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Date: [ca 1880s]

By: James Valentine & Sons (Dundee, Scotland); Valentine, George Dobson, 1852-1890

Reference: PA7-53-11

Description: Photograph taken from Ohinemutu looking across Lake Rotoura to Mokoia Island. St Faith's church is on the far right. Photograph taken by George Dobson Valentine or a representative of the firm of James Valentine & Sons. Similar view at PA7-53-11 Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom centre - The sunken pah. Lake Rotorua and Mokoia Island. N.Z. 17283. J.V. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: 19 x 29 mm

Date: [ca 1890-1936]

By: Abernethy, William, 1865-1930?; Allen, (Miss), active 1910s; Blencowe, James Rasdell, 1871-1945; Carberry, M V, active 1910s; Churton, C E, active 1904; Ellerbeck Studio; James Valentine & Sons (Dundee, Scotland); Le Grice, Edward, 1881-1959; Marsh, Robert George Stanley, 1862?-1940; Peter Pan Studio; Radcliffe, Frederick George, 1863-1923; Raphael Tuck & Sons (Firm); Tanner Brothers Ltd (Publishers); Taylor, T E, active 1899; Walker, George Allen, -1915; William Beattie & Company; Wilson, William Thompson, 1882-1917

Reference: PAColl-0718

Description: A collection of postcards and printed views (possibly from a magazine) of New Zealand scenes primarily of towns and cities rather than scenic views. They include one of two Maori women washing clothes at Rotorua, another of the Royal visit in 1927 and a family group of seven men and three women possibly taken in Belfast. A number of the postcards have been used. Also included are five original photographs which have been captioned with the family connections: a soldier in uniform, possibly named Ralph Ferguson; Uncle Henry Babe's wedding photograph; cousin Violet Bradford in America; Albert and Elizabeth (Eliza) Babe (brother and sister) and four others; Thomas and Fanny Babe (grandpa and grandma) with Eliza, Harold, Albert, Olivia, Queenie and Gladys. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 5 b&w original photographic print(s). 55 b&w photo-mechanical print(s).

Date: [after 1902]

By: James Valentine & Sons (Dundee, Scotland)

Reference: PA7-22-07

Description: Shows a woman and two men looking down at a geyser. Photograph possibly taken after 1902 when the Prince of Wales Feathers geyser was named. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - The Prince of Wales Feather Geyser, Wairekei, NZ. 17988 JV The Prince of Wales Feathers Geyser at Whakarewarewa began spurting in June 1886 after the eruption of Mount Tarawera. It was originally known as the Indicator but was named in 1902 in honour of the Royal visit of that year. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Albumen print, 15 x 21.5 cm

Date: [ca 1880s]

By: James Valentine & Sons (Dundee, Scotland); Valentine, George Dobson, 1852-1890

Reference: PA7-53-08

Description: Photograph of Christchurch College taken by J.V. Photograph taken by George Valentine or by a representative of James Valentine & Sons. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom centre - Christchurch College, N.Z. 18285. J.V.; Verso - bottom right - Cowan Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: 18.8 x 28.5 mm

Date: ca 1890s

From: Mantell album 4

By: James Valentine & Sons (Dundee, Scotland)

Reference: PA1-q-158-28

Description: Settlement of Jerusalem on the banks of the Whanganui River, circa 1890s. Photograph taken by a representative of the firm of James Valentine & Sons. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Jerusalem. Wanganui River. N.Z. 17957 JV Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 18.8 x 29 cm, mounted on album page 29.7 x 24.2 cm

Date: [ca 1885-1945]

By: Lovell-Smith, Timothy James, 1945-; Union Steam Ship Company of New Zealand Ltd; Crummer, George R, 1868-1953; James Valentine & Sons (Dundee, Scotland); Dufty, Francis Herbert, 1846–1910; William H Hammer & Company; Muir and MacKinlay (Firm); Martin, Josiah, 1843-1916; Raine, William Hall, 1892-1955; Tattersall, Alfred James, 1866-1951

Reference: PAColl-0422

Description: Views of New Zealand, the South Pacific and elsewhere including: a chief's house in Fiji; the grounds of the Sanatorium, Rotorua; Wairoa township before the Tarawera eruption; "Fijian warrior armed for war"; Maori children in swimming hole with other children standing behind them smoking; three photographs of the construction of the Wellington Town Hall organ; women doing a poi dance and men doing a haka in front of Maori spectators at Whakarewarewa; five photographs of Cook's landing place on Niue; a set of photographs of many parts of the world with the name Waimarino on the reverse, possibly from the voyages of a merchant ship of that name (these include one of an Arab dhow in the Indian Ocean requesting its longitude, Bill Brayton and others holding his sea turtles, two of the gun on board and three of the Panama Canal); the wreck of the Ansonia on Middleton Reef; an artist's impression of the Trans-Pacific yacht race trophy; a performance by Rarotongan men in uniform; three Rarotongan women washing clothes in the river; children swimming in Ngatangiia Creek; the Beach Road, Apia, Samoa; New Zealand Government Ship TutauRai (?) off Niue; and six mounted photographs by James Valentine and Co of New Zealand scenes and Maori women. Arrangement: Prints housed in 2 boxes at PAColl-0422-1 and PAColl-0422-2. Negatives housed at 1/2-037763, 045085, 056525 to 056545, 056315 to 056333, 144784, 144815, 144818, 144830, 144847 and 144850 Quantity: 72 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: [Circa 1870s and 1880s]

From: Nairn, Douglas, fl 1973 :Photographs of New Zealand and Fiji

By: (W N) Tuttle & Company; Burton Brothers (Dunedin, N.Z.); Hart, Campbell & Company; James Valentine & Sons (Dundee, Scotland)

Reference: PA1-o-359

Description: Photographs of New Zealand, taken by various photographers. Some are unidentified, but many are taken by the Burton Brothers, J V (James Valentine), Tuttle & Co, for Simpson & Co., and Hart, Campbell & Co. In the North Island, a large number of photographs show the area around Mount Tarawera before and after the volcanic eruption in 1886. There are a number showing the huge deposits of mud and ash which covered the area, with views of the landscape and of ruined buildings, followed by scenes of the Pink and White Terraces, before the eruption. On page 8, there is a view of Ranana (London), on the Wanganui River with the caption, "Maori village similar to those overwhelmed by the eruption". Other scenes in the North Island were taken in Auckland City, Ohinemutu, Rotokakahi, and Whakarewarewa, Ti Eke [i.e. Tieke] on the Wanganui River, and one of Wellington City taken from Mount Victoria. South Island views include many around the main lakes, including Wakatipu, Wanaka, Manapouri, Queenstown and Hawea; Milford Sound and Mitre Peak; the Otira Gorge; Kawarau Gorge and Bridge; Oamaru; Port Chalmers; and Dunedin. Views of gold mining areas in Otago include excavation sluiced out by hydrants at St Bathans, and the miners' towns of Naseby with the river choked with tailings, and Nokomai. Portraits of Maori including Ana Rupene. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with marron leather binding covered with waxed brown-paper cover, entitled `New Zealand photographs, [E?] Nairn'; 25.5 x 32.5 cm

Date: [after 1885]

By: James Valentine & Sons (Dundee, Scotland); Valentine, George Dobson, 1852-1890

Reference: PA7-53-10

Description: Photograph taken at dusk from Ohinemutu looking across Lake Rotoura to Mokoia Island. St Faith's church can be seen silhouetted on the far right. Photograph taken by George Dobson Valentine or a representative of the firm of James Valentine & Sons. Similar view at PA7-53-11 Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom centre - Lake Rotorua (moonlight), N.Z. 17284. J.V. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: 19 x 29 mm

Date: [1880s?]

From: Heine, Clara Mathilde, fl 1960s : Photograph album and photographs

By: James Valentine & Sons (Dundee, Scotland)

Reference: PA1-o-219

Description: Album containing photographs on pages 1-7 only. The first six are views of the West Coast Road, particularly Otira Gorge, and Bealey Gorge. The photographer's initials `J V', with a five figure number are noted on these West Coast scenes. The 7th photograph shows the old Wellington College building. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Brown card covered album, entitled `Photographs' in gold lettering; 21 x 28 cm

Date: [Between 1890s and 1910s]

By: Tomlinson, Francis Ernest, 1864-1944; Muir & Moodie (Firm); Radcliffe, Frederick George, 1863-1923; Ring, James, 1856-1939; Denton, Frank James, 1869-1963; Martin, Josiah, 1843-1916; Hillsdon, George, active 1890s; Powell, J S, active 1890s; James Valentine & Sons (Dundee, Scotland)

Reference: PA1-q-184

Description: Album of postcards of New Zealand (includes one of Molesey Lock, England). Images include landscapes, views of prominent buildings in locations listed above, gold mining, harbours, glaciers, bridges, parks and other scenes of interest. Towards the end of the album is a collection of tourist portraits of Maori, including `A Maori canoeist' (a young woman holding a paddle), `Maori chief Patarangukai', `Te Heu Heu, the great Maori chief', and `Maori girl'. Photographs taken by various professional photographers whose names are listed above. Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Album with mid-blue cover decorated with an Art Deco pattern in lighter blue and black, entitled Post Card Album in golden cursive script; endpapers with fine gold pattern of impressionistic leaves and irises; 28 x 22 cm