-256 Petone meat processing plant Quantity: 7 folder(s). 118 volume(s). 47 box(es). 15 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, printed matter Finding Aids: Preliminary listing available. Transfers: To Drawings & Prints Collection - Plans - To Ephemera Collection - 1 box - To Photographic Archive - 3 boxes - To Serials Collection - MIRINZ bulletin (refrigeration) No 2, 1974; Thomson news No 4 May 1972 - To Book Collections - Associated North Island freezing companies of NZ. General report, 1912; Petone Borough Council dairy regulation by-law, 1911; Petone Borough Council heavy traffic by-law, 1905; Petone Borough Council waterworks by-law, 1904; Petone Borough Council drainage & sanitary by-law, 1911.

Date: 1973-1999

By: Golden Age Movement Inc

Reference: ATL-Group-00869

Description: Comprises minutes; correspondence; newsletters and circulars, other papers, and a video recording featuring entertainers. Source of title - Supplied Other Titles - Pensioners' voice (journal of the Wellington Pensioners and Beneficiaries Association Inc) Established in 1973 to promote the rights of pensioners and beneficiaries Quantity: 22 folder(s). 0.44 Linear Metres. 1 videocassette(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, videocassette and printed matter (some duplicated and photocopied material) Transfers: Collection (A2007-271) as a whole received into Manuscripts on 25 Sep 2007; material transferred to Published Collections from Manuscripts - - To Serials Collection - Copies of the "Golden Age" newsletter (A2007-271).

Date: 29 Jan 1869-22 May 1910 - 31 March 1956

By: Shand, Alexander, 1840-1910

Reference: qMS-1789

Description: Transcriptions of letters mostly from Shand to S P Smith dealing with comparisons between Moriori and Maori vocabulary, and other aspects of Chatham Islands and Moriori history. There is an index at the end of the volume. The volume contains a copy of a letter written by J C Andersen in 1956, which explains the context of the letters and this volume. Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Typescript (34 cm; ½ blue calf) Provenance: The original letters were given to J C Andersen, by Crompton Smith. According to a copy of a letter laid into this volume, from Andersen to the then Chief Librarian of the Turnbull Clyde Taylor, Andersen had organised for this copy of the transcriptions of the letters to be added to the Turnbull Library collection. Probably when Andersen was himself the Chief Librarian.

Date: 1868-1956

By: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950

Reference: MS-Group-0941

Description: Papers relating to the life and career of Sir Apirana Ngata His papers reflect his wide involvement in many areas of Māori life. They include correspondence (personal and official), reports, administrative files, papers relating to his Parliamentary career and his involvement in local issues and concerns. Subject areas include loan development schemes, instructions on sheepfarming, park boards, records of various stations, the School of Māori Arts, constituency matters, land blocks, meeting houses and marae, the Māori Battalion and similar topics. Further summary information is provided in series descriptions Source of title - Supplied Relationship complexity - Researchers should be aware that some key papers of Sir Apirana Ngata have come to the Library separately and are not part of this collection. These separate holdings include (i) Extensive correspondence between Ngata and Sir Peter Buck and other Ngata papers included in the Eric Ramsden papers (MS-Papers-0196) (ii) Ngata's correspondence on ethnological matters and his correspondence and working notes for `Ngā Mōteatea' held as part of the New Zealand Māori Purposes Fund Board papers (MS-Papers-0189) (iii) Microfilm of Ngata family Ngāti Porou research material provided to the Library for copying by Mr Amster Reedy on behalf of the Ngata family (iv) other smaller collections from various sources including a 1897-1899 letterbook and family correspondence recently purchased by the Library (MS-Group-0903). Arrangement: The papers have been well looked after prior to coming to the Library, but most were not in any filing system, apart from one major sequence of papers, mainly from the 1940s, in a numerical registration sequence (series 2). This series has been maintained. The remaining papers have been grouped into series broadly relating to Ngata's major activities. Researchers need to be aware that other papers relating to these activities will also be found in series 2. The date range of materials falls outside Ngata's own life time because the collection has been added to over the years. Sir Apirana Ngata was one of the most influential Māori leaders of the twentieth century. He was a lawyer and politician who was elected to Parliament as the member for Eastern Māori, retaining his seat until 1943. He took a leading role in fostering Māori land development and a revival of traditional Māori culture, as well as an active interest in local Māori affairs, education, health, incorporation, agriculture and other concerns. Quantity: 886 folder(s). 10 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph, mss, typescripts and printed matter Provenance: Owned by descendants living in Ruatoria. Transfers: Collection as a whole received into Manuscripts and Archives, material transferred to the Ephemera collection and the Photographic Archive - To Photographic Archive - 1 folder of photographs, and 1 folder containing a photograph of an unidentified soldier (located at PAColl-6649) - To Ephemera Collection - Medal issued to commemorate the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, 1937 - To Photographic Archive - 4 black and white original photographic prints (PAColl-7894) from A2002-066. Processing information: The collection is currently being arranged and described.

Date: [1830-1944]

By: King family

Reference: MS-Group-0503

Description: Comprises correspondence between Thomas King and Mary Chilman (later King), and between King and various family members and friends; King's business correspondence, especially relating to coastal shipping; papers relating to King's election to the House of Representatives (1853-1855, 1860) and to the Taranaki Provincial Council (1856, 1857-1861); a few relating to his career as manager of the Bank of New Zealand in New Plymouth (1861-1876); and a considerable amount relating to his position as chairman of the New Plymouth Harbour Board (1876-ca1889). Other papers include correspondence from Mary King to her husband, clippings and correspondence relating to Truby and Newton King, sons of Thomas and Mary King, various papers relating to Taranaki incidents including petitions, list of electors (1852) and other papers. Source of title - Supplied Relationship complexity - A previous collection of King family papers was received 1970-1971 from Mrs Mary White, Australia, the adopted daughter of Truby King and further letters from Thomas to Mary King are at MS-Papers-1004-01 Quantity: 70 folder(s). 9 volume(s). 1.30 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, mss, typescripts and printed matter Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mrs Anna Saunders on behalf of the Wilfred King family, Wellington, Sep 1996 Transfers: To Cartographic Collection - Five items; (1) Plan of New Plymouth produced by the Survey Office, 10 April 1860; (2) hand-drawn map of Mangorei, Waiwhakaiho and Te Henui river area with sections and native lands shown (nd); (3) Plan of the settlement of New Plymouth with ownership of some sections added and annotated; (4) Map of London showing Westminster and the borough of Southwark (n); and `Daily Mail' special map of the far east, London geographical Society (nd) - To Photographic Archive - Mounted photo of Devon St, New Plymouth; one of a group of soldiers; and a portrait of a man, possible Thomas King.

Date: 1933 - 1935

From: Cowan family: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11946-084

Description: A booklet published by N. P. C. Ltd, [1933]. Also includes a newspaper article and a letter that were laid in to the publication. The letter is written by Thomas B Slipper, dated 12 September 1935, and relates to the Samoan independence movement. There is also an annotation written in Slipper's hand on the front cover of the booklet. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: One folder including one published booklet and loose papers

Date: 1986-2006

From: Tonks, Joy, 1939-: Collection

Reference: Series-7111

Description: Papers and correspondence by Joy Tonks relating to her book 'Bravo!: the NZSO at 50', which was published in 1996. Includes: - interviews - biographical information relating to New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conductors and players - press clippings - transcriptions - business correspondence - a book plan and a complete draft manuscript - photocopied photographs of New Zealand Symphony Orchestra members Also includes newsletters of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Alumni Association, and information regarding two reunions the Association held in 2001 and 2006. Title supplied by Library. Arrangement: Delivered to the Library in eight file boxes, Papers were organised by type and date, with papers loose inside the boxes. Some material was grouped together using paper clips. Quantity: 8 box(es) containing 26 folders. Processing information: Not all names associated with this collection have been indexed.

Date: [1980]-2009

By: Simpson, Mīria, 1922-2002

Reference: ATL-Group-00194

Description: Working files relating to Simpson's work with the Alexander Turnbull Library, the National Library of New Zealand, the Māori Language Commission, the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography and other organisations, particularly those relating to Te Reo. Also includes files in electronic format: draft chapters for Onehou Phillis' biography of Eruera Manuera. Source of title - Supplied Mīria Simpson worked at the Alexander Turnbull Library (National Library of New Zealand), Māori Language Commission, Dictionary of New Zealand Biography and other organisations. Quantity: 319 folder(s). 14 Electronic document(s). 8 Linear Metres. 3 C90 cassette(s). 1 megabyte(s). 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 C120 cassette(s). Physical Description: Holograph, mss, typescripts, printed matter and electronic documents Transfers: To Oral History Collection - Various cassette tapes mostly relating to the MWWL project - To Cartographic Collection - Map of the middle part of the North Island from Tongariro to north of Auckland - To Ephemera Collection - Various pieces - To Book Collections - Thesis - - Some papers transferred from Printed collection, 2010. Processing information: Digital component of collection is currently being processed.

Date: 1950-1997

By: Māori Women's Welfare League

Reference: MS-Papers-1396

Description: Includes National Executive minutes, conference papers, newsletters, branch reports, correspondence and entries for Te Puea Trophy and some New Zealand Maori Council papers. Includes files relating to National President's Committee (Unicef), ANGOA, women's development issues, Te Kohanga Reo, Civil Defence, Te Puni Kokiri, Ministry of Youth Affairs, Waitangi Tribunal, Mawhera Incorporation, Children and Young Person's Service, Lottery Grants Board applications, McKenzie Foundation, Hillary Commission, NZQA, Te Waka Hauora, Hepatitis B immunisation, MAF, Consumer Affairs, arts, culture and libraries, National Maori Congress, welfare and community funding, voluntary organisations, educational issues and health and safety issues. Arrangement: Arranged by series. Material listed and boxed by League staff. Preliminary arrangement only (A93-180). Quantity: 138 folder(s). 67 box(es). 28 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescript Finding Aids: Inventory available. Transfers: To Photographic Archive - Maori Women's Welfare League : Photograph albums (PAColl-3318) - To Oral History Collection - Tapes of the interviews (OHColl-0602).

Date: 1907-1970

By: United Mine Workers' Union of New Zealand

Reference: MS-Group-0407

Description: Minute books, correspondence and miscellaneous papers from several West Coast mines; includes awards, West Coast Trades Council minutes, agreements, papers relating to the Westland Labour Representation Committee. Labour Party reports, photographs of the ship Awatea Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 2 box(es) (24 folders). 3 volume(s). 0.80 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, printed matter, photographs Finding Aids: Preliminary listing available. Provenance: Possibly collected in the 1970s by Ray Grover Includes material originating with James Begg Kent, a former MP for Westland, and photographs and a ship's specification, which were originally owned by the Union Steam Ship Company Transfers: To Book Collections - Various pamphlets, agreements, rule books and constitutions - To Drawings & Prints Collection - 6 Chinese coins.

Date: 1840-2012

By: Alington, Margaret Hilda, 1920-2012

Reference: MS-Group-1061

Description: Comprises further papers relating to Alington's research into Bolton Street Cemetery, Old St Pauls and other historical sites, including corrected draft of `The Unquiet earth' and papers relating to Old St Paul's and Friends of Old St Paul's Society. Includes papers relating to the Broadhead and Alington families and recollections of people, occasions and places which the Alingtons encountered. Source of title - Supplied Margaret Alington has had several books published relating to Old St Paul's Church, Wellington, St Mary's Church (New Plymouth) and St Mary's Church (Karori) and the Bolton Street Cemetery, Wellington Quantity: 235 folder(s). 4 volume(s). 1 box(es). 1 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph, mss, typescripts and printed matter Finding Aids: Inventories available for research notes on 'Unquiet earth' and Frederick Thatcher. Transfers: Collection as a whole received into Manuscripts; material transferred to other sections from here - To Ephemera Collection - Several leaflets and brochures - To Photographic Archive - Photographs of Karori, file re photographing graves and memorial, photographs of St Mary's Church in New Plymouth, and photographs relating to Alington's book on Thatcher - To Book Collections - Various publications - To Serials Collection - Small runs of some serials - To Drawings & Prints Collection - Architectural drawings of Old St Paul's Church, Wellington, and St Mary's Church, New Plymouth, and plans relating to Thatcher's buildings.

Date: 1898-1993

By: New Zealand Engineering Union

Reference: MS-Group-0371

Description: The records include minute books, case files and correspondence for the Wellington Branch and the Head Office. There are also some records of the Hutt Valley, Masterton and Auckland branches. Included is a minute book for the Wellington Trades Council, 1898-1900. For the history of the union see the name entry, and Roth, H R: Advocate, Educate, Control, the history of the New Zealand engineers' union 1863-1983 Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 30 volume(s). 6 box(es) (106 folders). 3.60 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donation, NZ Engineers Union Inc, 1995

Date: [1977-1989]

By: Urban Training Centre for Christian Ministry

Reference: 2003-241

Description: The collection comprises minutes, correspondence, annual reports, funding files, training records, newsletters and other files, particularly relating to women associated with the work of the centre Source of title - Supplied Relationship complexity - See also main UTC collection at 97-081 UTC grew out of the Inner City Mission ca 1980; these papers reflect the women's part within the organisation Quantity: 13 folder(s). 0.25 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Ms A Wells, Wellington, Aug 2003

Date: 1862-1864

Reference: MS-Papers-10826

Description: Correspondence relating to Lt-Colonel Pitt's services in training the Volunteers forces in the Colony of Victoria and his successful enlistment in Australia of ca 1000 military settlers for New Zealand Includes testimonials for Pitt's services from Sir Henry Berley, Sir George Grey, T Russell and officals at the War Office Source of title - Supplied by Library In 1863 George Dean Pitt, along with Francis Dillon Bell and John Gorst, went to Victoria to raise volunteers for the Waikato War. Pitt was appointed Lieutenant Colonel for special services in the 1st Battalion Auckland Regiment of Militia Quantity: 1 folder(s) 2 files. 0.01 Linear Metres. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Purchase, Brian Groshinski, 2011

Date: 30 May 1984-19 Mar 2012

By: New Zealand Choral Federation

Reference: MS-Group-2235

Description: Records of New Zealand Choral Federation, including minutes, correspondence, financial and membership records, annual reports, email correspondence and funding applications. Includes papers related to NZCF projects ACD Conducting, The Classic Sing, Sing Aotearoa, The Big Sing and The Kids Sing. Also includes magazines of NZCF, DVDs and other materials. Collection follows the New Zealand Choral Federation from its first meetings in 1984 up till 2012, giving a detailed history of the organisation. Shows the development of choral singing in New Zealand with the establishment of events like The Kids Sing, The Big Sing and The Classic Sing. The records are fairly complete, however they do become less complete for 2009-2012. . Part of the Archive of New Zealand Music Source of title - Supplied by library The New Zealand Choral Federation (NZCF) was established in 1985. It represents chamber, community and school choirs, as well as individual choral performers. It is organised into 9 regions. For further details see website http://nzcf.org.nz Quantity: 125 folder(s). 1 album(s). 2 videotape(s). 1.60 Linear Metres. 49 Electronic document(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, printed matter, videotapes Transfers: Collection as a whole taken into Archive of New Zealand Music, transfers made from there. - To Book Collections - Copies of New Zealand Choral Federation's serials, Breve and Quire. Various publication on choral music. 3 VHS tapes produced by New Zealand Choral Federation. - To Ephemera Collection - Pamphlets for Sing Aotearoa 09, Lunchtime Concerts (2009), The Classic Sing - 2003 Grand Prix - To Photographic Archive - 3 colour photographs. 1 photograph of the Male Choir of St Petersburg, 1 photograph of Margery Charlton and Peggy Haworth, 1 photograph of Grand Prix trophy awarded during the Classic Sing. Also, black and white photographic proof prints..

Date: 1936-1937, 1953-2017

By: Royal New Zealand Ballet

Reference: MS-Group-1156

Description: Files include correspondence, financial records, contract agreements, reports, technical specification plans, music scores, sound recordings, biographical details, printed material, photographs, ephemera, and bound volumes of media files comprising photocopies and printouts of reviews and press/media pieces. Source of title - Supplied The New Zealand Ballet Company was founded by Poul Rudolph Gnatt in 1953. Gnatt was the first Artistic Director of the Ballet from 1953 to 1962. The Company received a charter from the Queen in 1984 and became the Royal New Zealand Ballet. In 1998 the company moved into its own premises adjacent to the St James Theatre in Wellington. Quantity: 26 box(es) 280 folders. 128 10" reel(s). 91 7" reel(s). 46 5" reel(s). 25 folder(s). 15 volume(s). 3 compact disc(s). 6.12 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Manuscripts, printed matter, photographs, ephemera, and sound recordings. Transfers: To Ephemera Collection - 77 posters - To Ephemera Collection - 66 performance programmes - To Photographic Archive - See photographs in PAColl-8294.