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Date: [1925-1945]

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: PAColl-4161-01-046

Description: Includes: Construction, etc of 4th General Hospital, Dumbea, New Caledonia; unidentified Pacific campaign (US servicemen); NZ Military Forces display at the Dunedin Exhibition, 1925 (Series 30/1); aerial photographs of Whangaroa Harbour showing battery position, etc, 1942 (Series 23/12); aerial photographs of Whangarei Heads, including Bushy Head, 1942 (Series 23/11); Wellington (Series 23/16) including Garrison Hall in Buckle Street 1938, magazines at Kaiwarra, Central Park Camp, Kaiwarra US Camp, Anderson Park US Camp, Gracefield US warehouses; Wanganui (Series 23/7) showing Drill Hall 1938, position of aerodrome & coastal battery; Warkworth (Series 23/8) showing general area, Camp No 6, 30-bed hospital. Includes some photocopied prints Quantity: 174 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1915-1918

By: Curtis family

Reference: MS-Papers-9234

Description: Collection comprises World War One letters from Michael Curtis in Egypt back to his family in Dannevirke. These letters describe his time in Egypt, visiting the pyramids and Cairo. Comments on fellow soldiers from Dannervirke that he has met including sons from the Allardice family. Describes living conditions at camp, and comments on periods when he has been recovering from battle wounds. Also includes further letters from or to other Curtis family members and ephemera concerning Michael Curtis' death. Source of title - Supplied by Library Papers concern Sergeant Michael Curtis who served with the Wellington Mounted Rifles in World War One, dying from wounds in 1917. Quantity: 3 folder(s). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss & printed matter

Date: 1941-1945

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: PAColl-4161-01-219

Description: Assortment of photographs (mainly captioned) of General Freyberg in the Middle East, Greece, Crete, Italy and London. Also a series of photographs taken during his visit to Rotorua; the Prime Minister Peter Fraser's visit to Italy; on the steps of Parliament Buildings, Wellington as Governor General; during Rt Hon R G Casey's visit to Middle East. Group photo of voluntary workers, NZ Tuis, General Freyberg, Brigadier Park and Countess Jellicoe at the Fernleaf Club, London Quantity: 91 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1916-1918

From: Martin, W W :World War One albums of Mr Laurie C Mackie

Reference: PA1-o-311

Description: Views of Paris and some of its notable buildings; places on the battlefields of France; soldiers; the return trip to New Zealand via Panama and the Panama Canal; Views of places, friends and family in New Zealand 1/2-090821 to 090900 Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with textured red cloth cover, edged with impressed line. Entitled `From my camera', impressed in cursive style, printed in white, on top left hand corner of front cover; 25 x 30 cm

Date: 1941-1945

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: PAColl-4161-01-194

Description: Series of interior and exterior photographs of various Dental Sections in NZ taken 1945. Include: Woodbourne; Trentham Camp Dental Hospital; Whenuapai; Burnham; HMS Philomel; Hobsonville. Various captioned photographs. Includes: NZDC POW dental section at Oflag V B, Biberach, Germany; 2 NZEP IP (Treasury Island, Bourail, Green Island); Vella Lavella; senior dental officers in New Caledonia; officers of 10 MOB Dental Section, 1944 (named); group of medical and dental staff BHQ 30 NZ Bn, Nissan Island; group photo of Dental Section, Pacific Area (unidentified); 22 Field Ambulance; Dental Section CCS Guadalcanal, AWWS HQ Guadalcanal; No 1 Max-Fac Dental Section, 4 Gen Hospital, New Caledonia; ATD Camp, Nemeara Valley; Dental Section RNZAF Station, Espiritu Santo; mobile dental section, Port Cruz, Guadalcanal ; Fiji detachment, 1944; Base Hygiene Section; Bougainville staff and surgery, 1944-1945; Field force exercises, 1941-1942; prosthetic truck; aerial view of mobile Dental Section area at Guadalcanal and plan of the area; aerial view of 10 MOB Dental Section HQ, Port Cruz, Guadalcanal; group photo of staff at Bn HQ; Lt Col O E L Rout and staff at Dental HQ; No 2 Max-Fac Dental Section. No 2 NZCCS, Guadalcanal; dental mechanics at work at an under-canvas dental hospital; Field dentistry at 53rd [?] Tank camp at Nissan; embarkation from New Caledonia to Guadalcanal, 1943 (group photo); 6 Squadron RNZAF 1945 (staff at Halavas); Dental Section at Emirau 1944-1945 (groups named and camp site). Quantity: 275 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: [ca 1941-1945]

From: Martin, Robert Thomas, 1921-2006: Photographs

Reference: PA1-o-1933

Description: Photograph album compiled by Robert Thomas Martin containing images of New Zealand, New Caledonia, and the Solomon Islands during military training and service in World War II. Some images likely taken by Martin. New Zealand images show training camps at Rotorua (1941), Papakura (1942), 1st Field Ambulance camp in Warkworth (Jun-Sep 1942), and Fencourt [Cambridge?] (1942). In addition to informal portraits featuring Martin, Colin Arroll, and other unidentified soldiers, there are images of tents, a route march, a hospital under construction and parked ambulances (at Warkworth), and a Bob Semple tank with soldiers and Martin and his sister Valerie posed in front (at Papakura). Identified groups include Warrant Officers and Sergeants in 1st Field Ambulance in Papakura, 7th Field Ambulance, and D Company. Also image of Martin walking down a street in uniform while on leave. Images from Rotorua also show Regent Theatre (exterior and courtyard), Post Office, Sanatorium building and grounds, St Faith’s Church (Ohinemutu), swimming scenes at the Blue Baths, and Maori children diving for pennies [at Whakarewarewa?]. A 1940 series of images at a house in [Auckland?] show Martin in uniform with various people including his Uncle Frank, Guy [?], and a number of young women [relatives, including his sister Valerie?]. Martin is also photographed with a dog [Collie?]. Images from service in New Caledonia, Jan-Aug 1943, feature group photographs of the B Company 7th New Zealand Field Ambulance at Nemeara and Nepoui Valley. Identified people in informal group and individual portraits at the Nemeara Camp are Doug Smith, Wally McKusker, Doug Smith, Stan Poomore, Shorty Luscombe, Jack Ireland, Allan Stewart, Bill Cullum, and Cliff Pinker. Nemeara Camp images also include a medical examination of an unidentified local man, local children and men, the cookhouse, tents, hospital “bure” [thatched hut], a combination water heater and incinerator, mess hut under construction, swimming area in river [including competition?], and Nemeara mission church (with Mt Boa in the background). Images from Bourail show the gendarmerie, Main Street, and a church. Also view of Nouméa Harbour Treasury Island images show scenic views, including the river mouth at Malsi and the northern tip of Mono Island. Solomon Islanders are photographed including local men trained to fight by 34th Battalion, A Company tent, vegetation, local church (following rebuild by 29th Battalion) and [another?] destroyed church, men packing up the QM [Quartermasters?] store, and group getting ready to play “Tennaquoits”. Identified men are Tom Murphy, Jock Plunkett, Fred Walker, and Martin. Some show men posing with “Jap Souvenirs” (including flag, swords, knife, and trumpet), sick and injured men at 7th Field Ambulance [MDS?] at Stirling and on stretchers being evacuated by barge. Images of military equipment and armaments include G pounder anti-tank gun, 50 mm Bofors Ack Ack gun, a jeep (being dug out of mud), beach landing craft, beach scene with men rolling drums [fuel?], LST being unloaded at Purple Beach (Stirling Island), ship ‘Tyrone’, and a boat described as a “Seaplane tender”. Arrangement: Donor identified item as "ITEM C Family photos and Pacific Islands". Quantity: 1 album(s) containing 115 silver gelatin photoprints. Physical Description: Black cardboard album bound with string, 20 x 23 cm

Date: 1920, 1944-1997

By: Martin, Robert Thomas, 1921-2006

Reference: MS-Group-2284

Description: The collection comprises four folders on Robert Martin's career as a post office employee and telegraphist, while the rest consists of papers, scrapbooks and newspaper cuttings relating to his military service during World War II in North Africa, Italy, and the Solomon Islands with the Field Ambulance service of the New Zealand Medical Corps. Correspondence with his brother, Martin, and his sister, Valerie, are included, as is correspondence with two of his comrades in the Field Ambulance. Also included is a typed translation of a Japanese diary which he acquired during the Solomon Islands campaign, probably on Mono in the Treasury Islands, and a typed copy of the diary and other papers of his friend, Colin John Arroll, who also served with the Field Ambulance. Source of title - Supplied by Library Arrangement: Reflecting the circumstances of their accessioning, the collection is divided into three series. Quantity: 19 folder(s). 0.20 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, mss, typescript, printed matter, photographs Finding Aids: A descriptive list compiled by the donor of the contents of the second accession (A2014-183) may be found in the backfiles held in the Reference Section of the Alexander Turnbull Library.. Provenance: Donated in two lots by Mrs Janet Hannan, Wanaka, during 2014. The first donation consisted of Robert Martin's civilian career as a telegraphist for the New Zealand Post and Telegraph Department, and the second his photographs, correspondence and diaries from his military service in World War II. His friend, John Colin Arroll, who also served with the Field Ambulance, sent Robert Martin a copy of his diary, reminiscences and other papers. Donor is Robert Martin's daughter. Transfers: From Photographic Archive - PA-Group-00859 - To Photographic Archive - Albums and other photographs - Photograph albums transferred to Photographic Archive..

Date: 2015

Reference: MSX-9523

Description: Printed and bound volume compiled by Lynlee Johnson in 2015, with the title 'Ivan F Moore: Letters Home from The Great War'. Documents the life and military service of Sergeant Ivan F Moore (Service Number 7/1023), who served with the New Zealand Expeditionary Force in Egypt and the Balkans during World War One. Volume is illustrated with facsimile reproductions of letters, photographs, postcards, military documents, newspaper cuttings, and printouts from online sources. The letter reproduced in the volume range from Cairo, dated 26 August 1915, to Martinborough, dated 2 January 1930, and includes letters addressed from Palestine and Jerusalem. Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Printed and bound volume. Provenance: Donated by Ms Lynlee Johnson, Waipukurau, November 2016. Donor is the grand-niece of Mr Ivan Frank Moore.

Date: 1943-1944

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

By: Kaye, George Frederick, 1914-2004

Reference: PAColl-4161-01-078

Description: Some photographs include captions. Images of mountain village of Gessopalena, 1943; Roman remains; soldiers from Ashburton at Battery Gala Day held at Arce; Commander of 8th Army, Gen Sir Oliver Leese shaking hands with Gen Freyberg when he visited NZ HQ in Italian Front; town of Ortona, 1944 (photographer, Sgt G F Kaye); at Italian Front, Xmas Eve, 1943 showing difficult roads encountered by transport of 2nd NZ Division; a `jeep train' on the move; NZ Mobile Bath Unit (Shower); NZ Engineers, Mar 1944; carols on Christmas morning played by 4th Armed Brigade Band, Dec 1943; soldiers in the snow (S Fife, J Kirkly, R C Holland, F Carrick & N Burnette); general view of church and ceremonial parade held in Volturno Valley area, Jan 1944; parade of 6th Infantry Brigagde in Volturno Valley and presentation of medals by Gen Freyberg, Jan 1944; bombardment of Cassino. Radio operators; Instruction school (outdoors); unloading NZ patriotic parcels at a supply point on Italian Front; women refugees cooking outdoors at Pitti Palace, Florence; village of Altino, Dec 1944; Riunion Adriatica di Sicurta (building); general views of Italian countryside (unidentified); smoke from bombs which landed on German positions at Guadralgeri, Dec 1943; demolished bridge. On 2 Oct 1943 the New Zealand Division was moved from Egypt to support the 8th Army in Italy. Quantity: 62 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1940-1944

By: Crump, Douglas Ronald, 1919-1944; Crump, William, active 1950s; Crump, Douglas, active 2000

Reference: PA1-q-764

Description: Photographs taken and collected by 2nd Lieutenant Douglas Ronald Crump prior to his death at La Luna, Italy, 7 August 1944. Album comprises: Photographs of the grave of Douglas Ronald Crump at La Luna, Italy, with Brigadier S H Crump Scenes in Papakura Camp, 1940 Scenes of farewell parade for 5th reinforcements at Auckland Domain, 1941 Scenes on convoy to Middle East, showing ships Nieuw Amsterdan and Mauretania, and views of Sydney and Colombo. Scenes in camp at Maadi and Helwan, Egypt, June 1941; pyramids and sphinx; Divisional swimming sports; manoeuvres; Cairo; Alexandria; No 1 NZ Convalescent Depo, Alexandria; Sinai Desert; Syria; Palestine; Lebanon, Beirut; Damascus; Palmyra; Jerusalem, Bethlehem; Haifa; Tel Aviv Visits to ancient Egyptian sites, including Luxor, the temples at Karnak, the tomb of Tutankhamun, the temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu, and Thebes Scenes on the Nile, including the Assuan Dam, and a BOAC flying boat landing Sporting events, including a rugby match between 4th NZ Armoured Brigade and Welsh representatives at Maadi, 3 Feb 1943; Brigade athletics meet, Littoria Stadium, Cairo, 5 April 1943 Scenes at Officer Cadet Training Unit (OCTU) Views of Bari, Rome and Florence Portraits of Douglas Ronald Crump Album consists of photographs taken and collected by Douglas Ronald Crump (1919-1944) prior to his death, and compiled into an album by his brother, William Crump. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Green cloth bound album with red morrocco spine and corners, 28.5 x 33.5 cm

Date: 1915-1920s

From: Buchan, Doris Agnes, 1893-1984 :Photographs relating to James Buchan (1893-1948) and Doris Agnes Powell-Lewis (1893-1984)

Reference: PA1-o-1518

Description: Album of photographs, probably compiled by Doris Agnes Buchan (nee Powell-Lewis). Album comprises: Photographs of service with NZEF of James Buchan (1893-1948). Shows Cairo, journey from Egypt to Gallipoli, bivouacs at Gallipoli, camp life, Cape Town, scenes on sea voyage between New Zealand and theatre of war. Includes images of soldiers blindfold boxing. Photographs of service as nurse at Karitane Hospital, Dunedin, of Doris Agnes Powell-Lewis (1893-1984), later wife of James Buchan. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Inscriptions: Album page - [Inside front cover] Doris Lewis, Jan 1917 Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

Date: 1917

From: [Christmas cards sent during the First World War, from soldiers and other service personnel. 1917-1918]

By: Bell, William Frederick, 1895-1920

Reference: Eph-A-CARDS-Christmas-WWI-1917-01

Description: Shows New Zealand soldier sitting on the ground resting on a milestone which reads: "France to New Zealand 13,000 miles". Behind him at the right is a bombed building, but he contemplates the central panel wherein the smoke of his pipe has formed the word "AOTEAROA" combined with a map of New Zealand. Printed as a Christmas greeting card for soldiers in France to send home. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - W F Bell Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on Christmas greetings card 1917.. Physical Description: Photolithograph, on folded card 180 x 135 mm.

Date: 1918

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to cinemas, movies, films and film screenings in New Zealand]

By: Wright & Jaques Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-CINEMA-1918-01

Description: Flyer advertises a showing of a film authorised by Sir James Allen, Minister of Defence, involving 5000 New Zealand soldiers, and based on Barrie Marschel's poem "The Kid from Timaru", about a soldier with the surname Kidd. Barrie Marschel recited his poem "as the films unfold". The flyer states that the film had already had seasons in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin. The front of the flyer shows a reproduction of a advertisement for the movie with an oval portrait of Barrie Marschel in a straw hat. The border of the flyer shows a design based on laurels. The verso reproduces the poem "The kid from Timaru". A rubber stamp shows the name of the name, place, and theatre where the screening was to take place (Waihi Academy Theatre, 25 April 1918 - ie Anzac Day) "The flame of the Yukon" was a 1917 silent film starring Dorothy Dalton and directed by Charles Miller. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print of flyer 220 x 141 mm.

Date: 13 Nov 1993

By: Hayton, Alan Colin, 1919-2012

Reference: MS-Papers-8889

Description: Biography covers a brief account of Guthrie's family background, details his service as a soldier during the First World War, including being wounded at Gallipoli, fighting on the Western Front battle fields of the Somme, Messines and Passchendaele. Biography of Captain Stanley Gordon Guthrie, 10/990, Wellington Infantry Battalion, written by a distant relative for their grandson (Guthrie's great grandson) Quantity: 1 volume(s). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Purchase, 2007

By: Candy, Oliver, active 1941-1996

Reference: PAColl-9560

Description: Photographs relating to Olly Candy's service during World War II and as part of J Force. Shows images of Feilding, Fort Dorset (Wellington), El Alamein, Florence, Faenza, New Zealand barracks at Yamaguchi and the devastation at Hiroshima. Includes images of the well known "killing of the pig incident" at Florence. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 67 b&w original photographic print(s). Provenance: Purchase, 2009 Transfers: To Ephemera Collection - Souvenir Calendar of the voyage of 2 NZEF Jayforce from R.M.S. "Strathmore", 1946 (Eph-A-WAR-WII-Japan-1946-02); Name card of the final 6th Manawatu Mounted Rifles reunion, 1995 (Eph-A-WAR-WII-Reunions-1995).

Date: 1913-1914, 1917-1919, 1942 [transcribed 2007]

By: Simpson, Andrew, active 2007

Reference: MSDL-0248

Description: Comprises transcriptions of note pad jottings by Percy Cecil Brockett during 1917. Also comprises transcriptions of letters relating to the Brockett family. Partial transcriptions of letters located at MS-Papers-2406. Accompanying material - Accompanied by biographical notes on Brockett family Arrangement: The transcriptions are arranged by five sections by author. First section is notes by Percy Brockett (1 Dec 1917-8 Jan 1918). Second is transcribed letters by Percy to his brother Fred and sister-in-law Marg (18 Nov 1917-11 Feb 1919). Third is letters by Charles Frederick Brockett to his son Percy (5 May-9 Jun 1913). Fourth is letters by Archie Brockett to his brother Percy (14 Aug-24 Sep 1914). Fifth is a letter by Rev N F E Robertshawe to Percy (10 Nov 1942). Quantity: 192 kilobyte(s). 1 Electronic document(s). Provenance: Donor is a descendant of Brockett family