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  1. 1968
    Video — Donated by St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre Image of St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre

    A Deaf Child in the Family

    “A Deaf Child in the Family” is an award-winning film which shows authentic scenes from Deaf education centres at Kelston, St Dominics and Sumner, produced as a resource for families of deaf children.

  2. 1969
    MAGAZINE – NEW ZEALAND DEAF NEWS

    NZ Deaf News: 1969 (Vol. 7, No. 1)

  3. 1965
    MAGAZINE – NEW ZEALAND DEAF NEWS

    NZ Deaf News: Spring 1965 (Vol. 3, No. 1)

  4. 1980
    Video — Donated by Dennis Tod Image of Dennis Tod

    Sumner School for the Deaf 100 Years Centenary celebration

    Members of the Deaf community and their families attend the centenary celebrations at Sumner School for the Deaf.

  5. 2000
    Video — Donated by Hilda Tamepo Image of Hilda Tamepo

    Memories of Verna McRae

    Verna McRae is filmed at her home in Napier alongside her husband, John. Verna talks entertainingly about her life growing up on a Manawatu farm, going to Sumner School for the Deaf, work, travelling, and married life.

  6. 1980
    MAGAZINE – NEW ZEALAND DEAF NEWS

    NZ Deaf News: September 1980 (Vol. 17, No. 5)

  7. 1992
    MAGAZINE – NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE DEAF

    NFD Communicate: June 1992

  8. 1947
    Video — Donated by Archives New Zealand Image of Archives New Zealand

    National Film Unit visits Sumner School for the Deaf – Student life

    The National Film Unit visits Sumner School for the Deaf to film a typical day at the school.

  9. 1980
    Video — Donated by Deaf Society of Canterbury Image of Deaf Society of Canterbury

    Two founding members of Christchurch Deaf Club take a trip down memory lane

    Cyril Pruden and Douglas Ashley, two founding members of the Christchurch Deaf Club, discuss the club’s history at its Armagh Street location. 

  10. 1980
    MAGAZINE – NEW ZEALAND DEAF NEWS

    NZ Deaf News: May 1980 (Vol. 17, No. 4)

  11. 1980
    Video — Donated by Sue Penman Image of Sue Penman

    Demolition at van Asch, 1980

    Footage of the demolition of the ‘Main Building’ of van Asch College, April 1980.

  12. 1966
    MAGAZINE – NEW ZEALAND DEAF NEWS

    NZ Deaf News: Winter 1966 (Vol. 3, No. 4)

  13. 1969
    MAGAZINE – NEW ZEALAND DEAF NEWS

    NZ Deaf News: 1969 (Vol. 6, No. 2)

  14. 1970
    MAGAZINE – NEW ZEALAND DEAF NEWS

    NZ Deaf News: 1970 (Vol. 7, No. 4)

  15. 2000
    Video — Donated by Hilda Tamepo Image of Hilda Tamepo

    Memories of John McRae

    John McRae is filmed at his home in Napier where he lived with his wife Verna. John explains some highlights from his life story including his experiences at school, travelling the world for Deaf sports, and his involvement in the Deaf community. The video includes his commentary of various photos and objects in their house.

  16. 2000
    Video — Donated by Dorothy Jones Image of Dorothy Jones

    Memories of Merv Forman and Nellie Benney

    Merv and Nellie Forman are both interviewed by Dorothy Jones on their lives and their involvement with the Deaf community at their home in Hawkes Bay.

  17. 1998
    Video — Donated by Rae McKie Image of Rae McKie

    School for the Deaf Marching Girls reunited 45 years later!

    The infamous Deaf Marching Girls reunite 45 years later, with a Friday spent practicing before showing their routine to supporters at van Asch on the Sunday.

  18. 1987
    JOURNAL – NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE DEAF

    NFD Journal: September 1987 (Vol. 1, No. 3)

  19. 1995
    Video — Donated by Pam Witko Image of Pam Witko

    Memories of Doreen Howell (Forman)

    Memories of Doreen Howell, a life member of Wellington Deaf Society, was recorded on 9 July 1995 at Pam and Kaz Witko's place.

  20. 1967
    MAGAZINE – NEW ZEALAND DEAF NEWS

    NZ Deaf News: Spring 1967 (Vol. 5, No. 1)

  21. 2003
    Video — Donated by Mary Johnson Image of Mary Johnson

    Memories of Kathleen French

    Kathleen French was often called the ‘Auckland Deaf Grandmother’ due to her long and pioneering life in the Auckland Deaf Community. In this video Kathleen talks about her colourful life and talks us through some photos at the end.

  22. 1980
    Video — Donated by Sue Penman Image of Sue Penman

    Sumner School for the Deaf 100 Years Centenary celebration

    Footage by Sue Penman, of members of the Deaf community and their families attending the centenary celebrations at Sumner School for the Deaf, and taking a tour of the school.

  23. 2003
    Video — Donated by Mary Johnson Image of Mary Johnson

    Memories of John Peterson

    Born in Mumbai, India where his parents ran a tea farm, John Peterson shares his life story at his home in the Eddowes Pensioner Village, at Balmoral, next to Auckland Deaf Society. Filmed on 3 August 2003.

  24. 1965-66
    MAGAZINE – NEW ZEALAND DEAF NEWS

    NZ Deaf News: Summer 1965-66 (Vol. 3, No. 2)

  25. 1995
    MAGAZINE – NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE DEAF

    NFD Communicate: February 1995

  26. 1966
    MAGAZINE – NEW ZEALAND DEAF NEWS

    NZ Deaf News: Autumn 1966 (Vol. 3, No. 3)

  27. 1968
    MAGAZINE – NEW ZEALAND DEAF NEWS

    NZ Deaf News: Summer 1968 (Vol. 5, No. 2)

  28. 1988
    Video — Donated by Television New Zealand Archive Image of Television New Zealand Archive

    van Asch students learn street theatre skills from Mr Moon

    After Mr Moon has been teaching Van Asch Deaf Education Centre Deaf students street theatre skills, they watch a performance from the Montreal Street Theatre at the New Zealand Festival in Wellington, in preparation for staging their own live performance.

  29. 1959
    Video — Donated by Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision Image of Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision

    Sumner School for the Deaf Marching Girls

    The Deaf Sumner School for the Deaf marching team participate in a marching competition in Auckland, 1958.

  30. 1968
    Video — Donated by Television New Zealand Archive Image of Television New Zealand Archive

    Deaf children enjoy a car rally

    Children from Sumner School for the Deaf test their navigational abilities in a car rally at Sumner.

  31. 1968
    MAGAZINE – NEW ZEALAND DEAF NEWS

    NZ Deaf News: 1968 (Vol. 6, No. 1)

  32. 1984
    Video — Donated by Television New Zealand Archive Image of Television New Zealand Archive

    You and Your Child - Deaf edition

    'You and Your Child' programme focuses on Deaf children, education and language and interview some parents about their Deaf children.

  33. 2000
    Video — Donated by Pam Witko Image of Pam Witko

    Memories of Doreen Forman

    Memories of Doreen Forman, a Wellington Deaf Society life member, was recorded on 10th December 2000 – covering some events and recollections from Doreen’s life including the 1931 Napier earthquake.

  34. 1979
    Video — Donated by Sue Penman Image of Sue Penman

    Trans-Tasman Deaf Games: Opening Ceremony and sports

    Coverage of the Trans-Tasman Deaf Games, Lincoln College, Christchurch, 10 January 1979, including opening ceremony and various sports.

  35. 2002
    Video — Donated by AUT Visual Languages Section Image of AUT Visual Languages Section

    Memories of Greg Pateman

    Greg talks about his passion - Deaf sports, and why the Southern Deaf sport teams are superior to their Central and Northern counterparts!

  36. 1968
    MAGAZINE – NEW ZEALAND DEAF NEWS

    NZ Deaf News: Winter 1968 (Vol. 5, No. 4)

  37. 1999
    Video — Donated by Rae McKie Image of Rae McKie

    Deaf Marching Girls at the New Zealand National Marching Championships

    The School for the Deaf Marching Girls are invited to perform their routine at the New Zealand National Marching Championships, 45 years after the group was set-up.

  38. 1993
    MAGAZINE – NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE DEAF

    NFD Communicate: June 1993

  39. 2000
    Video — Donated by Dorothy Jones Image of Dorothy Jones

    Memories of Ray Forman and Polly Karaka

    Ray Forman and Polly Karaka both talk about bits and pieces of their life. Ray talks about being “kicked out” of Sumner as the New Zealand army occupied the school during the World War II.

  40. 1955
    Video — Donated by Archives New Zealand Image of Archives New Zealand

    National Film Unit visits Sumner School for the Deaf – 75th Jubilee

    The National Film Unit visits Sumner School for the Deaf to report on progress in the education of deaf children and to check out the school's 75th Jubilee celebrations.

  41. 1967
    MAGAZINE – NEW ZEALAND DEAF NEWS

    NZ Deaf News: Autumn 1967 (Vol. 4, No. 3)

  42. 1964
    MAGAZINE – NEW ZEALAND DEAF NEWS

    NZ Deaf News: Spring 1964 (Vol. 2, No. 1)

  43. 2004
    Video — Donated by AUT Visual Languages Section Image of AUT Visual Languages Section

    Memories of Ava Buzzard (2004)

    Ava Buzzard talks about commuting to school via her father’s motorbike, home signs, signing and oralism, and the next generation of signers.

  44. 1998
    Video — Donated by Dorothy Jones Image of Dorothy Jones

    Memories of Jean Monk

    Memories of Jean Monk (nee Robertson) who was a Sumner School for the Deaf student in the 1920s. Students weren’t allowed to sign but could “move their arms around a bit”.

  45. 1955
    Video — Donated by Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision Image of Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision

    Sumner School for the Deaf 75th Jubilee

    The 75th Jubilee of Sumner School for the Deaf in Christchurch, including alumni parades and marching girls!

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