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Professor Mann wrote a number of science fiction novels. This is one of an alternative time-line series set essentially in his native Yorkshire.

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Includes mostly rule books, constitutions and information leaflets.

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Two items: A carbon copy of typed transcriptions headed 'Extracts from "Diary" (autobiography) of Mrs Felton Mathews; a carbon copy of a typed transcript of a letter, dated 18th July 1940, from Mrs Mathews to her sister Margaret.

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Copy of a circular letter to Rev. Father McCarthy’s relatives in various parts of the world. 6 p. in folder

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The bulk of Prof. McKenzie's papers are held elsewhere, chiefly at the Alexander Turnbull Library; the Library holds papers to do with his interests while at the University and records from the Wai-te-ata Press which he founded in 1962.

Scope and Contents "James McNeish is a well-known novelist and biographer. He has received critical attention in New Zealand and overseas; many of his works have appeared in London and New York. His novels include Mackenzie (1970) and Lovelock, nominated for the 1986 Booker Prize. His non-fiction encompasses social history, memoir, a psychological study of a young chorister convicted of multiple murder, The Mask...

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14 file boxes of papers related to the Te Maori exhibition both overseas and in New Zealand.

The landmark Te Maori exhibition was a milestone in the Māori cultural renaissance. Featuring traditional Māori artwork, it toured the United States from 1984 to 1986 before returning to New Zealand for a nationwide tour in 1987.

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Accounts of two journeys made in 1853 to Otaki, and in 1854 to Auckland, recounted in later life. Leaves embossed with official Government House seal and written on both sides (J.C. Beaglehole Room Card Catalogue entry)

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This collection consists of manuscripts, correspondence, clippings and publications relating to the career of Gordon Mirams; predominantly to Mr Mirams' roles as a film critic and particularly as New Zealand's Film Censor in the 1950s. Also includes some material pertinent to his Mass Communications role with UNESCO.

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The only records held from Frank Munro are those to do with his involvement with 'Extrav'.

Scope and contents note The papers of Peter Munz were received in instalments over several years, but largely in 2007 and 2008 following his death. They include research notes spanning 70 years, offprints (both his own and those given to him), some books from his collection, some correspondence, typescripts of conference papers, lectures, articles and books by him. Also included are non-print materials in the form of cassette tapes, diskettes, and CD-ROM containing files and e-mails from his PC....

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The records consist of minute books and meeting reports, registers and financial records of the Institute from its establishment in 1905 to c1967 (the date varies for different types of record).

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Records held include the meetings of Council and of the Standing Committee, correspondence, membership information, subject files and publications.

Records are also held for the two predecessor organisations, the Royal Institute of International Affairs. New Zealand branch (1934-1939), and the Institute of Pacific Relations. New Zealand Branch (1926-1939). These have been processed as separate record groups.

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The records include the working files of the organisations, chiefly correspondence and subject files, together with some minutes and accounts, also awards, printed material on workers' compensation, and some newspaper clippings. The bulk of the union material comes from the 1940s, with all the files closed in 1948.

Please consult list in paper form.

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This collection consists of the typescript of and article written by Dr John [E.P.] Thomson for Kite in 1994 about the teaching of New Zealand literature at Victoria University of Wellington, and a letter to Dr Thomson from Professor Ian Gordon outlining his impressions of the topic.