Places

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

Date: [Circa 1890s]

From: Webster, Kenneth Athol, 1906-1967 : The Webster Collection

By: Edmund Wheeler & Son (Firm); Morris, John Richard, 1854-1919

Reference: PA1-o-520

Description: Album of tourist views of New Zealand and the sub-Antarctic Islands, chiefly taken by John Richard Morris, Jnr, circa 1890s. Places and subjects listed above where identified. The Sub-Antarctic Island views are all of native flora and fauna of the different islands, listed on the images as mollymawks, albatrosses, sea lions, crested penguins and erect-crested penguins On page 32 there is a view of the SS Knight Templar leaving Lyttelton on February 17, 1900, taking about 260 soldiers and 300 horses of the 3rd Contingent "the New Zealand Roughriders" to Durban, en route to fight in the South African War. The wharf is crowded with people seeing the ship off, soldiers lined up alongside the ship, and bunting flying on two ships nearby. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with black cover; 24.5 x 32.5 cm

Date: [ca 1890s-1919]

From: Clark, Morton, fl 1900s :Photographs

Reference: PAColl-9525-2

Description: Postcards collected by Morton Clark and family. Includes a number of postcards addressed to Miss Kathleen Clark (from Fred ?, Harry ?, Uncle Will and Jack Perston) to Mrs Morton Clark (from Fred, possibly a son, and Jack Perston); and Miss Campbell, Nurse at Wellington Hospital (from Sissie Battersby); and stereoscopes of the 1901 royal visit to Rotorua. Quantity: 48 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) postcards. 9 colour photo-mechanical print(s) postcards. 4 b&w original photographic print(s) stereoscopes.

Date: [after 10 Jun 1886]

From: Christie, Hettie Florence, 1902-1988 :Photographs and album of New Zealand scenes

By: Coxhead, Frank Arnold, 1851-1908

Reference: PA7-41-05

Description: View of the lake in the distance and devastation to the landscape in the immediate foreground. Photograph taken by Frank Arnold Coxhead shortly after the eruption of Mount Tarawera on 10 Jun 1886. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Tarawera Lake from Wairoa, NZ. 871; Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - F.A.C. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Albumen print 14.5 x 21 cm

Date: [ca 1880s]

By: Rayner, Walter Moody, 1869-1939

Reference: PA4-0910

Description: Stereoscopic photograph of porridge pots, Rotorua, taken by W M Rayner ca 180s Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - Porridge pots, Rotorua; Backing board recto - right of image - New Zealand Graphic Series; Backing board recto - left of image - W M Rayner - photo Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Albumen print

Date: [ca 1880s]

From: Mair, Gilbert Henry, 1875-1966 :Photographs

Reference: PAColl-2315-08

Description: Interior of Te Rauru meeting house at Whakarewarewa showing kowhaiwhai (rafter patterns), tukutuku (woven lattice panels), carved wooden slabs and flax floor mats. Photograph probably taken by Josiah Martin circa 1880s. Exhibited in 'Collect' exhibition on the role of collection in the Alexander Turnbull Library, mounted in National Library Gallery, 15 December 2006. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Carved Maori House Whakarewarewa Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Albumen print 14.1 x 19.8 cm

Date: 1890 - 1900

From: Franklyn, F :[Drawings of New Zealand scenes] / F Franklyn [ca 1900?]

Reference: A-141-010

Description: View from the lake looking back towards the land, with a large tree, possibly a willow on shore, a small hut to the left. A man in a rowboat is on the water, close to shore Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil on paper, 181 x 127 mm Transfers: Disbound from original sketchbook [[18] leaves ; 230 x 280 mm), inscribed: F Franklyn..

Date: [ca 1890-1936]

By: Abernethy, William, 1865-1930?; Allen, (Miss), active 1910s; Blencowe, James Rasdell, 1871-1945; Carberry, M V, active 1910s; Churton, C E, active 1904; Ellerbeck Studio; James Valentine & Sons (Dundee, Scotland); Le Grice, Edward, 1881-1959; Marsh, Robert George Stanley, 1862?-1940; Peter Pan Studio; Radcliffe, Frederick George, 1863-1923; Raphael Tuck & Sons (Firm); Tanner Brothers Ltd (Publishers); Taylor, T E, active 1899; Walker, George Allen, -1915; William Beattie & Company; Wilson, William Thompson, 1882-1917

Reference: PAColl-0718

Description: A collection of postcards and printed views (possibly from a magazine) of New Zealand scenes primarily of towns and cities rather than scenic views. They include one of two Maori women washing clothes at Rotorua, another of the Royal visit in 1927 and a family group of seven men and three women possibly taken in Belfast. A number of the postcards have been used. Also included are five original photographs which have been captioned with the family connections: a soldier in uniform, possibly named Ralph Ferguson; Uncle Henry Babe's wedding photograph; cousin Violet Bradford in America; Albert and Elizabeth (Eliza) Babe (brother and sister) and four others; Thomas and Fanny Babe (grandpa and grandma) with Eliza, Harold, Albert, Olivia, Queenie and Gladys. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 5 b&w original photographic print(s). 55 b&w photo-mechanical print(s).

Date: [1890s?]

By: Finch, Olive, 1883-1984; Cowdell, Joseph Tuffley, -1907; Edmund Wheeler & Son (Firm); Hawley & Company; Iles, Arthur James, 1870-1943; Martin, Josiah, 1843-1916; Partington, William Henry Thomas, 1854-1940; Spencer, Charles, 1854-1933; Verrall, John Miles, 1849-1921; Wilson, George Washington, 1823-1893

Reference: PA1-o-172

Description: Photograph album containing views of the South Island, including Christchurch, Diamond Lake, Otira Gorge, Bluff, Skippers Gorge, Waiau River and Hanmer. North Island views include views of Mount Tarawera after the eruption in June 1886, and views of the Pink and White Terraces before they were destroyed in the eruption. Other views show Napier, showing the first ship to berth at the new breakwater, SS Flora, on 22nd October 1895; Marine Parade in Napier; street views in Gisborne and Whangarei; Parihaka; and the Rotorua, Wairakei area with the Huka Falls, Aratiatia Rapids, and the Waimangu Geyser. Photographs taken circa 1890s, by some unidentified photographers, but many by named photographers, including Arthur James Iles (Thames), E Wheeler & Son (Christchurch), Hawley & Co (Napier). All named photographers are listed in the name sequence. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Album with black cover, with ornate gold decoration on spine, 25.5 x 32.5 cm

Date: 1899

By: Bold, Mabel E L, active 1899

Reference: G-649

Description: View from Rotorua looking south-east to Ohinemutu with Mokoia Island to the left. Several canoes in the foreground. Until 1986, catalogued as being by Mabel E Bell. However, during reframing in 1986, an inscription on the verso: Mabel E.L.Bold was discovered. Inscriptions: Verso - Mabel E.L.Bold Quantity: 1 oil(s). Physical Description: Oil on canvas in original gold frame 190 x 690 mm (sight)

Date: [ca 1890-1950]

From: Smytheman, V :Photographs from World War II and an album of New Zealand scenes

By: Collins, Tudor Washington, 1898-1970

Reference: PAColl-0531-1

Description: Scenic views of New Zealand including a number of the glass houses and parks of Wanganui and New Plymouth. There are also an old photograph of W Stack's Hotel in Hastings with men and horses outside (in poor condition); a woman in what may be a 1930 Chrysler Plymouth with another snow away from the tyres; the gravestone of Julius von Haast; Queen's Wharf, Wellington showing a recently returned troop transport ship; an orchestra performing at the 1907 Christchurch exhibition; men of the No. 19 Platoon with a car at the summit of the Rimutakas; postcard from P B Davis to Mr A French showing a group of First World War soldiers with the message that they are about to leave for France; and six children at the base of a large Maori carving with a bell attached at Ohinemutu. Arrangement: Negative housed at 1/2-053380 Quantity: 50 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1893

By: Ryan, Thomas, 1864-1927

Reference: A-176-010

Description: A photograph of a chromolithographic print. Shows the Maori settlement at Ohinemutu and St Faith's Church Extended Title - Illustrating story: The way of our grandfathers Quantity: 1 photograph(s). Physical Description: Photograph, black and white, 5.5 x 8.5 inches

Date: [ca 1880s]

By: Rayner, Alfred, active 1860s-1880s

Reference: PA4-1044

Description: Stereoscopic photograph of the sanatorium grounds, Rotorua. Photograph taken by [A] Rayner. Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - Sanatorium grounds, Rotorua; Recto - right of image - Rayner - Photo; Recto - right of image - New Zealand Graphic Series Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Albumen print

Date: ca 1890s

Reference: PAColl-6546

Description: Views of Mount Ruapehu and the Pohutu Geyser. Two Maori women and a small children are seated next to the geyser. Photographer unknown. Arrangement: Negatives housed at 1/4-015090 and 015091 Quantity: 2 Print and negative.

Date: ca 1890s

Reference: PAColl-7319

Description: Photograph of the band rotunda with willow trees beside it and tents for typhoid patients in Tauranga Domain. Photographer unidentified. Quantity: 2 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1890 - 1899

Reference: A-192-007

Description: A night scene at the foot of cliffs and a pool, with a camp fire in the left foreground by a makeshift tent Other Titles - Mangorewa River Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink and wash, 203 x 126 mm

Date: [Circa 1890s-1900s]

From: Webster, Kenneth Athol, 1906-1967 : The Webster Collection

By: Skeen & Co.; Spencer, Charles, 1854-1933; Martin, Josiah, 1843-1916

Reference: Pa1-o-517

Description: Album of photographs taken by various photographers many of whom are unidentified. Photographs are seen on pages 1-31, with pages 32-50 unused. Colombo is shown in the first part of the album, and includes street scenes, the "Old Colombo Lighthouse", the Galle Face Hotel(?), views of outrigger fishing canoes, carts drawn by humped cattle, "padda" boats on a canal, and a group of young Sri Lankan women. The second part of the album contains views of New Zealand, chiefly in the thermal regions with views of Ohinemutu, Hamurana Springs, the Poutuhu Geyser, Waimangu Geyser, the "Fairy bath" at Okoroire and the "Okoroire Natural Bridge Rapids". Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with red cover, darker red corners and spine; 24.0 x 31.5 cm

Date: [189-?]

Reference: PAColl-0870

Description: Photographs of the cable car approaching its Kelburn terminus with the tea kiosk behind it and the cable car winding house to the right; railway bridge at Wanganui; ferry at a wharf in Auckland; Grafton bridge under construction; couple standing outside the Sanatorium at Rotorua; and an unidentified house. Photographer unidentified. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 7 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Photographic prints

Date: [ca 1903]

From: Creator unknown :Photographs depicting areas of New Zealand

By: Spencer, Charles, 1854-1933; Muir & Moodie (Firm)

Reference: PAColl-D-0828

Description: Photographs arranged on a display board. One panorama of the island. Other views captioned - Cape Cook; Crater Bay; Landing place; Big Blow Hole; The Acid Lake; map showing sulphur deposits; and other general views captioned `White Island'. Most photographs were taken by C Spencer, Auckland and have the numbers - 109, 114, 116, 121, 125, 126, 131. One photo (Getting sulphur) taken taken by Muir & Moodie (protected 7.6.03) Quantity: 11 b&w original photographic print(s) on display board. Physical Description: 10 x 145 x 190 mm; 1 x 150 x 693 mm - on board 1010 x 805 mm

Date: 1880 - 1890

From: Willis, Archibald Dudingston (Firm) :N. Z. Christmas cards. - Wanganui ; A.D. Willis [1886 or later].

Reference: E-068-007-1

Description: A view along the waterfront with shipping and jetties, a road at the water's edge and houses Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chomolithograph 72 x 104 mm on album page ca 137 x 180 mm