Notes on Accessions to the Manuscripts and Archives Collection

Turnbull Library Record, Volume 30, 1 January 1997, Page 93

Notes on Accessions to the Manuscripts and Archives Collection

A Selective List of Acquisitions, July 1996 to June 1997

A selection of manuscripts and archives acquisitions is listed in the Turnbull Library Record to alert researchers to newly acquired material judged to be of significant research value. Additions to existing collections are not usually listed, except where they add substantially to what is already held. Microfilm material produced by the Pacific Manuscripts Bureau and the Australian Joint Copying Project has also not been included. New accessions for the Archive of New Zealand Music are listed in Crescendo, the bulletin of the International Association of Music Libraries (New Zealand Branch). For access to newly acquired collections the Library would welcome notification that access will be sought, preferably with an indication of a likely date. This will help staff in establishing priorities in processing collections.

action for environment. Records, 1972-1988. 60cm. donation. A Wellington-based group, formed in 1972, whose records include correspondence, administrative records, and files on such issues as town planning, motorways, landfills, beech forests, nuclear power and mining matters.

Armstrong, sheila howarth. Papers, 1946-1988. 23cm. donation. A collection of letters, on a more or less weekly basis, from the Armstrong family living in Havelock North, Manawahe, Matata and Ruakura to the Fletcher family in England, describing their life in New Zealand.

bliss, Charles h. Papers relating to his life and work, 1938-1996. 42cm. donation. Bliss was a surgeon with the Indian Army during World War II working in Africa and India and emigrated to New Zealand in 1947. The papers reflect his interests in surgery, philosophy and art, and include diaries, journals and autobiography.

brandon family. Papers, 1840-1992. 60cm. donation: Mr T. C. Brandon, Wellington. The collection includes correspondence, legal documents and financial records for the Brandon family of Wellington, including their legal affairs. chan, Lionel lai-hung. Papers, 1930-1980. lm. donation: Mr Danny Chan, Wellington. Chan was secretary of the New Zealand Chinese Growers Association and editor of their journal. These papers, mostly in Chinese, reflect these interests.

comment. Records, 1959-1981. 90cm. donation: Mr H.W. Orsman, Wellington. Editorial, financial and other records of this periodical of social and political affairs.

CONFERENCE OF CHURCHES IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND. Records, 1968-1995. sm. DONATION. The Conference is the successor body to the National Council of Churches. These records include papers on chaplaincy, education, inter-church relations and international activities. Restricted.

crane, ernest Arthur. Merging Milestones. 2 folders, donation: Ms Natalie Crane, Wellington. The autobiography of Crane who worked as a teacher in New Zealand and the Pacific, and was imprisoned during World War II as a conscientious objector. davis family. Papers, 1914-1917, 1943. 4 folders, donation: Mr lan Franklin, Levin. Includes letters from members of the Samoan Expeditionary Force, 1914, to Major H. F. Davis, and letters from his son, Jack, serving in Gallipoli and France.

Deed of Compensation to Golden Bay Maori, 3 May 1846. purchase. The deed, in English and Maori, relates to compensation paid to Golden Bay Maori for land acquired in 1839 and subject to investigation by Commissioner Spain. It has several signatures. du fresne, yvonne. Papers relating to Motherland, 1994-1996. 30cm. donation. Motherland was published in 1996; this collection includes manuscript notebooks and drafts, typescript and edited versions up to proof copy; also includes notes and manuscript for Frederique, published 1987.

electoral reform coalition. Records, 1985-1995. 2m. DONATION. Comprises National Management Committee and Wellington Branch records, including minutes, correspondence, media releases, submissions and financial records. Restricted. fairburn, Arthur rex dugard. Music Hath Charms, 1927. PURCHASE. An early unpublished story.

farrell, Fiona grace. Papers, 1960-1993. 28cm. donation. Comprises the working papers and final drafts for the novel Six Clever Girls who Became Famous Women. fell, Howard barraclough. Papers relating to Francis Hutchinson, 1874-1965. 13cm. PURCHASE. Hutchinson was an amateur naturalist and writer. These papers comprise notebooks recording his observations, transcripts of his journal, and letters collected by him relating to New Zealand scientists and science.

foote, Oliver nelson paul. Wartime diaries and papers, 1916-1919. 3cm. donation: Ms Cecily McNeill, Wellington. Foote served as a sapper in World War I and became a member of the Tui Pierrots. These papers include diaries and clippings relating to his war service. frame, janet. Letters from Frank Sargeson, 1977-1978. donation. Two letters to Frame from Sargeson commenting on mutual literary interests and friends. Restricted.

frankl, hans. Papers relating to his business, 1950-1986. 2.3 m. donation: Mr Mick Rose, Wellington. Frankl and his wife, Olga, ran the Cadeau, a speciality gift shop, in Wellington for more than

30 years. The papers include correspondence, stock and employment records, descriptions of their overseas buying trips, and material relating to Crest, their import/export business. fuller, james ferris (brigadier). Papers, 1936-1996. 6m. DONATION. Papers relating to his military and dental careers including war diaries and material on Bernard Freyberg, papers of national and international dental organisations, and papers on his involvement in the introduction of fluoridation in New Zealand.

furkert, Frederick william. Papers, 1917-1949. 13cm. donation: Miss Ursula Furkert, Wellington. The papers include correspondence, photographs, maps and reports relating to Furkert’s public service appointments and surveys, and work during World War II when he was in charge of construction of military mobilisation and training camps in New Zealand. gleeson, francis Joseph. Diary, 1930. 1 volume, donation: Mrs M. Penrice, Waikanae. Gleeson was a New Zealand policeman posted to Samoa during the Mau disturbances. This diary is a record of his travels around Samoa while he was off-duty during March, 1930.

gooch family. Diary and papers, 1860-1940. 1 folder, donation: Mr Dick Gooch, Arizona, USA. Gooch served during the East Coast-Bay of Plenty campaigns. His letter, in the form of a diary, describes troop movements, the state of the principals involved and discusses Maori involvement in the fighting. gray, james dunbar. Travel diary, 1926. 1 volume, donation: Mr M. Blundell, Masterton. Diary kept while Gray was with the Department of External Affairs and Cook Islands. It records official tours of the Cook Islands, Samoa and Fiji.

green, edward lister. Papers, 1843-1869. 10cm. donation: Mr Andrew Nation, Waipawa. Green served with the Napier Militia in the late 1860 s; these papers include his diaries while serving with the British Army in Cape Province, India and China. hall-jones, william (sir). Papers, 1893-1936. lm. donation: Mr T S B Browne, Waikanae. Hall-Jones was a Cabinet Minister, a High Commissioner in London and member of the Legislative Council. The papers reflect his political career but also include some private papers and correspondence.

herries family. Further papers, 1881-1296. 1 8cm. purchase. The collection comprises a diary and letter of William Herbert Herries who visited New Zealand in 1881, correspondence between Robert S. Herries and William, their mother (1893-1894), and other family papers. holt, Barbara. Diary of a New Zealand holiday, 1935-1936. 1 volume, purchase. Holt wrote her account in the 1960 s from her diary and letters written home.

HUMANIST SOCIETY OF NEW ZEALAND. Records, 1969-1996. 4m. DONATION. The collection includes minutes, membership and financial records, files relating to projects, gatherings and seminars, with some branch records.

johnston, Andrew. Papers, 1993-1996. 15cm. donation. Comprises drafts and correspondence relating to his How to Talk and The Sounds published collections of poems. king, michael. Further papers, 1978-1996. 6.6 m. purchase. Includes correspondence with other writers, publishers, friends and acquaintances, and notes, drafts and related material relating to King’s research on Catholics in New Zealand, Moriori and the Chatham Islands, Te Wherowhero Tawhiao, and Frank Sargeson. Restricted

king family. Papers, 1830-1940. 1.3 m. donation: Mrs Anna Saunders, Wellington. The collection is formed around the family of Thomas King, an early Taranaki settler and politician and includes correspondence between him and his wife, Mary, while they were separated during the New Zealand Wars. league of mothers and homemakers of new Zealand. Further records, 1926-1996. 55cm. DONATION. The League closed in 1996. These records include minutes, some correspondence and scrapbooks.

lee, Robert. Memoirs of an early educator and other papers, 1937-1962. 5 folders, donation: Mrs Sheila Natusch, Wellington. The unpublished autobiography of Lee, a 19th-century education official, with papers relating to his career. He was an inspector with the Wellington Education Board. Log of the Proceedings of HMS Havannah, 1848-1851. 4cm. 1 volume, purchase. The log was kept by several people on a voyage from Sheerness to New Zealand via the Cape of Good Hope. The Havannah visited several places in New Zealand and Australia, often more than once.

luxford, nola. Further papers, 1920-1967. 20cm. donation: Estate ofNola Luxford. Luxford was well known as an expatriate actress, broadcaster and ANZAC club founder in the United States. These papers comprise Luxford’s diaries and appointment books, and other papers. They are a major addition to the large collection of Luxford material already held. mcleod, rosemary. Journalism research notes and papers, 1987-1995. lm. donation. Comprises briefing notes, research and interview notes, drafts, background and other papers relating to features written by McLeod for North and South magazine. Restricted.

massey family. Papers relating to William Ferguson Massey, 1914-1979. 17cm. donation: Massey University Library, Palmerston North. Included in the papers are an In Memoriam scrapbook for Massey, an autograph album, a scrapbook of clippings and letters to Mrs Massey on the anniversary of his death. moncrieff, perrine. Papers, ca 1940-1995. 80cm. donation: Mr Henk Heinekamp, Nelson. The papers include correspondence, speeches and articles relating to ornithological matters, with special reference to the Nelson region.

NETBALL NEW ZEALAND. Records, 1906-1989. lm. DONATION. Comprises minutes, scrapbooks, photographs and reports, and tournament register for 19481957. new Zealand academy of fine arts. Further records, 1882-1989. Bm. donation. Includes the minutes of the Academy, correspondence, exhibition files and other papers.

NEW ZEALAND COUNCIL OF TRADE UNIONS. Records, 1975-1993. 1 4m. DONATION. Comprises subject files for the NZCTU which include minutes and cover issues such as trade union education, amalgamations of unions, political issues, sector groups, international contacts and Health Sector Effectiveness Study reports. These records overlap with the New Zealand Federation of Labour records previously received. Restricted.

NEW ZEALAND FAMILY PLANNING ASSOCIATION. Records, 1920-1996. 13.3 m. DONATION. The records comprise files on all aspects of its work from its beginnings in 1936 to 1992 and include correspondence, reports, minutes and subject files on related topics such as abortion, women’s health and family planning. Restricted.

NEW ZEALAND HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION. Records, 1975-1993. lm. DONATION. Comprises incomplete administrative records of the Association. new Zealand library and information association. Further records, 1911-1994. 20m. DONATION. Comprises Council papers and correspondence, conference papers, subject files, interest group and committee papers, historical material gathered by Archibald Dunningham, and some records of the New Zealand Library School.

new Zealand polo association. Minute book, 1891-1902. donation. A record of annual and general meetings, membership, some notes of matches and events, clippings, financial records and rules. NEW ZEALAND STOCK AND STATION AGENTS’ ASSOCIATION. Records, 1907-1991. 3m. DONATION. Includes records for the Wellington Woolbrokers’ Association, New Zealand Stock and Station Agents’ Association and the New Zealand Live Stock Agents’ and Auctioneers’ Associations.

ngA kaiwhakapumau i te reo/mAori language board. Further records, 1985-1990. 3m. DONATION. Comprises administrative records relating to Waitangi Tribunal claims and other activities in relation to Maori broadcasting. Restricted.

o’connor, peter selwyn. Papers, 1960-1984. 4cm. donation: Ms Mary Ronnie, Dunedin. Includes research papers on conscientious objectors, the treatment of Chinese by New Zealanders, the treatment of foreign nationals during World War I, religious dissent and Pukekohe Maori School.

patete family. Diaries and other papers relating to Haimona Patete, 1901-192 7,1995. 17 cm. donation: Mr Anthony Patete, Wellington. Comprises diaries, whakapapa, a letterbook and other papers relating to Haimona Patete and his work in the Church of the Seven Rules of Jehovah. Restricted.

paul, janet elaine (dame). Papers, 1934-1991. 2m. purchase. These papers are in addition to the papers relating to Blackwood Paul donated last year. This collection includes extensive correspondence from John Cawte Beaglehole, correspondence from others prominent in the arts, publishing and literature, and Paul’s own research papers. Restricted.

pender, burnett BORTHWiCK. Papers relating to David Borthwick, 1865, 1996. 3 folders. DONATION. Borthwick served with the Hawkes Bay Military Settlers and died at Waerenga-a-Hika in 1865. The papers comprise letters from Borthwick describing army life, Maori society, and the rise of hau-hauism and additional records collected by Pender.

powles family. Papers, 1855-1994. I.Bm. donation: Mr Michael Powles, Wellington. Includes papers relating to the careers of Charles Plummer Powles, the service of Sir Charles Powles in the Boer War and World War I, and of Sir Guy Powles. preston, thomas Reginald. Diary and papers, 1916-1918. 2 folders, donation: Mrs R. Walton, Rotorua. Preston served and died in World War E These papers include a diary in which he recorded his army duties, military engagements and other service matters, and a visit to the United Kingdom.

scot, david .Journal of an expedition against rebel natives in 1846. 1 folder, donation: Mrs S.C.M. Skerman, Eastbourne. Scot’s report, in diary form, to Superintendent Richmond, detailing the progress of the expedition under Captain McDonagh against the Maori in the Upper Valley to Waikanae. The Library previously held a copy of this journal. searancke, william Nicholas. Letter, 18 July 1862. PURCHASE. A letter to Searancke from an unknown correspondent discussing national and local matters.

service workers union of aotearoa. Further records, 1900-1993. 9m. donation. Records of the Union and its predecessor unions. Included are minutes, dispute files, correspondence and clipping files. Restricted. simmons, david roy. Further papers, 1978-1997. 7cm. donation. Simmons was given a grant in 1978 to research Maori material held in overseas museums and these papers comprise his draft catalogues for holdings in English, European, Scottish and Irish museums.

strewe, Friedrich georg theodor (odo). Papers, 1908-1986. 2 m. donation: Mr Oliver Strewe, Bondi Beach, Australia. Strewe arrived in New Zealand from Germany in 1938. During World War II he was interned on Somes Island. Later he worked as journalist, landscape gardener and architect. He wrote poetry, plays and short stories and was a political activist; his papers reflect his involvement in all these areas.

stuart, margot. Papers relating to Ellinore Ginn, 1915-1995. 30cm. donation. Material relating to Ginn’s artistic and theatrical career, collected by Stuart, her daughter. tennet, Patricia Elizabeth. Papers, 1935-1993. 2m. donation. The collection includes Ms Tennet’s own political papers and those for the Island Bay Labour Party branch from 1935.

trans-antarctic association (london). Records, 1948-1962. 33cm. donation: Antarctica New Zealand, Christchurch. Minutes and papers relating to the Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1955-1958. UNITED ANCIENT ORDER OF DRUIDS. GRAND LODGE OF THE NORTH ISLAND. Records, Cd 1890-1970. 5.30 m. DONATION. Comprises minutes, financial records, certificates and membership records of the Grand Lodge of the North Island and minutes and records from a number of smaller lodges.

URBAN TRAINING CENTRE FOR CHRISTIAN MINISTRY. Records, 1975-1997. 4.6 m. DONATION. UTC grew out of the Inner City Ministry in 1975, focusing mainly on anti-racism and Treaty issues, more recently moving into women’s issues and Pacific Island affairs. The papers include minutes, correspondence, training records, and newsletters. vile, Arthur henry. Reminiscences, 1940. 4cm. donation: Mrs S Davies, Masterton. Vile was a newspaperman and he describes his experiences and the people he met in New Zealand where he worked in the Wairarapa, Hawkes Bay, the Manawatu, New Plymouth, and Australia.

warburton-grove family. Papers, 1700-1903. 1.3 m. purchase. Papers of a Staffordshire family of landowners, one of whom later came to New Zealand. Includes domestic and household accounts, private correspondence, legal documents, and literary papers of the writer Eliot Warburton. WELLINGTON MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION. Records, 1895-1992. 4.6 m. DONATION. Minutes of the Association and associated manufacturing groups in the Wellington region and records of the Wellington Show Association including a letterbook for the 1896 Wellington Industrial Exhibition.