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Hancock, Kathleen Montagu, 1915-2004: Collection
- Date
- 1955-2004
- By
- Hancock, Kathleen Montagu, 1915-2004
- Reference
- ATL-Group-00359
- Description
Collection comprises photographic prints, negatives, and transparencies, including mounted slides, with some prints mounted in albums, and manuscript papers including newspaper clippings, periodical articles, and papers relating to Kathleen Hancock's research and journalism work from the period 1955 to 2004.
Photographs document visits to various islands as both a journalist and for leisure travel to American Samoa, Bali, Cook Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia, Hawaii and California, Nauru, New Caledonia, Niue, Norfolk Island, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tasmania, Tonga, and Vanuatu. Some photographs also document family gatherings and other occasions in New Zealand. As a journalist Hancock attended meetings of the South Pacific Commission and photographed delegates on these occasions.
The collection documents people, the natural and built environment, tourism infrastructure and facilities, transport and accommodation, culture and performing arts.
Colour mounted slides document destinations visited by Kathleen Hancock during the period 1968 to 1988.
The papers in the collection represent Hancock's work as both a journalist and author, including working material from the two biographical books: 'Sir Albert Henry: His Life and Times' (Auckland: Methuen, 1979), and 'Men of Mana' (Wellington: Steele Roberts, 2003).
Some photographic materials show evidence of having been salvaged from a fire, circa 1999.
Title supplied by Library
Previous titles: Photographs of journeys to island nations in the Pacific [photographic archive] and Papers relating to the South Pacific [manuscripts & archives]
Quantity: 10659 b&w original photographic print(s) [9696 loose prints and 963 in albums]. 4607 b&w original negative(s). 1985 colour original transparency/ies mounted slides. 586 colour original photographic print(s) [497 loose prints and 89 in albums]. 148 colour original negative(s). 120 folder(s) 3 linear metres. 25 electronic scan(s). 7 colour original transparency/ies. 6 album(s) containing 89 colour and 963 black and white photographic prints. 1 b&w copy negative(s).
Physical Description: Manuscripts, photograph albums, colour and black and white photographic prints, negatives, transparencies, and electronic scans.
Provenance: Kathleen Montagu Hancock was the mother of the donor Lee Pomeroy.
Transfers: To Ephemera Collection - Ephemera from conferences. - To Cartographic Collection - Map showing area served by SPC (PR-05-0346; MapColl 910fb 1980 46403). - To Serials Collection - 2 boxes of serials relating to Pacific..
Processing information: Collection previously arranged and described as two separate entities based on formats - Photographs and Manuscripts. Finding aid created in 2019 describing the collection as a whole reflects original provenance.
- Use/Reproduction
- Please ask the Library for permission to use any item from this collection. Copyright: Please check copyright.
- Access restrictions
- Partly restricted material - Negatives and transparencies are restricted to "Curator required", all other material has no access restrictions.
- Format
- 10659 b&w original photographic print(s) [9696 loose prints and 963 in albums], 4607 b&w original negative(s), 1985 colour original transparency/ies mounted slides, 586 colour original photographic print(s) [497 loose prints and 89 in albums], 148 colour original negative(s), 120 folder(s) 3 linear metres, 25 electronic scan(s), 7 colour original transparency/ies, 6 album(s) containing 89 colour and 963 black and white photographic prints, 1 b&w copy negative(s), Clippings, Manuscripts, Negatives, Notebooks, Photographs, Research notes, Serial publications, Slides, Manuscripts, photograph albums, colour and black and white photographic prints, negatives, transparencies, and electronic scans.
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Copyright
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Articles
Date: 1956-1982
From: Hancock, Kathleen Montagu, 1915-2004: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-8286-009
Description: Contains newspaper clippings and typescripts of articles, mainly by W H Percival. Bully Hayes, Albert Henry, Robert Dean Frisbie, Dr Roger Duff, Makea Nui Teremoana Ariki, Ross Walker, Rarotonga and Manihiki Atoll are among the subjects of these articles. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres.
Photographs - Holiday in Fiji May 6th - 20th 1968
Date: 6 May 1968-20 May 1968
From: Hancock, Kathleen Montagu, 1915-2004: Collection
Reference: PA1-o-1264
Description: Photographs of a holiday in Fiji. Included are views of Suva, people, tourists, markets, shops and buildings. There is a record of a "Coral See" cruise, an aquarium to contain sea slugs, views of Viti Levu from the cruise ship, and sea snakes. Views of tourist bungalows, beaches, children and a village at a place called Tubakula. There are other unidentified photographs of villages, Fijians, tourists, and a trip on a scooner. Title transcribed from item. Quantity: 1 album(s) 84 mounted black and white photographic prints. Physical Description: Album of 11 black leaves, black and white photographic prints mounted with photo corners, and manuscript captions in white ink, 20 x 26 cm.
Media clippings regarding politics in Fiji
Date: 1987
From: Hancock, Kathleen Montagu, 1915-2004: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-8286-089
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres.
Media clippings regarding politics in Fiji
Date: 1987
From: Hancock, Kathleen Montagu, 1915-2004: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-8286-086
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres.
Notes about Pukapuka Atoll
Date: [ca 1960-1974]
From: Hancock, Kathleen Montagu, 1915-2004: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-8286-114
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres.
Media clippings regarding politics in Fiji
Date: 1982
From: Hancock, Kathleen Montagu, 1915-2004: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-8286-079
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres.
Album of photographs of Fiji, French Polynesia, Hawaii, American Samoa, Tonga, Cook Isl...
Date: [ca 1976]
From: Hancock, Kathleen Montagu, 1915-2004: Collection
Reference: PA1-q-930
Description: Photographs recording a journey through the island nations of the South Pacific which include Fiji, Tahiti and other islands in the Society group and the Tuamotu Archipeligo, Hawaii, American Samoa, Tonga, the Cook Islands, and Noumea in New Caledonia. Subjects include the principal towns, the local people and some traditional buildings, occupations such as fishing, tourist excursion operators, and traders in shops and markets. Also beaches and other scenic landscapes. The last three pages of photographs are a record of delegates and events at the 16th South Pacific Conference held in Noumea. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 album(s) 22 colour and 378 black and white photographic prints. Physical Description: Photograph album with colour and black and white photographic prints mounted on magnetic pages, 30 x 35 cm.
Media clippings regarding politics in Fiji
Date: 1983-1984
From: Hancock, Kathleen Montagu, 1915-2004: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-8286-081
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres.
Media clippings
Date: 1972-1977
From: Hancock, Kathleen Montagu, 1915-2004: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-8286-117
Description: Articles by W H Percival about the Cook Islands. Includes articles from the `Cook Islands trade news' and `Pacific Islands monthly'. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres.
Media clippings regarding politics in Fiji
Date: 1987
From: Hancock, Kathleen Montagu, 1915-2004: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-8286-087
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres.