Robert Boyd-Bell research papers relating to New Zealand television : the first 25 years.
Scope and Contents
Comprises research material compiled by Robert Boyd-Bell and his researcher, Gitta Hancock, for the publication of
New Zealand television : the first 25 years. Auckland : Reed Methuen, 1985. The associated documentaries, 25 years of NZ television : a choice of channels, and 25 years of NZ television : a choice of channels were broadcast by Television 2 on 4 and 18 June 1985 respectively.
The author’s filing structure has largely been retained, as have many of the file names. Divided into five series, the papers examine the development of television as a medium, and the operation and impact of television in New Zealand. Most of the material consists of photocopied articles, clippings and photographs. However, there are also original notes, graphic materials and sound recordings.
Dates
- ca 1985
Creator
- Boyd-Bell, Robert (Person)
- Television New Zealand (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Not restricted
Biographical / Historical
Robert Boyd-Bell was long involved in the film and television industry. He began his career in the mid-1960s as a journalist spending 15 years working as a reporter, interviewer, editor and producer for television news and current affairs programmes. From there he moved to the University of Auckland, where he was head of the Audio Visual Centre at the time of writing the book.
Extent
3 metres (5 cartons)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Location
In off-site storage. Allow 12-24 hours from time of order.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Television New Zealand, September 1989.
Publication note
Source
- Television New Zealand (Organization)
- Title
- Inventory of the Robert Boyd-Bell research papers relating to New Zealand television : the first 25 years, 1985.
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- William Hamill
- Date
- April 2014
- 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
5 Alfred Street
Private Bag 92019
Auckland 1142 New Zealand
specialcollections@auckland.ac.nz