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1869: The Year that Was
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Special Collections, University of Otago
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September 2019
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Curated by Romilly Smith and Dr Donald Kerr, University of Otago Special Collections, Hocken Library
Abstract
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On 3 June <strong>1869</strong>, the University of Otago Ordinance <strong>1869</strong> became law. This meant that the newly established University became a corporate body with power to grant degrees. This was a significant first for New Zealand. Two years later, with a building secured, and three professors appointed, classes began. The first class was on 10 July 1871, with 81 students enrolled. The University of Otago’s rich history continues today. Its establishment and legacy form part of this exhibition <em><strong>1869</strong>: The Year That Was</em>.<br /><br />Of course, other events occurred in<strong> 1869</strong>, forming a then unwritten but much wider history. While the University Council were debating the administrational matters necessary to make the newly formed educational institution work, events were occurring on a local and international level. Each had their own particular impact. Some of the events of <strong>1869</strong> that feature in the exhibition include the formation of the Otago Institute; the first Fine Arts Exhibition in New Zealand; the first ‘Royal’ visit to New Zealand; the introduction of the New Zealand Cross; the births of Rasputin, Emma Goldman, and Gandhi; the opening of the Suez Canal; and the formation of Dmitry Ivanovich Mendeleev’s periodic table. Tolstoy’s <em>War and Peace</em> was published in 1869, as was Louisa May Alcott’s <em>Little Women</em>.<br /> Please enjoy <em><strong>1869</strong>, The Year That Was.</em>
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Hebrew notebook
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James Blackie
Date
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November 1876
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Hocken Library: Blackie Family Papers, MS-4465/002
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Manuscripts
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Unpublished
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James Blackie (1848-1897) was an early student of the University of Otago. After graduation, he served as Presbyterian minister in Cromwell and Lumsden until his early death at 49. Through the generous donation by Judith Robinson, the Hocken Library has a large archive of the Blackie family. The archive includes a number of notebooks that James created during his time at the University. They are unique items, reflecting the diligence of this adult student who at 28 tackled Hebrew.
University of Otago
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
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1869: The Year that Was
Creator
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Special Collections, University of Otago
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
September 2019
Contributor
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Curated by Romilly Smith and Dr Donald Kerr, University of Otago Special Collections, Hocken Library
Abstract
A summary of the resource.
On 3 June <strong>1869</strong>, the University of Otago Ordinance <strong>1869</strong> became law. This meant that the newly established University became a corporate body with power to grant degrees. This was a significant first for New Zealand. Two years later, with a building secured, and three professors appointed, classes began. The first class was on 10 July 1871, with 81 students enrolled. The University of Otago’s rich history continues today. Its establishment and legacy form part of this exhibition <em><strong>1869</strong>: The Year That Was</em>.<br /><br />Of course, other events occurred in<strong> 1869</strong>, forming a then unwritten but much wider history. While the University Council were debating the administrational matters necessary to make the newly formed educational institution work, events were occurring on a local and international level. Each had their own particular impact. Some of the events of <strong>1869</strong> that feature in the exhibition include the formation of the Otago Institute; the first Fine Arts Exhibition in New Zealand; the first ‘Royal’ visit to New Zealand; the introduction of the New Zealand Cross; the births of Rasputin, Emma Goldman, and Gandhi; the opening of the Suez Canal; and the formation of Dmitry Ivanovich Mendeleev’s periodic table. Tolstoy’s <em>War and Peace</em> was published in 1869, as was Louisa May Alcott’s <em>Little Women</em>.<br /> Please enjoy <em><strong>1869</strong>, The Year That Was.</em>
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Zoology notebook
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James Blackie
Date
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May 1879
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Hocken Library: Blackie Family Papers, MS-4465/006
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Manuscripts
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Unpublished
Abstract
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James Blackie began studying Zoology at the age of 31. Here is his notebook on the subject.
University of Otago