Step inside the hidden world of the Massey University Archives and discover the surprising stories that lie behind some of the institution’s most intriguing artefacts. In this Heritage Festival talk, University Archivist Louis Changuion opens the vaults to share remarkable — and occasionally mysterious — items from the collection.
From quirky objects with unexpected backstories to items that shed light on Massey’s past, this session reveals how collected treasures help us understand the people, events, and ideas that shaped both the University and our wider region. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a curious local, or someone who enjoys a good mystery, join us for an evening of storytelling, discovery, and behind the scenes insights into one of the country’s most fascinating institutional archives.
You may be interested in other talks in this Histories and Mysteries in the Collection series:
Thursday 12 March, The Ian Matheson City Archives with City Archivist, Heather Glasgow
Thursday 26 March, The Engineer Corps Memorial Centre with Director, LTCOL (Rtd) Joe Hollander
Thursday 2 April, Massey University Archives with University Archivist, Louis Changuion
Thursday 9 April, Te Manawa Museum of Arts, Science and Heritage with Archivist, Juliet Galuszka
Image: Drysdale Carpet Wool Co-operative Society, Limited (c.1970s to c1980s). Drysdale rug, [Photograph]. O-1.7, Massey University Archives
