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New South Wales State Conservatorium of Music :Verbrugghen Orchestra (New South Wales S...
Date: 1922
From: [Music programmes 1922]
By: A E Purse (Firm)
Reference: Eph-A-MUSIC-1922-01
Description: Programme featuring works by Wagner, Massenet, Weber, song by F David (Sung by Rose Alba), Liszt, Rossini, Tschaikowsky, Alfred Hill ("Waiata Poi"), Percy Grainger, Mendelssohn. The cover shows a head and shoulders portrait of Henri Verbrugghen. Alfred Hill was the assistant conductor. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 16 pages, each 217 x 142 mm.
Railways album 12
Date: [Between 1938 and 1940]
By: New Zealand Railways
Reference: PA1-f-061
Description: Album of publicity photographs, and photographs of posters and advertisements taken by unidentified photographers for New Zealand Railways. Many of the images in this album were taken for a series of articles written by Oliver Neal Gillespie between January 1939 and June 1940, published in the New Zealand Railways Magazine. The series was entitled "Buy New Zealand goods and build New Zealand. New Zealand Industries Series". These contribute the largest group of images in the album, covering a wide range of industries. They include men's and women's clothing manufacturers; electrical engineering companies such as Pallo Engineering (petrol pumps), National Engineering (Neeco electric ovens), Standard Engineering Company; tobacco factories; potteries; Nugget shoe polish factory; brushware factories; and companies associated with the manufacture of food products (eg Watties canneries, Edmonds Baking Powder, Griffins and Bycrofts biscuit makers, and Whittome & Stevenson sauce and pickle makers. There are other sequences of images, including newly built state housing in Lower Hutt, with some houses still under construction beside the Hutt River, a streetscape, and a children's playground (p 7-8); a large crowd joining in a send-off of R.S.A. men to Australia in April 1938; a train laden with boxes of oranges from Rarotonga, the "Special orange train from Auckland"; and photographs of charts showing the progress of the New Zealand Government Railways, with railways workshops staff organisation charts (for Otahuhu, Addington, Hutt & Hillside Workshops (p 28-29). On p 35 there are views of a new hangar at Rongotai Aerodrome, under construction, then views of the completed exterior and the interior with a row of Blackburn B-5 Baffin bi-planes. Several images show collection of Railway sports trophies (including cups for their cricket teams), and two views of New Zealand Railways staff member Neil Edwards, a tennis champion who represented New Zealand in Britain in 1939. Pages 39-41 show the construction of a large dredge on the West Coast; p 57 show a burst watermain on Waterloo Quary, wellington. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with canvas cover, green spine, entitled `Miscellaneous 7'; 41 x 61 cm
Webb, Steffano Francis, 1880?-1967 :Postcard No 18 - Statuary at the N.Z. International...
Date: 1906 - 1907
By: Webb, Steffano Francis Pavlovich, 1880-1967; Smith & Anthony Ltd; Summers, Charles Francis, 1858-1945
Reference: E-278-q-100
Description: Postcard with a photo-mechanical reproduction of a photograph, taken by Webb. It shows three statues by Charles Francis Summers - Susannah surprised by the Elders; Zephyr & Cupid; Baccante and the infant Bacchus - all exhibited at the New Zealand International Exhibition, 1906-1907. Postcard printed by Smith & Anthony Limited, ca 1907 The works were sold by Summers to the commissioners of the Christchurch exhibition. In 1908 the sculptures were purchased by Dept of Tourist & Health Resorts for the Rotorua Bath House. All were sculpted in Carrera marble and are examples of the Neo-Classical style. [See - www.rotoruamuseum.co.nz 2009] Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photo-lithograph, 80 x 130 mm on card
Xmas shoppers' & gift givers' guide. Printed by Simpson & Williams Ltd., 169 St Asaph S...
Date: 1933 - 1935
From: [Ephemera, sales catalogues, and advertising for retail firms, traders, shops and stores. 1930-1939]
By: Simpson and Williams Ltd; Southwell, Cynthia, active 1997
Reference: Eph-A-RETAIL-1934-01
Description: Booklet advertising goods for sale from various Christchurch retail outlets: Provincial Hotel (for liquor supplies), H C Urlwin Ltd (electrical appliances), Ashby Bergh & Co Ltd (household, sporting and camping goods), Butlers (N.Z.) Ltd (Ekco radios), Penrose's Shoe Store, Minson's (tableware and household goods), Knowles (poultry and fish), Blackwell Motors (Chevrolet), Watkinson's Ltd (automobile electrical supplies) , Simpson & Williams Ltd (books and gifts), Alston's (bags and luggage), Stacey & Hawker ("S.X." bread), Smart & Son's Ltd (pavers, concrete and asphalt work), Meltzer Bros (tents), Waddell's (grocers), Canterbury Frozen Meat Co (butchers), Herb Laban Ltd (menswear). Other Titles - Christmas Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 20 pages, each 240 x 180 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mrs C Southwell, in 1997.
Glaser, Louis, fl 1890s-1900s :Christchurch from Cathedral. [ca 1890s]
Date: 1880 - 1900
From: Glaser, Louis, fl 1890s-1900s :[New Zealand views]. Louis Glaser, Leipzig. [ca 1890s]
Reference: E-278-q-076
Description: Birdseye view of the city from the cathedral spire looking down at Cathedral Square to the Post Office building. Horse-drawn carts and carriages can be seen in the square below. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photogravure, 90 x 137 mm
Smith & Anthony Ltd (Christchurch) :The panoramic road to Hanmer / compiled & lithograp...
Date: 1916
By: Smith & Anthony Ltd
Reference: Eph-A-TOURISM-Canterbury-1916-01
Description: One side of the folded sheet shows a bird's eye view of "The road to Hanmer from Christchurch, with labels for Papanui, Styx, Belfast, Chaney's Corner, Whites Bridge, Kaiapoi, Woodend, Waikuku, Saltwater Creek, Leithfield, Amberley, Greney's Road, Glasnevin, Waipara Bridge, Weka Pass, Waikari, Hurunui, Culverden, Montrose, Upper Waiau Ferry, and Hanmer. Also marked are the following hotels (in order from Christchurch to Hanmer): Papanui, Phoenix, Belfast, Royal Hotel (Woodend), Royal Hotel (Leithfield), Railway Hotel and Crown Hotel as well as Frew Brothers Garage (all Amberley), Great Northern Hotel and Star & Garter Hotel as well as Mercer's Garage (all Waikari), Hurunui Hotel, Culverden Hotel, and Jollie's Pass Hotel and St Helen's Station (Hanmer). Rivers are named or shown: Waimakariri, [Kaiapoi], Ashley, Saltwater Creek, Kowai, Waipara, Hurunui and Waitohi, Waiau. The verso includes advertisements for Star Motor Petrol, the 1916 Overland, Ford cars, Goodrich tyres (from E W Pidgeon & Co Ltd), Motorol oils, Dunlop Tyres, Culverden Hotel, W D Berry & Co Garage in Christchurch. Also shown are photographs of the Troopers' Memorial Amberley, Weka Pass, Hurunui Hotel, and Culverden Hotel. Dated from an advertisement for the 1916 Overland, Colonial model. Other Titles - The road to Hanmer from Christchurch Quantity: 1 booklet. Physical Description: Photolithographs on sheet, 235 x 990 mm, folded inside cover to 235 x 110 mm.
Booth, Leonard Hampden, 1879-1974. Attributed works :Bishop Julius [and] Hon George Jon...
Date: 1907
From: Booth, Leonard Hampden, 1879-1974 :[Cuttings of cartoons and caricatures from the "Exhibition sketcher" (Christchurch), the "Triad", and the "Sydney bulletin". 1906-1915].
Reference: A-350-013
Description: Shows, on the recto, a full-body standing portraits of Bishop Julius, hand on hips and wearing 'an expression of contempt for the frivols of Society'; on the verso, profile and three-quarter standing portraits of the Hon George Jones and Mr Robertshaw, of the Dresden Piano Coy. also includes anonymous images of a stout bandsman playing a tenor horn on a hot day, and a baby using a flask and tube like a musical instrument None of these drawings are signed, but the style and date in the journal suggest these works are by Booth Extended Title - From: The exhibition sketcher, Feb 16, 1907 p 15 Quantity: 3 drawing(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs on pages of journal; sizes vary Provenance: Donated by Ms Honiana Love, in 2000.
Reception of Their Excellencies the Earl and Countess of Ranfurly by the citizens of Ch...
Date: 1897
By: Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd
Reference: Eph-A-VICEREGAL-1897-02
Description: A programme of entertainment by a banjo band, with songs by Mrs E T Robinson, Mr J P Newman, the Liedertafel, Miss Alice Gray, Mr A Millar, Mrs B H Burns, Mr P Hockley, Miss Lilian Smith, Mr Russell Halley, Miss Hilda Meadows, Mr W Izard, Miss Davie, Mr Seager, Mr C Morris, Miss Annie Lake, Mr W A Day, Miss Alice Corrick. Accompanists were Miss Jennie West and Miss Constance Lingard. Front cover shows printing block vignettes of the British coat of arms, a lutist, and decorative panels. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress, red and gilt, on pink sheet folded to 224 x 142 mm.
Brewster's Rare Books :Christchurch views
Date: 1930s
By: Brewster's Rare Books (Firm)
Reference: PAColl-7398
Description: Collection of cyanotype views of Christchurch by an unknown photographer, comprising: Ford Model T delivery van of Henley Dairy after a road accident Two-horse water wagon, possibly at Ferry Road, Christchurch Fire engine number 6 of the Christchurch Fire Brigade, with crew Quantity: 3 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Cyanotypes
Photographer unknown :Photographs of the Royal Tour 1927
Date: 1927
Reference: PA-Group-00431
Description: Views of the 1927 Royal Tour of New Zealand by the Duke and Duchess of York, later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. Includes displays viewed and events attended by the royal couple, as well as travelling between towns by car and train. Places visited include: the Royal New Zealand Air Force at Wigram airport, Canterbury University, the view over Lyall Bay from Truby King's house, Dunedin war memorial and the war memorial at Waitaki Boys' High School, Government House in Wellington. Photographer unidentified. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Arrangement: Negatives housed at 1/4-048049 to 048258, 049253 to 049455, 1/2-175202 to 175220 Quantity: 386 b&w original negative(s) glass. 27 b&w original negative(s) film. Physical Description: Glass and film ¼ plate negatives Processing information: Archivists notes - Originally arranged and described in 2002. Reference number changed from PAColl-6909 to PA-Group-00431 in 2009.
On Saturday December 22 [1906]. Putting on the leaves
Date: 1906-1907
From: Hinge, Leslie :Photographs of firewalking and other events involving the Fijian participants at the New Zealand International Exhibition, Christchurch, 1906/1907
By: Hinge, Leslie, 1868-1942
Reference: PAColl-1783-11
Description: Shows Fire Walkers in the oven treading down leafy branches over the hot stones This photograph was published in "Official Record of the New Zealand International Exhibition, James Cowan, 1906-07, page 369 Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).
New Zealand scenery album 2
Date: [Circa 1870s to 1880s]
By: Edmund Wheeler & Son (Firm); Burton Brothers (Dunedin, N.Z.)
Reference: PA1-o-386
Description: Photographs of New Zealand scenery taken by various photographs of whom Wheeler & Son and the Burton Brothers are identified. There are a number of images of Mount Tarawera and surrounds both before and after the eruption on 10th June 1886. A few other images show the volcanic areas around Whakarewarewa and Wairakei in the North Island; all the rest are in the South Island. Two interesting images show people transported across wide rivers by flying fox, one with a woman sitting in the `cage', across a river near Lake Wakatipu (probably Deep Creek or the Shotover, near Skippers), and one with two people crossing the Hooker River. Most of the views of people are distant views, but several near the end of the album show close-up views of men climbing on glaciers with ropes and ice picks. Other - "Apparently only part of an album", note in album register Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with grey card covers, tied with cream tape; 17.5 x 29.5 cm
Creator unknown: Duke of Gloucester's tour of New Zealand 1934
Date: between 1934 and 1935
Reference: PAColl-6619
Description: 46 images of the Duke of Gloucester's tour of New Zealand in 1934-5 including: nine of his visit to Rotorua including Maori kapa haka; one of veterans at the bridge of remembrance in Christchurch; one of him opening Tekapo bridge and another of the party at Tekapo House hotel; one of him in a crowd outside the railway station in Hokitika; one of him inspecting a parade of nurses; one of him visiting a traditional whare; two of him as a jockey at a race meeting; three of the felling of a kauri tree; seven of his stay at Longbeach sheep station, Ashburton County; and two of him at the Waitangi memorial. Photographer unidentified but possibly Hall Raine. Arrangement: Negatives housed at 1/4-019066 to 019078, 019082 to 019107, 019111, 019113, and 059505 to 059509 Quantity: 46 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negatives
Photographer unknown: Various scenes in the Wellington region and elsewhere
Date: [ca 1920s-1930s]
Reference: PAColl-6952
Description: 13 miscellaneous images: a house with a verandah and deck chairs; two of battleships, one moored at Overseas Terminal; the marina at Oriental Bay with the boathouses and Mount Victoria in the background; a view over Island Bay; a field of hay stacks; a large railway junction with various rolling stock and chimneys in the background; a view over Days Bay including the pier; men and women rock climbing; two motor buses outside a large house, possibly a hotel, with people milling around; the door to the Observatory Tower at the University of Canterbury; HMS Hood moored at an unidentified location; and people cooking outdoors under an awning. Photographer unidentified. Arrangement: Negatives housed at 1/4-058211 to 058223 Quantity: 13 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass ¼ plate negatives
Mitchell & Mitchell and Partners :[Mutual Life & Citizens Assurance Co. Ltd - Christchu...
Date: 1980
From: Gooch, Mitchell and MacDiarmid Ltd :[Architectural plans. 1906-1995].
By: Mitchell & Mitchell and Partners (Firm)
Reference: Plans-2002-058-076-103/120
Description: Includes floor plans, interior sections, fire sprinklers (first floor), circulation core (first floor), and perspective drawings of the first floor lift lobby, reception area and agency. Quantity: 18 plan(s). Physical Description: Ink drawings on tracing paper, sizes varying about 590 x 800 mm.
Photographer unknown :Canterbury College, Christchurch, looking south east
Date: [ca 1900s]
From: University of New Zealand: Photographs relating to the University of New Zealand
Reference: PAColl-D-0110
Description: View of Canterbury College taken from intersection of Worcester Street and Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch looking south-east. There is ivy growing on the lower wall of the hall. The building is enclosed by a fence and neatly trimmed hedge. The deciduous trees in the grounds of the college and in the immediate foreground are without their leaves. One of a series of photographs taken of Canterbury College by an unidentified photographer in 1900s. Photographer may have been Green & Hahn (Firm) Inscriptions: Mat recto - beneath image - Canterbury College (looking S.E.) Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Albumen print, 28.5 x 36 cm with mount
Roman Catholic Cathedral - Christchurch
From: Fearnley, Charles James, 1915-1988 :Photographs of New Zealand buildings
Reference: 1/4-074811-F
Description: Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).
Bascands Ltd :Christchurch Arts Festival. March 6-20 [1976]. Designed & printed by Basc...
Date: 1976
By: Bascands Ltd
Reference: Eph-D-FESTIVAL-Christchurch-1976-01
Description: Shows an arrangement of text with the logo of the Christchurch Arts Festival. Also shows a photograph of a ballerina in "Swan Lake" costume. Magenta background with lettering in violet. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Photolithograph on poster 510 x 765 mm.
The Evening Mail [Christchurch], Monday Evening, May 29, 1865. [Silk reproduction].
Date: 1865
By: Webster, Kenneth Athol, 1906-1967
Reference: Eph-D-NEWSPAPER-Evening-Mail-1865-01
Description: Arrangement of text. Reproduces a double spread of the newspaper, showing the shipping intelligence, commercial news, latest telegrams, local news. Editorial starts with the words :"We have much gratification in laying before our readers this, our first issue printed with our own plant in our own printing office". Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress, on silk, 540 x 690 mm. Provenance: Previously part of the Webster Collection, stamped and numbered 3418.
[Gabites Porter & Partners] :Boulevard, Christchurch. 11 June 1984. [Job no. 422]
Date: 1984
From: Alington, William Hildebrand, 1929- :[Architectural plans. 1950-1990s]
By: Gabites Porter & Partners (Firm)
Reference: E-821-f
Description: Includes a perspective drawing of the exterior, cross sections, floor plans and roof plan for a multi-storey hotel on Kilmore Street, Chester Street and Durham Street Christchurch. Original file numbering was: 004.02.04.018 Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). 6 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Felt pen on photocopies in bound volume, 297 x 420 mm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-1524 - To Photographic Archive - Photographs and slides.