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Date: 1916 - 1920

By: Vigilant Automatic Fire Alarm Company Ltd; Christchurch Press Company Ltd

Reference: Eph-B-FIRE-1916-01

Description: Booklet advertising the Vigilant fire alarm, whose New Zealand agents were Turnbull & Jones Ltd. Lists buildings in Wellington, Christchurch and Lyttelton which have been fitted out with these alarms, including the new Government Buildings in Christchurch in 1916. There is a photograph of this building, and of Turnbull & Jones Christchurch headquarters; of the indicator board and transmitter at the Christchurch "Press" buildings, the transmitting instrument, the Christchurch premises of Whitcombe & Tombs, the New Zealand Shipping Company's wool store at Lyttelton, Mr H F Stevens' premises in Christchurch, the Post and Telegraph Department's bulk store at Pipitea Point Wellington, Mt Albert Industrial School Auckland; three p[hotographs of the result of a fire at the Children's ward of Christchurch Hospital; the Christchurch "Press" building. front and back covers show illustrations of the useful preventive effect of a fire alarm system. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs in booklet of 16 pages, each 285 x 220 mm. Provenance: Powells were family friends and their materials were given to Mrs Coulter's family. AD Mead lived with Mrs Coulter, his daughter, before his death. Family home being cleared out.

Date: 1950

From: [Ephemera relating to New Zealand persons whose surnames begin with B].

By: Christchurch Classical Association; Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-PEOPLE-Butler-1950-01

Description: A programme for the occasion of lectures by Mr A C Brassington and Professor L G Pocock. There is a reproduction affixed, of Samuel Butler's self-portrait in the McDougall Gallery, and a programme for a selection of Butler's own musical compositions, from "Ulysses". The back cover reproduces Arnold Wall's poem "Samuel Butler". Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress on folded pamphlet, 220 x 162 mm.

Date: 1962 - 1970 - 1991 - 2006 - 1981 - 2009

Reference: Eph-C-BOOKSELLERS-1950/2009

Description: Includes: Arty Bees Books. Two locations: 17 Courtenay Place & The Oaks in Manners Street. www.artybees.co.nz [4 different posters. 2007] Booksellers cleared; extracts from the Decision of Judge Dalglish allowing the Appeal of the Associated Booksellers of New Zealand. [1962]. Dymocks Booksellers. [Plastic bag. 2000]. The Ferret Bookshop. Poke your nose in. Books bought and sold. 72 Dixon Street Wellington. 1981. 3 versions, one on yellow paper, the others on white. Pathfinder Book Shop; books for inner development and wellbeing. Catalogue 1991/92. Resistance Book Shop, 154 Willis St. [Screenprint showing the facade of the two-storeyed building used for the shop. 1970s] (2 copies). Plus photograph and photographic negative of a similar image with text beneath image Resistance Bookshop and Action Centre, 9 Ferry Road, PO Box 2258 Christchurch. Books, Magazines, Meeting facilities, Food Co-op. 1975 (Screenprint, 2 copies) Talking points from Whitcoulls, April 1981. UBS University Bookshop Canterbury Limited. Spring reading guide [2009] Unity Books. John Hegley's books ... can be ordered through Unity Books [1990s?] (2 copies) Whitcombe's New-Book Club. Amazing advance with post-war children's books ... for birthdays, give books! [Book dustjacket ca 1950?] The Whitcouller. Imagination supplies. Issue 1, 2007. Free, Whitcoulls annual sale. Order form 1978. "Talking points" from Whitcoulls, June 1978. Whitcoulls Kids' top 50! Kids' favourite books, chosen by kids! [2006] Whitcoulls top 50 DVD movies. New edition [2009] Quantity: 19 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on posters.. Physical Description: Photolithograph and screenprints, on posters, sizes varying below 500 mm.

Date: [ca 1905-1987]

By: Penguin Books (Firm : N.Z.)

Reference: 91-254

Description: Records of Penguin Books including correspondence, royalty statements and agreements with authors. Most of this material originates with Whitcoulls Publishing and its predecessor company, Whitcombe and Tombs Ltd. Source of title - Supplied title Quantity: 22 box(es) (includes 2 Hollinger boxes). 2 volume(s). 7 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss Finding Aids: Preliminary listing available.

Date: 1929

From: [Ephemera of quarto size relating to building material and supplies in New Zealand]

By: North Canterbury Timber Merchants' Association (Inc); Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd

Reference: Eph-B-BUILDING-SUPPLIES-1929-01

Description: Catalogue containing 108 numbered moulding shapes for timber. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 12 leaves, 280 x 216 mm.

Date: 1935

By: Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-SPORT-1935-02

Description: Envelope shows a photograph of Mr Lukey standing holding handles of wheelbarrow in which Mr Schofield is sitting. Attached to the wheelbarrow are advertisements for Monarch shoes and Hykide soles (the double soles used on Monarch shoes). The envelope is addressed in handwriting to Mr R Luke, GPO Box 336, Dunedin C1. The identity of the two men is established from other sources. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph on envelope, 91 x 153 mm. Provenance: Purchased from the Complete Stamp Company in 2015.

Date: Between 1923 and 1925

From: Moore, Robert Percy, 1881-1948 :Panoramic photographs of New Zealand

Reference: Pan-0936-F

Description: Panoramic view of the interior of Whitcombe & Tombs printing factory showing men and women at work. The space is large, with printing machinery and areas of stacked boxes. Photograph taken by R P Moore. Inscriptions: Marginal notes on negative - "Whitcombe & Tombs Printing Firm" Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 19.7 x 126.2 cm

Date: 1900 - 1950

By: Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-PACKAGING-1900s-Assorted

Description: Includes labels for the following products: "Orana", the natural flavour of freshly squeezed oranges Hop ale; sparkling, delicious, non alcoholic, manufactured by __ Jefferson's hair restorer ... prepared only by J M Jefferson, chemist, Khyber Pass, Auckland Orana, a beautiful cooling drink, manufactured by H C Buckham, Queenstown The celebrated Gripe Drink for horses; a speedy cure for graipes, inflammation and stoppage of the bowels and urine. Stewart's essence of coffee and chicory. Prepared by C Stewart, Christchurch. Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd, lith, Chch (2 copies) Flavoured preservatised Sarsaparilla, carbonated, artificailly coloured. H C Buckham, cordial manufacturer, Queenstown Superior malt vinegar, London Old Jamaica rum, P Burke. Bottled in New Zealand. Whitcombe & Tombs Ld, ChCh Port wine. P Burke. Bottled in New Zealand. Whitcombe & Tombs Ld, ChCh Sherry, P Burke. Bottled in New Zealand. Whitcombe & Tombs Ld, ChCh (2 copies) Dixon's Crown soda water, sodium carbonate, 5 grains to the pint. Manufactured in accordance with the Sale of Food & Drugs Act, NZ. Palmerston North Woollams' hair restorer. It is not a dye. W H Woollams, chemist, Queen Street, Auckland. Finest Norwegian cod liver oil. J M Jefferson ... dispensing chemist, Kyber [sic] Pass (near Symond's St., Auckland) Quantity: 12 colour photo-mechanical print(s). 2 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithographs and offset prints, sizes varying

Date: 1940

From: [Programmes and fliers relating to music concerts and musical performances in New Zealand. 1940].

By: Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd

Reference: Eph-B-MUSIC-1940-01

Description: Cover shows an arrangement of text in navy and gold, beneath a crest of the centennial, surrounded by a curtain border. Programme includes an introduction by Prime Minister Peter Fraser, foreword by Thomas Andrews, message from Christchurch Mayor R M Macfarlane. There are also portraits of Len Barnes, Harison Cook, Christchurch Centennial Music Festival Executive, Andersen Tyrer, James Shelley, Professor J C Bradshaw, Isobel Baillie, Gladys Ripley, Heddle Nash, Oscar Natzke, Alfred Worsley, Frederick Bullock, Raymond Beatty, Frank Bermingham, Maurice Clare, Frederick Page, Fred C Penfold, Victor S Peters, Professor James Hight, Leonard C travers, Eric Craighead, Mrs N W Robbins. Printed by Whitcombe and Tombs Limited - 84521. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Programme of 20 pages, 282 x 217 mm.

Date: 1935

By: Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd

Reference: Eph-D-RETAIL-1935-01

Description: One side advertises "His Master's Voice" radios and radiogramophones, and "Kohynor Limbershafts" golf clubs. The other side advertises a range of English crystal, "Judge" brand British enamelware, electric cookers, toasters and heaters, cooking utensils, horse covers, Amner's garden lime, gorse knives. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on red paper.. Physical Description: Photolithograph on two sides of poster, 445 x 565 mm.

Date: [ca 1900s]

From: Marks, J M fl 1905 :Photographs of Christchurch and environs, 1890s-1910s

Reference: 1/1-000371-G

Description: Shows Cashel Street, Christchurch looking east. First building on the left is the Christchurch Press Co., also Whitcombe & Tombs and Cafe de Paris. On the right is the Canterbury Foundry and Argyle House is farther down. Outside Canterbury Foundry is a horse and trap with two women and on the opposite side, outside Press House is a cart. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: [ca 1880s-1920s]

From: Webb, Steffano, 1880-1967: Collection of negatives

Reference: 1/1-005652-G

Description: Photograph taken by the Steffano Webb Photographic Studio, Christchurch. Source of descriptive information - Negative register and inscriptions on negative. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative, 6.5 x 8.5 inches

Date: 1911

From: Webb, Steffano, 1880-1967: Collection of negatives

Reference: 1/1-004203-G

Description: The interior of the premises of Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd, Christchurch, showing the staff. Photograph taken in 1911 by Steffano Webb of Christchurch. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6.5 x 8.5 inches

Date: 1919

From: Webb, Steffano, 1880-1967: Collection of negatives

Reference: 1/1-004275-G

Description: Interior of Whitcombe & Tombs bookshop showing shelves and cases of books. Staff members are also grouped in the middle distance. Photographed in 1919 by Steffano Webb Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: 1940

From: [Programmes and fliers relating to music concerts and musical performances in New Zealand. 1940].

By: Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd

Reference: Eph-B-MUSIC-1940-01-cover

Description: Cover shows an arrangement of text in navy and gold, beneath a crest of the centennial, surrounded by a curtain border. Programme includes an introduction by Prime Minister Peter Fraser, foreword by Thomas Andrews, message from Christchurch Mayor R M Macfarlane. There are also portraits of Len Barnes, Harison Cook, Christchurch Centennial Music Festival Executive, Andersen Tyrer, James Shelley, Professor J C Bradshaw, Isobel Baillie, Gladys Ripley, Heddle Nash, Oscar Natzke, Alfred Worsley, Frederick Bullock, Raymond Beatty, Frank Bermingham, Maurice Clare, Frederick Page, Fred C Penfold, Victor S Peters, Professor James Hight, Leonard C travers, Eric Craighead, Mrs N W Robbins. Printed by Whitcombe and Tombs Limited - 84521. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on cover of programme.. Physical Description: Offset print and gilt, on cover 282 x 217 mm.

Date: 1912

From: Webb, Steffano, 1880-1967: Collection of negatives

Reference: 1/1-003979-G

Description: Window display of playing cards at Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd, Christchurch, taken 1912 by Steffano Webb. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - above image - Whitcombe Tombs 6/12 1239 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative