Box 3

Interviews with Jim Rolfe conducted by Sally Stainton 27 October 2004 and 1 November 2004. Rolfe talks about growing up in Putaruru, attending the Auckland Teachers' College immediately before the Second World War, the unsettling impact of the war, returning to teaching after being on active service, his teaching career and work as a School Inspector with responsibility for Special Education.

Roy Sanders interview conducted by Judy Baird May 2005. Sanders talks about being a student at the Auckland Teachers' College in 1936 and 1937. He recalls the lecturers and college life, such as taking part in theatre productions . He also recalls his teaching experiences including teaching on Pitcairn Island.

Ray Scott interview conducted by Ruth Penton August 2004. Scott talks about teaching science at Wellington College before studying at Auckland Teachers' College in 1946. He reflects on changes in science teaching in the post-war years in Auckland secondary schools.

Peter Smith interview conducted by Louise Shaw September 2004. Smith talks about being a student at the Auckland Teachers' College in 1943-1945 and subsequently joining Gordon Tovey's art advisory team. He talks also about returning to the college as an Art lecturer in 1953 before his appointment as a teaching inspector and involvement in the amalgamation of the primary and secondary colleges in the mid 1980s.

Self-recorded by Reverend Douglas Storkey in Hastings May 2000. Storkey reflects on his time at Auckland Teachers' College in the mid 1930s, including reflections on the disciplinary culture at the time. He also recounts his years school teaching before entering the Theological College in Dunedin.

Margaret Tait interview conducted by Judy Baird 29 June 2001. Tait talks about being a student at the Auckland Teachers' College in 1935 and 1936, recalling her first impressions of the college, the lecturers, and college social activities. She also reflects on how the teachers' college influenced her professional practice as a school teacher.

Dennis McGrath interview conducted by Judy Baird September 2003. McGrath recounts his own education, his decision to become a secondary teacher and attending Auckland Teachers' College in 1960 and 1961. He also talks about his return to the college as Principal Lecturer, Secondary College and eventual appointment as Principal of the Auckland College of Education.

Tom McLennan interviews conducted by Richard Thompson 7 August 2001 and 26 September 2001. McLennan talks about his student days at the Auckland Teachers' Training College in 1942 and 1943 and then teaching in both country and city schools as well as working at the Waiouru army camp. The interviews also cover his time at Auckland Teachers' College as a lecturer, involvement with the New Zealand Educational Institute and being an elected member of the Auckland Education Board.

Interview with Stuart Manins conducted by Judy Baird July 2002. Manins talks about his one-year graduate's course at Auckland Teachers' College in 1955. Stuart recalls his time teaching music in New Zealand schools before becoming a staff member at the North Shore Teachers' College, and then at Auckland College of Education as Head of the Department of Music.

George Parekowhai interview conducted by Louise Shaw 2 December 2004. Parekowhai reflects on his time as a lecturer at North Shore Teachers' College and, after the merger, Auckland Teachers' College. He also discusses developments in the teaching of Māori at both colleges in the 1970s and 1980s.