Mitchelson, Edwin (Sir), 1846-1934

Date: 1920

By: Muir and MacKinlay (Firm)

Reference: PAColl-D-0822

Description: Group photograph of members of the Legislative Council taken on the steps of the General Assembly Library in 1920 by Muir & MacKinlay All names indexed in Name Field Inscriptions: Mount recto - above image - Title; Mount recto - beneath image - Names Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 370 x 490 mm with mount 560 x 675 mm

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.

Date: 1892 - 1896 - 1903

By: Smith, Lilian M, active 1900

Reference: Eph-A-INVITATIONS-Smith

Description: Includes the following invitations: Arrival at Auckland of "Jane Gifford" and "Duchess of Argyle" October 1842. Jubilee celebration, Monday 10 October 1892 in the Choral Hall. Chair to be taken by J Logan Campbell. Complimentary invitation to Mrs West c/- Mr Mitchelson, Remuera. Silver wedding of Mr and Mrs E Mitchelson, on Saturday 12th September 1896. Waitaramoa, Remuera. The Mayor of Auckland and Mrs Mitchelson request the honour of [Mrs West and the Misses Smith] at a garden party, Saturday 12th December [1903]. Waitaramoana Remuera. Auckland Citizen's Ball to His Excellency the Governor the Right Honorable The Earl of Ranfurly and the Countess of Ranfurly. Tuesday 16th June 1903. Drill Hall, Wellesley Street. Quantity: 4 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress some gilded, on tickets, sizes varying up to 135 x 170 mm. Provenance: Purchased at Dunbar Sloane auction, April 2005. Transfers: From Photographic Archive - - Material of similar provenance is at PA1-o-1253..

Date: 1924-1951

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-207

Description: Photographs taken for publication in the New Zealand Free Lance, ca 1920s-1950s. Names of subjects entered in Name Field. Photographs of the homes of the McLaren brothers, Peter, Robert, James and Donald who settled in Wairarapa buying a 15,000 acre farm at Ngakonui; and home of Peter's son, I M McLaren at Parimahau. Group photograph of seven Martin brothers who met to celebrate the birthday of the youngest aged 70 - S T S Martin (83 from Wellington); Hon W Lee Martin (79 from Hamilton); E A Martin (77 of Christchurch); S F Martin (74 of Auckland); E H Martin (73 of Auckland); W Martin (71 of Auckland); Rev F Martin (70). Article and photo published in NZ Free Lance, 18 May 1949. Guests arriving at the wedding reception of Annette Thorne George who married Walter Denzil Barker in Auckland in 1934. Group includes Mrs H E Vaile, Mr Denis Lawford, Dr H B Milsom, Mrs Milsom and Miss Mary Milsom. Also photographs of Flight Officer Massey, 1943; M Maiskey, 1942; D Marks with J H G O'Brien, 1951; T Marsland, W H McCullough & O M Watson at Railways Conference, 1950; Group Captain and Mrs Manson, 1945; C Masters of Auckland (born ca 1856), 1939; Victor Benbow McInnes, 1934; William Manson, head of H.M.V., 1931; Guy Menzies with Albert James, 1931; Mr Maxton at Hunger Marchers demonstration, Hyde Park, London, ca 1930s; President Masaryk and Joseph Wells; Mrs Caroline Milverton (in her 90s) with her son and two daughters; James Melrose (aviator), 1931; Sir William Marshall of London, 1934; Pandit Malaviya (ex-president of Indian Nationalist Congress); J J McMenamin (South African MP), 1930; Flight Lieutenant Major and Squadron Leader Jones Williams. Group photograph of directors of Union Steam Ship Co of NZ - A W Wheeler, C G White, G R Ritchie, D A Aiken, Sir James Mills, C W Rattray. Photograph published in Nz Free Lance, 18 Jan 1933 Quantity: 97 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: 15 Oct 1986

From: NZOHA L D Nathan & Co Ltd Oral History Project

By: Mitchelson, Edwin James, 1912-1994

Reference: OHInt-0083/11

Description: Jim Mitchelson was born 22 Jan 1912 in Auckland. Details his maternal and paternal families' association with Remuera for several generations. Grandson of Sir Edwin Mitchelson, Member of Parliament and Mayor of Auckland. Describes his 43 years with L D Nathan and Co Ltd in the Wine and Spirit Department (1929-1972), from assistant to manager. Discusses the Nathan family and other prominent personnel of the time. Talks about prohibition and the liquor trade. Venue - Auckland Interviewer(s) - Judith Fyfe Venue - Mr Mitchelson's home in Remuera Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-001380/001381/001382 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-0205. Two b&w photos. 1978 portrait; Royal Navy, June 1942, portrait. Search dates: 1912 - 1986

Date: 1883

From: Rolleston, William, 1831-1903 : Papers

Reference: 82-355-07/1

Description: Identified correspondents entered in Name field Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: Jun 1888

From: Hall, John (Sir), 1824-1907 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1784-146

Description: Most correspondents identified and entered in the Name field; also includes petition from Hororata freeholders against access to fish on any private land; letter from G A Keyes nominating Hall to Annat School Committee vacancy; letter from [?] W Willis, Willisden, Southbridge Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: May-Nov 1890

From: Atkinson, Harry Albert (Sir), 1831-1892 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0091-028A

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Piece-level inventory available.

Date: May-Jun 1883

From: Rolleston, William, 1831-1903 : Papers

Reference: 82-355-05/2

Description: Identifiable correspondents entered in name field Includes letter from W T Pearson re land at Kawhaia and Charlton family Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: Oct-Dec 1892

From: Rolleston, William, 1831-1903 : Papers

Reference: 77-248-09/5

Description: Names of identifiable correspondents have been added to name field Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: Nov 1883

From: Rolleston, William, 1831-1903 : Papers

Reference: 82-355-07/2

Description: Identifiable correspondents entered in name field Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: Aug 1888

From: Hall, John (Sir), 1824-1907 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1784-148

Description: Most correspondents identified and entered in the Name field; also includes letter from St John's Parsonage, Christchurch, from H W Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: Jan-Feb 1892

From: Rolleston, William, 1831-1903 : Papers

Reference: 77-248-09/1

Description: Identified correspondents entered in the Name field Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: Jan-Feb 1907

From: Hall, John (Sir), 1824-1907 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1784-264

Description: Identified correspondents entered in the Name field; also includes letter from Frances, grand-daughter of Hall, Highfield; from Kenneth, grand-son of Hall, Hororata; from niece, Ada, South Croydon; copies of letters relating to the Christchurch mayoralty; a list of the members of the Yorkshire Society of Canterbury; a letter from Christchurch City Council commiserating on the health of Hall; and an endless chain letter Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: Jan-Mar 1884

From: Rolleston, William, 1831-1903 : Papers

Reference: 82-355-08/1

Description: Identifiable correspondents entered in name field Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: Mar 1888

From: Hall, John (Sir), 1824-1907 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1784-143

Description: Includes several letters of condolence following the death of the Halls' daughter, Mary Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1859, 1872, 1887

From: Atkinson, Harry Albert (Sir), 1831-1892 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0091-037

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Piece-level inventory available.

From: AFCM :Six albums containing newspaper and magazine clippings, and some original photographs

By: Abraham, Caroline Harriet, 1809?-1877

Reference: PA1-f-001

Description: History of early New Zealand with photographs, newspaper and magazine cuttings. Mostly portraits of administrators, and governors. Includes information on the Treaty of Waitangi and the Wairau Affray, with a facsimile of the letter of condolence to the inhabitants of Nelson in New Munster from the Mayor, Alderman, Town Councillors and undersigned inhabitants of the Borough of Wellington. Copies of photographs of Parliament Buildings, including the buildings in Auckland used until 1865, the first building in Molesworth St., Wellington, and Parliament Buildings before the fire in 1907. Also one page devoted to New Zealand's first Labour Ministry with Michael Savage as Prime Minister. Album also includes fold-out panorama of St. John's College, Tamaki, Auckland. This is a copy of a lithograph by Mrs Caroline Harriet Abraham, which she possibly copied from a sketch by John Greenwood from his diary in 1851. (See Record at Ref. no. A-220-008, held in Drawings and Prints).

From: New Zealand Post and Telegraph Department :Portraits of Members of Parliament and persons associated with the Post and Telegraph Department

Reference: PAColl-3768-3

Description: Persons as above, also: J Patterson (1866), W Gray (Senior) (1872-4), and W Gray (Secy) (1874-1907) Quantity: 17 b&w original photographic print(s) in one box.

Date: Nov-Dec 1887

From: Hall, John (Sir), 1824-1907 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1784-139

Description: Inward and outward correspondence; also includes plan of land bounded by Opawa Road, Gas Works Road, Railway and Wilson Road; and plan of the South Malvern district. Most correspondents identified but does include telegrams to Leeston of Sydney; letter from W [?] Tipton, Irwell School, Canterbury; letter from Geo E [?] Twynand, Macquarie Street, to Mrs Fairfax, regarding Mary Hall's health; and copy of letter to Mr Baker with copy of circular received from the Crown Lands Office relating to forest plantations. Quantity: 1 folder(s).