Description: Greeting card that accompanied a parcel that was sent to soldiers serving at the Western Front. Recto: "Christmas Greetings to the Men of Canterbury, N.Z. Fighting for the Empire.". Features an excerpt from Shakespeare. Inside: Message reads "All good Wishes: and very kindly greetings from New Zealand. You are always in our thoughts. Annette Liverpool". Opposite is a black and white image of the Avon River, Christchurch.

Collection: DOCUMENTARY HERITAGEDescription: Greeting card that accompanied a parcel that was sent to soldiers serving at the Western Front. Recto: "Christmas Greetings to the Men of Canterbury, N.Z. Fighting for the…

Description: Sheet with two poems "Heroes" by Jessie Pope and "The Day" by Henry Chappell. Text at bottom of page reads "Proceeds from sale devoted to the Local Wounded Distress Fund.".

Collection: DOCUMENTARY HERITAGEDescription: Sheet with two poems "Heroes" by Jessie Pope and "The Day" by Henry Chappell. Text at bottom of page reads "Proceeds from sale devoted to the Local Wounded Distress Fund.".

Description: War seal from the First World War. Depicts an illustration of two soldiers carrying bayonets, approaching a seaside hilltop. Ships and explosions are visible in the background. Text reads: "Poverty Bay wounded soldiers war seal. 1/2d".

Collection: DOCUMENTARY HERITAGEDescription: War seal from the First World War. Depicts an illustration of two soldiers carrying bayonets, approaching a seaside hilltop. Ships and explosions are visible in the…

Description: Postcard featuring a colour illustration of the Belgian flag. Text reads: "Souvenir 1914; Vive la Belgique". Text on flag reads: "Honneur et patrie".

Collection: DOCUMENTARY HERITAGEDescription: Postcard featuring a colour illustration of the Belgian flag. Text reads: "Souvenir 1914; Vive la Belgique". Text on flag reads: "Honneur et patrie".

Description: "As the wife of the local doctor, Mrs Alice Mickle knew many of the 'Birkenhead boys' who left for the First World War. She collected their photos and letters in an album, captioning each one with details about the individual's service."--At head of topic page.

Collection: DOCUMENTARY HERITAGEDescription: "As the wife of the local doctor, Mrs Alice Mickle knew many of the 'Birkenhead boys' who left for the First World War. She collected their photos and letters in an album,…

Description: War seal from the First World War. Features an inverted red triangle and an illustration of a man writing a cheque in the foreground. Text reads: "Red Triangle Day. Send YOUR cheque now".

Collection: DOCUMENTARY HERITAGEDescription: War seal from the First World War. Features an inverted red triangle and an illustration of a man writing a cheque in the foreground. Text reads: "Red Triangle Day. Send YOUR…

Description: Typescript letter from the Lady Liverpool Trench Comfort Fund. An appeal to the New Zealand public. Due to the arrival of Christmas, more donations are required to help maintain the delivery of food parcels to the New Zealand soldiers posted in France, Egypt, Mesopotamia and Palestine. Signed in blue ink by the president [J. Holland].

Collection: DOCUMENTARY HERITAGEDescription: Typescript letter from the Lady Liverpool Trench Comfort Fund. An appeal to the New Zealand public. Due to the arrival of Christmas, more donations are required to help…

Description: Poster produced during the First World War by the Association of French Women, French Red Cross. Image depicting two injured French soldiers receiving medical aid from members of the Red Cross. Desolate countryside setting, and a torn Red Cross flag is tied to a bare branched tree. Text in French "Aidez-nous a soigner nos blesses achetez les timbres a l'effigie de nos g�n�raux" - [Help us heal our wounded. Buy stamps with the image of our Generals].

Collection: DOCUMENTARY HERITAGEDescription: Poster produced during the First World War by the Association of French Women, French Red Cross. Image depicting two injured French soldiers receiving medical aid from members…

Description: War seal from the First World War. Features an illustration of the New Zealand Hospital Ship, the Maheno. Text reads: "Tokomaru Bay Sports. New Zealand wounded soldiers fund. War seal. 1/2d.".

Collection: DOCUMENTARY HERITAGEDescription: War seal from the First World War. Features an illustration of the New Zealand Hospital Ship, the Maheno. Text reads: "Tokomaru Bay Sports. New Zealand wounded soldiers fund.…

Description: French poster produced during the First World War. Image of a soldier, two children, and a woman. Text to the right, in French, about an art exhibition and sale, to raise funds for blinded soldiers.

Collection: DOCUMENTARY HERITAGEDescription: French poster produced during the First World War. Image of a soldier, two children, and a woman. Text to the right, in French, about an art exhibition and sale, to raise…

Description: Poster produced during the First World War. Image of a group of people mourning in a cemetery - a women, children, and a soldier wearing glasses while saluting. Tributes and messages adorn the grave. Text in French, for a charity matinee gymnastics performance to benefit widows and orphans.

Collection: DOCUMENTARY HERITAGEDescription: Poster produced during the First World War. Image of a group of people mourning in a cemetery - a women, children, and a soldier wearing glasses while saluting. Tributes and…

Description: Prose and verse miscellany for carnival in aid of patriotic funds.

Collection: DOCUMENTARY HERITAGEDescription: Prose and verse miscellany for carnival in aid of patriotic funds.

Description: 12 stamps and stickers, dating from the First World War and Second World War, glued to a single sheet. Unmarked.

Collection: DOCUMENTARY HERITAGEDescription: 12 stamps and stickers, dating from the First World War and Second World War, glued to a single sheet. Unmarked.

Description: Advertisment appealing to the New Zealand public to purchase war certificates in aid of the war effort. Verso text reads: How you can help to win the war. An appeal to everyone. Inside text: "-- Our gallant soldiers need munitions, food and clothing --" Recto: Further information regarding the personal benefits of buying war certificates.

Collection: DOCUMENTARY HERITAGEDescription: Advertisment appealing to the New Zealand public to purchase war certificates in aid of the war effort. Verso text reads: How you can help to win the war. An appeal to…

Description: French poster produced during the First World War. Image of a French soldier, facing the viewer, with his arm in a sling, gestures with his thumb to a queue of civilians at a cash desk. Above the main image is a rural landscape, the sun rising on the left.

Collection: DOCUMENTARY HERITAGEDescription: French poster produced during the First World War. Image of a French soldier, facing the viewer, with his arm in a sling, gestures with his thumb to a queue of civilians at a…

Description: Order of service for the Festival of St. John Baptist at St. Matthew's Church, Auckland. June 27th, 1920, at 3 p.m.. Service includes prayers for the "Sick and Wounded and all Prisoners and Captives" and "Remembrance of the Departed". "The Collection will be for the St. Matthew's War Memorial Fund.".

Collection: DOCUMENTARY HERITAGEDescription: Order of service for the Festival of St. John Baptist at St. Matthew's Church, Auckland. June 27th, 1920, at 3 p.m.. Service includes prayers for the "Sick and Wounded and all…

Description: War seal from the First World War. Depicts an illustration of the French flag, with the Red Cross flag in front. Text reads: "Ste Fse de secours aux blesses militaires. Pensez a nos soldats". Translates to "Relief to wounded soldiers. Think of our soldiers".

Collection: DOCUMENTARY HERITAGEDescription: War seal from the First World War. Depicts an illustration of the French flag, with the Red Cross flag in front. Text reads: "Ste Fse de secours aux blesses militaires. Pensez…

Description: Poster produced by the French Government, as part of the 4th and final French National Defence Loan campaign of the First World War. Dated October, 1918.

Collection: DOCUMENTARY HERITAGEDescription: Poster produced by the French Government, as part of the 4th and final French National Defence Loan campaign of the First World War. Dated October, 1918.

Description: Souvenir booklet produced during the First World War. Recto: "Soldiers' Hostel Souvenir. All Proceeds for Women's Mutual Aid Returned Soldiers' Hostel Fund.". Black and white photo of the hostel building, and a colour image of a soldier carrying the New Zealand flag. Inside pages: Information about and photographs of the hostel, which was located on Upper Queen Street, Auckland.

Collection: DOCUMENTARY HERITAGEDescription: Souvenir booklet produced during the First World War. Recto: "Soldiers' Hostel Souvenir. All Proceeds for Women's Mutual Aid Returned Soldiers' Hostel Fund.". Black and white…

Description: Programme for a benefit held "In aid of the Church of England Army Hut Fund and the New Zealand Old Colonists' Choral Association Music Fund." Held at the Auckland Town Hall, October 10th, 1918.

Collection: DOCUMENTARY HERITAGEDescription: Programme for a benefit held "In aid of the Church of England Army Hut Fund and the New Zealand Old Colonists' Choral Association Music Fund." Held at the Auckland Town Hall,…