Photograph Album, 1975 - 2008
Series
Identifier: S0594
Dates
- Majority of material found within 1975 - 2008
Biographical / Historical
This item contains photographs (names and occasion on the back of each), taken over the period the Southland Branch of the Ex-Wrens' Association functioned, 1953-2008.
In the last pocket of the album, is post card showing a picture of the stained glass window donated by the Ex-Wrens Association. Symbols depicting the branches and establishments in which the Wrens served are shown in the lower portion of the window. This window can be seen in the Naval Chapel of St Christopher, Auckland.
In the last pocket of the album, is post card showing a picture of the stained glass window donated by the Ex-Wrens Association. Symbols depicting the branches and establishments in which the Wrens served are shown in the lower portion of the window. This window can be seen in the Naval Chapel of St Christopher, Auckland.
Extent
1 volume(s) (Box 1)
Language of Materials
From the Record Group: English
Materials Specific Details
This small album holds Memorabilia relating to the Southland Branch of the Ex-Wrens' Association, 1953-2008.
The first pocket contains news clippings dated 1975: 1.RNZNS Reunion at Queenstown, Labour Weekend". The accompanying photo shows the organizing committee. Names and brief summary of the Ex-Wrens' Association are also given. Approximately 700 Wrens served during WWII. 2.A report of the planned event and programme for Labour Weekend.
Other photographs: *Photograph of those at the "Official Table" *Attendees at 5th National Reunion, Queenstown 1975 *Cutting the Cake *Attendees at Christchurch Reunion (no names) *Various groups at Reunion (names given) *News clipping dated 1992, the 50th Reunion held at Easter 1992 *Midwinter Party 1993 *Nancy McKenzie's 80th Birthday *Thelma Excell's Coffin 29/10/06 *Margaret Divers' Burial 30/10/06 *Postcard depicting Memorial Window, St Christopher's Naval Chapel.
The first pocket contains news clippings dated 1975: 1.RNZNS Reunion at Queenstown, Labour Weekend". The accompanying photo shows the organizing committee. Names and brief summary of the Ex-Wrens' Association are also given. Approximately 700 Wrens served during WWII. 2.A report of the planned event and programme for Labour Weekend.
Other photographs: *Photograph of those at the "Official Table" *Attendees at 5th National Reunion, Queenstown 1975 *Cutting the Cake *Attendees at Christchurch Reunion (no names) *Various groups at Reunion (names given) *News clipping dated 1992, the 50th Reunion held at Easter 1992 *Midwinter Party 1993 *Nancy McKenzie's 80th Birthday *Thelma Excell's Coffin 29/10/06 *Margaret Divers' Burial 30/10/06 *Postcard depicting Memorial Window, St Christopher's Naval Chapel.
Repository Details
Part of the Invercargill City Libraries and Archives Repository
