OHS, Ngaio Chess Club records

Descriptive Data

Archives IdentifierOS028Date Range1914-1940DescriptionThe Ngaio Club, originally known as the Ngaio Chess Circle, was founded in 1923 with the goal of encouraging the playing of chess. The club was formed to promote a competitive suburban team especially to challenge already well-established city clubs like Wellington Chess Club. The club also organised matches and tournaments.

This is collection of annual reports, minutes, newspaper clippings and correspondence. All these records offer a comprehensive summary of the club’s foundation and activities from 1914-1940. The annual reports from 1914 to 1916 highlight the club's steady progress and growth. This collection is particularly unique as it documents the history of a suburban chess club and its significant role in organising tournaments. It also contains certificates showcasing the club's participation in championship tournaments across different categories.

Scope and contents:
The collection consists of a photograph, five certificates of championship (1923-1930) won by the club, four folders including loose papers relating to tournaments, club operations, and patron correspondences, and four notebooks .

Minute and annual report (two books and one folder): 1914-1940
Correspondence (three books and two folders): 1918-1940
Newspaper clipping (one folder): 1918-1934
Certificate (one folder): 1923-1930
Photograph (A3 enclosure): unknownMediumLoose papersSystem of ArrangementThere was no information available regarding how these records were originally managed by the club when they were received at Archives. The records, which included unbounded items such as newspaper clippings, correspondence, and annual reports were organised into archival folders by the Onslow Historical Society.

These records have been arranged into distinct categories based on their content, which include minutes, correspondence, certificate, newspaper clipping and photograph. Within each category, the items are further sorted in chronological order for ease of access. Collection TypeOnslow Historical Society

Correspondence

Minutes of proceedings and subscription book

Ngaio Chess Club, annual report

Ngaio Chess Club, correspondence

Ngaio Chess Club, certificate

Ngaio Chess Club, newspaper clippings

Document

Ngaio Chess Club, minute book

Ngaio Chess Club, correspondence book

Image

Photograph of eleven men around chessboard

Access Information

Restriction StatusOpen

Related Agencies

Controlling or Creating AgencyOnslow Historical SocietyRelationship Date Range1974-present

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