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O'Brien family papers

 Collection
Identifier: CCL Archive 0967

Scope and Contents

Family papers including the handwritten diary of farm activities and expenses on Killinchy farm in Canterbury. The diary was started by Mathew O'Brien and continued by John O'Brien after his father's death on 5 October 1897. Also includes a family tree, Christchurch centennial photos and booklet, certificates of investment in sail training for the youth of New Zealand, and a postcard album.

Dates

  • Creation: 1896-1912

Creator

Extent

3 Boxes

Language of Materials

English

Physical Location

Shelf TU I 3e, Tūranga, Tuakiri floor, ANZC Archives

Existence and Location of Copies

This diary has been digitised. See the external documents area for links to digitised records.

Title
O'Brien 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 Repository

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