Places

Date: 1919

From: Barton, Cranleigh Harper 1890-1975 :[Christchurch streets, gardens and houses] / Cranleigh Barton [1930s-1950s?]

Reference: A-227-250

Description: Shows a grassy area with a path in the foreground with a glass house and trees appearing over the roof of the glass house. The view is probably taken in the spring, with blossom visible on the trees in the foreground The first Townend Glasshouse, an orchid and begonia house, was left to the city by Annie Quayle Townend in 1914. It originally stood in the grounds of Holly Lea, a large Christchurch property, but was moved to the Botanical Gardens, being replaced by the current Townend Glasshouse building in 1955 Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 190 x 285 mm

Date: 13 Nov 1869

From: Seager, Edward : Photograph album

By: Barker, Alfred Charles (Dr), 1819-1873

Reference: PAColl-4508-01

Description: Statue of John Robert Godley, Christchurch, with Dr Alfred Charles Barker seated below, 13 November, 1869. Photograph taken by Dr Barker. Note on back of file print reads: "In the background is the open tower where the bills were put up. The tower was for ringing the time." Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: 20.3 x 14.6 cm

Date: ca 1950

From: Tourist and Publicity

Reference: 1/1-007818-F

Description: Caterpillar D8 tractor and Le Tourneau 12 yd carryall working on a state housing building site in Christchurch. Photograph taken circa 1950s by an unidentified photographer for the National Publicity Studios. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: ca 1860s

Reference: 1/2-004131-F

Description: A coach and four horses laden with passengers outside a Cobb & Co office and Page's Livery and Commission Stables in Christchurch. The shadow of the photographer is in the foreground. Photographer unidentified. Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Film copy negative

Date: [Circa 1870s to 1880s]

By: Edmund Wheeler & Son (Firm)

Reference: PA1-o-533

Description: New Zealand views taken circa 1870s to 1880s by E Wheeler & Son. Scenes include both North Island and South Island views, and all places named are listed above, as are businesses, ships and buildings, where possible. Items of interest include a photograph of trout taken by the Upper Selwyn River "A good day's sport. 38 fish, with the fly, 2 rods" with two large baskets alongside. Two scenes show different means of transport across rivers where there are no bridges. One is the "Cage bridge" (or Flying Fox) across the Teremakau (Taramakau) River, and the other shows a ferry punt across the Buller River. A number of views show farming activities, including a scene near Cheviot of about 20,000 sheep being drafted for shearing; and one of a wagon laden with wool bales being hauled by a team of bullocks. A view of gold sluicing is shown in this album with the locality indistinct. The same view is shown in the first Wheeler Album (PA1-o-532) in which the locality is named as Waimea. Other Titles - New Zealand Views Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with blue buckram cover, entitled "New Zealand Views. Wheeler & Son" in gold lettering on spine; 26.5 x 33.0 cm

Date: 2011

From: Slane, Christopher, 1957-: Digital cartoons published in the Listener, New Zealand Herald, or New Zealand Farmers' Weekly

Reference: DCDL-0017185

Description: The letters 'CHCH' are built from broken masonry and stand amongst the chaos of broken buildings. It is the usual acronym for the city of Christchurch; here however it stands for 'catastrophe', 'havoc', 'care', 'help'. Context - on 22 February 2011 a 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck in Christchurch, which has probably killed more than 200 people (at this point the number is still not known) and caused very severe damage. The courage, generosity and 'can do' attitude of the people of Christchurch has been wonderful but the whole country and is contributing to the effort to get Christchurch back on its feet as well as aid from overseas. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

Reference: DCDL-0017181

Description: A policeman and his dog stop outside a house wrecked in the Christchurch earthquake and phone for assistance saying 'Have found signs of low-life' because he can see 'Christchurch looting in progress'. Context - on 22 February 2011 a 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck in Christchurch, which has probably killed more than 200 people (at this point the number is still not known) and caused very severe damage. The courage, generosity and 'can do' attitude of the people has been wonderful apart from the antisocial behaviour of a few looters and others taking advantage of the situation. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: [ca 1920s]

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

Reference: 1/1-019538-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: 1913

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

Reference: 1/1-005303-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 early 1920s]

Reference: 1/2-073994-G

Description: Station Garage, Christchurch, in the early 1920s. Taken by an unidentified photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: ca 1910

Reference: 1/2-038597-F

Description: Scene on a platform at the Christchurch Railway Station, circa 1910. Amongst the unidentified, stand three women, alongside a train, wearing full length dresses/skirts and hats. Photographer unidentified. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 16.5 x 22 cm

Date: 1907

From: [Postcard album of cards collected by May Stephens. ca 1905-1915].

By: Wilson, R Lois (Mrs), active 1990; Stephens, May, active 1906-1915; Dutch & Bull (Firm)

Reference: Eph-B-POSTCARD-Vol-1-051-2

Description: Shows a queue lined up to enter the Katzenjammer amusement castle, or side show. Inscriptions: Verso - centre - [Letter from Rene, to May Bowater: Dear May, This is where we are going tonight. We went to the Ex this morning and it is lovely. We are having a glorious time and the weather is just perfect. Hope you like this P.C. If you were in the castle you would laugh. Love from Rene. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on postcard.. Physical Description: Photolithograph 89 x 140 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mrs R L Wilson in 1982.

Date: 1906

From: Dickie, John, 1869-1942 :Collection of postcards, prints and negatives

Reference: 1/2-034689-G

Description: Workers dwelling designed by Samuel Hurst Seager and Cecil Wood and built for the New Zealand International Exhibition in Christchurch, 1906-1907. This building was later moved to 52 Longfellow Street, Christchurch. From 1972 until 1985 it was known as "The Beckenham Pottery". Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: 1906

From: New Zealand International Exhibition (1906-1907 : Christchurch, N.Z.): [Ephemera. 1906-1907]

By: Alva Studio (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: Eph-A-EXHIBITION-1906-04

Description: Shows a view of the entrance gate of the Chistchurch International Exhibition, with golden domes and rosy sky. The words "Haere mai" are visible above the entrance gateway. Other Titles - New Zealand International Exhibition Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - ALVA 16 NZ Exhib. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on postcard.. Physical Description: Watercolour and glitter, on photolithograph, on postcard 83 x 136 mm.

Date: [ca 1948]

From: Le Cren, John :Negatives and photographic prints relating to New Zealand towns and cities, people, and other New Zealand activities

Reference: PAColl-0152-1-01

Description: Overlooking Christchurch under snow. Seen from the Cashmere Hills, behind The Sign of the Takahe (under construction). A skier can be seen on the left. The sign of the Takahe opened on the 1st of April 1949.

Date: ca 1880s

From: Foxley Norris album

Reference: PA1-q-094-130-1

Description: Trams in Christchurch, alongside a paddock, circa 1880s. One of the four men, probably the one on the right, is Mr Evans, secretary (of the Canterbury Tramway Company?). Inscriptions: Album page - beneath image - Christchurch Tramway; Album page - right of image - Mr Evans secretary Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1906

From: New Zealand International Exhibition (1906-1907 : Christchurch, N.Z.): [Ephemera. 1906-1907]

By: Webb, Steffano Francis Pavlovich, 1880-1967; Smith & Anthony Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-EXHIBITION-1906-01

Description: Shows the turret-shaped helter skelter building with the riders sliding down the spiral around it. Other Titles - New Zealand International Exhibition Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on postcard.. Physical Description: Photolithograph, on postcard 141 x 91 mm.

Date: 1907

Reference: 1/2-143619-F

Description: New Zealand International Exhibition buildings, Christchurch. Taken in 1907. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: 2010

From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0015533

Description: The cartoon shows rubble and ruined buildings after the Canterbury earthquake of 4th September 2010. Rats representing 'looters' run over the buildings taking advantage as do cockroaches representing 'politics'. Refers to a certain amount of looting but also the high profiles during the aftermath of Mayor Bob Parker with local body elections only a few weeks away and PM John Key in particular. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: [between 1906 and 1907]

From: The Press (Newspaper) :Negatives

Reference: 1/2-041053-G

Description: A group of Maori children sit beneath the waharoa (carved gateway) of the inner pa at the New Zealand International Exhibition, Christchurch, 1906-1907. Photograph by an unidentified photographer for the Press. Probably taken when the exhibition was being dismantled. Other - Gateway carved by Neke Kapua and his sons in Wellington from a slab of totara 22 ft x 4 ft x 6' thick, taking as their tauira (pattern) a waharoa (fort gate) which formed one of the entrances to Maketu Pa, Bay of Plenty - from: Cowan, J, "Official record of the NZ International Exhibition", Government Printer, 1910, pp. 322-324 [ATL606]. 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.