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Heine, L S :Postcards and photographs of old Wellington and other New Zealand views
Date: ca 1860-1927
By: Heine, Lynette Sibyl, active 1987-1996; Beauchamp, J, active 1890s; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.); Mirrielees (Firm); Radcliffe, Frederick George, 1863-1923; Tanner Brothers Ltd (Publishers); Zachariah, Joseph, 1867-1965
Reference: PAColl-0722
Description: Mounted photograph and three loose prints of Wellington College both before and after 1909 when the tower was removed; the junction of Adelaide Road and Riddiford Street in Newtown; three postcards from the Evening Post "Old Wellington" series showing Cuba Street ca 1870 looking both north and south, the Supreme Court on Lambton Quay, and the waterfront ca 1860; the new mountain house at Mount Egmont ca 1927; Mount Sefton and the Footstool from the Hooker River, Southern Alps; Ocean Beach, Mount Maunganui viewed from the Mount; Takapau encampment 1914 showing rows of tents in the distance; two cars on a ferry over the Buller River; and Cromwell ca 1900 showing the old bridge over the Clutha River. Quantity: 10 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). 4 b&w original photographic print(s).
Dickie, W K: Photographs of Auckland, photographs relating to the Babe and Ferguson fam...
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).
[Theatre programmes and ephemera collected by Charles Cabot, for variety shows and conc...
Date: 1936 - 1937
From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]
Reference: Eph-A-CABOT-Variety-1936/1937
Description: Includes programmes or fliers for the following: 1936?: Stanley McKay's Gaieties. "Lots o' fun". Gala gift matinee. Last matinee of the season ... when a brand new bicycle will be given away. Grand Opera House [1936?]. Flier (2 copies) 1936: Clem Dawe and his Australian Revue Company present "Seeing the world" (With Edna Luscombe, Rex Leslie, the Mariajanos, Clem Dawe, Dorothy White, Joe Shriner). Pavilion Theatre Liverpool, 17 February 1936. Programme St James - Majestic Review. Sir Benjamin Fuller presents the Hart-Brian Vaudeville Company in "Why go to Paris". Ballets and ensembles by Janice Hart; produced by Frank O'Brian. [March 1936]. Programme on folded flyer Long Tack Sam and his wonderful Chinese; also 7 European Vaudeville acts. The show that will amaze you. Opera House, Saturday next, May 30 [1936]. Pink flyer (2 copies) Stanley McKay's The Gaieties of 1936 Revue and Vaudeville Co. (With Ike Delavale, Russell Callow, Joe Rox, Patricia and Colin, Winne Edgerton, Elvy Ferguson, May Brooke, Maggie Buckley, Pat Reno and the Sunkissed Ballet). His Majesty's Dunedin, 8 February 1936. Programme Stanley McKay's The Gaieties of 1936 Revue and Vaudeville Co. in their second brilliant production "Life begins at 8" (With Ike Delavale, Russell Callow, Joe Rox, Patricia and Colin, Winnie Edgerton, Elvy Ferguson, George Corelli, May Brooke, Maggie Buckley, Pat Reno and the Sunkissed Ballet). St James Theatre Christchurch, 18 January 1936. Programme Stanley McKay presents the Gaieties of 1936 International Vaudeville Co. in the sparkling revue "Tres bien" (With photos of Jerry Keogh, Geo Corelli, Ike Delavale, Russell Callow, May Brooke, Maggie Buckley, Joe Rox, Winnie Edgerton, Elvy Ferguson, Pat Reno and his wonderful performing dogs). Grand Opera House Wellington, 7 March 1936. Programme Rex Theatre Cuba Street. Next Saturday afternoon 2 o'clock, Special Children's Matinee, 200 free prizes. Badges for all who attend, and proozes to those with the shiniest shoes. Join the "Nugget" Shiny Shoes Club, ... Box 1490 GPO Wellington. Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd 50564 [1936] 1937: Frank Neil in conjunction with J C Williamson Ltd present Con Colleano and 30 international variety stars. Irene Vermillion and her famous Dart Trumpeters. "Lucky Stars". Grand Opera House Wellington, Grand farewell gala night Wednesday September 15th when the Frank Neil Show will present "The hits of the season". Programme Frank Neil stages world's variety stars in the gorgeous Xmas extravaganza, "Hello 1938". Tivoli (Melbourne), commencing 20 December 1937. Programme The Marcus Show. Greater Marcus Show ... "Broadway vanities". Grand Opera House Wellington, 8 May [1937]. Programme Frank Neil in conjunction with J C Williamson Ltd present Con Colleano and 30 international variety stars. Irene Vermillion and her famous Dart Trumpeters. "The talk of the town". Grand Opera House Wellington , 1 September 1937. Under direction of Connors and Paul, New Celebrity Musical Revue Coy. 50 artists in another outstanding success. 30 glamour girls and Queenie Paul's Sunkissed Beauties. Connors & Paul Productions by arrangement with Sir Benjamin Fuller present their new company of revue stars headed by George Wallace (With Mike Connors, Will Miller, Laurel Streeter, Edna Hardy, Mary Wilson, Dulcie Sands, Maureen Brennan, Moreno Trio, Will Miller, Lulla Fanning, Leo Trenette, Queenie Paul). New Opera House Wellington, commencing Saturday January 9th 1937. Programme Connors & Paul Productions by arrangement with Sir Benjamin Fuller present their new company of revue stars headed by George Wallace. New Opera House Wellington, commencing Saturday January 16th 1937. Programme Connors & Paul Productions presenting their brand new Anglo-American Revue Company in "Hoity, Toity!" Grand Opera House Wellington, 27 December 1937. Connors & Paul Productions presenting their brand new Anglo-American Revue Company in "Hotsie, Totsie" Grand Opera House Wellington, 27 December 1937. Connors & Paul Productions presenting their brand new Anglo-American Revue Company in "Topsy Turvy!". Grand Opera House Wellington, 27 December 1937. Programme Sir Benjamin Fuller by arrangement with Mr Bertram Montague presents "Let's go places", produced by Lewis Marks. Grand Opera House, 25 September 1937. Programme Sir Benjamin Fuller by arrangement with Mr Bertram Montague presents "This year of carnival", produced by Lewis Marks. Grand Opera House, 2 October 1937. Programme Stanley McKay presents The Gaieties of 1937, featuring Joe Lawman, in sparkling review (with May Brooke, Joy Wright, Kathleen Howard, George Corelli, Elton Black, Cy Pier, Bob Leslie, Rene Manning, Stella Lamond, Mitzi Arnold, Will Newton). New Opera House Wellington [1937]. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed programmes or fliers, under 250 mm.
Hewitt, George R :Postcards of Christchurch, Auckland, Wellington, Picton, Lyttelton an...
Date: ca 1920
By: Hewitt, George R, active 1920-1985
Reference: PAColl-0601
Description: Postcards collected by the depositor while working as an able seaman on HMS Renown during the tour by the Prince of Wales in 1920. Black and white postcards of Auckland, Christchurch, particularly the botanic gardens, Lyttelton, Picton, and Samoa and colour postcards of Wellington. Quantity: 43 b&w photo-mechanical print(s).
Colour transparencies of Wellington and Lyall Bay
Date: 1970s
From: Wells, Robert E, 1905-2006 :Photographic negatives, prints and transparencies of the Mokau and other rural North Island districts, and scenic views of New Zealand
By: Wells, Robert Ernest, 1905-2006
Reference: PA12-0097
Description: Arrangement: Top left 87-35, top right 87-38, bottom left 87-39, bottom right 87-50. Quantity: 4 colour original transparency/ies. Transfers: Photocopies of transparency envelopes held at PAColl-3703.
Argent, Jean :Postcards of Wellington
Date: 1900 - 1910
By: Argent, Jean, active 1990
Reference: PAColl-1644
Description: Quantity: 4 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) (postcards). 2 colour photo-mechanical print(s).
Angus Construction album 25: Parliament Street; Randwick Pump Station; Cuba Street
Date: 1979-1980
From: Angus Corporation: Photographs of building construction
Reference: PA1-q-423
Description: Photographs of three constructions projects circa 1979 to 1980, taken by unidentified photographers. The first section shows the construction of a commercial building on Princess Street, Lower Hutt, from March to October 1980. The final photograph shows the building complete with the letters DSL above the entrance. The next section is of the construction of the Randwick Pumping Station, Lower Hutt, August to circa November 1979. The final section is of the construction of a building at 136 Cuba Street, Wellington, from August 1979 to May 1980. Source of title: Cover of album
Various architects :[Plans and alterations for premises of the Wellington Working Men's...
Date: 1965 - 1977
By: Wilkins & Davies Development Company Ltd; Roberts & Mercer (Firm)
Reference: Plans-2005-107-a
Description: Includes architectural drawings by Wilkins and Davies Construction Company Ltd for proposed buildings at Lipman Street, 1976-1977; drawings by Roberts and Mercer (architects) for alterations and modernisation to premises at 101-117 Cuba Street for the Wellington Working Men's Club and Literary Institute, 1965 and 1970; two plans for Petone Working Men's Club (Job 394, 1976); aerial photographs of Cuba Street and surrounding streets; drawings for proposed swimming pool enclosure at Khandallah School, Clark Street, undated. Quantity: 33 plan(s). Physical Description: Diazo prints, sizes varying up to 597 x 840 mm.
Tustin, B :Photographs of Wellington and the surrounding area taken by W H Tustin and c...
Date: 1892-1896, [ca 1948]
By: Tustin, B, active 1988; Tustin, William Henry, 1880-1970; Smith, Sydney Charles, 1888-1972
Reference: PAColl-1281
Description: Collection comprises postcards of Wellington views, views of Karori, panorama of Wellington taken 1892, photographs near Gladstone, bush scene, railway scene, and Raumati store Quantity: 20 b&w original photographic print(s) mounted on card and. 9 b&w original photographic print(s) and. 7 b&w original photographic print(s) (postcards) and. 1 item(s) of photographic ephemera in one box.
Various architects :[Plans and alterations for premises of the Wellington Working Men's...
Date: 1965 - 1977
By: Wilkins & Davies Development Company Ltd; Roberts & Mercer (Firm)
Reference: Plans-2005-107
Description: Includes architectural drawings by Wilkins and Davies Construction Company Ltd for proposed buildings at Lipman Street, 1976-1977; drawings by Roberts and Mercer (architects) for alterations and modernisation to premises at 101-117 Cuba Street for the Wellington Working Men's Club and Literary Institute, 1965 and 1970; two plans for Petone Working Men's Club (Job 394, 1976); aerial photographs of Cuba Street and surrounding streets; drawings for proposed swimming pool enclosure at Khandallah School, Clark Street, undated. Quantity: 33 plan(s). Physical Description: Diazo prints, sizes varying up to 597 x 840 mm. Transfers: Wellington Working Men's Club, records (MS-Group-1456).. Processing information: Previously housed at AI-80-011 in Manuscripts & Archives.
Photograph album relating to Claude Singleton's Wellington signwriting business
Date: [ca 1929-1933]
From: Singleton family: Photographs, particularly relating to Wellington signwriting business 'Singleton Signs'
Reference: PA1-o-1892
Description: An album of photographs, and ephemera, of circa 1930s, relating to Claude Singleton's Wellington signwriting business - 'Singleton Signs Ltd'. The album appears to have been compiled by the business in circa 1930s, probably by Singleton himself. Photographers are unidentified. The album mainly contains photographs of signs, produced by the company. These include wallboard signs, cut-outs, posters, hoardings, iron signs, calico signs, window displays, roadside signs, wall signs, and truck and van displays. Many are photographed in situ and some are photographed in the studio or workroom. Also, an exterior shot of the Singleton Signs studio in Newtown and interior shots of Tory Street studio. Also shots of signs being worked on in the studio or workroom, road-side signs being erected, men wearing sandwich board signs, and street views with exteriors of some buildings shown. Also contains photographs of exhibition stands at the 'Winter Show', including images of automobiles, motorcycles, and fridges. Also included is one image of an unidentified bridge and river Glued into the album are letters of recommendation, examples of letterhead for the business, and leaflets advertising the business. Captions for some images supply the dimensions, locations, or clients, for specific signs. Three images that were loose within this album were removed to PAColl-10312 Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Photograph album 18 x 30 cm black cover with 'Singleton Signs' handwritten on front. The black pages have some borders and decorations in grey
[Hill, Perry Martin], 1926-2005 :[Measured drawings for houses in the Wellington Region...
Date: 1980 - 1989
From: Hill, Perry Martin, 1926-2005 :[Architectural plans. 1960-1990s]
Reference: Plans-2007-030-0349/0370
Description: Includes floor plans and plans of details of architraves, skirting, jambs, trim, cornices, etc. The buildings included are: 0349-0353: 2 Brown Street 0354-0355: 22 Buckle Street 0356: Chapman-Taylor house, Wellington 0357: 159B Cuba Street (Swan Lane), Wellington. Verandah bracket 0358-0361: 24 Marine Parade, Days Bay. A W Knowles [and] proposed verandah for Mr and Mrs D Long 0362: 12 Drummond Street 0363-0364: 74 Elizabeth Street 0365-0370: 20 Fitzherbert Street, Petone Quantity: 22 plan(s). Physical Description: Pencil drawings, sizes varying
Frank Duncan & Co :Wellington NZ; 24 artistic views
Date: 190?
By: Frank Duncan and Company; Zachariah, Joseph, 1867-1965; Smith, Sydney Charles, 1888-1972
Reference: PA1-o-1210
Description: Album of views of Wellington published ca 1905 by Frank Duncan & Co. Photographers include Zak and S C Smith. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Provenance: Purchase, January 2004
Photographer unknown: A Riley car, a Public Works Department truck and views of Wellington
Date: [ca 1937]
Reference: PAColl-6899
Description: Four images of a 1937 Riley car parked in a side street; four images of a Public Works Department truck parked near the Overseas Terminal on Oriental Bay with Mount Victoria in the background; two images of an art deco apartment block (now called Zena Court on Basin Reserve); and three images of C Smith Ltd on Cuba Street with a crowd of shoppers outside. Photographer unidentified. Arrangement: Negatives housed at 1/4-038679 to 038691 Quantity: 13 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass ¼ plate negatives
Preparation for traffic light installation, Petone
Date: 1974
From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper
Reference: 1/4-021593-F
Description: Preparation for the installation of the first traffic lights to be installed by the Petone Borough Council, 1974. An Austin A 35 van is turning into Cuba Street. Group, and photographer, unidentified. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative
James Smith and Sons shop, The New House, Cuba Street Wellington
Date: ca1900
From: James Smith Ltd :Photographs of personnel, activities and shops
By: James Smith's (Firm)
Reference: PAColl-3332-17-1
Description: Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).
Watt, G T album 2
Date: 1901-1904
By: Watt, George Thomas, 1871-1933
Reference: PA1-o-516
Description: Photographs of family and friends, and scenes in the Wellington area and Hawkes Bay, taken by George Thomas Watt People and places named are listed in the headings above. Two images show the Wellington Post Office in the daytime and night time, when decorated in celebration of the coronation of King Edward VII in 1902. The night view shows the Post Office brightly lit with decoration. In the middle of the album is a group of 6 tourist-style photographs of young Maori women. One image shows the house owned by Thomas and Matilda Watt, at 172 Hastings Street, Napier. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with blue cover, spine brown taped, entitled "Photographs" in gold lettering; 22.5 x 28.5 cm
Group at Waiwhetu Marae, and group of Maori school pupils in Upper Cuba Street, Wellington
Date: 1959-1960
From: Westra, Ans, 1936-2023: Photographs
Reference: AWM-0003-F
Description: First frame shows group at Waiwhetu Marae. Rest of frames show Maori school children in upper Cuba Street, Wellington, photographed in 1959-1960 by Ans Westra. Source of descriptive information - Notes written by Westra and filed with proof sheets. Quantity: 4 b&w original negative(s) 120 strips containing 12 images.
Wellington Corporation Tramways :3/- ticket, available for twelve transfer rides betwee...
Date: 1924
From: [Ephemera including tickets and timetables for the Wellington tram service. 1900-1929]
By: Wellington City Tramways Company Ltd
Reference: Eph-A-TRAM-Wellington-1924-01
Description: Three shilling ticket with numerous clips, and an ink signature. Wording states: "This ticket will not be accepted if torn or defaced, and must be shown on demand. Issued subject to Tramway By-laws and Regulations". A trackless tram was introduced from Kaiwarra to Thorndon in September 1924. The fact that this is called a "transfer ride" may mean that one transferred from the trackless car to a tram on a track to complete the journey from Thorndon to Cuba Street. Exhibited in ‘Humble: the life of 100 small objects’, exhibition curated by Barbara Lyon, in the Turnbull Gallery, National Library of New Zealand, 27 August - 17 November 2017. Other Titles - Three shilling Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress, brown on cream clipped ticket, 52 x 120 mm.
General Motors Ltd car factory next to railway and Wakefield Street with Cuba Street Br...
Date: 21 Mar 1956
From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs
Reference: WA-40796-G
Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: 1/2 plate Glass negative, 4.75 x 6.5 inches