World War, 1939-1945
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 136 Collections and/or Records:
FLETT, James Robert Lyon (Jim) interviewed by Nancy Burnett
Record Group — Box 1
Identifier: H0106
Overview
In this interview James talks of his family history and the arrival of his father, who was a baker, to New Zealand in 1902. Father and Uncle had a bakery first in Balfour then in Otautau before buying a farm with brother Tom in 1902. James tells of his parents wedding and his father’s involvement in the community. He recalls memories of school days, education at the Southern Technical College and the declaration of World War 2. He goes onto tell of his recreational past times, religion and...
Dates:
2013
GALLAND, George Joseph William (Joe) interviewed by Morag Forrester
Record Group — Box 47
Identifier: H0524
Overview
In this interview Joe talks about his early life in Otago, Waikouaiti and then Dunedin. On leaving school Joe took up shearing. Joe then recounts his experiences of WWII in some detail. Joe served in the air force and was prisoner of war from 1943 to the end of the war, after his plane was shot down in Egypt. On his return Joe married and took on a lease for Elmwood Station at The Key. Initially Jo grew fescue, which was exported to the US, and made more money than sheep. Joe goes on to...
Dates:
2003 - 2004
GRAY, Arthur Allan interviewed by Edith Ruddenklau
Record Group — Box 45
Identifier: H0306
Overview
In this short interview, Leading Aircraftman Arthur Gray (nunmber 4213457), talks about his time at the Farewell Spit radar Station during World War II. He was stationed there from 1943 to 1944 and also spent time at other radar stations in the north island.
Dates:
2007
Group photograph of soldiers in camp before they left for war, 31 December
Digital Image
Identifier: DH02950008
Dates:
1942
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
Group photograph of soldiers in camp before they left for war, 31 December, 1942
Item
Identifier: H02950008
Overview
Thomas Johnstone - Back row 19th in from right. No.32 written in lower left corner.
Dates:
1942
HAMLIN Frank Albert (Albie) interviewed by Janice Templeton
Record Group — Box 11
Identifier: H0039
Overview
In this interview Albie tells of his early life and education at Gummies Bush/Wild Bush; his employment history at the Dairy Factory and later on the Pest Board. He gives detailed descriptions of methods used for the eradication of rabbits. Albie went to war and tells of his involvement and experiences. He was a prisoner of war for two years. In 1975 he and his wife joined the Prisoner Of War Association tour through Europe.
Dates:
2006
HARGEST, Kenneth James Wilkie interviewed by Lloyd Esler
Record Group — Box 10
Identifier: H0026
Overview
This interview covers the history and stories around Ken’s family property at Rakahook; his growing up there, his education which included attending Lincoln and subsequent running of the property when his father went to World wWr II. Ken and his mother went to see his father off on the ‘Empress of Britain’ and met the Maori Battalion. Ken discusses the depression and farming practices he adopted and his views on farming. He looks at farming in the earlier days and now in his son James time.
Dates:
2009
Harold Clarke Collection
Record Group
Identifier: A0685
Overview
Harold Clarke, 24/02/1923 - 02/06/2001. No. 1235722 L.A.C., R.A.F. WWII.Postmaster, Deep Cove Manapouri Power Scheme, 1965 - 1975, Custodian, Takaro Lodge, 1975 - 1984Harold Clarke started on the Manapouri Hydro Scheme as the Postmaster at West Arm/Deep Cove and worked through various parts of the project culminating in becoming the Administration Manager/Secretary on the Te Anau Lake Control Project. This collection contains records from the Manapouri Hydro...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1939 - 2002
HARRIS, Muriwai Janet Dawn interviewed by Cathy Macfie
Record Group — Box 24
Identifier: H0401
Dates:
2019
HILL, Jean Lusitania interviewed by Janice Templeton
Record Group — Box 9
Identifier: H0018
Overview
This interview covers Jeans family history and her memories of growing up and living in Merrivale Road, Scotts Gap, home on the farm, food, clothing, chores and education. She describes her working conditions as a cook. Jean talks of DT King moving their house up onto the hill. There is a commentary on the war years – conscientious objectors-, her marriage and family and living at Otahu Flat, her twins and their time at Karitane, and her religious life.
Dates:
2007