Box 19
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Contains 20 Results:
MUNN, Allan Kenneth interviewed by Chrissy Wickes
Record Group — Box: 19
Identifier: H0323
Overview
This interview focuses on the kakapo recovery project in which Allan was involved. In this interview Allan details his work for NZ Wildlife Service in particular with Kakapo. The catching of the birds on Rakiura and their release on Little Barrier Island, as well as the ongoing work to increase numbers. He talks about the harm caused by predators e.g., cats as well as the areas throughout NZ the birds can be found and the people involved in saving them.
Dates:
2017
Abstract of Allan Kenneth MUNN, 2023
Item — Box: 19
Identifier: H03230002
Abstract
H0323ALLAN KENNETH MUNNInterviewer: Chrissy WickesAbstractor: April MilliganDate of Interview: 3 March, 2017Track 100:00 Interview Identification00:41 ALLAN KENNETH MUNN born in 196101:37 KAKAPO discovered 1977 on RAKIURA , STEWART ISLAND - Involved from 1981 – working for NZ Wildlife Service from 1978 – flew in to RAKIURA with RON NILSSON – visit Catching Team – catching birds for LITTLE BARRIER –...
Dates:
2023
Oral History Interview of Allan Kenneth MUNN by Chrissy WICKES [3 March 2017], 2017
Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: H03230001
Dates:
2017
DARBY, John Terrance interviewed by Chrissy Wickes
Record Group — Box: 19
Identifier: H0324
Overview
In this interview John talks about his involvement in the Stewart Island Kakapo recovery programme. He also worked at the Otago Museum as a Scientific Officer in Zoology starting in 1969, curating biological collections. John goes on to describe his career as a Zoologist based at the Otago Museum. Here he initiated the children’s programme and interactive science areas. He goes on to describe yellow eyed penguins and the differences to other penguin species.
Dates:
2017
Oral History Interview of John Terrance DARBY by Chrissy WICKES [10 May 2017], 2017
Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: H03240001
Dates:
2017
Abstract of John Terrance DARBY, 2023
Item — Box: 19
Identifier: H03240002
Abstract
JOHN TERRANCE DARBYInterviewer: Chrissy WickesAbstracter: Judith ChristieInterview: 10 May 2017TRACK ONE01.00 Interview introduction. Self born in 1936. 01.45 Involved in Stewart Island kakapo recovery. Started work at the Otago Museum as Scientific Officer in Zoology in 1969 and curated biological collections. Describes03.00 Found a kakapo specimen from Richard Henry when curating, which was self dissected....
Dates:
2023
NICOLSON, Ella Vaughan interviewed by Margaret Ann Irving
Record Group — Box: 19
Identifier: H0344
Overview
Ella shares her family history, education and religion; as well as her family life growing up in Dipton. She tells of growing up in Dipton and the role her grandparents had. She looks at recreational activities as a child e.g. draughts, rabbiting and family picnics. Ella left school to become her mother’s helper meeting her husband Don in 1939. She was man powered to Sunnyside Mental Hospital 1943-1945. When Don returned home they purchased a farm at Waimatua where they farmed for 37 years....
Dates:
2005
Oral History Interview of Ella Vaughan NICHOLSON by Margaret Ann IRVING [31 October 2005], 2005
Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: H03440001
Dates:
2005
Abstract of Ella Vaughan NICOLSON, 2005
Item — Box: 19
Identifier: H03440002
Abstract
ELLA VAUGHAN NICOLSONInterviewer: Ann IrvingDate: 31 October 2005 TRACK 1 (Note: Introduction is given on Track 4)00:00 [MAIDEN NAME]: ELLA VAUGHAN MILLIGAN – Vaughan from mother's mother was Welsh or French
VAUGHAN COLYER – Mentioned
ELLA born in 1916 – Home birth at BENMORE
Mother born at ASHBURTON in 1892
Father born at KAIAPOI in 186302:21 Parents married 01 October 1913 probably at SCOTT STREET, INVERCARGILL...
Dates:
2005