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Date: 1909 to 1918

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 :Photographs of New Zealand geology, geography, and the Maori history of Horowhenua

Reference: PA1-f-008

Description: Photographs supplementary to the 3 MS foolscap volumes of Annals of the Tararua Range (Vol 1, figures 1-146). Images show geology, topography, physiography and flora of the Tararua Ranges. Views of the Tararua Ranges, with peaks named (figs 1-6); ascent of Mt Waiopehu (3588 ft.), 22 Jan 1909 (figs 8-10); 1st crossing of the Tararua Range from Levin to Masterton, 13-19 Feb 1909, finishing on a campsite on the farmland of Alfred Deal at Waingawa, also a view of Mr Deal's house, and views of Masterton, including the Masterton Post Office and public gardens (figs 11-45); visit to the High Fall on the Poruriri Ridge near Tokomaru, 30 Oct 1910 (figs 46-49); ascent of Mt Tawirikohukohu (3455 ft) via the Ohau Rover, 18 Dec 1910 (figs 50-52); 3rd ascent of Mt Waiopehu, 3-6 Jan 1911 (Figs 73-76); across the Tararua Range via Palmerston North-Pahiatua Road, 22-23 Jan 1911 (figs 73-76); visit to the Ohau-Mangahao divide via the southern branch of the Ohau River, 12 Feb 1911 (figs 77-83); 2nd crossing of the Tararua Range from Levin to Masterton, 9-17 Feb 1911 (figs 84-128); ascent of Te Paki trig station on the Tararua foothils east of Shannon, 10 Dec 1916 (figs 129-132); topography & physiography of the valley of the Makahika, tributary of the Ohau River, 6 Jan 1918 (figs 133-134); 2nd ascent of Te Paki & topography of the Upper Tokomaru Valley, 28 Apr 1918 (figs 135-136); 1st visit to the No.1 gorge on the Mangahao River, 29 Feb 1919 (figs 137-138); topography & physiography of the Waireka & Wainui valleys, 13 Apr 1919 (figs 139-142); physiography of the Poruriri Ridge & Mangaharakeke Falls, on the Tararua western foothills near Tokomaru, 24 Aug 1919 (figs 143-146).

Date: ca 1914

Reference: 1/2-002833-F

Description: Two boats of men and women, the women in straw boaters, on Lake Horowhenua with the artificial islands created during the First World War behind them. Photographer unidentified. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film copy negative

Date: 1870

By: Taylor, Richard (Rev), 1805-1873

Reference: A-259-011

Description: Several pataka (food storage houses on poles) in and on the banks of Lake Horowhenua. A man is using a ladder in a canoe to climb to one storehouse. A group of four Maori seated and standing by a flax bush in the right foreground. A pig sleeping in the centre foreground Reproduced in Taylor's Ika a Maui (London, 1870). Based on a drawing in Taylor's sketchbook 'Horowenua' E-296-q-043 Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Wood engraving, 130 x 207 mm

Date: ca 14 January 1991

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

By: Reid, Philip John, 1954-

Reference: EP/1991/0099

Description: The Kurahaupo waka being paddled on Lake Horowhenua as part of the Kurahaupo Waka Festival. Photographed on the weekend before 14th January 1991 by Evening Post staff photographer Phil Reid. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) strip with 3 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate negative, 35mm

Date: Circa 1900s

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 :Photographs of New Zealand geology, geography, and the Maori history of Horowhenua

Reference: PA1-f-003

Description: Album of black & white photographs taken during the early 1900s, showing geological formations in New Zealand. They include images of the Banks Peninsula, Sumner, Heathcote-Avon Estuary, Lyttelton Harbour, and the Halswell River, in several sequences in the album; flooding of the Koputaroa Stream at Levin, on 4 December 1906; Lake Horowhenua; Paekakariki Coast; the Wairarapa, including Orongorongo Valley, Wharekauhau Stream, Wainuiomata, Palliser Bay, Mukamuka Valley, Eglinton's Hut; Tongariro National Park area, including Waiouru (in which the stables of Crowther & McCauley coach services are visible), the source of the Waikato River at the gorge and waterfall of the Mangatoetoenui Stream; Mount Ruapehu, crater lake, the Waihohonu Hut, Te Heuheu Peak, Flounder Glacier and Waikato Glacier; Mount Ngauruhoe, slopes and craters and the source of the Ohinepango Stream; Mount Tongariro, Ketetahi Springs and Ketetahi Hut, craters and crater lakes including the Red crater, and Blue and Green Lakes

Date: 1890 - 1891

From: Various artists :[Proofs and related pictorial material for illustrations to John White's Ancient history of the Maori (Wellington, 1891)] 1832, 1890

By: Boscawen, John Hugh, 1851-1937

Reference: A-274-029-2

Description: Looking east across Lake Horowhenua towards Horowhenua Pa with part of a palisade, four whare (one on stilts) and small canoes at the water's edge. Posts in the water mark the position of a eel weir. There are flax or raupo, a cabbage tree and other trees on the far bank and hills in the background Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph, on sheet 143 x 221 mm Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives -.

Date: 1976

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

By: Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.); Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989

Reference: B-135-314

Description: This cartoon shows Wellington rowers practising on Lake Horowhenua. Their oars have hooks on the ends and the cox has a rake to clear up the lakeweed Label on recto dated 20/12/76 1976 cartoon filed with those from 1977 Extended Title - The Wellington Amateur Rowing Association is still trying to solve the problem of lakeweed in Lake Horowhenua Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, letratone and crayon, 245 x 386 mm

Date: 1931

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: A-462-140

Description: Shows what is possibly Tararua Range with golden light on the mountains and pink clouds above. In the foreground there is grass and trees including cabbage trees. A track or road is visible cutting through the grass towards what is probably Lake Horowhenua. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 90 x 150 mm

Date: 1868 - 1981

By: Hoyte, John Barr Clark, 1835-1913

Reference: C-086-1981-04

Description: A reproduction on a calendar of J C Hoyte's watercolours of Lake Horowhenua, ca 1868 Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph in calendar

Date: 1890 - 1891

From: Various artists :[Proofs and related pictorial material for illustrations to John White's Ancient history of the Maori (Wellington, 1891)] 1832, 1890

By: Boscawen, John Hugh, 1851-1937

Reference: A-274-031-2

Description: Looking east across Lake Horowhenua towards Horowhenua Pa with part of a palisade, four whare (one on stilts) and small canoes at the water's edge. Posts in the water mark the position of a eel weir. There are flax or raupo, a cabbage tree and other trees on the far bank and hills in the background Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - in pencil: 'Correct. J. White'. 2500 copies JHB 12. 10. 89 Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph, on sheet 143 x 221 mm Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives -.

Date: 1851 - 1869

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

Reference: E-346-1-024/025

Description: Lake Horowhenua with its surrounding bush and swampy areas at the edges, lookng towards the Tararua Ranges Other Titles - Horowhenua Lake Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on 2 sketchbook pages, 129 x 356 mm

Date: Between 1910 and 1913

By: Volkman, Conrad, active 1910-1913

Reference: PA5-0135

Description: Horowhenua Lake, Levin, taken between 1910 and 1913 as part of Fenton Series Verso contains message addressed to Miss Pearl Hamilton? C/- The Museum, Wellington Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph 88 x 137 mm

Date: Between January 1920 and September 1927

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 :Photographs of New Zealand geology, geography, and the Maori history of Horowhenua

Reference: PA1-f-007

Description: Album of black & white photographs taken between January 1920 and September 1927 showing the physiography and geological formations, native flora, rivers and valleys, panoramic views with individual peaks named, and members of tramping clubs in the Tararua District. Various trips include visits to the No. 1 Gorge and No. 3 Gorge during the building of the Mangahao Hydroelectric dam; partial ascent of Mt Hector in 1921; various attempts to cross the Tararuas between Levin and Eketahuna, with the full crossing achieved March 4-7 1927; the initial outing of the Levin-Waiopehu Tramping Club, May 25, 1927. Photographs taken by George Leslie Adkin.

Date: 1870 - 1971

By: Barraud, Charles Decimus, 1822-1897; Palette Products Ltd

Reference: C-084-003

Description: Shows two canoes on the lake and some figures standing in left foreground. In the left middle distance are some huts on land projecting into the lake. There are snowy mountains behind. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Colour photolithograph 351 x 608 mm on sheet 487 x 734 mm

Date: 1980

By: British Petroleum Company; Welch, Joseph Sandell, 1841-1918; Hodgkins, William Mathew, 1833-1898; Hoyte, John Barr Clark, 1835-1913; Maplestone, Henry, 1819?-1884; Gully, John, 1819-1888

Reference: C-086-1980-03

Description: Reproductions on a calendar of six watercolours from the Alexander Turnbull Library: J C Hoyte's Auckland Harbour, 1869 and his Lake Horowhenua 1866?; W M Hodgkins' Sumner River, 1870; Henry Maplestone's New Plymouth, 1849; J S Welch's Otago Heads, 1870s; John Gully's Sources of the Godley, 1862. Quantity: 6 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph in calendar

Date: 1935-1938

From: Koppel, Irene, 1914-2004 :Photographic prints, albums and negatives taken by Irene Koppel

By: Verry, Horace Leslie, 1916-1996

Reference: PA1-o-987

Description: The images record six tramping trips made between 1935 and 1938. 1935: Trip through the central North Island including Lake Taupo, the Volcanic Plateau, and thermal areas. 1936: Trip through Westland. 1936: Visit to Lake Horowhenua and it's surroundings. 1937: Southern crossing of the Tararua Ranges Christmas/New Year 1936-1937: Visit to Tongariro National Park. 1938: Trip from Blenheim to Dunedin via the West Coast and the Southland Region mountains near Milford Sound and Queenstown. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

Date: 1899

From: Babbage, Herbert Ivan, 1875-1916 :[Album of watercolours]

By: Babbage, Herbert Ivan, 1875-1916

Reference: E-285-q-016

Description: Looking east across Lake Horowhenua showing some raupo growing in the water and hills in the distance Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 230 x 295 mm

Date: 1890 - 1891

From: Various artists :[Proofs and related pictorial material for illustrations to John White's Ancient history of the Maori (Wellington, 1891)] 1832, 1890

By: Boscawen, John Hugh, 1851-1937

Reference: A-274-030-2

Description: Looking east across Lake Horowhenua towards Horowhenua Pa with part of a palisade, four whare (one on stilts) and small canoes at the water's edge. Posts in the water mark the position of a eel weir. There are flax or raupo, a cabbage tree and other trees on the far bank and hills in the background Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - title in pencil; also upper left in pencil: 'Proof. 12. 3. 89' Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph, on sheet 143 x 221 mm Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives -.

Date: 1860 - 1870

From: Barraud, Charles Decimus 1822-1897 :Album. [1860s?]

By: Barraud, Charles Decimus, 1822-1897

Reference: E-297-026

Description: The edge of the lake, with an eel trap in the shallows, several small fishing canoes pulled up at its edge, Maori on shore with small huts, the palisades of a pa beyond in bush. Inscriptions: Album page - bottom left - title; Recto - bottom right - C. D. B. Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Sepia ink and wash with Chinese white 97 x 149 mm glued to album page

Date: 2 June 1929

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 :Photographs of New Zealand geology, geography, and the Maori history of Horowhenua

Reference: PA1-q-002-106

Description: Lake Horowhenua, showing the former island pa of Waikiekie and Roha-a-te-kawau joined to the shore after artificial lowering of the lake level. Photograph taken 2 June 1929 by G L Adkin. Right part of 2-part panorama with PA1-q-002-105. Album piece is from has been digitised and surrogates are available at Library reference PA1-q-002. Inscriptions: Album page - beneath image - "The old order changeth" - Lake Horowhenua shewing the former island-pa of Waikiekie and Roha-a-te-kawau joined to the shore as a result of the recent artificial lowering of the level of the lake. 2.6.29 Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 103 x 154 mm mounted on album page