Meri Baker - Merivale Oral History

One hour interview with Meri Baker for the Merivale Oral History Project. Interviewed by Merewahia Rogers on 14 October 1993. Copied onto two sides of a TEAC CDX60 audio cassette tape.

Handwritten notes on cover:

• Māori Women's Welfare League (Merivale division)
• MWW projects and fundraising
• Family life in Merivale
• Woman of the Year award
• Reputation of the area Merivale
• Racial disharmony
• Early life in Courtney Road (Merivale)
• Doctors of the area

National Library item description (OHInt-0329-01):

Backgrounds the formation of the Merivale Māori Women's Welfare League, renamed the Te Awa nui Māori Women's Welfare League to incorporate Mount Maunganui members. Details original members, fees, minutes, meeting procedures and activities of the League. Talks about the first project, a gateway for Merivale School. Mentions members and associates Josephine Reid, Deidre Kent, Wawi Paraire and Aromea te Māipi. Recalls learning new skills including taniko, kete making. Summarises life before Merivale and homelife in the suburb. Discusses winning Women of the Year Award. Talks about Mona Hamilton, Secretary for the National Council of Women.