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William Jellie papers.

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-Archives-A-70

Scope and Contents

These papers cover the years 1933 to 1958 and include lectures, notes, photographs, and newspaper clippings mainly relating to Dante and his works.

Dates

  • 1933 - 1958

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Not restricted.

Biographical / Historical

Rev William Jellie (1865-1963) was a Unitarian minister, WEA lecturer and Dante enthusiast.

Jellie first lectured for the WEA in Timaru in 1923 and in 1924 was elected president of the Timaru Branch. In 1925 he was transferred to Auckland and in the following year began tutoring for the Auckland WEA. He served as Vice President from 1936-1938 and remained on the executive for 1939.

Extent

0.3 metres (3 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Bequested to the Library 1963.

Related Materials

Further papers relating to Rev. Jellie are located at MSS & Archives 91/4.

Title
Inventory of the papers of William Jellie.
Status
Completed
Author
Suzanne Loughlin
Date
1991
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections, University of Auckland Repository

Contact:
5 Alfred Street
Private Bag 92019
Auckland 1142 New Zealand