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Date: 1892 - 1852

By: Wilkin, James Clunie, 1843-1907; Barker, Alfred Charles (Dr), 1819-1873; Allom, Thomas, 1804-1872; Lyttelton Times Company Ltd; Canterbury times (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: B-055-013

Description: Two reproductions of earlier images of pioneer Canterbury. The upper view, after Alfred Charles Barker, shows the Avon River near the the Worcester St bridge, looking towards the Port Hills, with a cluster of houses in the middle distance across the river. The lower view, after William Fox, is of passengers by the Cressy landing, looking down into Lyttelton Harbour with the first four ships in port, immigration barracks and other houses, and passengers walking up the hill to cross the Bridle Track to Christchurch Supplement to: Canterbury times, 14 Jan., 1892. Other Titles - Alfred Charles Barker; William Fox Extended Title - Christchurch ; J.C. Wilkin for Lyttelton Times Co., 1892. From sketch by A.C. Barker after his own photo., c.f. A-032-021, A-163-017 and C-032-012; and from engraving by T. Allom after drawing by Fox, showing Sumner Road, immigration barracks, J.R. Godley's house, and the ships. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph, monochrome, 463 x 321 mm

Date: 1871-1872

By: Barker, Alfred Charles (Dr), 1819-1873

Reference: qMS-0133

Description: Articles on evolution and Darwinian theory in particular, which appeared in Christchurch newspapers and have been annotated and provided with a title page by the author Comprises: Continuous creation versus Darwinian evolution Oct 1871, pp 1-10; Addenda to paper on continuous creation Nov 1871, pp 11-15; Notes on Pangenesis, Apr 1872 pp 17-19 Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 volume(s) (21 leaves). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph and printed matter (28 cm; ¼ grey cloth, buff boards)

Date: 1854 - 1949

By: Barker, Alfred Charles (Dr), 1819-1873

Reference: A-163-020

Description: A view of a farm house Copied, from Dr Barker's sketch for Andersen, J. C. Old Christchurch. 1949 but not published Artist's initials illegible Ruakapuka run was purchased by Alfred Cox in 1854 Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pen and ink wash 119 x 190 mm

Date: 1854 - 1949

By: Barker, Alfred Charles (Dr), 1819-1873

Reference: A-163-013

Description: Shows temporary church of St Michael's and All Angels; copied from a sketch or photograph by Dr A C Barker Extended Title - Reproduced in : Andersen, J C. Old Christchurch. Christchurch, 1949. Pl.232. Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: In and wash on paper, 70 x 152 mm

Date: 1949 - 1860 - 1880

By: Barker, Alfred Charles (Dr), 1819-1873

Reference: A-163-015

Description: Drawings of early Christchurch buildings, copied from photographs or drawings by Dr Alfred Barker Copied from Dr Barker's sketch. Not as reproduced in Andersen, J C. Old Christchurch, 1949. Artist's initials illegible Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pen and ink and wash, 64 x 180 mm

Date: [ca 1903]

By: Barker, Alfred Charles (Dr), 1819-1873

Reference: PAColl-7028

Description: Lantern slides made by New Zealand Government Tourist Department showing scenes of Frankton, Queenstown; early Auckland; a paddle steamer probably on the Whanganui River; view of Port Chalmers; a crowd having a picnic on a beach with a girls' running race in progress; the cathedral, Christchurch; a man viewing geothermal activity; and a party of men climbing a glacier. Also included are at least two photographs (on the one slide) by Dr Barker of Bishop Selwyn. Arrangement: Slides at 1/4-094559 to 094569 Quantity: 11 b&w lantern slide(s). Physical Description: Glass lantern slides

Date: 1851 - 1974

By: Barker, Alfred Charles (Dr), 1819-1873

Reference: B-080-018

Description: Shows a scene looking across the river, with the Port Hills in the background. It is probably further downstream than the image showing Dr Barker's, Mr Brittan's and the Land Office, but shows a group of houses on the far bank. Not illustrated in Andersen's history of Christchurch. Shows toetoe plants on the near bank. Studdingsail Hall was the home of Dr Barker Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - [Title] Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 298 x 503 mm.

Date: 1851 - 1949

By: Barker, Alfred Charles (Dr), 1819-1873

Reference: A-163-018

Description: A large tent with goods inside and outside. A woman is cooking on a stove at a distance from the tent, on the right Copied from Dr Barker's sketch of the same title, 1851, (in Canterbury Museum) and is probably the redrawing for publication in Plate 38, p. 62 in Andersen, J C. Old Christchurch. 1949, Plate 38, p. 62. Includes a pencilled inscription, 'Plate 38, p. 62' Artist's initials, lower left, illegible, but may read L E W On the same sheet as A-163-019 Inscriptions: Recto - bottom centre - Jan 22/51 / Studdingsail Hall, Christchurch [in ink] Studdingsail (or Studding Sail) Hall was the initial home of Dr Barker and his wife, on their first arrival in Christchuch. The canvas roof was made of a sail from the ship Charlotte Jane. The name was derived from this use of the sail Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pen and ink wash 65 x 190 mm Provenance: Purchase: Smith's Bookshop, Christchurch, 1963

Date: between 1863 and 1872

By: Barker, Alfred Charles (Dr), 1819-1873

Reference: PAColl-0105

Description: Views of towns, houses and people in Canterbury including one of Dr Barker. Includes: (i) Avonside Church, 5 Feb, 1870, (ii) Prince Alfred, Market Place, 11 April, 1869, (iii) A. Cox and family 22 May 1871, (iv) St Michael's Church and parsonage, 15 June 1872, (v) Self [Dr Barker] at Lyttelton, 1868, (vi) Guise Brittan's Lansdowne on the Halswell, 4 Nov. 1863, (vii) Fairfield, 28 Aug. 1863, (vii) Orari Groge, 1872, (ix) Hoon Hay, 3 Jan. 1868, (x) Geraldine and (xi) Mount Peel?. Quantity: 11 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1949 - 1850 - 1870

By: Barker, Alfred Charles (Dr), 1819-1873

Reference: A-163-022

Description: A wooden V-hut (in the shape of an inverted V) with brick chimney on the near wall. It is partially surrounded by a paling fence. A climber grows up the roof and a tree and the Port Hills behind it. Another house of more conventional design is behind the V hut. An illustration prepared for J C Andersen's Old Christchurch (1945) but not used. Redrawn from an original drawing by Dr A C Barker Artist's initials, lower left, illegible. May read L.E.n Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pen and ink and wash, 195 x 215 mm Provenance: Purchased from Smith's Bookshop 1963

Date: 1886

By: Canterbury times (Christchurch, N.Z.); Barker, Alfred Charles (Dr), 1819-1873; Townsend, Mary, 1822-1869; Fox, William, 1812-1893

Reference: C-033-012

Description: Shows eight Canterbury scenes, one by Mary Townsend and two by William Fox reproduced in Four views of the Canterbury settlement, and another a copy of Dr A C Barker's sketch reproduced in Andersen, J. C. Old Christchurch. 1949. Plate 40 (cf. A-163-017) Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph (2-tone), 510 x 636 mm

Date: 1860s

From: Haast family: Collection

By: Barker, Alfred Charles (Dr), 1819-1873; Haast, Johann Franz Julius von, 1822-1887; Lendenfeld, Robert Ignaz Lendlmayer von, 1858-1913

Reference: PA1-f-080

Description: Slip inside front cover reads "This album was given by Sir Julius von Haast to Lady von Haast on 21st November 1868. The scenes in it are of Mt. Cook; the Otira; J.D. Enys at his station, Castle Hill; Sir Julius & Lady von Haast & H.F. von Haast in their garden at Gluckauf, Avonside, Christchurch; Rakuia [i.e. Rakaia]; Sumner with Haast in front of Cave Rock; Hokitika; Christchurch scenes". Two photographs on page 45 have hand-written captions by Julius von Haast's son H.F. von Haast. One is of St. Mary's Church (Heathcote), and the other shows the von Haast family at their home at 62 River Road, Avonside, 1868. This inscription reads "Mr. B.W. Patterson, the Oamaru Woosted & Woollen Mills Ltd. sent me this photograph, labelled "Dr. von Haast & family, 62 River Road, Avonside, 1868, & wrote that it was 'a photo taken by my grandfather of your father's old house in Chch.' The date is marked on the photo". Other Titles - New Zealand views Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with dark purple leather cover, impressed pattern, entitled "New Zealand views" in gold lettering; 31.5 x 39.5 cm

Date: 13 Nov 1869

From: Seager, Edward : Photograph album

By: Barker, Alfred Charles (Dr), 1819-1873

Reference: PAColl-4508-01

Description: Statue of John Robert Godley, Christchurch, with Dr Alfred Charles Barker seated below, 13 November, 1869. Photograph taken by Dr Barker. Note on back of file print reads: "In the background is the open tower where the bills were put up. The tower was for ringing the time." Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: 20.3 x 14.6 cm

Date: May 1860

By: Barker, Alfred Charles (Dr), 1819-1873

Reference: 1/2-022719-F

Description: Looking west along Armagh Street in Christchurch, May 1860. Riccarton bush is in the left background. The long building with three dormers, under the left end of the bush is the Plough Inn. Taken by Alfred Charles Barker. Cranmer Square and Hagly Park are in the background, but not visible. The keeper of the Plough Inn was J Dilloway, who was also a gunsmith. The last house on the right, going towards the river, is near the corner of Armagh Terrace and Park Terrace, and was at some time occupied by Sir Henry Wigram (1857-1934). Note on back of file print reads: "Second house from right in background is Thacker's `Guardian' Printery where the first sessions of the Prov Govt were held - 1853-4." This photograph is published in Johannes C Andersen's book `Old Christchurch in Picture and Story', 1949, page 235. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Transfers: Other photographs in this series include (1/2-022712 to 022714, 022719, 022720, 022722, 022733).

Date: May 1860

By: Barker, Alfred Charles (Dr), 1819-1873

Reference: 1/2-022714-F

Description: Christchurch, in May 1860. Looks from the Provincial Buildings, south west along Gloucester Street. The open paddock along Durham Street, in the foreground, ran through from Gloucester to Armagh Street. Photograph taken by Alfred Charles Barker. This photograph is published in Johannes C Andersen's book `Old Christchurch in Picture and Story', 1949, page 233, from which much of the Scope and Contents information is taken. Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s).

Date: May 1860

By: Barker, Alfred Charles (Dr), 1819-1873

Reference: 1/2-022712-F

Description: Christchurch, looking north-east from the Provincial Buildings, in May 1860. Shows one house on Durham Street and a few scattered houses in the neighbourhood of the Normal School site on Kilmore Street. Taken by Alfred Charles Barker. This photograph is published in Johannes C Andersen's book `Old Christchurch in Picture and Story', 1949, page 240, from which much of the Scope and Contents information is taken. Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s).

Date: 1859

By: Hatton, Walter Scarlett, 1873-1938; Barker, Alfred Charles (Dr), 1819-1873; Turnbull, Alexander Horsburgh, 1868-1918

Reference: B-078-009

Description: The first buildings around the Avon River, in what was to become central Christchurch. Flax growing in the foreground and a bridge over the river. The Port Hills are in the distance. The area shown is Oxford Terrace, with the Worcester Street bridge on the right in the middle distance. The dark two-storied house left of centre is the house of Dr A C Barker. The central two-storied house is that of William Guise Brittan. The Lands Office is left of the bridge Copied from an engraving in "Illustrated London News" April 9,1853 p. 268 which was after a sketch by Dr A C Barker Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Signed: W.S.H. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour 387 x 228 mm Provenance: Purchase: A H Turnbull from English dealer Albert Berthel, of Richmond, 1914.

Date: 1864

By: Barker, Alfred Charles (Dr), 1819-1873

Reference: 1/2-075411-F

Description: Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: 1866

By: Barker, Alfred Charles (Dr), 1819-1873

Reference: 1/2-066239-F

Description: View of Geraldine, looking towards the Waihi River. The building in the middle distance may be the Anglican Church. Photograph taken by Dr Alfred Charles Barker in 1866. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - right of image - [unreadable] Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s).

Date: May 1860

By: Barker, Alfred Charles (Dr), 1819-1873

Reference: 1/2-022713-F

Description: Christchurch, in May 1860. Looks from the Provincial Buildings south west along Gloucester Street. The open paddock along Durham Street, in the middle ground ran through from Gloucester to Armagh Street. Photograph taken by Alfred Charles Barker. This photograph is published in Johannes C Andersen's book `Old Christchurch in Picture and Story', 1949, page 233, from which much of the Scope and Contents information is taken. Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s).