The Elms Foundation, 1998-2007

Date1998-2007Reference NumberAms 396/21Collection SummaryJoy was one of the original trustees of The Elms Foundation in 1998 and after her term as trustee expired she became a director. She was particularly interested in the textile collection belonging to The Elms.DescriptionSeries comprises:

Ams 396/21/1: The Elms Management Plan, Stephen Cashmore, July 1999.

Ams 396/21/2: Presentation folder with general Elms information. Cover has Emma Vogan watercolour of The Elms on black paper, ‘The Elms Foundation Dr Joy Drayton’ in gold pen, silver braid tie fastening.

Ams 396/21/3: The Elms, miscellaneous: includes draft collection policy, 2005; funding applications; guides list, 2006; correspondence; notes for library presentations, in Joy’s hand; notes for timeline, ditto; plan of Baycourt’s dimensions (for exhibition of textiles in 2005).

Ams 396/21/4: The Elms, issues: storage of collections, buildings on site, etc.

Ams 396/21/5: The Elms, issues: reports, conservation planning, meeting notes, volunteer training, Kemp House emergency plan, etc.

Ams 396/21/6: The Elms Antique Clothing Catalogue and related notes. The collection now known as The Elms Textile Collection was formerly divided into the Antique Clothing Collection and the Lace Collection.

Ams 396/21/7: The Elms Textile Collection: report from conservator Rangi Te Kanawa, lists of items in collection, calculations for space needed for collection, partnership contract with Te Papa National Services, information about collection storage, etc.

Ams 396/21/8: ‘A Meeting of Cultures’ exhibition, March 2007: an exhibition of treasures from The Elms was held at Hotel Devonport. It is fair to say that Joy was the driving force behind the exhibition and she was certainly one of the main organisers. Folder includes funding applications for exhibition, rosters, timetables, to-do lists, etc.CreatorDrayton, Mary Josephine, 1916-2012LevelSeriesSystem of ArrangementThe original order of the series has been maintained and arranged into thirty-one series which reflect the major activities of the creator over the years.LanguageEnglish

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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.CopyrightCopyright may apply. Please contact us if you have information regarding the copyright status of this item.Access ConditionsNo access restrictions apply to this series.AcknowledgementTe Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries Ams 396/21

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The Elms Foundation, 1998-2007