Printed and manuscript papers of Cecil Cochrane, largely relating to emigration. Includes passenger list, luggage labels, and various official and personal papers, including a Welcome to New Zealand letter from the Dept. of Labour's Immigration Division.

Also includes one black and white portrait photograph of the crew of the Rangitata and a 1978 postcard from Mr. Cochrane in Belfast to his wife in Christchurch. This postcard is mostly about his mother's bad health.