Est. 1962
COLLECTIONS – CURATED BY SIGNDNA: DEAF NATIONAL ARCHIVE
Manawatu Deaf Society
SignDNA is grateful to the Manawatu Deaf Society who have donated a large collection of films, recorded and edited by Joan Bailey, its founder. Established in 1962, it was originally named the Manawatu Deaf Sports Club. Later it was changed to the Manawatu Deaf Society.
biography
Profile
Stewart ‘Sen’ Smith (Coronation Medal)
Stewart, or Sen, as he was called – was the president of Auckland Adult Deaf Society from 1947-1954. It was later called the Auckland Deaf Society. The Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal was a commemorative medal made to celebrate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.
Est. 1955
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society McRae Cup: The All Round Indoor Sports
1962
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: June 1962
NZSL Stories
Est. 1957
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Wellington Deaf Society Indoor Bowls: Agg Points
1962
article – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Deafness helps him to be champ
Stewart Smith, deaf secretary of the Deaf Welfare Centre, has rounded off a successful season by winning the Auckland indoor centre's champion-of-champion singles.
NZSL Stories
2015
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Souvenir Pen: Manawatu Deaf Society 50th Anniversary, 1962-2012
Est. 1942
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Club Indoor Bowls: Annual Competition
NZSL Stories
1962
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: July 1962
NZSL Stories
Est. 1960
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Deaf Welfare Centre Indoor Bowling Club: Ladies Singles Championship
NZSL Stories
1987
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Badge: Manawatu Deaf Society’s 25th Anniversary
1962
video – Taonga source: Susan Hamilton
Driver training for Deaf students
Two traffic officers visit Kelston to teach older Deaf students the drivers road code.
NZSL Stories
Est. 1960
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Deaf Welfare Centre Indoor Bowling Club: Drawn Pairs
NZSL Stories
1961
Object – Taonga source: John McRae
John McRae’s Wrestling Silver Medal: World Deaf Games, Helsinki 1961
NZSL Stories
Est. 1962
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Deaf Welfare Centre: Doris Jones Memorial Rose Bowl
NZSL Stories
1962
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: December 1962
Est. 1959
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Deaf Welfare Centre Bowling Club: Champion Singles
NZSL Stories
1962
Images – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Team Photo: Y.M.C.A. Indoor Basketball, Wellington Deaf Sports Club, 1962
biography
Profile
Elizabeth ‘Maree’ Carroll (QSM)
Maree has given decades of generous service to the community in which she lives. Maree was heavily involved in organising the St Dominic's School for the Deaf school reunions which enabled the school community to remain connected over many decades. Maree was instrumental in establishing the Manawatu Deaf Society, taking a leading role.
1987
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Tea Cutlery Souvenir Kit: Manawatu Deaf Society’s 25th Anniversary
2022
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Souvenir Mug: Manawatu Deaf Society’s 60th Anniversary, 1962-2022
Est. 1960
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
McHattie Challenge Trophy: Auckland Deaf Society Annual Ball
1990s
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Wall Mounted Honour Board at Manawatu Deaf Society, in Memorial of Joan Caroline Bailey
1962
publication – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society newsletter: November 1962
NZSL Stories
1962
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Framed Photo: Manawatu Deaf Club First Committee, 11 August 1962
Est. 1940
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Club Ladies Table Tennis
NZSL Stories
Est. 1960
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Deaf Welfare Centre Indoor Bowling Club: Men’s Singles Championship
NZSL Stories
1987
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Vintage Clock Tea Caddy Spoon: Manawatu Deaf Society 25th Anniversary
1992
video – Taonga source: AUT Visual Languages Section
Memories of John Hunt
John Hunt, well-known for his involvement in the Deaf community – talks about establishing the NZ Deaf News, his journey towards becoming a life member of NZ Deaf Sports Association, having had a role in its founding; working as the first Deaf Field Officer for NZAD, and compiling ‘The Story of the Auckland Deaf Society Inc 1937-1987.
NZSL Stories
2000
video – Taonga source: Dorothy Jones
Memories of Keith and Irene Gordon
Memories of Keith and Irene Gordon, recorded on 27 June 2000. They were both foundation members of Manawatu Deaf Society – founded on 7 July 1962. Keith was awarded life membership of Manawatu Deaf Society on 16 December 2000.
NZSL Stories
