Margaret Mahy papers
Scope and Contents
The papers of children's author Margaret Mahy. The collection includes manuscripts, typescripts, story proofs, desk dairies and correspondence as well as publications of her works, publishers’ catalogues and photographs.
Dates
- Creation: 1968 - 2012
Creator
- Mahy, Margaret (1936-2012) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Access to some material in this archive collection is restricted.
Extent
97 Boxes
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection has been arranged according to accession. The first three accessions were given to Christchurch City Libraries by Margaret directly. The fourth and final accession was held by the family from the time of Margaret's death in 2012 till 2020 when this material was deposited with Christchurch City Libraries.
Series One consists of the original accession from 1984. Series Two holds the second accession from the early 2000s. Series Three - Nine hold the third accession from around 2008. The final 2020 accession is arranged between Series Ten – Twenty Four.
Physical Location
Shelf TU F 3e - Shelf TU G 2c, Tūranga, Tuakiri floor, ANZC Archives
Former Identifier
Formerly MS 235
- Title
- Margaret Mahy 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 Repository
Tūranga
60 Cathedral Square
Central City
Christchurch Canterbury 8011 New Zealand
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