World War, 1939-1945
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 200 Collections and/or Records:
DICKIE, Ronald Stevenson interviewed by Richard Savory
Record Group — Box 39
Identifier: H0378
Dates:
2018
DONALDSON, Emily Stirling (Betty) interviewed by Beth Cairns
Record Group — Box 19
Identifier: H0009
Overview
This interview covers Betty's early life in Dunedin and then South Invercargill from the age of 3. Betty talks of her involvement in sports, particularly cricket and basketball at a national level, her involvement with the Women's Auxillary Air Force during World War II and her involvement in local politics, and her particular interest in the rejuvenation of South Invercargill.
Dates:
1999
DUFF, Albert Gordon (Bert) interviewed by Avis McDonald
Record Group — Box 2
Identifier: H0067
Overview
Bert speaks of and describes his family history, life, education and growing up at Rimu e.g. attending Rimu School, rabbiting, sports, working on and owning his farm and farming practices. He also covers the outbreak of World War 2 and its effects on family and country.
Dates:
2011
DUFFY, Catherine Mary interviewed by Nancy Burnett
Record Group — Box 22
Identifier: H0264
Overview
This interview is part of the Gorge Road Collection. In this interview Mary talks of her family history and immigration from Ireland. Her family moved to a farm close to the Waituna Lagoon. She describes Kapuka South School, transport to school, classroom setup and general school day of the era. The family had an orchard in Roxbourgh. Mary began playing the piano when at secondary school and details her various experiences playing in the community. She goes on to describe the family farm,...
Dates:
2016
Eric Henderson and soldier
Digital Image
Identifier: D28720001
Dates:
No date, c.1941
Found in:
Invercargill City Libraries and Archives
Eric Henderson and soldier, No date, c.1941
Item
Identifier: S28720001
Overview
On reverse: Eric Henderson (tall one)
Dates:
No date, c.1941
Eric Henderson, WWII letter - April 6th
Digital Image
Identifier: D28680011
Dates:
1943
Found in:
Invercargill City Libraries and Archives
Eric Henderson, WWII letter - August 19th
Digital Image
Identifier: D28680002
Dates:
1942
Found in:
Invercargill City Libraries and Archives
Eric Henderson, WWII letter - December 19th
Digital Image
Identifier: D28680007
Dates:
1942
Found in:
Invercargill City Libraries and Archives
Eric Henderson, WWII letter - December 19th
Digital Image
Identifier: D28680006
Dates:
1942
Found in:
Invercargill City Libraries and Archives
