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Ernest Langford papers.

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-Archives-A-105

Scope and Contents

Collection includes correspondence, personal memorabilia, subject files and newspaper clippings encompassing Langford's many professional roles and personal interests.

Dates

  • 1934 - 1970

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Not restricted.

Biographical / Historical

Ernest Langford was: secretary-economist to the Hon. D. G. Sullivan in the First Labour Administration, 1936-1947; assistant general manager, New Zealand Railways, 1947-1951; No. 1 and No. 2 Transport Licensing Authority, 1960-1963; Transport consultant, 1964-. He was a member of the New Zealand Labour Party and stood unsuccessfully for parliament and the Wellington City Council. He was active in the Church of England, National Council of Churches, and Student Christian Movement.

Extent

2.3 metres (23 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Mrs E. H. Langford, 1972.

General

NRAM A850.

Related/Analytical Title

Public administration in relation to New Zealand Railways .

Title
Preliminary inventory of the papers of Ernest Harold Langford, 1934-1970.
Status
Completed
Author
M. D. Coleman
Date
1972
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