World War, 1939-1945

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Contains an unpublished piece of work titled ‘The Living and the Dead’ by LC and the published work of ‘The reactivation of post-traumatic stress disorder in later life’ by A. D. Macleod (Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, Vol. 28, 626-634, 1994). Topics include remembrance, recollection, grappling with death and post-traumatic stress. Includes WWII and WWII dates in the subject matter, along with veterans’ experiences post-war resulting in a date range of 1914-1994.

Scope and Contents Pages 81-84 of an identified piece of writing. Of what is included the predominant theme is war songs and subthemes include soldiers dealing with death, feminising death and patriotism in death. The newest of the references included is from 1981, suggest that the publication date is some time during or after 1981. The subject matter has no definitive dates but mentions WWII, 1939-1945. Also included are two page markers with the labelling of ‘Music, carry on! Carry on!’ and ‘Music, Carolina...

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Contains a newspaper obituary for singer and actress, Irena Anders who died in November 29, 2010, aged 90. Anders’ performances for the Polish Army in WWII, were known for their morale boosting qualities. The obituary is from the Dominion post, December 11, 2010, p A25.

Scope and Contents Contains a series of correspondence between LC and Frank Gretton. Frank is the brother of Harold Gretton and the correspondence is primarily to do with him and his documentation of his WWII experience. They specifically discuss Harold’s poems and songs, and his inclusion in LC’s developing publications. The correspondence occurred between 1990 and 2004. The subject matter includes dates from 1914 onwards. Note that the last attempt to contact Frank Gretton failed due to his change in...

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Contains the original and a photocopy of a Victoria University Department of Anthropology welcoming and lamenting waiata in both Maori and translated into English. The translation is accompanied with comments and annotations about its use with the Maori Battalion in WWII. It appears that the document was given to LC by Bernie Kernot [?]. The original copy was published May 1968 and the translation was done September 1970.

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A collection of handwritten notes and newspaper clippings. Most of the articles focus on ensuring that Maori Battalion experiences are given attention when discussing New Zealand’s involvement in WWII. Some attention paid to the Maori attitude towards war in general and references to Tu Matauenga (god of war) are noted. Some demographics included in the handwritten notes. Publication date range is 1945-2008. Subject matter date range is 1910-2008.

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A series of correspondence between LC and Mark Hanson of Auckland. There is some focus on Portuguese revolutionary songs but most attention is paid to William (Bill) Patterson, Hanson’s Uncle-in-law. Included is Patterson’s response to the publication of ‘Myth and Reality: The New Zealand Soldier in World War Two’ by John McLeod. The correspondence between LC and Hanson occurred in 2003. The correspondence between Hanson and Patterson occurred in 1986.

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Contains the invitation, order of service and a newspaper clipping about the May 28 2007 ‘A Friend in Need’ Memorial Day service at Old St Paul’s, Wellington. The service consisted of hymns, prayers and the opening of an exhibition. The example of Florence Small is used when recounting the relationships between ‘yank’ soldiers and New Zealand women during WWII. The publication dates all appear to be in 2007. The subject matter date range is c. 1942-2007.

Scope and Contents A collection photographs and along with a photocopied army announcement that warns “all members of the Army and Royal Air Force proceeding on leave to Cairo” to beware of spies when they engage in conversation with the locals. The photos depict an array of scenes with subjects including Soviet soldiers, Dwight Eisenhower, Winston Churchill, Field Marshal Montgomery, Marshal Rokossovsky, King George VI, Pastor Niemoller, Commander Fraser, Admiral Nimitz and Malay soldiers and citizens. Origin...

Scope and Contents A collection of newspaper clippings, correspondence and handwritten notes. The collection is predominantly military focused, although the topics within this are varied. Some of these topics included are: Obituaries; Perceptions of New Zealand during WWII; The Cold war; recollection and remembrance; New Zealand and Greece relationship; U.S. Marines in Wellington; Charles Upham (decorating former New Zealand soldier); military funding; Boer war veterans; Wellington ‘invasion’; the Springbok...

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Contains two drafted chapters of an unknown piece of writing titled ‘Sexual Fantasy’ and ‘Problems of Social control in 2NZEF’ with a WWII time frame (c. 1939-1945). Also included are a series of photocopied diary entries, at least one of which is attributed to Bert Shepherd. The diaries range from 1942-1944. The date of the drafts are unknown, however the subject matter of all the folder documents is c. 1916-1980.

Scope and Contents Contains a series of correspondence, prayer and stories under the titled of ‘Smith Corre.’ and retrieved from the Underwood collection. The correspondence is indeed addressed to D.V. Smith, from Cpl. M. Evans, LT. Herbert W. Reneker, ‘Bob’ and Howie Anderson. The correspondence is all from a late WWII context. Also includes a page from from ‘Aiborne All the Way” Screaming Eagles 101st Airborne Division’ by M. B. Abbott [see box 32, ‘Airborne (Abbott)’]. The date range of the collection is c....

Scope and Contents Contains printed copies of photographic mounting cards held at the U.S. National Archives, along with handwritten notes, a regulations of public use guidebook and a general guide to the still pictures collection of the Archives. The images depict an array of subjects including WWI and WWII marines, Red Cross worker, civilians in wartime, musicians and performers [printed versions of these copies can be found in the ‘U.S. Army Photos’ envelope, cabinet 2, drawer 4, box 4]. The date range of...

Scope and Contents A collection of photocopied sheet music. Titles included are: ‘Victory V’ (1941); ‘The V Song’ (1941); ‘A Broken Doll’ (1941); ‘Blue Smoke’ (1947); ‘For I Love But You’ (c. 1914-1918); ‘Where are the Lads of New Zealand To-Night’ (1914); ‘When We Get Back to New Zealand’ (date unknown); ‘When you Return’ (date unknown); ‘The N.Z. Boys are Marching’ (1940); ‘Satan’s Vassals’ (c. 1940-1949); ‘Sing a Song for Victory’ (1943); ‘Freedom’s Army’ (c. 1939-1945); ‘Lads of New Zealand’ (c....

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Contains a section of writing titled ‘3. Military Newspapers’, along with handwritten notes. Of what publication the chapter is a part of is unknown. The subject matter date range is c. 1915-1945.

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A record of soldiers’ wages from 1938 to 1947. The pay is presented columns of pounds, shillings and pence. Also included is a tutorial for the card game ‘Forty-Fives’.

Scope and Contents A collection of typed script, a photocopied publication, handwritten notes and newspaper clippings. The central topic is Polish Songs, particularly those used during WWII. The printed publication is Juliusz Leo, ‘Zbiόr Pieśni Polskich’, (Jerusalem: Ministry of Religious Affiliation and Public Education, 1944), which contains a variety of sheet music. Also contains a few letters-to-the-editor, with additional information about the Polish experience of WWII, in reference to a recent article...

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Contains the single newspaper clipping of Earnes, David, ‘Heavy Skies and a Heavy Heart’, The New Zealand Herald, August 20 2007, p A5. The article focuses on the account of bomber command veteran Bill Bridget, who discusses how the relatively slim survival chances made flight crews superstitious and inclined to engage in pre-flight rituals. The subject matter date range is c. 1939-2007.

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Contains the single publication of Trevelyn, Raleigh, Rome ’44, the Battle for the Eternal City, (London: Seeker & Warburg, 1981). Selected sections include the index, the appendices and the acknowledgements/sources/notes. Also included at the end are pages 254-255 and 234-235. Of the selected areas, the subject matter date range is 1943-1944.

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Contains a single, double-sided page. One side is a series of handwritten notes about Russell Clark. His participation in WWII, his career and his obituary information. The other side is a copy of ‘Frontier Signage’ with editing. Publication dates are unknown. The subject matter range is 1942-1966.

Scope and Contents A collection of handwritten notes, original and photocopied newspaper clippings, printed articles and three copies of LC’s unpublished work under the titles of ‘Under the Guns’ and ‘Cannon Fodder’. Topics include soldier morale, admiration for comrades, Mussolini and Italian fascism, women in the work force, entertainment and general troop welfare (e.g. the Y.M.C.A.). The publication date range is c. 1940-1999. The subject matter includes “The Great War” suggesting a date range from c. 1914...

Scope and Contents A collection of photocopied sheet music and song lyrics, accompanied by some background information and context of those songs. It appears that the material was compiled by Pete Seeger from his time on duty during WWII, in one instance he signs off the information as, “Pete Seeger, Saipan – 1945”. The collection was retrieved from the Archive of Folk Culture at the Library of Congress. The date the material was photocopied is unspecified. The subject matter of the material suggests a date...

Scope and Contents A series of correspondence from LC to Charles Smith, Russell Smith, Jock Phillips and Ian McGibbon. The correspondence in general primarily regards the poetry and narratives of Charles Smith, of which contributed to LC’s ‘The Iron Hand’. Also mentioned is the use of Smith’s work in commemorations, with the permission of LC who has his work in custody. Also included is a stack of LC’s business cards, with names listed on the backs. The date range of the documents is 1986-2000. The subject...

Summary of contents Contains two manuscripts titled ‘Soldiers’ Songs as Occupational Folklore’ and ‘Soldiers Songs: World War 1 to Vietnam’, along with a list of central concepts on the topic, two copies of a diagram titled ‘Military Songs as Expressive Behaviour Towards Authority’ and a Victoria University of Wellington Department of Anthropology welcome and lamenting waiata, ‘Tomo Mai’. The central topics including occupational folklife, folksong, Military Occupational Song, Moral, Technique and how...

Scope and Contents A collection of correspondence, newspaper obituaries, printed articles and a photocopied cover of the songbook ‘Songs our Mothers Never Taught us’. The majority of correspondence is between LC and Jim Henderson, famed journalist and writer of ‘Gunner Inglorious’ and is of both a personal and professional nature. Also included is LC’s article ‘Soldier’s Songs: The Folklore of the Powerless’ published in New York Folklore [See ‘Australia, Billjim’ folder for another example]. The publication...

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“The Songs We Sang. Red White & Navy Blue, Aiwa Saida, My Africa Star, Saida Bint, Rolling Wheels, The Good Ship Venus, My A. 25, The Army in Fiji, The Fighting Kiwi, Monowai Side, This is my Story, The Qartermaster’s Store, The Trentham Blues, The Veteran’s Reply – Little Miss Muffet March, The Lousy Lance Corporal, Isa Lei, The Battle of Coconut Grove, Lili Marlene, Castelfrentano, Mama, Dugout in Matruh, Maori Battalion. All from ‘Kiwi L.P.s’ LA-3 & LA-6."

Scope and Contents A collection of handwritten notes, correspondence, newspaper clippings and transcripts. There is a large focus on propaganda its effects, particularly in the newspaper clippings. The correspondence is predominantly with TV One and Radio New Zealand. The former indicates that LC was commissioned by the broadcaster to gather research overseas for an upcoming documentary called ‘New Zealanders at War’. Transcripts from the Radio New Zealand “Convoys to Cairo” is also included, and it appears...

Scope and Contents A collection of printed articles, typed manuscripts, handwritten notes, handwritten soldier slang and correspondence. The collection documents the process of obtaining Agnes Underwood’s collection for the Folklore Archive at State University College, Buffalo, New York. Includes three copies of an article written by LC about the collection and about Underwood. The correspondence included is from both Lydia Fish (of State University College) Professor Phillips Stevens Jr. (New York Folklore...

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Contains a U.S. Naval Academy Band performance schedule for 1987-1988, a newspaper advertisement for ‘Stage Door Canteen’ an album of WWII songs, and printed sheet music of songs used at soldier shows. The music included is often light-hearted and humorous. Both the publication and subject matter date ranges are 1943-1988.