Canterbury Region (N.Z.) - Social conditions

Date: 08 July 1999 to 02 June 2001 - 08 Jul 1990 - 02 Jun 2001

Reference: OHColl-0841

Description: Interviews from residents of Governors Bay, Banks Peninsular, talking about their lives and events and history of the area. Includes a recording of excerpts from the 75th Annual General Meeting of the Cholmondeley Children's Home Board 18 March 2000. Interviewees are John Allan, Lachlan Griffen, Hillary Hawes and Coyla Radcliffe-Olliver. Interviewer(s) - Michael White, Lyn Wright Awards/funding - Project received an Award in Oral History Arrangement: Abstracts: OHA-5683 - OHA-5687 Original recordings: OHC-015828 - OHC-015833 Quantity: 6 C90 cassette(s). 4 printed abstract(s). 5 interview(s) (Two interviews 1999 and 2001 with Lachie Griffen). 1 event(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete. Processing information: Interviews not yet described

Date: [1970-1995]

From: Alington, Margaret Hilda, 1920-2012 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7285-09

Description: Clippings relating to aspects of the history of Christchurch and of Banks Peninsula Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1926

By: Thomson, John James, 1846-1933

Reference: MS-2147

Description: Copied in the Alexander Turnbull Library, 1959, from a typed transcript loaned by Mr A A St Clair Murray Murray-Oliver Quantity: 1 volume(s) (8, 4, 14 f). Physical Description: Typescript (27x22 cm, red linen)

Date: Jan-Oct 1941

From: Albiston, Isobel Shirley, 1921-1995 : Diaries and autograph book

Reference: MSX-6392

Description: Diary kept by Albiston following her and her mother's move to Christchurch where she left the civil service and moved into employment in Texaco, a private company activities, books read, church afficiliations, the effect of the war on New Zealand, the world and Jews, etc Quantity: 1 volume(s).

Date: 1938-1939, n d

From: Searell, Harriet Alice, b 1862? : Memoirs

By: Searell, Harriet Alice, 1862?-

Reference: MS-Papers-8077

Description: Memoirs begun by Searell in Aug 1938, received from the bookbinder on 15 Nov 1939 when she added lists of children, grandchildren etc, and a poem by Thomas Searell and an obituary for him pasted in. An article about the 60-year marriage of Mr and Mrs Edwin Fenwick is pasted in the back. The memoir has been corrected and added to in Searell's hand. The memoirs are a chronological account of the Searell family, written at the request of the writer's nephews and nieces. She describes their voyage out on the `Canterbury' in 1865, settling in Christchurch, their schooling, moving to Cust in 1873 then to Papanui in 1883. Harriet Searell became a governess, she was also an organist at St Paul's Church, Papanui. Later she became an office clerk, built a small weekend dwelling at South Brighton, lists her winning speeches in competitions from 1912 to 1917. She finishes with `Incidents and accidents' beginning in 1823. She writes of all her family members, their education - the boys at Christ's College - their occupations, where they lived in New Zealand and their musical activities. Her father was variously engaged in milling and later in the other pursuits. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1990-1994]

By: Jenner, Maurice George, 1926-2001

Reference: MS-Papers-7104

Description: Reminiscences by Jenner of his childhood and family life, school experiences and life in Christchurch under the titles `The Last resort...' (published in the Dominion Sunday Times, 19 Aug 1990), `Mick, Dan, and Bob's mob', `The Great adventure', `Family food and school lunches', `Friday .... drill day', `Power pluses and Victoria sedans', `Saturday sixpence', `Family radio in the thirties', and `The Technology of washday' Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescripts (some photocopies) Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mrs L Jenner, Hoon Hay, Christchurch, per Mr Eamonn Bolger, National Archives of New Zealand, May 2001

Date: [1949]-1999

From: Berzins, Baiba, fl 1960-2000 : Papers relating to the Coates family

Reference: MS-Papers-6723

Description: Comprises list of contents and background information on the collection and the Coates family, particularly relating to the links with Latvia, by Berzins; note on copyright and access to the papers; 11 letters from Kitty Coates to Lucija Berzins describing family matters and aspects of life in Rotorua and New Zealand (1949-1955); six letters from Percy Coates to his niece Lucija Berzins in which he writes particularly of his family and also of life in Timaru (early 1950-1962); letter from Jimmy Coates to Lucija Bezins with letter from Percy Coates to him, with `Reminiscences of a a new chum'; and transcript of the `Reminiscences', probably transcribed by Jeannete Coates; and copy of obituary for Lucija Berzins by Baiba Berzins (1999). Also photocopy of photograph transferred to Photgraphic Archive. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Transfers: To Photographic Archive - Copy of photograph taken in 1949 of Arthur and Kitty Coates, Win Kellett, Susan Kellett (now Baing), Margaret and Percy Coates.

Date: [1920-1938]

From: Ward, Louis Ernest, 1866-1938 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7595-3

Description: Compilation of clippings, notes and summaries on the history of Canterbury; includes sketch plan of Port Lyttelton; part of log for the `Derwent' (1878); photograph of Remenyi Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: List compiled by Ward in folder. Map of Port of Lyttelton

Date: 1875-1883

From: John Martin, Solicitors of Edinburgh : New Zealand letters

Reference: MS-Papers-6509-02

Description: Letters from William Campbell, the Presbyterian minister at Hanmer and Waiau, North Canterbury, to his brother, Patrick, in Edinburgh. Requests money for his investment account, complains of lack of a house and of good books; describes trying to find a living for Henry Carpenter, who can only do light work. Also describes sinking wells and setting up his household and farmlet, and local news, such as the rise in the population of the area, and the building of a bridge over the Waiau River. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1884-[1886]

From: Holland family : Papers

Reference: MSX-5234

Description: Diary kept by Lily March from 1 Feb 1884 to June 1886 in which she describes her family activities, social events, visiting, musical events etc. Other hands have written in the volume. Also includes notes re church services and recipes, and remedy for dysentery. Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Holograph

Date: August 2012 - September 2013

By: Hepburn, Linda, active 2011-2015; Low, Ruth Entwistle, active 2003-2015

Reference: OHColl-1063

Description: Collection comprises ten interviews conducted by Linda Hepburn and Ruth Low with elderly residents from the wider South Canterbury community for the oral history project 'Tales of a Century - South Canterbury stories from the last 100 years'. The interviewees were: Doug Barwood, Ray Bennett, Peter Bryant, Eric Chittock, Isobel Dore, Hilda Hawke, Doug Muff, Peggy Robinson, Muriel Shepherd, and Phyllis Shires. Project received Award in Oral History funding from Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage in 2012 under the title 'South Canterbury stories'. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 70 digital image(s). 129 digital sound recording(s). 28 Electronic document(s). 2 folder(s). 10 interview(s). 10 printed abstract(s). Search dates: 2012 - 2013

Date: 1950 - 1959

Reference: Eph-A-EXHIBITION-1950s

Description: Includes: 1950: Industrial Jubilee Exhibition. Show Buildings John St., Wellington, 11-28 October 1950. Souvenir catalogue (2 copies) 1952: Wellington Show and Industrial Fair. Show Buildings, John Street Wellington, 8-31 May 1952. Souvenir catalogue (2 copies) 1953: First New Zealand Easter Show, under the auspices of the Auckland Agricultural and Pastoral Association and the Auckland Manufacturers' Association. Epsom Showgrounds Auckland, 1-11 April 1953. Prospectus 1954: Wellington Show and Industrial Fair. Show Buildings, John Street Wellington, 7-23 January 1954. Royal visit souvenir 1959: South Canterbury Centennial Exhibition 1859-1959. "One hundred crowded years". Caroline Bay Hall, Timaru, 13-18 October 1959. Catalogue. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints, flyers, sizes varying up to 240 mm.

Date: 2000-2007

By: Armstrong, Elaine, active 2007-2010; Mackintosh, Pamela Mary, active 2010-2016

Reference: ATL-Group-00106

Description: Collection of digital materials created by Elaine Armstrong relating to her interest in the pictorial history of the North Canterbury area. Comprising of a digital photograph and an electronic file. Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 digital photograph(s). 1 Electronic document(s).

Date: 1994

Reference: Eph-D-PRINTING-1994-01/02

Description: Two posters: 1. Great Aunt Annie. Auntil Annie was tal[l] when she first appeared ... Great Aunt Annie; are you being heard. Answering back / Novena Tunnicliffe, 25 April 1994. 2. Answering back; a good face on it. ... Miss Douglas would cry sometimes "These nor-westers affect me awfully". [Re Mary Sophia Douglas of 3ZB Children's Hour. Mentions Harry Ell and Leonard Cockayne]. Are you being heard? / Mil J Mathews [1994] (2 copies) Quantity: 2 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress on newsprint, 575 x 795 mm.

Date: 1873-1874, n d

By: Cryer, Henry, 1843?-

Reference: MS-Papers-6437

Description: Comprises five letters (one undated) from Henry Cryer in Christchurch, Canterbury, to his sister in England. He describes his voyage to Lyttelton on the `St Leonards' arriving 23 Sep 1872, his first impressions, his delight with his new country, the landscape, his journeys into the countryside and other aspects of pioneering and immigrant life. He writes of his work and working conditions, wages, and is intent to persuade his parents to emigrate also. He writes, `I can live like a lord out here'. His spelling is idiosyncratic. Source of title - Supplied title Accompanying material - St Leonards' passenger list (2 leaves) from Archives New Zealand (IM 15/18) Quantity: 1 folder(s) (5 pieces). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Purchased from Stride & Co, Chichester, Sussex, Oct 1998

Date: 1 Jan 1888-1 Aug 1889, [2000?]

By: Wolff, Johanna, 1869-1889

Reference: MS-Group-1332

Description: Corrected photocopied transcription of original diary in German kept by Johanna Wolff, and translation and transcription of the diary kept by her from Jan 1888 to 1 Aug 1889 in which she describes life on the family farm at Styx. Includes an introduction and supplement by E W Heine, a family tree, acknowledgements of the various stages of the project, recipes, copies of photograph of Johanna Wolff and maps showing the location of the Wolff family's farm, glossary of people, places and other items, etc. Wolff recorded the weather, basic family activities such as cooking, sewing, washing, trips such as going to Christchurch for shopping, visitors to the farm, celebrations, church attendance and so on, more or less on a daily basis Source of title - Transcribed Other - This diary (MS-Papers-8078) was produced by the combined efforts of Karl von Wolff, Hanover, who transcribed the original German diary; Dr Margaret Sutherland who translated the diary on to tape; and Jean Jefferson who typed the English copy from the tapes Accompanying material - Supplementary information supplied by Eric Heine; and details of location of original diary from Karl Wolff Quantity: 2 folder(s). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript with illustrative material (includes photocopy) Provenance: The original is in Germany. The family has made several copies and given them to institutions including the Canterbury Museum.

Date: 1990-1995

By: Seyb, Philip Stanley, 1900-1997

Reference: MS-Papers-7964

Description: Holograph draft of reminiscences of Philip Stanley Seyb, written in 1990 and updated in 1995, mostly covering the years from 1900 to 1930. He describes his family background, life on the family farm at Glen-iti, South Canterbury, the death of his mother in 1904, starting and continuing at school, studying to become a school teacher, and his teaching career. Also includes interludes where he responds to family members' inquiries for further information, photocopies of photographs, and other memorabilia. Includes transcript of memoir. Cover photograph is of painting by W Greene who used Seyb horses as models for frontispiece from centennial history of Timaru. Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 2 folder(s). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph and typescript with photocopies of photographs

Date: 19 Mar 1913-14 Dec 1914, 1918

By: Hall, William Arthur, 1891-1915

Reference: MS-Group-1237

Description: Diary kept by Hall who emigrated to New Zealand in 1913 and worked on the West Coast in mines, including Blackball, and various parts of Canterbury including Christchurch, as a general labourer and handyman; includes accounts, expenses, a record of the noon weather while he was sailing, notes etc. The diary covers 19 Mar 1913 to 14 Dec 1914; Hall did not record in it every day. Included are observations and his participation in union and strike activity on the West Coast. Also a certificate of service from the New Zealand Government. Also includes biographical notes supplied by Mrs Carr Source of title - Supplied Accompanying material - Biographical notes supplied by donor Quantity: 1 volume(s). 1 folder(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph and mss Transfers: To Photographic Archive - Photograph of Hall in army uniform.

Date: 1 Nov-20 Dec 1941

From: Albiston, Isobel Shirley, 1921-1995 : Diaries and autograph book

Reference: MSX-6393

Description: Diary kept by Albiston describing her life, work and activities in Christchurch Quantity: 1 volume(s).

Date: 03 Dec 1984

From: New Zealand Post Office Oral History Project

By: Barr, Charles William Mayo, 1893-1988

Reference: OHInt-0070/02

Description: Charles Barr describes in detail family background, father's cartage business, childhood in Christchurch in the 1890s and 1900s, including clothing worn. Recalls education and mentions classmate Sid Holland. Describes first employment at a tobacconist shop, then employment at the Post Office and work as a message boy, wages, conditions, uniforms. Mentions nickname was Sandow. Details work in the Telegraph Operating Room, discusses the importance of telegrams. Recalls the Telegraph Training School at Oamaru, and discusses the personality, stresses, requirements of the ideal telegraphist, social life. Describes his service in World War I in the ANZAC Wireless Troop, serving in India, Iran, and France. Talks about conditions of service. Recalls career after the war in the Telegram Delivery Branch, Christchurch, changes in telegram delivery, growing employment of women in both Post Office and Telegraph Branch, the Post and Telegraph Association (later the Post Office Union), Post Office administration and attitude to staff, his later employment as Rehabilitation Officer for the Post Office. Venue - Christchurch Interviewer(s) - Judith Fyfe Venue - Claremont Avenue, Christchurch Accompanying material - Four pages of handwritten biographical notes and a newspaper article obituary on Mr Rupert Thomas Wood of Rotorua attached to the printed abstract Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-000746 - OHC-000749A Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3.09 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-110. Search dates: 1893 - 1984