Richardson, George Spafford (Sir), 1868-1938

Date: [Circa 1880s, and 1920s]

By: Tattersall, Alfred James, 1866-1951; Summers, John Arthur Campbell, 1916-1993

Reference: PA1-o-484

Description: Album of photographs, postcards and newspaper cuttings relating to Samoa and Tonga, circa 1920s. Many of the photographs, and some of the newspaper cuttings have limited captions, or no identification at all. At the beginning of the album there is a signed Christmas card from George Spafford Richardson, with a photograph of him and another European standing in front of a fale with a large group of Samoan men. One image of Robert Louis Stevenson ([p 2]), is signed by him, and another one shows the tomb of Stevenson and his wife Frances Matilda (Aolele). There are a number of views of Vailima, Stevenson's home, one early view showing Stevenson on the verandah with a group of women and another man standing above looking over the balustrade. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album covered with tapa cloth, tan corners and spine; 23.5 x 33 .0 cm

Date: 1922-1936

From: Rutherford, Alexander Mathieson, 1915-1998 :Photographs of Samoa

Reference: PA1-o-448

Description: Photographs of Samoa, related to the period when Donald Alexander john Rutherford was a teacher, and then Superintendent of Schools in Samoa, between 1922 and 1936. Inside the front cover is a list of names of over a hundred native Samoan teachers who trained in Western Samoa during that period. There are group portraits of members of staff in the Samoan Education Department, teachers, students, sports teams; groups of boy scouts on parade; and one of a group attending the Conference on the Education of Native Races in the Pacific held in Honolulu in 1936. Several images show local and visiting dignitaries, including the Duke of Gloucester, Sir Herbert Hart, General Richardson, and Lord Bledisloe; and the visit to Samoa of a group of New Zealand teachers. Many of the images relate directly to the farewell ceremonies held at the departure from Samoa of Donald Alexander John Rutherford and his family in 1936. They include images of his home and personal servants. Inscriptions: Album page - "Staff of Native Teachers, Western Samoa, 1922-1936" Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with cover bound in tapa cloth; 24.5 x 32.5 cm

Date: [Between 1905 and 1936]

From: Rutherford, Alexander Mathieson, 1915-1998 :Photographs of Samoa

By: Tattersall, Alfred James, 1866-1951; Crown Studios (Auckland, N.Z.)

Reference: PA1-o-445

Description: Photographs of Samoa taken between 1905 and 1936, some taken by Samoan photographer Alfred James Tattersall, many by unidentified photographers. One photograph is not related to the rest, showing two young women flautists from Highcliff School, Dunedin, winners of a Dunedin competition in 1918 (P 90) The earliest ones, taken in 1905, show the damage caused by a volcanic eruption, and show lava pouring into the sea. The rest of the images are related to Donald Alexander John Rutherford, headmaster at Ifi Ifi School (Leififi School) from 1919, becoming Superintendent of Schools from 1923 to 1936. There are many scenes which include his family, with his wife and four children (including Alexander Mathieson Rutherford). Many of the scenes show school activities, including the ceremonies surrounding the opening of the new school at Avele; the schools at Malifa, at Ifi Ifi, Poutasi, Aleipata and other districts; sports teams; school parades, including boy scouts linked with the schools; and groups of teachers, both European and Samoan. General views of Samoa include the construction of a fale, the interior of a fale; fishing; cocoa beans and their harvesting and drying; copra industry, with Solomon Island workers; and sowing cotton seed. Several images show the celebrations for George V's birthday; school breakup feasts; and the farewell flotilla of canoes when the Rutherford family left Samoa in 1936. Social activities of the Europeans in Samoa include tennis, large groups of bowlers, and garden parties at Vailima, the Governor's residence. Inscriptions: Album page - "The Rutherford Family, November 30th 1936 ... Sae-Tupe" Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with cover bound in tapa cloth, light brown cloth spine; 25 x 30 cm

Date: 1880s - 1960, 1974

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

By: Burton Brothers (Dunedin, N.Z.); Muir & Moodie (Firm); Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949; Barnicoat, John Wallis, 1814-1905

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-041

Description: Photographs of places and personalities, made for publication in the New Zealand Free Lance. Includes Maori portraits and groups on marae, including the Duke and Duchess of York meeting Maui Pomare in 1927. Includes a photograph of the crowded deck of the `Waikere' a few minutes before the boat struck land in Dusky Sound in 1910. Also photographs of knighthood being confered upon George Richardson in Samoa; an archaeological site near Rotorua; Kumara, Westland, in 1886; Empire Day celebrations 1905; the first annual apprentice exam held at the Hutt shops, Hutt Valley, in 1930; and sketches of Riccarton House, Canterbury, made by J W Barnicoat in 1844 and R Park circa 1859. Photographers include Burton Bros, Muir & Moodie and Paul Popper. Quantity: 30 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: ca1923-ca1927

From: Rutherford, Alexander Mathieson, 1915-1998 :Photographs of Samoa

Reference: PA1-o-446

Description: Photographs of Samoa taken during the 1920s by unidentified photographers. Images include scenes of Samoan ceremonies, including the presentation of Fine Mats at Mulinu'u; an investiture; Anzac Day, placing wreaths on the graves of soldiers who died in samoa; scenes of the Faipule (this image with the inscription "Faipule. Samoan Parliament"); ceremonial welcoming canoes; Sir Charles Fergusson, and General George Spafford Richardson; and scenes at various schools, including group portraits of pupils and staff, and sporting teams. Another sequence shows the damage which occurred during a hurricane in 1925, including the grounding of the ship Lady Roberts, and destruction of plantations and buildings. Two photographs have an additional historical note: On page 72: "Visit to native village. `Historical photo. This indicates the rising of the organisation of the "Mau". General Richardson visits the biggest villages. Note the poor attendance and the disturbed countenance of the Chief'. General Richardson and party listening to the orator's speech" and, on page 77 "Visit of General Richardson to the village of Lufi Lufi (Note the poor attendance. General Richardson's disappointment)". Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with cover bound in tapa cloth, dark green cloth spine; 26 x 31 cm

Date: 1923

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to Samoa]

By: London Mission Press (Malua, Samoa)

Reference: Eph-A-SAMOA-1923-01

Description: Includes programme and schedule of classes for competitions. Frontispiece is a portrait of His Excellency Major-General G S Richardson, Patron of the Show. There are advertisements for Samoan businesses, including: Merediths (Samoa) Limited; J Hellesoe (motor garage), Stowers Bros (merchants), Hoeflich's Celebrated Hop Ale, G Hannemann (general store), Mr Ah Kiau (general store), Saleufi Butchery, F Franzen (dentist), R P Berking (retailer), I Railey (general store), Union Steam Ship Co., G E L Westbrook (general store), A J Tattersall (photographer), O F Nelson & Co. (traders), Ah Soon (general merchant), I H Carruthers (general merchant), P C Fabricius (general merchant), Fale Oloa Samoa (S V Mackenzie), H M E Huch (general store), G Churchward (general merchant), John Netzler (blacksmith, coachbuilder, farrier), Chas Hellesoe (saddler), Andrew & Syddall (general merchant), John Ah Mu (motor garage), Arthur Williams (plumber, tinsmith), W F Allen (motor engineers), Ah Kuoi (tailor), W J Swann (chemist), A G Smyth & Co (retailers). Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet, 28 pages, 222 x 141 mm.

Date: 1927-1933

From: Bell family: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-5210-068

Description: Correspondence with Richardson, much of which relates to events in Samoa. Richardson was New Zealand administrator in Samoa 1923-1928, during which time the Mau independence movement grew rapidly. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts

Date: [1920s]

From: Rutherford, Alexander Mathieson, 1915-1998 :Photographs of Samoa

By: Armstrong, Charles Clark, -1946

Reference: PA1-o-447

Description: Photographs of Samoa, taken by unidentified photographers, most with no description. Identification for many of them from comparison with Rutherford albums 1 & 2 (PA1-o-445, PA1-o-446). One photograph, taken circa 1890s, taken in Dunedin by Armstrong Photographers, shows the Riddell family with Bessie and James Mathieson (grandparents of Donald Alexander John Rutherford?) Samoan scenes include damage caused by a hurricane in 1925; celebrations for Lord and Lady Bledisloe, with General Herbert Hart and his wife, and George Frederick Hufnagel-Betham. Schools shown include the London Missionary Society Boys' High School at Malua, Ifi Ifi School, Vaipouli School, the Apia Technical School, Avele School and Malifa School. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with cover bound in tapa cloth, light brown cloth spine; 25 x 30 cm

Date: [Circa 1930s]

By: Williams, Percy N, active 1930s; Tattersall, Alfred James, 1866-1951

Reference: PA1-o-535

Description: Photograph album compiled by Percy N Williams who was Chief Clerk in the Public Works Department in Western Samoa ca 1930-1935. Includes photographs of village scenes, and construction projects, some of which were taken by A J Tattersall (photographers). Scenes of road construction show rolling coral, and a bitumen heater; there are also views of dam construction; and construction of school buildings at Vaipouli. Two images show a huge log labelled "External Affairs, No. 1, Wellington, NZ" There are two views of a tombstone commemorating Anthony Kolar who died on November 29, 1929 (cabin boy on the yacht "Carnegie") Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album covered with tapa cloth; 26.5 x 30.5 cm Provenance: Donated by Mrs B J Morris, Wellington, 1980

Date: 30 Nov 1901

By: Wellington Naval Artillery Volunteers

Reference: qMS-2146

Description: Includes signatures and photographs of Wellington Naval Artillery, Dec 1901 and of Major-General Sir George Richardson Quantity: 1 volume(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Ms (32 cm; decorated black morocco) Hand-coloured capitals and borders

Date: 1920

From: [Ephemera relating to reunions of soldiers and military personnel who served in World War I. 1915-1939]

By: Coulls, Culling & Company; Huggins, Herbert Augustus, 1867-1962

Reference: Eph-A-WAR-WI-Reunions-1920-01

Description: A programme listing toasts, songs and speeches, and a list of prize winners in the shooting contest. Speakers and singers included: Lieut J T H Kerr, H A R Huggins, Hon J G Coates, Spr L Power, A Gibbs, Maj-Gen Sir E Chaytor, Reservist O Cook, F J Chisholm, Brig-Gen G S Richardson, Col J J Esson, Lieut Col A T Markman, Spr D Stark, Major F E Beamish, R J Collins, Lieut Col J G Roache, Liuet-Col E J Hulbert, Major J Prendeville, Col C W Melvill, Major V Dunne, J Brind, Major E White, Capt W M Bell, Capt E Combs, Lieut T O Lambie, Lieut R S Wheeler. Shooting prize winners were: Sgt D Catley, Sapper C J Hoffeins, Sapper C P Hill, Sgt-Major C D Cunnold, Sapper E A Buckman, Sapper C O Wallace, QMS W M Downey, Sapper Hargreaves, Sapper E J Black, Sapper L Power, Sapper H C C McCabe, Sapper F Brandeis, Lieut G B Willianmson. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress on both sides of folded card, 180 x 110 mm. Transfers: From the papers of H A Huggins, 1975..

Date: 1908-1950

From: Harrop, Angus John, 1900-1963 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1271-1

Description: Corespondents include T Attwood, Juliette Deane (Daniell), John Earles, Horace Fildes, Mrs Alice Mary Freeman, Edith Jervis (Freeman), C J Parr, George S Richardson, Ernest Rutherford, Sir Robert Stout, Hannah Sumner, Harold Temperley, Frances H Torlesse, G M Trevelyn, Mowbray Howard Tripp, J V Wilson (League of Nations) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Piece level inventory available.

Date: 1900 - 1939

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to the New Zealand Army, volunteers, soldiers of regular forces]

Reference: Eph-A-ARMY-1900/1939

Description: Contents include: Folder 1: 1900: New Zealand Army Rough Riders. Rough Riders' Grand Military Display, Auckland, Saturday Feb 24th 1900. Star Litho Works, [1900]. 1901: Nelson Moate & Company Ltd. Souvenir of visit of Imperial troops, New Zealand Feby 1901. With the compliments of Nelson, Moate & Co Ltd. Turnbull, Hickson & Palmer, printers, Wellington. The Imperial Guard of Honour Visit to Auckland. Official souvenir programme, Feb 1901. Wilson & Horton Litho Auckland 1901. 1910: Field-Marshal Viscount Kitchener. Review of cadets at Hutt Park, Wellington on Friday 25 February 1910 a t 3pm. [Ticket] Admit to grandstand. 1911?: The Skunk Brigade (suggested by the recent prosecutions of malingering Territorials). 'Star' Print, Dunedin [1911] 1917: New Zealand Division. Horse show, 29 April 1917. Schedule. 1919: City of Christchurch. Mayoral luncheon in honour of Major-General Sir Andrew H Russell, KCMG, CB. May 15th 1919. Menu. [Printed by] ChCh Press. 1923: Farewell dinner given to Brigadier-General G S Richardson by the Officers of the New Zealand Military Forces. Dustin's, Cuba Street, Wellington, Tuesday February 27th 1923. Menu 1929: Wellington Regiment 1st Battalion. Lieutenant-Colonel R L Evatt, Commanding 1st Battalion, the Wellington Regiment, invites the attendance of Major R Stout and party at the service of consecration of the new colours, donated by the Ladies of Wellington, and their presentation to the Regiment by the mayoress of Wellington, at the Basin Reserve at 3.15 pm, Sunday 3rd March, 1929. Queen Alexandra's 2nd W.W.C. Mtd Rifles. Presentation of the new Guidon to the Regiment. waverley Camp, May 19th 1929. Order of ceremony Cathedral Church of St Paul, Wellington. The laying-up of the old colours of the First Battalion, The Wellington Regt, 17 November 1929 [Order of service] Folder 2: 1937: HM Stationery Office for general staff, NZ Military Forces. Small arms training. Pamphlets: Volume 1 no. 1. Weapon training 1937 Volume 1, no. 2. Application of fire 1937 (2 copies) Volume 1, no. 3: Rifle. 1937 (reprinted 1940) Volume 1, no. 4: Light machine gun (1939; reprinted 1941) Volume 1, no. 6. Anti-aircraft 1937 (reprinted 1941) Volume 1, no 20. .303-in Lewis machine gun 1939 (reprinted 1941) Quantity: 2 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints, chromolithographs, on booklets, tickets and fliers, sizes varying Provenance: One item donated by the Army Department in 1962.

Date: [ca 1890-1960]

From: Oceania Marist Pacific : Archives

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-21-062

Description: Letters from his family, Niue Island adminsitration, Variosu Samoan officials and other correspondents. Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1925

From: Finey, George Edmond 1895-1987 :Finey's gallery of New Zealand notables. [Sydney] Smith's weekly [ca 1924]

By: Finey, George Edmond, 1895-1987; Lawlor, Patrick Anthony, 1893-1979

Reference: A-051-020

Description: Head and shoulders three-quarters frontal portrait of the Administrator of Western Samoa, Major-General Spafford. He is shown in his Major-General's cap. He had been the New Zealand representative at the British War Office in 1914, and saw active service during the War. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph (two-colour) on sheet 411 x 267 mm

Date: 1916

By: Richardson, George Spafford (Sir), 1868-1938

Reference: MS-Papers-3101

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Processing information: Part of WW100 digitisation project. Digitisation details - 5 digitised images

Date: [Between 1923 and 1928]

From: Tattersall, Alfred James, 1866-1951 :Photographs of Samoa

Reference: PAColl-3799-15

Description: A meeting at Falefa, Western Samoa. At the rear centre is Major-General Sir George Spafford Richardson, Administrator of Western Samoa from 1923 to 1928. Photograph taken by Alfred John Tattersall. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 191 x 241 mm

Date: 1924

From: Tate, Robert Ward, 1864-1933 :Photographs of Samoa

By: Tattersall, Alfred James, 1866-1951

Reference: PAColl-0085-017

Description: General George Spafford Richardson, New Zealand Resident Commissioner for Western Samoa and H J Moors standing on the steps of Vailima, the official government residence. Photographed on the 26th of September, 1924, by Alfred James Tattersall. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1923-1928

From: Tate, Robert Ward, 1864-1933 :Photographs of Samoa

Reference: PAColl-0085-020

Description: General George Spafford Richardson, New Zealand Resident Commissioner for Samoa ascending a gang plank. There is a general view of a wharf with military personel standing around the entrance to the gang plank. Photographed between 1923 and 1928 by an unknown photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1923-1928

From: Tate, Robert Ward, 1864-1933 :Photographs of Samoa

Reference: PAColl-0026-174

Description: General George Spafford Richardson, New Zealand Resident Commissioner for Western Samoa, dressed in a white uniform and hat, and holding a Samoan fly wisk. Photographed between 1923 and 1928 by an unknown photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).