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Date: 1990 - 2002

By: Bromhead, Peter, 1933-; Dominion (Newspaper)

Reference: A-366-096/132

Description: Cartoons on government departments and political and social issues in New Zealand. 118-122 one series on ACC; 123 pencil drawing Quantity: 37 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black felt pen drawings on paper, sizes vary.

Date: 1939-1945

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-4161-01-023

Description: War effort on the home front. Soldiers helping with harvesting linen flax, tobacco, oats, wheat and managing pigs Arrangement: This collection is made up of photographic prints, some with captions. They were scattered throughout the wax boxes in which the War History collection had been housed for the last eight years. In giving the collection a general order they have been sorted into their series groups. This collection has been called the "War Effort" series. They have not been arranged in numerical sequence as yet (though some might be so arranged). Some have negatives which can be found at G 176061 1/2 - G 176075 1/2. (Feb 1995) Quantity: 1 container(s) (box).

Date: 1939-1940

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-4161-01-029-3

Description: Recruitment of Troops in New Zealand Quantity: 6 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1940

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-4161-01-032-4

Description: Departure of First, Second and Third Echelon troops from Wellington and Lyttelton, January, May and August 1940 Quantity: 57 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1939

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-4161-01-015-03

Description: First Echelon at Hopu Hopu and in training at Trentham and Papakura, 1939 Arrangement: This collection is made up of file prints attached to cardboard mounts. They were scattered throughout the wax boxes in which the War History collection had been housed for the last eight years. In giving the collection a general order they have been sorted into their series groups. This collection contains material belonging to the "NZ" series. They have not been arranged in numerical sequence as yet (though some might be so arranged). (Feb 1995). Quantity: 1 container(s) (box).

Date: 1939-1940

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-4161-01-031-12

Description: Mainly photographs of military officers probably involved in recruitment and selection of troops Quantity: 18 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1937

Reference: MapColl-832.12bje/[1937]/Acc.1828-30

Description: Three maps of Rangitoto survey district. The first (Accn 1828) shows cadastral information of blocks I, II, V, X11 in the Tiritiri survey district, namely Motutapu Island, with reference to O.L.C. 164, DP 12402, land lots, the Defence reserve, Hurakia (Rakino) Island, and Waiheke Island's Matiatia Bay. The second (Accn 1829) shows blocks X, XI, XIII of Rangitoto and Otahuhu survey districts, specifically the Tamaki River, Karaka Bay, Motukorea or Brown's Island, the base of Motutapu Island, and the Motuihi Island domain in the Waitemata Harbour. The third (Accn 1830) shows block IV, the Pt. Rangitoto island Domain and the recreation reserve, lot 28279 and four smaller recreation reserves. Map one is signed A.J.S. 12.7.37; map two L.P.L. 12.7.37. Other Titles - survey district Quantity: 3 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, scale indeterminable, various sizes

Date: 1939-1945

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

By: Elmar Studios; Salmon, John Tenison, 1910-1999

Reference: PAColl-4161-01-222

Description: Miscellaneous uncaptioned photographs. Include: Panorama of Cassino (mounted); linesmen up a power pole; tukutuku panels and carved panels in a Maori meeting house (photographer J T Salmon); anti-tank practise; V8 engine; grave of regimental mascot No 1 dog Major Major (d 1944); WAACS on board transport ship; Maori soldier; NZer in Long Range Desert Group; Burnham Military Camp, 1939 (photographer Elmar Studios) Quantity: 17 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1951

From: [Whitefriars Glass Works] :[Six designs for stained glass windows for New Zealand churches. 1940-60s].

By: James Powell & Sons (Firm)

Reference: C-129-029

Description: Shows three-panelled pointed-arched window in later Gothic revival style with white glass background. The central window shows St Michael slaying a dragon, above Joshua in regal dress, and the crest of the airforce, with "Per ardua ad astra" below. The left panel shows Saint holding helmet and spear , above Gideon in armour, and the crest of the army below. The right panel shows Saint Nicholas holding a sailing ship, above David with his harp, and the crest of the navy below. Inscriptions: Recto - top centre - 9386/197 1951 Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour, 3 panels stuck to card, 535 x 269 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Sotheby's London auction 28.5.1997, lot 92.

Date: 1939-1940

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-4161-01-029-2

Description: Medical examination of recruits Quantity: 26 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: March 1910

From: Evans, Charles Hellier Davis, 1873-1956 :Photograph albums

Reference: PA1-o-220-27

Description: The Gisborne Volunteer Squadron in Bivouac at Mr Scott's, Kaiteratahi, Easter 1910. Horses being taken to drink at the river photographed by an unknown photographer around 27 March 1910. Inscriptions: Album page - beneath image - Watering parade Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print, 20.7 x 15 cm, on album page

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: 1940-1941

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-4161-01-032-5

Description: Departure of First, Second and Third Echelon troops from Wellington and Lyttelton, January, May, and August 1940. Also the departure of Reinforcements in 1941 Quantity: 54 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1940

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-4161-01-032-1

Description: Departure of Second Echelon troops from Wellington and Lyttelton, May 1940 Quantity: 93 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1995 - 1997

By: Hubbard, James, 1949-

Reference: B-154-009/014

Description: Includes cartoons about: The New Zealand cricket team's bad batting performances; New Zealand cricket team versus the West Indies; Wellington stadium; Military input on unemployment; Australia plans 2 year delay on Kiwi dole; Streakers in cricket. Quantity: 6 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, various sizes.

Date: 1939-1945

By: Brown, Rachel, active 1990s-2022

Reference: PAColl-4913

Description: Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1949

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-4161-01-033

Description: Arrangement: Negatives housed at F 176170 1/2 - F 176186 1/2 and at F 26924 1/1 Quantity: 19 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1923

By: Paterson, Andrew James, 1863-1932

Reference: MapColl-832.4799gbbd/Se/1923/Acc.24271

Description: Plan showing the survey of Breaker Bay Road from Seatoun to Lyall Bay, between the boundary of the Branda Quarry and the military reserve, and labelled 'A'. Note says the land was referred to in the annexed Deed of Convenor between the Wellington City Corporation and C J Crawford, 1923. The road's east frontage covers Sections 17, 14, 15 and 18, Block XI, Port Nicholson Survey District. Extended Title - Breaker Bay Rd [ms map]. East frontage Sections 17, 14, 15 & 18, Block XI, Port Nicholson Survey District Written on map: 13/130. DP 4952. C J Crawford, balance C/T Vol 183 fol 217 Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Coloured pencil and watercolour on diazo photoprint, scale indeterminable, 55.8 x 131.5 cm

Date: 1909

By: Seaton & Sladden (Firm); Gordon Harcourt Ltd

Reference: MapColl-832.4799gbbd/Se/1909/Acc.10351

Description: Surveyed, cadastral map of subdivision in Seatoun, Wellington, showing numbered sections in parts of Campbell, Inglis, Mantell, Pearce, Gore and Ludlam streets and the Pass of Branda. Sections show acreage and are surveyed for A Crawford. Shows property owners H P Rawson, Barber, J M Pease. Shows military reserve and Seatoun Park. Other Titles - Plan of part of the township of Seatoun. Parts Sections 16, 17, 18, Watts Peninsula, Block 7, Port Nicholson Survey District Written on reverse: Seatoun Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour, scale [1:792], 77 x 77 cm

Date: 1942-1944

By: Smith, William Landon, 1920-2008

Reference: PAColl-10297

Description: Photographs taken and collected by William Landon Smith, a pharmacists' mate in the United States Navy during World War II. He was stationed at Base Hospital 3A in Espiritu Santo, New Hebrides between 1942-1943, and Base Hospital 5 at Silverstream, Upper Hutt, New Zealand, between 7 May 1943 and 23 April 1944. Images are taken by William Landon Smith. Some are taken by unidentified photographers, possibly official United States Government photographers. Also includes a collection of commercial postcards and photographs, mainly by unidentified photographers but including several by Royal Studio, two by Peart, one by Tanner Brothers and one by VC Browne. Images chiefly relate to his war service at the United States Base Hospital in Espiritu Santo, New Hebrides (Vanuatu), at Silverstream Hospital, New Zealand and while on leave around Wellington and Christchurch, between 1942 and 1944. - Photographs taken by Smith at the Silverstream Base Hospital, and around the hills near Silverstream, showing views across the Hutt Valley and toward Wellington. They include images of medical personnel and marines posing outside the hospital or in the pharmacy, and an unidentified official reception. There are also images of Smith's friends while off duty riding horses, drinking beer, and chasing sheep. Includes an image of the cable car in Wellington, and an unidentified man at a rock pool, possibly Wellington coast. - One aerial view of Silverstream Hospital stamped 'USN Base Hospital No.4' and dated 'Apr 5 1944' - Photographs of Christchurch city and area taken by Smith including many views of Christchurch Square and Christchurch Cathedral, men riding bicycles and paddling in the Avon River, and visiting the Strathmore Riding School. Images include unidentified men posing on a bicycle in front of a tram and in front of a steam engine, men in uniform outside the DIC building. - Group of young men and women relaxing and drinking beer on a small boat or near a harbour, probably Days Bay, near Wellington. - Ship, probably the USS Davis DD-395, at unidentified wharf - Photographs of unidentified personnel around the United States Naval Base Hospital No. 3A, Espiritu Santo, New Hebrides. One image of Smith with two friends. Some of the photographs are probably Government photographs and have 'censored' in the bottom left corner. They include views of the tents used for living and storage for the naval personnel, and activities of the locals. Smith has written a description on the back of each of these. - Postcards and commercial photographs (mostly b&w silver gelatin prints) collected by Smith, which show Maori cultural activities and geothermal scenes, and street scenes of Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Two colourised postcards labeled 'Maori carver' and 'Te hongi, Rotorua, NZ'. One image with stamp 'with the compliments of the Apostleship of the ea, Auckland, New Zealand' and identified as Knocknagree [Knock Na Gree], Oratia, Auckland. - One foldout wallet of views of Christchurch Source of title - Title supplied by Library Arrangement: Photographs arranged into the following groups - personal photographs of Silverstream Hospital and environs; personal photographs of Christchurch and environs; personal and possibly official prints of New Hebrides; and commercial postcards and prints of Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Rotorua and Maori culture The United States Navy set up Base Hospitals around the Pacific and in New Zealand during World War II. William Landon Smith worked as a pharmacists' mate in Base Hospital 3A, Espiritu Santo, New Hebrides between 1942 and 1943 and in Base Hospital, Silverstream, Upper Hutt, New Zealand between 7 May 1943 and 23 April 1944. Quantity: 131 b&w original photographic print(s). 1 fold out souvenir set of 10 b&w photo-mechanical prints. 2 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photographic prints, postcards Provenance: Donated by Mary Forman, Texas, USA, 2014. Donor is the daughter of W L Smith.