Hi all A summary of the HeritageTalks happening from September to November . . . HeritageTalks @ Central Library, Auckland Are you interested in family and local history? The history of New Zealand, as well as the rest of the world? Then why not come along to one of our fortnightly HeritageTalks and hear more about both our personal and our shared heritage. These talks are given by experts in their field and can provide valuable insight into our histories. HeritageTalks take place every second Wednesday at 12 noon in the Whare Wānanga, Level 2, Central City Library, Auckland unless otherwise stated. Booking is recommended but not essential. Phone Central Auckland Research Centre to book, or book online: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz_pages_search-2Dresults.aspx-3Fu-3D-23k-3Dheritagetalks&d=DwIF_w&c=kKqjBR9KKWaWpMhASkPbOg&r=-mWZZZeVf-T2XFKEtPE1g25Egq_c7AQAHDafyY9XXQQ&m=WIcwWPsJ9mJOYUbVd36vpW67l_kuM5-_oZxveaDAA80&s=C2Meq3xugWozgh_bq9VAcTAaRV5hUvuoAM4bKVovxlM&e= September Life through the lens with Keith Giles Wednesday 12 September 12pm to 1pm Crazy cameramen and profligate photographers. Life in 19th century New Zealand was not easy. Auckland Libraries’ Principal Photographs Librarian, Keith Giles, takes a look at some of the country’s early photographers who had to struggle not only with limiting technology and frequent bankruptcy but also with love and death. ------------------------------------------------------ Wāhine Take Action: The exhibition speaks Join the curatorial team as they share the stories of women and their actions, and discuss the choices behind the content chosen for the feature exhibition, Wāhine Take Action. Different curators on different dates, so gain a different perspective by coming along to more than one. Wednesday 19 September, 11am to 12pm Thursday 4 October, 1-2pm Tuesday 9 October, 6-7pm Thursday 1 November, 1-2pm As part of the Wāhine Take Action series, Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero (Central City Library) presents a feature exhibition showcasing Aotearoa women who took steps to create social change; from the nineteenth century to the present day. Today's tour precedes one of our feature events, Creating the change; a talk exploring the ways in which creativity has played a part in the desire for change for women. The tour will run for about 45 minutes. These tours are part of the Wāhine Take Action series, celebrating 125 years since New Zealand women won the right to vote. ----------------------------------------------------------- Creating the change with Sue Berman and Joanne Graves Wednesday 19 September 12pm to 1pm There is power in the arts to both influence and inspire. Creativity has often played a role in campaigns to make a difference; from poster art to the written word to music. As part of the Wāhine Take Action series at Central City Library, Sue Berman and Joanne Graves will explore ways in which creativity has played a part in the desire for change for women. The Special Collections curatorial team will be on hand for tours of the feature exhibition in the Level 2 Gallery from 11am. Come early for an in-depth exploration of this fascinating exhibition which highlights the tools and tactics women have used to fight for their causes and support their communities. ----------------------------------------------------------- Māori cloak project with Bethany Matai Edmunds, Auckland Museum Wednesday 26 September 12pm to 1pm 'Nāu i whatu te kākahu, he tāniko tāku. You weave the cloak, and I’ll weave the border'. Te Awe: Nga Taonga o te Whare Pora - An Auckland Museum project. A HeritageTalk with Bethany Matai Edmunds, Auckland Museum. Auckland Museum is enhancing over 2500 textiles in the Taonga Māori collection through the Te Awe project. The Te Awe team are collaborating with a group of expert weavers to integrate language and cultural knowledge about how to best describe, conserve, store and display these taonga. To ensure that we honour the mana of each individual object and improve their records to the highest possible standard. ----------------------------------------------------------- October Auckland Heritage Festival - 29 September - 14 October Influenza 100 - Commemorating the pandemic of 1918 Wednesday 3 October 1pm to 5.30pm Commemorating the influenza pandemic of 1918, hear four historians speak and give their accounts of what happened. An afternoon of HeritageTalks for Auckland Heritage Festival. Hear the following accounts at this commemorative event: * "Why do we still need to know about the 1918 influenza pandemic?" with Geoffrey Rice, author of Black November * "The stories behind the names; who were the victims?" with Jason Reeve, Ancestry * "Lived experiences - remembering 1918-1920" with Auckland Libraries' Principal Oral History and Sound curator Sue Berman * "The “Spanish Lady” and the Armed Forces - The "flu" and warfare in 1918" with military historian, Michael Wynd. ---------------- Looking for a better life with David Wong Hop and Lisa Truttman Sunday 7 October 11am to 1pm The Chinese poll tax certificate records in Auckland with David Wong Hop and Lisa Truttman. A HeritageTalk for Auckland Heritage Festival. Auckland historians David Wong Hop and Lisa Truttman present their work from the recently published book Looking for a better life, a collection of information sourced from poll tax certificate information held at Archives New Zealand, along with general information as to Chinese settlement in the Auckland region, from the 1860s to first quarter of the 20th century. --------------- The people of Wai Horotiu with Lisa Truttman Wednesday 10 October 12pm to 1pm Early settlers and the Queen Street stream. A HeritageTalk for Auckland Heritage Festival with Lisa Truttman. From the arrival of Lt Governor Hobson and his staff, the settling of the centre of Auckland City was intimately connected with the flow of Te Waihorotiu and nearby watercourses. The aspirations many early Aucklanders both rose and fell along the course of what is now hidden. Historian Lisa Truttman will introduce you to the stories of some who lived and worked beside the stream. See more Heritage Talks throughout Auckland here: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.heritagefestival.co.nz_&d=DwIF_w&c=kKqjBR9KKWaWpMhASkPbOg&r=-mWZZZeVf-T2XFKEtPE1g25Egq_c7AQAHDafyY9XXQQ&m=WIcwWPsJ9mJOYUbVd36vpW67l_kuM5-_oZxveaDAA80&s=kskPgKSeJA_w_i5N0GlDfjDPjqadhAc4EPoHNlHvrC8&e= ----------------------------------------------------------- Made in Auckland: screening the local with Carolyn Skelton Wednesday 24 October 12pm to 1pm In this HeritageTalk, Auckland Libraries' Senior research librarian Carolyn Skelton discusses Auckland's history with New Zealand filmmaking. In the first two decades of the 20th century, filmmakers began shooting films in New Zealand. Aucklander Rudall Hayward was an early filmmaker with films like Rewi’s Last Stand (1925 and 1940). By the 21st century, Auckland had become a significant centre for shooting diverse screen productions. Auckland locations have been used to represent local, national, international and fantasy locations. ----------------------------------------------------------- November Colleagues of Empire with Georgia Prince Wednesday 7 November 12pm to 1pm Join Principal Curator Printed Collections, Georgia Prince, for this HeritageTalk about two well-known historical figures, Florence Nightingale and Sir George Grey. How did social reformer and founder of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale, know Sir George Grey? Preserved in the Grey collection at Auckland Libraries are letters and books which Florence Nightingale sent to Grey, best known as one of New Zealand's most controversial 19th century Governors. In this talk, Georgia Prince of Heritage Collections will explore how the two came to know each other. ----------------------------------------------------------- Lost an ancestor in London? With Marie Hickey Wednesday 21 November 12pm to 1pm In this HeritageTalk, Marie Hickey, Research Central, advises on what to do if you or your ancestors are "Lost in London". When did your ancestral place become part of London? Can’t find your ancestor/s in Church of England records - why not? Where do you look? What records are available to help further research of your London connections? The talk will also include a look at some of the hidden gems available through subscription websites such as Ancestry, Findmypast, The Genealogist and MyHeritage. ----------------------------------------------------------- HeritageTalks take place every second Wednesday at 12 noon in the Whare Wānanga, Level 2, Central City Library unless otherwise stated. Booking is recommended. 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