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Date: 1920 - 1929

Reference: Eph-A-PRINTING-1920s-01

Description: Booklet containing samples of printing techniques offered by the company, including lithography, chromolithography, photolithography. Includes a sample front cover of D W Jack (Whangarei) complete house furnishers catalogue, and a catalogue of O'Leary Bros & Downs Ltd seed merchants of Cook Street Auckland. Includes a sample logo of the Wanganui Jockey Club. O'Leary Bros & Downs Ltd catalogue cover is the same as that for 1918 (See Eph-A-HORTICULTURE-Oleary-1918-01). Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of six leaves, each 145 x 247 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Anah Dunsheath in September 2001.

Date: [ca 1910-1913]

From: Atkinson, J :Photographs taken in the Middle East during World War I, and postcards of New Zealand

By: Radcliffe, Frederick George, 1863-1923

Reference: PA5-0021

Description: Remains of the house built in Paihia in 1932 for Bishop William Williams taken circa 1910-1913 by Frederick George Radcliffe. Source of descriptive information - First part of the record title, and historical note, from Library client. Relationship complexity - Other later images of the ruins are at PA1-0-141-90 and PAColl-7080-80. This was a stone and plaster house and, after Williams left to go to Te Waimate, was occupied by Charles Baker, before being used to accommodate the Church Mission printing press. William Colenso occupied it with the press 1839-1842 then John Telford 1843-1845. It is a registered historic site (Register 403). (Further information about the house is at RTR1015807) Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Photograph 85 x 135 mm

Date: 1840-1847

From: McArthur & Company Ltd: Smoke and water damaged manuscripts and printed items

Reference: fMS-Papers-6130

Description: Printed sheets and pamphlets by Colenso from his printery at Paihia. Contains extracts from the following works listed `Books in Maori 1815-1900' - BM 66, 67, 71, 77, 110, 198, 331. Consist mainly of religious and biblical texts. Other Titles - Books in Maori Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed matter Provenance: Probably from George Conrad Petersen collection

Date: [ca 1988]

By: Cock and Bull Press

Reference: MS-Papers-11068

Description: Material relating to the hobby press owned by the donor Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Printed matter

Date: circa 1890-1910

From: Shaw, G W :Photographs of and relating to the Wilson family ex Eketahuna

By: Wilson, Alex R, active 1900s; Shaw, Helen M G, active 1976

Reference: PA1-q-269

Description: Photographs of and relating to the Wilson family ex Eketahuna. William M Wilson was born in Glasgow in 1868, coming to New Zealand when 8 years of age. He was apprenticed to John Fitchett, coach builder in Wellington, then with other firms including Rouse & Hurrell. He was employed by Wilfred Woolf in Eketahuna in 1894, and subsequently bought his business, and entered the firm of Kibblewhite and Wilson. See Cyclopedia of New Zealand, Wellington Provincial District, Eketahuna. Includes dwellings; carriages; group outings and portraits; 1 of the Club Hotel of F D Pelling; 3 of the Ryan family at Tawa Flat; 1 of a house at Island Bay, 1 of a thatched whare at Plimmerton, a Ghuznee St boarding house; 2 relating to the Burnett family; 2 scenes in Manakau; 1 of D A Greenlees store; 2 of Rarotanga; 2 relating to the business of Lyon & Blair, steam printers and lithographers; 1 of a group outside a house in Eastbourne; 3 relating to the Manson family; 1 of a military camp in New Zealand in preparation for the South African War. Also includes a pocket on the inside back cover containing newspaper clippings, and a photocopy of a letter written by the donor Mrs Helen M G Shaw, which gives some information about the album. Inscriptions: Album page - Alex R Wilson, Central Terrace, Kelburne, Wellington Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with dark brown cover; 28.5 x 20.5 cm

Date: [ca 1954]

By: Taylor, Athol Bertram, 1901-1985

Reference: MS-Papers-10346

Description: Includes passport; photographs re his trip to Canada in 1946 with Rt Hon Walter Nash and others to deal with the lend-lease operations; and `Murupara, the story of NZ newsprint industry' (1954) Source of title - Supplied Relationship complexity - See also 89-064 Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript, printed matter and photographs Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mrs E Taylor, Wollanstonecraft, NSW, Australia, Jan 1989

Date: 1886

By: Didsbury, George, 1839-1893; Spencer, Charles, 1854-1933

Reference: PA1-q-065

Description: Chiefly photographs of the aftermath of the Tarawera eruption in 1886, many taken by Charles Spencer. Images include Dr Hector's party; views of mud-covered country; damage to buildings at the village of Te Wairoa; Henry Lundius and J C Blythe standing outside the hen-house in which several survivors took refuge; and views of the new lake formed after the eruption. Several views show the area before the eruption. The last two photographs in the album show the Manawatu Gorge bridge under construction, and the engine room at the Government Printing Office in Wellington. Physical Description: Album bound in blue buckram; "Didsbury. Tarawera Eruption 1886" lettered on spine; 28.5 x 20 cm Provenance: No donor or provenance information available for this album.

Date: 1916 - 1929

By: Quoin Club

Reference: Eph-C-PRINTING-1920-01

Description: A poster advertising a real or imaginary production of a melodrama by the Quoin Club of Auckland. The performers are identified by pseudonyms as follows: Mr Arnold Barclay Bludcurdel is probably Arnold Goodwin Mr Thomas Vernon Godfrey is probably Thomas Ralph de Vere Gulliver. Mr Geo Warner is probably Eric (Edward) Warner. Mr Henry Bertoni is probably [unknown at this time] Mr Frederick Whetson is probably Frederick Watson. Mr Reynall Romalds is probably [unknown at this time] Miss Bertie Turniste is probably Bert Tornquist. Mr David Pyne is probably David John Payne. Mr Albert Henry Hawker is probably [unknown at this time] Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress on newsprint sheet, 480 x 203 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Anah Dunsheath in July 2003.

Date: 1894 - 1899 - 1901 - 1895

From: [Ephemera of quarto size relating to education trends and methods, teachers and teaching, career-specific education]

By: North Canterbury Education Board; Butcher, Charles Stanley, 1923-2016

Reference: Eph-B-EDUCATION-1894/1901-01

Description: Ceritificates issued to Charles Henry Butcher for good attendance in 1894 and 1895, and for Merit in 1899 and 1901. The merit certificates have ornate borders and use illustrative printers' blocks of birds and chrysanthemums on the right side. Quantity: 2 colour photo-mechanical print(s). 2 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset lithographs on certificates, 250 x 316 mm.

Date: 1863

By: Royal Marriage Procession Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: Eph-D-ROYAL-1863-02

Description: An arrangement of text of various types. Mentions the Caxton Press and various silk banners, associated with the United Press of Canterbury. It suggests that the procession featured a decorated car with printers aboard, printing copies of THIS PROGRAMME. At the bottom is reproduced "Stanzas in commemoration of the marriage of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, to Princess Alexandra of Denmark, written expressly for the printers of Canterbury". A Lubeck Bible, printed in 1494, was displayed on the front of the procession float. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Gold print on cream silk fabric, 677 x 424 mm

Date: 1849-1937 (1957)

By: Gregory, John L, active 1957

Reference: MS-1792

Description: Anonymous unpublished historical work with ms annotations. Deals with the history of printing, printing firms and associations, and the newspaper industry in Dunedin and Otago. Copious references to personalities involved. Covers period 1849-1937 Source of title - Title page Relationship complexity - Chapters VIII-XI, omitted from this volume, are at 84-080 Relationship complexity - Similar version to this at 74-162 with authors given as John L Gregory and R V S Perry Quantity: 1 volume(s) (77 pages). Physical Description: Typescript (photocopy) (26 cm; ¼ red morocco, red buckram)

Date: 1863

By: Royal Marriage Procession Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: Eph-C-ROYAL-1863-01

Description: An arrangement of text of various types. Mentions the Caxton Press and various silk banners, associated with the United Press of Canterbury. It suggests that the procession featured a decorated car with printers aboard, printing copies of THIS PROGRAMME. At the bottom is reproduced "Stanzas in commemoration of the marriage of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, to Princess Alexandra of Denmark, written expressly for the printers of Canterbury". A Lubeck Bible, printed in 1494, was displayed on the front of the procession float. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Gold print on blue paper, 453 x 290 mm.

Date: 1950 - 1975

By: Thorp, Nigel, active 1978-2018

Reference: Eph-C-PRINTING-Thorp-1950/1970s

Description: Includes blocks of advertising and stationery from firms in the South Taranaki area, including Hawera, Stratford and Toko. Sheet 1 shows sheet music for the Hawera Highland Pipe Band Jubilee Waltz. Includes advertising to promote Hawera, brand names, South Taranaki businesses, and associations. Quantity: 93 b&w art print(s) (proof print sheets). Physical Description: Block prints on sheets of sizes varying, around 400 x 300 mm.

Date: 1945 - 1955

By: Coulls, Somerville, Wilkie Ltd

Reference: Eph-B-PRINTING-1950s-01

Description: Flier advertising the Dunedin printing firm of Coulls Somerville Wilkie. A brief description of printing at top left mentions William Caxton and there is a small illustration of him at top right. William Colenso and the Church Mission Press of 1835 are mentioned. Coulls Somerville Wilkie announces itself to be the first to develop modern photo-lithography, the first to introduce embossed seal printing and the first in the dominion with photogravure. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print, 293 x 237 mm

Date: 2001

By: New Zealand Engineering, Printing & Manufacturing Union

Reference: Eph-B-NEWSPAPERS-NZH-2001

Description: Pamphlets issued during a strike by staff on the "New Zealand herald". The issues document the history of the strike and its outcome. The donated copies form an almost complete set for the period, including 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17 September. There is a downloaded copy for 31 August. Quantity: 10 pamphlets, plus remainder of issues downloaded from www.nzepmu.org.nz.. Physical Description: Black and white prints, on folded sheets, 297 x 210 mm. Provenance: Donated by the Amalgamated Engineering, Printing, and Manufacturing Union, in late September 2001.

Date: 1863

By: Royal Marriage Procession Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: Eph-C-ROYAL-1863-02

Description: An arrangement of text of various types. Mentions the Caxton Press and various silk banners, associated with the United Press of Canterbury. It suggests that the procession featured a decorated car with printers aboard, printing copies of THIS PROGRAMME. At the bottom is reproduced "Stanzas in commemoration of the marriage of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, to Princess Alexandra of Denmark, written expressly for the printers of Canterbury". A Lubeck Bible printed in 1494, was on display on the front of the procession float. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Black letterpress on pink paper, 430 x 275 mm.

Date: [1934-1935?]

By: New Zealand Railways

Reference: PA1-f-052

Description: Publicity photographs taken by various unidentified photographers for New Zealand Railways. The only identifying information is a few pencilled notes giving some locations, but there are no captions identifying people. There is a large sequence showing events surrounding the first celebrations marking the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi on 6th February 1934 attended by Lord Bledisloe. He had purchased the site, and donated money for the Treaty House renovations in 1932. The celebrations brought 10,000 Maori to Waitangi. The images show huge crowds, haka parties, various iwi performing, and parties of dignitaries including Lord and Lady Bledisloe, Joseph Gordon Coates and George William Forbes. Other scenes with Lord Bledisloe show him visiting the Waitaki Hydroelectric power station. Views of New Zealand include Government Tourist Bureau accomodation houses including those at Waitomo and the Hermitage (Mt. Cook); accomodation houses at Helensville and Parakai with interior and exterior views, and showing activities available (spa pools, games such as croquet, golf, and bowls); anglers standing by swordfish they have caught; skiing and ski lessons; and waterfalls. Industrial and agricultural views show dairy cows, citrus groves, the Kiwi Bacon Factory, printing presses, and race courses. A number show people at the beach at Mount Maunganui, and a large group picniking. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with canvas cover, red spine, entitled `Tours Book B3'; 40 x 58 cm

Date: 1975 - 1983

Reference: Eph-B-PRINTING-1983-01/03

Description: Includes: The rhododendrons pink and warm ... Paul sits on his floor ... John Brebner. Founding of Manawatu Museum Printery; short history Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). 2 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress, sizes varying up to 360 x 248 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Smith's Bookshop, Wellington, in 2014

Date: 1973

By: Siers, James 1936-2013; New Zealand Historic Places Trust

Reference: Eph-D-HISTORY-NZHP-1973-04

Description: Poster showing a photograph of the exterior of Bishop Pompallier's house and printery. Two copies held. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 490 x 685 mm.

Date: 1889

Reference: Eph-A-PRINTING-1889-02

Description: Toast list in the shape of a bunch of five cigars tied with a yellow ribbon. Inside is the printed toast list, with proposers and respondants: J P Cooper, G Tombs, J C Wilkin, J O'H Anthony, A Andrews, J Costley, E Hicks, T Cooper, Messrs Burgess, Clark, McLeary, Horwood, C H Lascelles, W Jackman, H W Burgess, G R Hart. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph on card folded to 105 x 68 mm (irregular) Provenance: Donated by the Ferrymead Printing Society, Christchurch, in 2014