Places

Date: 1847

From: Mantell, Walter Baldock Durrant, 1820-1895 :Scrapbook. 1840-1872.

By: Mantell, Walter Baldock Durrant (Hon), 1820-1895

Reference: C-103-025-7

Description: An obelisk-shaped rock formation at the South Taranaki coastline One of 9 small drawings on this sheet Other Titles - New Plymouth Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Sepia ink, 80 x 110 mm

Date: 1853

Reference: MapColl-832.45gbbd/[1853?]/Acc.8105

Description: Topographic map of the area from Cape Palliser and Cape Turakirai [sic], the Rimutaka and Tararua Ranges, to Taumatawanga and the Warehana River. Shows land blocks taken up by various runholders, lands not purchased, and includes various Maori names for natural features. Rivers and streams are named. Names include G. Scott, M.A. Buxton, R. Collins, F. Burton, J. Paine, E. Meredith, G. Moore, M. Hill, S.M. Scroogs, H. Donald, Masters, Smith and Rerans, J.H. Northwood, C. Hales, G. Murch, G.P. Bidwell, A. Gillies, Cameron, D. Riddiford, P. Hume, J. Kelly, R. Russel [i.e. Russell], R. Barton. Title supplied by cataloguer Inscriptions: Recto - top right - 1853 - presumed date Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink, pencil and coloured wash on brown paper, linen backed, mounted on stiff card, 61.4 x 49.1 cm.

Date: ca 1880s

From: Tyree Studio: Negatives of Nelson and Marlborough districts

Reference: 10x8-0445-G

Description: Horse drawn Cobb & Co coach, Pelorus Valley, photographed by the Tyree Studio between circa 1871 and circa 1920. Other Titles - Tyree No. 5333 Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - In Pelorus Valley. Tyree photo, Nelson 5333 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative

Date: 1874

From: [Ephemera of quarto size relating to building material and supplies in New Zealand]

Reference: Eph-B-BUILDING-SUPPLIES-1874-01-08

Description: Shows an elevation of the front of a cottage with a central door and a window on either side of it. There is a chimney at the left side. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on page of sales catalogue.. Physical Description: Engraving on page 205 x 277 mm.

Date: [ca1895]

From: Pickerill, Cecily Mary Wise (Dame), 1903-1988 : Photographs, chiefly of Taihape

Reference: 1/2-040719-F

Description: Overlooking the township of Hunterville. The large building centre left is the first Argyle Hotel building. Photograph taken circa 1895. Photographer unidentified. Date set because a Library client pointed out that the Hotel building (centre left) was destroyed by fire on the 21st of January 1901. Info recieved 12 January 2007. (Walter Cook 30 May 2007). The hotel building was destroyed by fire on the 21st of January 1901. Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: ca 1865

From: Travers, William Thomas Locke, 1819-1903 :Photographs

By: Travers, William Thomas Locke, 1819-1903

Reference: PAColl-1574-01

Description: Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Print 180 x 238 mm (vignetted) on mount 275 x 332 mm

Date: 13 Nov 1869

From: Seager, Edward : Photograph album

By: Barker, Alfred Charles (Dr), 1819-1873

Reference: PAColl-4508-01

Description: Statue of John Robert Godley, Christchurch, with Dr Alfred Charles Barker seated below, 13 November, 1869. Photograph taken by Dr Barker. Note on back of file print reads: "In the background is the open tower where the bills were put up. The tower was for ringing the time." Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: 20.3 x 14.6 cm

Date: 1852

From: Wynyard, Robert Henry 1802-1864 :[Drawings of New Zealand scenes] / R.H.W. - 1852.

Reference: A-081-036

Description: View from beyond Lyttelton, looking back towards the town and the Bridle Path, to the left, rising to the summit of the hills behind it. Houses are shown at the water's edge and rising a considerable distance up the hill. There are a wharf shed and a jetty also at the water's edge Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Title, date, artist's initials Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Monotone wash and ink, 200 x 250 mm.

Date: 1874

Reference: 1/2-020463-F

Description: Redoubt at Onepoto, on the shore of Lake Waikaremoana, 1874. Photographer unidentified. From Wises New Zealand Guide a Gazetteer of New Zealand, 1987, page 297: "...an Armed Constabulary redoubt built in 1870 for the troops engaged in tracking down the Maori leader Te Kooti." Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: 1856

By: Holmes, William Howard, 1825-1885

Reference: B-139-017

Description: Shows a view along the Wellington shoreline, looking north. Part of Barrett's Hotel is shown on the extreme left, beside a classical revival building. There are shops in the distance. A red-coated soldier leans against the door to Barrett's Hotel. A small rowboat is in the sea to the right of the road Title on engraved plate on frame. Artist attributed because of similarity of subject to Holmes' "Wellington Beach 1856" (A-032-040). The work is not as finished as that one however. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 241 x 343 mm (sight) Provenance: Prior to that in the collection of Mr Charles Levin of Sanson, descendant of W. H. Levin.

Date: [between 1878-1894)

From: Tyree Studio: Negatives of Nelson and Marlborough districts

Reference: 10x8-0737-G

Description: Lyell settlement, photographed by the Tyree Brothers between 1878-1894. Welcome Inn Hotel on extreme left, with Holman's house and store next to it. Post Office Hotel is the next large building along. The Criterion and Empire Hotels are also visible. The Alhambra is on the far right, on the spur. Source of descriptive information - Information about buildings from Library client, 2007 Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Lyell Buller River Tyree Photo Nelson 5183 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: 1896

From: Beere, Daniel Manders, 1833-1909 :Negatives of New Zealand and Australia

Reference: 1/4-034269-G

Description: Group of women on the edge of Lake Pupuke, Takapuna, Auckland, taken 1896 by Daniel Manders Beere. Lake Hotel and Sir Henry Brett's house in Killarney Street can be seen on the horizon. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative

Date: 17th September 1873

From: De Maus, David Alexander, 1847-1925 :Shipping negatives

Reference: 1/2-003212-G

Description: Reclamation at Mussel Bay, between Port Chalmers and Sawyers Bay, 17 September 1873. Photographed by an unidentified photographer. The mayor Hugh McDermid, wheels the first barrow to begin reclamation at Mussel Bay for the proposed railway workshops. However Dunedin opposition won the workshops for Hillside, and the site became the 'old' recreation ground. See "Port Chalmers and its people" by Ian Church (p 70) Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom centre - Old Port Chalmers. No 24.; Marginal notes on negative - top centre - Reclamations of Mussel Bay. Sep 17th 1873. Physical Description: Wet collodion glass negative 6.5 x 4.75 inches

Date: 1859

By: Norman, Edmund, 1820-1875; Martin G. Heywood (Firm); Webster, Kenneth Athol, 1906-1967

Reference: B-051-007

Description: View of Lyttelton, possibly from Quail Island, looking at the township from the south east, with Holy Trinity Church, John Robert Godley's house, other houses, businesses and wharves, against a backdrop of the Port Hills. In the foreground, cabbage trees and flaxes. Three schooners are close to the foreground. Ellis, E.M & D.G Early prints of New Zealand 1642-1875 Christchurch: Avon Fine Prints, no. 549. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: 1 print pasted on card; tinted lithograph 248 x 388 mm, on sheet 342 x 498 mm, on card 370 x 525 mm Provenance: K.A. Webster collection, London (collection stamp on backing board).

Date: 1870 - 1900

From: Douglas, Charles Edward 1840-1916 :[Mountain and West Coast Sketches. Peaks and rivers etc. identified]

By: Douglas, Charles Edward, 1840-1916

Reference: E-059-q-060

Description: Shows a view of the two adjacent peaks, with ranks of lower hills in the foreground. Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - [Title] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s) on page of sketchbook.. Physical Description: Crayon, pencil and watercolour, 96 x 136 mm. Transfers: Part of the Gerhard Mueller papers (MS 448).

Date: Oct 1879

From: Harding, William James, 1826-1899: Negatives of Wanganui district

Reference: 1/4-017170-G

Description: Photograph taken by the studio of William James Harding, Whanganui. Source of descriptive information - Negative register and inscriptions on negative Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative, 4.25 x 3.25 inches

Date: 1866

By: Murray, Herbert Nicholas, 1899-1974

Reference: 1/2-018448-F

Description: Photograph of the Hokitika River showing ships ashore on the bar, taken 1866, by an unidentified photographer. Note on back of file print reads: "Stopped at the bar - frequent scene at the mouth of NZ rivers. Hokitika River showing vessels ashore 1866." Source of title - Title supplied by Library A print of this identical image is also PA1-o-530, page 28 Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: 1856

By: Gold, Charles Emilius, 1809-1871

Reference: B-103-001

Description: A view from the South Wellington coast, possibly around the Owhiro Bay or Red Rocks area, showing Mount Tapuaenuku in the Kaikoura Range in the distance, over Cook Strait. The view could also be from Island Bay. Exhibited in 'Wide-Eyed: Early Images of New Zealand' exhibition of works by settler artists, held at the National Library of New Zealand Gallery, 18 July - 9 November 1997. Other Titles - Kaikoura Kaikouras near Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - [Title]; Recto - bottom right - Kikoras 1856 Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour 155 x 195 mm

Date: 1846

From: Webster, Kenneth Athol, 1906-1967 :Maps from collection

By: Groves, Mr, active 1845-1846; Nops, John George, -1847; Webster, Kenneth Athol, 1906-1967

Reference: MapColl-832.11hk/1846/Acc.35844

Description: Map of the area from Kawiti's Pa at Ruapekapeka to Pahia, including the Bay of Islands, to Cape Brett and the coastline south of Wangarura Harbour. Inked lines identify the routes taken by the combined forces in December 1845, including descriptions of the terrain and dates of their advancement. Physical features such as rivers, rocks and bays are named. Stockades and Pa sites are marked, as well as two routes taken by the combined forces which includes notes about the terrain. An detailed table gives dates of battles, numbers of forces engaged, and the wounded. See also MapColl-832.11hkm/1846/Acc.424 for similar map (different title) Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, part coloured, 46.2 x 63.4 cm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - Webster, Kenneth Athol, 1906-1967: The Webster collection and papers - MS-Group-0002.

Date: 1863

From: [Crawford, James Coutts] 1817-1889 :Wairarapa and Manawatu sketchbook 1863

Reference: E-172-001/002

Description: A view across flat land towards about nine houses (or houses and sheds) with the hills of the Tararua Range beyond them Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink on sketchbook page, 138 x 460 mm (double spread)