Furkert, Frederick William, 1876-1949

Date: 4, 24 Aug 1923

By: Jeff, William Archibald, -1959

Reference: MS-Papers-2586

Description: Comprises an invitation to Jeff to attend the opening of the Arthur's Pass section of the Midland Railway (4 Aug 1923) and a letter to Jeff from F W Furkert enclosing part of the ribbon cut at the opening (24 Aug 1923) Source of title - Supplied title Quantity: 1 folder(s) (2 pieces). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript and printed card completed in manuscript

Date: 1929-1931

By: Furkert, Frederick William, 1876-1949

Reference: PAColl-5378

Description: Hydro electric power and irrigation dams, in particular the construction of the Pool Burn Reservoir dam. Some dam sites before construction, specifically a site on the Manuherikia River for the "Manuherikia Falls Dam". There are photographs of "White Creek Fault" and the effects of the Murchison earthquake on roads, bridges and the countryside. Especially covered is the lake formed by an earth slide across the Matakitaki River Likely to be a very interesting collection. Furkert was a leading public servant through the 1920s and 1930s. His life has been researched by Mr R Aspden for the DNZB, who has other papers relating to Furkert Arrangement: Negatives housed at F 179548 1/2 to F 179643 1/2 Quantity: 81 b&w original negative(s). 160 b&w original photographic print(s). 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Provenance: Donor is daughter of Furkert

Date: 1923, nd

By: Nelson, George W, active 1909-1964

Reference: MS-Papers-3467

Description: Paper read under the auspices of the Canterbury Progress League, Christchurch. Also voting paper for poll taken on proposal to borrow money to build public saltwater baths on Marine Parade, Napier. Annotated on reverse. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (16 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript and printed matter

Date: [1930-1977]

From: Mead, Arthur David, 1888-1977 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7403-02

Description: Essays and articles, and small pieces by Mead on aspects of Whanganui River history. Includes letters to `New Zealand herald' and `Evening post'; bibliography of the river compiled by Mead; summary of river levels at Pipiriki; notes from conversation with David Barr on Pepe Turoa and pa on the river; transcripts of reports and accounts on the river from official and personal sources; piece on discrepancy in information on the gunboats on the river; 1908 inspection trip report, notes obtained from W Salt, Roman Catholic mission; Parikino, the tidal reach, hydro-electric development, canoe accounts; the 1865 Pipiriki skirmish; notes compiled for F W Furkert by J R Cade; Lands and Survey report summaries and other accounts including proposed charter for the river. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1880 - 1935 - 1860 - 1890 - 1950

By: Engineering New Zealand Te Ao Rangahau; Auckland weekly news (Newspaper); Christie, John Hellard, 1897-1985; Furkert, Frederick William, 1876-1949; Newnham, William Langston, 1888-1974; Tesla Studios

Reference: PAColl-0077

Description: A lighthouse tender landing stores ca 1940s; Ponui Passage Lighthouse built in 1870, ca 1940s; Brunner Suspension Bridge ca 1940s; Westshore Road Bridge, Napier ca 1884; Waiwakaiho River Bridge ca 1890s; the Rangitikei River Road Bridge ca 1880s; men of the Royal Artlillery building a road in the Waikato. Also see items at PAColl-0077-01 to 03. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 10 b&w original photographic print(s). Provenance: Prints given by Mr Newnham to J H Christie (Ministry of Works), and by him to the NZIE. Transfers: To Cartographic Collection - MapColl-832.1291gmfs/1859-1948/Acc.29594.

Date: ca 1933

From: Original photographic prints and postcards from the file print collection, Box 17

By: Photo Supply Company

Reference: PAColl-7489-24

Description: Photograph taken on the steps at Government House ca 1933 of a welcome for the Americans on Admiral Byrd's second expedition. Some of the people have been identified on the reverse of the print. Photographer was the Photo Supply Co. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: [1942]

From: Coates, Joseph Gordon, 1878-1943 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1785-215

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 18 June 1912

From: Various architects: Collection relating to William Gray Young architectural firms and successors

By: Furkert, Frederick William, 1876-1949

Reference: Plans-GY-F20

Description: Title taken from information on enclosure and index card. Date taken from information on enclosure. Arrangement: Record is in the envelope in which it was placed by the School of Architecture Library. The replacement envelope contains the original envelope as well as the plans, and has the firm's original reference number and any identifying details from the original envelope on the front. There is also a typed sheet affixed ot the back of the envelope listing the types of plans and noting their condition. Quantity: 1 container(s) envelope.

Date: 1928

From: Coates, Joseph Gordon, 1878-1943 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1785-184

Description: Inward and outward correspondence; most correspondents identified and entered in the Name field. Also includes letters from Julian K[?], Cosworthy, Ashburton and Capt Bertichochner at the New Zealand Herald. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1930

From: Tyndall, Arthur (Sir), 1891-1979 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-2002-021

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 30 Jan 1928

From: Furkert, Frederick William, 1876-1949 : Papers

By: Furkert, Frederick William, 1876-1949

Reference: MS-Papers-8559

Description: A letter of introduction for Mr W Lindesay Robertson from Sir Charles Fergusson. Mr Robertson required some advice of Mr Furkert regarding his son's career. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss Provenance: Donated by Ursula Furkert, Wellington, in 2006 Transfers: From Photographic Archive - 1 letter (PAColl-8815).

Date: 1926-1995

By: Aspden, Robert John, 1938-

Reference: MS-Group-0591

Description: Contains correspondence and research notes for an essay on F W Furkert written for the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography; a fuller version of this essay complete with references and a typescript copy of the journal kept by F W Furkert on his world tour, 1927 Quantity: 3 folder(s). 1 volume(s). 0.06 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, mss, typescripts and printed matter (some photocopies) Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Dr R J Aspden, Wellington, 1997

Date: 9 Dec 1922, 1924

From: Hunt, Arthur Leigh, 1876-1968 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0158-249

Description: Includes: Furkert, F W. Mangahao hydro-electric development (1924); Malmi, H. The Imatra power plant begins operations; Southland Daily News (9 Dec 1922). Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [ca 1884-1934, 1937]

By: Furkert, Frederick William, 1876-1949; Furkert, Doreen Ursula, 1933-

Reference: PA-Group-00438

Description: Collection comprises: Family photographs, landscape views, Public Works and Development projects in Central Otago and Taranaki, views of New Plymouth, Stratford, Mount Egmont, Mt Ruapehu, mountain huts, and Public Works Department personnel. Photograph of wapiti, taken 1937 by Frederick William Furkert. Photograph of Main Highways Board, 1929. Photographs of Murchison Earthquake. Photographs of Fiordland and Milford taken by F W Furkert during a trip over the Graves-Talbot Track in 1931. Photographs of expedition from Lake Hauroko to Dusky Sound in 1934. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Arrangement: Negatives at 1/2-175716-G to 1/2-175867-G, 1/2-230839-F and 1/2-230840-F Quantity: 154 b&w original negative(s). 114 b&w original photographic print(s). 1 album(s). 36 b&w original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Negatives, photographic prints, album, transparencies Transfers: Transfers - Collection as a whole received by Photographic Archive and other material transferred from here to Manuscripts and Archives and Published Collections. - To Manuscripts & Archives - Papers regarding the passing of F W Furkert.

Date: 1915-1934

From: Hall-Jones, William (Sir), 1851-1936 :Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5755-82

Description: Letters requesting assistance, giving political news, and other matters, from a variety of people, including Furkert, Tregear, Scholefield, and Mackenzie Other - Part of PP25-30 in original listing Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1928-1932

By: Furkert, Frederick William, 1876-1949; Furkert, R J (Dr), active 2002

Reference: PAColl-7502

Description: Photographs comprise: Construction and general views of Waitaki, Waikaremoana and Arapuni hydro schemes Murchison and Napier earthquakes Atiamuri (scenic views) Demonstration of controlled detonations to bring down limestone from the quarry face at Cobden Quarry, Greymouth Stewart's Claim, Okarito (scenic views) Quantity: 2 album(s). 132 b&w original photographic print(s). 1 b&w original photographic print(s) Panoramic photograph. 26 b&w original photographic print(s) proof sheets with 72 images. 3 b&w original negative(s). 2 b&w original negative(s) 35mm strips with 73 images. Transfers: To Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-1075. Processing information: Negatives yet to be described.

Date: 1915

From: Sutch, William Ball (Dr), 1907-1975 : Research notes on Joseph Gordon Coates

Reference: MS-Papers-7170-119

Description: Letters between Furkert, an engineer with the Public Works Department, and the Defence Department. Furkert volunteers his services to the New Zealand Tunnelling Company. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1917]-1949

By: Furkert, Frederick William, 1876-1949

Reference: MS-Group-0576

Description: Comprises correspondence, photographs, maps and reports relating to Furkert's public service appointments and surveys, and work during World War One when he was in charge of construction of military mobilization and training camps in New Zealand. Also includes map indicating Furkert Pass and Lake Ursula; diary (1917) and `Featherston Military Training Camp'; and articles on aspects of construction, engineering and hunting by Furkert. Also includes two motions of condolences at the death of Furkert. Source of title - Supplied Relationship complexity - See also Drawings and Prints and Photographic Archive for further material relating to F W Furkert Furkert was a consulting engineer who was involved in road and rail surveys and construction. He became engineer-in-chief and under-secretary of the Public Works Department and chairman of the Main Highways Board. Quantity: 17 folder(s). 5 volume(s). 0.30 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, mss, typescripts, printed matter and photographs Transfers: To Photographic Archive - Large bundle of negatives relating to Furkert's work and photograph of Furkert cutting the ribbon at the opening of the Stratford rail link (1932); also mounted photograph of the Main Highways Board (16 May 1929) from A2001-093 - To Cartographic Collection - Map based on `Reconnaissance map of part of Fiord County' by John Hay (1883) and annotated by the Public Works Dept, Invercargill (1934) - From Photographic Archive - PAColl-8815 & PA-Group-00438. Includes annotated photographs and very rough maps

Date: 1 August 1922

From: S P Andrew Ltd :Portrait negatives

Reference: 1/2-043453-F

Description: Portrait of Frederick William Furkert Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: [ca 1924]

From: Tyndall, Arthur (Sir), 1891-1979 :Photographs relating to road and building construction

Reference: 1/2-104314-F

Description: Main Highways Board and staff, circa 1924. Photographer unidentified. From left Standing: W A Sutherland (Sec), (Miss?) B Downer (Shorthand-typist), J Wood (Inspecting engineer, PW Dept, acting member), Dr P Marshall (Petrologist), J S Connett (N Z Counties Assn, acting member), P S Waldie (Chief Clerk, PWD member), Miss J R McKenzie (Shorthand-typist), A Tyndall (Resident Eng) Sitting: A E Jull (NZ Counties Assn member), M H Wynyard (NZ Motor Assn member), F W Furkert (Engineer-in-chief and Under-secretary, PW Dept, Chairman), J D Bruce (NZ Counties Assn member), G T Murray (Inspecting engineer, PW Dept member). Source of descriptive information - Notes on file print. Date estimated by cataloguer. Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative