GROUP
Photographs
- Date
- [ca 1880s-1980s]
- Reference
- Series-6851-2
- Description
Photographs of members of the Te Whaiti family and their associates. Includes images of people and events, particularly relevant to the Wairarapa area. Taken by various photographers ca 1880s to 1980s. Negatives include images of men on horses in costume, men in suits, family group portraits and a Māori group performing kapa haka.
Title supplied by Library.
Relationship complexity - Large frames removed from photographs are stored on Level 2, pallet racks 11 and 12.
Quantity: 355 b&w original photographic print(s). 55 b&w original photographic print(s) some mounted and 7 framed. 14 b&w copy photographic print(s). 7 item(s) of photographic ephemera. 6 colour original photographic print(s). 6 b&w original negative(s) 1/4 plate negatives.. 2 colour photo-mechanical print(s). 1 album(s).
Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-0805, Te Whaiti Family papers - To Drawings & Prints Collection - G-821-3: Artist unknown: [Coast with sailing ship, rough sea and hills. 18--?].
Processing information: In January and March 2015 representatives of the Trustees assisted the library with the arrangement of this collection. The arrangement and description is now complete (May 2015).
Te Whaiti family material combined into one collection ATL-Group00753, August 2022. Previous Library reference; PA-Group-00973. Previuos title 'Te Whaiti family : Photographs.
- Additional description
Some photographs in this collection have been digitised. Access to digitial surrogates is in the Katherine Mansfield Reading Room only.
Framed photographs require Curator assistance to access.
- Use/Reproduction
- Public and/or commercial use of the material by the Library or any other person (including quotation, exhibition or publication) may only occur with the written permission of the Trustees.Public and/or commercial use, including by the Library, requires written permission of the Trustees. Use includes quotation, exhibition or publication. The Library will contact the Trustees to request permission on researchers' behalf, and will advise researchers of specific information required. Copies may be made of material from the collection, for the personal use of researchers. Any further use requires permission of the Trustees.
- Access restrictions
- Partly restricted material
- Format
- 355 b&w original photographic print(s), 55 b&w original photographic print(s) some mounted and 7 framed, 14 b&w copy photographic print(s), 7 item(s) of photographic ephemera, 6 colour original photographic print(s), 6 b&w original negative(s) 1/4 plate negatives., 2 colour photo-mechanical print(s), 1 album(s), Photographs
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Framed wedding photograph of George Te Whaiti, his bride Meri Enoka and family members ...
Date: [1912]
From: Te Whaiti family : Collection
Reference: PA9-110
Description: Photograph taken on the verandah of the Te Whaiti homestead `Te Karearea', Greytown of George Te Whaiti, his bride Meri (Mary) and family members, including his parents Iraria and Kaihau Te Whaiti, 1912 Refer to Loan Deed for information about the conditions of deposit Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Gelatin silver print, 37.5 x 30 cm, in wooden frame, 69 x 64 cm
Framed wedding photograph of George Te Whaiti, his bride Meri Enoka and family members ...
Date: [1912]
From: Te Whaiti family : Collection
Reference: PA9-111
Description: Photograph taken on the verandah of the Te Whaiti homestead `Te Karearea', Greytown of George Te Whaiti, his bride Meri (Mary) and family members, including his parents Iraria and Kaihau Te Whaiti, 1912 Refer to Loan Deed for information about the conditions of deposit Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Gelatin silver print, 36.8 x 29 cm, in wooden frame, 63 x 53 cm
Framed wedding photograph of George Te Whaiti, his bride Meri Enoka and family members ...
Date: [1912]
From: Te Whaiti family : Collection
Reference: PA9-109
Description: Photograph taken on the verandah of the Te Whaiti homestead `Te Karearea', Greytown of George Te Whaiti, his bride Meri (Mary) and family members, including his parents Iraria and Kaihau Te Whaiti, 1912 Refer to Loan Deed for information about the conditions of deposit Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Gelatin silver print, 38 x 35 cm, in wooden frame, 65 x 65 cm
Panoramic photographic print of Featherston Canvas Camp - Photograph taken by Brett & Co
Date: [ca 1914-1918]
From: Te Whaiti family : Collection
By: Brett & Company
Reference: PA6-806
Description: Print titled 'Featherston Canvas Camp' showing the Featherston Military Camp during World War One. The image includes tents, soldiers, trees, railway tracks and wooden buildings. Photographed by Brett and Co. [name inscribed on lower right corner of the image]. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - Brett and Co. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photomechanical print, 22 x 58 cm
Photographs associated with the Ratana Church
Date: [1922-1927]
From: Te Whaiti family : Collection
Reference: PAColl-7910-12
Description: Photographs associated with the Ratana Church, particularly relating to performing arts, taken by unknown photographers, between 1922 and 1927. Comprises: - "The choir and orchestra of the Ngati Kahungunu taken at Ratana on Good Friday, 14th April 1922". - Two images of groups of Maori women and girls, dressed in white blouses, with dark skirts, piupiu, and tipare (headbands) which have the word "Ratana" written on them. - An image of "Te Hahi Ratana, January 25th, 1927" which shows the external building of the Ratana Temple, with people and cars outside. This image has some damage, and nearly one quarter of the top right hand corner of the photograph is no longer there. - A group of Ratana people visiting the home of T Akahashi - Minister of Agriculture, in Tokyo. "Te Roopu o Ratana i te Kainga o T. Akahashi --- Minister of Agriculture. Tokio, Tiapani. Noema 10, 1924." Quantity: 5 b&w original photographic print(s).
Greytown Centenary 1954 and other events
Date: 1933-1954
From: Te Whaiti family : Collection
Reference: PAColl-7910-15
Description: Photographs mainly of Greytown's Centenary Celebrations in 1954, but also may include images from New Zealand's Centennial Celebrations in 1940, taken by H Neville Ross and unknown photographers, and one of Eketahuna's 60th anniversary celebration, in 1933. - Mostly includes group portraits and Maori performance groups. - Also includes an image of the Eketahuna Diamond Jubilee in 1933. Quantity: 11 b&w original photographic print(s). 1 b&w copy photographic print(s).
Events at Wairarapa marae
Date: [ca 1900-1910s]
From: Te Whaiti family : Collection
Reference: PAColl-7910-10
Description: Photographs of people and events at various Wairarapa marae, ca 1900 to ca 1915, taken by D Wilton and unknown photographers. Comprises: - Major H P Tunuiarangi dressed in trousers and piupiu, holding a taiaha. He stands in front of Nukutaimemeha (meeting house). - A group portrait including Hoani Paraone Tunuiarangi (third man from left). - A wedding ca 1900 at Te Ore Ore Marae. The image shows eight brides, and many other men, women and children in front of Nga Tau e Waru (meeting house). - A meeting occurring in and surrounding the porch of an unidentified whare. May be a political meeting ca 1900. - Three photographs of a tangihanga, probably for someone from the Te Whaiti family, ca 1890s, by unknown photographer. Images show the whanau pani on the verandah of an unknown whare (including the casket, surrounded by photographs), the casket being carried by a horse drawn carriage (with a procession following) around a paddock, and the casket (with kakahu laid on top) being carried by pallbearers with a group of people watching. - A copy print of a group of men and two women ca 1900. This is a copy of a negative from the Turnbull Library with the reference number 1/2-021460. This is described as follows: Photograph of a group of Maori men on the porch of a house, with three women in peripheral positions; Tamahau Mahupuku is in the middle of the group; one man holds a book. Photograph taken circa 1900-1904. Named individuals include: Pahira, Rangi Te Kaiwaho (Rangi-taka-i-waho?), Te Raki, Tuhua Te Huku, Kingi Ngatuere, Ropoama, Tunuiarangi, Ani Pikonoa, Ropiha, Kahungunu, Tamahau Mahupuku, Potangaroa, Wikitoria Te Maari. Accompanying information - The names on a note accompanying the copy print names Tamahau Matenga, instead of Tamahau Mahupuku. It appears that it is Tamahau Mahupuku (not Matenga). Quantity: 7 b&w original photographic print(s). 1 b&w copy photographic print(s).
Various events
Date: 1910-1953
From: Te Whaiti family : Collection
Reference: PAColl-7910-09
Description: Photographs of various events, taken by unknown photographers, between ca 1910 and 1953. Includes: - Images associated with the war grave of Jim Danger in Wimereux, France, taken by unknown photographers ca 1917 to ca 1953. - Images of poi dancers from Ngati Kahungunu performing before H R H Prince of Wales at the Maori Reception Camp, Rotorua, 20th April 1920. - Images of the Dominion Conference, New Zealand National Party, in Dunedin in 1953. Includes images of general delegates as well as Maori delegates. - Images of an unknown public event ca 1910, showing pipes, a pylon (with Union Jack flag on top) and mechanical machinery. Quantity: 10 b&w original photographic print(s). 2 colour photo-mechanical print(s).
Wedding photograph of George Te Whaiti, his bride Meri Enoka and family members
Date: [1912]
From: Te Whaiti family : Collection
Reference: PAColl-D-1045
Description: Photograph taken on the verandah of the Te Whaiti homestead `Te Karearea', Greytown of George Te Whaiti, his bride Meri (Mary) and family members, including his parents Iraria and Kaihau Te Whaiti, 1912 Refer to Loan Deed for information about the conditions of deposit Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Gelatin silver print 420 x 575 mm on mount 540 x 705 mm
Framed wedding photograph of George Te Whaiti, his bride Meri Enoka and family members ...
Date: [1912]
From: Te Whaiti family : Collection
Reference: PA9-112
Description: Photograph taken on the verandah of the Te Whaiti homestead `Te Karearea', Greytown of George Te Whaiti, his bride Meri (Mary) and family members, including his parents Iraria and Kaihau Te Whaiti, 1912 Refer to Loan Deed for information about the conditions of deposit Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Gelatin silver print, 35.8 x 28 cm, in wooden frame, 69 x 64 cm