The Alexander Turnbull Library is grateful for the wonderful donations it receives. Here, we highlight some of the recent additions to our collections.
The Naval Career of Brian Nolan, 1936-2008
The papers of Brian Nolan were recently donated by the Wellington Branch of the New Zealand Antarctic Society, who held them after his death in 2008.
Mr Denton’s tramping journal
In the 1920s the urban middle classes of New Zealand discovered tramping, and Mr Denton wrote about it.
Papers of Sir Arthur Espie Porritt, 1900-1994
The papers and photographs of Sir Arthur Espie Porritt were recently donated to the Alexander Turnbull Library by the Porritt family in England.
New Zealand Centennial Exhibition Poster
A gorgeous and inspirational modern work by Walker and Muston, architects.
Raymond Morris’ slide collection
Raymond Morris recently donated part of his amazing slide collection, spanning 1955-1974.
