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Kirk album
Date: [1880s]
From: Kirk, Thomas William, 1856-1936: Photograph album
By: Valentine, George Dobson, 1852-1890; Burton Brothers (Dunedin, N.Z.)
Reference: PA1-q-138
Description: Photograph album of New Zealand and Pacific Island scenes. Most were taken by George Dobson Valentine, in the North Island of New Zealand, Samoa, Tonga, and Tahiti; a few were taken by the Burton Brothers in the South Island. Within the New Zealand scenes there are a large number of views inside and out of the Waitomo Caves; and another group show the area around Lake Rotomahana with the Pink and White Terraces before and after the 1886 eruption of Mount Tarawera. Pages 88 to 150 are blank. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Photograph album with brown cover, mottled brown corners and spine, with gold lettering on black panel on spine `Kirk. Prints of New Zealand'; a bookplate inside the front cover reads `Thomas William Kirk'; 35.0 x 26.5 cm
James Valentine & Sons (Dundee) :St Faith's Church, Ohinemutu
Date: [ca 1880s]
By: James Valentine & Sons (Dundee, Scotland); Valentine, George Dobson, 1852-1890
Reference: PA7-53-11
Description: Photograph taken from Ohinemutu looking across Lake Rotoura to Mokoia Island. St Faith's church is on the far right. Photograph taken by George Dobson Valentine or a representative of the firm of James Valentine & Sons. Similar view at PA7-53-11 Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom centre - The sunken pah. Lake Rotorua and Mokoia Island. N.Z. 17283. J.V. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: 19 x 29 mm
Valentine, George Dobson, 1852-1890 :Whakataratara, Lake Rotomahana
Date: [1885]
By: Valentine, George Dobson, 1852-1890
Reference: PA7-54-22
Description: View of the sulphur encrusted fumarole (Whakataratara) on the shores of Lake Rotomahana. Photograph taken by George Dobson Valentine in January 1885 Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Whakataratara, L.Rotomahana. 32. G.V. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Albumen print, 19 x 29 cm on mount
Valentine, George Dobson, 1852-1890 :Tiki-Tapu bush, after eruption
Date: [1886]
By: Valentine, George Dobson, 1852-1890
Reference: PA7-54-18
Description: View in the Tiki Tapu bush, near Blue Lake, Whakarewarewa, after the Mount Tarawera eruption of 10 June 1886, taken by George Dobson Valentine in October 1886. The two men in the foreground are possibly Charles Chapman and Joseph McRae who are known to have accompanied Valentine at this time. Indentical image at PA7-54-03 Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Tiki-Tapu Bush. After eruption. 119. GV Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Albumen print 28.9 x 18.7 cm
Okoroire album
Date: 1889
By: Valentine, George Dobson, 1852-1890
Reference: PA1-q-181
Description: Five images of Okoroire, on the Waihou River, taken by George Dobson Valentine. The scenes include views of the river, a natural bridge, areas of hot spring in the river, and the Okoroire Sanatorium, taken in 1889. (Date from pencilled date inside front cover). Other Titles - Okoroire hot springs scenery Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Album with dark green cover, entitled `Okoroire hot springs scenery'; 37.5 x 27.5 cm
Valentine, George Dobson, 1852-1890 :Panoramic view of Auckland from Mount Eden
Date: [1885 or 1886]
By: Valentine, George Dobson, 1852-1890
Reference: PA7-54-07
Description: Panoramic view of Auckland taken from the summit of Mount Eden looking north-east. Auckland Hospital can be seen on the far right, and churches, a school in the distance. In the immediate foreground is a plantation of trees and waste land. Photograph taken by G D Valentine taken in late 1885 or early 1886. On verso - Tarawera Crater and Lake Rotomahana taken after the eruption of Mt Tarawera in June 1886 Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - Auckland from Mnt Eden. 99. G.V. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Albumen print 19 x 29 cm
Saxby album 1
Date: [1880s]
From: Saxby, Stephen Hector, 1907- :Photograph albums
By: Valentine, George Dobson, 1852-1890; Spencer, Charles, 1854-1933
Reference: PA1-q-212
Description: Photographs taken during the 1880s, chiefly by George Valentine, and Charles Spencer, both of whom visited Mount Tarawera before and after the eruption of June 1886. Inserted in a pocket at the front of the album are images cut from the paper "Newsview", June 1949, showing historic photographs of the eruption, and another double-page from the Weekly News (June 6, 1951) on the "65th Anniversary of the Mount Tarawera catastrophe". The latter article notes that mud, estimated at 75 ft in depth, covered a vast area. The album includes images taken before the eruption, and shows the same areas irreparable damaged. Many show the Pink and White Terraces, the village of Te Wairoa, and the massive rift in the mountain; also a group led by Sir James Hector to study the aftermath and changes wrought by the eruption. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with brown cover, impressed design in dark brown; 31 x 27 cm
Creator of Collection unknown : Photographs of Auckland by George Valentine
Date: [1885-1886]
By: Valentine, George Dobson, 1852-1890
Reference: PAColl-7358
Description: Three views of Auckland from Mount Eden of Ponsonby, Mount Eden and Auckland Harbour. Photographer was George Valentine. Arrangement: Negatives at 1/2-004431 to 004433 Quantity: 3 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Film copy negatives
Echo Lake and Hole in the Wall Crater, Rotomahana - Photograph taken by George Dobson V...
Date: 1886
From: Hamilton Public Library :Photographs of New Zealand
By: Valentine, George Dobson, 1852-1890
Reference: PA7-60-03
Description: View of Echo Lake [probably Lake Rotomahana] and the Hole in the Wall Crater. The rift through Mount Tarawera can be seen in the background and the countryside is covered with volcanic ash and mud. Photographed by George Dobson Valentine in 1886 Same image at PA7-27-02 (Copy negative 1/2-075692-F) Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Echo Lake and Hole in the Wall Crater. Rotomahana. 140. G.V. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Albumen print, 19.5 x 29 cm on album page
James Valentine & Sons (Dundee) : Christchurch College, Christchurch, New Zealand
Date: [ca 1880s]
By: James Valentine & Sons (Dundee, Scotland); Valentine, George Dobson, 1852-1890
Reference: PA7-53-08
Description: Photograph of Christchurch College taken by J.V. Photograph taken by George Valentine or by a representative of James Valentine & Sons. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom centre - Christchurch College, N.Z. 18285. J.V.; Verso - bottom right - Cowan Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: 18.8 x 28.5 mm
Panoramic view of Auckland Harbour from Mount Eden - Photograph taken by George Dobson ...
Date: [1885 or 1886]
From: Hamilton Public Library :Photographs of New Zealand
By: Valentine, George Dobson, 1852-1890
Reference: PA7-59-16-2
Description: Panoramic view of Auckland taken from the summit of Mount Eden looking north-east towards Newmarket and Parnell. In the far distance is North Head and Rangitoto Island. Auckland Domain can be seen in the the middle distance. In the immediate foreground is J C Firth's home Clifton House, known as Firth's Castle. Photograph taken by G D Valentine taken in late 1885 or early 1886. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Auckland Harbour from Mnt Eden. 100. G.V. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Albumen print 19 x 29 cm
The Blanket, Waitomo Caves, Otorohanga - Photograph taken by George Dobson Valentine
Date: 1889
From: Hamilton Public Library :Photographs of New Zealand
By: Valentine, George Dobson, 1852-1890
Reference: PA7-54-06-1
Description: Photograph of The Blanket, a stalactite formation in the Waitomo Caves. One of a series of 27 images G D Valentine took at Waitomo in mid-1889 Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - The Blanket, Waitomo Caves, Otorohanga. 246 G.V. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Albumen print 29 x 19 cm on album page
Valentine, George Dobson, 1852-1890 :Photograph of the Waikite geyser, Whakarewarewa
Date: Oct 1886
By: Valentine, George Dobson, 1852-1890
Reference: PA7-27-01
Description: Photograph of Waikite Geyser in action. Photograph taken by George D Valentine in Oct 1886 Very similar image to PA7-60-06 Quantity: 1 b&w copy photographic print(s). Physical Description: Albumen print, 15 x 20.5 cm
Album 2
Date: [Between 1886 and 1889]
From: Smith, Maurice Crompton, 1864-1953 : Tarawera eruption, 1886
By: Valentine, George Dobson, 1852-1890; Martin, Josiah, 1843-1916
Reference: PA1-o-120
Description: Photographs of the aftermath of the Tarawera eruption, 1886, taken between 1886 and 1889. Some of the images are signed GD Valentine, and some "J M" [Josiah Martin]. The views are mostly showing Mount Tarawera itself, with many of the great fissure, taken from high points. The album includes a hand-printed index. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Green linen cover with dark green leather spine and corners, with spine title "Photographs. Tarawera eruption 1886. Presented by M. Crompton Smith, Vol. 13". 26 x 31 cm
North album 2
Date: Between 1900 and 1914
From: North, Esther Mary, 1892-1968: Photographs
By: Muir & Moodie (Firm); Valentine, George Dobson, 1852-1890
Reference: PA1-q-178
Description: The first half of the album consists of a collection of postcards from many parts of the world, including New Zealand; many are coloured. One tourist postcard taken by George Valentine is labelled `Patarangukai, Maori chief'; others show groups of Maori; and another taken by Muir and Moodie is of a "House boat, Wanganui River". The latter part of the album consists of photographs of the Coromandel Peninsula, Bay of Islands, Whangarei and Kawau, taken on a Christmas cruise, 1913-1914. Inscriptions: Album page - "To Esme North, with best love from Auntie Winnie, April 7th 1906, Easter" Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with grey-brown cover with embossed roses in white, dark green leaves and stems; entitled `Post card album'; 34.5 x 19.5 cm
Smith, Barbara : Photographs by George Valentine
Date: 1884-1885
By: Valentine, George Dobson, 1852-1890
Reference: PAColl-4848
Description: Photographs of Nelson, including "Walmer House", the house of Captain Cross in Mary-Ann Street, taken 1884-1885 Quantity: 6 photocopy/ies.
Valentine, George Dobson, 1852-1890 :Ohinemutu, Lake Rotorua
Date: [1886]
By: Valentine, George Dobson, 1852-1890
Reference: PA7-54-15
Description: Photograph taken of Ohinemutu, taken looking down to two men and a boy standing near the lake edge. In the background are whare and other buildings, including the two-storey Lake House on the extreme left. In the middle distance is a jetty and yacht at anchor. Photograph taken by G D Valentine who visited Ohinemutu in October 1886 Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Ohinemutu. Lake Rotorua. 115. G.V. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: 19 x 29 mm
In the Waitomoto Caves, Otororanga - Photograph taken by George Dobson Valentine
Date: [1889]
From: Hamilton Public Library :Photographs of New Zealand
By: Valentine, George Dobson, 1852-1890
Reference: PA7-54-20-2
Description: Photograph taken inside the caves during a trip G B Valentine made there in mid-1889 Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - In the Waitomo Caves, Otororanga. 240. G.V. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Albumen print 29 x 19 cm on album page
Fairy Grotto, Waitomo Caves, Otorohanga - Photograph taken by George Dobson Valentine
Date: 1889
From: Kirk, Thomas William, 1856-1936: Photograph album
By: Valentine, George Dobson, 1852-1890
Reference: PA7-54-23
Description: View of the "Fairy Grotto" in the Waitomo Caves. Photographed by George Dobson Valentine in mid-1889 Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Fairy Grotto. Waitomo Caves. Otorohanga. 249. G.V. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Albumen print, 29 x 19 cm
In the Tiki Tapu bush - Photograph taken by George Dobson Valentine
Date: [1885]
From: Mair, Gilbert Henry, 1875-1966 :Photographs
By: Valentine, George Dobson, 1852-1890
Reference: PA7-54-27
Description: View in the Tiki Tapu bush, near Blue Lake, Whakarewarewa, taken in January 1885 by George Dobson Valentine Another print from the same negative is at PA7-54-24. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - In the Tiki Tapu Bush. 41. G.V. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Albumen print 28.9 x 18.6 cm