Charity, philanthropy, humanitarianism and knitting. Really?

Elliott, Susan

Elliott, Susan

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2015-03

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Elliott, S. J. (2015, March). Charity, philanthropy, humanitarianism and knitting. Really?. Presentation conducted at the Papatoetoe Historical Society Inc., Papatoetoe, Auckland.

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Abstract

The first record of humanitarian knitting in NZ relates to the Onehunga Ladies Benevolent Society which was formed in 1857 to feed and clothe women and children who were evacuated to Onehunga from Waiau Pa across the Manukau Harbour during the land wars in the northern Waikato. (Nicholson, 1998). This set a pattern which endures. The organisation still exists and is the oldest women’s organisation in Australasia.

Keywords:

World War, 1914-1918, patriotic knitting, humanitarianism, Onehunga Ladies Benevolent Society (1857-), women, New Zealand, knitting

ANZSRC Field of Research:

210311 New Zealand History, 160702 Counselling, Welfare and Community Services

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