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Date: 1939-1967

From: Mason, Brian Harold, 1917-2009 :Photographs, chiefly of New Zealand geological features by Brian Mason

Reference: PAColl-7857

Description: Photographs showing New Zealand geological features taken in 1939, and images used to illustrate "From Mountains to Meteorites" by Brian Mason and Simon Nathan. The album photographs were taken in an area west of the Volcanic Plateau extending from the Taumarunui area in the north and including the Kaitieki/Retaruke area, the Tangarakau River and the Wanganui River to Pipiriki in the south. The images record many secondary rivers and streams, fault lines, rock formations, volcanic deposits, clays, and waterfalls. Photographs in the album pages were taken by Brian Mason during a geological expedition exploring for oil of which he was a member. An account of this expedition is published in an autobiographical memoir "From Mountains to Meteorites" published by the Geological Society of New Zealand in 2001 Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). 4 b&w original photographic print(s). 1 colour original photographic print(s).

Date: 1908

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: A-462-205

Description: Shows a view looking over Tokaanu Stream and marshes towards a hill. A bird is shown in flight, and another one on the water. The stream is edged by rapuo, or rushes, and other green and pink plants. The edge of a fence is visible to the right of the picture Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 220 x 270 mm

Date: 1912

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: A-462-208

Description: Shows a view looking over Tokaanu Stream towards a hill. Grass, trees, and shrubs are visible. The sky is pink and yellow suggesting early morning or evening Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 212 x 275 mm

Date: 1908 - 1915

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: A-462-209

Description: Shows a winding river (possibly Tokaanu Stream) with trees either side. Hills are visible in the background. At one side there is a small steep cliff with a pile of rocks (or maybe logs) at the base. A partially submerged log or branch is sticking out of the river. The sky is purplish, and the hills in the background are orange, suggesting early morning or evening Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 220 x 270 mm

Date: 1905 - 1915

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: A-462-212

Description: Shows a small building next to the a stream (possibly Tokaanu Stream). The building (possibly a shed) does not appear to have windows or a chimney. Grass and trees are at the edge of the stream and hills are visible in the background Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 125 x 170 mm

Date: 1906 - 1912

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: A-462-222

Description: Shows a geyser near Tokaanu, erupting into the sky. A stream or river (probably Tokaanu Stream) is in the foreground. Hills and trees are also visible Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 228 x 148 mm

Date: 1908 - 1917

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: A-462-218

Description: Shows a large geyser erupting into the air as two people watch. One of the people is seated on the grass and the other stands leaning on a stick. A stream (probably Tokaanu stream) is in the foreground. Hills, trees, clouds, and a double rainbow are also visible Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 272 x 126 mm

Date: 1911

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: A-462-231

Description: Shows stream at Tokaanu, with hills in the background. The sky and hills are pinkish suggesting early morning or evening Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 125 x 172 mm

Date: 1917

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: A-462-235

Description: Shows a view looking over Tokaanu Stream and marshes. Hills are in the background. The sky is pinkish suggesting early morning or evening. A figure is visible in a rowboat in the foreground Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 125 x 170 mm

Date: 1911

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: A-462-249

Description: Shows Tokaanu Stream with hills in the background. A path appears to lead up the gulley of the grassy hill. There is a house with a chimney and a red roof. Grass, trees, and a rainbow are also shown Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 170 x 127 mm

Date: 1917

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: A-462-236

Description: Shows Tokaanu Stream with a mountain range in the background. Grass, trees, shrubs, and a small dwelling or shed, are also visible Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 125 x 165 mm

Date: 1905 - 1915

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: A-462-258

Description: Shows a bridge crossing a stream (possibly Tokaanu Stream). Hills are in the background. Trees, rushes, and toitoi are also shown Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 265 x 220 mm

Date: 1905 - 1915

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: A-462-253

Description: Shows a stream with trees either side (possibly Tokaanu Stream). Steam rises from two hot springs. Hills are in the background Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 125 x 165 mm

Date: 1908

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: B-199-017

Description: Shows Tokaanu stream with hills in the background. Grass, trees, and a dirt path are visible. A wooden bridge crosses the stream and leads to a clearing where a small white tent is pitched. In the foreground are two people in a rowboat, one is wearing a suit, tie, and hat. Another empty rowboat is also visible. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 174 x 250 mm

Date: 1932

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: A-462-132

Description: A view of part of the Wairoa River, with the water in the foreground, poplar trees along the bank opposite, two houses and hills in the background Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 215 x 135 mm

Date: 1985

From: Blumhardt, Doreen (Dame), 1914-2009 :Photographs

Reference: PA12-8551

Description: South Island photo tour, 1985. Weathered bark. Bands of white and grey rock. Hills seen beyond tussock grasses. Lake surrounded by mountains. River, beyond which is tussock grassland backed by a mountain wall. Green pasture in foreground, braided river beyond issuing from high mountains. Quantity: 24 colour original transparency/ies.

Date: 1870 - 1880

From: [Hodgkins, William Mathew] 1833-1898 :[Sketchbook, one sketch dated 1875]

By: Hodgkins, William Mathew, 1833-1898

Reference: E-014-q-2-051

Description: Shows mountains across lake or broad river valley late evening. Possibly Lake Wakatipu. Notes include 'reflection' 'water light', 'Grey black' [on the mountains] and 'green yellow' [on the sky] Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - Evening almost dark on both sketch on this next page; Recto - beneath image - artist's notes on lighting Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil 170 x 269 mm

Date: 2001-2006

From: Farrell, Damer, 1943-: Photographs of the West Coast

Reference: PADL-000493

Description: Photographs of Greymouth, West Coast. Includes photographs of suburban homes, city centre, bridges, coastlines, and views of the surrounding area. Includes a Christmas greeting image of Santa Claus on a scooter in the sky above Greymouth. Arrangement: These files were originally delivered to the library within a folder called "Views-Places (Greymouth)" Quantity: 165 digital photograph(s).

Date: January 1953

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-31966-F

Description: Aerial view of Tairua showing beaches, Tairua River and Paku, taken January 1953 by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative Finding Aids: File print in Whites Aviation box Blue 457, Tairua-Pauanui 1948-1984.

Date: 18 April 1962

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-57182-G

Description: Aerial view of Tairua showing beaches, Tairua River and Paku, taken 18 April 1962 by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative Finding Aids: File print in Whites Aviation box Blue 457, Tairua-Pauanui 1948-1984.