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Oral history

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1010 Collections and/or Records:

Robert Keith Cook With His First Motorbike, a Honda NV 400

 Digital Image
Identifier: DH04340005
Dates: 1994

Robert McNab Shirley , No Date

 Item — Digital-archive SOHP
Identifier: H02960005

Robert McNab Shirley

 Digital Image
Identifier: DH02960005
Dates: No Date

ROBERTS, Andrew Douglas interviewed by Chrissy Wickes

 Record Group
Identifier: H0347
Overview This interview talks about Andrew's involvement in the Kakapo Recovery Project.
Dates: 2017

ROBERTS, Thomas Andrew (Tom) interviewed by Morag Forrester

 Record Group
Identifier: H0554
Overview The Roberts family connections with Te Anau span almost one hundred years as it was Tom's grandfather, Captain Thomas Roberts, who first laid roots in what was a remote settlement in 1906. As skipper for the government steamer, Tawera, there is already printed documentation about Captain Roberts and his years spent in Te Anau. This interview, therefore only touches lightly on Tom's ancestors. The focus is more on the achievements made by Tom and his brother, Ted Roberts, in the local building...
Dates: 2005

ROBERTSON, Graeme Boyd interviewed by Warrick McCallum

 Record Group
Identifier: H0307
Overview Graeme recalls his involvement in sports including rowing and rugby, both playing and coaching. He also recounts the Riverton communities’ strong interest and support of rowing. He recalls locals e.g. Fred Smith, Bob Flutey and Dickie Wixon who received the Military Medal, and Sgt John Hinton who was awarded the Victoria Cross. Graeme talks about Rex Austin becoming a member of Parliament and describes his life. Graeme goes on to describe local industries and his employment as a postman. He...
Dates: 2006

ROBINSON, Judith Emily interviewed by Lee Wadds

 Record Group
Identifier: H0176
Overview In this interview recalls memories and shares extracts from letters of her parent’s full lives and interests in Natural History, Book Collections, and involvement with the Dominion Museum in Wellington. She talks of their marriage and honeymoon on Stewart Island; the war years and her own interest in painting.
Dates: 2012

Robyn with farewell gift

 Digital Image
Identifier: DH00800005
Dates: 2011