University of Canterbury Heritage Collection
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Location
University of Canterbury
Ilam Road
Christchurch 8140
The University of Canterbury is the guardian of a wide range of heritage artefacts which relate to the history of the university, its staff and students, and the communities we support. The collection, which is dispersed throughout many departments and service units at UC, includes artefacts that have links to the original Canterbury College site, now Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre.
A survey, conducted between 2020-2022 and supported by two Lotteries Environment and Heritage grants, gathered information on extant heritage artefacts that might help to build the narrative of the University’s early history. The artefacts and stories collected were used in the exhibition 'Whiria te tangata' as part of the University’s 150th celebrations in 2023.
The resulting collection includes teaching tools, furniture, scientific instruments, regalia, or general memorabilia that have come from the Canterbury College and Ilam sites or were used by College / University staff and students between 1873 and 1999. Objects and stories uncovered by the survey demonstrate the rich history of research and teaching at UC.
Ngā momo kohinga
Collection Strengths
Art
Archives and manuscripts
Books and journals
Decorative arts and design
Photography
Social history
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Contact
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Postal address
University of Canterbury Private Bag 4800 Christchurch 8140
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Email address
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Staff details
Terri Elder, Curator, Teece Museum and James Logie Memorial Collection
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On the map
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Explore collection
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TAONGA | ITEM
Acoustic Coupler Modem and Dial-up Phone
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TAONGA | ITEM
IBM 360 Computer console
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TAONGA | ITEM
Theodolite
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TAONGA | ITEM
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