Anglican Diocese of Dunedin

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Last updated: January 10, 2025

What records does the Hocken Library hold for the Diocese of Dunedin?

Most records for the Diocese of Dunedin are held in the Hocken Library, in the University of Otago.

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Learn how to request records from the Hocken Library.

The Hocken Library may hold records about the following places: 

St Mary’s records at the Hocken Library are about the place itself, and do not include personal information about individuals.

Records for the Memorial Home include:

  • a register of entry for 1919-1934.
  • minutes of the Anglican Orphanage Committee (also known as the Child Care Committee), which include references to specific children. 

The Hocken Library holds some financial records from this Children’s Home, but no personal records about the children.  

Some records are held by the Alexander Turnbull Library

The Alexander Turnbull Library is part of the National Library and may hold some records about:

  • St Mary's Home (also known as Sunnyside)
  • St Mary's Children's Home in Lancaster Street
  • Duncan Cottage, also known as St Mary’s Home  
  • All Saints’ Children’s Home
  • Anglican Boys’ Home
  • St Barnabas Home

Learn how to request records from the Alexander Turnbull Library