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Aldred family papers

 Collection
Identifier: CCL Archive 0658

Scope and Contents

The papers of the Aldred family include correspondence, photographs, postcards, press clippings and posters. The majority of this collection are letters, with two written in Māori. Most of the letters are by Arthur Aldred, writing from Tonga to his wife in New Zealand during the course of the First World War.

Dates

  • Creation: 1841-1921

Creator

Language of Materials

English and Māori

Extent

1 Boxes (4 Envelopes, 1 Folder and 6 Photographs)

Physical Location

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

Custodial History

Donated by Sister Pauline O’Regan following a Press “Reporter’s Diary” article on 23rd April 1997. No direct descendants of the Aldreds were located.

Condition Description

This collection is too fragile to be photocopied.

Title
Aldred 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