Winifred Whiteoak Rockell (nee Slater) (b. 1930) had a varied work history and strong involvement with a number of community groups, including the New Zealand Federation of University /Women. This 'biography' contains a citation written for the awarding of a Massey University Medal in 1993, and CV notes.

Brief biographies of women who were deemed to be 'outstanding members' of the NZFUW - Manawatū Branch.

Notes on: Julia Wallace; Katherine Birnie; Margot Johnston; Barbara Mathews; Jean Bennett

The history includes the aims of the NZFUW, the foundations and establishment of the Manawatū Branch, and its growth and expansion to 1984. It also includes some short biographies of outstanding members of the local branch.

Mary Dunbar Davies (nee Bassett) (b. 1935) was a long time member of New Zealand Federation of University Women, joining in 1972. She was a secondary school teacher and had a wide involvement with various voluntary groups.

Julia Wallace (1907-1991) was Palmerston North's first woman city councillor and principal of Palmerston North Girls' High School. She was involved with many community groups, including being the foundation president of the Manawatū Branch of the Federation of University Women, for which this biography was written.

The Manawatū Branch of New Zealand Federation of University Women celebrated Suffrage Year (1993) with a series of 'Her Stories' of senior members.

Joy Bewley (b. 1916) was the first woman in New Zealand with a Geography degree and a teacher's certificate. She had a varied career, mainly related to her interest in geography. She married Norm Bewley in 1949, and they moved to Palmerston North in 1967. Joy was a long time member of NZFUW, joining in 1945.

Elizabeth Sivyer had a long time involvement with the New Zealand Federation of University Women and the International Federation of University Women. She joined the Manawatū Branch in 1956.