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Date: 1971-1977

From: Henderson, Carol, 1935- :Gordon Tovey Archive (photographs)/ Compiled by Carol Henderson and Luit Bieringa

Reference: PAColl-9189-13

Description: Wellington district art and craft. Many of the images record teacher training courses. There are also images of children in class making art. Children in class painting. Boys carving wood. Clay figures and tiles. Children emroidering. Children and teacher among grasses in a field. Children performing action songs, Wadestown School, 1977. School camp, Gladstone/Castlepoint, Wairarapa, 1973. Intermediate teachers course, 1973. Stick games, flax weaving, making tukutuku panels, and lino cutting, Wadestown School, 1977. Ceramic and pebble mural, Landsdown School, Masterton. Scout camp, Wainuiomata, 1976. Children making models from paper, Hampden Street School, Nelson, 1974. Children making models from paper, Victory School, Nelson, 1974. Stick games, and boys performing haka, Wadestown School, 1977. Clay tiles, Masterton Intermediate School, 1971. Children dressed in womble masks, 1976. Children working with paper, Hampden Street School, Nelson, and Pomare School, 1974. Teen aged students painting in large studio, 1973. Children drawing outside. Dominion children's art exhibition, Masterton, 1973. Boy with Greek temple modled in clay, Mount Cook School, 1973. Children making patterns based on Maori conventions. Intermediate teachers course, 1973. Otaki teachers course, 1973. Unidentified teachers course, 1972. Clay tiles. Blenheim Maori art course for teachers, 1974. Lower Hutt Maori art course for teachers, 1974. Integrated arts course for teachers, Hutt Valley, 1973 and 1974. Intermediate art course for teachers, 1974. Blenheim teachers course, 1972. Art by Belgian children, Landsdowne School, Masterton, 1973. Quantity: 50 b&w original photographic print(s) Proof sheets.

Date: [March 1904]

From: Ranfurly family: Collection

Reference: PA1-q-634-54

Description: Maori children in a waka, photographed during the visit of Lord Ranfurly's party to the Far North, March 1904, by Malcolm Ross. Inscriptions: Album page - beneath image - A water frolic The vice-regal party left Te Teko on the morning of 18 March 1904, reaching Auckland (by coach and train) the same evening. They then boarded HMCS Iris and cruised up the east coast. After first landing at the Doubtless Bay cable station, they returned south to Russell. (Source: Malcolm Ross, "Through Tuhoe Land"). Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Toned silver gelatin print 146 x 203 mm mounted on album page 255 x 287 mm

Date: 1900s

From: Tourist Department album 5

Reference: PA1-o-499-26

Description: Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1935 - 1950

From: [Ephemera of octavo size, relating to Rotorua as a tourist destination. 1940-1949]

Reference: Eph-A-TOURISM-Rotorua-1940s-02

Description: Wallet of twelve concertina-folded photographs of Rotorua showing the Bath House, the Municipal Buildings, Fairy Springs, Pohutu Geyser, Boiling mud, Guide Rangi, Maori babies, entrance to Whaka[rewarewa], Ohinemutu from Hospital Hill, Poi dancers, "Tama-te-Kapua" carved house, and the entrance to the Government Grounds. Dated 1940s, as the Municipal buildings were newly built in 1940 when the Rotorua Library moved in there. No corroborating documentation in Wises directories 1930-1950s. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph strip 445 x 145 mm, folded into wallet envelope 85 x 145 mm. Provenance: Donated by Michael Clements, Wellington, in 2011.

Date: [1912]

From: Te Whaiti family : Collection

Reference: PA9-110

Description: Photograph taken on the verandah of the Te Whaiti homestead `Te Karearea', Greytown of George Te Whaiti, his bride Meri (Mary) and family members, including his parents Iraria and Kaihau Te Whaiti, 1912 Refer to Loan Deed for information about the conditions of deposit Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Gelatin silver print, 37.5 x 30 cm, in wooden frame, 69 x 64 cm

Date: [ca 1950s-1960s]

From: Bailey, Margaret (Dr), 1945-: Collection of Margaret and John Bailey

Reference: PA12-7806

Description: Transparency slides of various locations, taken ca 1950s-1960s by John Bailey Quantity: 24 colour original transparency/ies slides.

Date: [1912]

From: Te Whaiti family : Collection

Reference: PA9-111

Description: Photograph taken on the verandah of the Te Whaiti homestead `Te Karearea', Greytown of George Te Whaiti, his bride Meri (Mary) and family members, including his parents Iraria and Kaihau Te Whaiti, 1912 Refer to Loan Deed for information about the conditions of deposit Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Gelatin silver print, 36.8 x 29 cm, in wooden frame, 63 x 53 cm

Date: [ca 1901-1970]

From: Stuart, Henrietta, fl 1950s :Postcard albums

Reference: PA1-q-974

Description: Album of postcards of Maori and thermal areas. Most date from ca 1900 to ca 1930. There are a large number depicting Whakarewarewa village and thermal area. Wairakei and Waimangu thermal areas are also well represented. Images include - Bath House and Government gardens, Rotorua. Whakarewarewa village and thermal area. Mermaids bath, Wairakei. Mud volcano, Waiotapu. Steaming hills, Lake Rotomahana. Waimangu geyser in action. Rachael spring, Rotorua. Blue Bath. Wairoa geyser in action. View of Lake and Mount Tarawera. Hinemoa's bath, Mokoia Island. Waikite geyser. Pink and white terraces, Lake Rotomahana. Malfroy geyser, Rotorua. Pohutu geyser. The twins geyser, Wairakei. The inferno, Tikitere. Hamurana springs, Rotorua. The eagles nest, Wairakei. Crows nest geyser, Taupo. Tourist views of Maori and Maori life are well represented. These include - Maori maidens, many in traditional costume. Maori children bathing and diving for pennies, Whakarewarewa. Maori children bathing at Tokaanau. Maori children performing mock haka. Women cooking in hot pools, Whakarewarewa. Women washing clothes in hot pools, Whakarewarewa. Women carrying children on their backs (pikau). Women performing a poi dance. War canoe race. Men performing a dance, Parihaka. Men performing a haka. Men sparring with taiaha. Men dressed in traditional costume, some identified as "chiefs." Buildings represented are - Interior views of Saint Faith's Church, Ohinemutu. Interior views of Rangiatea church, Otaki. Carved pataka in Auckland Museum. Meeting houses, Rotorua. Carved gateway, Ohinemutu. Carved gateway, Whakarewarewa. Communities other than Whakarewarewa village are - Parihaka Pa, Taranaki. Karohirohu Pa. Te Kumo Pa, King Country. Lakes include - Echo Lake. Lake Rotoiti. Lake Rotomahana. Lake Taupo. Green Lake. Blue Lake. Some people are named. Whakarewarewa guides include - Guide Maggie Papakura. Guide Rangi. Guide Kathleen. Guide Bella. Guide Pipi. Guide Spohia. Guide Georgina. Guide Eileen. Guide Edie. Guide Susan. Notable men are as follows. The names here are as they appeared on the postcards - Rewi Maniapoto. Ruetiwatea. Te Rangituataka. Te Here. Ruatara Turaumoko (died 1905). One card shows commercial flax cutters at work. Two coloured cards have biblical quotations in Maori. Quantity: 1 album(s).

Date: [1912]

From: Te Whaiti family : Collection

Reference: PA9-109

Description: Photograph taken on the verandah of the Te Whaiti homestead `Te Karearea', Greytown of George Te Whaiti, his bride Meri (Mary) and family members, including his parents Iraria and Kaihau Te Whaiti, 1912 Refer to Loan Deed for information about the conditions of deposit Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Gelatin silver print, 38 x 35 cm, in wooden frame, 65 x 65 cm

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: [1950s]

From: Henderson, Carol, 1935- :Gordon Tovey Archive (photographs)/ Compiled by Carol Henderson and Luit Bieringa

Reference: PAColl-9189-11

Description: Art activities at Ahipara, Paparore, Ngataki, Mount Albert, and Tangoio schools. Cildren drawing, plaiting flax, stilt walking, working with clay, and preparing a kiln for firing ceramics. These photographs came from the same folder as the photographs in PAColl-9189-10. Quantity: 10 b&w original photographic print(s) Proof sheets.

Date: ca1984-ca1995

From: National Library of New Zealand: Photographs

Reference: PAColl-5801-1

Description: Mainly records of National Library events which include gifts of books from Poland and Yugoslavia, a delegation of Librarians from China, the official opening of the National Library, the New Vacuum Freeze Dryer for Conservation, the powhiri for Dick Grace the first Maori Manager, celebration for Women's Suffrage Day, Princess Anne visiting, the presentation of the Missoula Peace Quilt, National Library Children's Days, 25th anniversary of setting up the library by act of parliament, and the initiation of the talking book service. Most of the rest of the images record the construction of the National Library building, people and occassions connected with this, the building's interiors, and services provided. Quantity: 101 b&w original photographic print(s). 76 colour original transparency/ies.

Date: [1960s]

From: Henderson, Carol, 1935- :Gordon Tovey Archive (photographs)/ Compiled by Carol Henderson and Luit Bieringa

Reference: PAColl-9189-09

Description: Children in class and outside. Art activities include graphic designs by Cliff Whiting for wood carvings. An event involving dances and a hangi. Woodcarvings (many in Maori style). A ceramic kiln. Designing patterns based on Maori conventions. Making tukutuku panels. Baskets and other objects woven from flax. Boys performing on drums decorated with Maori patterns. Children's paintings. Children playing musical instruments. Children making and trying out a custom made telephone. Adults weaving flax. Posters. Possibly a course for teachers. A woman demonstrating hand positions for action songs. Also a letter from Cliff Whiting to Gordan Tovey. Quantity: 57 b&w original photographic print(s) Proof sheets.

Date: 1971-1977

From: Henderson, Carol, 1935- :Gordon Tovey Archive (photographs)/ Compiled by Carol Henderson and Luit Bieringa

Reference: PAColl-9189-12

Description: Wellington district art and craft. Many of the images record teacher training courses. There are also images of children in class making art. Sculptures in paper. Integrated courses for teachers at Tawa (1972), Blenheim (1972), and Hutt Valley (1973). Art work associated with events sponsored by the National and ANZ banks, 1973. Graphic art produced during teachers intermediate training course, 1972. Teachers and art work at a one day course, 1972. Teachers course, Kohitere, December 1972. Boys carving wood, Maori style. Children painting in class, Cashmere Avenue, 1975. Pages of a book `Crafts for All,' showing musical instruments. Unidentified teachers course. Teachers intermediate course, 1977. Kiln for firing ceramics. Children and teacher in class painting, making music, and using blocks. Children swimming in pool, Frankley School, New Plymouth. Quantity: 22 b&w original photographic print(s) Proof sheets.

Date: 1900 - 1902

From: [Medley, Mary Catherine] 1835-1922 :Sketches

Reference: E-346-3-022

Description: View across part of Lake Taupo towards Tongariro, Ngauruhoe and Ruapehu. A small canoe on the lake and a woman and child in the foreground. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on sketchbook page, 163 x 224 mm

Date: [ca 1950s-1960s]

From: Bailey, Margaret (Dr), 1945-: Collection of Margaret and John Bailey

Reference: PA12-7807

Description: Transparency slides of Hokianga, Northland, taken ca 1950s-1960s by John Bailey Quantity: 24 colour original transparency/ies slides.

Date: 1923

From: Kapiti Coast District Libraries: Photographs of the Webber family

Reference: 1/2-057658-F

Description: The Webster children at their Otaki home "Te Manuoterangi". From left Rewa, Turoa, Kohe and Doona. Remaining child unidentified. Information from file print, but uncertain. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate copy negative

Date: [ca 1968]

From: Henderson, Carol, 1935- :Gordon Tovey Archive (photographs)/ Compiled by Carol Henderson and Luit Bieringa

Reference: PA12-6682

Description: Photographs taken by Gordon Tovey during a trip to the East Cape in the late 1960s. Images include portraits of children, coastal views, and one showing a red painted shed with rusty roofing iron set against bush covered hills. Quantity: 23 colour original transparency/ies.

Date: [ca 1885-ca 1989]

From: Simpson, Gordon Alan and Cecilia Mary: Papers and photographs

Reference: PA1-q-1190

Description: A photographic scrapbook album relating to the Simpson family containing images taken between circa 1885 and circa 1989 by a range of photographers. Also contains family memorabilia. Images and items are captioned, probably in the hand of Cecilia Mary (Bebe) Simpson (née O'Shea). The cover bears an annotated note 'Graingers - Mel & Win, Young Alan, Pop O'Shea - Bebe & Joy, wedding ph., Ngatoki, Rangitoto, mish-mash of family'. The album appears to have been created by Cecilia Mary for her son Shane Simpson, and contains sets of images relating to Shane's paternal and maternal lines. The first set of images relates to the family of Gordon Alan Simpson, and mainly shows his parents Montague Melrose (Mel) Simpson and Winifred (Win) Bertha Evelyn (née Grainger). Other images of notes include: the Grainger family outside their home 'The Hermitage' at Norfolk street, Ponsonby, Auckland; Mel and Win on their honeymoon; Mel in army uniform during World War One; 'Highbury' the Hammond family home in Birkenhead; family holidays in caravans and tents; and family group portraits of Mel and Win with Gordon Alan and his siblings Keith John, Tracey, Roy. Includes Win's Post Office savings book dated 1915. One set of images relates to Gordon Alan Simpson as he grew up, and shows him as a child and young man. Images of note include: Gordon Alan in Wadestown Primary school class portraits for 1930 and 1933; secondary school class portraits; Gordon Alan in the Wairapapa College pipe band; street portraits of Gordon Alan and Mel Simpson, and Gordon Alan with friend Frank Beaufort; the Castor Bay home; formal family portraits of Gordon Alan with his parents and siblings. One set of images relates to Cecilia Mary (Bebe) Simpson and shows her as a child and young woman. Images of note include: family portraits of Bebe with her O'Shea family members at the Apirana Avenue house, notably her grandparents, parents Michael David O'Shea and Bridget Martha (nee Langton), and cousins Win Langton, Sue Langton, Maura Reidy; other family members including Peter Langton, Joy, and Uncle Dan; Bebe as a child holding a kiwi bird; and Bebe as a young woman on holiday, Bebe with Ron W Walker, and Bebe in her debutante dress in 1945. One set of images shows the wedding of Cecilia Mary (Bebe) and Gordon Alan in 1949, their honeymoon, and holiday scenes taken in their early married life. Includes their wedding invitation. One set of images relates to Shane Simpson, and shows him from baby to boyhood. Images of note include: informal snapshots of Shane with his parents and grandparents, family holidays at baches, Oakura, and Cape Reinga, Shane's first birthday, Christmas at their Wellsford home, baby Shane with crayfish and in a highchair, and Shane at play and at a childrens' costume party; formal portraits of Shane; Shane and his parents on a trip to England 1957-1958; and class portraits showing Shane as the only Pakeha child at a Maori School, and at Hobsonville School in 1960. Some images interspersed through the sets relate to the teaching career of Gordon Alan Simpson and Cecilia Mary (Bebe) Simpson in the far north: Gordon Alan and pupils at his sole charge school at Hakaru, Shane holding a sporting shield sitting below lines of Maori pupils holding a school banner display 'FNCS' and Far Northland place names, a group portrait showing Gordon Alan Simpson, John Bates, Tony Erstitch, Alan Karena, Peta Riki, B Bates, Cecilia Mary (Bebe) Simpson, and R Karena. Includes images related to their rural teaching posts; Te Kao school and houses in 1957, Punaruku school in 1989 (originally lived there in 1951), and the school teacher's house at Ngatoki [circa 1989]. Additional images at the back of the scrapbook show: the wedding of Harold Simpson, brother of Melrose; a family portrait of Montague Melrose (Mel) Simpson with his siblings and his parents John McDougall Simpson and Catherine Simpson, a carte de visite of baby Montague Melrose (Mel) Simpson, Peter Langton in his 90s in 1924, an O'Shea family wedding portrait, and Bebe Simpson in a eclass portrait St Joseph's Whangarei 1932, in a childrens' costume tableau, and with a baby in 1989. Includes scenic photographic postcards of Hot Springs Hotel Waiwera, Franz Josef and the Hermitage 1936, view of the glacier from St James Anglican church window, and the lounge of the MV 'Rangitoto' passenger ship; and two newspaper clippings. Arrangement: Images within the album are arranged in themetical sets, with individual images arranged in broadly chronological order within each set. Quantity: 1 album(s) containing 217 b&w original prints, 10 colour original prints, 9 items of ephemera, 7 b&w copy prints, and items of ephemera. Physical Description: Photograph album with red cover, and plastic covered 'slip-in' pages, 35.5 x 22 cm Transfers: Loose photographs and ephemera removed from the album for correct storage are now held at PAColl-10537.. Processing information: As some photographs and ephemera were loose in the album, each album page has been numbered, and the loose items have been annotated with the number of the page at which they were found. These items have also been placed in archival enclosures for protection. Not all names associated with the item are indexed.

Date: [ca 1909-1950s]

Reference: PAColl-10088

Description: A range of photographs taken in New Zealand between 1909-circa 1950s by unidentified photographers, including five taken in the Rotorua/Ohinemutu/Wairakei areas. Comprises: Five images taken in the Rotorua/Ohinemutu/Wairakei areas: one of a group, and Maori guide, by thermal pools taken circa 1942 by Moore and Thompson; one of a collection of Maori artifacts, particularly wood carvings, taken at Ohinemutu circa 1941; one labelled 'Cottage Camp Ohinemutu' taken circa 1920s; one photomechanical print of the Waimangu Geyser; one taken near the Prince of Wales' Feathers geyser at Wairakei Two of a traction engine and caravans, at Blands Wood, Peel Forest, near Geraldine, taken 1919 and 1920. One of composer Alfred Hill and a group of Maori children, taken circa 1950s. Occasion unidentified. Other images show Maori children, possibly in Ohinemutu; Lambton Quay in Wellington in 1931 with tramlines; aerial photographs of Kawerau wood processing plant and workers camp, taken by Wade Studios, Gisborne; one of a Briscoe motor car taken circa 1920s; one copy print of a traction engine and caravan, corner of Beach and Trevors Roads, Ashburton, 21 Dec 1909. Additional biographical information available in the backfile under Gardiner. Contact the Curator for further information. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 12 b&w original photographic print(s). 1 photo mechanical print. 1 b&w copy photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints Provenance: Donor is the daughter of Marilyn Gardiner. Some of the photographs were from the collection of Andrea's maternal grandfather (Marilyn's father) Mostyn Phair Thompson, who was interested in history and amassed a private collection, much of it lent for the replica colonial cottage that was at the Rotorua Museum from 1969.