Christchurch graphic artist, illustrator and typographer, a contemporary of Denis Glover. He designed the poster and other graphic material for New Zealand Book Week, 1965. He sometime signed his work as "Robret".
Brett, Robert Norman, 1915-1995
Robret, 1915-1995
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Inward correspondence - Various correspondents (photocopies)
Date: 1944-1953
From: Fairburn, Arthur Rex Dugard, 1904-1957 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-1128-064
Description: Identified persons entered under Name. Also includes letters from George W [?] Buxton of Matakana; Joe at Noumea; Eric of Crop Research Division, Christchurch; a letter in code from John, Librarian at the University of Otago; part of holograph limerick; K at the Griffin Press; poems by Christopher Johnson; brochure on the Palestine situation; poem, `Stars in the spring sky'; clippings. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
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South Island Publicity Association :Some frank advice to all you hard-working North Isl...
Date: 1965
By: South Island Publicity Association of New Zealand; Brett, Robert Norman, 1915-1995; Pegasus Press
Reference: Eph-A-TOURISM-South-Island-1965-01
Description: Pamphlet with humorous illustrations by "Robret", promoting the South Island as a tourist destination. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Relief prints on pamphlet, 223 x 367 mm, folded to 223 x 93 mm.
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[Ephemera of quarto size relating to boats and boating, yacht racing and regattas. 1973...
Date: 1973 - 1975
From: [Ephemera of quarto size relating to boats and boating, yacht racing and regattas]
By: Brett, Robert Norman, 1915-1995
Reference: Eph-B-BOAT-1973/1975
Description: Includes: 1973?: The Paremata Boating Club's 50th anniversary four day Easter Regatta. Racing! Good Friday to Monday inclusive. Lion, sign of good beer [Plastic bumper decal, still atached to backing on recto side, readable only from verso] 1974: Banks Peninsula Cruising Club. Wales Yacht Race, Auckland - Lyttelton. January 1974. Souvenir programme (With cover design by 'Robret') M. Caldwell Ltd, Tuakau. C-Flex fibreglass planking; fibreglass boats without a mould. Booklet [ca 1974] Marlborough Power Boat Assn. presents Queen Charlotte '100' (km). Picton Harbour, 23 November 1974. Sponsored by Picton Promotions. Booklet / entry form Paremata Boating Club picnic. Ngati Toa Domain, Paremata. 9 February, 2 pm onwards [1974]. Flier 1975: Hamilton Jet. The great jet boat myth ... Sales folder with pamphlets in pocket [ca 1975] Outline requirements for Master of Pleasure Yacht (Ocean), April 1975. 3 mimeographed pages 1975 Boat Show. Members work schedule North Shore O.B.C. Epiglass trophy rules. 1 sheet The Power Boat Race Organisation Incorporated. Booklet, with rules and entry forms for races 1975-1976 Red Funnel Launches Ltd. Look for and travel by Red Funnel Launches. "MV Ramona", "MV Reomoana", "MV Rawene" [ca 1975]. Pamphlet Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Booklets and fliers, sizes varying up to 330 mm.
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Research relating to Robert Brett
Date: 2004, 2009-2011, 2015
From: Rollo, Lindsay James, 1926- :Research papers and photographs
Reference: Series-6109
Description: Research papers relating to Robert Brett, a Christchurch graphic artist, illustrator and typographer. Materials include correspondence, ephemera and printed material relating to Pegasus Press and printing history. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 146 Electronic document(s).
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Scripts and articles
Date: 1969-1972, date unknown
From: Bell, Brian Rodney, 1929-2000: Papers and photographs
Reference: MS-Papers-0287-01
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holograph and typescript matter Finding Aids: See inventory for details.
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Correspondence
Date: [1938-1974]
From: Glover, Denis James Matthews, 1912-1980 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0418-037
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.
Manuscript
Margaret Hayward - Interview transcripts (7A)
Date: 1988-1989
From: Ogilvie, Gordon Bryant, 1934- : Papers relating to Denis Glover
Reference: MS-Papers-7252-047
Description: Transcripts of interviews about Glover by Hayward of M H Holcroft, Robert Brett and Michael King Quantity: 1 folder(s).
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Brett, Robert, 1915-1995 :New Zealand Book Week, 8-15 October 1965 / robret.
Date: 1965
By: Publishers Association of New Zealand; Brett, Robert Norman, 1915-1995
Reference: Eph-D-BOOK-WEEK-1965-01
Description: Shows an illustration of a man, his face obscured by the book he is reading, and his hand prominently holding the book. Identity of artist Robret confirmed with reference to his signatures on illustrations in "Jobbing along" by Esther James. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s) on poster. 13.30 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Screen print on poster, 550 x 285 mm.
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Brett, Robert, 1915-1995: Coronet Peak; you'll have a wonderful time! at New Zealand's ...
Date: 1953
From: Mount Cook & Southern Lakes Tourist Company Ltd :Coronet Peak; you'll have a wonderful time! at New Zealand's finest winter-sports ground. [1953].
By: Brett, Robert Norman, 1915-1995
Reference: Eph-B-SKIFIELD-Coronet-1953-01-front
Description: Shows a stylised illustration by Robert Brett, showing two skiers. The man in the foreground is calling out cheerily to a woman skier who is waving in the background. Dated from text inside. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on folded pamphlet. Physical Description: Photolithograph on pamphlet, 265 x 110 mm.