Places

Date: 1899

From: Ranfurly family: Collection

Reference: PA1-f-195-66

Description: The top photograph (PA1-f-195-66-1) shows a rock formation within the Waitomo Caves called The Terrace. The lower photograph (PA1-f-195-66-2) shows a rock formation within the Waitomo Caves called Mairs Cavern. These photos were taken by an unknown photograher. Quantity: 2 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Two photographic prints mounted on album page 416 x 286 mm (page size).

Date: 1992 - 1993

From: Paul, Janet Elaine, 1919-2004 :[Thirty-one sketchbooks 1959-1997].

Reference: E-690

Description: Includes figure sketches: Jonnie Baskett plants trees, Jonnie and Pat making a new garden; Nelson; Loading driftwood West Coast - stream over sloping rock, Sandhill Creek, Anne lighting a fire on Sandspit Ocean Beach, David Garland potting Nelson, Sarah Garland [24 May 1993, Peggy's 90th birthday]; David Garland; Two gentlemen of Verona 24.2.1993 The Dell; Anne Hall listening; Anne Hall and architect Nelson 13.10.1992; Pregnant girl by kiln [Barry Brickell works Coromandel]; Travelling potter; Keeping fire for kiln at Barry Brickell's Coromandel; Pat Baskett, Jonnie Baskett Vaughan's Road. Includes various landscape and interior sketches; named ones include: Taupo Motel 5.8.1991; Mary Freeman's bathroom Coromandel, Mary Freeman's Coromandel; Caves on Takaka Hill 22.19.1992; in Limestone Caves on Takaka Hill with Anne Hall 1992 [stalactites and stalagmites]; Whanganui Inlet West Coast, Westhaven Inlet, Puturau West Coast South Island; White Rock 19.12.1993; Scenery for Shakespeare; Guavas Hawkes Bay; From Barry's Railway [Barry Brickell Coromandel]; Waikato opp Taupiri Mt. Housed in the same box as E-685 Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Softbound "Basic" sketch book [lacks front cover showing brand], approximately 288 pages, each 137 x 218 mm. Provenance: Estate of Janet Elaine Paul, 2005.

Date: 1908-1915

From: Kay, Reginald Vincent, 1894-1978 :Photographs

Reference: PA1-o-1551

Description: Photographs relating to Mr R V Kay. Includes photographs of snow storm at Nelson College, Easter 1911 with Gilbert Coombe and family, Auckland Express train, Trentham Camp in 1912, Honours Board and baths at Nelson College (1908), Hospital Ship 'Mahend', Woodford House, Military camp at Browns Bay, Quarter Masters' Staff of 5th Wellington Regiment (1915), Waitomo Caves, and coach travel. Inscriptions: Backing board verso - centre - Reg. V. Kay, 368 Tinakori Road, Wellington, 11/1/1913 Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: 135 x 180 mm

Date: [ca 1930-ca 1940]

From: Webb family: Transparency slides of new Zealand scenes

Reference: PA12-6798

Description: Sea anemones. Sea turtle laying eggs. Glacier. Native forest, Milford track. Thermal areas. Stalagmites and stalactites (Waitomo?). House and garden. Boiling stream, Waimangu Valley. Thermal area and Waikato River, Orakeikorako. Rainbow trout, Fairy Springs. Gannets. Devil ray fish being hauled onto a boat. Three men hauling a boat ashore. Boat on lake with mountains in background. Tasman Glacier. Southern Alps from the air. Coastal cliffs. Southerland Falls. Portrait of George Bernard Shaw. Quantity: 19 b&w original transparency/ies 7 hand coloured images. 4 colour original transparency/ies Dufaycolor.

Date: 1899

From: Ranfurly family: Collection

Reference: PA1-f-195-67

Description: The top photograph (PA1-f-195-67-1) shows a rock formation within the Waitomo Caves which is the Entrance to the Organ Gallery. The lower photograph (PA1-f-195-67-2) is a rock formation within the Waitomo Caves called The Blanket. Both photos were taken by an unknown photographer. Quantity: 2 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Two photographic prints mounted on album page 416 x 286 mm (page size).

Date: 1996-1975

From: Dennis, Lawrence Samuel, 1915-2000 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7261-56

Description: Comprises memo relating to history of Vacation Hotels with abbreviated history of the company (1966-1973); report of THC (1975); report, Waitomo Resort Hotel and Waitomo Caves; and notes on the early history of the Department of Tourist and Health Resorts (1901-1915) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

From: Wells, Robert E, 1905-2006 :Photographic negatives, prints and transparencies of the Mokau and other rural North Island districts, and scenic views of New Zealand

Reference: 1/4-091439-F

Description: View of ponga ferns at the entrance to Ruatapu Cave (also known as Aladdin's Cave)at Orakei Korako. Photographed by Robert E Wells, date unknown. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative 3.5 x 4.5 inches

Date: 1900 - 1910

Reference: PA4-0538

Description: Stereoscopic photograph of the Waitomo caves, taken by an unidentified photographer Inscriptions: Backing board recto - right of image - New Zealand Graphic Series; Recto - beneath image - Waitomo Caves. A. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Albumen print

Date: 1895-1900

From: Denton, Frank J, 1869-1963 :Collection of negatives, prints and albums

Reference: PA1-o-130

Description: Photographs taken in the Bay of Islands and Hokianga districts in the late 1890s, by Frank J Denton. Include several of Paihia; the church with ruins of Archdeacon Williams' house; church belfry (standing alone in a field in front of the church); monument to Archdeacon Williams, Paihia Cemetery, `raised solely by Maori subscription'; and monument to the Treaty of Waitangi. Views of Kerikeri include the oldest wooden house, and the oldest stone house in New Zealand; and Kerikeri Falls (Rainbow Falls). At Waimate views show ruins of the first mill in New Zealand, remains of a factory near the old mill; puriri trees; and Waimate Church. Pakaraka views show interior and exterior views of Pakaraka Church; and `The Retreat', Archdeacon Williams' residence. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Green cloth-bound album entitled "Photographic views", 28 x 21 cm

From: Wells, Robert E, 1905-2006 :Photographic negatives, prints and transparencies of the Mokau and other rural North Island districts, and scenic views of New Zealand

Reference: 1/4-091440-F

Description: Unidentified group standing on rocks beside a lake at the base of Ruatapu Cave, also known as Aladdin's Cave. Photographed at Orakei Korako by Robert E Wells, date unknown. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative 3.5 x 4.5 inches

Date: 1958-1960

From: Kendrick, John Lisle, 1922-2013: Interviews, recordings, photographs primarily relating to natural sound recording

Reference: PA12-6418

Description: Limestone formations in caves in the Waitomo District. The caves are Taumata Cave, Luckie Strike Cave, and Aranui Cave. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 23 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Dye coupler transparencies in cardboard and plastic mounts.

Date: 1922 - 1940

From: Brooks, Catherine, 1884-1980 :[Thirty (30) watercolours of Auckland, Onehunga and Rotorua. 1922-1940].

Reference: A-306-039

Description: Shows a small cave in a diagonally stratified rock face, topped with clinging coastal shrubs. At the left is a section of Manukau Harbour with Onehunga and possibly Mount Hobson beyond. Inscriptions: Verso - bottom centre - [Title] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 252 x 176 mm.

Date: Between 1923 and 1928

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

Reference: Pan-0901-F

Description: Panoramic view of limestone cliffs beyond Tarakohe, possibly now known as Limestone Bay. Taken by Robert Percy Moore. Inscriptions: Marginal notes on tape - Reynolds Bay Takaka No. 7; Photographer's title on negative - bottom centre - Reynolds Bay Tarakohe No. 457 Takaka New Zealand. Showing limestone rocks Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 24.8 x 119.9 cm

From: Wells, Robert E, 1905-2006 :Photographic negatives, prints and transparencies of the Mokau and other rural North Island districts, and scenic views of New Zealand

Reference: 1/4-091441-F

Description: Ponga ferns at the entrance to Ruatapu Cave viewed from below, Orakei Korako. Also known as Aladdin's Cave. Photographed by Robert E Wells, date unknown. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative 3.5 x 4.5 inches

Date: [1970-1975]

From: Dennis, Lawrence Samuel, 1915-2000 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7261-12

Description: File relating to background information on various Tourist Hotel Corporation hotels and venues covering history of the hotels and the use of the surrounding areas; included are the Franz Josef and Fox glaciers, Wairekei Thermal Reserves, Tokaanu Hot Springs, Waitomo Caves including Waitomo, Ruakuri and Aranui caves Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1883 - 1885

From: Pownall, Robert, 1839-1889 :1. [Paintings and photographic copies of paintings of New Zealand landscapes, including Nelson, Taranaki, and Aorangi/Mount Cook. Copy of portrait of Pownall by Maggie Bullock. 1860s-1880s]. 2. Victoria, 1837-1887. Jubilee ode by James Duigan with illustrations by Robt W Pownall MSA. 1887

Reference: C-117-048

Description: A coastal view at low tide showing Split Apple Rock, situated in Tasman Bay between Kaiteriteri and Marahau. The cliff face of Toko Ngawa Point shows up the numerous caves cut into the rock. Another spherical boulder, now much worn, stands beside the split rock Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - Robt. W Pownall [artist's signature reproduced] Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Colour photolithograph, 285 x 535 mm, border 375 x 610 mm

Date: [ca 1950-1970]

From: Edwards, Muriel, 1907-1981: Slides taken around New Zealand

Reference: PA12-10643

Description: Avon Commercial slides taken circa 1950s-1960s, and collected by Muriel Edwards. Images include a map of the South Island, the Tomo shaft at Waitomo Caves, a van parked on Pinchers Bluff on the Skippers Canyon Road, and view over Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu to the Remarkables. Quantity: 5 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Colour transparencies

Date: 1928

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: A-462-122

Description: Shows the river with a railway bridge crossing it, and cliffs in the background. On the right, houses on top of a cliff, and a cave opening in the foreground The bridge seen is not the viaduct, which was started in 1930, but one much lower to the water Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 240x 305 mm

Date: 1939

Reference: Eph-A-TOURISM-Waitomo-1939-01

Description: Envelope front shows an illustration of the interior of Waitomo Caves, and the exterior of the hotel at Waitomo. It is date-stamped 2 February 1939 at Wellington Railway, and is addressed to Mr Moore, 149 Bay View Rd., St Kilda, Dunedin. Front bears a red 1-penny stamp showing King George VI. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Engraving on envelope, 108 x 134 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Complete Stamp Company, Auckland, in 2013.

Date: 1940-2000

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: PAColl-7327-1-126

Description: Photographs related to geography and geology, taken and collected by the Evening Post. Images taken in New Zealand and abroad, by a range of photographers, between 1940 and 2000. Images related to geology are arranged alphabetically from C to LA. Quantity: 1 box(es) of prints, grouped in folders.