United States. Navy - Officers

Date: 1930

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to Antarctica, Antarctic exploration, discovery and expeditions]

By: Byrd Antarctic Expedition (1st : 1928-1930)

Reference: Eph-A-ANTARCTICA-1930-02

Description: Menu shows the British coat of arms at the top of the front cover. The toast list comprises a toast to the King, the President of the United States, and "Our guest". Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress, on card folded to 165 x 102 mm.

Date: 1908

Reference: Eph-A-INVITATION-1908-01

Description: Invitation shows the British coat of arms at the top, and printed copperplate cursive text in the body of the invitation. The names of the invitees are handwritten in ink. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Engraving on card, 126 x 196 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mr A J Sheat in 1958.

Date: 1889

By: Lyon, Henry Ware, 1845-1929

Reference: MS-Papers-11986

Description: Collection features a letter from Rear Admiral Richard G Davenport to Lieutenant Commander Henry Ware Lyon regarding the performance of Commander Dennis Walbach Mullan and his crew during the Samoan Crisis of 1889. Includes printed eight-page booklet with the title, printed on cover and repeated on title page: 'The Shipwreck at Samoa, March 15th and 16th, 1889, by J Blumenbach, Ship's Writer, U.S. Flagship Trenton'. The imprint page features the following printed dedication: "To Lieutenant Commander Henry Ware Lyon, U.S.N., who, on the lower decks of the Trenton, where the battle with the elements raged fiercest and hardest, inspirited the men with his own courageous bearing and loyal determination to persevere in their efforts to save the ship, this tale is respectfully dedicated. Apia, Samoa, June 12, 1889." This is followed by the poem "The Shipwreck at Samoa", consisting of 35 four-line stanzas, relating the events of 1889 at Samoa including the stand-off between the German and United States naval vessels and the cyclone event of 15th and 16th of March, and closing with an expression of gratitude to the "King of Samoa" Paramount Chief Mata'afa and his subjects. Also includes typescript notes and transcription of letter by Bob Minnocci of RJM Autographs & Antiques (Boston, Massachusetts). Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, holograph and printed matter - holograph letter, ink on single folded sheet of wove paper watermarked "L L Brown Paper Company" (Adams, Massachusetts), 25.5 x 39 cm; bound printed booklet, pink paper covers, 14.5 x 12 cm.

Date: 1908

From: [New Zealand ephemera of quarto size, pamphlets, flyers relating to international politics, conflicts and aid]

By: Lloyd, Trevor, 1863-1937

Reference: Eph-B-INTERNATIONAL-1908-02

Description: A humorous newspaper issued at the time of the visit to Auckland Harbour of the United States Fleet, 9-15 August 1908. Contains faux news and topical witicisms, and the back page shows a cartoon by Trevor Lloyd of a giant kiwi welcoming a bowing Uncle Sam. Maori in waka look on. The message at top right suggests that American money is always welcome. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on pamphlet. Physical Description: Offset print on pamphlet folded to 250 x 188 mm.

Date: 1908

From: [New Zealand ephemera of quarto size, pamphlets, flyers relating to international politics, conflicts and aid]

By: Wilson & Horton (Firm)

Reference: Eph-B-INTERNATIONAL-1908-01

Description: A programme of entertainment for the personnel of the United States naval fleet, including a civic ceremony, a banquet, a review of troops, tourist trips, theatre performances, race meeting at Ellerslie, rifle shooting match, yacht racing, Auckland vs Wellington rugby match. A trip to Rotorua included a welcome by Arawa Maori at the Government Gardens and a drive to Whakarewarewa. Other Titles - New Zealand Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on pamphlet. Physical Description: Booklet of 8 pages, each 243 x 110 mm. with Rotorua map tipped in back

Date: 1837-1851

By: McKeever, Isaac, 1794-1856

Reference: MSY-6511

Description: Copies of his correspondence with US Government and others, at sea on the USN ships Falmouth, Independence and St Louis, and while in the United States. Includes some 28 pages for 1845, when St Louis was in the Bay of Islands on a return voyage from the East Indies. Describes negotiations with Hone Heke, evacuating Pakeha, and the American trading post, from Kororareka, and his role in the blockade. Includes two letters to the Secretary of the US Navy on the events in the Bay of Islands; correspondence with Bishop Pompallier, Fitzroy, Bishop Selwyn, Magistrate Beckham, the commanders of HMS Hazard and North Star, US Consul in Sydney, and in 1851, letter from Rev A N Brown. Also, memoranda re US traders in Bay of Islands. Source of title - Supplied by Library Quantity: 1 volume(s). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Ms Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Purchase, Dunbar Sloane, Auckland, May 2007

Date: 1955

From: Mayne, William Thomas, 1910-1988 :490 original cartoons published in the Christchurch Star Sun and the Christchurch Star Sun Sports between 1954 and 1962.

Reference: A-386-076

Description: Shows a young woman reading out the newspaper headline 'American sailors keen to go deer stalking' to another young woman The words '8 Dec '55, DEER, No. 184' are written in blue coloured pencil on the back of the cartoon Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and crayon on card, 280 x 255 mm

Date: 1955

From: Mayne, William Thomas, 1910-1988 :490 original cartoons published in the Christchurch Star Sun and the Christchurch Star Sun Sports between 1954 and 1962.

Reference: A-386-079

Description: Shows a group of American sailors riding on bicycles in Chrustchurch. Contains the words 'So... it's 'cheerio', you navy chaps. We've really liked you all... your cameras and your cute wee hats, cigars and lazy drawl. We hope that now, where ere you roam, down south among the icicles, that you will be as much at home as you were on our bicycles.' The words '16 Dec 1955, "So Long", No. 189' are written in blue coloured pencil on the back of the cartoon Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, crayon and white corrector on card, 255 x 280 mm

Date: 1955

From: Mayne, William Thomas, 1910-1988 :490 original cartoons published in the Christchurch Star Sun and the Christchurch Star Sun Sports between 1954 and 1962.

Reference: A-386-077

Description: Shows an upset young woman sitting on a park bench with a man from the American navy. The man has bought candy, cigars, gum, cigarettes, kiwi cola and flowers The words '8 Dec 55, "Elmer", No. 185' are written in blue coloured pencil on the back of the cartoon Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, crayon and white corrector on card, 255 x 280 mm

Date: 1942-1946

By: Everard, Dorothy Cara, 1922-2010

Reference: PAColl-8029

Description: Photographs of Commander Irwin F Beyerly of the US Navy (1942-1945), Malcolm Cawthra, who became Everard's fiance, of the British Navy (1945-1946), and a portrait of Dorothy Everard in uniform. Quantity: 8 b&w original photographic print(s). 1 photocopy/ies of a magazine clipping. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Papers-7979.

Date: 1925

From: Moore, Robert Percy, 1881-1948 :Panoramic photographs of New Zealand

Reference: Pan-0137-F

Description: View of guests seated on marae decked with bunting for Maori reception for Admiral Robert Coontz and American naval officers at Ohinemutu, Rotorua, from the American Fleet visiting New Zealand. Taken on 17 August 1925 by Robert Percy Moore. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - "Maori reception to Admiral Coontz & Officers of American Fleet, Ohinemutu, Rotorua, N. Z. 17.8.1925." Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 19.7 x 115.4 cm

Date: [1925]

From: Moore, Robert Percy, 1881-1948 :Panoramic photographs of New Zealand

Reference: Pan-0314-F

Description: View taken across the road from rear of motorcade showing members of the American Fleet leaving the Grand Hotel in Rotorua. Shows the Grand Hotel other small commercial buildings. Policeman on horseback behind the cars. A few spectators on foot in street. Probably taken in 1925 when an American Fleet visited New Zealand. During the visit various official parties of American officers went to Rotorua on leave. Source of descriptive information - Article in the New Zealand Journal of History: http://www.nzjh.auckland.ac.nz/docs/1991/NZJH_25_1_04.pdf Inscriptions: Marginal notes on negative - "American Fleet leaving Grand Hotel, Rotorua" Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 19.8 x 79.5 cm

Date: 30 March 1889

From: Klein, John C, active 1870-1890: Papers relating to Samoa

Reference: MS-Papers-12538-1-2

Description: Typescript copy of a cable sent from Rear Admiral Lewis Ashfield Kimberley to the Secretary of the United States Navy. Gives an account of the 15 March 1889 Apia cyclone. Includes names of United States' Navy casualties and a brief report regarding the condition of the German fleet. Title supplied by library. Physical Description: Typescript on paper, 33.7 x 20.1 cm.

Date: [16 May 1951]

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

Reference: 114/295/04-G

Description: Admiral Kincaid, American admiral in charge of the 7th fleet during World War II in the Pacific, photographed 16 May 1951 by an Evening Post staff photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6 x 6 centimetres

Date: [16 May 1951]

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

Reference: 114/295/07-G

Description: Admiral Kincaid, American admiral in charge of the 7th fleet in the Pacific during World War II, photographed 16 May 1951 by an Evening Post staff photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6 x 6 centimetres

Date: [16 May 1951]

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

Reference: 114/295/06-G

Description: Admiral Kincaid, American admiral in charge of the 7th fleet in the Pacific during World War II, photographed 16 May 1951 by an Evening Post staff photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6 x 6 centimetres

Date: [16 May 1951]

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

Reference: 114/295/05-G

Description: Admiral Kincaid, American admiral in charge of the 7th fleet during World War II in the Pacific, photographed 16 May 1951 by an Evening Post staff photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6 x 6 centimetres