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George Jupp papers
Diary of George Jupp, Taranaki pioneer. Volume 1, 1851-1860, covers the voyage from England to Taranaki, travelling on the Simlah and arriving Oct. 1851, and farming as a colonist. Volume 2, 1860-1869, farming and service in the Taranaki Wars. Volume 3 1870-1879, farming as a successful settler.
George Kimber papers
Typescript (carbon copy) of a letter from George Kimber describing the voyage from Plymouth to Lyttelton on the White Rose, arriving 21 July 1875, and also conditions of life in Christchurch. Includes a covering letter from S.A. Bird to the Christchurch Star, 20 May 1965, in a pocket.
George Pope Sign of the Takahe and Harry Ell papers
Papers compiled by George Pope, a cabinet maker, who worked on the Sign of the Takahe during the Depression. He carved the coat-of-arms. Includes press clippings, 1936-1941 and 1961-1966, with sketches of the coat of arms, an heraldic eagle, cat and banner, and photocopies for use.
George Ranald MacDonald papers
Photocopies of letters of George Ranald MacDonald, six letters to his Uncle Guyon and one to Aunt Muriel, mostly concerning his war experiences in France.
One of the letters has a sketch of the artillery the letter describes. The first of these letters is headed Hambleden, the name of the family home in Bealey Avenue. George Macdonald was wounded twice and invalided to England, as these letters tell. They give very vivid descriptions of the war and conditions in France.
George Raymond Lawrence reminiscences
Reminiscences by George Raymond Lawrence b. 1922 “Lawrence Snapshots, or how to survive a depression with plenty of relatives (plus smells!)”, written in 1998. The material covers the date range is 1928 – 1947. Includes Lawrence family genealogical tables.
George "Scotty" Rogers photographs
28 black and white photographs taken by George "Scotty" Rogers of various Christchurch and Lyttelton areas including the Avon River, Cathedral Square, Lyttelton harbour, and scenic areas.
George Turner papers
George Widdup papers
Three volumes of typscript carbon copies of George Widdup's papers, largely relating to Cheviot Hills Station and the Cheviot district.
Vols. 1 and 3 and part of v. 2 contain William Gerard's diaries (extracts) kept at Cheviot Hills Station, 1858-1873. Vol. 2 contains letters (1926-1928) to George Widdup concerning Cheviot history, including Gore Bay, as well as some church history of the area, and historical notes written by George Widdup.
George William Tench papers
Georgiana Harriet Leadam letter
Photocopied transcript of a an original letter from Georgiana Harriet Leadam dated 20 Sept. 1869 to her sister Jane Caroline in New Zealand. Describes her daughter’s wedding, after which the newly weds were to leave for New Zealand.