Academic & Student Research :
The Archives Research Centre welcomes students or academic and Professional researchers undertaking studies of specific areas covered by our archives.
Research may be undertaken free of charge by bona - fide New Zealand students visiting the archives for research provided that a copy of the completed essay or thesis is deposited in the archives. A discounted research fee will apply for NZ students unable to travel to Dunedin and for non - New Zealand students. Please refer to our "Hours & Charges" page.
Some of the archives we hold which would provide much detailed information for further research cover such diverse topics as Colonialism/Nationalism, Missionary activity, gender/sexuality, social issues, rural interests, education, relationship of State/Church, immigration, and social issues.
Additional Information is available by following these links :
The Foreign Missions Office (for all Missions related information)
The Presbyterian Church and Maori Mission (includes list of photographs)
We hold also hold a considerable amount of manuscript manuscript material on the following subjects :
- Bible Class Movement (1890's to 1960's)
- Women's Organisations (PWMU, APW)
- Knox College
- Presbyterian Women's Training Institute
- Chaplaincy to the Armed Forces, Hospitals, Universities.
- Chaplains War Diaries
- New Settlers Committee (Settlement of Dutch people into NZ after World War Two)
- Religious Broadcasting
- The Role of Women in the Church
- Homosexuality Debate within the Church
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