Historic Woolsheds Book Fund
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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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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.
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"Looking forward to the latest addition to the local museum and restaurant!"
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"I am very excited to see this wonderful project progressing. Our woolshed history is so rich in stories and images, it will be a beautiful book. "
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"This project wiil succeed. It is a history we need to capture and Dr O'Sullivan has done thorough research. "
13/10/2022 at 12:32pm
"your number 1 supporter"
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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.
18/01/2023 at 10:43am
18/01/2023 at 10:25am
17/01/2023 at 6:09pm
18/12/2022 at 11:48pm
03/12/2022 at 10:43am
02/12/2022 at 8:33am
01/12/2022 at 1:29pm
30/11/2022 at 5:07pm
26/11/2022 at 9:25am
24/11/2022 at 11:50am
07/11/2022 at 12:12pm
05/11/2022 at 11:35am
04/11/2022 at 4:37pm
04/11/2022 at 2:34pm
02/11/2022 at 8:50pm
31/10/2022 at 8:18pm
30/10/2022 at 9:27am
21/10/2022 at 4:02pm
16/10/2022 at 9:42pm
"Looking forward to the latest addition to the local museum and restaurant!"
13/10/2022 at 3:28pm
"I am very excited to see this wonderful project progressing. Our woolshed history is so rich in stories and images, it will be a beautiful book. "
13/10/2022 at 3:16pm
"This project wiil succeed. It is a history we need to capture and Dr O'Sullivan has done thorough research. "
13/10/2022 at 12:32pm
"your number 1 supporter"