Mrs Arthur P. Jensen (Muriel)

Date24 October 1976Reference NumberAms 524/30DescriptionPhotocopy of typed "Notes taken during a visit to Mrs Arthur P. Jensen, Elizabeth Heights, Tauranga, on 24th October, 1975."
"In addition to Mr and Mrs Arthur Jensen, Mr and Mrs Walter Jensen were present during this visit, and most of the information received is contained in notes offered by Mrs Walter Jensen."

Topics discussed include:

Ōmanawa district history
history of the Jensen family farm
working at local sawmills, Gammans and others
establishment of Ōmanawa School(s)
early mail service
farming at Ōmanawa from 1909 onwards
starting a fruit orchard, after discussions with Mr Berridge (from the Tauranga Experimental Gardens)
Ōmanawa Women's Institute formation and first meeting in 1932
McLaren's Falls Power Station

See also: Ams 524/31 notes offered by Mrs Walter H. Jensen (Thurza).LevelItemFormatTypescriptExtent6 pagesPhysical DescriptionPage size is 297mm by 210mm by 1mmLanguageEnglish

Asset Location

RoomClimate controlled room - offsite

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Kaitiakitanga StatementWe ask that, in addition to normal copyright and privacy considerations, users of our heritage resources uphold the mana and dignity of the people, communities and places depicted within.Cultural/Ethical StatusNoaRestrictionsRestrictions apply, this item is not available online. To request access please contact the Heritage and Research Team at research@tauranga.govt.nz. A written recording agreement for the interview has not been located and may not have been completed at the time of transcription. Retrospective agreements are being sought and if you have information regarding the interviewee please email research@tauranga.govt.nzCopyrightCopyright may apply. Please contact us if you have information regarding the copyright status of this item.AcknowledgementTe Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries Ams 524/30

Relates To

Part of Archive CollectionAms 524Other Item(s)Jensen Family of Ōmanawa 1906-

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