New Zealand Library and Information Association

Date: 1848-1986

By: Bagnall, Austin Graham, 1912-1986

Reference: MS-Group-1901

Description: Comprises three boxes relating to NZ Historic Places Trust; library survey (1959) with correspondence; papers re NZLA; papers re National Library; files re Bagnall's position as librarian, National Library Centre (box 5) and including correspondence, visit to Australia, National Bibliography file, manuscript in Taranaki Museum, Judy Hornabrook; Carnegie Corporation, library group papers; and a box of papers re the NZLA (box 6). Includes manuscripts of, and research material on, William Colenso; correspondence and notes on his history of the Wairarapa and files on the National Library. Further personal papers including correspondence, reports, research notes, literary drafts and printed material related to his local historical work, professional life as a librarian, bibliographer and author. Includes extensive newspaper cuttings collated for Bagnall's research into local histories of the Eastern Bays of Wellington and the Wairarapa. Source of title - Supplied by Library Librarian, bibliographer, author and local historian. Bagnall was Chief Librarian of the Alexander Turnbull Library from 1966 to 1973. One of his most significant achievements was his 35 year involvement compiling and editing the New Zealand national bibliography. Quantity: 25 box(es). 4 folder(s). 9.50 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, ephemera, photographs and printed matter Transfers: Collection as a whole taken into the Manuscripts Section, transfers made from there. - To Book Collections - 5 boxes of book catalogues and published material - To Ephemera Collection - 2 boxes of booklets and printed material - To Photographic Archive - 38 Black & white photographs, 10 colour photographs, and negatives (PA-Group-00656).

Date: 1952-1954

From: Hutt County Council : Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1293-119/19

Description: Correspondence and papers include Royal Humane Society of New Zealand re awards; office machinery, 1953; Westminster Abbey Appeal; G D Lintott & Co Ltd, Auckland and Marketing Services (NZ) Ltd, New Plymouth re decorations for Royal Visit ; coronation celebrations; Banks Theatres Ltd re Anzac Day screenings of movies at Paraparaumu and Paekakariki, 1953; The Greater Wellington and Hutt Valley Public Relations Bureau Organising Committee report, 1953; New Zealand Library Association Inc re archives and boundaries of the county; Hutt Valley Prevent Drownings Committee re campaign, 1952-1953; Hutt Valley Returned Services Association Inc Building Appeal for new building in Dudley Street designed by Structon Group Architects; England to New Zealand Air Race Appeal by Canterbury International Air Race Council; Chatham Islands County Council re county overseer, 1952; The British Empire Christian Crusade, 1952; and other miscellaneous matters Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss

Date: 1950-1952

From: Hutt County Council : Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1293-119/18

Description: Correspondence and papers include Royal Humane Society of New Zealand re awards; Upper Hutt Printing Co re `The Leader', 1952; New Zealand Library Assn Inc, 1952; Whites Aviation Ltd re 1st editon of Whites Pictorial Reference of New Zealand, 1952; Wellington Beautifying Society re tree planting, 1952; Paraparaumu Beach Progressive Assn Inc, 1952; telegram from Prime Minister Keith Holyoake re accession of Queen Elizabeth, 8 Feb 1952; Rutherford Memorial Fund, 1952; staff salaries; Royal visit, 1951; St Joseph's Catholic Carnival, Upper Hutt; Civil Emergency Organization (Wellington City); The New Zealand Institute for the Blind Appeal, 1951; re-erection of Waiwhetu Maori Meeting House, 1951; Kapiti Kindergarten, 1951; Banks Theatres Ltd re screening of movies on Christmas Day, 1950s Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss

Date: 1984

From: Ronnie, Mary Allan, 1926-2023 : Papers

Reference: 95-249-1/15

Description: Other Titles - The future of information services from metropolitan libraries or Sources of information in metropolitan areas Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1981

From: Ronnie, Mary Allan, 1926-2023 : Papers

Reference: 95-249-2/07

Description: Speech from a joint conference of the NZLA and ALA in Christchurch Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1974

Reference: Eph-B-LIBRARY-NZLA-1974-01

Description: A guide to the National Library departments in various buildings around Wellington: 44 The Terrace; Ongley Building, Thorndon Quay; General Assembly Library; Dalfo Building, Thorndon Quay; Gollin's Building, cnr Vivian & Tory Streets; Gateway House, cnr Dixon & Herbert Streets; Ford Building, Courtenay Place; Borthwick House, 85 The Terrace; Mayfair Chambers, 48 The Terrace; Turnbull House Bowen Street; Public Trust Basement, Stout Street; Cecil Building, Sydney Street East; St Paul's Hall, Sydney Street East. Centre spread has plans of the first and second floors of 44 The Terrace, and the ground floor plan is on the following page. There follows a key to the plans, specifying the offices of named staff members. The back pages show a map indicating the locations of 18 buildings used by the National Library in Wellington City. Quantity: 1 booklet. Physical Description: Booklet of 8 pages, each 320 x 210 mm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - A2004-056 - Dorothy Neal White papers, 2004..

Date: 1940-ca1970

From: National Library of New Zealand: Photographs

Reference: PAColl-4948

Description: Some Library Association Conferences between 1940 and 1956. Some Library School block courses between 1955 an 1966. Views of the site of the proposed National Library Building Molesworth Street in the late 1960s or early 1970s Quantity: 45 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1989

From: Ronnie, Mary Allan, 1926-2023 : Papers

Reference: 95-249-1/12

Description: Other Titles - What future for library education? (Script) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1996, 2000

From: Ronnie, Mary Allan, 1926-2023 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6776-2

Description: Article, `Library education in New Zealand; the role of the New Zealand Library Association' by Ronnie (7th Australian Library History Forum, 1996); and talks by Ronnie, `Memories of Otago and Southland libraries and librarians, an unmethodical wander' and `The Immortal story, the Dunedin Burns Club (Jan 2000) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1880s-1952

By: Matheson, Ian Donald, 1938-2014

Reference: PAColl-5669

Description: There are a number of photographs of the Parliament buildings, Wellington between the late 1880s and ca 1940. Three show the interior of the library established in 1865 in the old wooden building after the books had been removed to the present library (building occupied between 1899 and 1901). There are also photographs of parliamentary staff who were veterans of the Maori wars, and a group photo of the Liberal Government (ca 1908). There are photos of two parliamentary maces and an elaborate staff in wood and silver by the goldsmiths, Garrard's of London. Two photographs record the Library Association's conference in Timaru in 1952, and there are a number of portraits of men, some identified and some not. Four photographs and three negatives seem to be the personal property of Charles Wilson who was for many years parliamentary Librarian. Almost all of them depict family groups or children. Arrangement: Negatives housed at 1/2-180175 to 180177 Quantity: 37 b&w original photographic print(s). 3 b&w original negative(s). Transfers: Some of the photographs were in a folder which also contained 28 items which included letters, notes, and pamphlets. Among these were letters to Dr Scholefield, the news letter of the Socialist Church, and tracts on land reform. These have been transferred to other parts of the Library via Aquisitions..

Date: 15 April 1989 - 15 Apr 1989

From: NZOHA Country Library Service Oral History Project

By: Wright, Jean Struthers, 1912-1999

Reference: OHInt-0058/11

Description: Jean Struthers Wright describes her family background, her parent's appearance and personalities and their attitudes to discipline, politics and religion. Notes her father's involvement in the Presbyterian Church. Recalls having no contact with Maori and discusses the lack of Maori in the library profession and possible reasons for this. Talks about being encouraged to read by her parents, joining the Canterbury Public Library, a private library called the Children's Library, the lack of good children's books at the time and mentions the books Dorothy Neal White brought back from America. Details her educational history and her teachers. Talks about early employment aspirations and living through the Depression. Describes her first library jobs at Canterbury Public Library, her fellow staff members, the hierarchy of authority at the library at that time and achieving a library qualification along with Graham Bagnall and Stuart Perry through the English Library Association. Details joining the Country Library Service in Wellington as a Library Assistant in 1938, the role of G T Alley in the Service, his background and personality, selection process, wages, the building where the service was situated, fellow library and office staff and the van. Describes the first van being taken down to Christchurch by Hugh Lorimer and the official opening. Describes her duties, the range of books available initially at the Service and the building up of the collections. Gives background information on the development of library services in New Zealand. Details the formation of the Country Library Service and the development of the National Library. Mentions Cliff Collins, John Harris and Archie Dunningham. Details the way books were imported, the interloan system and the development of Index of New Zealand Periodicals. Describes the state of the main public libraries with reference to the librarians instrumental in their development. Discusses the conflict in the New Zealand Library Association during the late 1940s and the opposition to the Country Library Service from Dunedin Public Library and the National Librarian. Explains the relationship between the Country Library Service and Public libraries, how the `A', `B' and `C' libraries were defined, what services they and the city libraries received from the Country Library Service and the advice and guidance given by the Service. Gives background details about Hugh Lorimer, the first South Island Field Librarian. Gives information about the staff at the Country Library Service and subsequent library careers. Describes her own work in book selection and order work, the impact of World War II on the Country Library Service and the establishment of the War Library Service to military camps and troop ships. Details in depth the development of the Service in Christchurch with reference to staffing, book selection, relationship with Wellington office, the role of the book van drivers, relationship with local councils, budget matters, service given, her own career within the Service and various staff members, librarians and van drivers over the years. Comments on the `B' libraries in the South Island, the development of new libraries, the development of the Service centres throughout the North Island and the development of the National Library of New Zealand, Library School and the Library Association. Talks about librarians and politicians, involved in the development of these library services and about some of the future National Librarians. Reflects back over her career, recalls her library training and association memberships and details her retirement interests. Venue - Christchurch Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Venue - Miss Wright's home in Christchurch Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-00, OHC-00, OHC-00, OHC-00 Tape numbers - OHA CLS 2600, 2601, 2608, 2609, 2610, 2611, 2612 Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 304. Printed abstract contains portrait photograph of Jean Wright, a photograph of Jean Wright with G T Alley and Helen Sullivan and a group photograph of early Country Library Service staff outside Parliament Buildings dated ca 1938. Search dates: 1912 - 1989

Date: 1988

By: Dunningham, Archibald George William, 1907-1996; New Zealand Library and Information Association

Reference: OHColl-0122

Description: Archibald Dunningham, a former prominent librarian, was interviewed by Margaret Tibbles for the NZLA, as part of their oral history project. Also has interview with Bruce Jesson that was unintentionally included. Agreed with Margaret Tibbles that this could be accessioned, although the subject matter does not refer to the librarianship project. Interviewer(s) - Alexa Whaley Quantity: 5 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 1 event(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete correspondence bound with abstract.

Date: 1981

By: Alley, Geoffrey Thomas, 1903-1986

Reference: OHColl-0242/1

Description: Geoffrey Thomas Alley's recollections of individuals and their influence and part in the development of libraries in New Zealand, 1930-46. Some of those described include: Sir James Shelley; The Carnegie Corporation of New York; Alister McIntosh; A G W (Archie) Dunningham; T D H (Don) Hall; John Barr; Peter Fraser; H G R Mason; John Harris; Clifford Collins; E J Carnell; Dorothy Ballantyne; Mary Parsons; Nora Bateson; A G Bagnall. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Geoffrey Thomas Alley (Recorder) Venue - Wellington Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-000221-000223 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 1 event(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-1815. Search dates: 1981

Date: 19 May 1971

Reference: OHColl-0028/1

Description: Farewell to C W Collins on his retirement from the Library of the University of Canterbury; presentation of the John Harris Award to A G Bagnall for compilation of New Zealand National Bibliography. Speeches by C S Perry, C W Collins, J C Beaglehole and A G Bagnall. Include references to New Zealand Library Association History. Venue - Wellington Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-000413 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 event(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.

Date: 16 Mar 1973

Reference: OHColl-0045/1

Description: Farewell to A G Bagnall held by Wellington Branch and Council of New Zealand Library Association on his retirement on 16 May 1973. Venue - Wellington Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-000414 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 event(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.

Date: 1985

From: Ronnie, Mary Allan, 1926-2023 : Papers

Reference: 95-249-1/16

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1991-1992

From: Kidman, Fiona Judith (Dame), 1940- : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5399-06

Description: Assorted correspondence relating to Kidman's literary career and interests; also includes cards from Harriet, Jean, Denis, Alison and Helen, [?] Gillian Deane, Madeleine, Shona, [?] Ren, Phyllis W, Juliet, Mark and Alex Also includes letters from Peter, Thompson St, Wellington; poem by Linda Barry from [?] Griffith, ACT; Cynthia of Kaitawa, Pahiatua; Cilla [?] McQueen, Dunedin; Tiff, Cannington, Ontario; Sheridan, Mt Eden, Auckland; Janet [?] Irwin, Paddington, Queensland; Ashton Scholastic; Mary of Morrinsville; Patricia; Eileen, Wellington; [?] Jen; Iona, Dominion, Wellington; Konai, Auckland; Huia, reotorua; Mary, Morrinsville; Kathy and Syd, Westport; Joan, Christchurch; Helen McC, Napier; Ginny, Sackville, Canada; Hen Party invitation (Porirua); and letter from Kidman to David, possibly David Ling Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter (some photocopies)

Date: 1982

From: Kidman, Fiona Judith (Dame), 1940- : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-4175-041

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1940, 1965, 1972-1992

From: New Zealand Council for Educational Research : Research inquiries and reports

Reference: 2004-035-1/8

Description: Material comprises correspondence, reports and booklets including "The case for free library service" (1940) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1962-1973

From: White, Dorothy Mary Neal, 1915-1995 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7995-149

Description: Letters between Dorothy Neal White and Jim Traue, then editor of `New Zealand Libraries' and by 1971 convenor of the NZLA Conference Committee, on articles and other contributions for `New Zealand Libraries' and for NZLA conferences. Quantity: 1 folder(s).