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Date: 1949

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-34042-F

Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, ¼ plate

Date: 1902 - 1905

From: [Postcards by Benoni White and A D Willis. 1902-1905]

By: Bock, William Rose, 1847-1932; New Zealand. Department of Tourist and Health Resorts

Reference: Eph-A-POSTCARDS-White-01

Description: Postcard shows a Maori settlement on the shores of Lake Taupo, with the outlet in the foreground being the source of the Waikato River. The mountains of the Central Plateau are in the distance. A plume of smoke issues from Ngauruhoe. There is a cabbage tree at the far right, and beyond it are whare and a pataka. Flax grows in the foreground, and there are tree ferns across the water at the left. Verso shows an engraving by W R Bock, of Mt Earnslaw, head of Lake Wakatipu, with a Maori prow carving overarching it. Scene on recto is similar to the chromolithograph by Thomas Ryan: "Lake Taupo and Waikato River, with Tongariro and Ruapehu" (1893), published in the NZ Graphic Christmas number 1893, page 11. The Library's copy of this is at A-385-020 Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph on postcard, 91 x 139 mm.

Date: 1965

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: EP-Energy-Hydro Electricity-Tongariro Hydro Scheme-01

Description: View down into a steep valley and the Moawhango River, now the site of the upper area of the Moawhango dam. On one side of the valley, and spanning the river can be seen walkways where men from the Ministry of Works used drilling equipment to test the rock structures of the site. Photographed by an unknown photographer in 1965. This image was published in the Evening Post newspaper on the 8th of October, 1965 Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print

Date: 1926

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

By: Newham, Charles Frederick, -1960

Reference: PAColl-6304-30

Description: A group of people, including Sir James and Lady Gunson, watching the eruption of Mount Ngauruhoe. Likely taken by Charles Frederick Newham on 18 May 1926 from the Mangatepopo Track. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print Processing information: Subjects and photographer identified 4 September 2023 following information provided by a researcher.

Date: ca 18 Jun 1996

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: EP-Science-Geology-Volcanoes and volcanic eruptions-03

Description: Tina Salvador from the Turangi Pharmacy sells masks to guard against the ash cloud visible behind her. Shows her crouched by the sign outside the shop which reads: "Volcanic filter masks $4 each". Photograph taken by Evening Post staff photographer Phil Reid circa 18 June 1996. Published in the Evening Post on 18 June 1996 Arrangement: Print in Evening Post illustrations file at cabinet 14, drawer 4 Quantity: 1 colour original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Dye coupler print 17.8 x 12.7 cm

Date: [1900-1910]

From: New Zealand News Ltd :Photographs from the Auckland Star

Reference: PA1-q-013-30-2

Description: Mount Ngauruhoe seen across countryside covered in native forest and scrub. A strean runs throught the picture, lower right. Photographed by an unkown photographer between 1900 and 1910. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver geltin print, 20 x 15 cm, on album page

Date: ca 19 Jun 1996

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

By: Reid, Philip John, 1954-

Reference: EP-Science-Geology-Volcanoes and volcanic eruptions-02

Description: Waikato University volcanology student Blair Lynch-Bosse blows volcanic ash off his car at Whakapapa village during the Mount Ruapehu eruption. Photograph taken by Evening Post staff photographer Phil Reid, circa 19 June 1996. Published in the Evening Post on 19 June 1996 Arrangement: Print in Evening Post illustrations file at cabinet 14, drawer 4 Quantity: 1 colour original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Dye coupler print 18.5 x 12.6 cm

Date: [ca 1920s?]

Reference: 1/2-065850-F

Description: Unidentified hut on Mount Ruapehu, (circa 1920s?). Skis lean up against the walls. Photographer unidentified. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: 1908

From: Parliamentary Library: Photograph albums

Reference: PA1-f-179-21-3

Description: View of Mt Ngauruhoe through the mist of the steam from the crater of Mount Tongaririo. Photographed by Thomas Pringle about 1908 Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print

Date: 18 Jun 1996

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

By: Reid, Philip John, 1954-

Reference: EP-Science-Geology-Volcanoes and volcanic eruptions-04

Description: Eruption of Mount Ruapehu at daybreak, 18 June 1996, showing The Chateau hotel and the ash covered slopes of the Whakapapa skifield. Photograph taken by Evening Post photographer Phil Reid. Published in the Evening Post on 18 June 1996 Arrangement: Print in Evening Post illustrations file at cabinet 14, drawer 4 Quantity: 1 colour original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Dye coupler print 12.7 x 18 cm

Date: 17 Jun 1996

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

By: Reid, Philip John, 1954-

Reference: EP-Science-Geology-Volcanoes and volcanic eruptions-05

Description: Eruption of Mount Ruapehu, 17 June 1996, photographed from the roadside at National Park by Evening Post photographer Phil Reid. Shows an ash cloud drifting north and an unidentified man in the foreground taking photographs. Published in the Evening Post on 18 June 1996 Arrangement: Print in Evening Post illustrations file at cabinet 14, drawer 4 Quantity: 1 colour original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Dye coupler print 12.7 x 18 cm

Date: [ca 1905]

By: Spencer, Charles, 1854-1933

Reference: PAColl-8369

Description: View of Mount Ruapehu from the service road above the spiral, showing flax bushes and small buildings, taken circa 1905 by Charles Spencer. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 21.2 x 16.6 cm

Date: 1945

From: Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Photographs and negatives

Reference: 35mm-00698-b-F

Description: Eruption of Mount Ruapehu, and unidentified mountaineers watching. Photograph taken by Bruce Valentine Davis in 1945. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: 1945

From: Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Photographs and negatives

Reference: 35mm-00696-b-F

Description: View of the ash cloud from the eruption of Mt Ruapehu, from near Waihohonu Hut, during a deer hunting expedition. Photograph taken in 1945, probably by Bruce Valentine Davis. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: 1945

From: Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Photographs and negatives

Reference: 35mm-00702-a-F

Description: Chateau Tongariro, and Mount Ruapehu erupting behind, photographed by Bruce Valentine Davis in 1945. Looks along a lawn, towards a hotel building in a Georgian revival style. A volcanic plume rises from the snow covered mountain behind. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: [1948 or 1949]

From: Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Photographs and negatives

Reference: 35mm-00709-d-F

Description: View of a man standing beside a parked Riley Falcon saloon on the Desert Road in the Taupo district, watching the ash eruption of Mount Ngauruhoe. Photograph taken 1948 or 1949, by Bruce Valentine Davis. Source of descriptive information - Library client; http://www.igg.org.uk/gansg/00-app1/1934rilfalcon.jpg, sighted 9 June 2009 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: [1900-1910]

From: New Zealand News Ltd :Photographs from the Auckland Star

Reference: PA1-q-013-09-2

Description: A mountain stream in Tongariro National Park, taken by an unkown photographer between 1900 and 1910. Inscriptions: Album page - beneath image - A Mountain Torrent Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver geltin print, 20 x 15 cm, on album page

Date: [ca 1918]

From: Radcliffe, Frederick George, 1863-1923 : New Zealand post card negatives

Reference: 1/2-006994-G

Description: Summit of Mount Ruapehu and three unidentified climbers. Photograph taken by Frederick George Radcliffe circa 1918. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - On the summit of Mt Ruapehu F G R 6102 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative

Date: 1945

From: Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Photographs and negatives

Reference: 35mm-00702-b-F

Description: View of the ash cloud from the eruption of Mt Ruapehu. Photograph taken in 1945, probably by Bruce Valentine Davis. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: 1945

From: Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Photographs and negatives

Reference: 35mm-00708-f-F

Description: View of the ash cloud from the eruption of Mt Ruapehu as seen by two trampers in the Kaimanawa Mountains. Photograph taken in 1945, probably by Bruce Valentine Davis. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative