Assorted Documents, Len Anderson:

1. Lists of names and some addresses. Possibly who the copies of Len Anderson's company history Throughout the East Coast, 1974 were sent to.

2. Letter from P W Giblin to Mr John McCaw, dated 30 July 1974. Letter concerns review of company history. Attached copy of letter and review written by Mr John McCaw.

3. Drafts or documents outlining publication of the company history. Sections mention the history of Gisborne district and Williams and Kettle Limited, undated.

4. Letter from Branch Manager, Wairoa, Williams and Kettle Limited to Head Office, dated 11 July 1974. Letter concerns obtaining a copy of the company history for the Wairoa Centennial Library.

5. Letter from M G Nixon, General Assembly Library, Parliament House to Williams and Kettle Limited, dated 15 July 1974. Letter of thanks for company history and request for an additional copy. Attached receipt and a letter from P W Giblin to the Chief Librarian, dated 19 July 1974. Letter concerns company history.

6. Letter from J S B Munro, Hawke's Bay Art Gallery and Museum (Incorporated) to Williams and Kettle Limited, dated 19 July 1974. Letter of request for company history by Len Anderson.

7. Advice notes from Pictorial Publications Limited to Williams and Kettle Limited, dated 1 August 1974; 12 July 1974; 29 July 1974; 15 July 1974; 16 July 1974; 3 July 1974; 9 July 1974 (various).

8. Letter from Unknown to P W Giblin, dated 12 July 1974. Letter concerns enquiry regarding company history for Wairoa bookshop.

9. List of area with numbers opposite. Undated. Possibly related to company history book sales or stock.

10. List of Bookshop orders for company history. Undated.

11. Memos and lists from P W Giblin, people's postal addresses.

12. Letter from Branch Manager, Williams and Kettle Limited, Gisborne, to General Manager, Napier, dated 4 July 1974. Request for company history for various people listed.

13. Letter from F M Bolton, Supervisor, Postal Service, dated 3 July 1974. Letter of request for copy of company history.

14. Letter from P W Giblin, to David Russell, dated 9 July 1974. Letter concerns company history and forwarding a copy to Rod Weir.

15. Typed copy or draft of review by John McCaw. Review of Len Anderson's Book, Throughout the East Coast, undated.

16. Letter from J T McCaw to P W Giblin, dated 8 July 1974. Letter concerns a review of Len Anderson's book, Throughout the East Coast, undated. Attached list of suggested people to send the book to. Attached letter from P W Giblin to J T McCaw, dated 9 July 1974. Letter of thanks for review and help in getting the book reviewed.

17. Letter from P W Giblin to Pictorial Publications Limited, dated 8 January 1974. Letter concerns order for printing historical book. Attached letter from R A Frost, Production manager, Pictorial Publications, to Mr P W Giblin, dated 23 November 1973. Estimate for production of book. Attached letter from P W Giblin to Pictorial Publications Limited, dated 6 December 1973. Letter concerns consent for publication of company history.

18. Name and address of John Forde on a memo from B Harman, undated.

19. Letter from Barbara Basham for David Delany, Assistant Editor Current Affair, New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation to P W Giblin, dated 1 July 1974. Letter concerns a review of the company history book on television by Rural Broadcasts.

20. Letter from P W Giblin to Miss Barbara Basham, dated 27 June 1974. Letter attached to posted copy of company history. Attached note from John McCaw to P W Giblin, undated. Note concerns a suggestion to forward a copy of the company history to the Broadcasting Corporation.

21. Correspondence between P W Giblin and Pictorial Publications, dated 27 June 1974 and 21 June 1974. Letters concern publication of company history and reproduction costs.

22. Correspondence between A G Eastgate, Gisborne Branch, Williams and Kettle Limited, P W Giblin, Napier, and Gisborne Herald Company Limited, dated 1 July 1974; 21 June 1974. Attached draft of section of company history, typed.

23. Envelope with handwritten names on the front under the heading Books, undated. List of names possibly recipients for company histories.

24. Letters and names on several pieces of paper and numbers. List of names possibly recipients for company histories.

25. Letter from P W Giblin to Mr A G Eastgate and Mr P B Dillon, dated 21 June 1974. Letter concerns Company History and ensuring publicity of the publication.

26. Letter from P W Giblin to various local newspapers, dated 18 June 1974. Letter sent with a copy of the company history to local newspapers for review. Attached draft of above letter.

27. Letter from Len Anderson to P W Giblin, dated 6 June 1974. Letter concerns feature article for newspapers on the publication of the company history. Attached drafts or synopses of chapters.

28. Documents pertaining to copies and distribution of company history to book shops and branches of Williams and Kettle Limited, dated 1, 2 and 5 July 1974.

29. Contract between Williams and Kettle Limited and Gordon Edward Glassey, concerning washing machine, dated 11 February 1974.

30. Contract between Williams and Kettle Limited and Willis Wano, concerning vacuum cleaner, dated 12 December 1974.

31. Typed document, undated. Summary of the rights of the purchaser under the Hire Purchase Agreements Act, 1939.

32. Correspondence between L P Ryan, Town Clerk, Napier City Council and Williams and Kettle Limited, dated 10,16 July 1974. Letter concerns documentation to be placed in a time capsule.

33. Letter from P W Giblin to L E Anderson, dated 29 August 1969. Letter concerns gathering of information from the Cyclopedia of New Zealand and Mrs Moffat, Mr Kettle's daughter.

34. Typed document concerning Company Records, undated. Possibly by Len Anderson.

35. Typed document concerning notes written by F W Williams, undated. Possibly by Len Anderson.

36. Letter from P W Giblin to Jack Vaughan, dated 29 June 1978. Letter of thanks for information provided about Williams and Kettle Limited. Attached document entitled My Time with Messrs Williams and Kettle Limited, by Mr Jack Vaughan, Waipawa.

37. Newspaper clipping, Wholesale liquor firm moves to new Napier premises, from Daily Telegraph, 24 August 1972.

38. Newspaper clipping, First A A Stud Sale in Hawke's Bay from Daily Telegraph, 11 March 1968.

39. Typed section of research or draft of historical writing labelled Woodville, possibly by Len Anderson.

40. Typed section of research or draft of historical writing about business associations, possibly by Len Anderson.

41. Memorandum from Williams and Kettle Limited, Waipukurau Branch, dated 20 August 1974. Memo concerns company history.

42. Memorandum from Williams and Kettle Limited, Dannevirke Branch, dated 8 August 1974. Memo concerns company history.

43. Handwritten letter from Jayne Wood (child), Motu School to Williams and Kettle Limited, dated 9 December 1974. Letter of thanks on behalf of Motu School for copy of the company history provided to the school.

44. Letter from A S Lewis, Tareha School to Williams and Kettle Limited, dated 13 December 1974. Letter of thanks on behalf of the school for copy of the company history provided to the school.

45. Letter from P W Giblin to Mr Harman, dated 9 September 1974. Letter concerns copies of company history and stock in book stores.

46. Letter from James Thomas to P W Giblin, dated 6 October 1974. Letter of thanks for company history.

47. Memorandum from P W Giblin to N F Whiteman and for company record, dated 1 July 1974. Memo concerns the cost of sale of book through booksellers.

48. Large typed manuscript on the history of the management of Williams and Kettle Limited, Undated.

49. Letter from P W Giblin to L E Anderson, dated 31 January 1968. Letter concerns offer by Mr Anderson to undertake the preparation of the History of the Company. Attached letter from L E Anderson to P W Giblin, dated 27 January 1967. Letter concerns consideration of interview concerning writing the history of the company of Williams and Kettle Limited, methodology and remuneration.

50. Letter from P W Giblin to L E Anderson, dated 17 September 1974. Letter of official appreciation for writing the company history.

51. Letter from Eastgate, Gisborne, Branch Manager, Williams and Kettle Limited to Napier Managing Director, dated 22 July 1974. Letter concerns a request for a copy of the company history for the H B Williams Memorial Library.

52. Memorandum from P W Giblin to B Harman, dated 2 August 1974. Memo concerns charges to branches for books supplied to booksellers. Attached memo from P W Giblin to Waipawa Williams and Kettle Limited Branch, dated 2 August 1974. Memo concerns cost of company history to the bookseller and recommended retail price. Attached memo from P W Giblin to Wairoa, Waipukurau, Dannevirke and Gisborne, dated 2 August 1974. Memo concerns debit note for books supplied to booksellers.

53. Letter from P W Giblin to O L Gwilliam, Manager, Public Relations, Caltex Oil (New Zealand) Limited, dated 27 August 1974. Letter concerns an old farm notebook mentioning Texaco Motor Spirit, Kerosene and Lubricating Oils, found during research for the company history.

54. Letter from P W Giblin to the Deputy Principal, Hillcrest School, dated 25 July 1974. Letter concerns request for copies of the company history.

55. Letter from Evans, Wairoa Branch, Williams and Kettle Limited to Barry Harman, dated 19 July 1974. Letter concerns sending copies of the company history to Paddy's Bookstore, Wairoa. Attached memo from Williams and Kettle Limited Secretary to P W Giblin, dated 12 July 1974. Memo concerns request from Wairoa Branch for copies of the company history for Paddy's Bookstore, Wairoa.

56. Letter from P W Giblin to the Branch Manager, Williams and Kettle Limited, Waipukurau, dated 22 July 1974. Letter acknowledging company history recipient. Attached memorandum from Branch Manager, Waipukurau to General Manager, Napier, dated 19 July 1974. Letter requesting a copy of the company history for a shareholder's relative.

57. Letter from P W Giblin to unknown, dated 22 July 1974. Letter concerns returns of company history.

58. Letter from P W Giblin to R B Weir, dated 9 July 1974. Cover letter for copy of company history.

59. Memorandum from Gisborne branch, Williams and Kettle Limited to Napier branch, Williams and Kettle Limited, dated 27 June 1974. Memo refers to company history.

60. Letter from P W Giblin to Waipawa Accountant, dated 19 July 1974. Letter concerns request for use of a photo by the Bank of New Zealand and return of photographs borrowed. Attached letter from R Adamson, Branch Accountant, Waipawa Branch to Williams and Kettle Limited, Napier Branch, dated 15 July 1974. Return of photographs used in the company history. Attached letter from Meryl Lowrie, the Bank of New Zealand to Williams and Kettle Limited, Waipawa, dated 6 June 1974. Letter concerns research into the bank of New Zealand and requesting use of the photograph of the former Rathbone's store, 1903. Letter from P W Giblin to the Research Officer, Bank of New Zealand, dated 19 July 1974. Letter concerns forwarding of company history.

61. Letter from Branch Manager, Hastings to Napier Branch Manager, Williams and Kettle Limited, dated 28 June 1974. Letter of thanks for copy of company history.

62. Memo from P W Giblin to N F Whiteman, dated 1 July 1974. Letter concerns sale of company history through booksellers and book shops.

63. Document entitled Appendix 1 - Directors - Executive, Branch and Departmental Managers, 1880-1974, by Len Anderson. Part of a draft for company history book.

64. Document entitled Appendix 2 - 1. Past Staff Members who served the Company for 25 years or more and whose names do not appear in Appendix 1. 2. Present Staff Members who have served the Company for 25 years or more, by Len Anderson. Part of a draft for company history book.

65. Letter from Williams and Kettle Limited to L E Anderson, dated 8 April 1974. Letter concerns final payment for writing the company history. Attached memorandum from L F Whiteman, Secretary, Williams and Kettle Limited to P W Giblin, dated 15 January 1974. Memo concerns cardboard containers for packaging company history copies. Attached letter from P W Giblin to L E Anderson, dated 30 November 1973. Letter concerns payment for stereogramme, expenses and mileage allowance. Attached letter from P W Giblin to L E Anderson, dated 21 November 1973. Letter concerns an account for expenses. Attached document signed by Len Anderson, dated 28 November 1973. Document of receipt of payment by Williams and Kettle Limited for half-payment of research and writing company history.

66. Newspaper clipping, undated. Copy of poetic verses, written by the late Mr Bob Wilson in 1909 concerning the Agricultural and Pastoral Show.

67. Draft chapter for Williams and Kettle Limited company history by Len Anderson. Draft titled Good Companions.

68. Memo from Williams and Kettle Limited Secretary to P W Giblin, dated 15 January 1974. Letter concerns arrangement for cardboard containers to post the company history. Handwritten note on corner in reply.

69. Memo from Williams and Kettle Limited Secretary to P W Giblin, dated 3 October 1973. Names of recipients of company history books out of the Wairoa branch.

70. Letter from R J Stevens, Branch Manager, Dannevirke to Williams and Kettle Limited, Napier, dated 8 January 1974. Letter concerns information on Frederick Williams for the company history.