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Date: 1973

By: Shearer, Archibald Reid, 1914-1997

Reference: Eph-D-TOURISM-1973-03

Description: Shows photographs of seven scenes: Aoraki / Mount Cook; Tourist beside light plane on a glacier; Boat in Waitomo Glow-worm carves; Geysr at Whakarewarewa; Wellington cable car; picnic beside an inland reiver with distant snowy mountain; dining in a tourist restaurant with high vaulted ceiling. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, on poster 815 x 535 mm. Provenance: Acquired in 1982.

Date: 1914

From: Girdlestone, Hubert Earle, 1879-1918 : Albums relating to surveying, tramping and climbing

Reference: PA1-q-914

Description: Opens with a group of men on a tramp into the valley of the Orongorongo River in the southern Rimutaka Ranges. Included are views of the river and surrounding mountains, in particular Mount Matthews which they climbed posing for a photograph at the Mt Matthews trig station. There are views in the native forest and one looking over the Wainuiomata Valley. One image shows a group of men standing on the Fernside Railway Station labled as the "Mt Hector Party". This probably relates to a group of photographs later in the album recording a tramp in the Taraua Ranges. A group of five photographs records a trip to the Dawson Falls on Mount Egmont. There are views of the road leading to the falls through native forest, the group sitting on a huge rock below the falls, and the falls themselves. The other images in this group show the party on the Mountain, and loaded onto a cart at Eltham. Two pages of views of Days Bay, Lower Hutt, showing individual houses, Croyden School, and coastal scenes. A surveying trip to Kapiti Island. Views of the western cliff face of the island, the caretaker's house and surroundings, a tame deer, nautilus shells, and H E Girdlestone standing beside an 8 inch micrometer on a tripod. Views of the Volcanic Plateau showing Mounts Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe, and Tongariro and the surrounding plains. The departure of the Main Expeditionary Force from Wellington during the First World War. The focus of these images is on the transports moored at the wharves, and the two escorting warships, the Japanese "Ibuki" and the British H M S "Minotaur", in the harbour. A group of women playing golf on the Waiwhetu golf links Family and friends at Eastbourne. Trip to the West Coast and the glaciers. Views of the main road south of Ross passing through heavy native forest, the Franz Josef Glacier and people climbing its ice fields, Mount Tasman, the Toaroha Rapids, and the Fox Glacier. There are also views of the Pelorus River and Bridge, the Buller Gorge, the Buller River, and the bridge on the road between Lyell and Inangahua. A general view of Greymouth where the party stayed with friends whoes two children were photographed driving peddle cars. A southern crossing of the Tararua Ranges. The route was by way of Mount Reeves, then down into the Tauherenikau River valley, along the river, then up to Mount Alpha and along the ridges to Hector and out again along the Waiotauru River to Otaki Forks. There are two photographs of members of the tramping party, as well as general views of the ranges, the rivers, a mountain tarn, and the Waihoanga Bridge. A visit to the Army training camp at Trentham. Photographs of individual soldiers and groups of soldiers and visitors. Three views of a man on horseback and a dog in the Manganuiateo River. Three images of surveyors making observations at a trig station using an 8 inch micrometer. Views of the Southern Alps. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

Date: 1960-1973

From: Einhorn family :Photographs

Reference: PA12-7961

Description: South Island trips. Photographs relating to Mount Cook. These include - The Mackenzie Country, 1971. Lake Pukaki, 1960. Aoraki, Mount Cook, 1960, 1967, 1973. The Hermatage, 1973. Southern Alps from the air, 1967. Tasman Glacier, 1960. Photographed by Helmut Einhorn. Quantity: 23 colour original transparency/ies.

Date: 1906-1908

From: Collett, Michael, fl 1910 : Photographs

By: Collett, Michael, active 1910

Reference: PA4-1285

Description: Stereoscopic photograph of a group standing on the top of Tasman Glacer, taken by Michael Collett, ca 1906 Note on back reads: Photo by M Collett. Hochsteter Hed of Tasman Glacier, 1906-1908 seasons. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Albumen print Provenance: Donated by P J Collett, August 1976.

Date: 1930 - 1939

From: [Ephemera relating to hotels, motels, hostels and other accommodation in Mount Cook Village. 1900s onwards ]

By: Hermitage (Aoraki/Mount Cook, N.Z.); Munt, Jeanie, active 1978

Reference: Eph-A-HOTEL-Mt-Cook-1930s-01

Description: Menus for a set breakfast menu. Each has a different "scene in the Southern Alps" on the cover. These include: Mt Cook and the Hooker Glacier, The Hochstetter Icefall, Mt Cook from Red Lake Mt Sebastopol, Mt Sefton and the Stocking Glacier. Two sets held. Dated 1930s because the phrase "thousands of feet above worry level" was being used on posters at that time. Quantity: 4 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs on cards, 137 x 209 mm, to be folded to 137 x 104 mm.

Date: 1870 - 1900

From: Douglas, Charles Edward 1840-1916 :[Mountain and West Coast Sketches. Peaks and rivers etc. identified]

By: Douglas, Charles Edward, 1840-1916

Reference: E-059-q-041

Description: A glacier amongst mountains Quantity: 1 watercolour(s) on page of sketchbook. Physical Description: Pencil, crayon and watercolour, 94 x 136 mm

Date: [ca 1933-1959]

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

By: Watherston, R A, active 1956

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-202

Description: Photographs taken for publication in the New Zealand Free Lance, ca 1933-1959. Various photograph of Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu - Soldiers memorial; camping grounds; Queenstown School; Queenstown Post Office; main street; Scott Memorial in Queenstown Park; town centre, 1933; several elevated views; Queenstown Gardens; Kawarau Dam, 1949; aqua-skiing on the lake; Earnslaw; loading wool at Greenstone Bay, 1950. Franz Josef Glacier; mountaineers cutting steps on the glacier; Arrow Basin; Kaniere gold dredge at Kumara, 1959; St Mary's Church, New Plymouth; Mrs W Reid of Runanga surf casting at Crows Bay, West Coast; hay making near Waikari, North Canterbury; Honeymoon Bay in Tasman Bay. Sheep mustering on high country run of A W Gard, Mt Bell Station (near Kurow); photo of musterers (all named on back) and property owned by Gard. Photographs sent to New Free Lance with accompanying letter by R S Watherston of Springhills, 1956 Also Balclutha; Milton; Woodbank Church; Russell, car ferry at Paihia; Mr Barker's stud at Wanaka; bridge over Molyneux River; Roman Catholic Church at Tokaanu; Wanganui river boat; rock formations at Palliser Bay; yachts of man-made lake Lake Whakamarino, 1947; Cascade Saddle; Mount Egmont lighthouse; Pukekura Park; tree growing amongst rocks on Dunstan Range; Taihape Plunket Rooms; elevated view of Nelson; haymaking near Dagarville; Marion Camp, Homer Tunnel; Northland express passing down main street of Kawakawa, 1947; Centennial Memorial, Wanganui; A & P Show, Taranaki; Dobson; Victoria Park, Waimate; main street of Levin, 1930; Midhurst Co-operative Dairy Factory; St Bathans, 1947. Quantity: 89 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: 1870 - 1900

From: Douglas, Charles Edward, 1840-1916 :[Mountain and West Coast sketches. Peaks and rivers etc. identified. 1870-1900.]

By: Douglas, Charles Edward, 1840-1916

Reference: E-058-044

Description: View from a high point looking down onto the Boyd Glacier and Mount Tasman The name Boyd Glacier is no longer in use. It appears to be now either the Albert Glacier or the upper part of the Fox Glacier Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Pencil and watercolour, 135 x 173 mm

Date: 1906-1908

From: Collett, Michael, fl 1910 : Photographs

By: Collett, Michael, active 1910

Reference: PA4-1325

Description: Stereoscopic photograph of a scene looking to head of Tasman Glacier, taken by Michael Collett, ca 1906-1908. Note on back reads: Photo by M Collett. Looking to Head of Tasman Glacier 1906-1908. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Albumen print Provenance: Donated by P J Collett, August 1976.

Date: 1940s

By: Neely, Paddianne Wallace, active 1988-2015

Reference: PAColl-7311

Description: View of the Franz Josef Glacier seen through the window of St James Anglican Church, Franz Josef. The forground is taken up with the altar, cross and candlesticks. Photographed by an unknown photographer some time in the 1940s Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s) in black cardboard mount. Physical Description: Silver gelatin print

Date: 1931-1932

By: Nichols, James Keith, 1909-1972

Reference: PA1-o-392

Description: Photographs taken by James Keith Nichols on tramping trips in the Arthur's Pass National Park, Easter 1931, and Easter 1932. Views include the Waimakariri River, Arthur's Pass, Harman Pass and Whitehorn Pass. They show scenes of scree slopes, glaciers, mountain huts, groups of trampers (none of whom are identified) and keas. Inscriptions: Album page - "J.K. Nichols, Census & Statistics Office, 39 The Terrace, Wellington" (Inside front cover).; Album page - "Climbs in Arthur's Pass National Park. Photos taken up Waimakariri R. & Arthur's Pass, Harman Pass & Whitehorn Pass. Easter 1931. Easter 1932" (Page 1). Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with cream cover, green spine; `Everyday reporter's note book'; 12.5 x 20.0 cm

Date: 26 December 1934

From: Pascoe, John Dobree, 1908-1972 :Photographic albums, prints and negatives

Reference: 1/2-058706-F

Description: Fourth image from left in five-part panoramic sequence taken from Garden of Eden on 26 December 1934 by John Dobree Pascoe, during the Perth Glacier expedition. The Garden of Eden may be seen in the foreground. Baker Peak (left), Perth Col and Perth Glacier (centre), and Outram Peak (right of centre) are in the background. The Eve Icefall may be seen in the middle distance on the left. An original panorama, of which this negative forms the fourth image from the left, is at PA1-o-409-091-1. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative 69 x 112 mm

Date: [ca 1920s-1930s]

From: Bathgate, Alexander William, 1881-1961 :Collection of photographic prints, negatives and lantern slides

By: Bathgate, Alexander William, 1881-1961

Reference: PAColl-D-0254

Description: Close up view of the ice formation at Fox Glacier. A man is standing on the ice flow. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - 9177-B Ice formation Fox Glacier, N.Z.; Recto - bottom right - A Bathgate. Photo. Copyright. Weheka Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: 365 x 270 mm mounted on card

Date: ca 1900

By: Harper, Arthur Paul, 1865-1955

Reference: PAColl-4739

Description: View over Franz Josef Glacier showing details of the surface. Photographer was Arthur Harper. 1/2-127882 Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1906 - 1908

From: Collett, Michael, fl 1910 : Photographs

By: Collett, Michael, active 1910

Reference: PAColl-3345-1

Description: Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: [Circa 1937]

Reference: PA1-f-054

Description: Publicity photographs taken for New Zealand Railways between 1937 and 1938 by unidentified photographers. Photographs in the North Island include tours between Stratford and Ongarue; Ngaruawahia celebrations in 1938 (including views of King Koroki's house which was built in 1938); Rotorua and six lakes trip; and opening ceremonies for the Hutt Railway. In the South Island views include Caroline Bay with events at the soundshell; in Timaru, views of a two-storied clubhouse and men playing bowls, a person practising croquet, and several games of tennis on a series of tennis courts; areas in Queen Charlotte Sound, Portage, Pelorus and Kenepuru Sounds and Blenheim Aerodrome; Tasman and Franz Josef Glaciers; Milford Sound; Punakaiki; and Cromwell. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with canvas cover, dark green spine, entitled `Tours 5'; 40 x 60 cm

Date: 1906-1908

From: Collett, Michael, fl 1910 : Photographs

By: Collett, Michael, active 1910

Reference: PA4-1324

Description: Stereoscopic photograph of a scene looking to head of Tasman Glacier, from Malte Brun Hut, showing two keas sitting on rocks. Photograph taken by Michael Collett, ca 1906-1908. Note on back reads: Photo by M Collett. Looking to Head of Tasman Glacier from Malte Brun Hut. 1906-1908. Keas on rocks. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Albumen print Provenance: Donated by P J Collett, August 1976.

Date: 1936

From: New Zealand Railways: [Ephemera relating to railways, railway trains, rail timetables, rail travel in New Zealand. 1920-1969]

By: New Zealand Railways. Publicity Branch

Reference: Eph-B-RAIL-1936-01

Description: Front cover shows rail car driver at the controls, and the view in front. Inside are pictures of models of rail car, West Coast hotels, and a map of the road and air connections to Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers from Hokitika. Extended Title - Coulls, Somerville, Wilkie Ltd. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Pamphlet, folded in four, each section 285 x 114 mm.

Date: [ca 1940s]

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

By: Raine, William Hall, 1892-1955

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-003

Description: Photographs of Stewart Island, Westland, Southland and Nelson taken circa 1940s for publication in the New Zealand Free Lance. Includes photographs of road construction, towns, rivers, bridges, lakes, mountains and personalities. Quantity: 55 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1896 - 1900

From: Sturtevant, George Neville, 1858-1937 :[Collection of views of scenic areas of New Zealand. 1896-1900]

By: Sturtevant, George Neville, 1858-1937

Reference: E-141-q-002

Description: A view from a high point looking down onto a glacier valley, with high peaks beyond On same sheet as E-141-q-003 Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - initials GNS [barely visible] Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 102 x 146 mm