Librarians

Date: 1848-1986

By: Bagnall, Austin Graham, 1912-1986

Reference: MS-Group-1901

Description: Comprises three boxes relating to NZ Historic Places Trust; library survey (1959) with correspondence; papers re NZLA; papers re National Library; files re Bagnall's position as librarian, National Library Centre (box 5) and including correspondence, visit to Australia, National Bibliography file, manuscript in Taranaki Museum, Judy Hornabrook; Carnegie Corporation, library group papers; and a box of papers re the NZLA (box 6). Includes manuscripts of, and research material on, William Colenso; correspondence and notes on his history of the Wairarapa and files on the National Library. Further personal papers including correspondence, reports, research notes, literary drafts and printed material related to his local historical work, professional life as a librarian, bibliographer and author. Includes extensive newspaper cuttings collated for Bagnall's research into local histories of the Eastern Bays of Wellington and the Wairarapa. Source of title - Supplied by Library Librarian, bibliographer, author and local historian. Bagnall was Chief Librarian of the Alexander Turnbull Library from 1966 to 1973. One of his most significant achievements was his 35 year involvement compiling and editing the New Zealand national bibliography. Quantity: 25 box(es). 4 folder(s). 9.50 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, ephemera, photographs and printed matter Transfers: Collection as a whole taken into the Manuscripts Section, transfers made from there. - To Book Collections - 5 boxes of book catalogues and published material - To Ephemera Collection - 2 boxes of booklets and printed material - To Photographic Archive - 38 Black & white photographs, 10 colour photographs, and negatives (PA-Group-00656).

Date: 1938

From: National Library of New Zealand: Photographs

Reference: PAColl-4449

Description: Copy of a photograph of the offical inauguration of the Country Library Service on the steps of the Parliamentary Library. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Finding Aids: A key to those in the photograph is at PAColl-0521..

Date: May 1972

By: Barton, Phillip Lionel, 1925-2010

Reference: PAColl-6636

Description: 11 photographs of the interior and exterior of the Turnbull Library including the reading room. Photographer was Phillip Barton. Arrangement: Negatives housed at 1/4-020346 to 020356 Quantity: 11 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negatives

Date: ca1987-1991

From: National Library of New Zealand: Photographs

Reference: PAColl-5801-3

Description: Launch of publication "Katherine Mansfield Manuscripts in the Alexander Turnbull Library", Alexander Turnbull's birthday celebration and farewell to Jim Traue 1990, Alexander Turnbull Library's Founder's Day celebration 1990, Turnbull Library staff reunion late 1980s, Depositing of the Korean War Veterans Roll of Honour 1991, Alexander Turnbull's 121st birthday celebrations 1989, Reception for the Holmes Miller papers 1990. Quantity: 22 b&w original photographic print(s). 2 colour original transparency/ies.

Date: 1974

By: McCracken, Joan Mary, 1954-

Reference: 1/4-056718

Description: Photograph of John Atkinson on Ward Island with the family ketch "St Michael" in the background. Photographer was Joan McCracken. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film ¼ plate negative

Date: ca1985-1995

From: National Library of New Zealand: Photographs

Reference: PAColl-5801-2

Description: Openings relating to six of the exhibitions (Fabulous and Familiar, Musical Images, Kia Kaha - Forever Strong, Empire and Desire - Gallipoli 1915, Encounter with Eden; New Zealand, 1770-1870, Max Dupain - Sydney Nostalgia ) held in the National Library between 1990 and 1995. Two views of the John Drawbridge mural before it was installed in the National Library building. It is seen in a Government store and still coloured as it was for the international exhibition at Osaka, Japan, 1970. There is a group photo of Maori carving students from Porirua community college, and two portraits of Carol O'Biso. Quantity: 31 b&w original photographic print(s). 2 colour original transparency/ies.

Date: 1981-1985

By: Scott, Peter, 1941-

Reference: PAColl-4783

Description: Shows milstones in construction of National Library Building, International Library conferences, management team of National Library Quantity: 8 b&w original photographic print(s). 5 colour original photographic print(s).

Date: 1981

By: Crewdson, Gerard M, 1954-

Reference: A-320-012

Description: Shows a profile silhouette portrait of a man with beard and spectacles. Inscriptions: Verso - top right - [Inscription and identification by donor] This portrait was made at a street fair held to raise funds to save Inverlochy House. Quantity: 1 collage. Physical Description: Collage of black paper on white card, size 210 x 173 mm. Provenance: Donated by John Sullivan in 2002.

Date: 1987-1993

By: Ralston, Bruce John, 1952-

Reference: PAColl-4902

Description: Exhibitions, 70th anniversary of Turnbull Library opening to the public, library staff, interior views of different areas of the Library Quantity: 12 colour original photographic print(s).

Date: 1984-1995

From: National Library of New Zealand: Photographs

Reference: PAColl-5801-4

Description: Quantity: 123 b&w original photographic print(s). 6 colour original photographic print(s).

Date: 1999

By: Greenwood, Barrie L, active 1954-1998

Reference: PAColl-5976

Description: Quantity: 7 colour original photographic print(s).

Date: 1938

From: National Library of New Zealand: Photographs

Reference: PAColl-0521

Description: Copy of a photograph of the inauguration of the Country Library Serivce taken on the steps of the Parliamentary Library with the Prime Minster Michael Savage, the Minister of Finance Walter Nash etc. Key to the photograph is included. Quantity: 1 b&w copy photographic print(s).

Date: ca1984-ca1995

From: National Library of New Zealand: Photographs

Reference: PAColl-5801-1

Description: Mainly records of National Library events which include gifts of books from Poland and Yugoslavia, a delegation of Librarians from China, the official opening of the National Library, the New Vacuum Freeze Dryer for Conservation, the powhiri for Dick Grace the first Maori Manager, celebration for Women's Suffrage Day, Princess Anne visiting, the presentation of the Missoula Peace Quilt, National Library Children's Days, 25th anniversary of setting up the library by act of parliament, and the initiation of the talking book service. Most of the rest of the images record the construction of the National Library building, people and occassions connected with this, the building's interiors, and services provided. Quantity: 101 b&w original photographic print(s). 76 colour original transparency/ies.

Date: 1903-1980

From: Roth, Herbert Otto, 1917-1994: Collected papers, personal papers, photographs and ephemera

Reference: 94-106-15/09

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1936-1983

By: Perry, Charles Stuart, 1908-1982

Reference: 85-012

Description: Papers on Perry's work on the Indecent Publications Tribunal, his research and draft of a history of the Tribunal and of censorship. Also extensive research notes on other subjects, such as New Zealand hoaxes, 'The New Zealand Whisky Book', Alfred Domett, and on the internment camp on Somes Island. Source of title - Supplied title Other Titles - New Zealand Whiskey Book Other Titles - Indecent Publications Tribunal, a social experiment Perry, a former Wellington City Librarian, served on the Indecent Publications Tribunal 1963-1973, wrote and edited, and was active in PEN and the NZ Libraries Association. Quantity: 75 folder(s). 2 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, mss, typescripts, printed matter Finding Aids: Preliminary list available.

Date: 1984-1995

From: National Library of New Zealand: Photographs

Reference: PAColl-5801

Description: Views of the National Library of New Zealand Building during construction, its opening ceremony on the 5th of August 1987, its interiors and services. Photographs (single portraits and at events throughout the collection) of Ministers, Trustees, Management and Staff, National Library and Fulbright Scholars, IFLA delegates, Polish and Yugoslav embassy officials, visiting Chinese Librarians, Friends of the Turnbull Library, and members of the public. Events include exhibition openings, formal handings over of archives, Friends of the Turnbull Library events, the powhiri for 1st Maori Manager, Dick Grace, the presentation of the Missoula Peace Quilt, and National Library Children's Days. Though the photographs range in date from 1984 to 1995, most date from 1989 to 1991, and the bulk date from the sesquicentenial year, 1990. Arrangement: Negatives at 35mm, 23197 - 23265; 1/2-180331-F - 1/2-180358-F; 1/4-83134-F. Negatives at 1/2-180618 and 35mm, 24045 - 24059. Comprise 60 images. Transparencies at PA12-1550 - PA12-1560. Three sets of transparencies are held at PA12-5514 to PA12-5516. Quantity: 299 b&w original photographic print(s) Many of these prints are proof sheets. 99 colour original photographic print(s) colour original photographic print(s). 93 b&w original negative(s) comprising 316 images. 4 colour original negative(s). 59 colour original transparency/ies comprising 128 images.

Date: April to August 1984

By: Griffith, Penny, 1943-

Reference: PAColl-0592

Description: Two photographs of the Free Lance Building on The Terrace with construction work next to it following the demolition of the Mayfair West building in April 1984. Four photographs of the National Library Strategic Management Planning Exercise held at Porirua Police College 31 July to 4 August 1984. Photographs were taken by Penny Griffith. Quantity: 4 colour original photographic print(s).

Date: 1932, 1948-1960

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-169

Description: Photographs for publication in NZ Free Lance, 1932, 1948-1960 Aerial views of Lancaster Park and Christchurch Boys' High school; Centennial fireworks display; Clarendon Hotel (from Oxford Terrace with Captain Scott's memorial in foreground); librarians at Christchurch Library, ca 1940s; Mill house, home of Mr Tracy Gough, 1948; home of Ken Myers, Riccarton (showing garden and swimming pool); Sign of the Takahe, 1949. Also various views of Christchurch Cathedral; street scenes - cyclists in Colombo Street; corner of Armagh Street looking down Colombo Street; Manchester Street looking south; cars parked in Cambridge Terrace; aerial view of Cashmere; Kenns Reach, Avon River (Burwood). Aerial and other views of Sumner, 1948-1959 - includes state houses under construction in Arnold Street; Nayland Street showing house on the hill owned by Mr Piet; house built at 58 Colenso Street for Mr Pascoe; views showing new breakwater, 1959. Quantity: 33 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: 25 Jan 1965

By: Murray-Oliver, Anthony Audrey St. Clair Murray, 1915-1986

Reference: MS-Papers-5119

Description: Incomplete copy of a letter to an unknown person from Tony Murray-Oliver. Letter is mainly concerned with the proposal that the Alexander Turnbull Library become part of the National Library, the reaction to this and organising a campaign against this proposal. Murray-Oliver outlines the history of the Library giving an in-depth chronology of developments and the people involved. Letter also outlines policy affecting the Library and other matters that were impacting on the decision to incorporate the Turnbull Library into the National Library. Relationship complexity - See also MS-Group-2336 (Tony Murray-Oliver papers) Quantity: 1 folder(s) (22 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (photocopy)

Date: 1995

From: Alexander Turnbull Library: Photographs

By: Alexander Turnbull Library

Reference: PAColl-7679

Description: The staff of the Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, photographed 28 April 1995 by an unknown photographer This photograph was taken on Deputy Turnbull Librarian, Sharon Dell's last day before leaving to take up the post of Director of the Wanganui Regional Museum. Quantity: 1 colour original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Colour digital photographic print