Archive Collection
The Alexander Heritage and Research Library cares for a small collection of archives, of local and national significance. These collections include:
- Land Sale Poster Collection
- Map Collection
- Plan Collection
- O. L. Ferens papers (includes Volunteer Forces roll books and Queen Alexander Mounted Rifles papers) 1878-c.1930s
- Annie Maude Blackett papers 1922-1937
- John Goss World War 1 diary 1915
- Lady Galway Patriotic Guild 1940-1948
- C. L. Lovegrove papers (including war diaries, roll books, battle maps and correspondence) 1861-1972
- National Council of Women Wanganui Branch 1937-present
- Wanganui and District Community Arts Council 1973-1980
- Wanganui Business and Professional Women’s Club 1945-1982
- Wanganui Broadcasting Association Inc. papers 1977-1980
- Wanganui Home Guard papers 1940-1943
- Wanganui Public Library archives 1877- 1918, 1919-present
- Wanganui Rifle Volunteers papers 1871-1904
- C. R. White papers 1890-1972
Prior arrangement to view the archive collection is preferred. Some of the collections are currently undergoing arrangement and description and may be restricted in use. Please contact us for details.