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The society which is based in Wellington, New Zealand is associated with The National Library of New Zealand <\/a>. It was formed in 1983 to support the work of the Dorothy Neal White Collection<\/a>.
In 2005 it was extended to support the National Children\u2019s<\/a> and Susan Price Collections<\/a>.
How to view the collections<\/a> supported by Friends of DNW
Through its lectures, meetings, research grant 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<\/a>.
Address: Friends of the Dorothy Neal White Collection
P. 0. Box 1467
Thorndon
WELLINGTON 6140
friendsdnw<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You are invited to….<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

History, goodness and prejudice in Maurice Gee’s \u2018The Fire-Raiser\u2019 ..more..<\/a>
Wednesday 29 April 2026, 6pm to 7pm\"\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Joy Cowley documentary<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research Grant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A research grant<\/a> <\/a>is offered annually to applicants who intend to undertake research that will make use of the Dorothy Neal White Collection and \/ or the National Children’s Collection, and fits other applicant criteria listed on the website<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Connecting to Collections<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The recording of Mary Skarott’s presentation June 2023 as part of the library\u2019s Connecting to Collections series is now available through the National Library website. https:\/\/natlib.govt.nz\/events\/collage-illustrations-in-childrens-literature-june-20-2023<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CONTACTS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Your comments or questions about the Society, the Collection, and this website are welcome
Enquiries about membership of the Friends may be directed to the Secretary, Friends of the Dorothy Neal White Collection
P0 Box 1467, Thorndon, Wellington 6140.
friendsdnw@gmail.com
Membership form<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For research enquiries relating to the collection use the webform
http:\/\/www.natlib.govt.nz\/services\/ask-a-librarian<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Telephone: 64-4-4704488.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CHARITABLE STATUS:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

New Zealand law allows non-profit organisations to apply for charitable status. This gives advantages over exemptions from some tax returns and allows members to claim tax exempt status for donations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our registration number is CC51738

See us on the Charities Register<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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