Mahy, Margaret

Person

Dates

Existence: 1936 - 2012

Biography

Librarian Margaret Mahy's first stories for children were published in the New Zealand School Journal, from 1961. In 1966 the first of her many very popular books for children were accepted for publication in both Britain and the United States.

Found in 606 Collections and/or Records:

Journals and published materials , Circa 1936-2012

Series

Identifier: Arch 0429/23

Scope and Contents

This series contains a considerable number of school and other professional journals. Many of which feature Margaret Mahy's works or articles about her.

Dates: Circa 1936-2012

Found in: Christchurch City Libraries Archives Collection / Margaret Mahy papers

'Kaitangata Twitch', 2005

Item

Identifier: Arch 0429/21/22

Scope and Contents

Proof of 'Kaitangata Twitch' with some annotations. The file also contains a note from Midland Typesetters about adding a "Part 1 part opening…"

Dates: 2005

Found in: Christchurch City Libraries Archives Collection / Margaret Mahy papers / Publishing proofs

'Kaitangata Twitch', 2006 - 2007

Item

Identifier: Arch 0429/11/3

Scope and Contents

'Kaitangata Twitch' script by Gavin Strawhan based on a book by Margaret Mahy by The Production Shed Ltd Episodes 1-7

Dates: 2006 - 2007

Found in: Christchurch City Libraries Archives Collection / Margaret Mahy papers / Plays, Film and Television scripts

Kaitangata Twitch, 2010

Item

Identifier: Arch 0429/12/49

Scope and Contents

Children's chapter book 'Kaitangata Twitch'. Cover designed by Bruno Herfst. Second edition.

Dates: 2010

Found in: Christchurch City Libraries Archives Collection / Margaret Mahy papers / Published works (books)

'Kaitangata Twitch', Date unknown

Item

Identifier: Arch 0429/10/47

Scope and Contents

Kaitangata Twitch typescript manuscript with some annotations

Dates: Date unknown

Found in: Christchurch City Libraries Archives Collection / Margaret Mahy papers / Short stories and novels, drafts and manuscripts

"Lanton's song"., Date unknown

Item

Identifier: Arch 0429/18/6

Scope and Contents

Photocopy of the typescript poem "Lanton's song".

Dates: Date unknown

Found in: Christchurch City Libraries Archives Collection / Margaret Mahy papers / Poems and Songs

Large volume containing various stories, many partial., Date unknown

Item

Identifier: Arch 0429/10/209

Scope and Contents Collins 1976 diary. Forty two stories, many partial. Titled and/or begins with 'The Giant's bath' , "My father was a bridge builder...", "Miss Peak was a one coloured woman living in a one coloured way...", " "Gillian" said Mrs Leslie. "Will you go down to the shop for me"...", "Kelly used to cut the lawn for the two ladies next door...", 'Villains and Heros', "Mrs Polly and her grand daughter Selina...", "On the edge of the woods...", "Where are you going said Mum...", 'Troubles of the...

Dates: Date unknown