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Masterton Historical Society :Photographs of early Masterton
Date: 1860-1900
By: Masterton Historical Society
Reference: PAColl-7329
Description: Photographs of Masterton including: Bannister's farm on the north bank of the Waipoua River at Akura with Charles Bannister standing on the bank; the militia of 1866, presenting arms, led by Captain Walter Perry (all names given in the caption); the Coles' house on Bridge Street (now Queen Street) and a studio portrait of what may be the Coles family; views of Queen Street; a crowd in the street for the opening of the new Post Office with the Public Institute behind it; a sale of sheep at the saleyards; a procession by friendly societies past the Prince of Wales stables; James Wrigley and his family outside his bootmaking business; James Wrigley and his wife and son John; a cart travelling over the Te Ore Ore bridge; the Anglican church; the first Post Office next to Iorn's Bannister store ca 1856; panoramic views of the town; the Waipoua River near the site of the old Kaikokirikiri Pa; Masterton school picnic at Woodroofe's farm; a painting of Worksop Farm owned by the Dixons by Charles Barraud; a band and procession on Queen Street passing Westlake's saddlery and Winzenberg's photography shop; Masterton's first band outside the Royal Hotel with E Braggins, the licencee and conductor (other names given on the reverse of the print); a ballast train coming from the ballast pit near the railway train with men standing on the carts; the Wrigley family in a field of cattle at their farm; a baby show; an 1854 land receipt for a section purchased by Iorns; a group of eighteen blacksmiths holding their implements; Liberal Party celebrations at Solway Show Grounds after the 1905 election with Seddon, Ward and others (named on the reverse of the print); William Hodgson Donald; Sergeant Price of the Masterton police; Donald Solway Donald; Mr and Mrs Charles Dixon; W W McCardle; and a tinsmith, one of the early residents. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 30 b&w copy photographic print(s). Physical Description: Photographic prints Processing information: Negatives were allocated at 1/2-003434 to 1/2-003471 and 003673 to 003674 (duplicate at 1/2-004343) although only sixteen of these were made. Replacement negatives for two images at 1/2-132742 and 151351. 1/1-000763 to 1/1-000778 may also relate to this collection.
Burt album
Date: [1873?]
From: Burt, William Beverland, 1912-1992: Photographs, chiefly relating to the Chatham Islands
By: Barker, Samuel Delabere, 1848-1901
Reference: PA1-q-041
Description: Photographs of various areas in the Chatham Islands and the people who lived there in the 1870s. Group photographs include those of the Hunt family, the Gregory family, the Langdale family, the Beamish family, and groups of unnamed Moriori. At least some of the photographs were taken by Samuel Barker who visited the Chatham Islands in 1873. Information from comparison with images in published items. Arrangement: Images are numbered sequentially throughout album At one time this album apparently belonged to the Shand family (also of the Chatham Islands) Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Grey covered album, 32 x 27.5 cm Provenance: Donated by W B Burt, Christchurch, 1972
Guest, Ernest Matthias Capewell, 1873?-1957: Photographs of the Chatham Islands
Date: [ca 1865-1940]
By: Guest, Ernest Matthias Capewell, 1873?-1957; Guest, Joseph John, 1864-1943
Reference: ATL-Group-00805
Description: Photographs of the Chatham Islands taken circa 1900-1920 by Mr Ernest Matthias Capewell Guest. Some images may be copies of photographs taken by his cousin J J Guest. Includes photographs of Mitai Tini. Title supplied by Library. Some photographic prints also reproduced in an album at Library reference PA1-o-045. Arrangement: Negatives also at; 1/2-034873 to 034879, 034889 to 034892, 037597 to 037700 (half plate); 1/4-21396 to 21464 (quarter plate). Quantity: 201 b&w original negative(s). 74 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Negatives and photographic prints Transfers: Photographic prints held in Original prints from file print collection: - PAColl-10563-074; 21, 23-28, 30-32, 37, 43-46, 48, 49, 51-54, 58-60, 66, 72-77, 79. - PAColl-10563-075; 02, 04, 13-16, 18, 19, 22, 23, 39, 54-56, 58, 61, 62, 65, 66, 69, 71,75-77, 79-83, 86, 87. - PAColl-10563-076; 02-06, 09, 12-14, 16, 18-28, 31.. Processing information: Collection description enhanced December 2022. Previous reference: PAColl-4872.
[Various artists] :Postcards of reproductions of original watercolours in the Hocken Li...
Date: 1848 - 1970 - 1867 - 1978
By: Hocken Library; John McIndoe Ltd
Reference: E-278-q-068/071
Description: Reproductions of original art work held by the Hocken Library, University of Otago, Dunedin. Printed by John McIndoe Ltd, Dunedin. See individual records for fuller description Quantity: 4 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Colour photo-lithographs, 95 x 153 mm
Album of photographs of Maori
Date: 1860s-1949
From: Mackrell, Brent fl 2012: Photographs
By: Burton Brothers (Dunedin, N.Z.); Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949; Harding, William James, 1826-1899; Johnston, Owen, active 1940-1987; New Zealand Railways. Publicity Branch
Reference: PA1-o-1038
Description: Contains photographs of a Maori group at Wanganui, Te Rangitahau of Waitahanui, inscription at Wairaka meeting house (Whakatane), Pohaturoa Rock (Whakatane), Tainui anchor stone at Mokau, Matahourua anchor stone at Dominion Museum, Tokomaru anchor stone at New Plymouth Museum, hui at Rangitukua (March 1945), Ngarimu hui at Ruatoria (1943), hui at Hiruharama (1945), Tahi hohepa at Otukou (1947), reception to Field-Marshall Montgomery at Ohinemutu (1947), Sir Apirana Ngata speaking at erection of Porourangi meeting house (Waiomatatini), scenes in Parihaka, and Sir Peter Buck at Te Araroa (March 1949). The photographers represented are W J Harding, A P Godber, Burton Brothers, Owen Johnston, and the New Zealand Railways Publicity Department. A number of images were provided by the Alexander Turnbull Library. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Graphic drawing book 23 x 31 cm
Brown, Byron Paul, 1866-1947 :Photographs
Date: [ca 1860s-1930s]
By: Brown, Byron Paul, 1866-1947; Billens Studio; Butterfield, Frederic Augustus, active 1938; Herrmann, Richard, -1892; Kinsey, William Henry Scott, 1860-1931; Morris, Guy Clayton, 1868-1918; Zachariah, Joseph, 1867-1965; Hay, Mary-Annette, 1925-2024
Reference: PAColl-9373
Description: Photographs of Byron Brown and family taken ca 1860s-1930s by a variety of photographers. Includes photographs of; his wife, Susie Brown nee Bright; his daughter Pauline Burgess nee Bright; his parents Arthur and Jane Brown; his wife's parents Mary Ann and Frederic Bright; his daughter Pauline Burgess nee Brown; and Bright and Brown properties and businesses in Otaki. Quantity: 1 b&w copy photographic print(s). 1 colour original photographic print(s). 29 b&w original photographic print(s). 4 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: Photographic prints and photocopies Provenance: Donor is grand-daughter of Byron Brown. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-1739 : Brown, Byron Paul: Papers. See also Oral History Collection..
Woodhouse, Jonas Eastwood, 1842-1897:Log book taken on board the New Great Britain
Date: 1863 (1956, 1976, 1981)
By: Woodhouse, Jonas Eastwood, 1842-1897; Woodhouse, F R (Mr), active 1956-1981
Reference: MS-Group-2357
Description: Original log book of an account of Jonas Eastwood Woodhouse of his journey from London, England to Southland, New Zealand on board the 'New Great Britain' in 1863. Also a typed transcript of the same. Woodhouse describes life on board the ship in detail, including the weather, food, entertainment, equator crossing celebrations, and deaths of other passengers. He also describes sailing past Solander and Steward [Stewart?] Islands and arriving in Southland where they were met by a pilot ship and assessed for quarantine. He gives his impressions of the bush, houses, gardens, animals, and pig hunting that he could see from the ship before they landed. Also includes a list of passengers on the ship, organised by county and country, and the words to 'Song of the New Great Britain' composed by Mr Robert Wotton - another passenger on the ship. Also includes letters addressed to Mr F R Woodhouse (a great grandson of Woodhouse and previous owner of the book) in relation to the log book (letters dated 1956, 1976, and 1981). Source of title - Supplied by Library Quantity: 1 volume(s). 2 folder(s). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, Typescripts Provenance: Previously owned by Mr F R Woodhouse, a great grandson of Jonas Eastwood Woodhouse. Donor/Lender/Vendor - Purchased from Modern First Edition Ltd, England, Jun 2014
Kinsey, Joseph James (Sir), 1852-1936 : Papers
Date: 1869-1936
By: Kinsey, Joseph James (Sir), 1852-1936
Reference: MS-Papers-0022
Description: The collection includes papers on the various Antarctic expeditions from 1903 to 1917, as well as extensive private correspondence with expedition leaders, and papers relating to Kinsey's activities as New Zealand agent for the expeditions. Also, letters to and from literary figures, both in New Zealand and overseas, and correspondence with prominent scientists, while his musical and book collection interests are evident in various scores and correspondence. As well as covering these interests, the papers give a picture of society life in Christchurch in the early years of the twentieth century. Source of title - Supplied title Other - 19 Photograph albums and other photographs from Sir Joseph Kinsey are held in the Photographic Archive Sir Joseph Kinsey, a businessman of wide interests, acted as the New Zealand agent for a number of expeditions to the Antarctic 1903-1914. Quantity: 99 folder(s). 1 volume(s). 1 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, mss, typescripts, printed matter Finding Aids: Inventory available; index of correspondents at back..
Shaw, Charles Reginald 1829-1906 : Diary
Date: 1866-1872
By: Shaw, Charles Reginald, 1829-1906
Reference: MS-Papers-3803
Description: Shaw's diary covers the period 10 Dec 1866 to 5 August 1872. The brief daily entries describe the land he surveyed (the number of acres and the owner), and his activities around his home (gardening, maintenance of the house and furniture, and paying for household purchases). He also records information relating to the health and recreation of his wife and children. Source of title - supplied title Shaw came to NZ in 1853. He was a surveyor living in Timaru. Quantity: 2 folder(s) (172 leaves). Physical Description: Holograph (photocopy)
Godfrey family : Journals and financial accounts
Date: 1867-1874, 1900-1903
By: Godfrey family
Reference: MS-Papers-1926
Description: Details of farm life at Woodbourne estate, Marlborough, including accounts 1867-1874, by Henry Godfrey and others; history of the area and social life, written 1900-1903 by Eliza Prichard, Godfrey's widow; memories of early Marlborough, the Godfrey family and the Woodbourne estate Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 3 folder(s). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss (photocopy)
Rees, William Gilbert, 1827-1898 :Original sketches / by W G Rees. - 1852-1884
Date: 1852 - 1858 - 1854 - 1863
From: Rees, William Gilbert, 1827-1898 : Papers
By: Rees, William Gilbert, 1827-1898
Reference: E-199-q
Description: Comprises: 1 ink drawing, 3 pencil and wash, 10 watercolour, 18 pencil, 20 pencil and Chinese white drawings. Subjects: Scenes on voyage from England to Australia, 1852, including Trinidade, Bass Straits, shipboard life; New South Wales sheep stations, 1852-53; voyage from England to New Zealand, 1858; New Zealand views, 1859, 63, 83, 84, including Matanaka, Buckler Burn mining camp, Lake Tekapo. Other sketches removed prior to donation Title from ink inscription on fly leaf. Titles inscribed in album Inscriptions: Some items signed W G Rees, or W G R Stewart Grace Rees inherited the album from his father, Cecil Walter Rees, after whom Cecil and Walter Peaks, Lake Wakatipu, were named. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Pencil or watercolour, 580 x 127 mm to 170 x 250 mm ; 310 x 255 mm, 1/2 green calf Finding Aids: See shelf list for individual details..
[Gully, John], 1819-1888 :[Two drawings. Durville Island; Range of hills. 1860-1880s].
Date: 1860 - 1889
From: Gully, John, 1819-1888 :Pocket sketches [from several sketchbooks. 1860-1880s].
Reference: A-430-016
Description: See child records for details. Quantity: 2 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil drawings on sheet, 127 x 207 mm.
[Walsh, Philip] 1843-1914 :[European, shipboard and New Zealand sketchbook] 1863-1876.
Date: 1863 - 1876
By: Walsh, Philip, 1843-1914
Reference: E-359
Description: Shows animals, scenes in France, islands seen from on board ship, S.S. Cyclone, copies of sculpture, and N.Z. scenes, the latter separately catalogued. Bookplate (linocut or woodblock) glued inside front cover: Ph. Walsh below a shield with a lion rampant surmounted by a crown with another lion. Quantity: 1 sketchbook(s). Physical Description: 50 pencil, 1 ink and 2 watercolour in sketchbook 130 x 180 mm, ¼ black morocco, green boards.
Whiteley, John, 1806-1869 : Journal of the Rev John Whiteley, missionary to New Zealand
Date: 1832-1869
By: Whiteley, John, 1806-1869
Reference: qMS-2212-2213
Description: The journal records Whiteley's journey to NZ; his work as a Wesleyan missionary at Hokianga, Pakanae and Kawhia; a quarrel with Rev W White; an attempt at mediation in an intertribal war; his attitude to the Maori uprising; the Waitara problem, and the Taranaki war; his discussions with G Grey, D McLean and R Parris on Maori-Pakeha relations. Journal lacks entries for 1837, Jul 1843-1860 Quantity: 2 volume(s) (217 pages). Physical Description: Typescripts (34 cm; ½ Royal blue calf; 2nd copy, ¼ green leather)
Sheat, A J : Photographs
Date: 1865-1911
By: Northwood Brothers (Firm); Tyree Brothers (Firm)
Reference: PAColl-6996
Description: A printed christmas message from the headmaster, Frederick Knapp, to the pupils of Central Girls' College, Nelson 1907; carts on Commerce Street, Kaitaia, one passing the Kaitaia Hotel ca 1890s; newspaper photograph of early Nelson settlers W H Cole and M P Hargreaves in 1924 taken by Tyree; two of bullock teams in Kaitaia; Devonport and Northcote ferry terminal in Auckland ca 1911; girls of Nelson College for Girls with L Sheat on the left of the second row with Muriel Bell next to her in 1914; Awanui looking towards the wharf ca 1914 by Northwood Bros; Marsland Hill Memorial to the men who died in the New Zealand Wars in New Plymouth designed and erected by W Parkinson & Co, Auckland; seated portrait of Thomas Thompson 1865; a group of gum diggers outside Tynan's gum store in Waihopo ca 1890s; a group of Maori adults and children on an outing by bullock team, one man holding a concertina ca 1890s; a group of twelve Austrian gum diggers some with shovels and one holding a cat ca 1890s; Elizabeth Levestam and her four sons ca 1900; three of the camp site set up by a surveying party in the Victoria Valley ca 1890; the school at Richmond with the children lined up in the yard ca 1900s; the Anglican church at Richmond 1910; Headingly, the home of Thomas Thompson with Mrs Thompson and her eldest son in front of it 1911; a carriage outside a house holding about 12 people; John Sheat ca 1880; Alfred Sheat ca 1880; and Victoria Street, Hamilton showing a number of shops and businesses and some advertising hoardings on the left 1908. Arrangement: Negatives at 1/2-007700 and 007708 Quantity: 21 b&w original photographic print(s). 2 b&w original negative(s). 1 item(s) of photographic ephemera. Physical Description: Albumen prints and silver gelatin prints
Star Boating Club (Wellington) : Records
Date: 1867-1972
By: Star Boating Club (Wellington, N.Z.)
Reference: MS-Group-0287
Description: Includes correspondence, minutes of general meetings, annual reports, registers of members, account books, receipts, registers of boats, and of plant and furniture, and one letter book. Includes programmes of events and rowing regatta Source of title - Supplied title Relationship complexity - See also MS-Group-0644 Quantity: 53 folder(s). 25 volume(s). 1 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescript and printed matter Finding Aids: Paper inventory which was previously available for sequence MS-Papers-0596 in reading room was removed on 14 December 2014 as it contained no extra information. A copy is available in the staff backfile.. Transfers: To Photographic Archive - 7 photos of Rongotai College Rowing Eight (1972). Processing information: Not all child records from MS-Papers-0596 described
Spratt, Henry Thomas, b 1827 :[Sketchbook. 1860s?]
Date: 1860 - 1870
By: Spratt, Henry Thomas, 1827-1908; Smith, Barry, active 1990s
Reference: E-572
Description: Includes sketches of scenes in Taranaki, Auckland, Tauranga, Rotorua, and Wairoa. Artist attributed by inscription inside front cover. Artist assumed to be Dr Henry Thomas Spratt, rather than his son Henry Howell Spratt. See Cyclopedia of New Zealand, Volume 1, Wellington, page 884. Boxed with two sketchbooks by Jock McEwen. There is no connection with this sketchbook and the Jock McEwen sketchbooks Inscriptions: Album page - [Inside front cover]: Dr Spratt / Greytown W. Quantity: 1 sketchbook(s). Physical Description: Sketchbook of 10 leaves, interleaved with tissue, size 184 x 246 mm. Provenance: Donated by Barry Smith in 1999. Donor is descendant of William Mein Smith.
Haast, Johann Franz Julius von, 1822-1887: [Panorama] Russels Creek above Coalmeasure, ...
Date: 1861
From: Haast family: Collection
Reference: C-097-146
Description: Righthand section of a panoramic view of mountains with Kowai River in foreground, looking from south to north (right). Peaks are numbered 121 to 135. Include Benmore Lefthand section is C-097-146-1 Other Titles - Russells Creek Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour and ink, 130 x 660 mm
Gold, Charles Emilius 1809-1871 :Sketches by General Gold, 1846 to 1860
Date: 1846 - 1860
By: Gold, Charles Emilius, 1809-1871; Moresby, Caroline, 1845?-
Reference: A-288-001/039
Description: Views of Pipitea Pa, Porirua, Wellington Harbour, Hutt Valley, Rangitoto Island, Auckland Harbour, New Plymouth, Vanuatu, 2 of Europe All watercolours removed from album pages and stored separately. Album retained in the additional box at A-288. Inscriptions: Album cover, inside front cover. Artist's name and his inscription to his third daughter, Caroline, a grand-daughter's poem, other inscriptions. Quantity: 1 sketchbook(s) 37 watercolours, 1 pencil sketch, MS notes on inside front cover. Physical Description: Watercolours, sizes vary Provenance: Given by the artist to his third daughter, Caroline (later Moresby), then by family descent, to London dealer (1991) to Auckland dealer (1991)
Collins :Photographs of early settlement in Wellington region
Date: 1860s to 1880s
Reference: PAColl-3766
Description: Early farms and settlements, portraits of individual homes and settlers, groups of maori, landscapes, timber industry and land clearance, view of Te Aro flat Arrangement: 1/2-83904-F to 1/2-83930-F Quantity: 28 b&w copy photographic print(s) in one envelope.