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Date: 1920s-1950s

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-117

Description: Photographs, published (or considered for publication), in the New Zealand Free Lance, ca 1930s-1950s. Names and date of publication recorded on the back. Names of selected identified subjects entered in Name field. Includes group at Manawatu & West Coast Agricultural & Pastoral Association Show held at Palmerston North - Allan McDonald, renowned steeplechase rider; `Grannie' McDonald, in her day the foremost horsewoman in NZ; J C Ambury, light horse judge at the show; D D Wilson of Hamilton, pony judge; Miss Maggie Briggs, horsewoman; T J Martin, pony judge. Photograph published in NZ Free Lance, 17 Nov 1948, p 28. Series of photographs taken at Canterbury centennial celebrations of the fireworks display at Hagley Park. Procession of floats through Hagley Park - `London Pride' (London Society of Canterbury Ltd), `Callon Mill' (Canterbury & Westland Marlborough Clothing Union), `Trotting Sport' (Christchurch Trotting Club), `Centennial Bride' (Beath & Co), `Old Sydenham Windmill' (Vale & Co), `The Crown Jewels' (A & T Burt Ltd), `Queen of Flowers' (Canterbury Rose Society), `City Beautiful' (J Ballantyre & Co), `Birthday Cake' (Christchurch City Council), and decorated bikes. All published 19 Feb 1951. Series of photograph of NZ Cadet Corps training at Waiouru Military Camp; published 8 Feb 1950, p 29 Photograph of Tommy Solomon and friends Mr Thompson & Mr Lockett in a Christchurch street after Tommy Solomon was presented to the Duke of York; published 23 Mar 1927; original homestead at Purau (photo and article published 14 Dec 1938, p 82); avenue of poplars at Kaiapoi (cut down in 1939); jockeys J W Jennings & Alf Messervey, published in Free Lance, 15 Nov 1939 (p 59); house of the future on display at Canterbury Centennial Industries Fair, published 16 Aug 1950, p 26; Trentham Race Meeting, 8 Feb 1950, p 48. Group (including Postmaster General Broadfoot) at opening of the new automatic telephone exchange at New Plymouth; published Mar 1950 Quantity: 40 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: [1918 to 1921]

From: McWhannell, Rhoda, 1898-1996: Diaries, journals and photographs, particularly relating to forestry, farming and domestic life at Ōhaupō

Reference: PA1-o-553

Description: Family photographs relating to the McCurdie family. Many are groups of friends and family, some of whom are identified with both Christian and surnames. These include wedding photographs of Marjorie Whitton who married J.W. Nicolls on March 31, 1921 at Oamaru, with Betty and Mary Whitton as bridesmaids. Several views of homes include Woodcroft (the home of Dr John Kinder), Werneth (a house at Atawhai, Nelson), The Moorings (the home of W. & Lucy Churchward at Springlands, Blenheim), and Stonycroft (home of Mr & Mrs Free, at Masterton). One view is of snow in Christchurch city in July 1918, and one shows decorations in the interior of Dunedin Hospital for the visit of the Prince of Wales in May 1920. Other scenes taken in 1920 show Hanmer Lodge and Hanmer Military Hospital. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with mottled green cover, entitled `Photographs'; 25 x 32 cm

Date: 1990

From: New Zealand Society of Genealogists : 1990 Sesquicentennial Family Biography Competition collection

Reference: MS-Papers-4280-057

Description: The essay details the German origins of the Hessey family, lives of Nottinghamshire forebears of Joseph and Jane Hessey and family who immigrated to Australia in 1858 on the `Melbourne'. Jane died during the voyage and James married Caroline Stuart, a widow, in Melbourne in 1861. James and Caroline came onto Canterbury in 1862 and settled at Waikuku Creek near to James' daughter Mary and her husband John Ranby. The essay details the lives of all of Joseph Hessey's children who settled in Canterbury and Masterton areas. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Published guide available. Includes photographs, one of which is wedding photograph of Grace Hessey and Frank Allsop, taken in Christchurch 1912

Date: 1932

From: Crane, Wendy, 1936-: Papers relating to the life of Robert Henry and Vivienne Ellis

By: Crane, Wendy Vivienne, 1936-

Reference: MS-Papers-11921

Description: Comprises paper titled 'Guest list, autographed at the Breakfast' for the marriage of Robert Henry Ellis and Vivienne Emily Taylor (24 Feb 1932) at the Oddfellows' Hall, King Street, Rangiora. The signatures have been signed on paper headed 'Tin whistling tattoo' dated 9 March 1932, with a venue being given as White Street, Rangiora. The discrepancy in dates and address suggest that the items may be unrelated. Quantity: 1 folder(s) Two items. Physical Description: Mss

Date: 1877 and [1910s?]

By: Colt, Rhoda C, active 1877

Reference: PA1-q-133

Description: A pocket inserted inside the front cover holds two photographs of wedding celebrations at a British Army regiment in India. One of the scenes shows a large party of men and women, including British and Indian men in uniform. These were taken circa 1910. The main body of the album contains views of Canterbury, Otago and the West Coast of the South Island, taken around 1877 by an unidentified photographer. Many of the scenes are of Christchurch and environs, including public buildings, and various bridges. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Inscriptions: Album page - centre - Vol. 1. New Zealand views. Rhoda C. Colt. 1877 Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Reddish brown cover, with brown leather corners and spine; 34 x 26 cm Provenance: Donated by Mrs N E Jackson, Wellington

Date: [Circa 1890s to 1900s]

By: Barltrop, George William, 1863-1946

Reference: PA1-o-291

Description: Album of photographs probably taken by George William Barltrop, chiefly showing facets of Christchurch and Lyttelton. The first scenes are a group portrait of men and women with the caption `Camera club (flashlight)'; two photographs of a wedding, the first a group portrait, and the second the bride and groom, both scenes taken outside on a lawn outside a conservatory; the altar at St Thomas' (Newtown, Wellington); and an exterior and an interior view of St Barnabas' Church, Norfolk Island. The rest of the album is scenes of the Christchurch and Lyttelton areas, including interior and exterior views of Christ Church Cathedral and of St Michaels' Church, Christchurch; views of Lyttelton and the Lyttelton Wharves; the Canterbury Museum and its gardens; Hagley Park and the Avon River. The wedding groups, a young woman wearing a mortar board and gown on the steps of a church, and a family of four with their dog, are the only portraits, none of whom are identified. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with red cover, impressed title `Photographic views'; `McIntosh VII' lettered in gold on spine; 17.5 x 24.0 cm

Date: [ca 1870s-1900s]

From: Bridge family :Photograph albums

Reference: PA1-f-270

Description: Views of New Zealand, South Africa and Canada, associated with family of Charles Joseph Bridge (d 1876), settler at Homebrook, near Lake Ellesmere; and his son, Charles Hastings Bridge. Includes photographs of Griffin and Rutherford families, and home of Dr Hogg of Timaru. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

Date: [192-?]

From: Maclay, Adam Henry Pearson, 1873-1955 :Negatives

Reference: 1/1-026320-G

Description: Shows unidentified wedding party standing outside St Paul's Presbyterian Church, Christchurch, circa 1920s. The door behind the group is the rear door on the east side of the church behind the minister's vestry. Second photograph of two wedding party portraits. Taken by Christchurch Photographer Adam Henry Pearson Maclay. Source of descriptive information - Negative registers. Location idnetified by Library client Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative, 1/1 plate

Date: [ca 1905-1926]

From: Maclay, Adam Henry Pearson, 1873-1955 :Negatives

Reference: 1/2-163279-G

Description: Shows wedding portrait of bride with veil and flowers and bridegroom standing outside St Paul's Presbyterian Church. The window in the background is the ministers vestry window, and the other wall is the porch of the east door that was destroyed in the arson attach of 2009. Second of two wedding party portraits; first is whole plate size view of wedding group. Photograph taken by Christchurch photographer Adam Henry Pearson Maclay between 1905-1926. Source of descriptive information - Negative registers. Location identified by Library client. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative, 1/2 plate

Date: [192-?]

From: Maclay, Adam Henry Pearson, 1873-1955 :Negatives

Reference: 1/1-026319-G

Description: Photograph of unidentified wedding party, bride, groom, bridesmaids, flower girl, best man, father, all in 1920s fashions. One of two wedding party portraits. Group is standing outside the St Paul's Presbyterian Church, Christchurch. The door behind them is the rear door on the east side of the church behind the minister's vestry. Taken by Christchurch photographer Adam Henry Pearson Maclay. Source of descriptive information - Negative registers. Location identified by Library client. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative, 1/1 plate

Date: [ca 1910]

From: Maclay, Adam Henry Pearson, 1873-1955 :Negatives

Reference: 1/1-023063-G

Description: Shows an unidentified wedding party standing outside the minister's vestry window of St Paul's Presbyterian Church, on corner of Cashel and Madras Streets, Christchurch. Group includes bride, bridegroom, bridesmaid, flower girl and two men (possibly best man and father). Wedding attire is formal, includes bridal veil, bouquet, gloves. First photograph of two wedding portraits; second is half plate view of bridal couple. Photograph taken by Christchurch photographer Adam Henry Pearson Maclay. Source of descriptive information - Negative registers. Location identified by Library client. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative, 1/1 plate