Friends of the Dorothy Neal White Collection

The Society

The society which is based in Wellington, New Zealand is associated with The National Library of New Zealand . It was formed in 1983 to support the work of the Dorothy Neal White Collection.
In 2005 it was extended to support the National Children's and Susan Price Collections.

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Through its lectures, meetings, cash scholarship and publications the Society helps to foster interest in the general development of children's literature.

Membership is by annual subscription, the details are on the membership page.

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Enquiries about membership of the Friends may be directed to the Secretary, Friends of the Dorothy Neal White Collection
P0 Box 12-499, Thorndon, Wellington.
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Research Librarian: Lynne Jackett
Telephone: 64-4-4743084
Facsimile:  64-4-474 3035
email Lynne Jackett (lynne.jackett@natlib.govt.nz)

Grimm Stuff: Folktales and Fairy Stories

Research Librarian Lynne Jackett

An exhibition which opened on 8 August 2008 showcases illustrated children's books from the National Library collections.

Early fairy stories were not written for children – their narratives were often violent or bawdy. However, since the 18th century, tales by Madame d'Aulnoy and Charles Perrault have been part of the childhood experience of generations of children and by the Victorian era the genre was primarily considered a children's entertainment.

This book-based exhibition, drawn from the Dorothy Neal White and National Children's Collections of the National Library of New Zealand, showcases the work of notable illustrators of fairy stories from the Victorian era to today. The exhibition also explores some folk tales from around the world, and the 'flower fairy' phenomenon. The exhibition opens in the Turnbull Room at the National Library Gallery on Friday 8 August and continues until 8 November 2008.

Cautionary Tales: the satirical engravings of William Hogarth is displayed in the main gallery at the same time as the exhibition Grimm Stuff: folktales and fairy stories

Special Events: Let's Misbehave!
Anarchy and Intimidation in stories and rhymes for children. An illustrated talk by Gavin Bishop, children's writer and book illustrator. Hosted by the Friends of the Doroothy Neal White Collection.
Thursday 2 October, Main Foyer and Auditorium 5:30 - 7pm.
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Lunchtime Guided Tour of Grimm Stuff by curator Lynne Jackett
Thursday 18 September and Thursday 23 October Gallery 12:10pm
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Saturday Story Telling - Fairy Fables for Short and Tall
Moira Wairama and Tony Hopkins tell scary stories to fearless children . Suitable children 7 years and older.
Saturday 6 September, Gallery, 11 to 11:30am
& Moira and Tony tell fantastical fairy fables to fit all sizes. Suitable for pre-school age and upwards.
Saturday 11 October, Gallery, 11 to 11:30am

An illustration from the collection - Cinderella by the fire illustrated by Jan Pieńkowski

other illustrations are from Poppy , Blue Beard and Hansel