Married women

Date: 1815-1970

By: Adams, Martha, 1815-1906

Reference: qMS-0026

Description: Reminiscences of early days in Marlborough written in 1857; copies of verse and satire by the family; copy of letter and verse by Henry Harper on Martha Adam's death, plan of family home, Redwood; biographical details from the Cyclopedia of New Zealand and newspaper clippings concerning her husband and eldest son; and sketches she made as a girl in England. Describes her English childhood, marriage to William Adams in 1840 and emigration to Nelson 1850. She describes the `mud hovel' in which the Adams family first lived when taking up a Marlborough run in 1852, and recalls the islolated life which at times found her coping alone with house and farm work, sick children, food shortages and vagrants. Her account ends with the family's move to a new property `Langley Dale', on the Wairau River. Source of title - Supplied title Other Titles - Cyclopaedia of New Zealand Quantity: 1 volume(s) (51 leaves). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript, printed matter (photocopy) (37 cm, red buckram) Includes sketches of Salop, England

Date: 1990

By: Brown, Joan, 1914-2006

Reference: MS-Papers-10575

Description: Life story of Joan Sedon written to inform her descendants about her generation of the Sedon family of Wanganui Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 folder(s) (10 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript and printed matter (completed in typescript)

Date: 1850-1909

By: Baines family

Reference: MS-Papers-1125

Description: Correspondence and diary of William Mortimer Baines who came to New Zealand in 1850 on the `Sir Edward Paget'. The papers deal with his interests in mining, timber and land. Includes letters from the Fooks, Dixon and Hunt families of Australia. Includes letters from Maryanne Verdon Baines (1859-1869), mostly to her husband after his departure for England. These are concerned to a large extent with her loneliness in Auckland and with plans for her voyage to England. In addition there are a number of letters written in 1869, by Maryanne and William's children, Fanny, Katherine and Rosa. Source of title - Supplied William Mortimer, came to New Zealand in 1850 on the `Sir Edward Paget'. In 1869 he returned to Britain, although he retained a financial interest in land in New Zealand. Quantity: 10 folder(s). 0.10 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and typescripts (photocopies) Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1862-1966

By: Richmond family

Reference: 84-056

Description: Papers comprise Mary Elizabeth and Emily Richmond's diaries 1893-1947, correspondence, mainly of Mary and Emily 1883-1947, speech notes of Mary, school exercises, scrapbooks, drafts of poems, Unitarian Church papers, League of Mothers papers, and various miscellaneous papers. Source of title - Supplied Arrangement: Includes 84-056-Q1007 and 84-056-B1041 Quantity: 7 box(es). 2 volume(s). 1 folder(s). 2.30 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, printed matter, photos Transfers: To Drawings & Prints Collection - Pen & ink sketches, water colours and children's drawings - To Photographic Archive - Photograph album and loose photographs - To Serials Collection - Newspapers and periodicals - To Drawings & Prints Collection - Curios.

Date: 1875-1893

By: Dierks, Anna Margareta Dorothea Henrietta, 1856-1932

Reference: MS-Papers-6083

Description: The diary is a detailed account of Anna Dierks' life as an elder daughter in a household of fourteen children, and then as the wife of a missionary in Upper Moutere, Waitotara, near Wanganui, and Woodville. Source of title - Supplied Accompanying material - Covering letter from the Ev.-luth. Missionswerk in Niedersachsen, Hermannsburg, Germany Accompanying material - Excerpts from Evangelisch-lutherische Hermannsburger Freikirche. Quantity: 4 folder(s). 0.40 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (photocopy)

Date: 2001

By: Tremain, Garrick, 1941-; Otago daily times (Newspaper)

Reference: H-651-001/023

Description: 23 cartoons on political and social subjects published in the Otago Daily Times. Europeans clean-up after the Americans' bloody their hands with oil deals Rural NZ angry following power price increases. Michael Cullen and Winston Peters play the sweet tune of "superannuation" leading the public to their demise. Swiss Government permit their army to carry guns when peacekeeping for the first time. Room for only one dairy industry trader in NZ's global outreach. A choice must be made between the NZ Dairy Group and Kiwi William Hague loses the British election to Tony Blair. Michael Cullen reassures the public the political parties can reach a concensus over superannuation. Public confidence is low over Air NZ's ability to make good management decisions following their purchase of Ansett. Winston Peters climbs back into the picture of superannuation ready to kick it around as a political football. The Labour Party woo Winston Peters over their new super scheme. Air NZ's purchase of Ansett seen as the white elephant that will end up grounding the Air NZ fleet. Publicans question the significance of second hand smoke in bars compared with second hand beer. Public cynicism of Michael Cullen's proposed Superannuation scheme. Laila Harre places the issue of paid parental leave at the Prime Minister's doorstep demanding it be dealt with now. The Public Health system is reeling from ongoing restructuring and unable to deal their basic functions. Public opinion that the lowering of the drinking age leads to a lack of sober youth to fight for the country. A new ever demanding creature has been given birth by the government - venture capital. Michael Cullen hails the budget as 'prosperity in our time'. Michael Cullen disparagingly hopes that the Prime Minister is not playing fast and loose with the country's money. Airline accidents impact on New Zealanders. Local council members seek for youth to be represented on council. Could this be Jim Anderton's next big idea, the people's airforce with armed troops flying hang gliders? NZ taxpayers show their displeasure with funding the Prime Minister's settlement for defamation in the Yelash case. Restuaranteer's reactions to the proposed 50% smoke free legislation. Helen Clark tries to make the Green Party seem more palatable to Alliance leader, Jim Anderton. Quantity: 23 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: Photocopies A4 size

Date: 1995

From: Ted Gilberd Literary Trust : Essay competitions

Reference: MS-Papers-5757-16

Description: Story of four generations of women - Ellen Frogley (nee Taylor), 1847-1887; Teresa Mary Stubbs (nee Frogley), 1873-1946; Olive Beryl Clarke (nee Stubbs), 1907-1986; Marie Jeanette Grant (nee Clarke), born 1940. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript Includes photographs of the 4 women

Date: 1979

By: Airey, Elisabeth Farrant, 1934-

Reference: MS-Papers-2015

Description: Ms of book published by author. History of the family of Dr Thomas Renwick and his first wife, Adeline Absolon, and second wife Anne Smith. Adeline came alone to New Zealand in 1843. However, she found life in the colony dull and some time in the late 1850's or early 1860's returned to London. A year after her death in 1870, Thomas married Anne Smith. Born in 1844 Anne came to New Zealand with her elderly mother. After Thomas's death in 1877 she continued to run their farm, and a substantial part of the history relates to financial problems she had to deal with in order to keep it in production. Other Titles - Renwick; the story of a pioneer family Quantity: 1 folder(s) (93 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (photocopy)

Date: 1846-1858

By: Hercy family

Reference: MS-Papers-10595

Description: Apart from the last letter, they are all written by Marianne Clifford to her parents Mr & Mrs John Hercy. One letter was completed by her husband Charles Clifford and the last letter was written by her daughter Mary Lucy Clifford to Charles Clifford. Letter [late 1850 or early 1851] includes mention of harp brought to New Zealand ca 1850, p.28. Includes description of voyage to Nelson on the Hope in 1846 Marianne Hercy came to New Zealand on the `Hope' in 1846 to marry Charles Clifford Quantity: 1 folder(s) (19 letters, 45 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript Finding Aids: Inventory in folder. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Canterbury Museum, Archives Dept

Date: [ca 1848-1900]

By: Williams family

Reference: 77-198

Description: Folders of letters from mainly the women members of the Williams family. The letters are mainly written by the women members of the family, and are of a personal and social nature, although with some commentary on current events such as the New Zealand wars, and mission news. Some partial diaries are also included. Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 box(es). 0.30 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss Finding Aids: Rough preliminary inventory available.. Processing information: Fourteen folders have been sorted. The rest have yet to be arranged and described.

Date: 1926-1984, 1985

By: Embury, Ruth Elfriede, 1926-

Reference: MS-Papers-4305

Description: A frank autobiographical account of life in Germany during and after the war, immigration to Australia, visits to family in East Germany, immigration to New Zealand. Also provides details of employment as waitress, caterer, and as housewife, together with details of her marriages and family. Comprises 20 chapters accompanied by 45 photographs Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 5 folder(s). 0.05 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript Transfers: To Photographic Archive - PA Series 14:102.

Date: 1850-1852

By: Adams, Martha, 1815-1906

Reference: MS-0005-0006

Description: The diary of Martha Adams gives a daily account of the voyage to New Zealand in the `Eden' accompanied by her husband and two children, with a list of passengers and their destinations. There is a detailed account of domestic and social life in Nelson, with some reference to William Adams' legal activities. The journal covers the period Nov 1850- Feb 1852. The short journal of William Adams is in a pocket at the back of the book and covers the period Nov-Dec 1851. The second volume is a typed transcript Quantity: 2 volume(s). Physical Description: Holograph and typed transcript

Date: 1865-1868 (1930), 1964

By: Dobson, Eleanor, 1846-1930; Sandall, Frederick Arthur, 1908-1974

Reference: MS-Papers-11959

Description: Diary of Eleanor Dobson (nee Lewis), written between 1867 and 1872, and transcribed by Edith Dobson (1930). The diary begins 22 October 1867, just after the birth of Eleanor's first son George. Describes domestic life, family and social life, first in Nelson and in Westport from 1870. Notes frequent absences of husband Arthur, who was engaged in engineering and surveying projects in Nelson Province. Records births of second son Ernest in 1870 and daughter, Edith Eleanor, in 1871. Also includes 'Life in Nelson, 1865 to 1868' and 'Sketch of the life of Eleanor Lewis', probably written by Edith Dobson around 1930. Included also is note by F A Sandall requesting information on the family papers of Lewis, Rochfort and Dobson (23 Jul 1964) Source of title - Supplied by Library Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typed transcripts Provenance: Donor is the daughter of Frederick Arthur Sandall, grandson of Eleanor Dobson

Date: 20 Oct 1995

From: Neville Lambert Memorial oral archive

By: Kensington, Elizabeth Kett, 1912-2004

Reference: OHInt-0585/01

Description: Elizabeth Kett Kensington (nee Bilton) born Wellington 1912. Outlines family background. Recalls family move to Plimmerton in 1923 and describes Plimmerton at that time. Describes: home without electricity; train trip to Wellington Girls' College Wellington; Matriculation and decision to become a teacher. Talks about Probationary year before attending Training College. Recalls Polio epidemic in 1925. Discusses school environment and resources available at Eastern Hutt School. Mentions use of Beacon Readers, blackboard reading, look and say words, phonics and flash cards. Recalls appointment at Petone West School 1934. Talks about status of married women in teaching during the Depression. Discusses Country Service requirements and appointment to Kakariki School which she describes in detail. Describes Kakariki district, with reference to Downs syndrome child who attended school. Mentions Blunden family. Describes first car - a 1934 Austin Seven followed by a Morris Eight. Recalls move to Pukerua Bay school and the use of Progressive Readers in 1948. Discusses growth of Pukerua Bay because of the road deviation avoiding Pauatahanui. Recalls being in the Red Cross Transport during World War II and describes uniform, meeting at Buckle Street for drilling, routine of checking vehicles and engineering examination. Talks about overseas experience (OE) with Marion Godber, travelling on the `Orontes' from Sydney. Mentions rationing and extra privileges for New Zealand visitors in 1949. Recalls return to New Zealand on the `Orcades'. Describes experiences as a teacher at Titahi Bay School, with reference to headmaster, Frank Mayman. Mentions role played in the development of Ngati Toa and Titahi Bay North schools. Mentions Mrs Porore, Ann Nicolson, Loraine Nikera and Laura Wilkes. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Valerie Craven Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-008999-009002 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2.20 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2758.

Date: 1938-1970

By: Smith, Edith Sarah, 1911-1989

Reference: MS-Papers-10569

Description: Household records kept by married woman and mother, Edith Smith. They consist of tables of household costs totalled at 6-monthly intervals from the time of her marriage through to 1970 Also family profile written by her son Alan Smith Source of title - Supplied Edith and Hugh Smith were married at Hataitai in 1938. They had 3 sons and 2 daughters Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and typescript Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mr Alan Smith, Lower Hutt

Date: 1836-1869, 1910

By: Bolland family

Reference: MS-Papers-2004

Description: Chiefly family letters from William Bolland, first minister at New Plymouth, 1843-1847; and from his wife Jane, after his death. Also two letters from Bishop Selwyn, and one from John Morgan, Wanganui to Rev W E Bolland, Norfolk, England, dated 1910 Included are three letters by William Bolland to his mother Sarah Bolland. In two of them William describes his happiness at having married Jane Wright. They were married in 1841, and sailed for Taranaki the same year. In three letters written by Jane from New Zealand she describes their arrival, life as a clergyman's wife, her home, and nursing her son through an illness. A two page sheet entitled `Description of Sunday', was probably also written by Jane. Quantity: 3 folder(s) (18 pieces). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss (photocopies)

Date: 1867-1869

By: Moorhouse, Jane Anne, 1824-1901

Reference: MS-1666

Description: She kept this journal while living in Lyttelton, and the Christchurch suburbs of Spreydon and Merivale. There are household accounts for 1867-1869, as well as occasional diary entries revealing her private thoughts. She writes about her regrets at moving house, her feelings about living in New Zealand (she arrived in 1853), and the loneliness during her husband's absences. There are frequent references to her spiritual perception of life. Language - Some entries in French Jane was married to William Sefton Moorhouse. Quantity: 1 volume(s) (43 pages). Physical Description: Holograph (23 cm; ½ red roan, green boards, in blue case)

Date: 1852-1862

By: Bethune, Kenneth, 1812-1855

Reference: MS-Papers-1995

Description: Contract of marriage between K Bethune, Wellington businessman, and Martha Goldie of Inverness, 1854-1855; their will, 1855; schedule of deeds for Mrs Bethune and George Hunter, 1852-1862, including Crown grants, Wellington Relationship complexity - Related papers at MSI-Papers-0032-0800, MS-Papers-0032, folders 1001B, 1001c, 1001D and 1002A Quantity: 1 folder(s) (4 pieces). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss

Date: 1, 3 May 1984 - 01 May 1984 - 03 May 1984

From: NZOHA Customs Department Oral History Project Part II

By: Wilson, Muriel Jean, 1909-1997

Reference: OHInt-0101/20

Description: Muriel Jean Wilson (nee Taylor) born Auckland 1909. Childhood reflections include: growing up surrounded by uncles and aunts; religion and Sunday routine; relationship with mother; schools and social life; World War I, with reference to patriotic fund raising projects; Flu epidemic (1918) and schools. Explains difference between grammar and `Tech' (Technical Schools) and the great rivalry between them. Explains the Senior Free Place exam and the regulations that would have forced her to pay to attend night school. Recalls starting work with Customs as a result of passing government shorthand typist exam. Recalls Customs office rule of referring to each other as Mr or Miss - no Mrs's. Explains that women had to leave when they married. Describes detail of work with records, classifications and duties payable. Recalls foreign immigration formalities. Refers to the Depression (1930s) and its impact on salaries. Mentions introduction of sales tax which caused a big upheaval and explains how Import Control `caused bedlam' and describes its effect on the health of staff, with reference to overtime. Talks about lack of opportunities for women in Customs Department and changes as a result of World War II. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Judith Fyfe Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-000494, 000498B, 000499 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 2.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-0106. 3 b&w photographs: (i) Muriel Jean Wilson (nee Taylor); (ii) Muriel Jean Wilson (nee Taylor) 1928; (iii) L-R: Jean Taylor (Mrs Wilson); Iris Baker (Mrs Simpson); Phyllis Langton (photo taken late 1940's) Search dates: 1909 - 1984

Date: 19 December 1996 - 19 Dec 1996

From: NZ Nursing Education and Research Foundation : the transfer of nursing education from hospitals to polytechnics

By: Sherrard, Isabelle, 1938-

Reference: OHInt-0520/36

Description: Isabelle Sherrard trained as a nurse at Christchurch Hospital ca 1956. Discusses orientation to the hospital and the programme. Recalls marrying ten days after sitting State exams. Explains how career was subsequently influenced by husband's work and education, taking her to Northern Ireland in 1962 where she spent 6 months in a geriatric hospital on the outskirts of Belfast before moving to Houston, Texas, working in Intensive Care Unit, and later to Anne Arbour Michigan, working at the University of Michigan in the Burns Unit. Discusses different kinds of nursing education / training in the States. Recalls return to New Zealand with two children and fitting in part time work at the Chalet Hospital, Dunedin Hospital, and in 1976 settling in Auckland. Mentions Carpenter Report and its effect on nursing in New Zealand. Mentions undertaking nursing courses at Massey University, gaining a BA in Education. Discusses appointment as tutor at ATI (Auckland Technical Institute), with reference to Yvonne Shadbolt, Lani Kelliher and Sue Otto. Commenced at Carrington Polytechnic (1985) and discusses involvement in employing staff and setting up Advisory Committee, with reference to male dominated hierarchy. Discusses curriculum and demands of clinical and theoretical components of the programme; student selection and criteria; Maori and Pacific Island applicants; cultural safety, with reference to Paul Spoonley and Irahapete Murchie, cultural awareness and Treaty of Waitangi. Mentions Judy Kilpatrick at the Nursing Council. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Yvonne Langridge Venue - Carrington Polytechnic Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-006558-006559 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-1974.