Stead, Christian Karlson, 1932-

Stead, C K, 1932-, Stead, Karl, 1932-

New Zealand academic, author, poet and critic. Known as C K Stead professionally. Publications include 'Smith's Dream' (1971), 'All Visitors Ashore' (1984), and 'Mansfield: A Novel' (2004). Awarded CBE in 1985 and ONZ in 2007. Named New Zealand's Poet Laureate 2015-2017.

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Manuscript

Inward correspondence

Date: 1979-1980

From: Curnow, Thomas Allen Monro, 1911-2001 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-2402-44

Description: Inward and outward corresponence; identified persons entered under Name below. Also includes correspondence with Dick and Betty, Epsom, Auckland; letters from Rolle, Christchurch, and letter from Michael, Tokyo, regarding his novel and New Zealand contacts. Several poems by Glover included with his letters. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

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Correspondence - Glover, Dudding, Brasch, Lilburn and L Cuthbertson

Date: 1 Oct 1972, 20 Sep 1973, 6 Nov 1973

From: Curnow, Thomas Allen Monro, 1911-2001 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-2402-43

Description: Correspondence largely to do with `Trees, effigies and moving objects'; and proofs for `Old Kauri Road' Other Titles - Mosaic VI/3 Other Titles - Old Kauri Road (proofs) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

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Correspondence - S

Date: 1960-1991

From: McCormick, Eric Hall (Dr), 1906-1995 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5292-058

Description: Includes drafts of outward correspondence Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts

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Correspondence - Inwards

Date: [1931-1994] nd

From: McCormick, Eric Hall (Dr), 1906-1995 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5484-01

Description: Includes letters from W B Sutch (and comment), Patricia Bawden, Gerda Bell, Jonathan Bennett, David Brynley, John Caselberg, Grace Coyle, Charles Doyle, Tim Garrity, J ?Fagan, Linda Gill, Brian Gregory (with Van Gogh poem), Stephen Hunter, Norma Jenkin, Philip Jones, Jan Kemp, Avenal McKinnon, Malcolm McKinnon, Phoebe Meikle, Alan Mulgan, Sara Tun-Pascoe, NZ journal of geology and geophysics, Margaret Scott, Keith Sinclair, Kendrick Smithyman (with poem for McCormick to comment on, `Te Kopuru'), Karl Stead, Joan Stevens and John Summers; letters from John Cordy Ltd, Peter Keeton Publications, Fine Art Services and Minories Art Gallery re Frances Hodgkins Other Titles - Te Kopuru (poem) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Manuscript

Inward and outward correspondence, script and other papers

Date: 1964, 1975-1977

From: Curnow, Thomas Allen Monro, 1911-2001 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-2402-12

Description: Inward and outward correspondence with family and friends; identified persons entered under Name below. Also includes letters from Dick, Hanover; Roy; Mrs Milton Starr [?], Zaro, Washington DC; letters to John, Citizens for Rowling Campaign; D & L; and correspondence between Curnow and Pauli, London; programme for confirmation of honorary degree (Dec 1975) at Canterbury University and script for NZBC series `Looking at ourselves' (1964). Quantity: 1 folder(s).

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Correspondence

Date: 1984-1991

From: Curnow, Thomas Allen Monro, 1911-2001 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-4650-11

Description: Inward and outward correspondence mainly between members of Curnow's family. Includes letters from Edwin; [?] Thayer, Titirangi; Charles and Elsie, Christchurch; and letters to cousin Faith, possibly Richmond or Pinkney; invitation to Arnold Wall's birthday held at Christopher Vine's place. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

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Correspondence

Date: 1940-1974

From: Ballantyne, David Watt, 1924-1986 : Papers

Reference: 88-012-06/04

Description: Inward and outward correspondence; identified correspondents entered under Name below. Also includes letters from Roger, Higden Cottage, Hughden Valley, Bucks; Henry, Suva; telegram from Queen; reader's comments on novel by K Sutherland; letter from John to Vivienne from Brisbane; memorandum for Vivienne Ballantyne on microfilming project; literary notes and jottings; reviews of `Till human voices wake us' by Ian Hamilton and `April the first' by D W Shirley; play outline, `Goodnight Mark'. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

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Personal and literary correspondence

Date: 1950, 1974

From: Curnow, Thomas Allen Monro, 1911-2001 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-2402-26

Description: Comprises letters from Terry Sturm, Tony Curnow (Geneva), Wystan Curnow, A H & A W Reed Publishers, Tim Curnow, grandchildren, C K Stead, Denis Glover, Douglas Lilburn, miscellaneous house painting quotes and his mother's will. Also includes some Curnow outward letters from London with photograph of Curnow and folder labelled `Late correspondence. Misc Dec `73 Take on Voyage'. Identified correspondents entered under Name below; also includes letter from [?] Walton, possibly Tim or L; [?], Auckland University; and [?], an old friend of Curnow's, writing from Manhattan, Kansas, married to Zoe with a son, Neal; and letters to Johnie; and Alan. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

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Personal papers

Date: May-Aug 1999

From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-8752-037

Description: Proposal for possible new history of Parihaka; work on the Janet Frame biography; visit of Dr John Money; Attendance at various festivals and other literary events; Correspondence with friends, family, colleagues and publishers. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

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O'Brien, Gregory, 1961- :[Original sketches and illustrations for "Paris", by C K Stead...

Date: 1983 - 1984

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

Reference: A-371-001/011

Description: Includes unused cover design, and so-called sketches or rough sketches to illustrate the book. Quantity: 11 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink drawings, sizes varying. Finding Aids: Printed inventory in box with items (CLIO # 141317)..

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Platts, Una, 1908-2005 :[C K Stead] / Una Platts. 1984.

Date: 1984

From: Platts, Una, 1908-2005 :[Portraits of Auckland writers] / Una Platts. 1984.

By: Platts, Una, 1908-2005

Reference: B-017-025

Description: Shows three-quarter head and shoulder portrait from the left of New Zealand writer C. K. Stead. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - UNA PLATTS / 1984 Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Conte crayon on paper 420 x 290 mm

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No reply or information available

Date: 1984 - 1988

From: Kirkpatrick, Brownlee Jean, 1919-2007:Papers relating to Katherine Mansfield

Reference: MS-Papers-11923-10

Description: Collection of largely carbon copies of letters to which no reply was received or the requested information was not forthcoming. Includes copies of letters to the following individuals and institutions together with a small number of replies: - Nipissing University College (Ontario, Canada) - George J Zytaruk - Eigra Lewis Roberts (Gwynedd, Wales) - Doubleday, Doran Incorporated (New York) - Editorial Bruguera (Barcelona, Spain) - Plaza Janes (Barcelona, Spain) - Centro Editor de America Latina (Buenos Aires, Argentina) - Nelson Central Library (Nelson, New Zealand) - Nelson Provincial Museum (Nelson, New Zealand) - Radio New Zealand - Fergus Dick - Canadian National Institute for the Blind (Toronto, Ontario) - Academic Press of Canada (Ontario) - Viking Press, Incorporated (New York) - The Scholarly Press (Michigan) - Books for Libraries Press (New York) - Holt Rinehart & Winston, Incorporated (New York) - Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Incorporated Book Publishers (New York) - reply included - signed Roger W Straus - Burt Franklin, Publisher (New York) - McGraw-Hill International Book Company (New York) - Mrs Penelope Charteris (Brighton) - Wellington Girl's College - Head of English - Frederick Muller, Publishers (London) - Mr Eric Stevens (London) - Clarke, Doble & Brendon Ltd (Plymouth) - Sally Giray (London) - Professor C K Stead - University of Auckland - M Lyons (London) - Schools Council - North Wales Counties Joint Education Committee (Bangor, Wales) - Editions Stock (Paris) - South African Broadcasting Corporations (Johannesburg, South Africa) - Alternative Cinema (Auckland) - Downstage Theatre Company (Wellington) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, holograph and typescript

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Poetry readings by C K Stead and Barry Southam

Date: Winter 1974 - 01 Jan 1974

From: Waiata Recordings. Recordings of New Zealand poetry

Reference: OHInt-0550/07

Description: Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT7-0031 Quantity: 1 7" reel(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - other inventory includes titles of poems recorded. Provenance: Recordings made for a long playing record

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PEN Writers' Conference, Bulls 1988: Current developments in writing II

Date: 29 May 1988

From: Stout Research Centre Oral Literary Archive

Reference: OHInt-0013-015

Description: Nicholas Hasluck (Australian novelist and poet), Sue McCauley (novelist), and Karl Stead (novelist and poet) discuss current developments in writing. Discussion chaired by David Dowling. Venue - Bulls Recorded by - Ian Wedde Venue - Flock House, Bulls Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-003184 - OHC-003185 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 event(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.

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Writers and Readers Week 1986: New directions in the novel

Date: 12 Mar 1986

From: Stout Research Centre Oral Literary Archive

Reference: OHInt-0013-066

Description: A panel discussion with Robert Stone (United States), David Lodge (United Kingdom), Keri Hulme and C K Stead (New Zealand). Chaired by Roger Robinson. Venue - Wellington Venue - Radio New Zealand Studios, Wellington Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-003262 - OHC-003263 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 event(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.

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Writers and Readers Week 1986: Fact and fiction - the personal view

Date: 14 Mar 1986

From: Stout Research Centre Oral Literary Archive

Reference: OHInt-0013-060

Description: A panel discussion, with C K Stead (New Zealand), David Malouf (Australia), Timothy Findley (Canada). Chaired by Terry Sturm. Venue - Wellington Venue - Radio New Zealand Studios, Wellington Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-003260 - OHC-003261 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 event(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.

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An Hour with Karl Stead 1986:Writers and Readers Week

Date: 12 Mar 1986

From: Stout Research Centre Oral Literary Archive

Reference: OHInt-0013-235

Description: 'An hour with Karl Stead' - a session of Writers and Readers Week, chaired by Anne Mallison. Stead reads his poems and discusses them. He also talks about writing fiction. He reads:- 'Crossing the bar', 'This time', 'A Natural grace', 'Paulina', 'On Occasion of his 42nd birthday', 'The Three Maurices', 'The Death of Norman Kirk'. Side 2:- From a sequence of short poems, 'Cloud piling on cloud', 'The Wild swans cooled'. From the Collection, 'Geographies', 'This may be your captain speaking', 'St. Francis of Kerikeri'. These are followed by questions from the floor. Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Anne Mallison (Chairperson) Recorded by - Ian Wedde Venue - Wellington Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-003484 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 event(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.

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Interview with C K Stead

Date: 21 Aug 1984

From: Stout Research Centre Oral Literary Archive

By: Stead, Christian Karlson, 1932-

Reference: OHInt-0013-233

Description: C K Stead talks about the writing of his novel, 'All visitors ashore' Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Elizabeth Alley Venue - Radio New Zealand recording studio, Wellington Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-003481 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 interview(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.

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C K Stead reading his poems

Date: 1967 - 1979 - 01 Jan 1967 - 01 Jan 1979

From: Stout Research Centre Oral Literary Archive

Reference: OHInt-0013-236

Description: C K Stead reads a selection of his poetry:- 1. 'A Small registry of births and deaths' (June 1967). 2. ' Emblems', 'Tauranga' (18/6/1976). 3. 'Sonnet 17, October 74' (at the Auckland Festival), 'To Maurice and to Maurice and to Maurice', 'Death of Apollinaire', Translation of Apollinaire's 'The Mirabeau Bridge', 'Sonnet, April 75', 'Meditorranean', 'Moon', 'Glow-worm', 'These white flowers' (March 1976). 4. From - 'Walking Westward' and 'Scoria' (7.11.1979). Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-003485 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 4 event(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.

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C K Stead; Lecture on writing fiction: New Zealand Book Council Lecture

Date: 15 Jun 1987

From: Stout Research Centre Oral Literary Archive

Reference: OHInt-0013-234

Description: Tape 1:- An New Zealand Book Council lecture on 'Writing fiction', held at Manawatu Art Gallery, Palmerston North. Stead's personal experiences in this area, a large component of the lecture. Tape 2:- Continuation of the Book Council Lecture. Venue - Palmerston North Recorded by - David Drummond Venue - Manawatu Art Gallery, Palmerston North Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-003482 - OHC-003483 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 event(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.