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Date: 1849-1875, 1890

By: Lloyd, John Frederick, 1810-1875

Reference: ATL-Group-00619

Description: Letters and cased testimonial of gratitude concerning Rev Lloyd's service at St John's College, St Paul's, Auckland and as Archdeacon of Waitemata (1849-1870). The letters begin with his voyage to New Zealand and continue by discussing matters that affect the church in New Zealand and wars against the Maori people, the Melanesian Mission, Treaty of Waitangi, Governor Grey, fighting in the Waikato, death of three of his children, and the drowning of his brother Robert, as well as his return to England in 1870 due to impaired healthDetailed accounts of journeys through New Zealand, with comments on conditions, the war situation and personalities. Includes inward letters from Bishops J C Patteson, G A Selwyn, C J Abraham and others. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 6 folder(s) (93 pieces). 0.06 Linear Metres. 1 box(es) wooden cased address and photograph. Physical Description: Holographs, manuscripts, photographs, printed matter, and cased testimonial. Finding Aids: Piece-level inventory available. Fuller description of letter-contents in back file..

Date: 1865 to 1866

By: Webster, Hartley, -1906; Dalton, Edward, active 1855-1867; Bishop, G W, active 1860s

Reference: PA1-q-161

Description: Album containing 121 cartes de visite portraits, all identified, at least by surname. They include Bishops Selwyn, Abraham, Patterson and Williams, members of various British regiments, and a large number of women related in some way to the soldiers. Not all the people identified in the album are listed in the name entries above. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Carte de visite album with embossed black leather cover, red watered silk end-papers; 31.0 x 23.5 cm Provenance: Purchase

Date: 1939-1948

From: Horsman, John Irvin, 1925-1993: Photograph albums, chiefly relating to his world travels as a radio officer for the merchant navy

Reference: PA1-f-312

Description: An album of four parts compiled by John Horsman, chiefly relating to his interests and recreational activites during his time as a teacher at Kawhia School (1946-47) and at Upper River Road School, Ngamatea (1947-48), and during his tertiary study in 1948. Most images taken by Horsman between 1946-1948. Some postcard images are taken by unidentified photographer(s). Each image has a caption on the album page; some images are also captioned on the reverse. - First set of images is titled 'Photographs taken at Kawhia while teaching at Kawhia School 1946-1947'. Most images show landscapes around Kawhia harbour and surrounding environs. Includes images of Kawhia Methodist Memorial Church, Kawhia show day 1946, Hill's bach, Maketu Pa, Waiharakeke school, Puti bridge, Miss Price's car, and Maori pupils of Kawhia school of 'P4 S1 1946'. Images include small number of postcards views of Kawhia township dated by Horsman as 1946-1947. This set of images is prefaced by 16 pages of handwritten essays [probably written by a school pupil] titled 'Some incidents in the history of Kawhia during the Maori occupation of her port', and 1939 newspaper clippings relating to the carving by Tamati Herangi and Konui Maru at Maketu Pa. - Second set of images is titled 'Cycle trip from Auckland to Wellington Christmas Holiday 1946 via Main Trunk, Napier, Lake Taupo'. Includes images of landscapes, buildings and street scenes taken at National Park, Mount Ruapheu, Hutt Road near Wellington, Manawatu River, and Napier. No images of the bicycle appear. - Third set of images is titled 'Photogaphs taken at Ngamatea while teaching at the Upper River Road School 1947-1948'. Images show scenes on the Whangaehu River, including Small Creek, Polson's bridge, and Aranui bridge. Images also show buildings at Ngamatea, farm scenes, snow scenes (dated September 1947), road scenes (featuring an Austin car), and local personalities, including Darkie Winterburn, Eric Hine, Ted Wilson, Andrew Hine, and Guy Gibson. Includes images of the Ngamatea school pupils of 1947; David Hine, Colin Greenough, Mary Greenough, Royce Gibson, Selwyn Laurence, Peter Mann, Barbara Hine, Diana Hine, and Shirley Mansell. - Fourth set of images is titled 'Photographs taken while preparing thesis in economic history 1948'. This set comprises smaller groups showing views in the Bay of Islands, Auckland Region, farm scenes, and family scenes. Images show historic buildings and sites related to early colonial settlement in the Bay of Islands, Northland, and Auckland Region, including the Treaty House, Waitangi; Stone Store, Kerikeri; Pompallier House, Taurere Church, and Custom House, Russell; and the Orongo Bay home of an early American consul. Also includes images of Auckland City and harbour taken in 1948, including panoramic collages of Auckland harbour, the Devonport ferry boats 'Kestrel' and 'Albatross', various domestic architectural houses, and a zoo polar bear. Includes an Automobile Association map of the Bay of Islands. Includes farm scenes taken in Gordon, Waiorongomai, Waihou River, and Wharepoa. Also includes images of family members, including baby Elizabeth Horsman. -Includes loose prints of various scenes, including the Peria Hills school team on parade on an inter-school sports day. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Plain cardboard cover with black ties, 39.5x25cm