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Pinney, Robert : Papers

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Reference NumberARC-0587CreatorPinney, Robert, 1907-1988DescriptionThis collection consists chiefly of Robert Pinney's research papers on rural Otago and Southland, with the bulk relating to his book 'Early Northern Otago Runs'. Papers include drafts of chapters, loose notes and notebooks, newspaper clippings and letters, and material relating to individuals and families. In addition, the collection contains papers relating to Pinney's uncle, Major Bernard Head, who in 1909 became the first man to climb Mount Aspiring, and who was killed at Gallipoli. Also included is a copy of the manuscript of Pinney's unpublished autobiography, containing an account of Pinney's experiences in World War II.
Only a small part of this collection is digitised and available through Digital Collections. Information about other items can be found on the Hākena catalogue, through the Library Catalogues link above.History / BiographyRobert Pinney was born in Dublin in 1907 and educated at Winchester and Oxford. In 1929 he came to New Zealand to teach at Christ's College, but two years later took up sheep-farming, purchasing the Glen Ngaio estate near Dunedin in 1935. After service in World War II, Pinney returned to farm at Glen Ngaio, and on his retirement in 1964 began researching the history of South Island sheep runs. He is the author of 'Early South Canterbury Runs' (Wellington, 1971) and 'Early Northern Otago Runs' (Auckland, 1981). He died in Christchurch in 1988.
(From: 'Early South Canterbury Runs'; unpublished autobiography; death notice in 'The Press', 16 February 1988.)

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Mr and Mrs McPherson outside their house

Crossing the east branch of Matukituki River

Four men with horse and cart, Bernard Head's Mount Aspiring expedition

River crossing with horse and cart, Bernard Head's Mount Aspiring expedition

Four men with horse and cart, Bernard Head's Mount Aspiring expedition

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