The Dorothy Neal White Collection of about 8,000 titles shows how children’s literature developed up until 1940, and reflects what  New Zealand children were reading. Many of the books and magazines were donated by their original owners.

Planned changes to collection access

The National Library's building redevelopment means access to some collections will change over the coming relocation period.

This collection will remain fully available through the redevelopment period.

Find out more about planned changes to collection access

Access items in this collection

Items can only be used onsite at the Library. You can visit the collection by appointment on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday.  Items can also be used in the reading room on the ground floor; there in no need to make an appointment.

Search for descriptions of items in the collection using the National Library Catalogue. To request items you need to be registered as a user.

National Library Catalogue

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Get copies from items in this collection

Copies can be made from items in this collection if copying doesn’t breach copyright.

More about making copies

More about copyright and usage

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We can answer your enquiries in person, by letter, phone or email.


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