Cross, Ian Robert, 1925-2019

Date: 1973-1975

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

Reference: MS-Papers-2402-15

Description: Also includes royalty statements from Reeds (1973-1975); Library of Congress poetry reading by A C (4 Nov 1974) - Permission to LC to use recording - Notes made at LC on Boase, Courtney, Curnow and Tremayne; correspondence re review or nonappearance of review of `Collected Poems' in the `Listener' and letters concerning Wattie Award shortlist (1975); letter from C, `The Press' Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1998

Reference: Eph-A-DOWNSTAGE-1998

Description: Includes: Downstage season booklets: Green book; season 2 at Downstage - 14 April - 11 July 1998 (2 copies) Programmes and fliers include: ASB Bank International Laugh Festival l98, 22 April - 10 May [1998]. Programme "Abducting Diana", by Dario Fo. Directed by Colin McColl; set and lighting design Tony Rabbit; starring Ginette McDonald as Diana and Brian Sergent as the Chief Kidnapper. Downstage Theatre, 20 January - 21 February 1998. Programme (2 copies) and pamphlet (2 copies) Adam Play Reading series, organised by the Friends of Downstage with the support of the Adam Foundation and in association with Playmarket (Frank Austin's garage sale" by Stephen Bain; "The God boy", by Ian Cross; "As if we could be normal" by Allen O'Leary; "Sons" by Victor Rodger). 28 June - 19 July [1998]. Pamphlet "Cabaret"; book by Joe Masterhoff based on the play by John van Druten; stories by Christopher Isherwood. Music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb. Directed by Colin McColl; music directed by Janet Roddick, David Donaldson, Stephen Roche, Neill Duncan and David Long. Choreography Liz Davey. Starring Rima Te Wiata. Downstage Theatre, 19 August - 26 September [1998]. Programme (2 copies), postcard (2 copies) and flier Barclay's present Charles Dickens' "A Christmas carol". Directed by Ellie Smith; adapted by Dave Armstrong; musical director Mark Lipman. Downstage Theatre, [Nov-Dec 1998]. Programme (2 copies), ticket (2 copies) and flyer The Comedy festival. Opening night party. Downstage 1 May [1998]. Yellow invitation flyer ComedyFest presents Michael Smiley in "Confessions of a Catholic Buddhist. Downstage Theatre, 4-9 May; Bob MacLaren ... Adrift. 5-9 May [1998]. Flier (2 copies) ComedyFest presents Rainer Hersch "All classical music explained!". John Hegley "Dancing with potatoes". Downstage Theatre, 27 April - 3 May [1998]. Flier (2 copies) Gareth Farr's "Drum drag". Downstage Theatre, 22-26 April [1998]. Flier Prague's Lost Tribe present "Eulogy"; half Samoan, half German, full evil. Matt Chamberlain, Peter Daube, Dave Fane, Andrew Foster, Oscar Kightley. Downstage, 2-7, 15-21 March [1998]. Flier (2 copies) featuring photos by Sarah Hunter "Home fires", by Hone Kouka; directed by Nathaniel Lees. Downstage Theatre, 27 February - 8 March 1998. Programme (2 copies) Indian Ink Theatre Company presents "Krishnan's dairy". Written and performed by Jacob Rajan; directed by Justin Lewis; designed by John Verryt. Photo by Nick Servian. Flier (2 copies) plus entry form to win dinner for two at Little India Restaurant (2 copies) Cafe Brava presents Late Night Comedy Lounge; it's hip, it's cheap and it's very funny. In conjunction with Black Smirnoff and Stella Artois, the host with the most Hori Ahipene and a stellar array of festival stars. Downstage every Fri & Sat. ASB Bank International Laugh Festival [1998]. Flier (2 copies) "Sons", by Victor Rodger. Directed by Christian Penny. Taki Rua Productions. Downstage Theatre, 10-31 October 1988 [ie 1998]. Programme (2 copies) and flier (2 copies) Under Lili's Balcony presents "Too high the son" [re Richard Pearse], written by Stephen Bain with Tim Spite, Stephen Bain and France Herve. Maidment Theatre Auckland 5-9 May; Downstage Theatre Wellnigton 13-23 May; Govett-Brewster Art Gallery New Plymouth 27-30 May; Baycourt Tauranga 2-6 June [1998]. Postcard (2 copies) "An unseasonable fall of snow", by Gary Henderson. Directed by K C Kelly. Downstage Theatre, 13-17, 19-22 March 1998. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Booklets sizes varying below 250 mm. Provenance: Some programmes donated by Downstage Theatre.

Date: 1999

Reference: Eph-D-DOWNSTAGE-1999

Description: Includes: Massey University. World premiere of "The God boy", from the classic novel by Ian Cross. Directed by Cathy Downes. Starts 19 July to 21 August [1999] (2 copies) A R Gurney's "Sylvia", starring Jodie Dorday as Sylvia. Directed by Ellie Smith. Downstage Theatre, from 3 March [1999] (2 copies) Quantity: 2 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset prints on posters, sizes varying up to around 700 x 420 mm. Provenance: Donated by Downstage Theatre, Wellington in 2005.

Date: 1999

Reference: Eph-A-DOWNSTAGE-1999

Description: Includes: Downstage season booklets: "On the Up"; subscription season at Downstage Theatre [1999]. (2 copies) Programmes and flyers include: Adam Play Reading series, organised by the Friends of Downstage with the support of the Adam Foundation and in association with Playmarket ("The chair" by Albert Wendt; "Vagabonds" by Lorae Parry; "Double beat" by Stuart McKenzie; "Flipside" by Ken Duncum). Downstage Theatre, 27 June - 4 July [1999]. Programme (2 copies) "The God Boy"; by Ian Cross based on the book by Ian Cross. Directed by Cathy Downes; designed by John Harding. Downstage Theatre, 19 July - 21 Aug [1999]. Programme (2 copies) and flyer (2 copies) Christine Dunstan Productions presents "Lyre bird; tales of Helpmann". Written and performed by Tyler Coppin. Directed by Adam Cook. Downstage Theatre, preview 14 April - 23 April; 24 April - 15 May [1999]. Programme (2 Copies), flyer (2 copies) "Much Ado about Nothing"; Shakespeare. Directed by Miranda Harcourt. Starring Robyn Malcolm as Beatrice and Tim Balme as Benedick. Downstage Theatre, school performances 31 May - 4 June; 5 June - 10 July [1999]. Programme (2 copies), flyer (2 copies) L J Hooker Oriental Bay presents "Shirley Valentine", by Willy Russell. Directed by Stephen Ray; co-directed by Colin McColl; set and lighting design by Tony Rabbit. Starring Ellie Smith as Shirley Valentine. Downstage Theatre, 13 Nov - 22 Dec [1999]. Programme (2 copies) and flyer (2 copies) Anderson Consulting season of "Sweeney Todd; the demon barber of Fleet Street" music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Directed by Colin McColl; music directed by Michael Williams; set and lighting design by Tony Rabbit. Starring Ellie Smith as Mrs Lovett and Andy Anderson as Sweeney Todd. Downstage Theatre, 4 Sept - 16 Oct [1999]. Programme (2 copies), flyer (2 copies), ticket (2 copies) "Sylvia", by A R Gurney. Directed by Ellie Smith. Starring Jodie Dorday as Sylvia. Downstage Theatre, 6 March - 10 April [1999]. Programme (1 copy), postcard (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Booklets sizes varying below 250 mm.

Date: 1999

Reference: Eph-B-DOWNSTAGE-1999

Description: "The god boy" by Ian Cross. Directed by Cathy Downes. 24 July-21 August 1999. Flyer. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Pamphlets and fliers, sizes varying below 330 mm. Provenance: Acquired from various sources

Date: 1955-1971

By: Hill, Morris James, 1929-2002

Reference: PA-Group-00375

Description: Wellington, openings of Parliament, politicians, Governors General, show personalities, Antarctic teams, police, army, visiting diplomats and heads of state, ship visits, memorials, RNZAF, fighter planes and fighter plane training, rugby and rugby players and selectors, film censorship, conferences, agricultural air shows, artists, royalty, manufacturing industries, models and fashion parades, New Zealand Players, etc Source of title - Title supplied by Library Arrangement: Negatives housed at 35mm-18037 to 18703, 120-0881 to 0959, 1/4-071736 to 072044, 1/2-177020 to 177461. Quantity: 1483 b&w original negative(s) 78 120 strips comprising 158 images, 666 35mm strips comprising 1,976 images, 308 1/4 plate negs, 441 1/2 plate negs. Total images 2,883. Finding Aids: Library generated negative registers provide a good access point to this collection. The negatives are listed within subject groupings.. Processing information: Originally arranged and described in 1995. Reference number changed from PAColl-4814 to PA-Group-00375 in 2009.

Date: 1975-1976

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

Reference: 85-080-02/01

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1970-1980]

By: Highet, D P (Mrs), active 1981

Reference: MS-Papers-6055

Description: Comprises typescript corrected history of Marlborough from Maori mythological times to about 1845 (105 pages), with rough notes which include a draft letter to Ian Cross re use of the word `pakeha' Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Note with item from Shirley Rowe of Wadestown, `These papers were my sister's, Mrs D P Highet, Blenheim & include her notes for a history of Marlborough' Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mrs S Rowe, Wadestown, Wellington, Sep 1987

Date: [1974-1981]

From: New Zealand Values Party : Records

Reference: MS-Papers-6087-05

Description: Comprises papers re New Year Congress at Curious Cove (1977); Values Party conference (1975); correspondence with Ian Cross re party political broadcasts (1978); 1981 conference papers; and other undated papers Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1979

From: Various artists :1. [Original cartoons on the subject of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. ca 1970-2002] 2. Shore-Bennett, Beverley, 1928-. [Portrait of Vincent Aspey, MBE. ca 1969]. 3. [Concept designs for the NZSO. 1990s?]. 4. [Three members of orchestra playing. 1980s?]

By: Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989

Reference: B-194-003

Description: Shows three vignettes suggesting ways that the Symphony Orchestra could save money and increase productivity without the Government's help. The first shows a harp player with a triangle tied to her harp; the second shows the conductor instructing the orchestra that where the score calls for a rest, nobody should actually stop playing; the third suggests no hiring of overseas conductors and that players should refer to the first violin for playing instructions in a notice signed I. Cross, Chairman NZBC Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - Nevile Lodge 79 [in ink] Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and chinese white on card, 315 x 440 mm

Date: 1970-1983, 1994

From: Catley, Christine McKelvie Cole (Dame), 1922-2011 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-11651-344

Description: Includes copies or originals of the following letters: memoir of Sargeson by Janet Frame (27 Mar 1983); Sargeson to Catley (20 Jun 1977, 11 Apr 1980); Sargeson to `Mrs Free' (22 May 1970); Noreen Free to Catley (25 Sep 1984); Catley to Ian Cross (30 Jun 1977). Also group of letters sent to Catley by Michael King in 1994: Sargeson to `Bruce/Brenda' (29 May 1974); James Bertram to Sargeson (15 Nov 1974); Ralph Bodle to Sargeson (27 Aug 1976); Lauris Edmond to Sargeson (12 Aug 1977); Craig Harrison to Sargeson (28 May 1976); Heinemann Educational Books to Sargeson (24 Apr 1974); `Edith' to Sargeson (17 Dec 1981); Ralph Bodle to Sargeson (26 Jul 1977). Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts (some photocopies)

Date: [1950-2002]

By: Cross, Ian Robert, 1925-2019

Reference: MS-Group-2295

Description: Collection comprises papers relating to Cross's career as a novelist, journalist, broadcaster and administrator. Includes correspondence, television and play scripts, literary drafts, research notes, family history files, newspaper cuttings, photographs, printed material and electronic files. Source of title - Supplied by Library Quantity: 6 box(es). 1.20 Linear Metres.

Date: October - November 1985

From: Downstage Theatre Company (Wellington) : Records

Reference: MS-Papers-11801-039

Description: Folder contains voting sheets and results information for six vacancies to the Downstage Theatre Trust's Board. Includes brief biographical information for each candidate. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1970-1977

From: Catley, Christine McKelvie Cole (Dame), 1922-2011 : Photographs

By: Holcroft, Montague Harry, 1902-1993

Reference: 35mm-100829-100865

Description: Photographs of the staff and offices of the Listener magazine from the 1970 to 1977 period, possibly taken by Monte Holcroft Includes original portraits of Listener writers, including Noel Hilliard, Ian Cross, Philip Temple and Ray Knox, together with editor Alex MacLeod and programme editor Larry Pruden Also some images of these and other people working in the Listener offices These negatives were sent to Christine Cole Catley by Holcroft during the preparation of his memoir `A sea of words' (Whatamango Bay: Cape Catley, 1986). They were originally located at MS-Papers-11651-131. Quantity: 37 b&w original negative(s) strips with 145 images. Physical Description: Film negatives

Date: 29 Nov 2004 - 6, 8, 9 Dec 2004 - 09 Dec 2004

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

By: Cross, Ian Robert, 1925-2019; Gaitanos, Sarah, 1950-

Reference: OHInt-0698-17

Description: Interviewer(s) - Sarah Gaitanos Accompanying material - One page summary of interview with printed and digital transcripts Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-014019 - OHC-014022, OHC-014054 - OHC-014056 Quantity: 1 Interview(s). 7 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s) printed. 1 Electronic document(s) transcript. 7 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-5021, OHDL-000621. Search dates: 1925 - 2004

Date: 1985-1986, 1988

From: Alexander Turnbull Library: Portraits of prominent New Zealanders, taken by Kenneth Quinn

Reference: PAColl-3712-06

Description: Portraits of prominent New Zealanders taken by Kenneth Quinn. Comprises eight prints of Roy Cowan taken 31 March 1988; one print of Nigel Cox, taken 10 November 1988; three prints of Sharon Crosbie, taken 22 May 1986; and five prints of Ian Cross, taken 1 March 1985. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 17 b&w original photographic print(s).

From: [Perry Charles Stuart], 1908-1982 :[23 sketches made during Wellington City Council meetings and at a writer's conference. 1957-1964].

Reference: A-358-011

Description: A profile view, head and shoulders of writer Ian Cross. He is probably at a writer's conference in Wellington Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil on paper, 126 x 76 mm

Date: [ca 1970-1971]

From: New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation : Play scripts

Reference: MS-Papers-0442-2

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript

Date: [1926-1975]

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

Reference: 77-067-1/1

Description: Correspondents entered under Name except where unidentified Quantity: 1 folder(s). Cartoon by John McNamara, as a Christmas card

Date: [1893-1978]

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

Reference: 77-067-8/02

Description: File labelled `Old Bulletin references (New Zealand), also writers, poets and general interest' (1893-1913); correspondence with Ian Cross and clippings; articles on Maxwell Fernie and L J Cronin, Riemke Ensing; file on Spiro Zavos; and clipping re William Blake's Dante plates Quantity: 1 folder(s).