Terrace School (Wellington, N.Z.)

Terrace Primary School (Wellington, N.Z.)

Primary school. Formerly the building of the Wellington Grammar School at Clifton Terrace. Admitted 6th grade boys in 1895. The building burnt down in 1901. It was rebuilt as a school by William Turnbull in 1902 and subsequently demolished when the motorway altered the topography of this area of the Terrace. For further information see `Colonial Capital, Wellington 1865-1910' by Terence Hodgson, page 116

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Manuscript

Terrace School (Wellington) : Records

Date: 1874-1957

By: Terrace School (Wellington, N.Z.); Turner, James Charles Edward, active 1950s-1960s

Reference: MS-Papers-0215

Description: Letters and notes relating mainly to the reunion of old pupils in 1956 but giving some historical background. There are also newspaper clippings and photographs, and some school reports for 1874-1875. Source of title - Supplied title Quantity: 4 folder(s). 0.04 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, printed matter and photographs Finding Aids: Inventory available.

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Terrace School Old Pupils' Association : Records

Date: 1955-1956

By: Terrace School (Wellington, N.Z.). Old Pupils' Association

Reference: MS-Papers-1707

Description: Minute book and list of persons and fees paid for attending old pupils' reunion, 13 Mar 1956 Quantity: 1 folder(s). 1 volume(s). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss

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Photograph of Supreme Court building and Featherston Street, Wellington

Date: [ca 1880s]

From: Davis, William Henry Whitmore, 1812-1901 :Photographs of Wellington and district

By: Davis, William Henry Whitmore, 1812-1901

Reference: PA7-12-28

Description: View showing the Supreme Court building, and St-Andrews-on-the-Terrace (in the distance). Photograph taken by W H W Davis in 1880s. On the hill on the left can be see the Terrace School. To the left are the premises of A Farmer (cabinet maker & upholsterer) and Harcourt & Co. Quantity: 1 b&w copy photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print, 13 x 19 cm

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Photograph of Sydney Street in Thorndon

Date: [ca 1880]

From: Davis, William Henry Whitmore, 1812-1901 :Photographs of Wellington and district

By: Davis, William Henry Whitmore, 1812-1901

Reference: PA7-12-12

Description: View from Sydney Street taken from the grounds of Parliament Buildings and looking north-east. The harbour can be seen on the left; church tower of St Andrew's-on-the-Terrace in middle distance (centre). On right in distance are Bolton Street and Bolton Street Cemetery, and the Terrace School. Photograph taken by W H W Davis ca 1880. Forms a panorama with PA7-12-11 Quantity: 1 b&w copy photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print

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Photograph of Supreme Court building and Featherston Street, Wellington

Date: [ca 1880s]

From: Davis, William Henry Whitmore, 1812-1901 :Photographs of Wellington and district

By: Davis, William Henry Whitmore, 1812-1901

Reference: PA7-12-58

Description: View showing the Supreme Court building, and St-Andrews-on-the-Terrace (in the distance). Photograph taken by W H W Davis in 1880s. On the hill to the left ca be seen the Terrace School. Also on the left are the premises of A Farmer (cabinet maker & upholsterer) and Harcourt & Co. Duplicate of PA7-12-28 Quantity: 1 b&w copy photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print

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Photograph of Customhouse Quay, Wellington

Date: [ca 1880s]

From: Davis, William Henry Whitmore, 1812-1901 :Photographs of Wellington and district

By: Davis, William Henry Whitmore, 1812-1901

Reference: PA7-12-51

Description: View of the buildings along Customhouse Quay. The Chief Post Office (with clock tower) is on the extreme left. The Terrace School can be seen on the hill in the background. Photograph taken in 1880s by W H W Davis. Quantity: 1 b&w copy photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print

Manuscript

Terrace School, Wellington : Roll of Honour

Date: 1914-1918

Reference: MS-Papers-2682

Description: Samoan list, August 1914 (presented by Mr Evans 10 Nov 1938); Terrace School Old Boys who died in the Great War, 1914-1918 (with additions up to 31 Dec 1919); additional names - S.Africa. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (9 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Ms and typescript

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Photograph of The Terrace, Wellington

Date: [ca 1880]

From: Davis, William Henry Whitmore, 1812-1901 :Photographs of Wellington and district

By: Davis, William Henry Whitmore, 1812-1901

Reference: PA7-12-08

Description: View of a man standing beside a picket fence. On the skyline is the Blundell house (Te Kiteroa), a large two-storey house with verandahs and turret. Below this and to the left is the Terrace School (Gothic Revival architecture). Another view of the school at 1/1-00738-F Quantity: 1 b&w copy photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print, 12.5 x 19.8 cm

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Terrace School (Wellington) : Official list of main body and reinforcements

Date: 1919

By: Terrace School (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: qMS-2011

Description: List of former pupils who served with NZEF and reinforcements overseas during World War I, as at 24 Jun 1919, with additions up to 31 Dec 1919; includes lists for those killed and wounded Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 volume(s) (44 leaves). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript with ms additions (32cm, blue pamphlet case)

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Thomson, Strang, fl 1877 : Certificate of merit for Standard Three at Terrace School, W...

Date: 1877

By: Thomson, Strang, active 1877

Reference: MS-Papers-3379

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s) (1 leaf). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Printed matter completed in ms

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Terrace School, reunion of former pupils, Town Hall, Wellington

Date: 1956

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

Reference: EP/1956/0609-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

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Terrace School, reunion of former pupils, Town Hall, Wellington

Date: 1956

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

Reference: EP/1956/0612-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

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Terrace School, reunion of former pupils, Town Hall, Wellington

Date: 1956

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

Reference: EP/1956/0608-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

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Terrace School, reunion of former pupils, Town Hall, Wellington

Date: 1956

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

Reference: EP/1956/0611-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

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Terrace School, reunion of former pupils, Town Hall, Wellington

Date: 1956

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

Reference: EP/1956/0613-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

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Terrace School, reunion of former pupils, Town Hall, Wellington

Date: 1956

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

Reference: EP/1956/0614-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

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Terrace School, reunion of former pupils, Town Hall, Wellington

Date: 1956

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

Reference: EP/1956/0615-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

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Terrace School, reunion of former pupils, Town Hall, Wellington

Date: 1956

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

Reference: EP/1956/0610-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

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The Terrace, Wellington

Date: [ca 1880]

From: Davis, William Henry Whitmore, 1812-1901 :Photographs of Wellington and district

Reference: 1/1-039906-G

Description: Photograph taken by William Henry Whitmore Davis. View of a man standing beside a picket fence. On the skyline is the Blundell house (Te Kiteroa), a large two-storey house with verandahs and turret. Below this and to the left is the Terrace School (Gothic Revival architecture). Source of descriptive information - Negative register. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative, 1/1 plate

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Stout album

Date: [Circa 1895 to 1919]

By: Stout, Thomas Duncan Macgregor (Sir), 1885-1979; Aldersley, David James, 1862-1928; Beattie, William, 1864-1931; Billens, Henry, 1846-1936; Blencowe, James Rasdell, 1871-1945; Denton, Frank James, 1869-1963; Jones, Frederick Nelson, 1881-1962; Martin, Josiah, 1843-1916; Miller, C, active 1900s; Morris, Guy Clayton, 1868-1918; Muir & Moodie (Firm); Parkerson, C P, active 1911-1912; Preen, Edith, active 1907; Radcliffe, Frederick George, 1863-1923; Tanner Brothers Ltd (Publishers); Whalley and Company; Winzenberg, Albert Edward, 1865-1931; Zachariah, Joseph, 1867-1965

Reference: PA1-q-226

Description: Album of postcards with subjects ranging from religious, humourous, British scenes, greetings, old paintings, New Zealand scenes, interspersed with some family and personal photographs. None of the personal subjects are named, but where possible the names of photographers are listed above. A loose envelope is inserted inside the back cover, containing a few more general postcards, but also including an envelope containing a group portrait of boys from the VIth standard at Terrace School, Wellington, in 1895. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with brown cover, entitled "Album" in stylised white lettering; 34 x 24 cm