Guide to Archival Repositories in the Manawatū-Whanganui Region 2021
CENTRAL DISTRICTS BRANCH
INTRODUCTION
This is an updated version of the Guide to Manawatu Archival Repositories, which was published more than 10 years ago.
The Archives and Records Association of New Zealand (ARANZ) Central Districts Branch Committee decided in 2019 to update the guide. Branch Committee members Michael Biggs, Louis Changuion and Catherine Woeber were tasked with updating and expanding the guide as necessary.
The Central Districts Branch covers a significant part of the North Island, so this guide takes in the whole Manawatū-Whanganui region. Guides for other regions that come under the Central Districts Branch will be created in the future.
For stage one all local authorities, museums and certain other institutions in the region were contacted for inclusion in the guide. Stage two will expand this to secondary schools, marae and churches. We would like to thank everyone who took the time to fill out the survey and provide us with their details.
We are happy to receive feedback, corrections and new entries. Please feel free to contact the Central Districts Branch Committee via [email protected].
HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE
This Guide is split into two parts. The first is a list of the repositories that are based within the region and includes a short description of their holdings, the facilities on offer and their contact details.
The second provides an index of the archival collections by District and gives you an idea of who you should contact when you are looking for a particular type of archive. The index is not exhaustive.
Depending on what is held, you may see a single Archival Repository being mentioned in multiple categories or Districts.
The aerial photograph on the cover is of Foxton, dated 15/03/1939.
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ABOUT ARANZ
ARANZ is an incorporated society, established in 1976, with the aim of promoting the understanding and importance of records and archives in New Zealand. ARANZ is administered nationally by a Council of elected members. Branches are established in Auckland, Canterbury, Central Districts, Otago/Southland, Waikato/Bay of Plenty, and Wellington.
The objectives of the Association are:
• To foster the care, preservation and use of archives and records, both to public and private, and their effective administration. • To provide an authoritative voice on matters of concern relating to archives and records. • To cooperate or affiliate with any other bodies in New Zealand or elsewhere with like objectives. • To promote professional competence in the administration and preservation of archives and records; by providing advice to the appropriate authorities on levels and standards of professional education and training, and by promoting the training of archivists, records keepers, curators, librarians and others by the dissemination of specialised knowledge. • To encourage research on the care, preservation and use of archives and records and to promote the publication of the results of this research. • To promote the standing of archives institutions and those working with archives and records. • To advise and support the establishment of archives services throughout New Zealand. • To publish a journal and other publications in furtherance of these objectives.
Membership of the association is open to any individual or institution interested in fostering the objectives of the Association. As of 2021 subscription rates are: New Zealand Overseas Personal NZ$ 60.00 NZ$ 95.00 Personal (Student) NZ$ 40.00 NZ$ 70.00 Institutional / Corporate NZ$ 105.00 NZ$ 145.00
CONTACTING ARANZ
Postal Address: PO Box 11553 Manners Street Wellington 6142
Website: https://www.aranz.org.nz/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ARANZ_inc
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/177019399264
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LIST OF REPOSITORIES
List of Repositories in the Region ...... 3 Alexander Library ...... 4 Archives Central ...... 5 Bulls Museum ...... 6 Dannevirke Gallery of History ...... 7 Engineer Corps Memorial Centre ...... 8 Feilding and Districts Community Archive ...... 9 Ian Matheson City Archives ...... 10 Massey University Archives ...... 11 Massey University Library ...... 12 National Army Museum ...... 13 Norsewood Pioneer Museum ...... 14 Pahiatua and Districts Museum ...... 15 Sarjeant Gallery ...... 16 Taihape Museum ...... 17 Tararua District Council Library ...... 18 Te Manawa ...... 19 Whanganui District Council ...... 20 Whanganui Regional Museum ...... 21 Woodville Pioneer Museum ...... 22 Index of Archival Collections by District ...... 23 Horowhenua District ...... 24 Manawatu District ...... 25 Palmerston North City ...... 26 Rangitikei District ...... 27 Ruapehu District ...... 28 Tararua District ...... 29 Whanganui District ...... 30
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Alexander Library
Archival Collection
Type of institution Research Library A collection of published books and pamphlets about New Zealand history with a focus on published works that document the history of Description of archival the wider Whanganui region, Whanganui people, business, collections/holdings organisations and events. The library also has a small collection of archives of local significance including photographs, newspapers and a biographical index of Whanganui people. Books, documents, photographs, DVDs, video cassette, audio cassette, Format microfiche, microfilm, digital archives. Volume of collection Not supplied.
Facilities
Physical address 1 Pukenamu Drive, Queens Park, Whanganui Opening hours Monday to Friday 9.30 am-5.00 pm, closed public holidays Appointment required? No Parking Parking is free but on a first come first served basis No reading room. Free wi-fi and internet access, free access to Facilities available Ancestry.com and Findmypast No charge for using the archives. Charges apply for photocopying and Charges research by staff. No charges for scanning Wheelchair friendly? Yes No food or drink allowed in the library. Coffee available at the Davis Cafe/Food facilities Library adjacent or at the local cafes a short walk away
Contact Information
Contact Person Heritage Librarian Postal address Whanganui District Library, Pukenamu Drive, Whanganui, 4501 Telephone (06) 349 1000 Email [email protected] Website www.whanganuilibrary.com Social media Facebook - Alexander Library-Te Rerenga mai o Te Kāuru
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Archives Central
Archival Collection
Type of institution Local Authority Archive Physical archival material from 7 regional and district councils; Digital- only material from 2 councils. Archives Central member councils Description of archival include Hawke’s Bay Regional Council, Horizons Regional Council, collections/holdings Horowhenua District Council, Manawatu District Council, Palmerston North City Council, Rangitikei District Council, Ruapehu District Council, Tararua District Council, Whanganui District Council Paper records, digital records, books, photographs, maps and plans, Format slides, etc. Volume of collection 3750 linear metres
Facilities
Physical address 40 Bowen Street, Feilding (Archives Central) Opening hours Tuesday to Friday 1.00 pm to 5.00 pm Appointment required? No Parking Free parking outside the front of the building Facilities available Reading room with guest wi-fi access and PC available No charge for using the archives. Charges apply for photocopying, Charges scanning and research by staff. Wheelchair friendly? Yes Cafe/Food facilities Feilding CBD – 2-minute walk
Contact Information
Contact Person Evan Greensides – Senior Archivist Postal address 40 Bowen Street, Feilding 4702 Telephone (06) 952 2819 Email [email protected] Website www.archivescentral.org.nz Social media https://www.facebook.com/ArchivesCentralMWLASSNZ
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Bulls Museum
Archival Collection
Type of institution Museum Churches, clubs, schools, families and photographs. Cemetery records, Description of archival records of clubs and local institutions, maps and plans, Flock House collections/holdings records and local history reference books Format Paper records, some digital and photographs Volume of collection File boxes
Facilities
Physical address 81 High Street, Bulls Opening hours Monday to Sunday 10.00 am to 3.00 pm Appointment required? No Parking Free parking Facilities available Reading room with wi-fi access available $20 per hour for using the archives Charges A4 30c, A3 50c, colour A4 $1.50, A3 $2.5 $20 per hour for research carried out by staff or by arrangement Wheelchair friendly? Yes Cafe/Food facilities Not on site
Contact Information
Contact person Archivist: Anne Simms Postal address 81 High Street, Bulls 4818 Telephone (06) 322 0155 Email [email protected] Website www.bullsmuseum.co.nz
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Dannevirke Gallery of History
Archival Collection
Type of institution Museum Local family histories, business histories, historical artefacts including Description of archival tools, natural history articles, clothing, office equipment, household collections/holdings goods and appliances, farming equipment, tools etc Format Mostly physical, some digital, books photographs Volume of collection A building full!
Facilities
Physical address 14 Gordon Street, Dannevirke Opening hours Monday to Friday 10.00 am to 3.00 pm or on request Appointment required? Appointment preferred Parking 1 or 2 parking spaces available, plus street parking Facilities available Reading room with wi-fi access available Entry fee and there are charges for photocopying and scanning. Charges Donation requested for research carried out. Wheelchair friendly? Yes, to most areas Cafe/Food facilities Not on site
Contact Information
Contact person Nancy Wadsworth, President Postal address c/- Dannevirke Gallery of History, 14 Gordon Street, Dannevirke 4930 Telephone (06) 374 6300 Email [email protected] Social media https://www.facebook.com/DannevirkeMuseum/
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Engineer Corps Memorial Centre
Archival Collection
Type of institution Museum and Library Description of archival Military engineering and military history/heritage collection collections/holdings Format Paper records, some digital, books, maps, photographic material, etc Volume of collection Multiple (still cataloguing – 200+ file box equivalent)
Facilities
Physical address Corner Powells Avenue and Puttick Road, Linton Military Camp Opening hours Most Thursdays 8.30 am to 4.30 pm or by separate arrangement Appointment required? Visit on request, to arrange access to Camp, security clearances, etc Parking Available nearby Facilities available Reading room with wi-fi and internet access on request Charges for access, photocopying, scanning and research by staff, Charges contact Centre for details Wheelchair friendly? No Cafe/Food facilities No, but cafe within Linton Camp
Contact Information
Contact Person Joe Hollander (RNZE CT Chair/ECMC Staff Coordinator) c/- ECMC, DSS Registry, Linton Military Camp, Private Bag, Palmerston Postal address North 4820 Telephone (06) 351 9367 or (06) 357 5497 or (021) 837 524 Email [email protected] or [email protected] Website www.nzsappers.org.nz
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Feilding and Districts Community
Archive
Archival Collection
Type of institution Community Archive Collection of records of people, businesses, clubs and organisations that are in Feilding township and within the wider Manawatu area. Includes the London Family Collection; Eade Funeral notices 1882- Description of archival 1976; Mason Family diaries; local school registers; OPA of Feilding collections/holdings Agricultural High School; Feilding Star newspapers 1882- 1934; Feilding Herald newspapers 1959- 2020; Paul Legg photographic collections; Charles Mountfort diaries etc Paper records, digital records, books, photographs, framed images, Format DVDs, maps, related textiles and objects Volume of collection 450 linear metres
Facilities
Physical address 121 South Street, Feilding (Coach House Museum) Opening hours Wednesday and Thursday 10.00 am to 4.00 pm Appointment required? Appointment preferred Parking Museum carpark - free parking Facilities available Reading room with wi-fi and internet access Charges for access, photocopying, scanning and research by staff, Charges contact Archive for details Wheelchair friendly? Yes Cafe/Food facilities Not on site
Contact Information
Contact Person Marilyn Wightman Postal address PO Box 42, Feilding 4740 Telephone Museum (06) 323 6401 or Archivist (06) 323 4233 Email [email protected] Website www.feildingarchive.nz
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Ian Matheson City Archives
Archival Collection
Type of institution Local Authority and Community Archive PNCC archives - includes superseded body, Kairanga County Council. Community Archives of Palmerston North and Manawatū - businesses, Description of archival organisations and individuals. Extensive research files on local topics collections/holdings are also held. Online archives in a range of formats held on https://manawatuheritage.pncc.govt.nz/ Format Contains a wide range of formats Volume of collection Not provided
Facilities
Physical address 4 The Square, Palmerston North Opening hours Library opening hours (refer to website) No appointment is required, but it is recommended that the archives Appointment required? are booked before your visit Parking Public parking available Facilities available Reading room with wi-fi access available No charge for using the archives or scanning. Charges apply for Charges photocopying, contact archive for details Wheelchair friendly? Yes Cafe/Food facilities Cafes directly outside library on George Street
Contact Information
Contact person Heritage Team Postal address PO Box 1948, Palmerston North Central, Palmerston North 4440 Telephone (06) 351 4100 Email [email protected] https://citylibrary.pncc.govt.nz/ (includes links to database inventories Website for archives) and https://manawatuheritage.pncc.govt.nz/
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Massey University Archives
Archival Collection
Type of institution University Archives Holdings consist of two main collections: • The Massey University collection, which includes the official archives of the University but also other material around its history, its people and their research and teaching activities, and life at the University. • The New Zealand Institutions collection is a collecting archive Description of archival for material from New Zealand individuals, businesses and collections/holdings community, cultural and professional organisations that have links with the subject areas researched and taught at Massey University. This collection includes an extensive collection of business records of dairy companies from across New Zealand and often includes photographs and other records of their local communities. Format Contains a wide variety of formats Volume of collection 2,100 linear metres
Facilities Practical Teaching Complex, Albany Drive, Massey University, Physical address Palmerston North Opening hours Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 4.30 pm Appointment required? No Parking Paid visitors parking available on campus Facilities available Reading room with wi-fi access available No charge for using the archives or scanning by visitors. Charges for Charges photocopying, scanning and research carried out by staff Wheelchair friendly? Yes Cafe/Food facilities Cafes on campus
Contact Information
Contact person University Archivist Postal address Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North 4442 Telephone (06) 951 6800 Email [email protected] Website http://archives.massey.ac.nz; https://tamiro.massey.ac.nz/
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Massey University Library
Archival Collection
Type of institution Library Special Collection The Bagnall Collection: New Zealand research material and ephemera. Rare non-NZ books. Lauris Edmond’s personal library. Geoffrey Peren’s Description of archival personal library. Opfermann Collection: A collection of social and collections/holdings cultural material and ephemera from Germany, in German, primarily covering the two world wars and the years in between. Bill Blackwood Collection. Professor Glyn Harper’s research material Format Paper records, books, photographs, postcards. Volume of collection Approximately 450 linear metres
Facilities
Physical address Library Building, Library Road, Massey University, Palmerston North Monday to Thursday 7.30 am – 11.30 pm; Friday 7.30 am – 9.00 pm; Opening hours Saturday and Sunday 9.00 am – 9.00 pm Appointment required? Yes Parking Paid parking at the rear of the library building and around campus Facilities available Reading room with wi-fi access available 5c for A4 black and white, 40c for A4 colour, no charge for access to Charges the material. Wheelchair friendly? Yes Cafe/Food facilities Cafe in the library and on campus
Contact Information
Contact person Special Collections Librarian Postal address Private Bag 11054, Palmerston North 4442 Telephone DDI (06) 951 9115 Email [email protected] Website http://library.massey.ac.nz
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National Army Museum
Archival Collection
Type of institution Museum Service personnel personal war diaries, letters, recollections, person Description of archival papers, photographs and photo albums. Oral history recordings, maps, collections/holdings plans, military training manuals and artworks. Mainly paper records. 14,000 digital images available online. 15,000 Format digital images on our in-house database. Oral histories (80% digitised) Volume of collection 2,700 linear meters
Facilities
Physical address Corner State Highway One and Hassett Drive, Waiouru Opening hours Monday to Friday 10.30 am - 4.00 pm Appointment required? Yes Parking Free parking Facilities available Reading room with wi-fi access available Charges for photocopying, scanning and research carried out by staff. Charges No charge for using the archives or scanning by visitors Wheelchair friendly? Yes Cafe/Food facilities Yes
Contact Information
Contact person Dolores Ho (Archivist) Postal address PO Box 45, Waiouru 4861 Telephone (06) 3876911 Email [email protected] Website www.armymuseum.co.nz Social media https://www.facebook.com/NationalArmyMuseumNZ/
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Norsewood Pioneer Museum
Archival Collection
Type of institution Museum Anything relating to the early pioneers settling in Norsewood. We have Description of archival a cottage set up as an early settler’s home as well as collections of collections/holdings many artefacts from this period. Paper records, photos and books. We are currently in the process of Format scanning all our old papers/records, so they are more accessible to people Volume of collection Not provided.
Facilities
Physical address Coronation Street, Norsewood The cottage and surrounding displays are open 7 days a week from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm. Our records are available from the Information Opening hours Centre which is staffed by volunteers – usually from 11.00 am to 3.00 pm depending on time of year and demand Appointment required? Yes Parking Free parking on street Facilities available Reading room with wi-fi access available Donation for access, charges for photocopying and donations for Charges scanning or research Wheelchair friendly? No Cafe/Food facilities Cafe next door
Contact Information
Contact person The Secretary Postal address PO Box 52, Norsewood 4943 Telephone N/A Email [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/Norsewood-Pioneer-Museum- Social media 112917970405094/
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Pahiatua and Districts Museum
Archival Collection
Type of institution Museum Donated and loaned items from the districts early days to display in four pioneer themed rooms and 2 outside sheds. Also a room featuring Description of archival the history of the Pahiatua Camp from the time it was used as an collections/holdings enemy aliens camp and Polish Childrens’ camp, to the era of the displaced peoples camp. There is a container holding archives and school records of schools now closed Format Paper records, books, photographs, digital records on ehive Volume of collection Shipping Container
Facilities
Physical address 33 Sedcole Street, Pahiatua Opening hours Sunday 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm or by arrangement Appointment required? Yes Parking Free parking on street Facilities available Kitchen table for viewing archives Charges No charges for accessing the archives Wheelchair friendly? Yes Cafe/Food facilities Not onsite
Contact Information
Contact person The President Postal address Main Road North, RD2, Pahiatua Telephone (06) 376 7445 or 027 576 7445 Email [email protected] Social media Facebook
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Sarjeant Gallery
Archival Collection
Type of institution Art Gallery Our archives are mostly items relating to artists in our collections, such Description of archival as letters, postcards and photographs, research material, and collections/holdings ephemera. Institutional archives include exhibition records and files relating to the construction of the heritage Gallery building. Format Paper, digital records, books, photographs, postcards, videos The Gallery archive is close to 100 file boxes (which house 4-5 foolscap Volume of collection file boxes each). The artist archive is approximately 10-20 file boxes.
Facilities
Physical address 38 Taupo Quay, Whanganui By appointment only. Access is extremely limited/unavailable while we Opening hours are in a temporary site while our heritage building is being earthquake strengthened and redeveloped, expected to be completed Jun/Jul 2023 Appointment required? Yes Parking Free parking available across the road beside Whanganui i-SITE Facilities available Reading room not presently available Charges Not at this stage Wheelchair friendly? Limited access Cafe/Food facilities Not until 2023
Contact Information
Contact person Curator of Collections, Jennifer Taylor Moore Postal address PO Box 998, Whanganui 4540 Telephone (06) 349 3269 Email [email protected] Website www.sarjeant.org.nz Facebook: Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui, Social media @SarjeantGallery, Instagram: Sarjeant Gallery, Twitter: Sarjeant Gallery
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Taihape Museum
Archival Collection
Type of institution Museum Photos, school records, biographies of people & organisations, maps, Description of archival obits, artefacts all in one of Taihape’s original churches. Rose Cottage collections/holdings (restored workman’s cottage) machinery and equipment are also on site. Format Paper, digital records, Photographs, Books, DVDs Volume of collection 10 linear metres
Facilities
Physical address 14 Huia Street, Taihape Opening hours Sunday 11.00 am to 2.00 pm or on request Appointment required? Yes Parking Street parking Access to archives is part of the main museum building. No wi-fi Facilities available available Donation requested for access. Charges for photocopying, scanning Charges and research carried out by staff Wheelchair friendly? Yes Cafe/Food facilities Not on site, but close to several in town
Contact Information
Contact person Taihape Museum Postal address 14 Huia Street, Taihape 4720 Telephone N/A Email [email protected] Website https://taihapemuseum.wordpress.com/
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Tararua District Council Library
Archival Collection
Type of institution Library
Original photographs, original newspapers, microfilm of newspapers: Photos – 6 filing drawers – Newspapers multi-volumes – microfilm Bush Advocate 1901 / Dannevirke Advocate 1901-1912 / Dannevirke Description of archival Daily Press 1904-1908 / Dannevirke Evening News 1908 to March 2012 collections/holdings (some months missing) – Bound volumes The Dannevirke Evening News 1975-2004, 4 volumes per annum (some missing, 2001 May to Jun, 2003 Jul to Dec, 2004, Oct to Dec) 8 copies of “100 Years of Newspapers in Dannevirke – 1888 to 1988. Photographs on cardboard / newspapers in bound large books / Format microfilm
Facilities
Physical address 1 Station Street, Dannevirke Opening hours Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 5.30 pm; Sat 10.00 am to 1.00 pm Appointment required? No Parking Free parking behind chemist or on street Facilities available Reading room for microfilm, wi-fi available No charges for using the archives. Photocopying costs 20c per page, Charges research carried out by staff is $25 per hour Wheelchair friendly? Yes Cafe/Food facilities Not on site
Contact Information
Contact person Brenda Graves Postal address 1 Station Street, Dannevirke 4930 Telephone (06) 374 4255 Email [email protected] Website https://ent.kotui.org.nz/client/en_AU/tararua Social media www.facebook.com/TararuaLibrary
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Te Manawa
Archival Collection
Type of institution Museum Description of archival Personal papers and business archives relating to Palmerston North collections/holdings and Manawatū Format Paper records, photographs Volume of collection 15 linear metres
Facilities
Physical address 326 Main Street, Palmerston North Opening hours Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 4.30 pm Appointment required? Yes Parking Public pay car park at front of museum building on Main Street Facilities available Reading room with wi-fi access available Charges No charges Wheelchair friendly? Yes Cafe/Food facilities Not on site
Contact Information
Contact person Cindy Lilburn, Collections Manager [Heritage] Postal address Private Bag 11055, Palmerston North 4442 Telephone (06) 352 8710 Email [email protected] Website www.temanawa.co.nz
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Whanganui District Council
Archival Collection
Type of institution Local Authority Archive The archival records of the Whanganui District Council (WDC) date back to 1862 when the Wanganui Town Board was formed. In 1872 the Wanganui Borough Council was created from the Town Board. In turn, the Borough became a City Council in 1924. During the local government reorganisation of the late-1980’s the Wanganui City Description of archival Council amalgamated with the Wanganui County Council to form the collections/holdings present Whanganui District Council. The WDC archive collection contains the records of the Council and numerous predecessor organisations such as County Councils, Road Boards, Town Boards and Domain Boards that operated within the current Council boundaries from 1862 – 1989 Paper records, photographs, negatives, slides, books, bound volumes, Format maps, plans and drawings etc Volume of collection 272 sqm
Facilities
Physical address 179 Saint Hill Street, Whanganui Opening hours Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, by appointment only Appointment required? Yes Parking Street parking Facilities available Reading room for microfilm, wi-fi available A4 - 20 cents A3 - 50 cents Charges Scans - $2 Research by staff is free for the first half hour then $60 per hour Wheelchair friendly? Yes Cafe/Food facilities Not on site
Contact Information
Contact person The Archivist Postal address PO Box 637, Whanganui 4541 Telephone (06) 349 0001 Email [email protected] http://archivescentral.org.nz/en/whanganui_dc Website https://www.whanganui.govt.nz
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Whanganui Regional Museum
Archival Collection
Type of institution Museum Archival records relating to individuals and families, clubs, and societies, and businesses from the Whanganui town and region. Includes film or digital images from local newspapers as well as Description of archival physical copies of the papers. Extensive photographic collection collections/holdings including WHT Partington, and Tesla Studios. Talboys and Walpole & Patterson architectural firms, collection of building plans and specifications Paper records, photographs, maps, plans, slides, books, ephemera, Format negatives, artworks, prints, paintings, newspapers, journals, oral histories Volume of collection 1,000 meters
Facilities
Physical address Watt Street, Whanganui Opening hours Monday to Friday 10.00 am-1.00 pm, closed public holidays Appointment required? Not during open hours Parking Free 2-hour parking beside Museum building Facilities available Reading room available, no wi-fi or internet No charges for using the archives. Photocopying costs 30 cents per A4 page, 50 cents per A3 page, scanning charges are $15 for high- Charges resolution TIFFs, research carried out by staff is $30 per half hour after the first half hour Wheelchair friendly? Yes Cafe/Food facilities Cafes within two blocks
Contact Information
Contact person The Archivist Postal address PO Box 352, Whanganui 4541 Telephone (06) 349 1110 Email [email protected] Website https://wrm.org.nz/ https://www.facebook.com/whanganuiregionalmuseum/ Social Media https://www.instagram.com/whanganuiregionalmuseum/ https://whanganuiregionalmuseum.wordpress.com/
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Woodville Pioneer Museum
Archival Collection
Type of institution Museum Description of archival Documents and photos relating to early settlers and to defunct collections/holdings organisations Format Paper and photographs Volume of collection 60 file boxes approx
Facilities
Physical address 62 Ormond St, Woodville Opening hours Third Sunday of Month 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm or by appointment Appointment required? Yes Parking Free on roadside Reading room available. No wifi or internet access. Photocopying and Facilities available scanning services not available No charges for using the archives. There are charges for staff carrying Charges out research on your behalf Wheelchair friendly? Yes Cafe/Food facilities Not onsite
Contact Information
Contact person Secretary Postal address 1079 McLean Street, Woodville, 4920 Telephone 0272831463 Email [email protected] Website Woodvillepioneermuseum.org.nz Social Media Facebook: Woodville Art and History
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Index of Archival Collections by District
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Horowhenua District
Business Archives
Dairy Companies See Massey University Archives. Businesses See Massey University Archives.
Community, Cultural and Professional Archives
Clubs and Societies See Massey University Archives.
Local Authority Archives
Horowhenua District Council See Archives Central. Horizons Regional Council See Archives Central.
Other Archives
Aerial Photography See Archives Central, Ian Matheson City Archives.
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Manawatu District
Business Archives
Dairy Companies See Massey University Archives. Businesses See Feilding and Districts Community Archive.
Community, Cultural and Professional Archives See Feilding and Districts Community Archive, Massey University Clubs and Societies Archives.
Educational Institution Archives
Schools See Feilding and Districts Community Archive (limited holdings).
Local Authority Archives
Manawatu District Council See Archives Central. Horizons Regional Council See Archives Central.
Other Archives
Aerial Photography See Archives Central, Ian Matheson City Archives. See Feilding and Districts Community Archive, Massey University Personal Papers Library. See Feilding and Districts Community Archive, Massey University Photographs and Newspapers Library.
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Palmerston North City
Business Archives
Dairy Companies See Massey University Archives. See Ian Matheson City Archives, Massey University Archives and Businesses Te Manawa.
Community, Cultural and Professional Archives
Clubs and Societies See Ian Matheson City Archives, Massey University Archives.
Educational Institution Archives
Massey University See Massey University Archives.
Local Authority Archives
Palmerston North City Council See Ian Matheson City Archives. Horizons Regional Council See Archives Central.
Other Archives See Archives Central, Ian Matheson City Archives, Massey Aerial Photography University Archives. Engineer Corps See Engineer Corps Memorial Centre. See Ian Matheson City Archives, Massey University Archives, Personal Papers Massey University Library and Te Manawa. Photographs and Newspapers See Ian Matheson City Archives, Massey University Library.
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Rangitikei District
Business Archives
Dairy Companies See Massey University Archives. Businesses See Bulls Museum and Massey University Archives.
Community, Cultural and Professional Archives
Clubs and Societies See Bulls Museum.
Educational Institution Archives
Schools See Bulls Museum and Taihape Museum.
Local Authority Archives
Rangitikei District Council See Archives Central. Horizons Regional Council See Archives Central.
Other Archives
Aerial Photography See Archives Central. Churches See Bulls Museum. See Bulls Museum, Massey University Archives and Taihape Personal Papers Museum.
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Ruapehu District
Business Archives
Dairy Companies See Massey University Archives. Businesses See Massey University Archives.
Community, Cultural and Professional Archives
Clubs and Societies See Massey University Archives.
Local Authority Archives
Ruapehu District Council See Archives Central. Horizons Regional Council See Archives Central.
Other Archives
Aerial Photography See Archives Central. Personal Papers See Massey University Library, National Army Museum. National Army Museum See National Army Museum.
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Tararua District
Business Archives
Dairy Companies See Massey University Archives. See Dannevirke Gallery of History, Massey University Archives, Businesses Pahiatua and Districts Museum, Woodville Pioneer Museum.
Educational Institution Archives
Schools See Massey University Archives (limited holdings).
Local Authority Archives
Tararua District Council See Archives Central. Horizons Regional Council See Archives Central.
Other Archives
Aerial Photography See Archives Central. See Dannevirke Gallery of History, Massey University Archives, Personal Papers Norsewood Pioneer Museum, Pahiatua and Districts Museum, Woodville Pioneer Museum. See Dannevirke Gallery of History, Pahiatua and Districts Photographs and Newspapers Museum, Tararua District Council Library, Woodville Pioneer Museum.
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Guide to Archival Repositories in the Manawatū-Whanganui Region, 2021
Whanganui District
Business Archives
Dairy Companies See Massey University Archives. Businesses See Massey University Archives.
Local Authority Archives
Whanganui District Council See Whanganui District Archives. Horizons Regional Council See Archives Central.
Other Archives
Aerial Photography See Archives Central, Whanganui District Council Archives. Personal Papers See Massey University Archives and Sarjeant Gallery. Photographs and Newspapers See Alexander Heritage Library. Published Material See Alexander Heritage Library. Sarjeant Gallery See Sarjeant Galley.
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