Wellington

Date: 1933-1935

By: Calcutt, Penelope, active 2023

Reference: MS-Papers-12900

Description: Comprises one autograph book signed by visitors to an unidentified Wellington Hotel, 1933 to 1935. Signatures include those of English actors Sybil Thorndike and Sir Lewis Casson, singers Ella Shields and Peter Dawson, Jean Batten, Philip Hargrave, and more. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Autograph book, 11 x 6 cm. Provenance: The vendor inherited the autograph book from her mother in 1986. Processing information: Not all names associated with the collection have been indexed.

Date: 1864

From: Illustrated London news :Various scenes of early New Zealand published in the Illustrated London News. 1860s

By: Illustrated London news (Newspaper)

Reference: B-070-020

Description: Shows the train at Wellington Station surrounded by a large gathering of spectators. The engine is decorated with foliage. On the far left a canon has just been fired. Artist/engraver unknown. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Wood engraving 160 x 245 mm

Date: 15-19 February 2010

From: Women's lives oral history project

Reference: OHInt-0998-22

Description: Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 Interview(s). 5 C60 cassette(s). Search dates: 15/02/2010 - 19/02/2010

Date: Date unkown

By: Adams, Marin, active 2022

Reference: MS-Papers-12833

Description: A collection comprising of materials relating to John Bell Thomson. Includes: - John Bell Thomson's parents marriage certificate (1833) - Thomson's discharge notice from the Victoria Police Department (1865) - Burial notice of Adam Thomson (1852) - Business correspondence, memorandums and telegraphs relating to Thomson's work in the police force from his time in Dunedin, Auckland, Wellington, Taranaki and Whanganui (between 1869 and 1893) - Three family letters with inscriptions reading 'My mothers letters' - Three birth certificates of Thomson and two siblings (1835, 1836 and 1838) - One letter from Thomson to his parents written while at boarding school (22 December 1848) - Two b&w portrait photographs of Thomson. Inscription on reverse of one of the photograph reads 'Photographed by B.P. Batchelder, Pall Mall, Sandhurst Bendingo' - Newspaper clipping which gives a biography of Thomson, written for the centenary celebrations of the McCrostie family from Invercargill (1965) - Newspaper clippings sharing the news of Thomson's death and later memorials (1896 and 1897) - Newspaper clipping celebrating Thomson's marriage to Annie McCrostie (1863). More information on John Bell Thomson can be found at: https://teara.govt.nz/en/biographies/1t96/thomson-john-bell. Title supplied by Library. Thomson, John Bell, 1836-1896: Papers are held at Library reference MS-Papers-1524. Arrangement: Clippings and photographs arrived at the Library in plastic sleeves backed with paper held in place with paperclips. John Bell Thomson was a dectective working in Australia and New Zealand circa 1860s to 1890s. He is said to be one of Southlands first police officers. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Provenance: Donor is the great granddaughter of John Bell Thomson. Processing information: Photographs and clippings were removed from plastic slips and rehoused by the Library. Photocopies were made of the items in their original state.

Date: 1901-1902 - 2023

By: Edney, Christine, active 1963-2023

Reference: ATL-Group-00828

Description: Collection relating to the emigration of John William Collin and wife Lavinia Adeline Collin on board the SS 'Ruapehu' to New Zealand in 1901-02. Comprises handwritten shipboard diary written by John William Collin between December 1901 and January 1902, along with digital files created by Christine Edney: a transcript of the diary, biographical information relating to John and Lavinia, a scanned photograph of John and Lavinia, and research material. Title supplied by Library. Christine Edney is the granddaughter of John William Collin and Lavinia Adeline Collin. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 2 Electronic document(s). 1 electronic scan(s) of original black and white photographic print(s). 1 digital image(s). Provenance: Christine Edney inherited the diary from her family and held it for 35 years.

Date: 14 August 1995

By: Kelso, Doreen Alley, 1919-2003

Reference: OHColl-1497-01

Description: An interview with Doreen Kelso reflecting on her childhood and career in radio broadcasting. Outlines the beginning of her career at 3MA, Mildura and later working at 2ZB, Wellington. Recounts her involvement with children's programmes and women's programmes. Discusses the arrival of talk back radio and her nervousness about it. Mentions people she has interviewed and discusses retirement. This interview was a pilot for the project 'Radio-people', though no further recordings were made. Title supplied by library. Interviewer(s) - Brent Siddall Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Interview(s). Search dates: 14/08/1995

Date: 1991

By: Baskerville, Rachel, 1951-; Rowe, Shirley Precey, 1911-1992

Reference: OHColl-1519-01

Description: A sound recording of Shirley Rowe, aged 80, speaking about her family and life in early Wellington. Mentions Roxburgh Street, Clay Point, Cuba Street, Hutt Road and Oriental Bay. Also describes a trip to Whangārei. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 event(s). 1 C60 cassette(s) Side A only. 1 printed abstract(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - awaiting description. Provenance: Rachel Baskerville is the daughter of Shirley Rowe. Search dates: 01/01/1991 - 31/12/1991

Date: 12 April 1990

By: Anton, Sybil Edith, 1901-1999; Hoskins, Barbara, active 1941-2015

Reference: OHColl-1522-01

Description: An interview with Sybil Edith Anton (née Nimmo) discussing her life in Wellington throughout the 20th century. Mentions Thorndon, Karori, Eastbourne, Wadestown, Berhampore and Island Bay. Interviewed by her daughter, Barbara Hoskins. Title supplied by Library. Location - Island Bay. Quantity: 2 compact disc(s). 1 Interview(s). 1 printed abstract(s). Transfers: Cover insert separated to OHA-9347.. Search dates: 12/04/1990

Date: 1986

From: Society for Research on Women: Records

Reference: fMS-Papers-12914

Description: Comprises papers relating to the preparation of a brochure to accompany the Women Walk event in 1984. Title supplied by Library. Arrangement: Delivered to Library in Fuji Film box. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Transfers: The folder from which the material was removed is at Library reference MS-Papers-12914-5.. Processing information: Contents removed from box and placed into acid-free folder for storage and preservation reasons. Material has been separated for storage reasons.

Date: Date unknown

From: Recording of Jessie Longton née Blyth

Reference: OHC-031967

Description: Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 audiocassette(s). Processing information: Description created from item label/housing. Item has not been previewed as part of processing. Write-protection tab removed by Library.

Date: [ca 1950s-1980s]

From: McEwen, Jock Malcolm, 1915-2010: Collection

By: New Zealand. National Publicity Studios

Reference: PAColl-6056-07

Description: Photographs taken circa 1950-1989 of Jock McEwen as Secretary of Island Territories and Resident Commissioner of Nuie; as a dignitary at the 1965 Commonwealth Parilamentary Conference in Wellington; and as Secretary of Māori Affairs attending Waitangi Celebrations. Includes two colour photographs of New Zealand government ministers and dignitaries, circa 1980s. One of the photographs includes Jock McEwen. Also contains photographs of Māori gatherings and anniversaries at Tanenuiarangi meeting house at Maungapohatu; Tūrangawaewae marae in Ngāruawāhia; Te Tokanganui a noho marae in Te Kūiti; Māori kapa haka groups entertaining dignitaries at the 1965 Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Wellington; and kapa haka performers rehearsing for Waitangi Day celebrations. Some of the images are annotated on the reverse, and a number of images have been taken by the New Zealand National Publicity Studios of Wellington. Also enclosed is a letter addressed to Jock McEwen, relating to photographs of the 1965 Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Wellington. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 38 b&w original photographic print(s). 2 colour original photographic print(s). Processing information: Letter found with photographic print at PAColl-6056-07-23 has been placed in an acid free enclosure alongside the print.

Date: 1983-2019

From: Soroptimist International of Wellington : Records

Reference: MS-Papers-12786

Description: Comprises correspondence, media releases, newsletters and President's reports from Soroptimist International of Wellington. Several documents pertain to the 75th and 80th club birthday celebrations held in 2014 and 2019. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Handwritten letters, typescripts

Date: 1924-1928

From: Weeks, Ernest R : Testimonials, articles and pamphlets

Reference: MS-Papers-12806

Description: Contains four documents relating to Reverend Ernest R Weeks. Two of the documents are articles: -'The British Missionary', October 1924 concerning Ernest R Week's appointment to Terrace Congregational Church -'The New Zealand Congregationalist', December 1927 which discusses Reverend Week's ministry at the Terrace Church Wellington The remaining two documents are pamphlets: - Pamphlet published by The Royal NZ Society for the Health of Women and Children (Karitane), March 1924, giving a short account of the Society's work - Pamphlet published by the Central Baptist Church of Wellington, June 1928 which discusses baptismal regeneration, a news update relating to various Baptist church chapters both locally and internationally, and a poem by Thomas Bracken. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Two printed articles and two pamphlets.

Date: 1948

From: Boivin, Victor George, -1964: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-12821-4

Description: Airmail letters and aerograms from Victor Boivin to his family in Wellington during 1948. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Processing information: The aerograms were folded and the letters were enclosed in envelopes, and these were all housed in a larger envelope annotated “Victors letters and diaries, 1948”. The correspondence was unfolded and removed from envelopes for conservation reasons. The original annotated envelope is included in this folder.

Date: 1966-1972

By: Borra, Maxwell Grahame, 1932-2017; Wellington G&S Light Opera (WGSLO)

Reference: ATL-Group-00808

Description: Comprises eight cassette recordings of Gilbert and Sullivan operas performed in Wellington. Includes 'Iolanthe' (1966), 'Yeoman of the Guard' (1967), 'The Mikado' (1968), and 'Trial by Jury' (1972). These are most likely cassette copies made from the original recordings made on a different format. Title supplied by Library. Maxwell Borra studied singing under Hamilton Dickson and was a member of Wellington Gilbert & Sullivan Light Opera and the Hamilton Dickson Light Opera Singers. Quantity: 5 C90 cassette(s). 3 C60 cassette(s). Provenance: Jeff Borra is Maxwell Borra's Son. Sarah Lean is Jeff's partner.

Date: [ca 1920 to 1955]

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

Reference: PAColl-0639-12

Description: Includes photographs showing Wellington decorated for the Royal visit, 1953-54, railways, Wellington Botanic Garden, the National Museum and Carillon, Māori and Pakeha buildings and monuments, theatre and theatrical productions, and ships. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 168 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: [ca 1920 to 1950]

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

Reference: PAColl-0639-01

Description: Includes photographs showing ships at Wellington port and images from the Byrd Antarctic Expedition. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 69 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: [ca 1920 to 1930]

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

Reference: PAColl-0639-55

Description: Subjects include buildings damaged from the Napier earthquake, Wellington city and Botanical Gardens, early ANZAC days, sports and leisure activities, aircraft, ships, railways, and landscapes. Also has a small group of photos of First Nations people in Wellington, and a trip to England via the Suez Canal. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 494 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: [ca 1920 to 1930]

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

Reference: PAColl-0639-54

Description: Subjects include buildings damaged from the Napier earthquake, Wellington city and Botanical Gardens, early ANZAC days, sports and leisure activities, aircraft, ships, railways, and landscapes. Also has a small group of photos of First Nations people in Wellington, and a trip to England via the Suez Canal. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 153 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: [ca 1920 to 1930]

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

Reference: PAColl-0639-52

Description: Subjects include buildings damaged from the Napier earthquake, Wellington city and Botanical Gardens, early ANZAC days, sports and leisure activities, aircraft, ships, railways, and landscapes. Also has a small group of photos of First Nations people in Wellington, and a trip to England via the Suez Canal. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 502 b&w original photographic print(s).