Volcanoes - New Zealand - Waikato Region

Date: 1914

From: Girdlestone, Hubert Earle, 1879-1918 : Albums relating to surveying, tramping and climbing

Reference: PA1-q-914

Description: Opens with a group of men on a tramp into the valley of the Orongorongo River in the southern Rimutaka Ranges. Included are views of the river and surrounding mountains, in particular Mount Matthews which they climbed posing for a photograph at the Mt Matthews trig station. There are views in the native forest and one looking over the Wainuiomata Valley. One image shows a group of men standing on the Fernside Railway Station labled as the "Mt Hector Party". This probably relates to a group of photographs later in the album recording a tramp in the Taraua Ranges. A group of five photographs records a trip to the Dawson Falls on Mount Egmont. There are views of the road leading to the falls through native forest, the group sitting on a huge rock below the falls, and the falls themselves. The other images in this group show the party on the Mountain, and loaded onto a cart at Eltham. Two pages of views of Days Bay, Lower Hutt, showing individual houses, Croyden School, and coastal scenes. A surveying trip to Kapiti Island. Views of the western cliff face of the island, the caretaker's house and surroundings, a tame deer, nautilus shells, and H E Girdlestone standing beside an 8 inch micrometer on a tripod. Views of the Volcanic Plateau showing Mounts Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe, and Tongariro and the surrounding plains. The departure of the Main Expeditionary Force from Wellington during the First World War. The focus of these images is on the transports moored at the wharves, and the two escorting warships, the Japanese "Ibuki" and the British H M S "Minotaur", in the harbour. A group of women playing golf on the Waiwhetu golf links Family and friends at Eastbourne. Trip to the West Coast and the glaciers. Views of the main road south of Ross passing through heavy native forest, the Franz Josef Glacier and people climbing its ice fields, Mount Tasman, the Toaroha Rapids, and the Fox Glacier. There are also views of the Pelorus River and Bridge, the Buller Gorge, the Buller River, and the bridge on the road between Lyell and Inangahua. A general view of Greymouth where the party stayed with friends whoes two children were photographed driving peddle cars. A southern crossing of the Tararua Ranges. The route was by way of Mount Reeves, then down into the Tauherenikau River valley, along the river, then up to Mount Alpha and along the ridges to Hector and out again along the Waiotauru River to Otaki Forks. There are two photographs of members of the tramping party, as well as general views of the ranges, the rivers, a mountain tarn, and the Waihoanga Bridge. A visit to the Army training camp at Trentham. Photographs of individual soldiers and groups of soldiers and visitors. Three views of a man on horseback and a dog in the Manganuiateo River. Three images of surveyors making observations at a trig station using an 8 inch micrometer. Views of the Southern Alps. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

Date: Early 1950s

By: New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey

Reference: PAColl-6552

Description: 13 images (and 5 duplicate file prints) of Chateau Tongariro and the nearby roads. Includes the junction of state highways 47 and 48 with a chrysler parked at the side of the road, and one of the Tongariro National Park sign. Photographer unknown. Arrangement: Negatives housed at 1/4-015096 to 015108 Quantity: 13 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negatives

Date: [ca 1884]

From: Making New Zealand :Negatives and prints from the Making New Zealand Centennial collection

Reference: MNZ-0051-1/2-F

Description: Engraving of Mount Ngauruhoe by moonlight dating from about 1884. Photographed by an unknown photographer ca 1940. Inscriptions: on page in the original publication - text: Tongariro in moonlight From `The King Country' by James Henry Kerry-Nicholls, page 197. This book was published in England in 1884. The photograph of the engraving was used in `Making New Zealand' in issue number 10 of volume one, `The Mountains,' page 14. Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: [ca 1940s-1950s]

By: Anderson, Cecil R, active 1940s; Ashburton Museum

Reference: PAColl-9442

Description: Photographs of Mount Ruapheu erupting, Pohutu Geyser, and aircraft, taken ca 1950s by Cecil R Anderson of Ashburton Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 8 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1930 - 1950

By: Mayclair, J, active 1900s-1950s; Howell, John, active 1978

Reference: B-062-013

Description: View of Ngauruhoe emitting a plume of steam, possibly viewed from the North Inscriptions: Signed: J M & on mount in pencil, J Mayclair Quantity: 1 oil(s). Physical Description: Oil on paper glued to card, 152 x 302 mm

Date: 1911

By: Girdlestone, Hubert Earle, 1879-1918; Daniell, Charles Edward, 1856-1939

Reference: PA1-o-188

Description: Views of the Mangatarera Stream and Mount Holdsworth opens a record of a climb to the summit of Holdsworth. The party consists of six women and about five men. There are views of the stream and the swing bridge leading to the Holdsworth track; several shots of the Mountain House with the climbing party arranged along the veranda, and Mr McGregor's party who had arrived on horseback to fix the water tank; the climbing party grouped in the bush on the way up the mountain and on the open alpine ridges; a surveyors tent in the alpine tussock; the party eating beside the Holdsworth Trig; views of the Tararua Ranges from the summit of Mount Holdsworth. Interspersed among the main image groups are photographs of a trip to Rotorua. This involved a group of people in two motor cars. There are images of the Hamurana Stream and Springs at Rotorua, and of children diving for pennies at Whakarewarewa. Views of mounts Ruapehu and Ngauruhoe, the Mangaehuehu Stream, the Crater Lake and the crater on Ngauruhoe, and mountaineers crossing the ice field on Ruapehu and climbing Ngauruhoe. There is a view of Matterhorn Peak the name of which was changed to Girdlestone Peak in 1922. Two images of a surveyors' camp in the Waimarino Bush. The Tern Arch and Little Hawke's Crag on the Buller Gorge road. A view of Lake Tarawerea from the top of Mount Tarawera. The final photograph is a view along the beach to Pencarrow Head, Wellington. Pasted inside the front cover is a cutting from `The Weekly News', Wednesday, December 26, 1945, entitled `New Zealand's highest memorial' by JWG, describing the renaming in 1922, of Matterhorn Peak (Tongariro National Park) to Girdlestone Peak in honour of Hubert Earle Girdlestone after he was killed in action in August 1918. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Inscriptions: Album page - To Mr and Mrs Daniell with kindest recollections from a very old friend, Hugh Girdlestone, March 1911 Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with brownish green cover, 25 x 20 cm Provenance: The album had been presented to Daniell in March 1911 by Hubert Girdlestone.

Date: 1904

From: Ryan, Thomas, 1864-1927 :[Ruapehu eruption sketchbook. 1902-1908].

Reference: E-599-016/017

Description: A watercolour sketch showing Mount Ngaurhoe steaming, beyond mountainous rocky terrain. Other Titles - 11 November 1904 Extended Title - From his Ruapehu eruption sketchbook. 1902-1908, pages 16-17. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Pencil and watercolour on double page spread in sketchbook, image 135 x 240 mm. Provenance: Purchased in 2002.

Date: 1953

From: Forbes, Josephine K, 1917-2005 :[John Lysaght Moore and Sophie Augusta Moore art works].

By: Moore, John Lysaght, 1897-1965

Reference: A-379-005

Description: Shows a view over low cloud towards distant mountains and an orange sky. A smoking Mount Ngauruhoe is in the left distance, and Ruapehu in the right distance. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 290 x 390 mm.

From: Sturtevant, George Neville, 1858-1937 :[Collection of views of scenic areas of New Zealand. 1896-1900]

By: Atcherley, Henry Mount Langton, active 1860-1903

Reference: E-141-q-024

Description: A stony landscape, possibly close to the crater of Ruapehu, although the lack of snow may suggest a lower location Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph

Date: 1878 - 1974

By: Barraud, Charles Decimus, 1822-1897; Capper Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: C-085-042-a

Description: Looking south across Lake Taupo towards the volcanic plateau, with Tongariro Reproduction of a watercolour in a private collection. Original measures 320 x 500 mm Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Coloured photolithograph 333 x 508 mm on sheet 530 x 640 mm

Date: ca 1890s

Reference: PAColl-6546

Description: Views of Mount Ruapehu and the Pohutu Geyser. Two Maori women and a small children are seated next to the geyser. Photographer unknown. Arrangement: Negatives housed at 1/4-015090 and 015091 Quantity: 2 Print and negative.

Date: 1954-1957

From: Kendrick, John Lisle, 1922-2013: Interviews, recordings, photographs primarily relating to natural sound recording

Reference: PA12-6435

Description: Tongariro National Park and Mount Ruapehu. Views of the Chateau, Crater Lake, Lodges, ski lift, Mount Ngauruhoe, and eruptions. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 24 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Dye coupler transparencies in cardboard and plastic mounts.

Date: 1861 - 1880 - 1862

From: Crawford, James Coutts, 1817-1889 :[Sketchbook of copies from originals by James Coutts Crawford and Samuel Deighton. 1860-1880]

Reference: E-926-010/011

Description: Shows a broad view of Mount Ruapehu at the left, Ngauruhoe smoking at the right, and Tongariro in the extreme right distance. The wedge shape in the centre foreground may be a rock or a tent. Other Titles - Para te tai tanga, South peak of Ruapehu N 60 W; Ngauruhoe; Tongariro; Sources of Wangaehu and Waikato Rivers Extended Title - From his "Sketchbook of copies from originals by James Coutts Crawford" [1860-1880], pages [10-11 Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing, on double spread, 145 x 470 mm

Date: 1964-1977

From: Einhorn family :Photographs

Reference: PA12-7974

Description: North Island trips. Includes - Views of countryside from Mount Tauhara east of Taupo, 1969. Riding horses, Tauhara, 1969. Mount Ngauruhoe, 1977. Tussock and flax, Tongariro National Park, 1968. View of Mounts Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe, and Tongariro from the air, 1968. Tramping on Mount Ruapehu, 1968. Snow covered slopes of Mount Ruapehu, 1964. Photographed by Helmut Einhorn. Quantity: 23 colour original transparency/ies.

Date: 1899

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: A-462-266

Description: Possibly Otaki Pa. Unfinished sketch, with colours to be added indicated in pencil. Shows three Maori buildings including a wharenui. Washing hangs on a line between two poles. On the verso is a sketchy drawing of Kakaramea-Tihia Massif, a dormant volcano in Tongariro National Park. Colours intended for inclusion are indicated in pencil, with the finished look having 'distant hills, warm lights [and] blue shadows' Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil sketch on paper, 168 x 208 mm

Date: 1891

From: Cowan family: Collection

Reference: E-965-f-18

Description: Mount Ruapehu and Mount Ngauruhoe seen accross plains with grass and flax bushes in the foreground. Ngauruhoe is smoking and both mountains have a small amount of snow on them. On the reverse of the page is a pencil sketch of trees, mountains, and river with an inscription "Wanganui River near Upokongaro looking up. Aug 4th 91". Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - Mount Ruapehu and Ngauruhoe from Rangipo Tableland April 1st '91 T.6548 [in pencil]; Verso - beneath image - Wanganui River near Upokongaro looking up. Aug 4th 91. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour and pencil on paper, 150 x 310 mm

Date: [1980s]

From: Sheffield House Publications Collection

By: Maxwell, active 1980s; Sheehan, Grant, 1950-

Reference: PA12-10804

Description: Photographs of Lake Taupo and features in the Taupo area. Includes rock formations, waterfalls, and Mount Ruapehu. Quantity: 10 colour original transparency/ies.

Date: 1890

By: New Zealand Graphic and Ladies' Journal; Star Lithographic Works

Reference: C-060-020-a

Description: Identifies features of the landscape, and shows a large Maori canoe beached in front of a decorated whare in the left foreground. Maori men, women and children populate the waterfront. The three volcanoes are in the background, with Ngauruhoe steaming. The view looks south along the lake Supplement to: New Zealand graphic, 20 Dec 1890 Extended Title - View of the southern shore. Auckland New Zealand Graphic, 1890 (Auckland ; Star Lithographic Works) Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph, coloured, on card 300 x 485 mm

Date: 1970-1972

From: Woods, Keith, 1928-1997 :Photographs relating to dance in New Zealand

Reference: PA12-7145

Description: Snow covered slopes of Mount Ruapehu, 1972. Mahia Peninsula and Wairoa from the air. Views of Napier, 1970 Quantity: 22 colour original transparency/ies.

Date: 1960-1977

From: Einhorn family :Photographs

Reference: PA12-7976

Description: North Island trips. Includes - Skiing on Mount Ruapehu, 1960. Napier, 1967. Timber village between Taupo and Napier, 1967. Cape Kidnappers and gannets, 1965. Kauri forest, Northland, 1977. Street, Rawene, 1977. Photographed by Helmut Einhorn. Quantity: 23 colour original transparency/ies.