Language and languages - Study and teaching

Date: 2003

By: Darroch, Bob, 1940-

Reference: H-739-001/013

Description: Cartoons on New Zealand social issues and politics. Quantity: 13 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 size photocopies of ink and letraset drawings.

Date: [1940-1980]

From: Young, Tong-Shing, fl 2000 : Papers, mostly relating to the New Zealand Chinese Association

Reference: 2000-131-3/04

Description: Includes correspondence, newsletters, papers from the central body of the association, donation records, financial records, notice of Chinese language (Mandarin) seminar (1969), bereavement card for Alfred James McGlashan and other papers Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 2000 - 2001

Reference: Eph-C-BUS-Wellington-Posters-2000/2001

Description: Thirteen A3 sized posters: Downtown Community Ministry Bookfair, Shed 11, Customhouse Quay. Saturday September 2nd, Sunday September 3rd [2000]. Hello Bula Vinaka Kia ora Talofa lava Kia orana. Would you like to read, write and spell better. Whaia Te Ara Ako Supported Literacy programme (ARLA Society (Wellington) Inc) Wellington Smallbore Rifle Association invites you to "Have-a-Go" at target shooting". 25 March 2001. (2 copies) Wellington Round the Bays Run / Walk / Rollerblade, from Cobham Drive to Frank Kitts Park. Sunday 18 February 2001. (2 copies) Passport to Leisure. Wellington City recreation discount card for people on benefits / superannuation. [2000?] Capital E's National Theatre for Children presents "The Musicians of Bremen; a new twist on an old tale. 14-22 December 2000; 9-27 January 2001. Kilbirnie Festival 2001. Sunday 11 March 2001 (2 copies) Beach Clean-Up, Saturday 10 March [2001]. Seaweek 2001. Supported by Wellington Regional Council [and] Wellington City Council. Wellington Regional Council. Point.click.ride. www.wrc.govt.nz/timetables. [2000]. Barnardos Children's Trust. Alcoholic great grandfather, violent great grandmother, violent grandfather, abused grandmother, violent father, neglected & abusive mother "Barnardos works here" - child. [2000?] Royal New Zealand Ballet. Road tour. Wellington City Opera House Thursday 1 March & Saturday 3 March [2001]. Crows fly; fans can take the bus; Aussie rules football at the Westpoac Trust Stadium. Ansett Cup clash Adelaide Crows vs Brisbane Lions, 17th feb [2001]. Wellington Botanic Garden. Garden Gallery. On Sunday 1 April 2001. Quantity: 13 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on posters. Physical Description: Photolithographs, on posters 420 x 295 mm.

Date: 25 Aug 1993

From: The Dames Oral History Project

By: Purves, Daphne Helen (Dame), 1908-2008

Reference: OHInt-0046/01

Description: Dame Daphne Purves was born in Dunedin in 1908 and apart from a period in the North Island has lived all her life there. Talks about family life and holidays in the early part of this century. Describes her school and university education, graduation with MA Hons (English and French) from Otago University and her career as a teacher in several secondary schools, becoming head of languages at Otago Boys' High School. In 1963 she took up a position at Dunedin Teachers' Training College, setting up a French language course. Talks about marrying Herbert (Dick) Dudley Purves in 1938 and her family of three children. Describes her involvement with the Federation of University Women at national and international level, being the first New Zealander( and the first in the Southern Hemisphere) to become President of the Federation. Talks about involvement on committees associated with the International Year of the Child and involvement with the women's movement. Notes that she received the DBE in 1979. Venue - Dunedin : 1993 Interviewer(s) - Susan Fowke Accompanying material - Curriculum vitae included in abstract Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 1123. Search dates: 1993

Date: 23 Nov 1984

From: European refugees to New Zealand - oral history interviews

By: Munz, Peter, 1921-2006

Reference: OHInt-0009/04

Description: Peter Munz, born in Germany in 1921. Talks about spending most of his early life in Italy. Recalls the circumstances of his family leaving Florence for New Zealand, their lack of knowledge of New Zealand, impressions of Christchurch during the war years, friends in Christchurch, university life and his observations on language use, having learnt to speak Italian and English in addition to German. Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Dr Ann Beaglehole Venue - Victoria University, Wellington Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-003811-003812 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 interview(s). 1.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-1617.

Date: 6 February 1993 - 06 Feb 1993

From: Woodford House Oral History Project

By: Richards, George Liddon, 1929-

Reference: OHInt-0061/37

Description: George Liddon Richards born Bristol. Outlines family background - father, Reginald Richards, was headmaster of Christ's College, Christchurch from 1932-1950 - grandfather was Bishop of Dunedin. Talks about: education at Christ's College where he lived; Canterbury College, specialising in languages; further education at University of Grenoble in France; teaching experience in England - Clifton Boys' College (Bristol) and Wrekin College for Boys, Shropshire, before coming to New Zealand to take up the position of headmaster of Woodford House School, a boarding and day school for girls. Discusses changes which he felt were needed at Woodford which included: improvement in Science Department - acquiring a Science Lab; career guidance for students and the introduction of career seminars; acquiring a gym with reference to Board member, Ralph Beamish who did a tremendous amount of work on it. Mentions Quentin Grady (a science teacher) and George Gardiner (matematician and physicist). Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Christhcurch Interviewer(s) - Mary Varnham Venue - 175 Harewood Road, Christchurch Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-005692-005693 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available AB-1192. One coloured photograph of Liddon Richards and one 2 photocopies of b&w phtographs of: Liddon and Klara Richards at Woodford House ca 1985 and Liddon Richards with former Woodford House headmistresss, Lucy Hogg left, and Kay Bell, at a Woodford House Sports Day, ca 1985.

Date: 2010-2019

By: Alliance Francaise de Wellington; Goethe-Institut Wellington; National Library of New Zealand; New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs; New Zealand. Office of Ethnic Affairs; Victoria University of Wellington

Reference: Eph-A-LANGUAGE-2010/2019

Description: Comprises ephemera of octavo size relating to language, language learning and translation in New Zealand from 2010 to 2019. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s) containing 17 pieces of ephemera.

Date: 2004

From: Binney, Judith Te Tomairangi o te Aroha (Dame), 1940-2011: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-12057-056

Description: Letter from John Morris, headmaster of Auckland Grammar School, dated 19 July 2004, addressed to Judith Binney. The letter is in reply to a letter by Binney regarding language teaching at the school. Morris states that Te Reo Māori is not offered at the school as "there is negligible demand for the subject by our students". But also notes that for those who wish to learn the language, "Correspondence School" programs are offered. Folder also includes list of recipients of "Awards in Oral History" in 2004. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript letter on printed letterhead signed in ink.

Date: [1950-1970s]

From: Nicholls, Malcolm Robert, 1929?-2011: Recordings

Reference: MST7-2892

Description: Reel number 44 under the heading of Seven inch in Nicholls' recording index MSX-9462. Worktape copy of a Thai language course probably recorded in the early 1970s. Quantity: 1 7" reel(s). Finding Aids: Index to recordings at MSX-9462. Transfers: Papers that accompanied this recording have been removed to MS-Papers-12062-01.. Processing information: Description created from donor's index and item label/housing. Item has not been previewed as part of processing.

Date: 1919 - 1921

By: New Zealand. Department of Education; Barnao, Marjory, active 1912-1981

Reference: Eph-A-EDUCATION-1919/1921-Paino

Description: Includes examination papers in: Arithmetic 1920-21 for Public Service Entrance and for Senior National Scholarships British History 1919-1920 for Public Service Entrance, Senior National Scholarship, and Intermediate Examinations British History 1920-21 for Public Service Entrance, Senior National Scholarship, and Intermediate Examinations Dictation and Handwriting 1920-21, for Public Service entrance Elementary botany 1919-1920 for Public Service Entrance, Senior National Scholarship, and Intermediate Examinations Elementary botany 1920-21 for Public Service Entrance, Senior National Scholarship, and Intermediate Examinations English, first paper. Intermediate examination - for senior free places in secondary schools and district high schools 1919-1920 English, second paper 1919-1920 for Public Service Entrance, Senior National Scholarship, and Intermediate Examinations English, first paper 1920-21 for Public Service Entrance and for Senior National Scholarships English, second paper 1920-1921 for Public Service Entrance, Senior National Scholarship, and Intermediate Examinations French, intermediate examination - for senior free places in secondary schools and district high schools French - for Public Service Entrance and for Senior National Scholarships 1920-1921 Latin - for Public Service Entrance and for Senior National Scholarships 1920-1921 Latin Intermediate 1919-1920 - for senior free places in secondary schools and district high schools Also includes the result notification, showing the student Marjorie [sic] Paino of St Mary's College, Hill Street, Wellington, had satisfied the Pass requirements for a senior free place. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Letterpress on leaflets and pamphlets, 210 x 143 mm. Provenance: The original owner of the papers was Marjory Barnao (née Paino).

Date: 2000

By: Association of Colleges of Education in New Zealand

Reference: Eph-E-LANGUAGE-2000-01

Description: Poster promoting the learning of languages, especially French, shows photographic portraits of eleven well-known New Zealanders, with short messages from each, recommending the learning of languages: Rena Owen (actress) Sam Neil [Neill] (actor) Bernice Mene (Silver Ferns' captain) Tim Bevan (film producer) Lucy Lawless (actress) A J Hackett (entrepreneur) Stellar* (rock band) Kapka Kassabova (writer) Dick Hubbard (businessman) Gavin Lersen (international cricketer) Dame Susan Devoy (former world squash champion) Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 840 x 595 mm. Provenance: Donated by the Ministry for Culture and Heritage in 2012.

Date: 1950-2000

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: PAColl-7327-1-056

Description: Photographs relating to education, taken and collected by the Evening Post. Images taken in New Zealand and abroad, by a range of photographers, between 1950 and 2000. Includes photographs related to Kelburn Visual Resource Centre, Wellington. Images relating to education are arranged alphabetically from EXC to ST Quantity: 1 box(es) of prints, grouped in folders.

Date: 2002

By: National Association of ESOL Home Tutor Schemes

Reference: Eph-C-LANGUAGE-2002

Description: Includes five posters issued by the National Association of ESOL Home Tutor Schemes. Titles include: "Experience another world in your community" "Create cultural connections" "Get active in your community" "Welcome your new neighbour" "Join our social English group" Quantity: 5 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on posters. Physical Description: Photolithographs on posters sizes varying below 500 mm.

Date: 1930-1995

By: New Zealand Esperanto Association

Reference: PA-Group-00515

Description: Photographs of the Esperanto Association, mainly consisting of group portraits taken at congresses ca 1930-1995 Source of title - Title supplied by Library Accompanying material - Photocopies of photographs and Congress dates Quantity: 2 b&w original negative(s). 4 colour original negative(s) strips with 11 images. 2 photocopy/ies. 94 b&w original photographic print(s). 30 colour original photographic print(s). Provenance: Donated by the New Zealand Esperanto Society, 2001 Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - New Zealand Esperanto Association; Records (MS-Group-1013). See also Curios collection..

Date: 1991-1995

From: Maori Women's Welfare League : Records

Reference: 95-232-5/1

Description: Quantity: 1 volume(s).

Date: 1987

From: University of Canterbury. Department of Education : Records of the first joint AARE/NZARE conference, Christchurch

Reference: 89-012-02

Description: Includes papers by groups of people, John Codd, Don McAlpine, Wanda Korndorffer, Jan McPherson and Graeme Bassett, of Massey University, Dept of Education; and E Burman, M N Lovegrove and R Lewis, of Auckland Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [19--]

Reference: MS-Papers-9507

Description: Collection comprises four foreign language documents: two written in Chinese, one in Arabic and one possibly written in Amharic. Source of title - Supplied by Library Quantity: 4 folder(s). 0.04 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss Provenance: These documents were once part of the Kenneth Webster collection, and each bears his W-prefix number. For a full list of which they were once part see Curios-webster (reference number) in the Drawings, Paintings and Prints Collection. A previous owner was the Government Printing Office. Transfers: From Book Collections - but initially from Drawings and Prints Collection (see Kenneth Webster material at Curios-Webster reference number).

Date: [1957-1971]

From: Chan, Lionel Lai-hung, 1919- : Papers

Reference: 97-050-3/02

Description: Notices (1957-1971) and letters to Growers' Association (1960-1971) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1994

From: Thompson, Eric Hardisty, 1922-2000 : Papers

Reference: 2001-008-060

Description: Correspondence, programmes and other papers relating to the ADF School of Languages 50th anniversary held in 1994 Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 2006

From: Darroch, Bob, 1940- :[Cartoons published in the Whangarei Report April to July 2006]

Reference: H-751-083

Description: The language teacher has arrived at the classroom door. The teacher tells him that the small boy in front of her doesn't want to learn another language as he doesn't want to be any smaller than he is now. He is mis-interpreting a newspaper article which discusses the problem of there being too few people in New Zealand who speak a second language. Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 size photocopy