Schmidt, Herman John, 1872-1959

Date: [ca 1942]

By: Schmidt, Herman John, 1872-1959

Reference: PAColl-9894

Description: Portrait of Jack McLean, wrestling referee and proprietor of Auto Tyre Service, 21 Pitt Street, Auckland. Photograph taken ca 1942 by Schmidt Studios, Auckland. The photograph bears Mr McLean's signature. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Schmidt Studios Auckland; Recto - bottom right - Jack McLean Wrestling Referee 1942; Verso - bottom centre - Auto Tyre Service 21 Pitt Street Operated by J. McLean Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 14 x 8.9 cm Provenance: Purchased at auction, 2011 Transfers: Collection as a whole received by Photographic Archive; material transferred to other sections from here - To Ephemera Collection - Six postcards of professional wrestlers.

Date: 1890s-1954

By: Ramsden, George Eric Oakes, 1898-1962; Schmidt, Herman John, 1872-1959; Tyree Brothers (Firm); Hinge, Leslie, 1868-1942; New Zealand herald (Newspaper); Tesla Studios; Photo News Ltd; Price Picture News (Firm)

Reference: PAColl-7488

Description: Photographs of Sir Peter Buck, his family, friends and colleagues. Includes photographs of his services with the New Zealand Pioneer Battalion, life in Hawaii when working with the Bishop Museum, knighthood, and tangi. Also includes photographs of Huria Matenga, Sir Bernard Freyberg, Sir Peter Fraser, Sir Apirana Ngata and the Prince of Wales. Among the photographers represented are Hermann Schmidt, Tyree Brothers, Leslie Hinge, New Zealand Herald, Tesla Studio, and Price Picture News (New York). Quantity: 39 b&w original photographic print(s). Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-0181 (Papers of Eric Ramsden).

Date: [ca 1903]

From: Ranfurly family: Collection

By: Schmidt, Herman John, 1872-1959

Reference: PA1-f-194-41

Description: Lady Constance Knox, Lady Eileen Knox, Lord Northland, and their dog, Jock, in front of Government House, Auckland. Two photographs taken between 1897 and 1903 by Herman John Schmidt of Auckland. The left photograph (PA1-f-194-41-1) shows the entire group; the right-hand photograph (PA1-f-194-41-2) shows Lady Eileen and Jock. At the time these photographs were taken, the studio was still operating as the Charles Hemus studio, although Herman Schmidt was the active photographer. These photographs were taken on the same day as those in PA1-f-194-36 (the easel sits in the doorway in all four images). Inscriptions: Album page - top left - Auckland Quantity: 2 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Two photographs mounted on album page, 27.2 x 35.9 cm (page size)

Date: [Between 1897 and 1903]

From: Ranfurly family: Collection

By: Schmidt, Herman John, 1872-1959

Reference: PA1-f-194-36

Description: Lady Constance Knox mounted on her horse Bruno, in the garden of Government House, Auckland. Two photographs taken between 1897 and 1903 by Herman John Schmidt of Auckland. In the upper photograph (PA1-f-194-36-1) horse and rider are facing left; in the lower photograph (PA1-f-194-36-2) they are facing right. Source of descriptive information - Photographer identified from PA1-f-194-33, which was taken at the same time. At the time this photograph was taken, the studio was still operating as the Charles Hemus studio, although Herman Schmidt was the active photographer. Inscriptions: Album page - top right - Lady Constance Knox Quantity: 2 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Two photographs mounted on album page, 27.2 x 35.9 cm (page size)

Date: [Between 1897 and 1903]

From: Ranfurly family: Collection

By: Schmidt, Herman John, 1872-1959

Reference: PA1-f-194-22

Description: Government House, Auckland. Two photographs taken between 1897 and 1903 by Herman John Schmidt of Auckland. The upper photograph (PA1-f-194-22-1) shows the front of the house looking from the north east; the lower photograph (PA1-f-194-22-2) shows the house and gardens looking from the west. At the time these photographs were taken, the studio was still operating as the Charles Hemus studio, although Herman Schmidt was the active photographer. Inscriptions: Album page - top right - Government House, Auckland [inscription runs across two pages] Quantity: 2 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Two photographs mounted on album page, 27.2 x 35.9 cm (page size)

Date: [1897-1903]

From: Ranfurly family: Collection

By: Schmidt, Herman John, 1872-1959

Reference: PA1-f-195-82

Description: Portrait of Countess Ranfurly, and the drawing room in Government House, Wellington, taken between 1897-1903. The upper photograph (PA1-f-195-82-1) shows Lady Ranfurly, photographed in the grounds of Government House, Auckland, by Herman John Schmidt. The lower photograph (PA1-f-195-82-2) shows the drawing room of Government house, taken by an unknown photographer. Lower photograph identified from PA1-f-194-07 Quantity: 2 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Two photographic prints mounted on album page, 416 x 286 mm (page size)

Date: 1915

By: Hinge, Leslie, 1868-1942

Reference: PA1-o-403

Description: Volume 2 of a two volume record of New Zealand exhibits at the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, San Francisco, 1915. Most of the photographs were taken by Leslie Hinge. Photographs include various `streets' inside the New Zealand pavilion, and closer views of some of the exhibition stands, which cover aspects of New Zealand agriculture (in the Palace of Agriculture, and the New Zealand Regrigerated Meat industry section). A stuffed moa, and stuffed heads of various deer; wool samples, canned foods, flax industry, kauri gum, cereals, lace, tallow, rope and binder twine, are all exhibited by a range of producers. The last section shows displays of marine photographs taken by Auckland photographers H. Winkelman and J H Kinnear, and examples of portraits taken by Auckland photographer H. Schmidt. Other Titles - New Zealand exhibits at Panama-Pacific International Exposition, San Francisco, 1915 Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with black leather cover, entitled `New Zealand exhibits at Panama-Pacific International Exposition, San Francisco, 1915. Album No. 2' (in gold lettering); 26 x 32 cm Provenance: Donated by the Tourist and Publicity Department in 1967.

From: Schmidt, Herman John, 1872-1959 :Portrait and landscape negatives, Auckland district

By: Schmidt, Herman John, 1872-1959

Reference: PA7-21-27

Description: Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: [between 1897 and 1903]

From: Ranfurly family: Collection

By: Schmidt, Herman John, 1872-1959

Reference: PA1-f-195-83

Description: Lady Constance Knox on her horse `Bruno', and a group portrait of the family and staff of Lord and Lady Ranfurly, both taken by Herman John Schmidt between 1897 and 1903 at Government House in Auckland. The upper photograph (PA1-f-195-83-1) shows Lady Constance Knox on her horse `Bruno'. The lower photograph (PA1-f-195-83-2) shows the family and staff of Lord and Lady Ranfurly. From left (standing): Captain Dudley Alexander, Miss Costello, Lady Constance Knox, Charles Hill-Trevor, Captain Hugh Boscawen. From left (sitting): The Countess of Ranfurly, Lady Eileen Knox, Lord Ranfurly. The original negative from which the lower print was made, is at 1/1-001653-G. At the time this photograph was taken, the studio was still operating as the Charles Hemus studio, although Herman Schmidt was the active photographer. The upper photograph was taken on the same occasion as PA1-f-194-33. Quantity: 2 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Two photographic prints mounted on album page, 416 x 286 mm (page size)

Date: [1880s-1990s]

From: Carr, Edwin James Nairn, 1926-2003 : Collection

By: Bettina Photography; Schmidt, Herman John, 1872-1959; Bartlett & Company (Auckland, N.Z.)

Reference: PAColl-7880-1

Description: Comprises photographs of Edwin Carr and his family. Quantity: 42 b&w original photographic print(s). 29 colour original photographic print(s). 3 photocopy/ies.

Date: [Between 1897 and 1903]

From: Ranfurly family: Collection

By: Schmidt, Herman John, 1872-1959

Reference: PA1-f-194-23

Description: Government House, Auckland. Two photographs taken between 1897 and 1903 by Herman John Schmidt of Auckland. The upper photograph (PA1-f-194-23-1) shows the front of the house looking from the north east; the lower photograph (PA1-f-194-23-2) shows the house and gardens looking from the north west. At the time these photographs were taken, the studio was still operating as the Charles Hemus studio, although Herman Schmidt was the active photographer. Inscriptions: Album page - top left - Government House, Auckland [inscription runs across two pages] Quantity: 2 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Two photographs mounted on album page, 27.2 x 35.9 cm (page size)

Date: [ca 1910]-1957, 1974

By: Ellerbeck Studio; Ferner, Nellie, 1869-1930; Fletcher, Judith, active 1910-1930; Harris, Howard, active 1914-1956; Home Studio (Auckland, N.Z.); Schmidt, Herman John, 1872-1959; Vaile, Sidney George, 1865-1955; W H Bartlett (Firm); Zenith Studios

Reference: PAColl-10293

Description: Photographic studio portraits of individual women, one man and woman, and of a baby, taken circa 1910s to circa 1920s and 1959 by a range of photographers in New Zealand and Australia. Photographers include Hurst and Palmer, Nellie Ferner, [Albert S?] Winzenberg, Howard Harris, Judith Fletcher, Ellerbeck, Vaile Studio, Hermann Schmidt, [Broma Studios, Nelson?], Zenith Studio, and W H Barlett. Includes a copy of a 1959 portrait of Muriel Emma Bell in her academic gown (with inscription on rear giving her death date of 1974) and two portraits of Gladys Armstrong (in both of which she is wearing glasses [pince-nez?]). An inscription on the rear of the print of the man and woman says "Mackie" (though it is uncertain what this relates to), and the rear of one print [no 14], which is pasted to an enclosure, reads 'Yours with love, Nance'. All other subjects are unidentified. The women wear dresses, academic gowns, and furs and the baby is photographed on a wicker couch. All, but the one of Muriel Bell, are mounted, and show a range of print presentation styles. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 13 b&w original photographic print(s). 1 b&w copy photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin photoprints mounted on card Provenance: Donated by Ron Hann, Christchurch, 2013. Items were sent to him by an unidentified person. No further provenance information available.

Date: [between 1880 and 1929]

From: Kidman, Ernest Ian Richard, 1932-2017: Collected photographs and ephemera

By: Berry and Company; Campbell, Charles, 1854-1943; Gregory, George, 1843-1913; Hughes, Frederick Boulton, 1868-1944; McCusker, Arthur John, 1868-1943; Morris, John Richard, 1854-1919; Schmidt, Herman John, 1872-1959; Squire, Edward, 1873-1947; Tosca Studio; Whalley and Company; Wrigglesworth and Binns (Firm)

Reference: PAColl-10715-2

Description: Comprises photographic prints, taken by a number of New Zealand photographic studios of unidentified persons circa 1880s -1920's, in a variety of studio and outdoor photographic settings. Images include individuals and family groups in formal attire, soldiers in uniform, a large bridal party photographed outdoors, a Wellington-Tug-of-War team from 1910, and a train derailment and truck wreckage from 17 May 1954. Also includes a eulogy portrait photograph of PrivateThomas John Greig Bradford Robb, and a photograph of a bridal party which could be the wedding of Adelaide Clara (nee Robinson) and Frederick Turner, who were married in 1908. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 26 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Photographic prints of various sizes, most mounted on board, with photographers' imprints on mounts. Processing information: Not all names associated with this item have been indexed.

Date: ca 1900-1930s, 1949, 1963

From: Hitchcock family: Collection

By: Berry and Company; Blaikie, William Nicol, -1938; Burton Brothers (Dunedin, N.Z.); Clifford & Company; Clifford & Morris (Firm); Clifford, Henry Herbert, 1872-1949; Crown Studios (Auckland, N.Z.); Crown Studios (Palmerston North, N.Z.); Exchange Court Studio; Frost, William Row, 1845?-1911; Gill, William, 1854-1912; Gore, Henry Charles, 1882-1967; Gould, Frederick Charles, active 1855-1904; Green & Hahn (Firm); Hardy, Alfred, 1866?-1951; Hart, Campbell & Company; Herrmann, Louisa Marian, 1864-1955; Lauder Brothers (Firm); Leves, Nathaniel, active 1884-1885; Lewis, Abel, active 1870s; London Portrait Rooms (Dunedin, N.Z.); Mahan & Company; Martin, Charles, 1842?-1905; Mora Ltd; New Zealand Photographic Company (Wellington, N.Z.); Perry, Geoffrey William, 1900-1959; Ring, James, 1856-1939; Schmidt, Herman John, 1872-1959; Spencer Digby Studios; Swiss Studios; Verrell, Edward, 1890-1929; W H Bartlett (Firm); Weiss & Fowke; William Lawrence Photographic Studio

Reference: PAColl-10659-018

Description: Photographs of family members (possibly collected by Margaret Hitchcock) taken by various identified and unidentified photographers circa 1900 to 1930s, as well as some images from 1949 and 1963. Identified people include: Henry Coleridge Hitchcock, Madge Hoult, Edward Hitchcock, Bess Hitchock, Mary Lavinia Hitchcock, Margaret Hitchcock, Mrs Cochram, Mrs Campbell, "Mother' sister Aunt Stein", Ethel Fieldwick, and Maria (Molly) Cantley. One image shows St Peter and St Paul's Church, Lavenham, England. Identified locations include Christchurch and Wellington. Title supplied by Library. Arrangement: From boxes 6 and 12 in the donor listing. Quantity: 112 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Black and white photographs, various sizes, some with captions.

Date: 1903, 1914; undated

From: Hughes, Helen Hannah, 1929- : Photographs relating to Rigg and Hughes families

By: W A Price Photo Company; Bartlett & Company (Auckland, N.Z.); Schmidt, Herman John, 1872-1959

Reference: PAColl-10649-6

Description: Photographic studio portraits and group portraits. Includes: - Portrait of female subject wearing university regalia - most likely Kathleen Macey Curtis - Group portrait by "B Arnold, Photographer, 252 Hereford St Christchurch" - Group portrait of staff of the University of Auckland standing at main door of Clock Tower building, by "The Price Photo Coy, Herne Bay, Auckland" - Group portrait of people outside a building, photographer not identified - Group portraits of adults and children with two copies of music books "Examinations of the Associated Board" of the Royal Schools of Music, photograph by "Bartlett Photo N.Z." Also copy of printed programme with same portrait of "Successful Music Students" with names of subjects - "Mr J[ohn] F Bennett's pupils who passed this year's musical examination of the Associated Board of the R.A.M. and R.C.M., London". Amongst the names is a "K[athleen] Curtis". Lists names of candidates who passed the music examps of 1903. - Two further portraits of John Bennett with music pupils - Group portrait "Auckland University College Student's Association Executive Committee, 1914", by Schmidt Studio. Include list of names printed on mount, inlcuding Miss K M Curtis. - Group portrait of students at Auckland Girls' Grammar School, by Hermann Schmidt Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 12 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Photographic prints.

Date: Between 1900 and 1910

From: Cutting, Janet (Mrs) :Photographs of John McCombie, 1849-1926

By: Schmidt, Herman John, 1872-1959

Reference: 1/2-197535-F

Description: Portrait of John McCombie (1849-1926), prospector, miner and mine manager of Ohinemuri, taken between 1900 and 1910, probably by Herman John Schmidt of Auckland. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate copy negative 12.5 x 10 cm Finding Aids: Photocopy on shelf at PAColl-7138.

Date: [ca 1920s]

By: Schmidt Studios; Schmidt, Herman John, 1872-1959

Reference: PAColl-D-0743

Description: Head and shoulders portrait of Henry Brett taken by Herman John Schmidt of Schmidt Studios, Auckland, ca 1920 Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: 390 x 295 mm in imitation wooden mount

Date: [Between 1897 and 1903]

From: Ranfurly family: Collection

By: Schmidt, Herman John, 1872-1959

Reference: PA1-f-194-32

Description: Lady Eileen Knox on horseback in the garden of Government House, Auckland. Photograph taken between 1897 and 1903 by Herman John Schmidt of Auckland. Other - The original negative from which this print was made is at 1/1-001446-G. At the time this photograph was taken, the studio was still operating as the Charles Hemus studio, although Herman Schmidt was the active photographer. Inscriptions: Album page - above image - Lady Eileen Knox Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 19.6 x 27.2 cm, mounted on album page 27.2 x 35.9 cm

Date: [Between 1897 and 1903]

From: Ranfurly family: Collection

By: Schmidt, Herman John, 1872-1959

Reference: PA1-f-194-31

Description: Lady Constance Knox (mounted on her horse 'Bruno'), Lady Eileen Knox and the Hon Charles Edward Hill-Trevor, on horseback in the garden of Government House, Auckland. Photograph taken between 1897 and 1903 by Herman John Schmidt. Source of descriptive information - Photographer identified from PA1-f-194-32, which was taken at the same occasion. At the time this photograph was taken, the studio was still operating as the Charles Hemus studio. Inscriptions: Album page - top left - Garden, Auckland; Album page - top centre - Lady Constance Knox "Bruno" Lady Eileen Knox Hon. Charles hill Trevor Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 19 x 27.9 cm, mounted on album page 27.2 x 35.9 cm

Date: [ca 1912]

From: Original photographic prints and postcards from file print collection, Box 11

By: Schmidt, Herman John, 1872-1959

Reference: PAColl-6304-02

Description: Sandow the strong man, circa 1912. Photograph taken by Herman John Schmidt. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative