Events In History
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28 June 1920Alexander Turnbull Library opensAlexander Turnbull’s ‘most generous bequest to the people of New Zealand’ was officially opened at the bottom of Bowen St in Wellington. Read more...
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31 March 1910Hocken Library opens at Otago MuseumThomas Hocken’s priceless legacy of historical material is the most important collection outside Crown ownership in New Zealand. Read more...
Articles
Links - history institutions
Links to New Zealand libraries, archives, museums and other heritage organisations
- Page 1 - History-related institutions linksLinks to New Zealand libraries, archives, museums and other heritage
New Zealand Library Week
Library Week began over 35 years ago to honour the important role libraries play in our community. To mark this year's event (16-22 August), we're telling stories of some of New Zealand's landmark libraries, influential librarians and key moments in this country's library history.
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Page 2 – New Zealand library stories
A selection of stories about New Zealand libraries and librarians.
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Page 3 – Further information
Find links and books relating to the history of New Zealand libraries
Parliament Buildings
Parliament buildings have been modified, destroyed by fire, half-built and restored; the parliamentary places and spaces have formed an important part of New Zealand's history.
- Page 7 - Library For people passing Parliament's grounds, the library building is a picture postcard, but it is also an important research institution that has thousands of books, newspapers and
Biographies
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Knox, Frederick John
Dr Frederick Knox was the librarian of New Zealand's first public library.
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Barr, John
John Barr was the chief librarian at Auckland Public Library from 1913 to 1952.
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Wilson, Charles
Charles Wilson was the first chief librarian of the General Assembly Library.
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Alley, Geoffrey Thomas
Geoffrey Alley was an All Black lock and a farmer, and then became involved in adult education and library services.
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Main image: Mayoress’s War Memorial Library, Auckland
During the First World War, members of New Zealand’s various Patriotic Leagues distributed books to members of the armed forces.
