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Art and Archives: Groups and individuals active in social change and voluntary organisations

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Groups and individuals active in social change and voluntary organisations

We are continuing to build our collection in this often neglected category. We hold archives from a diverse range of people and organisations including:

  • The Ancient Order of Foresters
  • The Christchurch Nuclear Free Peacemaking Association.
  • Halt All Racist Tours (HART)
  • Pacifist, Conscientious Objectors and Peace Groups records
  • Peter Lusk
  • Patient’s Rights Inc
  • The Prisoner’s Aid Society (PARS)
  • The National Council of Women
  • The New Zealand Navy League
  • The Society of Friends
  • Youth Hostel Association of New Zealand Inc [YHANZ]
  • Canterbury Volunteer Centre
  • The Pacific Leprosy Foundation
  • The Victoria League of New Zealand ( Canterbury Branch)
  • The Royal Overseas League
  • Salisbury Street Foundation
  • Home and Family Society
  • Robyn Duff papers (relating to the Gay liberation movement)