[Ephemera of octavo size relating to women, women's roles, activities, issues, in New Zealand]

Date: 1952

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to women, women's roles, activities, issues, in New Zealand]

By: Reid, Beverley Elaine, 1931-2012

Reference: Eph-A-WOMEN-1952-01

Description: Booklet issued as part of an event to raise finds for a Pioneer Women's hall in Auckland, as a community centre for women. The project was started by Miss Ellen Melville, an Auckland solicitor and City councillor who died in 1947 [ie 1946]. The Caravanserai (based on the Turkish idea of a public building erected for the shelter of caravans) was an exhibition of goods from many countries of the world. The booklet gives a short account of the history and culture of each country. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet, 240 x 184 mm.

Date: 1972

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to women, women's roles, activities, issues, in New Zealand]

By: National Women's Liberation Conference (1st : 1972 : Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: Eph-A-WOMEN-1972-01

Description: Programme for the conference which featured teach-ins and workshops. The cover shows a photograph of a march with women holding a long banner "Women of the world unite". The back of the pamphlet shows a large logo of the Women's Liberation Movement (a fist in the female symbol). Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print on both sides of folded pamphlet, 220 x 267 mm.

Date: 1966

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to women, women's roles, activities, issues, in New Zealand]

Reference: Eph-A-WOMEN-1966-01

Description: Turquoise ribbon with the United Nations globe logo. The name badge and medal are made of pearly plastic or shell material. Also accompanied by 2 copies of flier for Employment Equity Campaign, National Strategy meeting 22 April [1989 or 1983?] (at B EMPLOYMENT 1989) Quantity: 1 badge and ribbon. Physical Description: Circular pearl shell badge, diameter 55 mm, with name tag; on blue ribbon 190 x 58 mm. Provenance: From the papers of Rita King, 2006. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-1498. - Other material form the same provenance is at MS-Group-1498..

Date: 1971

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to women, women's roles, activities, issues, in New Zealand]

Reference: Eph-A-WOMEN-1971-02

Description: Pamphlet about the liberation movement which aims to change sex stereotypes, media images of women, the structure of marriage. The demands are for: free contraception, 24-hour child care centres, abortion on demand, equal pay and opportunity, and non-discriminatory education. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Gestetner print, pamphlet folded to 205 x 115 mm.

Date: 2017 - 2018

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to women, women's roles, activities, issues, in New Zealand]

Reference: Eph-A-WOMEN-2018-01

Description: Business card of a feminist singing group. Printed on verso with a confrontational message. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print on card, 89 x 52 mm.

Date: 2018

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to women, women's roles, activities, issues, in New Zealand]

Reference: Eph-A-WOMEN-2018-02

Description: Programme for an event at Seddon Park, Franklin, and Pukekohe Town Hall. Two copies held. Programmes numbered by rubber stamp: 377 and 378 Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 8 pages, 210 x 149 mm.

Date: 1948

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to women, women's roles, activities, issues, in New Zealand]

By: National Council of Women of New Zealand Incorporated

Reference: Eph-A-WOMEN-1948-01

Description: Programme for an Otago Centennial celebration by Otago women. Speakers and performers included Miss Winifred McNaughton, Miss Meda Paine's Choir, Mrs John Harris, Mrs O Campbell, Mrs Leicester Webb. The back page contains an invitation to attend a session of speakers Mrs Leicester Webb, Mrs John Harris and Miss Winifred McNaughton on the Home, the Working Front and the Arts, at the Town Hall Concert Chamber on 9 June 1948. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print, on folded pamphlet, 228 x 145 mm.

Date: 1980

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to women, women's roles, activities, issues, in New Zealand]

By: New Zealand. Human Rights Commission

Reference: Eph-A-WOMEN-1980-02

Description: Pamphlet outlining women's rights under the Human Rights Commission Act of 1977, to seek financial credit. Quotes the relevant sections of the Act (Sections 24, 31, 32, 33). Highlights misconceptions that men are liable for their wives' debts, the husband is always the principal breadwinner, businesses cannot claim losses from a woman, and woman cannot manage their own financial matters. The pamphlet gives advice to women on how the establish a credit rating of their own, and how to apply for a loan. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Pamphlet, folded in three, to 210 x 100 mm.

Date: 1980

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to women, women's roles, activities, issues, in New Zealand]

Reference: Eph-A-WOMEN-1980-01

Description: Pamphlet criticising the Working Women's Charter shows a hand wielding a mallet to crush "the N.Z. family". It warns that the charter will bring about abortion on demand and 24-hour child day-care centres. It claims that the Working Women's Council sponsoring the charter is "a tiny group of trade union women". It encourages the public to protest within their unions, start group petitions, and to write to their MPs to reject the charter. Two copies held. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Pamphlet, folded in three, to 210 x 100 mm. Provenance: Acquired in August 1980.

Date: 2009

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to women, women's roles, activities, issues, in New Zealand]

By: New Zealand Council of Trade Unions

Reference: Eph-A-WOMEN-2009-01

Description: Flyer which is the same shape and size as a $10 banknote showing the head and shoulders portrait of Kate Sheppard. The $10 amount is crossed out in red, and replaced with the $8.80 amount. The verso states that women earn and average of 12% less than men, and invites participants to a rally at Parliament on 30 June at 12.30 pm. It also advises that some Wellington businesses will be offering a 12% discount to women to coincide with the rally. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print on flyer, 77 x 155 mm.