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A photographic series prepared by the Prime Minister’s Department in 1947 to attract British migrants. The Evans family of 5 Mansford Place, Palmerston North were selected to show the living conditions of a typical New Zealand family. Jack Evans, with sons, John and Michael, is examining a sheep at one of the Massey Agricultural College farms with the assistance of a staff member. The College was founded in 1928 and offered degrees in agricultural science and short courses on farm technology and management. By the 1940s it was noted for its major contribution to the development of New Zealand’s sheep and dairy industries and the photograph was probably included to promote careers in the farming sector.

Identification

Object type
Image
Digitisation ID
2010N_A175-67-1_004199
Title
Evans Family Collection: Massey Agricultural College farm
Relation
CA: Evans Collection: A175/67/1
Held In
Research File

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Creation

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Place
Palmerston North
Date
1947

Object rights

Credit Line
Palmerston North City Library

Taxonomy

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evans collection,
massey university,
savage crescent,
tertiary education,
thematic collections,
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