Places

Date: 1951

From: Tourist and Publicity

Reference: 1/2-033662-F

Description: A24821 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: 16 February - 21 March 1958, 1960

From: Tomsett, Maurice William Henry :Colour slides of New Zealand

Reference: PA12-7766

Description: Phase 8 continued - 170. Cornwall Park, sheep grazing; 171. One Tree Hill Memorial, Sir John Logan Campbell (Early settler); 172-173. Overlooking Ellerslie, Penrose; 174. Onehunga, Manukau Harbour; 175. Memorial, Mt Hobson in background; 176. Royal Oak, Epsom, Memorial; 177. Volcanic crater below memorial; 178. Auckland airport. Three slides of views of Auckland in 1960. Includes views of the Winter Garden (Auckland Domain), and aerial views over the city Quantity: 12 colour original transparency/ies.

Date: 1953-1959

From: Kendrick, John Lisle, 1922-2013: Interviews, recordings, photographs primarily relating to natural sound recording

Reference: PA12-6454

Description: Views of the summit ridges of Pirongia Mountain. Rock formation near Lake Aarapuni. View of the Waihou River. Pokaiwhenua Falls near Arapuni. Fishing on the Waipa river. Old kauri timber dam, Kaueranga River area. Views of copper mine, Mansion House, and Bostiquey Bay, Kawau Island. Carpenter's shop and abandoned house. Track clearing in the Wairongomai Valley. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 24 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Dye coupler transparencies in cardboard and plastic mounts.

Date: 1948 to 1951

Reference: PA1-o-380

Description: Photographs of various activities, and group photographs taken at New Zealand Student Christian Movement conferences held in Christchurch, summer 1948-1949, and Auckland, summer 1949-1950. Names of members attending the conferences are fully identified in the group portraits. Some of the small photographs taken by different members have captions, but not all. A number of pages include newspaper cuttings associated with the conference and people involved. Includes an envelope containing nine small photographs of a theatrical production performed at the 1950-1951 conference. There is no identification of the play or cast members. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with green cover, red panel down the centre, entitled `N.Z.S.C.M. Summer Conference, Christchurch 1948-9; and 1949-1950'; 26 x 21 cm

Date: [Between 1948 and 1958]

From: McWhannell, Rhoda, 1898-1996: Diaries, journals and photographs, particularly relating to forestry, farming and domestic life at Ōhaupō

Reference: PA1-o-562

Description: Album of photographs of family and friends probably taken by Rhoda McWhannell. They include a sequence at the beginning of the wedding of Brian Stewart Geddes, and Audrey Marion (nee Hopkins), on 14th May 1945. Their family, especially their daughters Elizabeth Anne, and Jane Margaret, are photographed as babies, and as they grow. Scenic views include the Gisborne region; and Kawau Island, with a large group in Mr McDowell's party, deep-sea fishing from a launch, showing their catch of hapuka A group of women from the Women's War service Auxiliary at Katikati are seen in two images; and a meeting house at Katikati. The last few images show the nursery at Rozel, where Frederick and Rhoda McWhannell developed eucalyptus seedings for forestry. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with maroon cover, entitled `Photographs'; 16.5 x 24.5 cm

Date: 1954

From: Alington, William Hildebrand, 1929- :[Architectural plans. 1950-1990s]

Reference: Plans-2006-058-197

Description: Shows a view of piers along the Auckland waterfront, with city buildings in the background. Text at the side reads: The waterfront / The coming together of water & land / Noise & bustle of the floor plane - the sombre quietness of buildings above road level. / Quiet rhythm of the piers supporting the movement plane. / Quiet sparkle of water - calmness Original file numbering was: 004.06.02.011 Quantity: 1 plan(s). 6 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Ink and watercolour drawing, 390 x 560 mm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-1524 - To Photographic Archive - Photographs and slides.

Date: 1956

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989 :[Cartoons from the Free Lance Collection 1954 to 1960]

Reference: C-076-098

Description: Three scenes depicting problems that may occur if a crocodile escapes from the confines of the zoo. The first scene shows a zoo keeper taking a crocodile for a walk. Publication - Published on 8 Feb 1956, page 4 Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, 183 x 760 mm

Date: 1957, April 1960

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: PA12-7779

Description: Transparencies of aerial views of suburbs in the Auckland Region, taken 1957 and April 1960 by Whites Aviation. Comprises views of Takapuna Beach, housing in Tamaki, and a carnival at Western Springs Stadium. Quantity: 4 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Dye coupler transparencies

Date: December 1955, 2 April 1957, January 1958

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: PA12-7661

Description: Transparencies of Mount Eden, Auckland City, taken 1955 and 1957-1958 by Whites Aviation. Comprises view of Auckland from Mount Eden, aerial views of Mount Eden, and Mount Eden kiosk. Quantity: 4 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Dye coupler transparencies

Date: 1952

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to women, women's roles, activities, issues, in New Zealand]

By: Reid, Beverley Elaine, 1931-2012

Reference: Eph-A-WOMEN-1952-01

Description: Booklet issued as part of an event to raise finds for a Pioneer Women's hall in Auckland, as a community centre for women. The project was started by Miss Ellen Melville, an Auckland solicitor and City councillor who died in 1947 [ie 1946]. The Caravanserai (based on the Turkish idea of a public building erected for the shelter of caravans) was an exhibition of goods from many countries of the world. The booklet gives a short account of the history and culture of each country. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet, 240 x 184 mm.

Date: 1843-1957

From: Church of England in New Zealand Auckland Diocese : Church registers

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-19-01

Description: Contains registers for Ahipara, Mangonui Parish, 1920-1938; All Saints, Ponsonby, 1888-1916; Auckland Islands, Mar 1852; Diocese of Auckland, 1884-1899; Chapel of St Francis, Auckland City Mission, 1928-1950; St Judes, Avondale, 1910-1954; Awanui & Kaitaia (Maori), 1888-1954 (continued on next reel) Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

Date: [ca 1940-1952]

From: Hogben family :Family photographs

Reference: PAColl-9874

Description: Photographs relating to Julius Hogben. These include - Hogben seated at a table with four other people probably taking part in a radio broadcast. Julius and Kathleen Hogben, probably at Julius's retirement event. They are holding gifts. Photograph of of a tree (Agonis flexuosa) taken by Stephen Roth. Julius Hogben in humerous conversation with unidentified man. Scenic view with poplars, river and hills, Nelson 1944. Quantity: 1 box(es). 5 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 30 March 1957, January 1958

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: PA12-7673

Description: Transparencies of Takapuna comprising aerial views and beach scenes, taken 1957-1958 by Whites Aviation Quantity: 4 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Dye coupler transparencies

Date: 1954

From: Craig, Elsdon Walter Grant, 1917-1980 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7888-149

Description: Annual report by the headmaster of St Stephen's School, Bombay, Auckland. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1945 - 1955

From: [Ephemera and posters around A3 size, for variety, comedy, and music-hall shows and performances in New Zealand. 1900-1969].

By: Gibson, R J, active 1998

Reference: Eph-C-VARIETY-1939-01

Description: An arrangement of text. Performers included: Herbert F (Tony) Woods, Famous Jenkins Clown Troupe, The Yodelling Girl, Mr H E Rillstone (cartoonist), Doug Kedzlie's Savonia Dance Band, Miss Dorothy Laing (acrobatic dancer), Mr L McIlvride (baritone), Will Henry (one-man band), Brian Barstow (impersonater of Stanley Holloway), R M Stratmore and his English concertina, Miss Dorothy Daniels' ballet pupils, Ashley Cooper and Colin Curry (comedians), Norman Wilson (Wellington's Bobby Breen), Shirley Wilson (singer), The Edlin trio (banjoists), Jim Watkins and his pal Ginger (ventriloquist), girl gymnasts. Date confirmed in Evening Post, 28 July 1939, Page 6 Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Letterpress, on sheet 362 x 140 mm. Provenance: Donated by R J Gibson in 1998.

Date: 1951

By: Socialist Unity Party (N.Z.)

Reference: Curios-009-016

Description: Oval badge with a stylised wreath around the edge, and a centre with raised lettering against blue enamel. The initials stand for New Zealand Waterside Workers' Union. Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Enamel on bronze, 21 x 226 mm (oval) Transfers: Donated with 10 scrapbooks of newsclippings concerning the 1951 waterfront strike and membership cards for the Waterside Workers' Union.

Date: [ca 1950s]

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

By: Toy, Richard Horton (Dr), 1911-1995

Reference: PAColl-5936-39

Description: Mt Albert Grammar School memorial/sports ground seating, (architect: R H Toy). Image taken in 1956 by an unknown photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print

Date: March 1957, January 1959

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: PA12-7706

Description: Transparencies of aerial views of Scout Jamboree at One Tree Hill, January 1959, and Puhoi, March 1957 taken by Whites Aviation Quantity: 4 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Dye coupler transparencies

Date: December 1957

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: PA12-7690

Description: Transparencies of Auckland City buildings, taken December 1957 by Whites Aviation. Includes views of a parking building at the Farmers Building, General Post Office, Civic Theatre, and Odeon Theatre. Quantity: 4 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Dye coupler transparencies

Date: Between 1950-1959

From: Architectural Centre (Wellington, N.Z.): Photographs

Reference: PAColl-0811-07-06

Description: Exterior view of Little house, Sprott Road, Devonport, and house in Church Street, Devonport, Auckland (architect: Campbell Craig) constructed in the 1950s. Photographer unidentified. Quantity: 2 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Two silver gelatin prints on black backing card