Historic Woolsheds Book Fund

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Historic Woolsheds Book Fund

Project 2022-09-27 15:32:45 +1300

Woolsheds are a familiar sight on the New Zealand landscape, but the original working sheds are disappearing fast. Due to recent changes in sheep farming and land use, early woolsheds and their histories are being lost. 

We invite you to help us publish a book that will explore and document the history of New Zealand woolsheds and the contributions station and farm workers have made to the success of the wool trade, and the economy, in New Zealand. 

This large-format book of exceptional photographs by Jane Ussher, one of New Zealand's best known photographers, takes a close look inside our historic woolsheds and farm buildings, and brings their stories to life. The book is written by leading academic Dr. Annette O'Sullivan of Massey University School of Design.

Our goal is to not only document the surviving early buildings, but also the tools, equipment, wool bale stencils, and early brands found in them. The book will record the impact the 180-year-old wool industry has had on New Zealand and celebrate its place in our farming and economic history.

The book will go on sale late 2025, priced at around $85.

Photos courtesy of Jane Ussher, Longbeach Station, Canterbury.

Check out our podcast for a conversation with the author Dr. O'Sullivan: https://fed-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/woolsheds-P_1GN_GG

 
 

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Updates 2

Thank You

02/02/2023 at 11:47 AM

As the researcher and writer for the book on historic New Zealand woolsheds I want to say a huge thank you to you for supporting this project.

 

We were absolutely delighted when the PledgeMe campaign reached our target. This will pay for photography and production costs and will mean the project can now go ahead. It has been particularly heartening to read your words of encouragement.

 

Behind the campaign has been a dedicated team who have never failed to believe in the importance of this work. I wish to thank Sue Elliot from Massey University, and Leigh Catley, Celia Lemhouse and Rebecca Flannery from Federated Farmers.

 

We will do our very best to honor your generosity by producing a beautiful historical record of New Zealand’s magnificent woolsheds. Thank you for your part in making this happen.

  

Warm regards

Annette O’Sullivan

 

Woolsheds Book Fund - One Day to Go!

30/01/2023 at 5:25 PM

Fantastic to be this close to our goal!  Thanks to everyone who has supported us to get this important book underway.

PLEASE forward this on to anyone else you think should be involved - remember your support of this book will be recognised in the finished book. 

Show you support for the history of wool - and it's future.

Thank you.

    Pledgers 52

    Anonymous pledger
    31/01/2023 at 8:10pm
    Megan Grant
    31/01/2023 at 7:28pm
    Tina Zeng
    31/01/2023 at 7:13pm

    "Such a unique subject, rife with thoughtful insights into art and the preservation of historical legacies. Looking forward to this book!"

    Anonymous pledger
    31/01/2023 at 5:44pm
    Chris Gardiner
    31/01/2023 at 9:18am
    S&N Francis
    31/01/2023 at 8:28am
    Anonymous pledger
    30/01/2023 at 9:40pm
    Shirley O'Sullivan
    30/01/2023 at 6:56pm

    "Very pleased to be given the opportunity to support this important project capturing the historic woolsheds and stencils used in the early sheep farming of NZ, an integral part of the early developing economy . An enormous amount of research and expertise had gone into making this happen. S and G- Perth, Australia"

    Shirley O'Sullivan
    30/01/2023 at 4:10pm

    "Very happy to support such an important historical account of the woolsheds, and stencils used, in the early days of the farming economy of NZ. This represents and an enormous amount of detailed research and expertise by the writer."

    John O'Sullivan
    30/01/2023 at 11:47am
    Richard Smith & Kozett Guise
    28/01/2023 at 5:47pm
    Anonymous pledger
    27/01/2023 at 4:26pm
    Richard O'Hagan
    27/01/2023 at 3:55pm
    Phillip Neal
    27/01/2023 at 3:04pm
    Margaret Wheatstone
    27/01/2023 at 1:47pm

    "Acknowledgement to "Waiteko Station" thanks Please include Ica Woolshed (12 stand shed built in 1800s) Ica Road RD 12 Masterton Good luck!"

    PK Jarman
    27/01/2023 at 1:43pm
    Federated Farmers of New Zealand
    27/01/2023 at 10:39am
    Robyn Booker
    27/01/2023 at 10:02am

    "So proud to support this work knowing it will be nothing but exceptional."

    Winnie Ong
    26/01/2023 at 6:11pm

    "What a great idea! Two topics that interests me...Wool History + Architecture, all in 1 book! Another great book for my collection and to show off. Good luck! "

    Annie Bates
    24/01/2023 at 1:49pm

    "How many years of blood, sweat and tears, in NZ wool-sheds? Farming....back-bone of NZ's economy."

    Anonymous pledger
    23/01/2023 at 3:09pm
    M S Leask
    23/01/2023 at 2:56pm

    ""Pomona " M S & I M Leask Ophir Central Otago"

    Julie Tanneau
    23/01/2023 at 2:11pm
    Anonymous pledger
    21/01/2023 at 8:18am
    Neil & Andrew Managh
    20/01/2023 at 1:57pm

    "Neil & Andrew Managh Ratanui Development Co Ltd Feilding"

    Helen Francis
    20/01/2023 at 1:43pm

    "Helen and Colin Francis"

    Kate Scott
    20/01/2023 at 1:10pm

    "Our woolshed not especially historic but has great views!"

    Anonymous pledger
    20/01/2023 at 11:53am
    Glenys Ellison
    18/01/2023 at 4:18pm

    "Congratulations on this special project. Glenys & Roger Ellison."

    Anonymous pledger
    18/01/2023 at 12:15pm

    "I will pay by direct credit to your account number"

    Followers

    Followers of Historic Woolsheds Book Fund

    Historic Woolsheds Book Fund

    Project 2022-09-27 15:32:45 +1300

    Woolsheds are a familiar sight on the New Zealand landscape, but the original working sheds are disappearing fast. Due to recent changes in sheep farming and land use, early woolsheds and their histories are being lost. 

    We invite you to help us publish a book that will explore and document the history of New Zealand woolsheds and the contributions station and farm workers have made to the success of the wool trade, and the economy, in New Zealand. 

    This large-format book of exceptional photographs by Jane Ussher, one of New Zealand's best known photographers, takes a close look inside our historic woolsheds and farm buildings, and brings their stories to life. The book is written by leading academic Dr. Annette O'Sullivan of Massey University School of Design.

    Our goal is to not only document the surviving early buildings, but also the tools, equipment, wool bale stencils, and early brands found in them. The book will record the impact the 180-year-old wool industry has had on New Zealand and celebrate its place in our farming and economic history.

    The book will go on sale late 2025, priced at around $85.

    Photos courtesy of Jane Ussher, Longbeach Station, Canterbury.

    Check out our podcast for a conversation with the author Dr. O'Sullivan: https://fed-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/woolsheds-P_1GN_GG

     
     

    Comments

    Thank You

    02/02/2023 at 11:47 AM

    As the researcher and writer for the book on historic New Zealand woolsheds I want to say a huge thank you to you for supporting this project.

     

    We were absolutely delighted when the PledgeMe campaign reached our target. This will pay for photography and production costs and will mean the project can now go ahead. It has been particularly heartening to read your words of encouragement.

     

    Behind the campaign has been a dedicated team who have never failed to believe in the importance of this work. I wish to thank Sue Elliot from Massey University, and Leigh Catley, Celia Lemhouse and Rebecca Flannery from Federated Farmers.

     

    We will do our very best to honor your generosity by producing a beautiful historical record of New Zealand’s magnificent woolsheds. Thank you for your part in making this happen.

      

    Warm regards

    Annette O’Sullivan

     

    Woolsheds Book Fund - One Day to Go!

    30/01/2023 at 5:25 PM

    Fantastic to be this close to our goal!  Thanks to everyone who has supported us to get this important book underway.

    PLEASE forward this on to anyone else you think should be involved - remember your support of this book will be recognised in the finished book. 

    Show you support for the history of wool - and it's future.

    Thank you.

      Anonymous pledger
      31/01/2023 at 8:10pm
      Megan Grant
      31/01/2023 at 7:28pm
      Tina Zeng
      31/01/2023 at 7:13pm

      "Such a unique subject, rife with thoughtful insights into art and the preservation of historical legacies. Looking forward to this book!"

      Anonymous pledger
      31/01/2023 at 5:44pm
      Chris Gardiner
      31/01/2023 at 9:18am
      S&N Francis
      31/01/2023 at 8:28am
      Anonymous pledger
      30/01/2023 at 9:40pm
      Shirley O'Sullivan
      30/01/2023 at 6:56pm

      "Very pleased to be given the opportunity to support this important project capturing the historic woolsheds and stencils used in the early sheep farming of NZ, an integral part of the early developing economy . An enormous amount of research and expertise had gone into making this happen. S and G- Perth, Australia"

      Shirley O'Sullivan
      30/01/2023 at 4:10pm

      "Very happy to support such an important historical account of the woolsheds, and stencils used, in the early days of the farming economy of NZ. This represents and an enormous amount of detailed research and expertise by the writer."

      John O'Sullivan
      30/01/2023 at 11:47am
      Richard Smith & Kozett Guise
      28/01/2023 at 5:47pm
      Anonymous pledger
      27/01/2023 at 4:26pm
      Richard O'Hagan
      27/01/2023 at 3:55pm
      Phillip Neal
      27/01/2023 at 3:04pm
      Margaret Wheatstone
      27/01/2023 at 1:47pm

      "Acknowledgement to "Waiteko Station" thanks Please include Ica Woolshed (12 stand shed built in 1800s) Ica Road RD 12 Masterton Good luck!"

      PK Jarman
      27/01/2023 at 1:43pm
      Federated Farmers of New Zealand
      27/01/2023 at 10:39am
      Robyn Booker
      27/01/2023 at 10:02am

      "So proud to support this work knowing it will be nothing but exceptional."

      Winnie Ong
      26/01/2023 at 6:11pm

      "What a great idea! Two topics that interests me...Wool History + Architecture, all in 1 book! Another great book for my collection and to show off. Good luck! "

      Annie Bates
      24/01/2023 at 1:49pm

      "How many years of blood, sweat and tears, in NZ wool-sheds? Farming....back-bone of NZ's economy."

      Anonymous pledger
      23/01/2023 at 3:09pm
      M S Leask
      23/01/2023 at 2:56pm

      ""Pomona " M S & I M Leask Ophir Central Otago"

      Julie Tanneau
      23/01/2023 at 2:11pm
      Anonymous pledger
      21/01/2023 at 8:18am
      Neil & Andrew Managh
      20/01/2023 at 1:57pm

      "Neil & Andrew Managh Ratanui Development Co Ltd Feilding"

      Helen Francis
      20/01/2023 at 1:43pm

      "Helen and Colin Francis"

      Kate Scott
      20/01/2023 at 1:10pm

      "Our woolshed not especially historic but has great views!"

      Anonymous pledger
      20/01/2023 at 11:53am
      Glenys Ellison
      18/01/2023 at 4:18pm

      "Congratulations on this special project. Glenys & Roger Ellison."

      Anonymous pledger
      18/01/2023 at 12:15pm

      "I will pay by direct credit to your account number"

      Followers of Historic Woolsheds Book Fund

      This campaign was successful and got its funding on 31/01/2023 at 9:00 PM.