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Industry: Clothing: Lane, Walker and Rudkin Ltd, 1962-1991

 File
Identifier: Arch 1072/1/9/28

Scope and Contents

Photographs of the factory, garments produced and staff of Lane Walker Rudkin in Christchurch and in other factories owned by the company in the South Island.

Events and activities at the factory in Christchurch include Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II visiting the factory in 1954 and of a lawn at the factory site that has been turned into a golf putting course for employees.

Staff featured include the Board of Directors; machinists; trainees; long service staff; retiring staff; those who claim to have been unfairly dismissed and of workers who have been laid off including those from the Apparel Resources clothing factory in Greymouth.

Aerial view of the factory site on Brougham Street in Sydenham as well as interiors of the factory including those of machines and staff at work. Also includes photographs of the factories of Lane Walker Rudkin in Rangiora and Temuka.

Products produced at the factory include L'eggs brand of pantihose; various designs of hosiery and underwear and of rugby jerseys.

Products being exported including rugby jerseys and leisure wear, largely to the United States of America. One photograph is of a presentation of an export award won by the company in 1982.

Dates

  • Creation: 1962-1991

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The Christchurch Star collection is currently in the process of being described, and only certain sub-series and items are available for access. These records will continue to be updated as more of the collection is described.

This collection is held off-site, please contact us for more information on how to access this collection.

Extent

1 Envelopes (50 Photographic prints)

Language of Materials

English

Physical Location

ANZC Archives - Box Arch 1072/1/9/28-35

Physical Description

Black and white photographs with some text on reverse

Repository Details

Part of the Christchurch City Libraries Archives Repository

Contact:
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Central City
Christchurch Canterbury 8011 New Zealand