Souvenirs (Keepsakes) - New Zealand

Date: [late 1940s-1950s], 1967

From: Mosen, Neville Herbert, 1914-2004: Photographs

Reference: PAColl-9924-3

Description: A range of photographs taken in New Zealand, particularly scenes in the Ruapehu district. Most taken taken about 1940s-1950s. One taken circa 1967. Most photographs probably taken by by Neville Mosen. Some may have been collected by him. Also two images entered into photographic competitions by Mosen. Also a set of 10 handcoloured images, chiefly images taken in the Ruapehu district. Includes: one of Raetihi one of the Mahuia Rapids one of the bridge over the Ohakune Stream one of the Chateau Tongariro hotel at Whakapapa, Ruapehu one of a ship, possibly during a stranding at Wanganui one of a United States Air Force aeroplane on the tarmac two of top dressing at Raetihi one of a woman at Ketetahi Springs, Mount Tongariro one of marching girls, possibly at Ohakune one of a native clematis in flower one of a steam boat, possibly a paddle steamer one of the Huka Falls one of the power station for Raetihi one of a window display in a retailer's window (appears to be a stationery/book/recording/watch repair shop) showing games, books etc and a sign reading 'Remember the royal visit.' Quantity: 24 b&w original photographic print(s). 1 colour original photographic print(s). 10 b&w original photographic print(s) hand coloured. Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: 1914 - 1919

From: Simonds, Sheila, active 2005: Collection

Reference: Objects-0900

Description: "Maker(s) not identified. One circular sweetheart brooch dating from the First World War, in silver and tortoiseshell. Design features fern leaves, crown, and a banner with text reading 'Onward'." Title supplied by Library. Inscriptions: Verso - Text stamped into reverse reads; 'C&[?]' alongside three hallmarks, and 'Paten[t]'. Quantity: 1 object(s). Physical Description: Silver, tortoiseshell, metal and enamel, 8 x 27mm diameter Transfers: From PAColl-10048. Processing information: Description edited as part of Curios and Objects survey, 2023. Previous reference: Curios-045-004-1/2. Previous title: Simonds, Sheila, fl 2005 :[Two World War I sweetheart badges. 1914-1918].

Date: 1960

From: Kelly, Jim and Glenys: Transparencies of locations in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, and memorabilia of the TSS 'Monowai'

Reference: MS-Papers-12010-2

Description: Three booklets - passenger list, information for passengers, and gala dinner souvenir menu - from TSS 'Monowai' South Pacific Winter Cruise 2 - 19 June 1960. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: 1 folder containing 3 printed items. The menu is printed in black and white; the other 2 items have coloured covers. The information for passengers pamphlet includes photographic images of the ship.

Date: 1970 - 1975

From: Air New Zealand Ltd: [Ephemera of quarto size, timetables and advertising relating to Air New Zealand flights, routes and aircraft]

By: Harvey, Norman Bruce, 1931-

Reference: Eph-B-AVIATION-ANZ-1970-01

Description: Pamphlet illustrated with photographs of merchandise available at the Air New Zealand Jet Shop, including patterned rugs, sheepskin seat covers, brush and comb sets with Maori motifs, jigsaw puzzles, bags, t-shirts, suitcases, honey packs, desk sets, paua shell cufflinks, kotiate (Maori war club), pocket cassette recorder, shaver, perfumes, cigarette box with carved Maori design, cigarette lighter, tie rack, dolls dressed in traditional costumes of Maori, Tahitian and Hawaiian peoples. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs on trifold pamphlet folded to 255 x 160 mm..

Date: 1966

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

Reference: B-137-316

Description: Shows vignettes relating to the visit of women badminton players from around the world. Shows a team of women welcoming players off a plane "in traditional style", giving them typical New Zealand hospitality (showing them New Zealand-made carpets and pointing out the scenery; feeding them with tea and pavlova lavishing gifts of handcarved kiwi, paua and greenstone jewellery), but then not being able to provide shuttlecocks for the games, because imports of these are restricted. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing 433 x 295 mm, on sheet 500 x 363 mm.

Date: 1963

From: New Zealand. Tourist and Publicity Department :Discover fabulous New Zealand, the wonderland of the Pacific. Produced by the New Zealand Department of Tourist and Publicity. Printed by Whitcombe and Tombs, Wellington, New Zealand [1963]

Reference: Eph-A-TOURISM-NZ-1963-02-back

Description: Main image show a woman hugging a kiwi, in front of a map of the world framed with native flowers. There is a border of Maori carving beneath that main image. At lower left is an example of the range of souvenirs available for purchase in New Zealand. Extended Title - From its "Discover fabulous New Zealand, the wonderland of the Pacific" [1963], back cover Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Colour photolithograph, 203 x 195 mm.

Date: [ca 19 December 1951]

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

Reference: 114/400/07-G

Description: An airline pilot issuing passports as souvenirs to a boy and girl. Photographed circa 19 December 1951 by an Evening Post photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 3.25 x 4.25 inches

Date: [Ca 1960s]

From: Reed, Alfred Hamish (Sir), 1875-1975 : Papers

Reference: 75-053-4-002

Description: Pamphlet advertising souvenirs of New Zealand, includes price list for Maori tikis, brooches and desk knives; one sheet folded into four pages Source of title - Title transcribed from item Quantity: 1 piece. Physical Description: Printed material

From: K E Niven and Co :Commercial negatives

Reference: 1/2-211755-F

Description: Maori souvenir - wahine seated on rock, photographed by K E Niven and Co of Wellington. Description from negative envelope and studio card index. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative Finding Aids: Studio card index: Standard Processes no 4582.

Date: 3 October 1950

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

Reference: 114/203/10-G

Description: Certificate commemorating TEAL's (Tasman Empire Airlines Ltd) inaugural Wellington to Sydney flight on the 3rd of October 1950. Photographed by an Evening Post staff photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 3.25 x 4.25 inches

Date: 2013

From: Winter, Mark, 1958- : Digital cartoons published in the Southland Times and other papers

By: Southland times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0024135

Description: Shows a stuffed kiwi souvenir with the words, 'Stuffed Toys DOC ditches NZ-made souvenirs in favour of products sourced from Asia'. Context: The Department of Conservation (DOC) has decided to stop carrying products from Rotorua-based company Rozcraft, in favour of selling less expensive souvenirs sourced from Asia. Many of Rozcraft's materials include fur from possums killed as part of DOC's campaign to control the pest. (Stuff.co.nz, 3 Mar 2013) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0024129

Description: A man surrounded by a group of onlookers modifies a billboard that reads, '100% pure' with a sign covering the word 'pure' and replacing it with the word, 'crazy'. A heading at the top of the cartoon reads, 'DOC ditches NZ-made souvenirs for cheap foreign-made ones'. Context: The Department of Conservation (DOC) has decided to stop carrying products from Rotorua-based company Rozcraft, in favour of selling less expensive souvenirs sourced from Asia. Many of Rozcraft's materials include fur from possums killed as part of DOC's campaign to control the pest. (Stuff.co.nz, 3 Mar 2013) Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1960-1969

Reference: Eph-C-TOURISM-NZ-1960s-02

Description: Child's handkerchief showing a map of New Zealand with eight centres named: Dargaville, Auckland, Rotorua, Napier, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, Invercargill. Shows illustrations of a kiwi with its egg, a tiki, a whare, a war canoe and a teko teko. The background colour is pink. Date based on material accompanying this donation. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Relief print on fabric, 280 x 285 mm. Transfers: Other material of the same provenance included 1960s Red Cross certificates housed at Eph-A-RED-CROSS.

Date: July 1947

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-08333-F

Description: Photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, ¼ plate

Date: 1963

From: Westra, Ans, 1936-2023: Photographs

Reference: AWM-0226-F

Description: Images show scenes from Ohinemutu and Whakarewarewa, Rotorua, taken in 1963 by Ans Westra. Unless otherwise stated all persons are unidentified. Frames 1-6 are taken in Ohinemutu. They show children in a bathhouse. Frames 7- 12 are taken in Whakarewarewa and include; a woman who is holding an umbrella, a woman and a child operating what appears to be a souvenir stall, and a girl standing by a carved fence post. Source of descriptive information - Notes written by Westra and filed with proof sheets. Quantity: 4 b&w original negative(s) 120 strips containing 12 images. Physical Description: Cellulose acetate roll film

Date: 2011

From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons

By: Setford News Photo Agency

Reference: DCDL-0018925

Description: Two Chinese businessmen chat as they walk across a square in Beijing maybe. One says 'Rugby World Cup a joyous occasion with flags waving, caps, shirts & scarves! Pity China not there.' The second man says 'We are! Merchandise all made in China. Joyous!' Context: Close Up reporter Kate Blacks World Cup memorabilia is not made in New Zealand - it's made in China. (TVNZ June 27 2011) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1900 - 1915

By: Iles, Arthur James, 1870-1943; George Hadfield & Company; Johnston, L A (Mrs), active 1957

Reference: ATL-Group-00793

Description: Plates show: 1. Maggie & Bella, Rotorua guides (with Lake Taupo, Lake Rotorua, Lake Manapouri, Lake Wanaka, and four other Maori portraits around the rim; including Tuari Netana, Tuterei Karewa) 2. A Maori maiden, N.Z. (with the same rim decoration) 3. Maori mother and child (with the same rim decoration) 4. Sophia, Rotorua guide (with the same rim decoration) 5. Shows a head-and-shoulders portrait of the Ngāti Maru chief Matene Te Nga. These 'bowl plates' were probably made in England. They were manufactured for a short period, between 1900 and 1905. Iles may have had them made overseas with a licence to print them with his own designs. The same images were also produced on plates with a different border of native flowers and birds. An additional plate with 'Maori chief' (Matenga) after a photograph by Iles has also been recorded. It includes the statement Published for Iles Rotorua by George Hadfield Wellington. (Information from Jim Jordan, an American collector of early tin plates, October-November 2013) Dating: Iles moved to Rotorua in 1901. The plates seem to have been manufactured until about 1905 Arrangement: Collection created by Library to bring together two separate donations. Objects-0265 to Objects-0268 donated in 1957; Objects-0269 donated in 2016. Quantity: 4 curio(s). Physical Description: Offset lithographs on tin plates, each 260 mm diameter, x 20 mm deep. Processing information: Description edited as part of Curios and Objects survey, 2022. Description edited as part of Curios and Objects survey, 2022. Previous reference: Curios-013-003.