[Letter Copy Book - 1915-1923]
Vivian Smith, Author; Mary Smith, Author;
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It was made in Aug 1915-Aug 1923. The place where it was made is unknown.
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Measurements
258 x 205 x 15mm
Description
Notebook with a green cover printed with text reading: The Manifold Pen Carbon Book. The book contains copies of letters written by Vivian Smith at Wellington Technical College between May 1916 and December 1917.
The book also includes a letter of recommendation written by G R [Pithettly?], Head of Art Department at Wellington Technical College, dated 31 August 1915. The letter regards Vivian Smith’s work as a drawing instructor at the Teachers Training College.
Two letters written by Mary Smtih (née Green) are also included:
Page 19. Letter from Mary Green to The Secretary, Technical College Board, dated 9 October 1917, announcing her resignation in the lead up to her marriage to Vivian Smith.
Page 28. Letter from Mary Smith to The Secretary, Technical Education Board, date 1 July 1919, announcing her resignation from a teaching role at the Girls College pending the return of her husband from active service during WW1.
The book also includes a letter of recommendation written by G R [Pithettly?], Head of Art Department at Wellington Technical College, dated 31 August 1915. The letter regards Vivian Smith’s work as a drawing instructor at the Teachers Training College.
Two letters written by Mary Smtih (née Green) are also included:
Page 19. Letter from Mary Green to The Secretary, Technical College Board, dated 9 October 1917, announcing her resignation in the lead up to her marriage to Vivian Smith.
Page 28. Letter from Mary Smith to The Secretary, Technical Education Board, date 1 July 1919, announcing her resignation from a teaching role at the Girls College pending the return of her husband from active service during WW1.
Credit Line
Collection of the Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui. Gift of Lilian Smith.
Collection Type
Archives
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Acquisition Date
19 Aug 1983
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Accession Number:
A2015/4/4