Burnett's Face Band records, 1914-1916
Description
The collection consists of records salvaged by Les Cleveland. They concern the Athenaeum, the Brass Band, and the Crown Hotel only.
Les Cleveland contributed photographs for the article 'Survivors of ghost town recall a bygone era', 'New Zealand Truth', 11 February 1958, p.22 (clipping held with collection).
Dates
- 1914-1916
Access and use
This material is freely available for research and private study within the J.C.Beaglehole Room. For any use beyond this, please address requests to the J.C.Beaglehole Room in the first instance.
Extent
From the Collection: 3 linear_centimeters
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Custodial History
These records were found in 1957 by Les Cleveland on the floor of the Burnett's Face Athenaeum just after the roof had come off the building, which was falling into ruin.
- Collected archives Subject Source: Local sources
Repository Details
Part of the J C Beaglehole Room, Victoria University of Wellington Library Repository
