Established in 1883 as a constituent college of the University of New Zealand. Became an autonomous university when the University of New Zealand was disstablished in 1961.
University of Auckland
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
General, family and Nuffield leave correspondence
Date: 1972
From: Curnow, Thomas Allen Monro, 1911-2001 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-2402-49
Description: Most correspondents identified; also includes letters to and from Leslie, All Souls College, Oxford; and letter from Edwin written in Australia. Also photograph of unidentified young man. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.
Correspondence - G
Date: 1964-1990
From: McCormick, Eric Hall (Dr), 1906-1995 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-5292-023
Description: Includes drafts of outward correspondence by McCormick. Included with letters from Brian Gregory are `Cicada moon'(poems); `For the company' (three short stories); `Thanks to Picasso' (eight drawings) by Gregory Other Titles - For the company; three short stories by Brian Gregory (Lyric Press, 1978) Other Titles - Cicada moon; poems by Brian Gregory (Lyric Press, 1979) Other Titles - Thanks to Picasso; eight drawings by Brian Gregory (1977) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts
Storage tube for doctorate, belonging to Frank Sargenson
Date: 1974
By: University of Auckland
Reference: Objects-0523
Description: Maker(s) not identified. Blue cylindrical container with body and fitting lid, with gold inscription and gold crest of the University of Auckland. Tube covered in blue book cloth, possibly leather. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 object(s). Physical Description: Cardboard cylinder with lid, ca 350 x 100 mm Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - Acc 86-132. - Doctorate signature held in MS & A.. Processing information: Description edited as part of Objects survey, January 2024. Previous reference: Curios-027-009. Previous title: Artist unknown :Frank Sargeson, Doctor of Literature, Honoris Causa. [Cylindrical container for doctorate. Auckland University, 1984].
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).
Thomas, Joan Elva 1922- :[House at no. 23 Alten Road, Auckland]. [Auckland, J.E. Thomas...
Date: 1977
By: Thomas, Joan Elva, 1922-
Reference: B-051-061
Description: Shows old two-storeyed house with dormer window, bay window, verandah. Decorative latticework at tops of verandah supports. No. 30 of a print run of 200. Title from notes supplied by artist. Reproduction of ink and wash drawing. Published at the same time as B-051-062/064. House belongs to the University in 1986. Originally built in 1850 for Richard McCleary, a soldier from Ulster. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Joan E Thomas 77; Recto - bottom right - (In pencil): Joan E. Thomas 30/200 Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 320 x 450 mm.
Thomas, Joan Elva 1922- :[House at no. 32 Grafton Road, Auckland, 1976.] [Auckland, J.E...
Date: 1976 - 1978
By: Thomas, Joan Elva, 1922-
Reference: B-051-057-a
Description: Shows old two-storeyed house with enclosed sunporch on ground floor. No. 48 of a print run of 100. Title from notes supplied by artist. Reproduction of ink and wash drawing. Published at the same time as B-051-056, 058/060. House used at the time by students as a music conservatory. Has now been demolished. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Joan E. Thomas 76.; Recto - bottom right - (In pencil): Joan E. Thomas 48/100 Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 330 x 430 mm.
[Creator unknown] :[Auckland city planning map] [copy of ms map]. [ca.1950].
Date: 1950
By: University of Auckland
Reference: MapColl-832.12eac/[ca.1950]/Acc.6701
Description: Council planning map of the Auckland city area from the Tamaki Creek to Puketutu Island to Little Muddy Creek, including the coastline of Waitemata Harbour across to Rangitoto, Motutapu and Brown Islands. Includes railway lines and un-named roads. Bays, creeks, points, heads and islands are named. Estimated publication date. Title supplied by cataloguer. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, linen backed, [scale indeterminable], 81.3 x 108.6 cm.
Woods, S J, fl 1970s-1980s :[Historic buildings of New Zealand. 1980s?]
Date: 1921 - 1885 - 1867
By: Woods, S J, active 1970s-1980s; Blakeley, Philip William, 1915-1994
Reference: A-003-042
Description: Modern reproductions of artist's impressions of historic buildings of New Zealand: Auckland University, 1921; St Bartholomews, oldest church in Canterbury, 1885; Supreme Courthouse, Wellington, 1867; Oneida Homestead near Wanganui, 1871; The Waimate Mission House, 1831; Bath House, Government Gardens, Rotorua, 1890. Possibly calendars with date sections removed. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - S.J. Woods; Recto - bottom left - [Title] Quantity: 6 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs, coloured, each image 228 x 323 mm, on sheet 280 x 372 mm, bound together with metal strip along top.
Fleming, Charles Alexander (Sir) 1916-1987 :[Montages for Christmas cards, December 198...
Date: 1983 - 1984
By: Fleming, Charles Alexander (Sir), 1916-1987; Fleming, Margaret Alison (Lady), 1917-2000
Reference: B-046-022/023
Description: Verso shows collage of the Flemings' greeting cards for the years: 1951, 1954, 1957, 1966, 1962, 1963, 1970, 1974, 1977, and one for 1984 along with a family tree (descendants). Recto shows panels depicting events from the year 1983: Albatross at Taiaroa Heads, Daniel Solander, wading birds at Foxton, cicadas, vist to Greece, Santorini, Istanbul, Assisi, Sweden, Ravenna. Quantity: 11 drawing(s) and 2 pieces lettering stuck on cardboard.. 23 drawing(s) and 15 pieces of lettering stuck to verso of same board.. Physical Description: Photolithographs, ink drawings, and photocopies, black and white, mounted on card, 357 x 510 mm.
Poetry readings and papers relating to university pay scales
Date: 12 Apr 1967, 22 Oct 1968
From: Curnow, Thomas Allen Monro, 1911-2001 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-2402-38
Description: Includes press and minutes, salaries report on Curnow's leave; poetry readings, New York, Cincinati and Library of Congress - Report to Registrar (12 Apr 1967) in US; `New Zealand Herald' article `Pay standards at universities' by Curnow and letter to editor (28 Oct 1968) Finding Aids: Inventory available.
Graduation, the Treaty of Waitangi and Kingitanga
Date: 1967-1968
From: Jones, Pei Te Hurinui, 1898-1976 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-5220-007
Description: Includes incoming and outgoing correspondence on Kingitanga coronation celebrations, poukai dates, the graduation ceremonies at Waikato University and also PT Jones' graduate ceremony where he gained an honourary doctorate, also contains essays and speeches on Maori urban migrartion, the Treaty of Waitangi and the place of Maori language within schools Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter
Thomas, Joan Elva 1922- :[House at no. 32 Grafton Road, Auckland, 1976.] [Auckland, J.E...
Date: 1976 - 1978
By: Thomas, Joan Elva, 1922-
Reference: B-051-057
Description: Shows old two-storeyed house with enclosed sunporch on ground floor. No. 47 of a print run of 100. Reproduction of ink and wash drawing. Published at the same time as B-051-056, 058/060. House used at the time by students as a music conservatory. Has now been demolished. Title from notes supplied by artist. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Joan E. Thomas 76.; Recto - bottom right - (In pencil): Joan E. Thomas 47/100 Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 330 x 430 mm.
Thomas, Joan Elva 1922- :[House at no. 23 Alten Road, Auckland]. [Auckland, J.E. Thomas...
Date: 1977
By: Thomas, Joan Elva, 1922-
Reference: B-051-061-a
Description: Shows old two-storeyed house with dormer window, bay window, verandah. Decorative latticework at tops of verandah supports. No. 32 of a print run of 200. Title from notes supplied by artist. Reproduction of ink and wash drawing. Published at the same time as B-051-062/064. House belongs to the University in 1986. Originally built in 1850 for Richard McCleary, a soldier from Ulster. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Joan E Thomas 77; Recto - bottom right - (In pencil): Joan E. Thomas 32/200 Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 320 x 450 mm.
Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :[14 cartoons published in the Auckland Star and the Sunday Star...
Date: 1976 - 1984
By: Bromhead, Peter, 1933-; Auckland star (Newspaper)
Reference: A-337-131/144
Description: Cartoons on New Zealand education and employment issues and ANZUS. Quantity: 14 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink on card, approximately A4, sizes vary.
Binney, Donald Hall, 1940-2012 :Kawaupaku, Te Henga / Don Binney. [Auckland], Waitakere...
Date: 1967 - 1983
By: Binney, Donald Hall, 1940-2012; Waitakere Ranges Protection Society
Reference: C-117-031-a
Description: Shag over Lake Kawaupaku in the Waitakere Ranges, with sea and sandhill. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, coloured 527 x 338 mm on sheet 630 x 440 mm
[Creator unknown] :Waitemata County extra-urban planning scheme no. 1, Nihotupo. [copy ...
Date: 1950
By: University of Auckland
Reference: MapColl-832.12eac/[ca.1950]/Acc.6692
Description: Council planning map of the Nihotupu urban area, now known as Waiatarua. Includes roads, some of which are named, and the Waitakere Scenic Drive. An Auckland City Council Water Conservation Area is indicated and some streams and creeks are named. 'Map No.' is printed at the bottom right without an allocated number. Estimated publication date. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, linen backed, [scale 1:7 920], 76.5 x 76.1 cm.
Transparencies of Ellerslie Race Course and University of Auckland, Auckland City
Date: January 1961, September 1963, May 1964
From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs
Reference: PA12-7644
Description: Transparencies of aerial views of Ellerslie Race Course and the University of Auckland, Auckland City, taken January 1961 and May 1964 by Whites Aviation. Also includes a street view of the University of Auckland, September 1963. Quantity: 4 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Dye coupler transparencies
Auckland Metropolitan Planning Organisation (N.Z) :South western highway outlet route, ...
Date: 1950
By: Auckland Metropolitan Planning Organisation (N.Z.); University of Auckland
Reference: MapColl-832.12eac/[ca.1950]/Acc.6695
Description: Map of roads in the Manukau County including the Borough of Manurewa, the Borough of Papatoetoe and the Borough of Onehunga. Includes Gloucester Park, Mangare Harbour, the Bridge and the Domain, Onehunga Wharf and Puhinui Stream, all of which are named. Estimated date. Inscriptions: mat verso - Title of map inscribed in pencil. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, [scale 1:7 920], 240.4 x 76.5 cm.
Commercial slides of New Zealand
Date: [ca 1950-1970]
From: Edwards, Muriel, 1907-1981: Slides taken around New Zealand
By: Hatwell, Neville, 1918?-1969; Robin Smith Photography Ltd
Reference: PA12-10641
Description: Commercial slides from various publishers collected by Muriel Edwards. Named photographers are Robin Smith and N Hartwell. Images are published by Colourful New Zealand (Timaru), Tasman Colour Slides, and Fotocentre Colourview (Oamaru). Contains tourist shots from around the North and South Island, with towns, waterfronts, mountains, church buildings, and gardens all areas of focus. Quantity: 24 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Colour transparencies