Auckland Festival Society

Date: [ca 1959-1963]

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

Reference: MS-Papers-2402-27

Description: Most correspondents identified but also includes letter from J G [?] Brown, Blockhouse Bay Road, Auckland Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1956

From: [Theatre programmes for variety, comedy, and music-hall shows and performances toured throughout New Zealand. 1950-1959].

By: New Zealand Broadcasting Service

Reference: Eph-B-VARIETY-1956-01

Description: Programme for a variety concert, featuring the following performers whose photographs appear inside: John McKenzie Quartet (Don Branch, John McKenzie, Ray Gunter, Bob Ewing), Radio Roadhouse Team (Barry Linehan, Noeline Pritchard, Mervyn Smith), Bill Wolfgramm's Hawaiians South Sea Island Magic, Pat McMinn with the Stardusters (Jack Langford, Laurie North, Bill Langford), Ian Watkins, Peter Gwynn, Keith Bracey, James Hoskins, Rex Sayers, Doreen Harvey, Rex Wilson, Doug Laurenson, Eddie Hegan, Beryl Dalley, Oswald Cheesman, The Keysters (Nancy Harrie and John Thomson). The back cover shows an advertisement for Taniwha Blue washing powder. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs in booklet of 8 pages, 250 x 200 mm.

Date: 1904-1979

By: Hogben family

Reference: MS-Group-1942

Description: Collection comprises family papers including correspondence to Shelia Hogben from Julius Hogben and Kathleen Hogben; a newspaper cuttings folder with articles about Julius Hogben, and Hogben family certificates and academic records. Also correspondence, sketch books and memorabilia relating to Shelia Hogben. Source of title - Supplied by Library The Hogben family are a prominent Auckland based family. Julius Hogben was a well known barrister and arts supporter serving on many Auckland societies as Chairman. He married Kathleen Senior-Lawerence in 1914 and they had three children. Lawrence Hogben was a Rhodes Scholar and meteorologist. Margot (Margaret) Roth was a journalist, teacher and lecturer in women's studies; married labour historian Herbert Roth. Shelia Hogben was an English trained economist and worked for most of her career as an economist with Gallup Poll UK. Quantity: 15 folder(s). 0.15 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescript & printed material Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Ms M Roth, Australia, 2011 Transfers: Collection taken into the Library by the Manuscripts Section, transfers made from there - To Photographic Archive - Two photograph albums and five black and white photographic prints (PA-Group-00704) - To Curios Collection. Auckland University blazer badge with three detailed metal buttons (Curios-039-022)..

Date: 1978 - 1983

By: Auckland Festival Society

Reference: Eph-A-TOURISM-AFS-1978/1983

Description: Includes: 1978: Winter series [2 August - 30 September] 1978. Pamphlet / booking form Spring tours [1 October - 29 November] 1978. Pamphlet / booking form 1979: Autumn series, 4 April - 30 May 1979. Pamphlet / booking form Winter series, 1 August - 29 September 1979. Pamphlet / booking form Spring series, 2 October - 27 November 1979. Pamphlet / booking form 1980: Summer series, 2 February - 29 March 1980. Pamphlet / booking form Winter series, 2 August - 30 September 1980. Pamphlet / booking form Spring series, 4 October - 29 November] 1980. Pamphlet / booking form 1981: Summer series, 3 February - 30 March 1981. Pamphlet / booking form Winter series, 1 August - 29 September 1981. Pamphlet / booking form Spring series, 3 October - 27 November 1981. Pamphlet / booking form 1982: Autumn series, 3 April - 29 May 1982. Pamphlet / booking form Winter series, 7 August - 28 September 1982. Pamphlet / booking form Spring series, October-November 1982. Pamphlet / booking form 1983: Autumn series, April-May 1983. Pamphlet / booking form Winter series, 6 August - 26 September 1983. Pamphlet / booking form Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Sizes varying up to 240 mm.

Date: 1973

From: [Programmes and ephemera relating to festivals and competitions in Auckland, including Auckland Festival of the Arts programmes. 1930-1999]

By: Auckland Festival Society

Reference: Eph-A-FESTIVAL-Auckland-1973-01

Description: Booklet has a message from QEII Arts Council Chairman Bill Sheat, and from the Very Rev J O Rymer (Dean of Auckland). There is an essay by W Laird Thomson looking back over 25 years of the Festival. Highlighted productions include "Giselle" by the New Zealand Ballet Company, a family concert by the NZBCSO, a Festival of Country Music (portraits of Gray Bartlett, Lou Clausen, Brendan Dugan and Brent Brodie), an evening of Polynesian entertainment, organ recital by Kenneth Weir, pianist Alicia de Larrocha, a Festival Debate (NZ v Australia), a film festival, Jubilate Singers, American singer Don McLean, several plays including James McNeish's new play "The rocking cave", a radio play by Julian Dickon "A time of glass and gold", lunchtime concerts and exhibitions, a floral festival, and city tours. Cover illustration is by Gordon Walters. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 56 pages, each 244 x 171 mm.

Date: 1969 - 1977

Reference: Eph-A-MUSIC-AFS

Description: Not yet listed Physical Description: Printed programmes and flyers, up to octavo size.

Date: 1959

Reference: Eph-B-MUSIC-1959

Description: Includes programmes featuring: Auckland Junior Symphony Orchestra. Auckland Town Hall, 17 October 1959. Programme William Clauson, folk singer and guitarist. A modern master of story-telling in song. Programmes 1 and 2 in one pamphlet, with itinerary (2 copies) Czech Philharmonic Orchestra. N.Z. Itinerary booklet 1959 [typescript booklet showing accommodation locations for members of the orchestra in each city. Booklet formerly belonged to William Barsby] The Auckland Festival Society by arrangement with the National Broadcasting service presents the famous American soprano Mattiwilda Dobbs. Associate artist Geoffrey Parsons. Auckland Town Hall, 6 June 1959. Programme Devy Erlih. Accompanist Maurice Till. Town Hall Auckland, 6 August 1959. Programme (Damaged) Devy Erlih. Accompanist Maurice Till. Town Hall Wellington, 10 August 1959. Programme (2 copies) 1959 Festival of Wellington. Five Town Hall concerts presented by the New Zealand Broadcasting Service. Programme (2 copies) Louise Kentner, pianist. Wellington Town Hall, 6 June 1959. Programme Wellington Teachers' College Choral Society. Twentyfourth annual concert. Wesley Church, Taranaki Street, 12 July 1959. Programme Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed programmes, up to quarto size, some illustrated. Provenance: One item from the collection of William Barsby, 1989.

Date: 1967-1968

From: Stead, Christian Karlson, 1932- : Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-12831-143

Description: Papers, programmes, and correspondence relating to the 1968 Auckland Festival Society poetry recital "Verse and Voice" on April 2nd and 5th 1968. The programme was produced by C K Stead. Correspondence is with A J Thomas (Auckland Festival Society Deputy Director), James K Baxter, Hone Tuwhare, Kenrick Smithyman, Colin McMahon, and Maurice Duggan. Arrangement: The material was originally housed in a manila folder enclosure. The enclosure was labelled with the following annotations: "The Auckland Festival Poetry Readings 1968" and "This file includes letters from J K B, Hone Tuwhare, Colin McCahon, Michael Illingworth". Quantity: 1 folder(s). Processing information: The original enclosure is retained with the item.

Date: 1949-1968

From: Gnatt, Poul Rudolph, 1923-1995 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-11499-11

Description: Correspondence relating to his work. Not all correspondents are identified. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1978-1979

From: Munro, Donald George Alfred, 1913-2012 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-9001-8

Description: Mostly professional, and mostly to and from Australian music organisations. Includes material from rowing organisations in Adelaide (Munro's two older sons were involved in the sport). Includes: Arts Council of South Australia; Premier's Department, Adelaide; Arts Council of New South Wales; London Opera Centre; Auckland Festival Society; Ronald Dellow; Musical Association of NSW (Broken Hill Branch); Conservatorium of Music, Tasmania; Australian Music Examinations Board; Enquiry into Post Secondary Education in South Australia; Broken Hill Philharmonic Society; Public Service Board of NSW; Frank Brown [?]; The State Opera, South Australia; New zealand Consulate-General, Sydney; University of Adelaide Boat Club; South Australian Rowing Association; Adelaide Lieder Society; Queen Elizabeth II Arts Council of New Zealand; National Opera of new Zealand; Schools Commission (Australia Council); Opera Foundation Australia, Sydney; John Malcolm; Friends of the Australian Opera; J W (Jim) Warburton. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1970-1975

From: Rimmer, John Francis, 1939- : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5140-37

Description: Contains correspondence received by John Rimmer from A J Thomas, the Executive Director of the Auckland Festival Society. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1953-1993

From: Macky, Willow, 1921-2006 : Music scores, papers and sound recordings

Reference: 96-331-2/08

Description: Inward and carbon copies of outward correspondence Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts

Date: [1949-1979]

From: Joseph, Michael Kennedy, 1914-1981 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6678-001

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts

Date: 1963

From: Robertson, James, 1912-1992 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-4742-07

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holographs, typescripts

Date: 1952-1991

From: Macky, Willow, 1921-2006 : Music scores, papers and sound recordings

Reference: 96-331-2/13

Description: Inward and carbon copies of outward correspondence Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts

Date: 1962-1992

From: McCormick, Eric Hall (Dr), 1906-1995 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5292-001

Description: Inward and outward correspondence. Includes reports to the University of Auckland on his activities as a research fellow and correspondence relating to his publications. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts

Date: 1962-1994

From: Macky, Willow, 1921-2006 : Music scores, papers and sound recordings

Reference: 96-331-2/11

Description: Inward and carbon copies of outward correspondence Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts

Date: 1939-1979

From: Danilow family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6520-04

Description: Inward letters (persons entered under Name), copies of letters of recommendation re immigration of Danilow from Winnie E Fraser, copies of letters from Danilow to the Registrar, Victoria University, re Bruce Mason and to Historical Publications re Danilow's curriculum vitae Language - Letter from Vernadsky is in Russian Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1969-1974

From: Bassett, Michael Edward Rainton (Dr Hon), 1938- : Further papers

Reference: 94-067-06

Description: Contains papers relating to the Listener enquiry, 1972; National Development Council, 1969-1971; Auckland City Council, 1971-1974 and the Auckland Festival Society, 1972-1974. Also contains clippings, general pamphlets, campaign statements and publicity material relating to the 1972 elections, clippings relating to election campaign in Waitemata in 1972 and papers relating to the 1972 Labour Party conference. Quantity: 1 box(es).

Date: 1952-1962

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

Reference: MS-Papers-2402-05

Description: Inward letters to Curnow, many relating to publishing, literary periodicals in America, friends in New Zealand, mainly concerned with printing orders; identified correspondents entered under Name below. Also includes letters from Jeannie, Lakeland, Florida, enclosing photograph; Aunt Fanny, Sydney; John, Durham City; [?] John Turner, New York; Helen, Christchurch; Tony, SEATO, Bangkok; and letter to Bob, possibly Lowry. Several copies of programme, `Moon section' by Curnow, directed by Ronald Barker (CAS theatre, Auckland). Other Titles - Moon section, a play by Allen Curnow Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.