New Zealand -- History -- 20th century

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An alphabetical index book with authors listed by their last names. The lists includes the authors' names and the publication they have [in the Athenaeum?] The date range in which the collection was developed is unknown but the last residents left c. 1956.

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A list of published works held at the Burnett's Face Athenaeum. The list includes the author, the title and a [library index?] number. Also includes a list of "books destroyed'. The book is in fragile condition and pages are loose. The date range of the entries into the register is c. 1915-1957.

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Contains some correspondence with David Turnbull along with a photocopied theatre programme from Napier that he has provided [see ‘Napier’ folder]. The programmes specifies the films shown at ‘The Gaiety’ and ‘The Majestic’ in Napier, from August 24, 1929 to March 9, 1932. The only indicated date of the correspondence is Wednesday 30th, month and year are unknown.

Scope and Contents Contains a series of correspondence addressed to Angus McCurdy, regarding 'Magic Lanterns'.The correspondents include; E.S. Pegler 'Photo Supply Stores', the superintendent of the Department of Tourist and Health Resorts and James Bamforth of the Optical Lantern Slide Manufacturer. Also includes some correspondence concerning the purchase of a piano from F.J. Pinny in Wellington. A voting paper for the Upper Hutt Mayoral election (1933) is included with McCurdy being a candidate and a letter...

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A collection of slide-notes and handwritten notes that seem to be for a lecture presentation. The themes discussed include depression-era New Zealand, New Zealand democracy, race-relations in New Zealand, achievement and prosperity, imperialism, socialism and the ‘utopia’ idea. Publication date is unknown. The Subject matter date range is c. 1864-1981.

Scope and Contents Contains a series of newspaper clippings, two issues of 'The South Wairarapa Sentinel', one issue of 'Leader', some handwritten biographical material on both Angus McCurdy and Mary Anne McCurdy, the latter of which is also accompanied by a portrait negative. the newspaper articles provide biographical detail of Mr. and Mrs. McCurdy, the later newspaper articles detail what remained of McCurdy's presence in Upper Hutt, such as his property or his legacy as mayor. Also included is an article...

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A collection of newspaper clippings, advertisements, printed articles and typed script. Details the history of New Zealand film, the government funding for the industry and New Zealand’s cinema-going culture. New Zealand productions discussed include ‘My Lady of the Cave’ (1922), ‘Broken Barrier’ (1952), ‘Once Were Warriors’ (1994), ‘Once Were Warriors 2’ (1999), ‘Greenstone’ (1999) and ‘Scarfies’ (1999). The publication date range is c. 1922-2007.

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....

Summary of contents A collection of newspaper clippings, articles, and handwritten notes about Richard Pearse, the New Zealand claimant to the first flight of a heavier-than-air machine (possibly predating the Wright brothers). Two of the newspaper clippings make reference to Pearse’s biography ‘The Riddle of Richard Pearse’ by Gordon Ogilvie. The other documents discuss his general personal life, the directions he went in after fighting in WWI and where his engines are held (i.e the Museum of Transport in...

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Contains the script for a radio piece titled ‘Voices of War’ by LC, along with a Radio NZ contract and some correspondence between LC and Elizabeth Alley of ‘Concert Programme’. The correspondence focuses on the copyright and legalities of a script that is so centred around literary sources. The script itself is heavily edited. The date range is c. 1985-1986.

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Contains the full facsimile copy of R.M. Dick (ed.), ‘The Growing Tradition: A collection of New Zealand songs’ [unpublished]. Some annotation of the front, “further to my recent letter. Andrew Campbell.” The songs document colonial life, the New Zealand back country and soldier experience in the various wars of the 20th century [See ‘Roger Dick’ folder].

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A series of handwritten and typed poetry either by or collected by Richard ‘Dick’ Clemens, and a letter of correspondence from his daughter Anne Nithe. The poems reflect New Zealand back country culture, love, drinking and revelry. Also includes some racy greeting cards. The correspondence with Anne Nithe gives the only referable date of the collection as November 8, 1976. She also gives Clemens’ lifespan, 1885-1960.

Scope and Contents A collection of photocopied newspaper clippings, newspaper advertisements, correspondence and a full facsimile copy of Roger Dick’s ‘The Growing Tradition: A collection of New Zealand songs’. The advertisement was created by Roger Dick to seek out digger and soldier songs, and the correspondence is largely in response to this advertisement. Also includes some direct correspondence between Roger Dick and LC about referencing. The songs of the proposed publication cover a range of New Zealand...

Scope and Contents Contains a series of documents pertaining to Angus McCurdy's time in Hutt Valley local politics. Includes a proposal to establish a public hall in Upper Hutt, a prospectus of the Upper Hutt Union Public Hall Company , Ltd., handwritten notes and some sketches of the proposed structure. Also includes a introductory pamphlet to the new Majestic theatre in Upper Hutt (1928), a photocopy of 'The Independent' from May 16 1914 and some miscellaneous meeting notes of the reception committee. The...

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A collection of notes and receipts related to the Burnett's Face Band. The receipts are from varous music stores, publishers and general store keepers and for the most part are for the payments for journals and scores. These include 'George Parkhouse', 'Chas. Begg & Co.', 'Pianoforter, Organ, and Music Warehouse', 'J. and G. Pullar', W.H. Paling & Co. Ltd.'. The documents were sent between 1914 and 1916.

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Contains a series of correspondence between LC and Radio NZ, along with a section of script from ‘The Sounds of War’. The correspondence is regarding LC’s submission of the script to be played on National Radio. After some critique from Michael [last name unspecified] of Radio NZ, the broadcast was set for Tuesday, December 12, 1998. The date range is 1995-1998.

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Pascoe, John, Cleveland, Les, Westra, Ans, curated by Janet Bayly and Athol McCredie, ‘Witness to Change: Life in New Zealand’, (Photoforum/Wellington Inc: Wellington, 1985).

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...