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Date: 1914

From: [Programmes for ballet and dance performances in New Zealand. 1910-1919]

Reference: Eph-A-DANCE-1914-03

Description: Programme booklet for a dance recital contains photographs of King Albert in military uniform, and a group of (probably Belgian) children standing in fur coats. The programme lists tableaux and dances. Tableaux include "Belgium" (Mona Mackay), "The Allies" (with women representing England (Miss M Miller), France (Miss Woodham), Russia (Miss Lewis), Servia (Miss E Miller), Japan (Miss Hipkins), and Belgium (Miss Mona Mackay). The dance pupils are all listed with the items they performed. Other variety perfomers were Mr J W Ryan, Mr Alan McElwain, Mr F G Bourke. The programme contains advertisements for many Auckland businesses. There is also a cartoon "Bravo! Belgium" by F H Townsend showing brave Belgium protecting a field from a fierce German soldier carrying sausages and a big stick. Quantity: 1 Programme(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 16 pages, 248 x 189 mm.

Date: Between 1915 and 1916

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

Reference: APG-0691-1/2-G

Description: Hauling logs from Glenesk Dam near Piha. Taken by Albert Percy Godber between 1915 and 1916. Original print in album PA1-q-102, page 5 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6.5 x 4.75 inches

Date: 22 Feb 1949

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

Reference: PAColl-7171-14

Description: Dismissed carpenters march along Queen Street, Auckland, 22 February 1949, protesting at the result of a dispute with the Auckland Master Builders' Association that left them unemployed. Photographer unidentified. Original caption from the New Zealand Free Lance, March 2. 1949, page 25 reads: Auckland Carpenters' Protest. After a meeting in the Town Hall, Auckland, which about 1,200 carpenters attended to hear speakers trace the history of the dispute with the Auckland Master Builders' Association, about 700 dismissed carpenters marched down Queen Street and up to Albert Park. The pictures show the carpenters marching along Queen Street with their placards. They later enrolled for unemployment benefits." Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 15.8 x 21 cm

Date: 1915-1916

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

Reference: APG-0641-1/2-G

Description: A bullock team hauling a kauri log near Piha. There are four drivers, three men and a young boy. Taken by Albert Percy Godber, 1915-1916. Original print at PA1-o-195 (Godber Album Vol 101, p 26). For a differing view of the same team see APG-0640-1/2. Inscriptions: Album page - Hauling kauri log. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6.5 x 4.75 inches

Date: 1843 - 1844

From: [Various artists] :[Mrs Hobson's album. 1843-1845]

By: Mitford, John Guise, 1822-1854

Reference: E-216-f-041

Description: View from above Grafton Gully, covered in dense bush, with fenced hills and Governor Hobson's grave in the cemetery to the left. Government House is left of centre in the middle distance and three other houses overlooking Grafton Gully are somewhat closer on the right, one of them the home of William Connell, the first Postmaster-General and his wife Isabella. In the distance across the water, the flagstaff marks Mount Victoria, with Rangitoto beyond that. The flat island further off, left of centre is Tiritiri. Painted in early 1843, before the artist moved to an appointment at Russell. A fence has been raised around Governor Hobson's grave. The funeral had taken place in November 1842. Compare Mitford's very similar view at E-216-f-111 Inscriptions: Album page - beneath image - title in ink; also on verso, alternative title in pencil: Entrance to the Harbour, Auckland Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 161 x 244 mm

Date: [ca 1865-1866]

From: Marvin, W G (Captain) :Marvin family photographs

Reference: PA1-q-320-69-1

Description: View of the lower east side of Queen Street, Auckland, taken from the west side of the street. Shows row of premises of Williams and Co (far left on corner with Fort Street), Ship Chandlers and Sailmakers, E & H Isaacs, General Merchants, W. Brighton, Outfitters, New Zealand Insurance Company offices, P.A. Philips, Ironmonger, T. Delattre, Homeopathic Pharmaceutist. Several men stand beside a variety of horse drawn carriages and handsome cabs which are parked along Queen Street. Taken by unknown photographer circa 1865 - 1866. Source of descriptive information - Location identified by Library client (see Auckland Street directory 1886-1887). Relationship complexity - copy held in Sir George Grey Collections, Auckland Libraries (4-403) Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Albumen print

Date: 1909

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

Reference: APG-1373-1/2-G

Description: View of S S Albatross, a Devonport ferry, at Home Bay, Motutapu Island. A large group of firemen are visiting the island for their picnic in 1909. Photograph taken by Albert Percy Godber. Original print in Godber album Vol 110, p 29 (PA1-q-103) Inscriptions: Album page - Home Bay. Motutapu Island. Auckland. Firemen's picnic. 1909. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6.5 x 4.75 inches

Date: [ca May 1909]

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

Reference: 1/2-001497-G

Description: Two unidentified young Maori women wearing tag cloaks (korowai) and holding taiaha, standing in front of the carved meeting house, Whatu o Tamainupo at Marae-o-Hine, Riverhead. Several Maori artifacts are displayed on a flax mat in front of the women. Photograph taken by William A Price ca May 1909. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Carved house at Marae-o-Hine. Riverhead. 1811 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.5 x 6.5 inches

Date: [ca 1900]

Reference: 1/2-077464-F

Description: Overlooking the house of Alexander Richardson Watson in Devonport, Auckland, circa 1900. Photographer unidentified. Source of descriptive information - Biographical information about A R Watson, and about the house in this photograph supplied by Doug Bolitho in August 2008. This house was built ca 1879 for Mr W L Rees, and bought by A R Watson in 1882. Watson did extensive work to the grounds, leveling, terracing and planting. Watson died in 1911 and his estate including this house was inherited by his son, Alexander Richardson Dickie Watson, who died in 1917, leaving no natural family. After the First world War the house was used as a convalescent home for wounded soldiers, and in 1934 was partly destroyed by fire. It was demolished in about 1936. (Information from Watson's great great nephew, Doug Bolitho, August 2008. Watson's obituary can be found in the New Zealand Herald for 30 October 1911.) Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film copy negative

Date: 1871

From: Backhouse, John Philemon 1845-1908 :Sketchbook [of New Zealand views. 1871-1876].

By: Backhouse, John Philemon, 1845-1908; Hamblett, Irene Beatrix, 1915-1995

Reference: E-400-f-010

Description: Shows blockhouse in distance atop a small hill. In the foreground, in front of small cliffs on the shoreline, is a stretch of water, a canoe, and three figures, possibly spear fishing. The title includes "Manukau Hrbour". The Whau River arises north of the Manukau Harbour, and flows into the Waitemata Harbour at Avondale. Nevertheless this view could have been taken from Manukau Harbour looking north to a blockhouse built near the source of the Whau, rather than at its mouth on the Waitemata. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - J.P.B. / 16.5.71; Recto - bottom left - [Title] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s) in sketchbook.. Physical Description: Ink and monochrome wash, 261 x 370 mm.

Date: [1930]

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

Reference: 1/2-000106-G

Description: View of stalls at a trade fair, probably held in Auckland. The stands advertise Taradale Vineyards, Hawkes Bay, and Women's Institutes & Home Handicrafts Ltd. The wine exhibit shows a decoration of vine leaves, and a number of bottles of wine. Labels visible include one for Muscat, with the name B. Steinmetz beneath. Photograph taken by William Archer Price Source of descriptive information - This image is one of a number taken at the trade fair, and was dated from the image at 1/2-000266 which had a picture of a stamped envelope, dated 9 Jul 1930. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.5 x 6.5 inches

Date: [ca 1912]

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

Reference: 1/2-000456-G

Description: View of the memorial fountain and statue of Sir John Logan Campbell at the Manukau Road entrance to Cornwall Park. The statue depicts Sir John in mayoral robes, holding the Deed of Gift. A wreath can be seen laid at the base of the statue. The fountain and statue are surrounded by a metal fence. Mount St John Domain is in the distance. Photograph taken by William A Price, possibly on the death of Sir John Logan Campbell, Jun 1912. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Cornwall Park. Auckland. 709 The fountain and statue were erected at the Manukau Road entrance to Cornwall Park by public subscription in appreciation of the donor's generosity. It was unveiled on 24 May 1906 by Lord Plunket. Sir John died in June 1912. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.5 x 6.5 inches

Date: 1988

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

By: Robertson, William Alexander, 1937-; New Zealand. Department of Survey and Land Information

Reference: MapColl-NZGB-1/3/29/Acc.54715

Description: Terrainmap of Auckland City and surrounding areas from Huntly, Waikato Region up to Welsford, Auckland Region, and the Coromandel Peninsula in Thames-Coromandel District (Info map 262-3). Map features extensive numbered pencil annotations along coastline indicating Iwi affiliations with localities. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Printed in colour on paper, scale 1:250,000, 65.5 x 94.5 cm

Date: 1876

From: [Programmes and fliers relating to music concerts and musical performances in New Zealand. 1870-1879].

By: Reed and Brett (Firm)

Reference: Eph-B-MUSIC-1876-01

Description: An arrangement of text on a silk programme, titled "Third programme". The performance was to be attended by the Marquis of Normanby and his wife, and performers included Mr Charles Keeley (comedian) and Mr Alfred Statham (composer and pianiste). Seventeen items, including bell-ringing and comic songs, were followed by the "laughable farce" "The haunted chateau!", with the main parts being taken by Harry Lynch and Charles Keeley. The vertical borders named the places at which the family had performed: Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania, Fiji, Java, Queensland, New Zealand, Western Australia, California, "etc". Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress, blue ink on cream silk fabric, 290 x 160 mm. Provenance: Donated by Gwynn Gillard, Belmont Victoria, in 2015. Transfers: Other material of the same provenance (a photograph of Harry Lynch) was transferred to the Photographic Archive..

Date: 1942

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

By: New Zealand Geographic Board; New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey; E.V. Paul (Firm); Walshe, Harry Edward, 1883-1948

Reference: MapColl-NZGB-2/14/191/Acc.54877

Description: Map - County Boundary Series - showing boundaries of Whangarei, Hobson, Otamatea, Rodney, Waitemata, Manukau, Great Barrier, Coromandel and Thames Counties. Published by New Zealand Department of Lands and Survey, under authority of H E Walshe, Surveyor-General, 1942. Printed by E V Paul, Government Printer, Wellington. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Printed map on paper, scale 4 miles to 1 inch, 56 x 76.5 cm

Date: 1901 - 1948

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

By: Great Britain. Hydrographic Office

Reference: MapColl-NZGB-5/26/336/Acc.55022

Description: Hydrographic chart 169.46, New Zealand, North Island - East & West Coast, Sheet II. Relief shown by contours and spot heights. Depths shown by soundings. Originally published at the Admiralty Office, London, 1908, this is a copy of the New Edition of 23 November 1945, with manuscript additions and corrections up to 1948. Extended Title - From surveys by Captain A G N Wyatt, RN, HM Surveying Ship 'Endeavour', 1837-8. Captain W Pudsey Dawson, RN, HM Surveying Ship 'Penguin', 1904-5, and Commander J W Combe, RN, 1901. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Printed on paper with annotations in ink and pencil, natural scale 1:290,000, 71 x 104 cm

Date: 1943-1947

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

By: Great Britain. Hydrographic Office

Reference: MapColl-NZGB-5/26/338/Acc.55024

Description: Hydrographic chart 4-9-43. New Zealand - North Island - East Coast. Surveyed by Captain A G N Wyatt, RN, and the officers of H M Surveying Ship 'Endeavour', 1937. Originally published at the Admiralty Office, London, 29 January 1943. This copy bears the imprint "Reproduced by Hydrographic Branch, Sydney, by permission of the Hydrographer." and features manuscript annotated corrections to 1947. Manuscript annotations include deletion of cautions in relation to mined areas in the Hauraki Gulf. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Printed map on paper, annotations in ink, natural scale 1:200,000, 71 x 101 cm

Date: 1908

Reference: Eph-A-FURNITURE-1908-01

Description: Envelope shows an ornate border design with scroll and floral elements at top and at left side. The envelope is hand-addressed to Mr T[?] R Ford, Waitara. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Relief print on envelope, 88 x 152 mm. Provenance: Purchased from the Complete Stamp Company in 2015.

Date: 1963

From: [Posters advertising work and exhibitions by potters and ceramic sculptors in New Zealand. 1960-1970s]

Reference: Eph-C-CERAMICS-1963-01

Description: Newsletter issued by Crown Lynn reports on the popularity in Melbourne of two dinner sets designed by New Zealanders Otway Josling and Don Mills. The inside spread features Harry Jones, a Crown Lynn chemist formerly employed at Royal Doulton; Mrs Ringi Ngakura a skilled worker; and Alan Topham, sales manager. The back page shows prime minister Keith Holyoake presenting prizes to designers Graham Percy and Robert Drake, and Tom Clark jnr presenting Mrs Holyoake with an ovenware set. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph on pamphlet folded to 368 x 240 mm.

Date: 2013

From: Various artists :[Entries in the Young Cartoonist Award. 2013]

By: Morris, Toby, 1980-

Reference: DCDL-0025755

Description: Shows three zombies stumbling through a cityscape and all saying "HOUSE PRICES". The cartoonist is making an exaggerated comment on the way that his age group (early thirties) in Auckland are obsessed with house prices and the purchase of their first home, noting that 'I feel like I'm hiding in my (rented) basement, trying not to get bitten and roped into the whole absurd situation.' Toby Morris was a runner-up in the New Zealand Cartoon Archive and the Listener's Young Cartoonist Competition 2013. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).