Portrait of George Lewis Becke [cropped], ca. 1900, by unknown, vintage gelatin silver print, State Library of New South Wales, DL PX 158. Public Domain.

Join expert Allegra Marshall as she helps us learn about the life and work of author Louis Becke. At the turn of the nineteenth century, he was the most prolific, significant, and internationally renowned Australian-born writer of the South Pacific region and was often described as Australia's answer to Robert Louis Stevenson. 

If after listening to this talk, you wish to read one of his works then simply click https://discover.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/search?query=Louis%20Becke&searchType=everything&pageSize=10&pageNum=1  to view the collection held by Auckland Libraries.

Louis Becke - Pacific Explorer & Writer with Allegra Marshall

By 1923 the Jazz Age was in full swing in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, with a variety of venues to listen and dance to jazz. The Dixieland, Trades Hall, Cafeteria, and the Click Clack Cabaret were all popular destinations. Join us as Dr Aleisha Ward takes us on a digital tour of these venues. She will explore the bands, audiences, and scandalous behavior that had morality campaigners concerned for the safety of people's character

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Bob Adams's Jazz Band in the Auckland Town Hall, 1920, Photographer S G Dobson.  Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections 1504-16,

Heritage talks

Audioculture presents: Dr Aleisha Ward - The Jazz Age in Tāmaki Makaurau in Auckland

This excerpt features Tom Hamilton interviewed by Luis Meirelles. Tom talks about being trans, going to school in New Zealand and Tasmania, and coming out to friends and family. Tom recollects facing discrimination in Tasmania, not knowing many people who were non- binary or gender fluid, saving money for top surgery, and much more.

To listen to the complete interview, click on this link https://bit.ly/3uoikev and submit a request using the Comments box on this page

Image: Rainbow Youth Services Poster. Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections, Ephemera Collection

RainbowYOUTH

Rainbow Youth Interview: Tom Hamilton

This excerpt features the coming-out story of Shaun Hawthorne. The interview was conducted by Luis Meirelles and Toni Duder. Shaun talks about life in the ’80s, discovering more about himself in secondary school, coming out to his family and friends, being involved in the peace movements, moving into activism for gay rights and gender, and much more.

To listen to the complete interview, click on this link https://bit.ly/4bsmgeL and submit a request using the Comments box on this page

Image: Rainbow Youth Services Poster. Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections, Ephemera Collection

Rainbow Youth Interview: Shaun Hawthorne

This excerpt features Calvin Hona interviewed by Luis Meirellis. Calvin recollects the experience at Waikato University, the uncertainty faced when leaving home and coming out, and the story of meeting his partner.

To listen to the complete interview, click on this link https://bit.ly/497lsuw and submit a request using the Comments box on this page
Image: Rainbow Youth Services Poster. Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections, Ephemera Collection

Rainbow Youth Interview: Calvin Hona

Luis Claudio Troccoli de Meirellis was interviewed here by Toni Duder. Luis talks about moving to New Zealand and coming to terms with his sexuality, the work he has been doing for the queer community, and his perspective on the differences between New Zealand and Brazil for a member of the rainbow community.

To listen to the complete interview, click on this link https://bit.ly/42p6ptu and submit a request using the Comments box on this page. 

Image: Rainbow Youth Services Poster. Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections, Ephemera Collection

Rainbow Youth Interview: Luis Meirellis

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