Places

Date: [between 1910s and 1920s]

From: Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives

By: Hopkins, Alfred Walter, 1882-1969

Reference: 1/2-000886-G

Description: General view of Ashburton, looking down East Street. Baring Square with two statues, one of John Grigg (1828?-1901), runs along East Street in the left foreground, and the business premises of Baker and Brown (coachbuilders at 164 Havelock Street), are visible behind the park. Photograph taken by A W H, probably Alfred W Hopkins, bookseller and stationer at 55 East Street, Ashburton Source of descriptive information - Photographer identified as Alfred W Hopkins from image at 1/2-000883 and from Wise's Post Office Directory between 1910s and 1920s Source of descriptive information - Note on back of file print reads "Looking down East Street. Baring Square with statue of John Grigg." [Information given by] R. Lambrechtsen, Aug 2002. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom centre - Ashburton Protd A W H [No] 374b Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative

Date: [ca 1910]

From: Webb, Steffano, 1880-1967: Collection of negatives

Reference: 1/1-009034-G

Description: Photograph taken by the Steffano Webb Photographic Studio, Christchurch. Source of descriptive information - Negative register and inscriptions on negative. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative, 6.5 x 8.5 inches

Date: [ca 1910]

From: Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives

Reference: 1/2-000890-G

Description: United Service Hotel centre right, with Barnett & Co. (chemists) in the left-hand corner of the hotel, and the Bank of New Zealand building centre with Colombo Street running between the hotel and the bank. Photograph taken by William A Price ca 1910. Other notes - For another image of the same view, with the same inscription and number, but in different lettering, see 1/2-000851. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Christchurch. 2472B Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative

Date: 3 May 1905

From: The Press (Newspaper) :Negatives

Reference: 1/1-008444-G

Description: At the parade celebrating the opening of the electric tramway in Christchurch, 3 May 1905. Shows a crowd in Cathedral Square, alongside a double decker tram decorated with foliage and a Union Jack. Press newspaper photograph. Photographer unidentified. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative Processing information: The collection description was updated in November 2020 with information regarding commercial use of the photographs.

Date: 1949

From: New Zealand Geographic Board: Selection of maps of New Zealand

By: New Zealand Geographic Board; New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey; Dick, Russell Gladstone, 1898-1966; R E Owen (Firm)

Reference: MapColl-NZGB-3/15/209/Acc.54895

Description: Map - County Boundary Series - showing county boundaries of Tawera, Oxford, Malvern, Selwyn, Ashburton, Geraldine, Mackenzie, and Westland counties. Published by New Zealand Department of Lands and Survey, under authority of R G Dick, Surveyor-General, 1949. Printed by R E Owen, Government Printer, Wellington. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Printed map on paper, scale 4 miles to 1 inch, 57 x 84 cm

Date: 1942

From: New Zealand Geographic Board: Selection of maps of New Zealand

Reference: MapColl-NZGB-3/17/227/Acc.54913

Description: Topographical sketch map showing Lake Kaniere, Wilberforce, and headwaters of the Waimakariri and Otira rivers. Magnetic variant to North given for the year 1942. Numerous notes on the condition of tracks and variations means this map was possibly prepared for New Zealand Alpine Club, however this facsimile copy bears no imprint information. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photostat copy on paper, mounted on linen-backed card with linen binding tape edge, scale 1.25 miles to 1 inch, 45 x 55 cm

Date: 1933

From: [Ephemera and posters relating to films, motion pictures, cinema. 1900-1969]

By: Sun (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: Eph-C-CINEMA-1933-01

Description: Pamphlet advises of the relationship between Christchurch picture theatres and the daily newspaper the "Sun" (1914-1935). The cover and text side shows a portrait photograph of Gordon Mirams, the motion picture editor of the "Sun". The pictorial side shows stills from the motion pictures screening at various Christchurch theatres in 1933: 1. Majestic: Laurel and Hardy in "Pack up your troubles" 2. Theatre Royal: Bela Lugosi in "White zombie" 3. Plaza: "Cynara" starring Ronald Colman and Kay Francis 4. Crystal Palace: "Money talks" with Judy Kelly and Kid Berg 5. Civic: Bobby Howes in "Lord Babs" 6. Liberty: Johnny Mack Brown, Evelyn Knapp and George Irving in "The vanishing frontier" 7. Regent: Warner Baxter and Herbert Mundin in "Dangerously yours" Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, on sheet, 288 x 342 mm., originally folded to 180 x 116 mm.

Date: 1956

From: [Programmes and ephemera of octavo size for drama productions in New Zealand]

Reference: Eph-A-DRAMA-1956-01

Description: Programme for a play toured in New Zealand in 1956, is for the Christchurch season and contains advertising for Christchurch businesses. It also contains photographs and biographical notes about actors Peter Gray (Britain) and June Clyne (Australia), John Lee and Reg Dell; and Welsh actress Pat Ottey, and British born director Lionel Harris. Other Titles - Carroll Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 16 pages, 249 x 186 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mrs B Thom, in 1996.

Date: Circa 1925

From: Moore, Robert Percy, 1881-1948 :Panoramic photographs of New Zealand

Reference: Pan-1746-F

Description: Panoramic close-up view of the main buildings at Queen Mary Hospital, Hanmer Springs. Single-storeyed except for clerestory windows above the section on far left. Nursing staff and patients posing on verandahs and on the lawn in front. Door to the Office on left. Bench seats around curved verandah in the foreground. Flower beds and trees all around. Hills just visible in the background. Photograph taken by Robert Percy Moore. Refer also Pan-1747 Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - "Queen Mary Hospital. Hanmer Springs. N.Z." No. 578; Marginal notes on negative - Queen Mary Hospital. Hanmer Springs. N.Z. 1 sample oils & B&W. Black roof. Blue uniforms; Marginal notes on negative - 1 1 1 1 1 [in list formation] Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 24.7 x 117.0 cm

Date: 1904 - 1905

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to hospitals, hospices, hospital boards, rest homes]

Reference: Eph-A-HOSPITAL-1905-01

Description: Postcard shows a black and white photograph of hospital at Sunnyside, Christchurch. Handwritten ink message on recto, addressed to Miss Violet Smith, Addiscombe House, Waimea Street, Nelson: "Compts of the season dear, with love from your old friend. F L Mellors" Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph on postcard, 90 x 139 mm. Provenance: Purchased from the Complete Stamp Company, New Zealand Philatelic Brokers Ltd, Waitakere, in 2012.

Date: 1925

From: Moore, Robert Percy, 1881-1948 :Panoramic photographs of New Zealand

By: Atkinson, William H, active 1920s

Reference: Pan-1297-F

Description: Panoramic view of 'Mason Hills' homestead. Single-storeyed bungalow-style house with deep front porch. Side of the house hidden behind garden. Gravel drive with flower beds on the lawn on the right, and trees and toetoe (or pampas grass) on the left of the drive near the house. Area of rough ground rising to hills on the left. Photograph taken by Robert Percy Moore. Inscriptions: Marginal notes on negative - "Mason Hills" 1025. W.H. Atkinson. Waiau. 3 oils. White house. Dark brown facings. Red roof (dark). Bed in front of camera blue & yellow flowers. Put cream roses in front of house. 3 small trees on lawn are like autumn leaves; Marginal notes on negative - 1 1 1 1 1 [in list formation]; Photographer's title on negative - "Mason Hills" 1925 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 24.7 x 110.2 cm

Date: 1925

From: Moore, Robert Percy, 1881-1948 :Panoramic photographs of New Zealand

By: O'Malley, Frederick J, active 1920s

Reference: Pan-1296-F

Description: Panoramic view of 'Lottery Downs' farm, river valley in the foreground and farmhouse and farmland on river terrace above. Single-storeyed farmhouse with verandahs visible on three sides and outbuildings to the right of the house. High hills behind. Photograph taken by Robert Percy Moore. Inscriptions: Marginal notes on negative - F.J. O'Malley "Lottery Downs" 1925. 3 oils. Waiau. Red roof. Red outbuildings. Light green hills; Marginal notes on negative - 4 4 4 [in list formation]; Photographer's title on negative - "Lottery Downs" 1925 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 24.7 x 121.8 cm

Date: 1925

From: Moore, Robert Percy, 1881-1948 :Panoramic photographs of New Zealand

By: Little, R, active 1920s

Reference: Pan-1299-F

Description: Panoramic view of 'Annandale' sheep farm looking down over a large flat area of farmland in the centre with the homestead centre left. The single-storeyed house is seen in a side view with a verandah along the front. Outbuildings to left and right, river valley below on the right with a road through the centre, and hills all around. Photograph taken by Robert Percy Moore. Inscriptions: Marginal notes on negative - R. Little "Annandale" 1925. Waiau. 1 oils. 2 B&W. Red roof. White house. Light green hills. Print from extreme left; Marginal notes on negative - 10 10 10 [in list formation]; Photographer's title on negative - "Annandale" 1925 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 24.7 x 108.9 cm

Date: [196-]

From: Goodall, Gladys Mary, 1908-2015: Scenic photographs of New Zealand

Reference: GG-11-0638

Description: View of Aoraki/Mount Cook through the window of the Hermitage lounge, taken between 1960 and 1968 by Gladys M Goodall Publication Note - Published by Whitcombe & Tombs as postcard WT601 Inscriptions: Mount recto - top left - Mt Cook from Hermitage Lounge; Mount recto - top right - 11-638 Quantity: 1 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Dye coupler transparency 10 x 12.5 cm

Date: [196-]

From: Goodall, Gladys Mary, 1908-2015: Scenic photographs of New Zealand

Reference: GG-11-0655-1

Description: Photograph of the exterior of the Hermitage, Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, taken between 1960 and 1968 by Gladys M Goodall Publication Note - Published by Whitcombe & Tombs as postcard WT603 Inscriptions: Mount recto - top left - The Hermitage, Mt Cook. N.P.; Mount recto - top right - 11-655 Quantity: 1 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Dye coupler transparency 6.2 x 8.6 cm, in mount 10.1 x 12.7 cm

Date: [196-]

From: Goodall, Gladys Mary, 1908-2015: Scenic photographs of New Zealand

Reference: GG-11-0816A

Description: View of the interior of Christchurch Cathedral showing the pulpit, taken 1960s by Gladys M Goodall Inscriptions: Mount recto - above image - II-816: Christchurch Cathedral, the Selwyn Memorial a. Pulpit. Mrs G.M. Goodall, P.O. Box 2643, Christchurch, N.Z. Quantity: 1 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Dye coupler transparency 7.6 x 11.5 cm, in mount 10.2 x 12.7 cm

Date: [196-]

From: Goodall, Gladys Mary, 1908-2015: Scenic photographs of New Zealand

Reference: GG-11-0814A

Description: View of the interior of Christchurch Cathedral, taken 1960s by Gladys M Goodall Publication Note - Published by Whitcombe & Tombs as postcard WT5008 Quantity: 1 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Dye coupler transparency 10 x 12.5 cm

Date: [196-]

From: Goodall, Gladys Mary, 1908-2015: Scenic photographs of New Zealand

Reference: GG-11-0823

Description: Elevated view of Cathedral Square, Christchurch, taken 1960s by Gladys M Goodall Quantity: 1 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Dye coupler transparency 10 x 12.5 cm

Date: 1976

From: Goodall, Gladys Mary, 1908-2015: Scenic photographs of New Zealand

Reference: GG-11-2190

Description: Crowd of people in Cathedral Square, Christchurch. Photograph taken 1976 by Gladys M Goodall Quantity: 1 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Dye coupler transparency 6.2 x 6.2 cm [longest edges]

Date: 1924

From: Moore, Robert Percy, 1881-1948 :Panoramic photographs of New Zealand

Reference: Pan-1425-F

Description: Panorama of Redcliffs with the sea on the right. The Christchurch Sailing Club rooms and jetty centre left. Small dinghies are moored close into shore. Yachts moored further out into the harbour. A large two-masted sailing ship is seen centre left. Houses in valley on the left, and up on a ridge centre left. Steep cliffs in the centre of the image. Photograph taken in 1924 by Robert Percy Moore. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - Panorama of Redcliffs Christchurch N.Z. No. 530; Marginal notes on negative - [On brown adhesive tape] Redcliffs ChCh 1924 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 19.7 x 116.8 cm