Government House oral history project Stage I

Date
12 Dec 1997-7 May 1998 - 12 Dec 1997 - 07 May 1998
By
Manson, Heugh Cecil Drummond, 1941-
Reference
OHColl-0636
Description

Interviews people who have had a close association with Government House over the last several decades. The recordings document the working and personal relationships in the House, relationships between Government House and the rest of New Zealand, the relationship between the Governor-General and politicians and the relationship with the Crown. The interviews document the personal views, experiences and memories of a group of people who have had the unique experience of working in the residence of, or occupying the position of the country's vice-regal head of state.

Interviewees are Joy Bath, Sir David and Lady Beattie, Lady Blundell, Ray Hawthorn, Michael Muschamp, Richard Sweetzer, David Williams and Kitty Wood.

Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson

Quantity: 29 C60 cassette(s). 8 printed abstract(s). 8 interview(s).

Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete.

Use/Reproduction
Public use may require the permission of the copyright holder Copyright: Held by Government House
Access restrictions
Partly restricted material - Access to the collection is unrestricted but individual interviews may be restricted
Format
29 C60 cassette(s), 8 printed abstract(s), 8 interview(s), Oral histories, Equipment used: Sony WM-D6C
There are 10 sub-groups.
There are 40 items in total.
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There are 40 items in this group.
Other

Interview with Michael Muschamp, printed abstract

From: Government House oral history project Stage I

Reference: OHA-3399

Description: Quantity: 1 printed abstract(s).

Other

Interview with Ray Hawthorn, printed abstract

From: Government House oral history project Stage I

Reference: OHA-3398

Description: Quantity: 1 printed abstract(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete.

Other

Interview with David Williams, printed abstract

From: Government House oral history project Stage I

Reference: OHA-3401

Description: Quantity: 1 printed abstract(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete.

Other

Interview with Richard Sweetzer, printed abstract

From: Government House oral history project Stage I

Reference: OHA-3400

Description: Quantity: 1 printed abstract(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete.

Other

Interview with Sir David and Lady Beattie, printed abstract

From: Government House oral history project Stage I

Reference: OHA-3396

Description: Quantity: 1 printed abstract(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete.

Other

Interview with Joy Bath, printed abstract

From: Government House oral history project Stage I

Reference: OHA-3395

Description: Quantity: 1 printed abstract(s).

Other

Interview with Kitty Wood, printed abstract

From: Government House oral history project Stage I

Reference: OHA-3402

Description: Quantity: 1 printed abstract(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete.

Other

Interview with Lady Blundell, printed abstract

From: Government House oral history project Stage I

Reference: OHA-3397

Description: Quantity: 1 printed abstract(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete.

Audio

Interview with Richard Sweetzer, tape one

Date: 23 Jan 1998

From: Government House oral history project Stage I

Reference: OHC-010167

Description: Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete.

Audio

Interview with Joy Bath, tape one

From: Government House oral history project Stage I

Reference: OHC-010150

Description: Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete.