Beauty contestants

Date: 1930-1953

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-146

Description: Photographs taken for publication in NZ Free Lance between 1930 and 1953. Includes two photographs taken at Bradshaw-Holland wedding, 1951; bride & groom (Jowett wedding); Sugeon-Commander R Buddle; Mr & Mrs W Sutherland, 1953; skaters at the opening of the Timaru Indoor Ice Skating Rink, Apr 1951; Jack Hurley's horse `Barras' competiting at Diamond Jubilee Show, Palmerston North, Nov 1950; `Lady Redwin' the best school pony at the Royal Agricultural Show, Auckland 1951 carrying John Davis, Charlie Swanson & Garrie Bowrie. Also delegates at meeting of the primary-producing groups, published in NZ Free Lance, 9 Oct 1946 (include N F Taylor of Waikato; H E Blyde of North Taranaki; E McCullam of South Taranaki. C H Crawford of Takapau, Hawke's Bay; P S Plummer of Waipawa; R W Kebbel of Wairarapa. W N Perry of Cambridge; A P O'Shea of Wellington; B V Cooksley of Wellington; W W Mulholland of Wellington). Also A H Ward (Director of Herd Improvement) and H W Davey of Hamilton, at Dominion Dairy Conference, 1949. Group photograph of Sunlight League Committee, 1940s; gymnastic display by PT instructors of RNZN, 1950. Quantity: 30 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: 1923

From: Hull-Brown, Ian Norman: Collection

Reference: Eph-A-MUSIC-Hull-Brown-1923-01

Description: Folded card, listing inside a programme of 14 dances, with space for a partner's name. There is also an inserted calendar card for 1923, with advertising for Pompeia perfume (L.T. Piver, Paris), whose "Muguet" originally perfumed the card. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print, on folded card 90 x 52 mm.

Date: [ca 1957]

By: Pearse, Ben, active 1957-1987

Reference: PAColl-6976

Description: Scenes of the jubilee of a convent school (possibly St Patrick's) and of Blaketown and its school in 1957. The convent reunion shows ex-pupils grouped by the year they attended the school, a dinner, a table of trophies etc. The Blaketown jubilee is marked by a procession of floats, the creation of a Miss Jubilee, a dinner etc. Also included are a two older copy negatives of Greymouth and scenes on the wharves with what may be a shipwreck and the grounded vessel the Abel Tasman. Photographer unknown. Arrangement: Negatives housed at 1/4-059346 to 059428. Quantity: 2 container(s) of negatives. Physical Description: Film and glass negatives Transfers: File print at PAColl-4384. Processing information: Description updated 5 April 2023 following information provided by the donor.

Date: 1990 - 1997

By: Broadsheet (Auckland, N.Z.); Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Nisbet, Alastair, 1958-; Kerr, Robert Edward, 1951-; Alston, Sharon Kathleen, 1948-1995; Lowry, Vanya, 1943-; Preston, Gaylene Mary, 1947-; Courtney, Helen Kathleen, 1952-2020; McLeod, Rosemary Margaret, 1949-

Reference: H-707-001/034

Description: Variety of cartoons commenting on the political and social issues of the time from a feminist perspective. Sexual harassment in the work place; a time-line across history of the political, religious and sexual treatment of women; man gets blown-up into a balloon; running the home like a business; women are the stronger sex?; woman fights an armoured knight on a horse; Michelangelo sculpts a naked man with an exaggerated penis; Women's Liberation; persecution against homosexuals likened to that perpetrated by the Nazi regime and the medieval church; Lesbian Nation; media interviewer, Brian Edwards leads a TV programme on the Women's Movement; Muldoon drinks a glass of wine bottled to commemorate Women's Suffrage Day, Sept. 19; while the men discuss world revolution, a woman pour them tea; the double violation of rape victims by their attacker and then by the justice system; the female anatomy exposed to a room full of male doctors; church women protest against feminism challenging the family and traditional roles of women; justice for some, but not for women; the feminist backlash; pay equity; perhaps god is a man after all - three wishes; May I have my rights, please? apologetic feminism; justice not weighted equally for all; issues around sexual reproduction and the Royal Commission Report; women unite to resist the intrusion of the SIS (Special Intelligence Service); Muldoon's legacy to New Zealand women; sex roles reversed in the shearing shed; abortions; National Party tramples on New Zealand women; position of women in Iran; genital mutilation; the 1979 budget - what's in it for women; SPUC anti-abortion rally likened to a Ku Klux Klan rally with hoods and burning torches; the marriage trap; psychology and the oppression of women. Quantity: 34 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: Photocopies in various sizes

Date: 1950

By: Carr, Merle, 1931-

Reference: PAColl-5841

Description: Merle Perry won the Virginia Mayo Beach Personality Quest at the Civic Theatre, Auckland, on 28 January 1950. The prize was a trip to Australia by Tasman Empire Airways Limited flying boat. The photographs document the competition and the trip. American actress Virigina Mayo was a popular movie star during the 1940s to1950s. An Auckland based beauty contest using her name was held circa 1950. Quantity: 5 b&w original photographic print(s) 1 hand-coloured. 2 photocopy/ies.

Date: 1960-1985

By: Stott, David, active 1960-2004

Reference: MS-Group-1296

Description: Comprise (i) two large scrapbooks recording Mr Stott's promotional work as sales manager from 1964 for the Wellington department store of Kirkcaldie and Stains Ltd. Include clippings of advertisements, correspondence, tasklists, notes and photographs. (ii) Printed promotional and working papers relating to the beauty and model contests 1960-1964, and those of 1965 and 1979-1981, with which Mr Stott was involved, including the Miss Wellington and Miss New Zealand contests These were partially sponsored by department stores and run by Joe Brown Enterprises Ltd in Dunedin. Also, autographed programme from the Torvill and Dean tour of 1985. Source of title - Supplied by Library Quantity: 2 volume(s). 2 folder(s). 0.10 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, Typescript, printed matter, photos Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donation, Mr David Stott, Auckland, 2004 Transfers: To Photographic Archive - Photographs of Miss World and Miss Wellington contests.

Date: 1990 - 1997

By: Broadsheet (Auckland, N.Z.); Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Nisbet, Alastair, 1958-; Kerr, Robert Edward, 1951-; Alston, Sharon Kathleen, 1948-1995; Walker, Susan, active 1990s; Fowlie, Karen, 1990s; Quillin, Viv, active 1980s-1990s; Chanwai-Earle, Lynda, 1965-; Seule, Juliet, active 1990s; Sorzano, Rigel, active 1990s; Rhonda, active 1990s; Chadwick, Rona, active 1990s; Hollander, Nicole, active 1990s; Fleming, Jacky, active 1990s; Horacek, active 1990s; Jackson, Cath, active 1990s; Vania, Rustam, active 1990s; Peterson, Nancy, active 1980-1990s; Lowry, Vanya, 1943-

Reference: H-709-001/033

Description: Variety of cartoons commenting on the political and social issues of the time from a feminist perspective. National Women's Cervical Cancer inquiry, the value of women's experience in the work field when dealing with employers who are predominantly worried about a woman's period being heavy; questioning the relevance of Aids education information for lesbians; family discussion about orgasms; sexual harassment in the work place and the Employment Contracts Act; what are the options for a home-maker if her husband leaves her for another woman; ACC claims; men, women and housework; the stress of being too busy with activities and commitments; verbal abuse; siblings argue about being lesbian; 1993 - what women have to celebrate in Suffrage Year with Jenny Shipley and Ruth Richardson at the political helm; women can vote but thewy still remain disadvantaged in many areas; growing older; women respond to the Bobbitt Case (where a women cut off her partners penis); how lesbians can often feel inadequate when reading lesbian erotica books; being an independent, aggressive, adventurous girl doesn't win you many friends; men express themselves as women did in the 70's, but they're still slow to share their goodies with women; feminist collectives; never give up; 12 week campaign for maternity leave; seeking to silence her biological clock; pay equity; women and girls' self defence; beauty contests; the tree of life is a woman; wife slavery; a spell of warts for rich people; Women's Liberation targets your mother, sister and girl friend; Maori Women's Welfare League Conference poster, 1982; women lifting wieghts; dealing to a wolf whistler. Quantity: 33 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: Photocopies in various sizes

Date: 1934 - 1935

From: [Programmes and ephemera relating to lifesaving, surf life-saving, including programmes of the New Zealand Surf Life Saving Association. 1935-1939]

Reference: Eph-A-LIFESAVING-1935-01-3

Description: Shows back view of four women standing in bathing costumes and white high heeled shoes. Extended Title - From N.Z. Surf Life-saving Association Championship carnival, Fitzroy Beach, New Plymouth .. official programme ... 1935. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) in programme.. Physical Description: Photolithograph 213 x 140 mm.

Date: 2016

By: Woodville Examiner (Newspaper)

Reference: Eph-B-FOOD-2016-01

Description: Plastic bag featuring the logo of a factory with a high smoking chimney. The large image on the front of the bag shows a beauty contestant with streaming mascara, grimacing as she raises her fists, possibly in triumph. On the back of the bag, the contact details of the Best Ugly Bagels HQ at the corner of Wellesley and Nelson Streets in Auckland are given. This example has an added "Best before" sticker for 27 October 2016. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print on plastic cellophane bag, 290 x 128 mm.

Date: 1971 - 1972

By: Minhinnick, Gordon Edward George (Sir), 1902-1992; New Zealand herald (Newspaper); Heath, Eric Walmsley, 1923-

Reference: A-290-101/106

Description: Includes cartoons about army training (Soldier Sam), energy sources for electricity, car sales regulations, politicians, defamation and cartoonists, protests against French nuclear testing and the national debt. Quantity: 6 bromides. Physical Description: 5 bromides approximately 270 x 370 and one bromide 138 x 370 mm.

Date: 1971

From: Minhinnick Gordon Edward George (Sir), 1902-1992:Six cartoons published in the New Zealand Herald between September 1971 and July 1972.

Reference: A-290-101

Description: Shows Sam leading other soldiers on an exercise creeping up on a young woman seated on a rock. He motions his followers to stop, and holds up a sign reading "Booby trap!" As well as indicating a deceptive ambush when paired with the word "trap", the word "booby" can also be used for the female breast. Other Titles - New Zealand; September Quantity: 1 bromide. Physical Description: Bromide photograph, 137 x 374 mm

Date: 1925-1951

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

By: Roberts, Jack Debnam Stewart, 1891-1980

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-227

Description: Photographs taken for publication in the New Zealand Free Lance in 1925-1951 Series of photographs taken when the interisland steamer Rangatira ran aground at headland of Pigeon Bay and passengers were rescued by the Waimarino, Jan 1941. Finalists in Miss New Zealand quest, 1949; remains of miners' homes at Arrowtown, 1949 (photographer J D S Roberts); sampling wool at Loan Mercantile warehouse, 1949; group photo of Marlborough Trotting Club Jubilee committee, 1950 (all named on verso); outlet of Lake Waikaremoana; women's freestyle event at Centennial Games swimming carnival, 1951; group photo of Canterbury Centennial committe (all named on verso), 1950; Mr Langdon-Lane of Molesworth Station with his granddaughter, 1946; Bishop Williams of Waiapu with Major-General Sir Andrew Russell, 1935; Ralph Birken, 1939; state-housing; Calgary stampede; Sir Henry & Lady Wigram, 1934; Major P C Wren (author); Miss Lyle and Miss Round on Miramar tennis courts, 1934; Mr Attmore (Mayor of Otaki) & Mr Hislop (Mayor of Wellington). Series of photographs taken on the Chatham Islands - Children at Te Awatea School with their teacher F Still; Hon H G Mason with Dr G Davies; E Seymour; Clara Huff; Hon W E Parry with his private secretary D Paul and Seaton Henderson, chairman of Chatham County Council, 1946. Senor de la Cierva (inventor of autogyro aeroplane), pilot Captain F T Courtney and Air Minister Sir Samuel Hoare at Farnborough, England, 1925; Colonel James C Fitzmaurice and his co-pilot Flight-Sergeant Eric M Bonar who took part in Melbourne Centenary Air Rce, 1934; Flying-Officer R G Whitehead (Wellington) and R Nicholl (Sydney) after their Trans-Tasman flight, 1934; British airmen Scott and Mollison at Lympne Aerodrome, 1930s; Squadron Leader `Tiny' White with Squadron Leader T M Wilkes, Director of Civil Aviation, and Mr Beau Shiel before White left to fly Sir Charles Kingford Smith's Wackett Codock plane across the Tasman, 1933. Quantity: 49 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: 1980 - 1989

By: Alston, Sharon Kathleen, 1948-1995; Awatere-Huata, Donna Lynn, 1949-; New Zealand mail (Newspaper); Crimp, Daryl, 1958-; Courtney, Helen Kathleen, 1952-2020; Broadsheet (Auckland, N.Z.)

Reference: H-708-001/063

Description: The link in some Doctor's minds between obstetrics and psychiatric services for women, the American war machine and equal rights, woman stands strongly holding Equal Rights Ammendment Act banner, wet t-shirt days, a man lays down his conditions for supporting women, Donna Awatere jogging, woman adjusts bra strap - Napolean stance, sexual harassment, the right-wing back-lash, equal rights ammendment, valuing women's work, god created man in his image - shows a less than handsome speciman, Master Builders cancel their Annual Dinner rather than have women builders attending as directed by the Human Rights Commission, Monopoly game shows discrimination in the work place, dealing with sexist comments, middle-class feminists discuss feminism in relation to working-class women, are woman the stronger sex?, pay equity, various reactions to women 'coming out' as lesbians, sexually transmitted diseases can affect anybody, assertiveness, tampons seen as rip-offs, political issues sweapt under the carpet by the police riot sqauds and politicians, how an artist feels about being categorized, sexual abuse, rape, 1982 Miss Auckland Beauty Contest, Rob Muldoon chokes on wine specially made for Women's Suffrage Day celebrations, Women's Suffrage 1883 cartoon, Doctor's reactions to their clients being lesbian, don't get mad - get even, female knight slays the 'sweating' monster, where housework fits into your life, the revictimisation of the rape-victim by the legal fraternity, a mans view on his wife joining a feminist group, holding men by the short and curlies - do they like it?, the joy and pain of feminist collectives, the pathway for women in management, reaction to fundamentalist right-wing preaching, women demand child-care facilities, mainstream news coverage is not representative of majority female views, anti-gay petition low on credibility, stop sexual harassment movement, RSI (repetitive strain injury) in the work place, Men define women through the scent industry, 'Sylvia' challenges the television to surprise her, men try to understand the reality of being a woman, fictitious characters perpetrate roles of unfaithful men and long suffering women, women discuss cosmetic efforts to reduce wrinkles, current politicians seem a poor selection to vote for, positive discrimination for women in the workplace, life for women in turn of the century America, domesticity, nationalism and dope smoking, women force the door open on the medical skeltons cupboard, restructuring, a man tries to understand what women want, programming for women in broadcasting almost non-existent, the homeless pray for the Minister of Housing (Helen Clark) just in case (she becomes Prime Minister?), on Trotter says the free market will provide more opportunities for the disadvantaged, Treasury considers Pay Equity, Abortion law reform moves at a snails pace, child asks her mother's butch lesbian partner what a 'diesal dyke' is in the supermarket que, the increased risk of breast cancer after prolonged use of the Pill, front page news - All Black blows his own nose Quantity: 63 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: Photocopies of various sizes

Date: 20 Aug 1910

By: Zachariah, Joseph, 1867-1965

Reference: PAColl-10353

Description: Photographic portrait of Miss Eileen Foley - candidate for the 'New Zealand Times' Tour Competition - by Joseph Zachariah of Wellington, dated 20 August 1910. Image shows the subject seated on a bench twisting uppper torso to face camera, while holding a small purse. The subject is wearing a dark coloured full-length dress with a light coloured collar, a dark hat decorated with a bunch of light coloured feathers, while also wearing a wristwatch, and a ring on the middle finger of her left hand. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Inscriptions: Recto - centre - To Gertie With Best wishes from Eileen & "Lea"; Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Miss Eileen Foley - Candidate for the 'New Zealand Times' Tour Competition: "ZAK" phot. protd Welln N.Z. 20. 8. 1910 Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Photographic print with postcard back "New Zealand Post Card", with piece of red silk ribbon and gold braiding tied on through two holes piercing upper portion of image. Provenance: Purchased from Anah Dunsheath Rare Books, 2015. No further provenance information available.

Date: 1970 - 1979

Reference: Eph-B-BEAUTY-CONTESTS-1970s

Description: Includes: 1970: Miss New Zealand. Programme (With cover photograph of 1969 Miss New Zealand Carole Robinson, and featuring entertainers Tui Fox and Eddie Low). 1972: Miss New Zealand programme (With Miss New Zealand 1971 Linda Ritchie on the front cover, and featuring entertainers Jim McNaught, Billy Peters All-Maori Show Band, Bunny Walters, Eddie Low, and Prince Tui Teka) Quantity: 2 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklets approximately 240 x 180 mm.

Reference: Eph-A-BEAUTY-CONTESTS

Description: Not yet listed Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1969

Reference: Eph-D-VARIETY-1969-01

Description: Poster advertising a variety show featuring "eleven of New Zealand's most beautiful girls, plus N.Z.'s top entertainers in the glamour show of the year ...". There are photographs of each of the provincial beauties, and photographs of the entertainers: Howard Morrison, Eddie Low, The Tikiwis, John Hore, and Les Thomas. At lower left is a photograph of the Fiat 500, to be given to Miss New Zealand 1969. The logo for Air New Zealand is in the two top corners of the poster. Date confirmed by perpetual calendar. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print, 597 x 457 mm.

Date: 1971

Reference: Eph-D-BEAUTY-CONTESTS-1971-01

Description: Poster shows a full length photograph of Miss World 1970, Jennifer Hosten. It lists the performers involved in the show: Hogsnort Rupert, Eddie Low, Jim McNaught, Lesley Mettam, Billy Peters & his all Maori Show Band. The show was presented by Rothmans. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print on glossy paper, 635 x 305 mm. Provenance: Purchased on Trademe in 2016.

Date: 12 May 1960

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: EP/1960/1780-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, 6.5 x 6.5 cm

Date: between 1962-1976

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: EP-Amusements-Beauty contests,1962-1976

Description: Photographs relating to beauty contests held between 1962-1976, compiled for internal use by the library of the Evening Post newspaper.