Safes

Date: 1922 - 1930 - 1932 - 1923

From: Gooch, Mitchell and MacDiarmid Ltd :[Architectural plans. 1906-1995].

By: Atkins & Mitchell (Firm)

Reference: Plans-2002-058-027-066/072

Description: Includes plan of fifth floor; alterations to shop front for C M Banks (March 1932); verandah (1930, 1932); subdivision of second floor 1922; new strong room plan 1923. Quantity: 7 plan(s). Physical Description: Ink on waxed paper, sizes varying up to 400 x 750 mm.

Date: 1932

By: Efimov, Boris, 1899-2008; Izogiz (Firm, Moscow)

Reference: Eph-D-RELIGION-RC-1932-01

Description: Russian protest poster accusing the Catholic Church and its wealthy religious leaders of opposing the Soviet Union. It shows a caricature of Pope Pius XI standing on sentry duty beside a huge safe in which are housed the "shares of war factories" (labelled in Russian). Blood seeps from under the safe door. The Pope's rifle, shows a "bayonet" in the shape of a crucifix. A typescript English translation of the Russian text is affixed below the image and beside the label on the safe. Along the top edge is a handwritten English translation of the title text: "Pope on guard" A translation of the text below the image is given, as follows: "Churchmen of all shades show themselves as inspirers and organisers of furious badgering against the Soviet Union. The Catholic Church including many of its wealthy members, are shareholders of large undertakings of war industries. In the previous and present years the churches are taking an active part in preparations of new imperialists wars and wars of intervention" The poster "suggests that the Vatican has ulterior motives in trying to push the West into a war with the Soviet Union - the Church is heavily invested in arms manufacturers stock, and will benefit financially from an arms race" (quote from http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/20928154_efimov-b-the-pope-on-s32, retrieved 1 August 2014) Other Titles - The Pope on sentry duty Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph, 590 x 428 mm.

Date: ca 1910s

Reference: PAColl-4397

Description: Photographs of the orchards and office of the Hawke's Bay Fruit Growing Company Ltd in Frimley. Five are captioned: Packing Department - a man on a horse and cart with other men in front of a large warehouse; Mac the Head Grower at Frimley - a older man with a beard standing next to rows of apricot trees; A Corner of the Garden - fruit trees with the warehouse in the distance; A Fine Tree; Your Peaches Are Growing - an example of a peach tree. Other uncaptioned ones are of: rows of trees; men with plough teams ploughing between the rows of trees; and a man sitting at a desk in the office with an open safe behind him and papers on his desk. Photographer unidentified. Quantity: 8 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1993

From: Scott, Tom, 1947- :The Evening Post cartoons. 1 - 26 February 1993

Reference: H-052-009

Description: Shows a salesman with a couple looking at a giant safe. A television monitor, microphone and headset are on a desk beside the safe. Refers to recent news of child abduction Quantity: 1 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: Bromide photograph

Date: 1996 - 1997

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :[9 original political and social cartoons drawn for Metro magazine ca 1995-2001].

Reference: A-129-117

Description: Cartoon shows a full-length caricature of Auckland politician Christine Fletcher, with one hand greatly enlarged, stretched into the foreground. This hand is held in a position position required to open a safe, such as the one seen in the background behind her. Inscriptions: Recto - top right - 98 Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and coloured pencil on sheet 300 x 211 mm.

Date: 1950-1959

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to banks and banking, credit cards, methods of banking, saving and payment]

Reference: Eph-A-BANK-1950s

Description: Not yet listed Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Sizes varying up to around 240 mm.

Date: 1900-1939

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to banks and banking, credit cards, methods of banking, saving and payment]

Reference: Eph-A-BANK-1900/1939

Description: Includes: 1910s: Commonwealth Bank of Australia. Public safe deposit; the natural depository of the nation's securities; under continuous guard [Booklet. ca 1910s?] 1932: Promissory note dated 20 February 1932; due 23 April 1933; signed at Union Bank of Australia, Wellington; stamped Commercial Bank of Australia Ltd. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Sizes varying up to around 240 mm. Processing information: 1922: National Discount Bank of New Zealand Ltd, Auckland. Bank order dated 7 June 1921 / stamped 19 February 1922. Signed by Fred R Miller, the director of the Sullivan Conservatorium of Music (NZ) Ltd, combined into ATL-Group-00753, October 2022.

Date: 1993

From: Scott, Thomas 1947- :Editorial cartoons. 4 October - 24 December 1993

Reference: H-113-012

Description: Shows a National Party official on a platform gesturing towards a locked safe, in front of which is a microphone. Jim Bolger's voice is heard from inside the safe making an election speech. Refers to Jim Bolger's "heartland tour" as part of his election campaign Quantity: 1 cartoon bromide(s).

Date: 1952 - 1970 - 1957 - 1977

From: Gooch, Mitchell and MacDiarmid Ltd :[Architectural plans. 1906-1995].

By: Mitchell & Mitchell and Partners (Firm); James Beard and Company; Meldrum & Noad (Firm); Peddle Thorp & Maidens (Firm); Gray Young, Morton & Calder (Firm); John Tann Ltd; Claude Neon Lights of New Zealand

Reference: Plans-2002-058-077-077/096

Description: Includes plans by Claude Neon Lights for a fluorescent light fitting; by John Tann Ltd (London) for a wall opening for a bank strongroom; public tables and desks and bronze standards (Mitchell & Mitchell and Partners); screens and partitions (Meldrum & Noad, Melbourne); public tables (James A Beard, Wellington); lettering (Gray Young, Morton & Calder); standard speed-bank design (Sargent & Smith and Partners; office fittings (Peddle Thorp & Maidens). Quantity: 20 plan(s). Physical Description: Pencil drawings on tracing paper, and diazo prints, sizes varying up to 690 x 990 mm.

Date: 2014

From: Moreu, Michael, 1969-: [Digital cartoons published in the Christchurch Press and Fairfax Media]

Reference: DCDL-0029879

Description: Cartoon shows an official from the Ministry of Primary Industries, standing next to a large safe with chains wrapped around it. He explains that the information about which brands of produce are making people sick is being guarded to avoid "an outbreak of informed consumers". Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2014

From: Moreu, Michael, 1969-: [Digital cartoons published in the Christchurch Press and Fairfax Media]

Reference: DCDL-0029880

Description: Cartoon shows a member of the All Blacks rugby team, as an escape artist magician who has freed himself from a locked safe inside a water tank. The cartoon references the third Bledisloe Cup match between the All Blacks and the Wallabies in Brisbane on 18 October 2014, which New Zealand won by one point. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1927 - 1928

From: Gooch, Mitchell and MacDiarmid Ltd :[Architectural plans. 1906-1995].

Reference: Plans-2002-058-048-075

Description: An elevation of a wall opening. A plan view of the strongroom. Floor levels shown, also thickness of walls Quantity: 1 plan(s). Physical Description: Ink on waxed linen paper

Date: [ca 29 Aug 1951]

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

Reference: 114/344/10-G

Description: A safe belonging to Evans Company which was own open. Photograph taken circa 29 August 1951 by an Evening Post staff photographer Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 8.1 cm x 10.7 cm

Date: 1931

Reference: 1/2-025495-F

Description: Moving silver coin from Napier's Bank of New Zealand safe after the 1931 earthquake. From left to right: Accountant F Dewhurst (with shovel), L C Friend junior, Mr Coles (representing the safe manufacturer), bank manager L C Friend, and two unidentified workmen. Photographer unknown. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: ca 1939

From: Kent, Thelma Rene, 1899-1946 :Prints and negatives of New Zealand wildlife and scenery

Reference: 1/4-003347-F

Description: Shows a woman sitting on the grass under a tree with a child on her knee. Two young girls aged approx 4 to 8 years sit on either side. In the background are two food safes, on top of which are some cooking utensils. Photograph taken by Thelma Kent ca 1939. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: 1931

Reference: 1/2-025493-F

Description: Removal of a safe from the Bank of New Zealand in Napier, after the 1931 earthquake. Accountant F Dewhurst (looking at camera) and bank manager L C Friend (far right) are alongside the F G Smith & Co trailer. Other men, and the photographer, are unidentified. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: 1939

From: Various artists :Collection of newspaper clippings, photocopies and bromides of cartoons by various cartoonists

Reference: A-312-2-001

Description: Shows Hitler and Mussolini, wearing masks over their eyes, standing near three safes (Yugoslavia, North America and Mediterranean). Hitler is holding a bag which has arrows pointing into it that represent the countries Memel, Czechosolvakia and Austria. One of the doors to a safe (Yugoslavia) is open and there is nothing inside. His companion is also holding a bag which has an arrow (Abyssinia) pointing into it and Hitler is telling him that it is his turn. Refers to Germany and Italy invading Yugoslavia after taking Austria and Czechoslovakia in 1938. Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies. Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: [28 December 1951]

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

Reference: 114/404/06-G

Description: Safe belonging to Preston's in Wellington which was blown open as part of an attempted burglary. Photograph taken circa 28 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: 2005

From: Hawkey, Allan Charles, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Waikato Times].

Reference: DX-014-772

Description: The Prime Minister, Helen Clark, sits behind her desk working. Beside her desk is an enormous safe with the words 'Election date' printed on it. Refers to her withholding the date of the 2005 election until the suspense is almost unbearable, thus causing much speculation and guessing. Quantity: 735 kilobyte(s) 1 digital cartoon.

Date: Circa 1920s

From: Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949 :Collection of albums, prints and negatives

Reference: APG-1028-1/2-G

Description: Interior view of the premises of Thomson & Co, aerated water and cordial manufacturers in Dunedin. The image shows Maori carving above and beside several doors, with fanlight windows advertising "Thomsons. Stone ginger" and "Thomsons. Raspberryade", ceiling mouldings in Maori patterns, and wooden paneling around the wall. Photographed by Albert Percy Godber circa 1920s. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.75 x 6.5 inches