Exhibitions - New Zealand

Date: [ca 1938]-1978

From: Beverley Reid and Josephine Towsey :Photographs relating to Reid NZ Rubber Mills Ltd

Reference: PAColl-9425-3

Description: Products include among other things - Tyres. Plugs. Mats and floor coverings. Tubing. Reidoprene urethane foam sheets. tap washers. Balls. Plungers. Stick on shoe soles. Seat buffers. Mallets. Hot water bottles. Reidrubber buffers installed in the Devonport ferry wharf, October 1956. Promotions include - Exhibitions of products at trade fairs from ca 1938 to 1959. The Reid New Zealand Rubber Mills Ltd's stand at the New Zealand Centennial Exhibition, Rongatai, Wellington, 1939-1940. An ambulance equipped with Reidrubber tyres. A truck loaded with tyres. A van advertising Reidrubber tyres. View of factory buildings include - The first part of the Ellerslie factory built in 1945 to the designs of architect Horace Massey. Aerial views of the factory from 1951 to 1962. Aerial view of an Auckland street (possibly Stanley Street) showing among other things, the building occupied by Ridge Tyre Remoulding Co Ltd., 19 March 1963. Aerial view of Reid Rubber Ltd and Hercules Handles Ltd, Penrose Road, Penrose, March 1957. Two photographs of Reidrubber and Feltex engineering staff, August 1978. Quantity: 72 b&w original photographic print(s). 2 colour original photographic print(s).

Date: [ca 1929-1933]

From: Singleton family: Photographs, particularly relating to Wellington signwriting business 'Singleton Signs'

Reference: PA1-o-1892

Description: An album of photographs, and ephemera, of circa 1930s, relating to Claude Singleton's Wellington signwriting business - 'Singleton Signs Ltd'. The album appears to have been compiled by the business in circa 1930s, probably by Singleton himself. Photographers are unidentified. The album mainly contains photographs of signs, produced by the company. These include wallboard signs, cut-outs, posters, hoardings, iron signs, calico signs, window displays, roadside signs, wall signs, and truck and van displays. Many are photographed in situ and some are photographed in the studio or workroom. Also, an exterior shot of the Singleton Signs studio in Newtown and interior shots of Tory Street studio. Also shots of signs being worked on in the studio or workroom, road-side signs being erected, men wearing sandwich board signs, and street views with exteriors of some buildings shown. Also contains photographs of exhibition stands at the 'Winter Show', including images of automobiles, motorcycles, and fridges. Also included is one image of an unidentified bridge and river Glued into the album are letters of recommendation, examples of letterhead for the business, and leaflets advertising the business. Captions for some images supply the dimensions, locations, or clients, for specific signs. Three images that were loose within this album were removed to PAColl-10312 Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Photograph album 18 x 30 cm black cover with 'Singleton Signs' handwritten on front. The black pages have some borders and decorations in grey

Date: 1907

From: Maurice, Donald Geoffrey, 1952- : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-11864-47

Description: Contains a copy of "Souvenir, N.Z. International Exhibition, Christchurch 1906-07", a souvenir book from the exhibition. The book contains scenes of New Zealand landscapes, information on the history of New Zealand and scenes from inside the International Exhibition. The New Zealand International Exhibition was held in Hagley Park, Christchurch from 1 November 1906 to 15 April 1907. One of the main attractions were performances by New Zealand's first professional symphony orchestra, conducted by Alfred Hill. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed material

Date: 1939-1941

From: Searle, Roland James, 1904-1984: Slides, negatives, photographs, letters and printed material

Reference: PAColl-0639-37

Description: Includes photographs showing buildings, sculptures, and the New Zealand Centennial Exhibition at night. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 92 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: [ca 1984]

From: Sheffield House Publications Collection

Reference: PA12-11294

Description: Includes - Oriental styled mask in wood. Two ornamental forms in greenstone. Studio pottery laid out on a floor. Studio pottery exhibition in unidentified museum. Sculpture exhibition in unidentified museum. Group of hand blown glass. Stained glass window. Neil Hanna at work carving bone. Quantity: 10 colour original transparency/ies.

Date: 2014

From: Watkins, Gareth, 1972-: PrideNZ collection

By: New Zealand Film Archive

Reference: MS-Papers-12747-16

Description: Printed ephemera from 2014 collected by Gareth Watkins for PrideNZ. Comprises: - 'Out Takes 2014, a reel queer film festival' save the dates card - Two photographic postcards produced by the New Zealand Film Archive, one for "Trick n' Treats" and one for "30" - two moving image exhibitions curated by Gareth Watkins - 'Out Takes 2014, a reel queer film festival' programme - 'International AIDS Candlelight Memorial' invitation, 18 May 2014, addressed to "Gareth & partner" - 'International AIDS Candlelight Memorial' programme, 18 May 2014 - Letter sent from Ron Irvine, Manager, Body Positive Incorporated (Wellington Branch) on 16 April 2014, to "Supporter" with an invitation to attend the 30th International AIDS Candlelight Memorial on 18 May 2014 - '2014 HIV Candlelight Memorial' run sheet Title taken from label in original enclosure. Arrangement: Delivered to the Library in a plastic sleeve labelled "2014" inside file box two. Quantity: 1 folder(s) containing 10 pieces of ephemera.. Processing information: Material removed from plastic sleeve and rehoused in archival enclosure for conservation and storage purposes. Plastic sleeve not retained by Library.

Date: 1992-1993

From: Simpson, Mīria, 1922-2002: Collection

By: Higgins, Te Ripowai, active 1989-2012; Simpson, Mīria, 1922-2002; Sunderland, Heni, 1916-2008

Reference: Series-6933

Description: Contains sound recordings of Mīrīa Simpson, Guide Rangi, Heni Sunderland and Hayden Sherley. Includes a recording of the 'He rourou iti' book launch. Quantity: 3 C90 cassette(s). 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 C120 cassette(s). Search dates: 1992 - 1993

Date: [ca 2001]

From: Te Puni Kōkiri: Anō Te Ātaahua - Honouring the Gifts of Our Elders project

Reference: PA12-5188

Description: Three colour slide transparencies showing the Anō Te Ātaahua exhibition, possibly installed at the Dowse Art Museum in Lower Hutt circa 2001. Taken by an unidentified photographer. Includes images of kaumātua portraits (taken by Nicholas Twist) on display, and harakeke paper panels and associated kōhatu created by Christina Hurihia Wirihana for the exhibition. Descriptive information about kōhatu taken from Kerekere, Elizabeth, editor. ‘Kaumātua, Anō te Ātaahua, Honouring the Gifts of Our Elders’. Te Puni Kōkiri and David Bateman, 2001. Title supplied by Library. Arrangement: Each slide was delivered to the Library inside a plastic resealable bag. These were all inside an envelope labelled "[...] to be scanned for kaumatua book" along with three film transparencies. Each plastic bag was labelled with "Kaumatua book", page numbers, colour details, percentages, and other technical information. Quantity: 3 colour original transparency/ies. Transfers: Film transparencies from same envelope at PA12-5189. Plastic bags at MS-Papers-12931.. Processing information: Removed from envelope and plastic bags for reasons of storage and preservation. Envelope has not been retained.

Date: [ca 2001]

From: Te Puni Kōkiri: Anō Te Ātaahua - Honouring the Gifts of Our Elders project

Reference: PA12-5187

Description: 10 colour slide transparencies showing the Anō Te Ātaahua exhibition, possibly installed at the Dowse Art Museum in Lower Hutt circa 2001. Taken by an unidentified photographer. Includes images of kaumātua portraits (taken by Nicholas Twist) on display, and harakeke paper panels and associated kōhatu created by Christina Hurihia Wirihana for the exhibition. Descriptive information about kōhatu taken from Kerekere, Elizabeth, editor. ‘Kaumātua, Anō te Ātaahua, Honouring the Gifts of Our Elders’. Te Puni Kōkiri and David Bateman, 2001. Title supplied by Library. Arrangement: Delivered to the Library in an unlabelled plastic container. Quantity: 10 colour original transparency/ies. Processing information: Original enclosure has not been retained for reasons of storage and preservation.

Date: [1980-1987]

From: Creative New Zealand: Collections relating to the Queen Elizabeth II Arts Council and Creative NZ

Reference: PA12-5721

Description: Sequence of photographs entitled `The Art Place.' They consist of art works, art works, artists, people creating art in buildings and studios, printers, actors, and tools. They depict different places and localities. Quantity: 23 colour original transparency/ies.

Date: 4 May 1940

From: Stacey, Mary Sabrina, active 2016 : Stuart, Morgan and Lavin families

Reference: MS-Papers-12184-15

Description: Printed attendance certificates issued to Lavinia (Vina) A Lavin, James B Lavin, P J Lavin, Brian Lavin, Margaret Mary Lavin and Madeleine Mary Lavin. Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 folder(s) 6 certificates. Physical Description: Printed with manuscript annotations

Date: 1940

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

By: New Zealand Centennial Exhibition (1939-1940 : Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: Eph-A-MARCH-APRIL-2021/9

Description: Brown leather fold-out cardholder from the New Zealand Centennial Exhibition held from 8 November 1939 to 4 May 1940. Features a gold embossed seal that reads "Centennial Exhibition Wellington New Zealand", within which is a kiwi surrounded by two fern fronds, below the Southern Cross constellation. The seal shows a banner with the dates 1840 and 1940. The cardholder has two large pockets and two smaller pockets on the inside, and a "Made in England" stamp. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s) containing one piece of ephemera. Physical Description: Brown leather folding cardholder with gold embossed seal recto, 11.1 x 6.5 cm.

Date: 2018

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to science, scientific discovery]

By: NZTech

Reference: Eph-A-SCIENCE-2018-01

Description: Brochure listing the 2018 highlights of the annual festival of innovation Two copies held. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Pamphlet of one sheet, folded to 210 x 150 mm.

Date: 2000 - 2019

Reference: Eph-B-EXHIBITION-2000/2019

Description: Includes: 2007: Exhibition Hire Services Ltd. Quality, service, teamwork. Furniture and equipment hire. [Flyer 2007] Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints on flyers and pamphlets, 300 x 210 mm.

Date: [1980-1987]

From: Creative New Zealand: Collections relating to the Queen Elizabeth II Arts Council and Creative NZ

Reference: PA12-5723

Description: Sequence of photographs entitled `The Art Place.' They consist of art works, art works, artists, people creating art in buildings and studios, printers, actors, and tools. They depict different places and localities. Quantity: 21 colour original transparency/ies.

Date: [1936-1940]

Reference: MS-Papers-7597

Description: Comprises minutes, reports, statements, addresses etc relating to the preparations for the centennial of New Zealand in 1940 Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 3 folder(s). 0.04 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Duplicated material and printed matter Processing information: Transferred from the Printed Collections, Nov 2002

Date: [1980-1987]

From: Creative New Zealand: Collections relating to the Queen Elizabeth II Arts Council and Creative NZ

Reference: PA12-5722

Description: Sequence of photographs entitled `The Art Place.' They consist of art works, art works, artists, people creating art in buildings and studios, printers, actors, and tools. They depict different places and localities. Quantity: 23 colour original transparency/ies.

Date: [1991]

From: Simpson, Mīria, 1922-2002: Collection

Reference: 2002-379-067

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [ca1980]-1988

From: Creative New Zealand: Collections relating to the Queen Elizabeth II Arts Council and Creative NZ

Reference: PAColl-9090-08

Description: Ethnobotony hui held at Rehua Marae Christchurch, and Lincoln College, February 1988. `Art of the Sail' exhibition, 1980, venue unidentified. Items from an exhibition of Mexican art. Maori carving and tiaha challenge demonstration, location unidentified. Craft glass studio and shop. Interior decorations in new meeting house and works of sculpture, house and marae unidentified. Maori art works in unidentified building, and men in carving workshop. Quantity: 33 b&w original photographic print(s). 77 colour original photographic print(s).

Date: [ca 1970]-1992

From: Macnamara, Galvan, 1941-2004 :Family photographs, travels in the USA, friends and collegues, and the work of New Zealand artists

Reference: PA12-5519

Description: This group of photographs record three events. 1. An exhibition of ancient Egyptian artifacts. 2. An exhibition of British and New Zealand studio pottery probably in the Dunedin Art Gallery some time in the 1970s. 3. An exterior view of the Nieuwe Kerk, Amsterdam, in 1992 decorated with banners advertising the exhibition "Treasures of the Underworld."