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Robert E. Nixon papers
Photocopies of the papers of Robert E. Nixon including letters and copies of his two publications, This way out, and Mankind and the environment. The letters contain brief autobiographical notes.
Robert Falcon Scott papers
The handwritten letter of Dec. 8th. 1901, from the Discovery, thanks the people of Canterbury for the sheep donated for his expedition. The second letter, written in Christchurch on Nov. 15th.1910, is typescript, signed by Scott, and thanks the City for the gift, from Mr. H. Greenbank, of a mounted horseshoe. Its letterhead reads "British Antarctic Expedition, Terra Nova R.Y.S.".
Robert George Bishop reminiscences
Photocopies of handwritten and typescript original reminiscences of pioneer farming at Papanui and at Pleasant Point by Robert George Bishop. Includes "An account of the Bishop family", a family tree, by Miss R.S. Bishop, and a 1940 letter about Bishop's Road.
Bishop's Road was the continuation of Greers Road between Harewood Road and Sawyers Arms Road and was renamed in 1948 because of confusion with Bishop Street.
Robert McDougall Art Gallery papers
Minutes, correspondence, diaries, reports etc., 1932-2002.
Robert Rutherford shipboard diary
A diary of the voyage of the Blue Jacket from Gravesend to Lyttelton kept by Robert Rutherford (1817-1894). The diary begins on June 26, 1866. Includes eight items in the back pocket, including newspaper cuttings of death notices.
Robert Taylor shipboard diary
Bound photocopies of original manuscript shipboard diary written in the form of letters on board the Hydaspes and following arrival in Christchurch by Robert Taylor.
Robert William Cook Collection
A collection of glass plate negatives with associated photograph album and loose photographs relating to the Cook family, particularly during their early years living in Rangiora and visiting Christchurch. Includes those relating to family holidays and of variuos events in Lyttelton and Christchurch.
The photograph album contains photographs developed from some of the glass plate negatives.
Robin Patterson papers regarding Dick Morris
Interviews (written and on tape), photographs, and other papers by Robin Patterson concerning the book A sock in my stew : memories of Dick Morris and the deer cullers. Includes two copies of A sock in my stew.
Robyn Hewland child welfare papers
The papers of Robyn Hewland, Consultant psychiatrist at Sunnyside Hospital, includes submissions, periodicals, reports, press clippings and other papers on the rights and well-being of children. Largely includes papers relating to the International Year of the Child, 1979, with some other related material.
Rockwood and The Point, 1855-1871. Journal of an early runholder in the Malvern Hills, Mid Canterbury
Typescript (carbon copy) titled Rockwood and The Point, 1855-1871. Journal of an early runholder in the Malvern Hills, Mid Canterbury. by Henry Phillips.