Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand

Date: Oct 1983

By: Chalmers, Jocelyn Margaret, 1951-; Smith, Ann Gladys, 1905-1996

Reference: OHColl-0695/1

Description: Ann Gladys Smith was born in West Otago in 1905. Describes her childhood, family and moving from Glenkenich to Tapanui when she was five. Recalls schooling and attending Sunday School. Describes being housekeeper at the age of twelve, returning to high school, becoming a student teacher at the Glenkenich School and then going to Dunedin to work at the Nisbet Home for children in Andersons Bay. Talks about her decision to become a deaconess and training before going to St Andrew's Church in Hastings in 1932. Comments on the effect of the 1931 Napier earthquake on local people. Recalls her time at Auckland at St David's Church during World War II. Discusses the Emergency Precautions Services (EPS) for civilians in the event of a Japanese attack. Describes going to Inglenook Home for children in Gore in 1948 and then to Knox Church in Dunedin. Discusses her work as a deaconess particularly at Knox Church in Dunedin. Publication - Entry in 'Southern people : a dictionary of Otago Southland biography' Interviewer(s) - Jocelyn Chalmers Quantity: 2 C90 cassette(s). 1 interview(s). 2.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstract(s) to come.

Date: 1840 - 1844

From: New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs Centennial Publications Branch :Maps from Historical Atlas

Reference: MapColl-CHA-5/9/9-Acc.37938

Description: Includes reference giving coloured symbols identifying Church Missionary Society, Wesleyan Missionary Society, Roman Catholic Mission, Presbyterian Missions and North German Missionary Society stations. Also station outposts and religious frontier posts for Church Missionary Society, Wesleyan Missionary Society and Roman Catholic. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing on cream card. Scale indeterminable. 106.5 x 71 cm. Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1880-1935

By: Gibb, James (Rev Dr), 1857-1935

Reference: MS-Papers-2053

Description: His papers reflect his involvement in church, political and social affairs particularly through his pacifism Source of title - Supplied title Relationship complexity - Scrapbooks concerning church affairs in Scotland, Australia and Dunedin compiled by Gibb's wife Jeannie (MS-Papers-2054), given by same donor (Acc 74-071) James Gibb was born in Aberdeen, Scotland and educated at the Universities of Aberdeen and Edinburgh. He married Jeanie Gibb in 1881 and they sailed for Victoria in 1882, finally arriving in Otago in 1886. He was minister to First Church, Dunedin for 17 years and minister to St John's Church, Willis Street, Wellington. In 1901 he became Moderator of the United Church. Quantity: 51 folder(s). 0.95 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, mss and printed matter Finding Aids: Paper inventory which was previously available in reading room was removed on 4 December 2014 as it contained no extra information. A copy is available in the staff backfile. A calendar of letters for folders 1 to 9 is available in the back file..

Date: 1840 - 1843

From: New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs Centennial Publications Branch :Maps from Historical Atlas

Reference: MapColl-CHA-5/11/29-Acc.38161

Description: Identifies, in colour, mission stations and outposts of the Church Missionary Society, Wesleyan Missionary Society, Roman Catholic missions, North German Missionary Society and Presbyterian Church in New Zealand. Robin Kaye R224 Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink drawings on greaseproof paper. Scale indeterminable. 42.2 x 30 cm. Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1939

Reference: PAColl-4308

Description: Photograph of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of New Zealand on the steps of what is probably St Paul's Church on Cashel Street, Christchurch. The group includes church elders as well as clergy. Photographer unidentified. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Provenance: Annotation on the back of the photograph says Cowrie Papers.

Date: 1959

Reference: Eph-A-MUSIC-1959

Description: Includes: Shiralee Productions proudly presents Winifred Atwell, queen of the keyboard. Promotional booklet and pink programme flier R J Kerridge [and] Aztec Services Lty Ltd (Kenn Brodziak, managing director) and Garnet H Carroll present the queen of the keyboard, Winifred Atwell. Promotional booklet with photographs (2 copies) Shirley Carter. Pianoforte recital. Little Theatre Lower Hutt, 2 November 1959. Programme Shirley Carter, "a pianist to charm and interest any audience". Promotional card with repertoire. The Leschetizky Association of New Zealand presents John Cegledy farewell recital. Wellington Concert Chamber, 5 October 1959. Programme Central Hawke's Bay Primary School Music Festival. Municipal Theatre Waipukurau, 14-15 October 1959. Programme The New Zealand Broadcasting Service presents the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra. 1959 concert tour of New Zealand. Preferential booking application form. New Zealand Broadcasting Service presents the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor Karel Ancerl. Auckland Town Hall, 18 September 1959. Programme. New Zealand Broadcasting Service presents the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor Karel Ancerl. Soloist Jan Panenka. Auckland Town Hall, 19 September 1959. Programme (2 copies) New Zealand Broadcasting Service presents the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor Karel Ancerl. Wellington Town Hall, 21 September 1959. Programme (2 copies) New Zealand Broadcasting Service presents the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor Karel Ancerl. Soloist Josef Suk. Wellington Town Hall, 22 September 1959. Programme (2 copies) New Zealand Broadcasting Service presents the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor Karel Ancerl. Christchurch Civic Theatre, 26 September 1959. Programme (2 copies) Mattiwilda Dobbs. Solo concert presented by the New Zealand Broadcasting Service. Wellington Town Hall, 13 June; Christchurch Civic Theatre, 20 June 1959. Programme (2 copies) Andor Foldes (pianist). Bela Bartok programme of piano music. Town Hall Concert Chamber, 22 March 1959. Programme (2 copies) Ingrid Haebler solo concert. Christchurch Civic Theatre, 26 May 1959. Booking application form and 2 copies of programme William Herbert. Wellington Town Hall, 8, 10, 24 October [1959]. Flier Lili Kraus solo concert presented by the New Zealand Broadcasting Service. Christchurch Civic Theatre, 2 July 1959; Wanganui Opera House, 9 July 1959. Two programmes in one booklet (2 copies) Lili Kraus. Masterton Chamber Music Society. Town Hall, 1 August 1959. Programme Lili Kraus solo concert presented by the New Zealand Broadcasting Service. Wellington Town Hall, 30 September 1959; Palmerston North, 3 October 1959. Two programmes in one booklet (2 copies) Lili Kraus solo concert presented by the New Zealand Broadcasting Service. Christchurch Civic Theatre, 6 October 1959; Auckland Town Hall, 8 October 1959. Two programmes in one booklet (2 copies) Lili Kraus solo concert presented by the New Zealand Broadcasting Service. Napier Municipal Theatre, 14 October 1959; Lower Hutt Town Hall, 20 October 1959. Two programmes in one booklet (2 copies) R J Kerridge in association with Lew Levsohn and John Neary Pty Ltd presents the Luton Girls' Choir; musical director Arthur E Davies. First New Zealand tour 1959. Programmes 1-4 in one booklet (2 copies). Festival of Wellington 1959. The Marian Schola sings in the Church of St Mary of the Angels, Boulcott Street. 2 March [1959] Conductor Moira Dwyer; organist Phyllis Aldridge. Programme Masterton Choral Society presents Grand concert. Conductor Louise Gilmour; pianist Agnes Aburn. Social Hall, Town Hall, Masterton, 11 July 1959. Programme Masterton Choral Society presents Grand concert in the Social Hall, Municipal Buildings. Musical director Louise Gilmour; pianist Agnes Aburn. 7 November 1959. Programme Melbourne Staff Band of the Salvation Army Southern Australia Territorial Headquarters. New Zealand visit February - March 1959. programme R J Kerridge presents Niven Miller. First New Zealand tour. At the piano Robert Sutherland. Programmes 1-3 in one booklet Festival of Wellington lunch hour recital. Judith McDonald and Shirley Power, duo-pianists. Concert Chamber Wellington Town Hall, 5 March 1959. Programme Benefit concert for David Nalden (With Auckland String Players and University Singers, and Auckland Junior Quartet). [Sunday 9 August 1959]. Programme / flier R J Kerridge presents Mary O'Hara, internationally famous Irish, Scottish folk singer and harpist. First New Zealand tour. Solo pianist Maurice Till. Programme Palmerston North Choral Union. "Messiah" (Handel). Soloists Rosemary Rogatsy, Treasure Spencer, John Poole, Donald Munro, Gordon Webb. Orchestra Alex Lindsay String Ensemble. [Palmerston North] Opera House, 5 December 1959. Programme J & N Tait present Jan Peerce, America's foremost tenor. Opera House Wellington, Saturday August 29th; Wednesday September 9th [1959]. Promotional flier illustrated on both sides Jan Peerce appearing under the direction of J and N Tait. Australia and New Zealand tour 1959. Assisted by Warner Bass at the piano. Programme no 1 Jan Peerce appearing under the direction of J and N Tait. Australia and New Zealand tour 1959. Assisted by Warner Bass at the piano. Programme no 2 (autographed on cover) 2nd and final Wellington concert. Jan Peerce, at the Opera House, Wednesday, September 9th. Watch paper for details (flier only) Philomela Chorale, conducted by Edith C Black. Grand concert. Haddon Hall, 31 October 1959. Programme Presbyterian Church of New Zealand. Presbytery of Wellington combined church choirs. Festival of music. Town Hall Wellington, 1 July 1959. Conductor Malcolm Rickard, organist Peter Averi. Soloists Margaret Hunt (soprano), Peter Baillie (tenor), Reverend Charles Naylor (bass). Programme Kathleen Reardon and Keith Field. Music. The Reardon-Field School of Music. Studios in Queen Street and at Mount Eden, invite applications for tuition [advertising card] Pianoforte recital by pupils of Henry Shirley. Haddon Hall (Auckland), 26 November 1959. Programme John Tatam. Organ recital. Wellington Town Hall, 12 August 1959. programme / flyer The world famous Vienna Boys' Choir (Wiener Sangerknaben). Conductor Franz-Xaver Meyer. Presented in New Zealand by the New Zealand Broadcasting Service. New Zealand tour 1959. Programmes 1-3 in one booklet. (2 copies) Waimate Choral Society. 13th season. Second subscription concert. High School Assembly Hall, 2 December 1959. Programme Wairoa War Memorial Hall. Official opening concert, with Wairoa Choral Society and Wairoa College, with Sybil Phillips, Robin Gordon, Harry Collin and the Alex Lindsay String Quartet. 20 June 1959. Programme Quantity: 40 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Printed programmes and flyers, up to octavo size, some illustrated.

Date: [ca 1920]

By: Comrie, William James (Very Rev), 1860-1945

Reference: MS-0598

Description: Newspaper cuttings pasted in. Minister and Moderator of the Presbyterian Church; church historian Quantity: 1 volume(s) (170 pages). Physical Description: Holograph and printed matter (20 cm; ¼ red linen, red boards, marbled edges) Finding Aids: Indexed.

Date: 1827 - 1844

From: New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs Centennial Publications Branch :Maps from Historical Atlas

Reference: MapColl-CHA-5/9/4-Acc.37933

Description: Identifies mission stations by colour for Church Missionary Society; Wesleyan Missionary Society; Roman Catholic Missions; Presbyterian and North German Society. Shows aproximate areas of influence for CMS, Wesleyan and Roman Catholic. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing on cream linen. Scale indeterminable. 88 x 68 cm. Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: [ca 197-?]

By: Lilburne, Anne (Sister), 1910-1998

Reference: MS-Papers-3937

Description: Quantity: 2 folder(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript

Date: [ca 1938]

By: Comrie, William James (Very Rev), 1860-1945

Reference: MS-0599

Description: Newspaper cuttings pasted in Minister and Moderator of the Presbyterian Church; church historian Quantity: 1 volume(s) (74 pages). Physical Description: Holograph and printed matter (25 cm; ¼ faded blue cloth, marbled edges) Finding Aids: Indexed. Includes portraits and tables

Date: 1909

From: [Ephemera relating to the Presbyterian Church of New Zealand and its congregations, parishes, churches and buildings. 1900-1919]

By: Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand

Reference: Eph-A-RELIGION-P-1909-01

Description: A programme for the opening day celebrations. The inside front page reproduces the college's coat of arms, lists members of the College Erection Committee, Knox College Council, and Theological Hall Committee. Inside is the programme for the dedicatory service, including a list of addresses given by Hon G Fowlds (Minister of Education), Reverend D Borrie (first student in the Theological Hall); Primate Bishop Nevill, Rev P W Fairclough, and the Mayor of Dunedin. The inside back page gives a list of 26 students attending the Theological Hall, and others in residence. Inside back cover shows the Knox College constitution. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Navy print, on folded booklet / card, 165 x 103 mm, tied with blue ribbon.

Date: [ca 1800s-1900s]

From: General Assembly Library : Miscellaneous manuscripts

Reference: MS-Papers-10077-3

Description: Includes a letter (circa 1850) from James Brown regarding an unidentified voyage and arrival in Auckland; New Zealand Company share certificate made out to John Henry Lance of Chiswick (September 1847); a circular regarding the Free Presbyterian Church, Auckland (1853); notes on the history of Wellington Hospital; a list of early Pākehā settlers in Wellington; a list of Maori in the greater Wellington area; a list of Maori chiefs and leaders who were welcoming to the New Zealand Company and Europeans; letters regarding the oldest New Zealanders alive at the time of writing (1940); papers regarding a landing at Petone foreshore; notes regarding the baptism of Sir James Carroll together with his brothers and sister at Taradale; and letters from Sir Robert Stout, Sir David Monro, and F H D Bell. Other - Includes transcript of the James Brown Letter by M Donaldson, 2008 Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1935

From: Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949 :Collection of albums, prints and negatives

Reference: 1/4-038903-G

Description: The Presbyterian mission printing press "Te Waka Karaitiana Press" at Taupo. An issue of their magazine "Te Waka Karaitiana" is standing on the press, with a bundle of completed issues. Photograph taken by Albert Percy Godber in 1935. An original print of this image is in Godber Album Vol 100, p 7 (PA1-o-194) For another view of the printing press see 1/4-038911. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.25 x 3.25 inches

Date: 1830-1845

By: Macfarlane, John (Rev), -1859

Reference: MS-Papers-0165

Description: Includes two letters from W and E J Wakefield; sermons and other addresses Source of title - Supplied title Quantity: 7 folder(s). Physical Description: Holographs Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: [ca 1908]

By: Donaldson, Marsha Penelope, 1945-; Cain, Frederick William, 1881-1954

Reference: PAColl-1641

Description: Includes railways, bridges and churches Quantity: 16 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1930 - 1939

Reference: Eph-A-RELIGION-P-1930s

Description: Includes: Presbyterian Bookroom of New Zealand. Young Worshippers League. Album [1930s?] 1932: Kent Terrace Presbyterian Church. Service of unveiling the plaque in memory of the Rev James Kennedy Elliott. 30 October 1932. Order of service; preacher Rev James Baird 1932: St Luke's Presbyterian Church Remuera, 1875-1932. The official opening of the church by His Excellency the Governor-General [Lord Bledisloe] will take place on Thursday 7th July at 7.30 pm. Dedication service 1934: Kelburn Presbyterian Church. Dedication of new church by the Right Rev D D Scott. ... Opening celebrations, 5-6 May 1934. Order of service. 1934: New Zealand Presbyterian Young Men's Bible Class Union. Service of dedication of the Camp Tirohanga buildings, North Taieri, 31 March 1934. Order of service. 1935: Miss Mary Chappell. St John's Senior Y.W.B.C. accept with sincerest regret the resignation of Miss Chappell as leader of the class. 10 October 1935. Hand coloured folded card 1935: Presbyterian Church of New Zealand. Short statement of the Church's faith. Reprint of statement of the Church of Scotland 1935. 1935: Presbyterian Church of new Zealand. St John's Church Wellington. Assembly Sunday, 10 November 1935. Preacher Rev D C Herron, Knox Church Dunedin. Order of service. 1936: St John's Y.W.B.C. Banquet 1936. Toast list tied with blue and yellow ribbons (Hand drawn cover by Mary Chappell) 1936: Presbyterian Church of New Zealand. Young People's Day, [Papakura], 4 October 1936. Order of morning worship 1937: Kaitangata Presbyterian Church Diamond Jubilee banquet in the Church Hall, 18 October 1937. Souvenir programme 1937: St John's Women's Association. W.A. Jubilee banquet 1887-1937. Programme and toast list (hand drawn cover by M Chappell?) 1938: St John's Bible Class. Banquet 1938. (With hand drawn cover by Mary Chappell) ca 1938: "Brother New Zealander, tell me", says Mr Umrao Singh Giani. Pamphlet Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Fliers and booklets, sizes varying up to 230 mm.

Date: 1940 - 1949

Reference: Eph-A-RELIGION-P-1940s

Description: Includes: 1940: [Presbyterian Women's Missionary Union. Presbyterian Women's Centenary Commemoration Service 1840-1940. St Andrew's Church Christchurch, NZ, 14 March 1940. Order of service (cover design by J Fitzgerald, designer) 1940: Presbyterian Church of New Zealand. Centenary 1840-1940. Town Hall Dunedin, 10 March 1940. Order of service. 1940: St Ninian's Presbyterian Church, Avondale. Dedication of Sunday School Hall by the Moderator, the Right Rev J Lawson Robinson. [10 March 1940]. Order of service 1942: Presbyterian Church of New Zealand. Campaign for Christian Order 1942. Bible reading card 1945: Miss M Chappell, Dominion Executive. Pres Women's F/ship, May 24-25 1945. Name tag 1945?: Presbyterian Church of New Zealand. Service of thanksgiving on the occasion of the cessation of hostilities [1945?]. Order of service 1948: Unveiling and dedication of Centenary Memorial at Knox College. 20 March 1948. Order of service Synod of Otago and Southland. Centennial mommemoration and thanksgiving service, conducted by the Moderator the Rev W Allen Stevely. Town Hall Dunedin, 21 March [1948. Order of service] 1949: Presbyterian Church of New Zealand. Parish of Hastings (St Andrew's and St John's). 60th Anniversary celebrations, 1889-1949. Souvenir programme Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Fliers and booklets, sizes varying up to 230 mm. Provenance: Donated from various sources.

Date: 1950 - 1959

Reference: Eph-A-RELIGION-P-1950s

Description: Includes: 1950s: Wanted - a man with his feet on the ground and a Bible in his hand. Issued by the Assembly's New Life Movement Committee of the Presbyterian Church of New Zealand. [Pamphlet inviting prospective candidates to the ministry] 1952: Knox Church news. Masterton, September 1952. 1953: St John's Presbyterian Church Wellington. Centennial celebrations, 8-15 November 1953. Programme (2 copies) 1953: St John's [Willis Street] Centennial banquet. Church Hall, 12 November 1953. Ticket 1953: St John's Church Willis Street Wellington, 1853-1953. Women's commemorative service. Church Hall, 11 November 1953. Programme / flier 1955: Presbyterian Church of New Zealand. Church of St Stephen Lower Hutt. Dedication service by the Presbytery of Wellington, 15 October 1955. Order of service (2 copies) Presbyterian Church of New Zealand. Dominion Summer Conference 1958-59. Opening service. Town Hall Lower Hutt, 27 December 1958. Programme Presbyterian Church of New Zealand. Committee on Christian Education. Order of service for Young People's Day, 12 October, 1958. Booklet with cover design by Jon Elsom 1958: Presbyterian Church of New Zealand. Summer Conference. What's on? Come and see. Circular letter signed by Geo Dallard. Presbyterian Church of New Zealand. Summer Conference. Lower Hutt 1958-59. Programme 1959: Kelburn Presbyterian Church Wellington. Jubilee celebrations, 1909-1959. 13-15 March 1959. Programme 1959: Musselburgh Presbyterian Church. Opening and dedication of the new church centre, 12 February 1959. Order of service Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Fliers and booklets, sizes varying up to 230 mm.

Date: 1960 - 1964

Reference: Eph-A-RELIGION-P-1960/1964

Description: Includes: 1960s: St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Paeroa, from a 1959 photograph [Greeting card] 1960s?: Christian education. Training for mission. Published by the Committee on Christian Education of the Presbyterian Church of new Zealand [1960s?] 1960s: The Church's Ministry to the Sick. Leaflets 1, 2 and 3, For those facing an operation, For those facing a long illness) 1960: Knox Church centennial dinner, 21 May 1960. Menu and toast list 1960: Festival of nine lessons and carols, Seatoun Presbyterian Church, Choir of Scots College Boys. 4 December 1960. [Programme] 1961: Waikaka Presbyterian Parish. Jubilee 1961. Functions of commemoration, 28-29 January 1961. Souvenir programme. Ensign Print, Gore. 1961: First Church of Otago, N.Z. Centenary service. Lodge Otago Kilwinning no 417, S.C. 19 March 1961. Order of service 1962: Matawhero Parish. 90th anniversary celebrations 1872-1962. Service of thankgiving and dedication, 28 October 1962. [Order of service] 1963: St Jame's [sic] Church Bulls. 90 years life & work 1873-1963. Souvenir; [and] Service of thanksgiving, 5 July 1964. Order of service 1963: Pukekohe East Presbyterian Church. Service of dedication, 7 April 1963 [Order of service] 1963: St Paul's Napier. One hundred and fifth anniversary being the occasion of the visit of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh. 10 February 1963. [Order of service] 1964: Parish of Amuri. Centennial celebrations at Leslie Hills. 1 February 1964. Commemoration of the first recorded service of a parish minister, Rev William Hogg, held at Leslie Hills 1864. Order of service 1964: Parish of Amuri. Centennial celebrations at Waiau Church. Parish service of re-dedication, 2 February 1964. Order of service 1964: Parish of Amuri. Centennial celebrations at St Andrews Church Culverden. Parish service and dedication of organ. Conducted by Rev R S Keenan; preacher Rev R M Rogers, Moderator of Christchurch Presbytery. 16 February 1964. Order of service Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Fliers and booklets, sizes varying up to 230 mm.

Date: 1989 - 1990

Reference: Eph-C-CALENDAR-1990

Description: Includes calendars: CRT (Combined Rural Traders Ltd). Calendar 1990 (Featuring pages on Allflex, Beaurepaires, Donaghys, Hurricane Fencing, Gallagher, Caltex, NZIG, Elastrator, Roundup, Nufarm, Young's, Cooper's) Elizabeth St Tyre Service, 8 Elizabeth Street, Wellington. 1990 calendar (featuring international sporting stars) Metropolitan Opera 1990 calendar (American calendar featuring Kiri Te Kanawa on January and December pages) Presbyterian Church in New Zealand. Celebrating 150 years of the Presbyterian Church in New Zealand, 1840-1990 (2 copies) Society of St Francis Australia and New Zealand. 1990 planner "Wellington"; images by Greig Royle. Published by Randy Horwood Ltd, Auckland. Quantity: 6 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on calendars (plus some duplicates).. Physical Description: Offset lithographs, varying sizes. Provenance: Some items donated by Dr Margaret Bailey and by Janet Horncy.