World War, 1939-1945

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Wagner, Cpl. W. E., 'A Kiwi’s Soliloquy', (Auckland: Wright & Jaques Ltd., 1943).

Summary of contents A vast collection of printed and typed poetry, along with correspondence, newspaper clippings, handwritten notes, a poetry reading programme, printed articles and photocopied songbook covers. The prominent theme of the collection is war poetry and soldiers’ expression of their experience. Also included is information on the various presentations of LC’s work on the topic, such as guest lecturing in the Victoria University English Department, a radio production and a poetry reading titled...

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A collection of printed articles and handwritten articles. Details the function and capabilities of weaponry used in WWII and the Vietnam war. The only publication date indicated is from Mowat, Farley, And No Birds Sang, (Boston: Little Brown, 1979). The subject matter includes dates as far back as 1883 [-c.1975].

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A collection of correspondence, printed articles, typed script and 2 copies of an obituary for E.G. “Ted” Webber. The typed script is written by Webber that documents the NZEF times, of which Webber contributed to. The correspondence between Webber and LC involves further inquiry into Webber’s publications and his experience during his service. The publication date range is 1945-1987. The subject matter is from c. 1941.

Scope and Contents A collection of song lyrics, sheet music, poems and parodies retrieved from the Folklore Institute at Western Kentucky University. The material has been resourced through various informants across the U.S. who participated in WWII, the Korean War or the Vietnam War. Often included with the songs is some background information which demonstrates its folkloric relevance. The songs are often humorous and obscene. The date that LC acquired the material is unspecified, but the date range of the...

Scope and Contents A collection of newspaper clippings, Christchurch Arts Festival programmes, event planning, handwritten notes, song lyrics correspondence and an information booklet for the Xth British Commonwealth Games (1974). ‘What Harry Sang’ refers to the proposed programme of LC’s that includes other song and poem titles such as ‘Wool, Whether and Wine’, ‘The Spearwah’, ‘The Drover’s Dream’, ‘Edmund Slettery’, ‘Extract from Dominion’, ‘Walking on my Feet’, ‘O’Reilly’s Daughter’ [See folder...

Scope and Contents A collection of photocopied and original sheet music. Titles included are: ‘Begg’s Army, Navy and Air Force Album’ (c. 1942); ‘Poor Little Angeline’ (1936); ‘We’re Going to Hang out the Washing on Siegfried Line’ (1939); ‘I Left my Heart at the Stage Door Canteen’ (1942); ‘Coming in on a Wing and a Prayer’ (1943); ‘The Martins and the Coys’ (1936); ‘South of the Border’ (1939); ‘Boomps-a-Daisy!’ (1939); ‘Mairzy Doats (Mares Eat Oats)’ (1943); ‘Lambeth Walk’ (1937); ‘Hi Jig a Jig, Hi Jig a...

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Collection includes a published chronology of WWII, within which is a variety of handwritten notes and printed articles. Subject matter is mostly of WWII chronology, with some focus on casualties. The only publication date indicated is that of the printed chronology in 1968. The subject matter references dates 1939-1946.

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A collection of newspaper clippings, handwritten poems and accounts, song lyrics, printed articles, a talent release form and information on the 1992 50th commemoration of US troops in New Zealand. Topics include intermarriage, tension, derogatory soldier songs, entertainment, American imperialism and international relations. The publication date range is 1943-2006. The subject matter date range is c. 1942-1993.

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A collection of printed articles, handwritten notes, photocopied newspaper clippings, typed script and Victoria University examination answer books. Details the chronology of the Y.M.C.A. and Y.W.C.A. development, the services they provide, their Christian values and their first hand role in feeding and entertaining troops during the world wars. The publication date range is c. 1918-1984. The subject matter includes dates as far back as 1865.