Merivale History: notes and interviews from oral history project

Date1998-2000 Last edited by: Kate Charteris

Reference NumberAms 230Collection SummaryOral history project. Interviews and notes for "Merivale, Tauranga: proud of it", compiled and written by Belinda Leckie with assistance from Helen Unsworth (published 2000). Archive includes a copy of the book. Last edited by: Kate Charteris

DescriptionOral history project transcripts, correspondence, additional interviews, 2 x notebooks containing research references, copy of finished book [Merivale, Tauranga: proud of it.]

Collection comprises:

Interviews with:

Meri Baker

Len Bailey

Bill Bongard

Neil Compton

June Courtney

Tuariki John Delamere

Downie

Bill Gartshore (Jnr.)

Rose Gartshore

Beryl Goodger

Dianne and Norman Jack-Kino

David and Dorothy Kent

Bob Owens

Joy Owens

Charlie Piahana

Rice family portraits

Alice Raynell

Ken Richmond

Zeta (Zita) Richmond

Tom Sharplin

Betty Sowerby

Te Whata Taniora Pukekura

Maps, folders relating to:

Poikē

Waimapū

Yatton

Gate Pā and confiscation

Naming of Henderson Crescent

Family history and land holdings information for:
-- Chadwick family
-- Macmillan family
-- Mansel family
-- Merriman family

Miscellaneous items relating to local government, streets and housing, businesses, education (Merivale School), Māori Women's Welfare League and Te Kōhanga Reo, local organisations.

See General Lending Collection for a borrowable copy of the 2000 book 'Merivale, Tauranga: proud of it' and also General Reference Collection.
Collection.

Oral history recordings are deposited at National Library, OHColl-0329

In October 2000 the Merivale Community Group gave each household in Merivale a free copy of 'Merivale, Tauranga: Proud of It'. The cover note includes: Started in 1997, this book is result of research, the oral histories, and many more interviews to highlight and preserve Merivale's development."CreatorLeckie, Belinda Last edited by: Kate Charteris

LevelCollectionExtent2 boxes Last edited by: Kate Charteris

LanguageEnglish

Asset Location

RoomClimate controlled room Last edited by: Kate Charteris

Usage

Kaitiakitanga StatementPlease use taonga Māori materials provided by Te Ao Mārama: Tauranga City Libraries appropriately. This includes being respectful and mindful of the creator/s, as well as the mana and dignity of people, iwi and hapū group/s, and the environmental subjects depicted in the material.Access ConditionsNo access restrictions anticipated for this collection. To be reviewed upon next access request.AcknowledgementTe Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries Ams 230

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Merivale History: notes and interviews from oral history project