Chief Librarian of the Alexander Turnbull Library 1973-1990. Has written extensively on the history and purpose of research libraries and the nature of research.
Traue, James Edward, 1932-2023
Correspondence
Date: 1987-1991
From: Curnow, Thomas Allen Monro, 1911-2001 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-6371-14
Description: Inward and outward correspondence; includes letter from Paul, Hamilton. Other correspondents identified and entered under Name. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescripts
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).
Baillie, William Jeavons Hall, 1941-:Slides, photographs, and other material
Date: 1965-1985
By: Baillie, William Jeavons Hall, 1941-; Dell, Sharon, 1951-
Reference: ATL-Group-00838
Description: Transparancies cover overseas trips taken by Jeavons Baillie during the late 1960s and early 1970s, friends and family, holidays in New Zealand, and his Thorndon garden. Other images depict before and after situations relating to the concervation of Pacific, Maori and European artifacts Most of the Black and white prints recorde light tests done on a model of the National Library Gallery in the early 1980s. The coloured polaroid prints show Turnbull events and personalities, flower arrangements in the Turnbull Library, concervation subjects and unidentified building interiors and art exhibitions. 13 large colour transparencies show interiors of the Gear Meat works Petone Arrangement: Negatives at F 177564 1/2 - F 177568 1/2, and in 35mm registers at 18729 - 18734. Transparencies in PA12 sequence at PA12 0221 - PA12 0249 Quantity: 529 colour original transparency/ies. 37 b&w original photographic print(s) 52. 52 colour original photographic print(s). 11 b&w original negative(s) Six of these are 35mm stripes comprising 36 images. 4 C90 cassette(s). Transfers: To Ephemera Collection - Four postcards.
Cows ... cookbooks ... and a brief description of the whole world : a history of print ...
Date: 26 Aug 2000
Reference: OHColl-0582/1
Description: The following papers were given at the sixth annual History of Print Culture in New Zealand Conference held at the National Library of New Zealand. `Australian periodicals and book history', a paper given by Elizabeth Webby outlining the progress of the Australian `History of print culture' project, which is called `A history of the book' in Australia. `...was, and is, the book': Alan Loney, Ted Jenner and `Ibykos', a paper given by Peter Hughes backgrounding private press printer Alan Loney who has operated Hawk Press, Black Light Press and Holloway Press. Focuses on Loney's production of Ted Jenner's work. `The New Zealand dairy exporter', a paper given by Maria O'Connor looking at the monthly essay competition in the women's pages of the Dairy exporter between 1927 and 1940. `Edmonds cookery book: from marketing tool to national icon', a paper given by Nadine Burnett describing how a functional cook book has become a nostalgic symbol of New Zealand traditions and values. `Fiction, libraries and the reading public in colonial New Zealand : report on progress', a paper given by Jim Traue examining the enthusiasm for reading in colonial New Zealand, based on a statistical analysis of the nature of public libraries, readers and their collections between 1840 and 1938. `grace': who's got it?' a paper given by Sarah Jones exploring the reception of `grace' (periodical) in the New Zealand market as evidence of New Zealand women wanting `mindfood' from their monthly magazine purchase. `Man Sing Times', a paper given by Nigel Murphy examining the first Chinese language periodical published in New Zealand . `Taiki E', a paper given by Stephanie Pohe describing a new Maori magazine for school children. `The work of Raureti Te Huia (1885-1950); and the speaker's role as kaitiaki of his writings'/taonga', a paper given by Rovina Maniapoto-Anderson. `Power and the scandal of editing : the case for a brief history of the whole world', a paper given by Alan Loney describing the establishment of a literary magazine in 1995. Summing up by Brian Opie Venue - National Library, Wellington Quantity: 5 C90 cassette(s). 1 folder(s). 1 event(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available Brief descriptions of the papers given in conference programme.
Traue, James Edward, 1932- : Papers relating to G E L Westbrook
Date: [ca 1962-1965]
By: Traue, James Edward, 1932-2023
Reference: MS-Papers-10901
Description: Seven letters, 1962-1965, and notes made by J E Traue, 1965, in the Bancroft Library, Berkeley, California, on the papers of Julian Dana. Correspondence relates to his interest in Westbrook's book `Gods who die' published 1935, and Traue's trace sources on Westbrook and his correspondent J Dana. Includes two letters from Marc T Greene who knew Westbrook in Samoa Other Titles - Gods who die Relationship complexity - See Westbrook papers, MS-Papers-0061, 79-270. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescript Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mr Traue, 1982
Howard-Hill, Trevor Howard, 1933-2011 : Letters
Date: 1963-1968
By: Howard-Hill, Trevor Howard, 1933-2011
Reference: MS-Papers-8724
Description: Letters to Trevor Howard-Hill while he was in London in the 1960's from a number of other ex-patriate New Zealanders, mainly in the library profession or in academia, including Fleur Adcock. Also, some letters from New Zealand, giving news and prospects of employment. Source of title - Supplied by Library Quantity: 2 folder(s). 0.04 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts
Correspondence
Date: 1996
From: Greenaway, Richard Lawrence Norman, 1948- : Papers relating to historical research
Reference: MS-Papers-5603-1
Description: Replies to request by Greenaway for information and reminiscences of R M Burdon, about whom Greenaway was writing an article for the `Dictionary of New Zealand biography' Accompanying material - Covering letter from R Greenaway in Folder 1 Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Turnbull Library events
Date: ca1987-1991
From: National Library of New Zealand: Photographs
Reference: PAColl-5801-3
Description: Launch of publication "Katherine Mansfield Manuscripts in the Alexander Turnbull Library", Alexander Turnbull's birthday celebration and farewell to Jim Traue 1990, Alexander Turnbull Library's Founder's Day celebration 1990, Turnbull Library staff reunion late 1980s, Depositing of the Korean War Veterans Roll of Honour 1991, Alexander Turnbull's 121st birthday celebrations 1989, Reception for the Holmes Miller papers 1990. Quantity: 22 b&w original photographic print(s). 2 colour original transparency/ies.
Correspondence (A-Z and unidentified)
Date: [1976]
From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection
Reference: 85-080-01/18
Description: Correspondence and other papers relating to King's time as the Katherine Mansfield Fellow at Menton in 1976; identified persons entered under Name. Also includes letters from Maureen, London; Geoff, an Australian journalist based in Papua New Guinea; Colin, an Australian artist; [?] Ande [?] Barrett, Devonport, Auckland; and Bill, an Edinburgh photographer. Outward letter to Murray. Language - One letter in French (untranslated) Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Photographs belonging to Jeavons Baillie relating to the National Library, the Alexande...
Date: [ca 1864-1984]
From: Baillie, William Jeavons Hall, 1941-:Slides, photographs, and other material
Reference: PAColl-4844-1
Description: 24 prints of light tests on a model of the National Library gallery, aerial views of houses between Ascot Street and Bowen Street Wellington, photographs of the plans and elevations of the Kelburn tea Kiosk and flower arrangements, events and people associated with the Alexander Turnbull Library There is also material relating to conservation issues. A workshop on how to cope with a disaster, documents in a decayed state, and interiors of public buildings and art museums which may have somthing to do with reading light levels Quantity: 37 b&w original photographic print(s). 52 colour original photographic print(s). 13 colour original transparency/ies All 5x4 transparencies.
Barton, Cranleigh Harper 1890-1975 :The soldier sentinels, Avon, ChCh. [1950s?]
Date: 1930 - 1970
By: Barton, Cranleigh Harper, 1890-1975; Traue, James Edward, 1932-2023
Reference: A-227-479
Description: Shows River Avon lined with poplar trees Other Titles - Christchurch Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - Cranleigh Barton Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on laid paper 195 x 287 mm Provenance: Donation: Mr J. E. Traue, Wellington, 1990
National Library staff and trustees
Date: 1984-1995
From: National Library of New Zealand: Photographs
Reference: PAColl-5801-4
Description: Quantity: 123 b&w original photographic print(s). 6 colour original photographic print(s).
Licensed Victuallers' Association (Wellington) :Gentlemen, The Licensee of this hotel i...
Date: 1976
From: [Posters advertising or promoting taverns, bars and nightclubs. 1900-1999]
By: Traue, James Edward, 1932-2023
Reference: Eph-C-TAVERN-1976-01
Description: An arrangement of text with the logo of the association at the top. Refers to the Licensing Act which prohibits gambling, the presence of minors in bars and the sale of liquor to those under 21 years of age. Warns about behaviour which could increase the road toll. Dated by donor. Possibly refers to the 1962 Sale of Liquor act. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph on poster, 480 x 363 mm. Provenance: Two copies: one donated by Jim Traue in 1976; the other donated anonymously by a staff member in 2000.
Traue, James Edward, 1932- :Photograph of American Library Association convention, St L...
Date: 1964
By: Traue, James Edward, 1932-2023
Reference: PAColl-7402
Description: Photograph of group at the American Library Association convention at St Louis, Missouri, 1964, taken by an unknown photographer. Inscriptions: Verso - bottom left - American Library Association convention at St Louis, Missouri, 1964 Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Gelatin silver print 9.5 x 11.7 cm Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Papers-7668.
Records
From: Australian Joint Copying Project : Miscellaneous Series microfilm
Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-20-2775
Description: Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.
[Posters advertising exhibitions, and other events, associated with the Alexander Turnb...
Date: 1985 - 1989
Reference: Eph-C-TURNBULL-1985/1989
Description: Includes: Alexander Turnbull Library Christmas Picnic at Wilton Bush; Sunday 14 December 1986. [Poster concocted by Walter Cook with thanks to Aubrey Beardsley]. (2 copies). Gordon H Burt; Photographs from the Alexander Turnbull Library. National Library Gallery, Wellington, 2 June - 9 July 1988. (2 copies). Great War Photographs. Pictorial Collections Gallery, Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington. How did I become the oldest library assistant in the Turnbull Library? [ Political comment on the restructuring of the Turmbull Library in 1989 where staff were classified as crucial, important, and useful. Caption by John Sullivan in 1989. This poster is a blow-up of the 1989 original, made by staff member Mike Richie for his farewell speech 26-8-1994. The Book Beautiful; A selection of finely printed books from the collections [of the Alexander Turnbull Library]. Exhibition flyer, 1985. Turnbull Winter Lectures; The Book. A course of four lunchtime lectures for the Friends of the Turnbull Library, June - July 1986 at St Andrews on The Terrace. Lectures by - Michael King. Graham Beattie. Alan Loney. Jim Traue. (2 copies). Turnbull Winter Lectures; The Media. A course of four lunchtime lectures for the Friends of the Turnbull Library. St Andrews on The Terrace, June - July 1985. Lectures by - Hugh Rennie. Brian Priestley. Helen Paske. Tom Scott. (2 copies). Quantity: 7 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on poster. Physical Description: Photolithographs on posters, sizes varying up to 500 x 350 mm. Provenance: Donated at various times.
Album relating to career as librarian
Date: 1979-1989
From: Ronnie, Mary Allan 1926- : Chiefly photographs taken during Ronnie's travels overseas and in New Zealand
Reference: PA1-q-1164
Description: Photograph album compiled by Ronnie containing photographs of images related to her work in libraries, 1979-1985. Photographs mainly taken by unidentified event photographers. Album covers library related events Ronnie attended, including: the 1975 International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) Regional Conference in Canberra; final graduation at the New Zealand Library School, with Education Minister Mervyn Wellington and Laurie Cameron (1979); dinner during Library of Congress Center for the Book Tour in Hawaii with Dorothy Chandler and unidentified Hawaiian woman (1979); farewell from the National Library (Dec 1981) with various staff members (also Alexander Turnbull Library staff); with Prime Minister Robert Muldoon at the launch of the final volume of Graham Bagnall's National Bibliography; Bob Duthie's farewell with Wynne Colgan; the launch of the Kurzweil reading machine for the blind with Mervyn Wellington; and with Catherine Tizard, Bill Clark, and an unidentified donor at the unveiling of a photo of the Ponsonby Boys Drum & Fife Band at the Leys Institute. Auckland Public Library events include: the opening of a bible exhibition with David Lange and C Reed; Saving the Whirinaki Forest Park exhibition with David Bellamy and Tizard (Sep 1984); the blessing of a Maori carving and the opening of a Maori Manuscripts exhibition with Canon Kaa, Tizard, and Rewa Fletcher-Cole (Nov 1984); and a book sale at the Library (March 1985). Photographs also contain unidentified persons. Also contains an image of Ronnie on a Dart River Jet Safari en route to a conference in Queenstown. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Ringbound photograph album with plastic floral covering on carboard cover
Friends of the Turnbull Library :Turnbull Winter lectures; a course of four lunchtime l...
Date: 1986
By: Friends of the Turnbull Library
Reference: Eph-C-TURNBULL-1986-01
Description: Poster is an arrangement of text listing dates, speakers and their topics. Speakers were to be: Michael King, author. "Paving stone or mill-stone?". 17 June Graham Beattie, publisher. "Times of change and opportunity". 24 June Alan Loney, book designer and printer. "Book design in the computer age". 1 July Jim Traue, librarian. "The collectors". 8 July Two copies held. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print, 420 x 290 mm.
Brock, Eliza, fl 1855 :The Nantucket Girl's song, February 1855, Russell, Bay of Island...
Date: 1855 - 1999
By: Traue, James Edward, 1932-2023
Reference: Eph-C-WOMEN-1855-01
Description: Shows the text of the song, with border illustrations of posies, sailing ships, the American eagle, a girl's portrait, bird' nest, weeping willow. At lower centre is a whale and whaling ship and rowboats. Note on verso states: "From a journal kept by Eliza Brock, wife of Peter C Brock, master of the Nantucket ship 'Lexington' on a whaling voyage from May 1853 to June 1856. The journal is in the manuscript collection of the Nantucket Historical Association". Displayed in National Library Lower Ground Conference Room for Wellington School Services conference "Well-packaged; the power of poetry", 14-15 May 2003. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on poster. Physical Description: Colour photolithograph, on poster 357 x 281 mm. Provenance: The poster was passed to Jim Traue by Al Cosby, American former researcher in the Alexander Turnbull Library.
Brockie, Robert Ellison, 1932- :[Panorama of area in front of Parliament Buildings, sho...
Date: 1966 - 1971
By: Brockie, Robert Ellison (Dr), 1932-; Traue, James Edward, 1932-2023
Reference: A-339-002-a
Description: Shows politicians, pigeons and people in front of buildings and vehicles. From left are: Government Buildings (wooden), the Cenotaph, the spire of St Andrews on the Terrace, Turnbull House, Bowen Street, John A Lee (?), ... Parliament Buildings, three statesmen including Keith Holyoake and Robert Muldoon, the Parliamentary Library, Hill Street, St Paul's Cathedral and the Dean, Scotts, Whites Ltd, printers, Molesworth Street, the Capitol Dining Room, a fish shop, the Backbencher building, further shops, McKenners. The date 1966 is on a truck near the right. Inscriptions: Recto - centre right - 1966; Verso - bottom right - R Brockie / 44653 / 48 Morehouse St / Wadestown / Wgtn / 1971 Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: Photocopy on long sheet, approximately 457 x 3920 mm.