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[Various artists] :Three panoramas. Christchurch, Avon Fine Prints, 1973.
Date: 1973 - 1892 - 1894
By: Cockerell, E A, active 1890s; Hawcridge, Robert, 1866-1920; Avon Fine Prints
Reference: D-001-014/016
Description: Auckland, New Zealand, panoramic views of city and harbour from Birkenhead, by W.D.S. 1892; Wellington, New Zealand, panorama of city and harbour, by E.A. Cockerell. 1893; Dunedin, New Zealand, panorama of city and harbour, by R.H. Hawcridge. 1894. Issued with descriptive text sheet. First published as col. chromolithographs, reproduced from paintings, in Christmas issues of Weekly graphic, 1892-94, Auckland, New Zealand Graphic and Star Printing. Quantity: 3 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Col. photolithographs 262 x 748 mm; 261 x 748 mm; 257 x 748 mm, on sheets 427 x 890 mm
[Programmes for ballet and dance performances in New Zealand. 1913-1919]
Date: 1913 - 1919
Reference: Eph-B-DANCE-1913/1919
Description: Includes programmes and flyers for: 1913: J C Williamson Ltd. Genee the world's greatest dancer with M Volinin, premier danseur classique & directeur choreographique from the Imperial Opera House, Moscow and the Imperial Russian Ballet, in a magnificent programme, including "Coppelia" ballet in 2 acts. Opera House Wellington, commencing Saturday Oct. 25th [1913]. Brett Printing Co. - 2493. Programme "Bringing the dance to the Dominion". Article by Jan Bolwell about Adeline Genie's 1913 tour of New Zealand (cutting from unknown periodical ca 1982?) 1914: Grand dance recital presented by Miss Estelle Beere. Town Hall Wellington, Friday August 21, 1914. Programme. Printed by Watkins, Tyer & Tolan Ltd [1914] Maud Allan and Leo, Jan and Mischel Cherniavsky. Accompanist Frank St Leger. Programme no. 2. Daily Times print. Verso shows a reproduction of a drawing of Maud Allan by Chas (Charles) Buchel. Maud Allan and Leo, Jan and Mischel Cherniavsky. Accompanist Frank St Leger. Programme no. 6. [Otago] Daily Times print, [1914] 1915: Great dance festival by the pupils of Miss Cecil Hall in aid of our Wounded Soldiers' Fund. Town Hall [Auckland], 13 November 1915. Flyer only 1917: Patriotic dance recital by Miss Beere and pupils in aid of St John Ambulance Brigade, Red Cross Depot. (With Gynette Kirk, Ronald Crichton, Rene Taylor, Zelda Bailey, Joan Beere, Bob Clementson, Thurza Rogers, Florence Heyworthe, Kathleen O'Brian, Private Thomas O'Carroll, Lynne Edwards). Opera House, 3-4 July 1917. Programme 1918: A stupendous attraction, "The dancing star", Verna Bain, the phenomenal child dancer of the world. James C Bain, the famous comedian and character impersonator. Wilkinson Print, 26 Durham St., W [Christchurch. 1918]. Promotional flyer Quantity: 7 programmes and flyers. 1 clipped article. Physical Description: Booklets, sizes varying under 300 mm.
[Ephemera relating to ANZAC events in New Zealand and overseas, as anniversaries of the...
Date: 1916 - 1919
Reference: Eph-A-ANZAC-1915/1919
Description: Includes: Undated: Hellenic Travellers Club. Gallipoli ceremony [1916-1950s?] 1916: Anzac Day, first anniversary. Town Hall Auckland, April 25 1916. Programme ANZAC Day, Masterton, April 25th 1916 Anzacs' Concert. Town Hall, Friday Dec. 1st 1916 in aid of Auckland Returned Soldiers' Association Funds. Programme and songbook with loose sheet music for "God save the Tzar". Souvenir to commemorate the exchange of flags between New South Wales Railways and New Zealand Railways, unfurled on Anzac Day, 25th April 1916 at Petone Railway Station. (Poem "The day" by Henry Chappell on verso) Programme, 1st anniversary of the Landing at Anzac. Military sports held at Tel-el-Kebir, April 25th 1916. Programme Anzac Day, Easter Sunday, April 23rd 1916. (The Parish Church of the NZ Depot, England). Service; the 1st anniversary of the landing of New Zealand troops in Gallipoli, April 25th 1915. 1917: Wellington Returned Soldiers' Association. Remember Anzac. Anzac dinner to commemorate the landing at "Anzac", held in the Town Hall Wellington on Arpil [April] 25th 1917. [Printed by] N.Z. Free Lance, Wellington. [Menu and toast list]. 1918: Souvenir programme of The Landing at Anzac Cove on Sunday, 25th April, 1915. Programme of proceedings on Anzac Day, Thursday, 25th April, 1918, by the New Zealand Forces stationed at Sling Camp. [Printed by] Geo W Jones, Typ., at the Sign of the Dolphin in Gough Square, London, E.C.4 [1918] To the memory of our brave comrades. Anzac Eve gathering at Grand Opera House, Wednesday April 24th, 1918, under the direction of the Wellington Returned Soldiers' Clubhouse Society, J I Fox manager. New Zealand Times print [1918]. Third anniversary of ANZAC Day; celebrations held at the New Zealand Infantry Base Depot, France, April 25th 1918. Programme (Together with a letter from the Dunedin Returned Services' Association to the Dunedin City Librarian, 21 May 1952 enclosing the programme) 1919: Anzac Day celebration. Government Gardens, Rotorua. Friday April 25th 1919. Chronicle Print Rotorua. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Engravings and offset prints sizes varying up to 240 mm.
[Various artists] :Postcards depicting illuminated manuscripts and a frontispiece from ...
Date: 1979 - 1400 - 1499
By: Auckland Public Library
Reference: E-278-q-084/087
Description: Reproductions of three 15th century illuminated manuscripts and the frontispiece to `Europe a prophecy' by William Blake. Published by the Auckland Public Library in 1979 Donated 17 Dec 1979 Quantity: 4 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Colour photo-lithographs, 102 x 152 mm
Putt, Charles Ernest Henry, 1897?-1975 :[Auckland churches. Auckland?, 1967-1974]
Date: 1967 - 1974
By: Putt, Charles Ernest Henry, 1896-1975
Reference: E-278-q-004/007-A
Description: See individual cards. Drawings by Charles Putt reproduced on Greeting and Christmas cards, 1967-1974 Quantity: 5 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs, 107 x 150 mm
Interview with Ellen Ellis
Date: 05 Apr 2001
From: Women's Studies Association feminist oral history project
By: Ellis, Ellen, 1944-; Women's Studies Association (N.Z.)
Reference: OHInt-0556-02
Description: Ellen Ellis was born in Westport in 1944. Describes family life, her father (a diplomat), and a family posting to Canada in 1949. Recalls returning to Wellington and secondary school. Talks about her mother's health and treatment. Mentions university study. Describes teacher training college, and work at Victoria University Library, Wellington. Discusses sexuality and relationships. Talks about working at Alexander Turnbull Library, New Zealand Library School, working for Alister Taylor, and the challenges of being a sole parent in full time work. Talks about co-ordinating music for Harry Seresin's The Settlement restaurant, Willis St, Wellington. Talks about the development of her feminist consciousness. Comments on her mother's life. Discusses encounter groups, Bert Potter and Centrepoint. Discusses housing and discriminatory attitudes towards women. Mentions the Domestic Purposes Benefit (DPB). Describes Wilderland Commune, Coromandel, New Zealand. Talks about her involvement in the Hecate Women's Health Collective and alternative health groups in Wellington. Describes National Archives work, the feminist librarians' group, teaching on the Women's Studies course, involvement with Women's Studies Association, working as a research consultant, and researching Sandra Coney's book 'Standing in the sunshine'. Talks about TV documentary research on abortion, and various writing projects. Mentions researching Boer War concentration camps. Reflects on feminism in her life, in relationships, housework, emotional equity, and feminist gains. Mentions that child care is still a critical issue. Other - Note: Part of interview was lost. During the recording, a completed tape was reused to record the next part of the interview by mistake. Interviewer(s) - Jill Abigail Accompanying material - CV, photo, biographical information form Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-8522 - OHC-8525 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Electronic document(s) - abstract. 1 interview(s). 3 Hours Duration. Physical Description: Textual files - Microsoft word Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2650, OHDL-000999.
Davy, P, fl 1895-1896 : Diary of a voyage to New Zealand
Date: 16 Nov 1895-5 Apr 1896
By: Davy, P, active 1895-1896
Reference: MS-Group-0708
Description: Comprises holograph diary kept by P Davy on the `Ruahine' and during his tour of New Zealand. After disembarking at Wellington where he visited relatives he toured to other parts of New Zealand. He describes a gathering of Maori following the settlement of fishing rights on Lake Wairarapa, a visit to a freezing works at Belfast, gold mining on the West Coast and Rotorua where he visited a pa, saw geysers and bathed in the hot pools. His journal ends on the return journey to England when staying at Sydney. Also includes transcript of part of the diary (16 Nov 1895-3 Jan 1896). Source of title - Supplied Relationship complexity - Full transcript of diary at MS-Papers-4391 Davy and his Aunt Harriet boarded the `Ruahine' at Plymouth 16 Nov 1895 and disembarked 12 Jan 1896 at Wellington where they stayed with relatives. After travelling around New Zealand they left Auckland for Sydney, 18 Mar. The writer of the diary is presumed to be P Davy, a passenger on the `Ruahine'; he visited members of the Davy family while in Wellington. He was probably one of the Devonshire Davys, a nephew of George Boutflower Davy, an official of the Land Registration Court of NZ, and the son of Edward Davy (1806-1885), an experimental chemist who emigrated to Australia. Quantity: 1 volume(s). 1 folder(s). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph and typescript Transfers: To Photographic Archive - Photograph of the `Gaul' with unidentifed tender vessel.
High School Students Against the War :High School students against the war. March on Ju...
Date: 1972
From: Roth, Herbert Otto, 1917-1994: Collected papers, personal papers, photographs and ephemera
By: High School Students Against the War
Reference: Eph-B-ROTH-Vietnam-1972-05
Description: A pamphlet encouraging a demonstration in Auckland against the continued presence of allied troops in Vietnam. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photocopies on both sides of folded pamphlet, 205 x 165 mm.
New Zealand boxer, Michael Kenny, on victory dais
Date: 3 February 1990
From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers
Reference: EP/1990/0458-F
Description: New Zealand boxer, Michael Kenny, on the victory dais after his gold medal win at the Commonwealth Games, Auckland in 1990. Photographed by an Evening Post staff photographer 3 February 1990. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) 35mm negative strip comprising 3 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate film negative, 35mm
[Music programmes 1908]
Date: 1908
Reference: Eph-A-MUSIC-1908
Description: Includes: Auckland Liedertafel; male chorus of sixty voices. Grand smoke concert tendered to the men of the United States Battleship fleet in the Military Hall, 11 August 1908. Programme. Wright & Jaques. Mr Leo Buckeridge and Miss Hardinge-Maltby's invitation recital, assisted by Mr Stewart Maclean, Mrs Natusch and pupils. St Peters Hall, 16 October 1908. Programme. Clara Butt and Kennerley Rumford. New Zealand tour 1908. Town Hall Wellington, 21 January 1908. Programme (2 copies, one green cover, one white) Clara Butt and Kennerley Rumford. New Zealand tour 1908. Town Hall Wellington, 23 January 1908. Programme. Clara Butt and Kennerley Rumford. New Zealand tour 1908. Town Hall Wellington, 25 January 1908. Programme. Clara Butt and Kennerley Rumford. New Zealand tour 1908.His Majesty's Theatre Christchurch, 29 january 1908. Programme. Clara Butt and Kennerley Rumford. New Zealand tour 1908.Town Hall Wellington, 3 March 1908. Programme (2 copies - 1 grey cover, one white) The Cherniavski concerts. British Empire tour 1908. Mr Edward Branscombe presents Leo, Jan and Mischel Cherniavski in a series of concert recitals, assisted by Madame Marie Hooton (contralto) and Mr Percival Driver (baritone); Mr Nigel Brock (manager). Booklet with photographic portraits. Town Hall Wellington. The Cherniavski concerts. Mr Edward Branscombe presents Leo, Jan and Mischel Cherniavski, assisted by Madame Marie Hooton and Mr Percival Driver. Programme (folded pamphlet) Dunedin Orchestral Society, hon conductor Mr James Coombs. Second concert, twenty-first season. Garrison Hall, 18 June [1908]. Programme Gisborne Orchestral Society. 1st subscription concert. His Majesty's Theatre Gisborne, 14 July 1908. Programme. Gisborne Orchestral Society. Second subscription concert. His Majesty's Theatre, 6 october 1908. Programme. Mark Hambourg. His Majesty's Theatre Christchurch, 26-30 October 1908. Programme. Wellington Choral Society. Handel's "Messiah". Town Hall, 4 December 1908. Programme. Wellington Musical Union. First subscription concert. "The golden legend" (Sir Arthur Sullivan). With Rosina Buckman, Mrs Barber, Mr E J Hill, Mr John Prouse, Mr F Laycock. Town Hall, 19 June 1908. Programme and book of words (2 copies) Wellington Musical Union. Second subscription concert. "Faust" (Gounod). With Charles Saunders, Rosina Buckman, Hamilton Hodges, P Hockley, Mrs F P Wilson, F Laycock. Town Hall, 17 August 1908. Programme and book of words. Wellington Musical Union. Third subscription concert. "The revenge" (Sir Charles Villiers Stanford). With Mr Charles H Stephens and Miss Phoebe Parsons. Town Hall, 27 October 1908. Programme and book of words Mrs Charles Willeby, who will interpret the songs of her husband, Charles Willeby, the famous English composer (With pianists Madoleine Webbe, Gertrude Spooner, violinist Peggy Bain). Choral Hall [Auckland], 14 December 1908. Programme Quantity: 17 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Printed programmes, up to octavo size, some illustrated. Provenance: Some programmes donated by E Speden 1995; J Barsby 1989, P Jesson 1996.
Bell family :Papers
Date: 1913-1940
By: Bell family; Bell, Andrew Murray, 1868-1944
Reference: MS-Papers-8731
Description: Papers of the Bell family, originally from Langholm, Dumfries, Scotland, who moved to Auckland. Mainly relating to the properties in Auckland held by the family. Source of title - Purchase, Mr A Murray Bell, 2007 Source of title - Supplied by Library Other - Main collection consists of subdivision plans, held in the Cartographic Section under MapColl-collection-Bell Bell family, originally from Langholm, Dumfries, Scotland, who moved to Auckland. Quantity: 3 folder(s). 0.04 Linear Metres. Provenance: Material comes originally from one of the Bell family homes: that of A Murray Bell, Parnell, Auckland. Transfers: From Cartographic Collection -.
Baines family : Papers
Date: 1850-1909
By: Baines family
Reference: MS-Papers-1125
Description: Correspondence and diary of William Mortimer Baines who came to New Zealand in 1850 on the `Sir Edward Paget'. The papers deal with his interests in mining, timber and land. Includes letters from the Fooks, Dixon and Hunt families of Australia. Includes letters from Maryanne Verdon Baines (1859-1869), mostly to her husband after his departure for England. These are concerned to a large extent with her loneliness in Auckland and with plans for her voyage to England. In addition there are a number of letters written in 1869, by Maryanne and William's children, Fanny, Katherine and Rosa. Source of title - Supplied William Mortimer, came to New Zealand in 1850 on the `Sir Edward Paget'. In 1869 he returned to Britain, although he retained a financial interest in land in New Zealand. Quantity: 10 folder(s). 0.10 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and typescripts (photocopies) Finding Aids: Inventory available.
[Various artists] :Three panoramas. Christchurch, Avon Fine Prints, 1973.
Date: 1973 - 1892 - 1894
By: Cockerell, E A, active 1890s; Hawcridge, Robert, 1866-1920; Avon Fine Prints; Schmidt, William Shaw Diedrich, 1870-1968
Reference: D-001-014-a/016-a
Description: Auckland, New Zealand, panoramic views of city and harbour from Birkenhead, by W.D.S. 1892; Wellington, New Zealand, panorama of city and harbour, by E.A. Cockerell. 1893; Dunedin, New Zealand, panorama of city and harbour, by R.H. Hawcridge. 1894. Issued with descriptive text sheet. First published as col. chromolithographs, reproduced from paintings, in Christmas issues of Weekly graphic, 1892-94, Auckland, New Zealand Graphic and Star Printing. Quantity: 3 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Col. photolithographs 262 x 748 mm; 261 x 748 mm; 257 x 748 mm, on sheets 427 x 890 mm
Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :[16 original political and social cartoons drawn for Metro magaz...
Date: 1997 - 1998
By: Hodgson, Trace, 1958-; Metro (Periodical)
Reference: A-129-049/064
Description: 16 original cartoons published in Metro Magazine, illustrating Bill Ralston's 'Politics' and 'Godzone' columns and one pencil sketch on reverse of a cartoon. Quantity: 16 original cartoon(s). 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Black ink, gouache and coloured pencil. Sizes vary, approximately 420mm x 300mm.
Sheat, A J : Photographs
Date: 1865-1911
By: Northwood Brothers (Firm); Tyree Brothers (Firm)
Reference: PAColl-6996
Description: A printed christmas message from the headmaster, Frederick Knapp, to the pupils of Central Girls' College, Nelson 1907; carts on Commerce Street, Kaitaia, one passing the Kaitaia Hotel ca 1890s; newspaper photograph of early Nelson settlers W H Cole and M P Hargreaves in 1924 taken by Tyree; two of bullock teams in Kaitaia; Devonport and Northcote ferry terminal in Auckland ca 1911; girls of Nelson College for Girls with L Sheat on the left of the second row with Muriel Bell next to her in 1914; Awanui looking towards the wharf ca 1914 by Northwood Bros; Marsland Hill Memorial to the men who died in the New Zealand Wars in New Plymouth designed and erected by W Parkinson & Co, Auckland; seated portrait of Thomas Thompson 1865; a group of gum diggers outside Tynan's gum store in Waihopo ca 1890s; a group of Maori adults and children on an outing by bullock team, one man holding a concertina ca 1890s; a group of twelve Austrian gum diggers some with shovels and one holding a cat ca 1890s; Elizabeth Levestam and her four sons ca 1900; three of the camp site set up by a surveying party in the Victoria Valley ca 1890; the school at Richmond with the children lined up in the yard ca 1900s; the Anglican church at Richmond 1910; Headingly, the home of Thomas Thompson with Mrs Thompson and her eldest son in front of it 1911; a carriage outside a house holding about 12 people; John Sheat ca 1880; Alfred Sheat ca 1880; and Victoria Street, Hamilton showing a number of shops and businesses and some advertising hoardings on the left 1908. Arrangement: Negatives at 1/2-007700 and 007708 Quantity: 21 b&w original photographic print(s). 2 b&w original negative(s). 1 item(s) of photographic ephemera. Physical Description: Albumen prints and silver gelatin prints
[Ephemera and programmes of quarto size for variety, comedy, and music-hall shows and p...
Date: 1880 - 1889
By: Anthony Sellars & Company
Reference: Eph-B-VARIETY-1880s
Description: Includes programmes for the following: 1880s?: Mr Harry Hooper and Hooper's Colossophone and Vaudeville Company with the re-appearance of Trixie Le Mar. Exchange Hall Wellington, 1880s or 1890s? Programme (The Lorgnette) 1880: Princess Theatre (Wanganui). Grand amateur entertainment under the auspices of the Young Men's Literary Association. Thursday, 26th February 1880. Programme, concluding with a farce entitled "Make your wills!". H I Jones, Machine printer, &c, Wanganui. 1882: Princess Theatre, 27 October 1882. Anniversary tea meeting and entertainment of the Loyal Wanganui Lodge, I.O.O.F., M.U. no 4738. Stage manager Bro W J Rainbow. H I Jones, Printer, Wanganui. Flier / programme Court Theatre Upokongaroa. Startling event, Friday Dec. 8 19982. Grand musical and dramatic entertainment ... "The loan of a lover"; "Handy Andy"; songs, duet and Double Irish jig!, the whole to conclude with a mirth-provoking farce, "The rose and thorn". Flier. 1883: Complimentary benefit to Mr and Mrs Polk, with Millis (ventriloquist and puppetteer), comedy "Lend me five shillings!", Moulton (calculator); to conclude with thethird act of "An Arabian night". Abbot's Opera House, Queen Street. Programme (L'Entr'Acte), with a programme on the back cover for a Grand Farewell Complimentary & Testimonial Concert tendered to Mr Gordon Gooch. Choral Hall, 29 November 1883, prior to Mr Gooch's departure for Melbourne on 6th December. 1884: Oriental bazaar under the patronage of Lady Jervois, at the Drill Shed Wellington, September 6th 1884. Bock & Cousins, lithographic and letterpress printers, Lambton Quay Wellington. Programme of opening ceremony. Programme with list of stallholders and assistants (in pieces). 1886?: The Jungfrau Kapelle Swiss Band, Mountain Singers and Tyrolese Jodellers [sic]. Opera House [Christmas 1886?]. Programme (The Royal Footlights) The Rickards-Raynor Company. Mr Harry Rickards, Miss Kate Leele, Mr Harry Phillips, Mr Edgar Austin, Miss Nellie Wilson, Miss Ada Juneen, Mr Henry Cremar, and Harry & Charles Raynor. Performance of "On guard", by Mr Harry Adams. Theatre Royal Wellington 1886. Programme (The Theatre) 1887?: Hugo's Buffalo Minstrels (under Mr Charles Hugo, with Will Hugo, Miss Priscilla Verne, Tom Mkinini, Pattie Bavin). Opera House ca 1887? Programme (The Bulletin) 1889: Beresford Street Congregational Church Mutual Improvement Society. Programme of entertainment. 10 October 1889. Programme. Mr Frank Lincoln. Promotional pamphlet with engraved portraits, ca 1889. St John's Literary Association. Musical, literary and dramatic entertainment With selections from "King Henry IV", and musical selections. Open meeting, 13 August 1889. Evening Press. Flier / programme. Theatre Royal Christchurch. Grand Costume concert, with selections from the popular comic operas "Favart", "Socerer", "Mikado", "Patience", and "Iolanthe". 19-20 July [1889]. In aid of the funds of the St John Ambulance Association. Anthony, Sellars & Co., Printers. (4 copies, two cream and two red) Quantity: 13 programmes. Physical Description: Printed programmes, under 300 mm.
Evans, Malcolm 1947-:Twenty-five cartoons published in the New Zealand Herald during 2000.
Date: 2000
By: Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945-; New Zealand herald (Newspaper)
Reference: H-643-001/025
Description: Cartoons on New Zealand and international political and social issues. Politicians response to digital television, matchfixing in cricket, community responsibility for child abuse, Maori support of disgraced Maori MP and lack of support for abused Maori children, Fiji - banana dictatorship, Middle East peace process, concern over disparity between NZ and Australian defence forces reimbursement for serving in East Timor, Queen Mother celebrates her 100th birthday, space exploration, world opinion swings againsgt Israel's heavy-handed tactics, ACC payouts in Australia, cost cutting measures in the NZ Police Force, silencing Dover Samuels and social policy critics, high cost of yachting's Viaduct Basin, state-owned enterprises over-spend on conferences, British royals have a go at the tabloid press, Mark Todd's chances of selection damaged following sex and drug scandal, South Africa's reluctance to comment on Zimbabwe, terrorism in NZ? or just plain violence, Human genetic secrets uncovered, 'closing the gaps' policy, May Day and workers' rights, Fiji embroiled in racism, the price of the American Presidential election and recounts, Prime Minister announces she not going to attend Waitangi on Waitangi Day. Quantity: 25 photocopy/ies photocopies of computer print-outs, A4 size.. Physical Description: A4 size photocopies of computer print-outs.
McLean album
Date: [Early 1880s?]
By: Martin, Josiah, 1843-1916; Burton Brothers (Dunedin, N.Z.); Taber, Isaiah West, 1830-1912
Reference: PA1-q-153
Description: Photographs of New Zealand taken by various photographers, circa early 1880s. Images include several Maori groups, Maori kainga, meeting houses, carving; a large number of views of mud pools, geysers, hot springs, and in particular views of the Pink and White Terraces before the Tarawera eruption in 1886. Other views show areas of the South Island, including Dunedin City, Oamaru, Christchurch; and the North island including Auckland, Thames District (a number showing aspects of gold mining in the area). The last photograph, of the R.M.S.S. Zealandia was taken by Taber Photo, San Francisco. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Photograph album with grey blue cover, black corners and spine edged with gold; 30.5 x 25.5 cm
Cartes de visite of Tasmania, Auckland and other New Zealand scenes
Date: [187-?]
From: Pringle, William Pilliet, 1897-1984 :Photographs of New Zealand and Australia
By: Clifford, Samuel, 1827-1890
Reference: PAColl-1382-1
Description: Also views of Invercargill, Akaroa, Military officers, ships Quantity: 72 b&w original photographic print(s).
Paddi album
Date: [Between 1933 and 1945]
From: Paddy, Laurence George Malvern, 1906?-1971: Photographs relating to the Lauri Paddi Band
Reference: PA1-q-182
Description: Photographs relating to the dance band scene in New Zealand in the 1930s and 1940s, largely associated with Lauri Paddi (aka Laurence George Malvern Paddy] and various bands. Many of the images are signed by musicians in the bands, not all the signatures being legible. Names have been listed where possible. Musicians with signatures Ian H Pitcaithly, W O Pritchard, and Jeffrey Madden, are probably the same as musicians listed on a poster for the Auckland Peter Pan Orchestra (Nin Pitcaithly, Billy Pritchardt, and Johnny Madden). One series of photographs shows musicians performing with Lauri Paddi going on tour in the South Island, including two views taken from a car, following a train on the road/rail Rakaia Bridge. The stage show 'Yankee Doodle Dandy' was performed at the Paramount Theatre, Wellington, in 1944. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with light brown mottled pattern, entitled `Photographs'; 25.5 x 31.5 cm