Rodeos

Date: 1903

By: Lindsay, Lionel Arthur (Sir), 1874-1961; Turnbull, Alexander Horsburgh, 1868-1918

Reference: C-032-001

Description: A series of comic drawings showing a sailor attempting to mount and ride a wild horse, to the amusement of onlookers. Probably drawn for the Evening News newspaper, Sydney Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - Lionel Lindsay del Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pen and ink with Chinese white, 614 x 452 mm Provenance: Collection of Alexander Turnbull?

Date: 1961 - 1965 - 1980 - 1967

Reference: Eph-A-RODEO-1900/1999

Description: Includes: 1961: Rangiora Rodeo. Rangiora Airfield, 22 April 1961. Promoted by the North Canterbury Branch of the Canterbury Aero Club. Souvenir programme (contains biographical notes about many rodeo riders: Jack Gordon, Graham bell, Jackie Harris, Charlie Robinson, Sandy Irwin, Garney West, Charlie Martin, Silvie Eaton, Bert Bell, Dud Fox, Ernie Honeybone, Brian Wislon (Witchety), John Hutchison, Bill Parker) 1965: Mount Maunganui Stampede Association (Inc). Rodeo. Omanu, 29-30 December [1965]. Programme 1967: Mt Studholme Rodeo Club. Annual Rodeo, presenting New Zealand Championships. Waimate Showgrounds, 27 December 1967. Official programme 1980: National finals. Rodeo. Waimate, 8 March 1980. Souvenir programme Quantity: 4 booklets. Physical Description: Booklets, sizes around 215 x 140 mm.

Date: 1956

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

Reference: Eph-D-CABOT-Rodeo-1956-01

Description: Poster shows a small central panel of a man on a rearing horse. The text shows that the programme included steer riding, buck jumping, an invitation exhibition saddle ride, calf riding, calf roping, bull dogging. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Relief print, 545 x 460 mm.

Date: 23 Jan 1982

From: NZOHA Martinborough Project

By: Charteris, Oliver Shaw, 1904-1990

Reference: OHInt-0005/13

Description: Interview outlines family background and describes father's work as a shepherd. Recalls a fatal fire at Cobb & Co's horse stables. Mentions mother's sudden death and its effect on family - lived with maternal grandparents and helped on farm. Gives a detailed account of the methods and machinery used in harvesting wheat and oats. Topics discussed include: school; clothing; flu epidemic (1918); sex education and contraception; relationship with father; deer stalking; buck jumping; work experience in Australia; marriage to Irene Lawrence; earthquake (1942). Identities/Characters mentioned include: Connelly and Donnovan gangs - rival scrubcutting gangs; local policemen, F Dick, W Sleeth, Neil Prussing and Jim Frain; Pedlar Palmer; Russian Jack; Station Hawkers, Pat Hamill and Billy Attwood; Dr Harry Budd; Mrs Pat Taki; George Hawkins. Talks about his varied work life and the stations including; Riddifords; Gladstone owned by Mr G A C Elkington; Ngakonui Station; Glendhu Station; Whatarangi Station, Cape Palliser and Otohome near Castlepoint. Recalls the sight of the convoys off Cape Palliser during World War II. Describes the destroyers, cruisers, troop ship etc. Talks about his responsibilites as signaller of the coast guard. Mentions the Fifth IMR (Independent Mounted Rifle Brigade) and describes the duties etc. Was involved in many aspects of community life in Martinborough. Was Labour representative on the Council for 15 years. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Martinborough Abstracted by - Judith Fyfe Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Venue - 37 New York Street, Martinborough Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT5-0681-OHT5-0685 Quantity: 5 5" reel(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 2.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-0009. One photograph of Mr O S (Tex) Charteris Search dates: 1982

Date: 1994, 2014, 2018-2020

From: Ephemera donated to and collected by the Alexander Turnbull Library from 2020

By: Auckland Writers & Readers Festival; Australia and New Zealand Banking Group; Resene Paints Ltd.; Skinny (Firm); Summer Shakespeare Trust; New Zealand. Government Superannuation Fund

Reference: Eph-A-JUNE-JULY-2020/6

Description: Ephemera donated to the Alexander Turnbull Library in June-July 2020 by Denis Fairfax. Most material is undated. Includes: Government Superannuation Fund General Scheme pamphlet, 1994 Pamphlet from Wellington ICT about Wellington e-rider IT service for community groups [2014?]; Lower Hutt Armistice Centenary programme, 2018; Get Outdoors Week 2019 leaflet; March for Life flier [2019?]; University of Otago Foundation Trust 2019 Report; Leaflets about "eating kind", eliminating pig farrowing crates, and rodeo cruelty from SAFE; Leaflet from the Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses about ending thoroughbred racing in New Zealand; Pamphlet from Resene about understanding paint hazards and safety precautions when painting; Leaflet from Skinny/Jump about subsidised broadband; Leaflet from ANZ about setting up voice identification for telephone banking; General election and referendum 2020 information; Auckland Writers Festival May 2020 programme; Victoria University of Wellington Summer Shakespeare 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' programme, February 2020; Handbook of te reo Māori language for the environment (Kia Kaha te Reo Taiao); "40 Days for Life" vigil flier; Pamphlet from the Wildcat Anarchist Collective. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s) containing 43 pieces of ephemera..

Date: 1950-2000

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: PAColl-7327-1-121

Description: Photographs related to recreation, arranged alphabetically from N to SP, taken and collected by the Evening Post. Images taken in New Zealand and abroad, by a range of photographers, between 1950 and 2000. Includes images related to running races, including fun runs, charity runs, and the Undie 500. Quantity: 1 box(es) of prints, grouped in folders.

Date: 1969

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

By: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978

Reference: Eph-C-CABOT-Circus-Ridgway-1969-01

Description: An arrangement of text, with central images of a rodeo rider twirling a lasso on horseback. Two copies held. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Relief print, on sheet 510 x 355 mm.

Date: 1962

From: Houpapa, Vonda Elsa Maureen, 1941-: Photographs relating to the Peacock and Houpapa families

Reference: PA12-6698

Description: Two young men on deck of ship, and in the garden of a building with elaborate cast iron ornamentation. Street views of an unidentified Australian town. Rodeo involving riding horses and cattle. Views of an unidentified park. Quantity: 24 colour original transparency/ies.

Date: 2 July 1971

From: Minhinnick, Gordon Edward George 1902-1992 :[Cartoons drawn for the New Zealand Herald]

Reference: B-100-022

Description: Shows Jack Marshall waiting his turn to ride a bucking bronco at a rodeo, with Keith Holyoake by his side. The horse named `Unions' has just thrown a rider from his `Wage stabilisation' saddle Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink, 270 x 410 mm on paper 390 x 480 mm

Date: 1981 - 1992

By: New Zealand Rodeo Association

Reference: Eph-B-RODEO-1900s

Description: Includes: 1981: New Zealand Rodeo Association Inc. Entrance form for Miss New Zealand - World Cup Rodeo. [1981] 1982: New Zealand Rodeo Association Inc. "World Cup Rodeo"; the world's 1st million dollar rodeo will be held in Australia in January 1982 [Information for prospective New Zealand attendees and competitors] 1991: New Zealand Rodeo Cowboys Association Inc. 1992 Rodeo season [Calendar, with photographs] Quantity: 3 booklets. Physical Description: Fliers and booklets, sizes around 297 x 210 mm.

Date: 1950-1950

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: 114/164/09-F

Description: A man rides a bucking steer at a rodeo in Upper Hutt. Photograph taken 29 June 1950 by an Evening Post staff photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative 6 x 6 centimetres

Date: Mar 1958

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: EP/1958/1280-F

Description: Shows Jim Ham of Kakahi carrying his saddle during the Raetihi rodeo. He is wearing cowboy hat and chaps. Photograph taken for the Evening Post newspaper of Wellington by an unidentified staff photographer. Source of descriptive information - Person identified by Library client Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 6.5 x 6.5 cm

Date: Mar 1958

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: EP/1958/1279-6-F

Description: Photograph taken for the Evening Post newspaper of Wellington by an unidentified staff photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 6.5 x 6.5 cm

Date: 1947 - 1949

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

By: Craig Printing Company

Reference: Eph-D-CABOT-Circus-Lennon-1948-01

Description: Poster advertising a circus and rodeo contains an arrangement of text, and seven photographs of circus performing: Australia's leading rope spinner and whip cracker, Smoky the trick pony, Pearl Lennon the sensational trapeze artist, Roman rings artists, Phillip Lennon aged 5 (the youngest cowboy in the world) Also lists the names of outlaw horses to be ridden: Red Devil, Grey Echo, Ginger Meggs, Firefly, Blue Blazes, Pitch & Toss, Comet, Black Diamond, Bambi the bucking mule, Tomato the Donkey. Prizes were offered to local riders who could stay 30 seconds on Red Devil, or to any boy who rides Bambi. Dated around 1920s because of hair style of M. Sell. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Offset lithograph, on sheet 755 x 500 mm.

Date: 1959

From: [Various cartoonists including Sir Gordon Minhinnick 1902-1992] :[Newspaper clippings of cartoons from New Zealand newspapers. 15 December 1948 to 5 September 1972.]

By: Minhinnick, Gordon Edward George (Sir), 1902-1992; New Zealand herald (Newspaper)

Reference: E-549-q-13-137

Description: Shows Prime Minister, Walter Nash, riding a blindfolded wild cow named 'Dairy Industry' at a rodeo. Nearby stands Finance Minister, Arnold Nordmeyer, ready to take his turn. The cowboy beside him reads a newspaper whose headline reads 'Gov. hoping to dominate dairying - Mr Linton'. Refers to the brave attempt by the government to dominate the dairy industry. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Newspaper clipping glued to paper, 115 x 185 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service. Processing information: Record updated on 29 June 2023 when the access and use conditions were updated per the agreement with Diogenes Designs Limited for the Murray Ball Estate.

Date: 1950-1950

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: 114/164/07-F

Description: A man riding a horse at a rodeo in Upper Hutt. Photograph taken 29 June 1950 by an Evening Post staff photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative 6 x 6 centimetres

Date: 1950-1950

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: 114/164/08-F

Description: A man falls off a bucking steer he was riding at a rodeo in Upper Hutt. Photograph taken 29 June 1950 by an Evening Post staff photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative 6 x 6 centimetres

Date: 2002-2003

From: Farrell, Damer, 1943-: Photographs of the West Coast

Reference: PADL-000335

Description: Photographs relating to western riding, rodeos and horsemanship in the West Coast Region. Arrangement: These files were originally delivered to the library within folders called "Horse1 (western)" Quantity: 331 digital photograph(s).

Date: 1950 - 1965

By: McIntyre, Peter, 1910-1995

Reference: B-163-011

Description: Shows spectators on a foreground fence and in a stand in the background, watching a rider on a "bucking bronco", participating in a bareback riding contest at a rodeo. The location may also be Raetihi or Kakahi; see notes below. There is a location called Ratahi near Ohakea in the South Rangitikei area. It is also possible that the location is Raetihi. A note on the backing board indicates that this drawing was from Peter McIntyre's book "Kakariki". This may refer to the book "Kakahi" (1972), but this image was not found in that book. Two images of Raetihi occur in the book "Peter McIntyre's New Zealand", first published in 1964. Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing 343 x 395 mm, on sheet 430 x 495 mm.

Date: 1984

By: Gisborne herald (Newspaper); Thorp, Nigel, active 1978-2018

Reference: Eph-D-THORP-1984-01

Description: Arrangement of text around a central photograph (signed D.D. 1984) showing Don Gibson of Gisborne competing in a bucking bronco contest in Wanganui earlier in 1984. Events included a steer ride, a saddle ride, and open bull ride, steer wrestling, children's calf ride, open bareback, and calf roping. Other Titles - Association Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Lithoprint, black on pale yellow sheet, 602 x 446 mm.