The discussion covers the early days of the University at Auckland (1909); the size of the university and the limited number of schools the students came from; the professors; radicalism the development of pacifism and conscientious objection. Speaker is: Reverend O E Burton, a Methodist churchman, pacifist and anti-war campaigner.

A discussion recorded by Professor Chapman, Department of Politics, University of Auckland.

Primary Title
  • Discussion: Reverend O E Burton, Early Days of Auckland University and Conscientious Objectors
Date Broadcast
  • Friday 28 June 1968
Duration
  • 28:59
Episode
  • 2
Channel
  • Chapman Archive
Broadcaster
  • The University of Auckland Library
Owning Organisation
  • The University of Auckland Library
Programme Description
  • A discussion recorded by Professor Chapman, Department of Politics, University of Auckland.
Episode Description
  • The discussion covers the early days of the University at Auckland (1909); the size of the university and the limited number of schools the students came from; the professors; radicalism the development of pacifism and conscientious objection. Speaker is: Reverend O E Burton, a Methodist churchman, pacifist and anti-war campaigner.
Classification
  • Unknown
Owning Collection
  • Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
  • Radio
Languages
  • English
Captions
Live Broadcast
  • No
Rights Statement
  • Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Notes
  • Biography at: http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/biographies/5b53/burton-ormond-edward
Genres
  • History
  • Politics
Hosts
  • Professor Robert Chapman (Host)
Contributors
  • Reverend O E Burton (Speaker)
  • Professor Robert Chapman (Speaker)
  • Associate Professor C K Stead (Speaker)
  • Dr M E R Bassett (Speaker)
  • Barry Gustafson (Speaker)