| Title | Oral history interview with Helena Ataya, 2003. [Video] |
| Creator | |
| Date created | 14 June 2003 |
| Description Summary | Helena details her Lebanese heritage. Video of oral history interview conducted by C. Oemcke with family members of H. Ataya. Includes side conversations not recorded during OH inverview by request of H. Ataya. |
| Subjects | |
| Other Notes | Helena Jameli Assid Corban, born February 1911, is the youngest daughter of Henderson's pioneer winemaker Assid Abraham Corban and Najibie Tanius Corban (nee Ataya). In 1941, Helena married George Elias Ataya and had five children. She played an active role in the family business. |
| Keywords | Dorothy Shram; Don Buck; Steve Ozich; Zealandia Corban; Iris Brooks; Dulcie Brooks; Mrs Cranwell; Henry Swan;Fort Street, Auckland; Sturges Road; Tui Glen; Redwood Park; Children; Community life; Housekeeping; Migration; Pedlars and Peddling; Hawkers and Hawking; |
| Time span | 1911 - 2000 |
| Language | English |
| Ethnicity | Lebanese |
| Copyright Holder | Auckland Libraries |
| Access Rights | Contact the West Auckland Research Centre, Waitakere Central Library in Henderson, to listen to recording or view abstract. Not available for loan. |
| Original medium | Video; analogue, videocassette |
| Supporting materials | Speech notes: 1) The Following History as recorded by Mrs Helena Ataya at age 78, 1989; 2)The Following History as related by Mrs Annisie J Pjillips[sic] at age 82 1989; 3) The following corrections relate to the book 'Henderson's Mill; 4) Notes for Video interview, June 2001 for Lebanese Society of Auckland Inc Archives; 5) Talk given by Helena Ataya, Friday 7 March 2003 at the Holy Cross Catholic Church, Lavelle Avenue, Henderson, Auckland, New Zealand; 6) Talk given by Helena Ataya, Friday 9 May 2003 at the Probus Club, Henderson; 7) Corban Mausoleum, written by Helena Jameli Ataya (2003); Additional Recollections of Helena Ataya (2003); Floor plan of Corban Estate showing original layout (annotated to indicate who slept in each bedroom) and the floor plan for the 2002 alterations. Release agreement; Interview questions for Helena Ataya; Receipt of gift x 2; |
| Contributor | |
| Oral History ID | WOH-1002-001 |
