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Parr family papers

 Collection
Identifier: Arch 0635

Scope and Contents

Photocopied, detailed account of the emigration and settlement of William and Agnes Parr and their six sons and daughters in New Zealand, first in Christchurch then ultimately in Timaru, where they set up a mill.

The typescript copy includes maps, photographs, letters, sketches, genealogical tables and an account of the gathering together of all four branches of the family in 1992. There is also a history of the family name and ancestry in England.

Dates

  • 1991

Creator

Extent

1 Folders

Language of Materials

English

Physical Location

Shelf TU H 2a, Tūranga, Tuakiri floor, ANZC Archives

Title
Parr family papers
Description rules
International Standard for Archival Description - General
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Christchurch City Libraries Archives Collection Repository

Contact:
Tūranga
60 Cathedral Square
Central City
Christchurch Canterbury 8011 New Zealand