Evans Family Collection: Betty Evans at the letterbox, 5 Mansford Place

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Title

Evans Family Collection: Betty Evans at the letterbox, 5 Mansford Place

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Palmerston North City Library

Collection

Manawatū Heritage

Description

A photographic series prepared by the Prime Minister’s Department in 1947 to attract British migrants. The Evans family of 5 Mansford Place, Palmerston North were selected to show the living conditions of a typical New Zealand family. Betty Evans collecting 2 ½ pints of milk and what may be ½ pint of cream, the quantity reflecting a good standard of living for a family of five. The letterbox is one of the standard types supplied to all houses in the Savage Crescent state suburb.

Format

Image

Date created

1947

Creator

New Zealand Government

URL

https://manawatuheritage.pncc.govt.nz/item/1f09e2db-0b58-4f69-8a21-a07a78fbe72a

Locations

5 Mansford Place, Palmerston North

Related subjects

1940s / black and white / evans collection / mail / savage crescent / state housing / thematic collections

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