Places

Date: 1984

From: [Ephemera relating to hotels run by the Tourist Hotel Corporation. 1900s onwards ]

By: Tourist Hotel Corporation of New Zealand

Reference: Eph-A-HOTEL-THC-1984-01

Description: Pamphlet advertising the attractions of the Chateau Tongariro and the Tongariro area. Front cover shows a photograph of a cocktal, ski glasses, a hotel room key, and knitted ski jacket, ski poles and ski pass. Back cover shows a scene in the snow in front of the Chateay, and a list of THC hotels. The inside spread shows promotional text, and photographs of guests playing golf, at meals, at the bar, looking out at Mount Ngauruhoe, and examining a pair of skis. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs on both sides of sheet 210 x 297 mm, folded to 210 x 148 mm.

Date: Early 1950s

By: New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey

Reference: PAColl-6552

Description: 13 images (and 5 duplicate file prints) of Chateau Tongariro and the nearby roads. Includes the junction of state highways 47 and 48 with a chrysler parked at the side of the road, and one of the Tongariro National Park sign. Photographer unknown. Arrangement: Negatives housed at 1/4-015096 to 015108 Quantity: 13 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negatives

Date: 1958 - 1963

From: [Ephemera relating to hotels, motels, hostels and other accommodation in the region of the Chateau Tongariro, Ruapehu and National Park. 1900s]

By: New Zealand. Tourist and Publicity Department; Hutcheson Bowman & Stewart Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-HOTEL-Tongariro-1960-01

Description: Pamphlet advertising the attractions of the Chateau Tongariro and the Tongariro area. One side shows the cover, with a photograph of a golfing couple outside the Chateau. Other panels show the Tawhai Falls, a chef serving fish, and distances from the main North Island centres to the Chateau. The inside shows a central oval panel with text, surrounded by black and white photographs of guests using the hotel, skiers in bikinis on the slopes, a descending skier and a fisherman. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs on both sides of sheet, 210 x 265 mm, folded to 210 x 88 mm.

Date: 1936-1976

From: Dennis, Jonathan Spencer, 1953-2002 :Photographs

Reference: PAColl-7413

Description: Photographs relating to The Chateau, Ngamotu Golf Links New Plymouth, Sir Edmund Hillary's family, and Amamus Theatre Group. Those relating to Amamus show the group beneath a banner during a tour abroad, and dramatic works being rehearsed, one of which is a play called 'Valita'. Quantity: 56 b&w original photographic print(s). 3 b&w original photographic print(s) proof sheets. 8 colour original photographic print(s). 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s).

Date: 1960

From: [Ephemera relating to hotels, motels, hostels and other accommodation in the region of the Chateau Tongariro, Ruapehu and National Park. 1900s]

By: New Zealand. Tourist and Publicity Department; Pictorial Publications Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-HOTEL-Tongariro-1960-02

Description: Pamphlet advertising the attractions of the Chateau Tongariro and the Tongariro area. Recto shows the cover panel with a seated blonde woman with a drink at a small table, and a photograph of dancers in the Chateau's ballroom. Also shows a location map, a list of interesting trips, an illustration ("where the white sport reigns") showing a mountain slope with chairlift marked, with two photographs of skiers. Verso shows eleven colour photographs of hotel guests enjoing the facilities both inside and outside of the hotel. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs on both sides of sheet, 445 x 295 mm.

Date: 1930 - 1935

By: Loney, George Henry, 1871-1957

Reference: Eph-A-TOURISM-Tongariro-1930s-01

Description: Pamphlet promoting the Tongariro National Park, shows an illustration by Leonard Cornwall Mitchell of golfers in front of the Chateau, on the front cover. Also contains photographs of tennis on the Chateau courts, sunshine and leisure on the Chateau balcony, the Chateau after a snowfall, the Chateau lounge and dance floor, and the Chateau with Mt Ruapehu behind it. Text describes the surrounding attractions and the facilities at the Chateau. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print, on sheet 242 x 312 mm, folded to 242 x 104 mm.

Date: 1973

From: [Ephemera relating to hotels, motels, hostels and other accommodation in the region of the Chateau Tongariro, Ruapehu and National Park. 1900s]

By: Tourist Hotel Corporation of New Zealand

Reference: Eph-A-HOTEL-Tongariro-1973-01

Description: Pamphlet advertising the attractions of the Chateau Tongariro and the Tongariro area. Recto shows the cover panel with a photograph of young people in a car outside the Chateau. Also shows a location map, a photograph of two young women using a binocular stand in front of the Chateau, and patrons using the bar and dining area. Verso shows thirteen colour photographs of hotel guests enjoing the facilities outside of the hotel: bush walks, waterfall, lawn bowls, golf, tennis, mini-golf, horse riding, and skiing. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs on both sides of sheet, 420 x 375 mm, folded to 210 x 96 mm.

Date: 1964 - 1966

From: [Ephemera relating to hotels, motels, hostels and other accommodation in the region of the Chateau Tongariro, Ruapehu and National Park. 1900s]

By: Tourist Hotel Corporation of New Zealand; Baptist, Miranda, active 2006

Reference: Eph-A-HOTEL-Tongariro-1965-01

Description: Pamphlet advertising the attractions of the Chateau Tongariro and the Tongariro area. Recto shows the cover panel with a photograph of a couple walking past the Chateau with their skis on their shoulders. This side also shows a map of the area, and golfers. The other side shows various interior shots of the hotel. Two copies held. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs on both sides of sheet, 440 x 280 mm. Provenance: One copy donated by Miranda Baptist in 2006, from the estate of her mother; one copy donated by Owen Spearpoint from the estate of Brian Edward Spearpoint.

Date: [1960?s]

From: Dennis, Lawrence Samuel, 1915-2000 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7261-57

Description: Scrapbook of brochures, information sheets for guests, photographs and other papers relating to the various hotels within the THC organisation and the services they provide Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 2002

From: [Ephemera relating to hotels, motels, hostels and other accommodation in the region of the Chateau Tongariro, Ruapehu and National Park. 2000-2020]

By: Bayview International Hotels and Resorts

Reference: Eph-A-HOTEL-Tongariro-2002-01

Description: Card advertising a "Step back in time" night and breakfast at the Chateau Tongariro, for $126 per person twin share. One side shows an old photograph of a group of guests ballroom dancing on the Chateau's parquet floor. The reverse shows a photograph of the exterior of the hotel in 2002, and the terms of the $126 deal. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs on both sides of card, 100 x 210 mm.

Date: 1930 - 1939

From: [Ephemera relating to hotels, motels, hostels and other accommodation in the region of the Chateau Tongariro, Ruapehu and National Park. 1900s]

By: Dollimore, Edward Stewart, 1904-1973; National Magazines Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-HOTEL-Tongariro-1930s-01

Description: Pamphlet advertising the facilities and attractions of the Chateau Tongariro and the National Park area. Front cover shows a semi-circular photograph of the Chateau buildings, and illustrations of couples and individuals participating in skiing, hiking, golf, dancing and tennis. Tariff charges are listed. The inside spread shows an illustration of a woman skiing, and photographs of Mt Ngauruhoe as seen from the Chateau, the interior of the dining room, guests in sunchairs on the terrace, and other views of the hotel, as well as text about the Chateau Skiing School and tourist side trips. The printer, National Magazines Ltd, wound up in 1939. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, on both sides of sheet 235 x 410 mm, folded to 235 x 102 mm. Provenance: Previously owned by E S Dollimore.

Date: 1945 - 1955

From: [Ephemera relating to hotels, motels, hostels and other accommodation in the region of the Chateau Tongariro, Ruapehu and National Park. 1900s]

By: New Zealand. Government Tourist Bureau; Coulls, Somerville, Wilkie Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-HOTEL-Tongariro-1950s-01

Description: Pamphlet advertising the attractions of the Chateau Tongariro and the Tongariro area. Recto shows a photograph of the Chateau and a location map, an illustration of a snowman with a parasol, a man in a deck chair and a snowman with skis, photographs of skiiers standing beside a road, golfers outside the Chateau, and the Tawhai falls. Verso shows bathers at the Mahuia Rapids, skiiers on the mountains, seated patrons having drinks at the Chateau, a list of walks in the area. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs on both sides of sheet, 224 x 395 mm.

Date: August 1964

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: PAColl-D-1277

Description: Chateau Tongariro and Mount Ruapehu. Print with hand-applied colouring made from negative taken August 1964 by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 colour original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print with hand-applied colouring, mounted on board, 38 x 68 cm

Date: August 1964

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: PAColl-D-1106

Description: Chateau Tongariro and Mount Ruapehu. Print with hand-applied colouring made from negative taken August 1964 by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 colour original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print with hand-applied colouring, mounted on board, 38 x 68 cm

Date: 1930s

From: Cleveland, Francis Leslie, 1921-2014: Photographs

By: Tanner Couch Ltd

Reference: PAColl-5655

Description: Tourist Department photographs of the North Island, published by Tanner Couch Ltd. Quantity: 12 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Photographic prints

Date: Oct 1957-Sep 1959

From: Dennis, Lawrence Samuel, 1915-2000 : Papers

Reference: MSZ-0947

Description: Scrapbook of clippings relating to tourism, the Tourist Hotel Corporation, activities in the Tongariro National Park including Search and Rescue operations, and related topics Arrangement: Loose papers in folder MS-Papers-7261-62 Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Printed matter Grey phase box Transfers: To Photographic Archive - Loose photographs.

Date: 1929

From: [Ephemera relating to hotels, motels, hostels and other accommodation in the region of the Chateau Tongariro, Ruapehu and National Park. 1900s]

Reference: Eph-A-HOTEL-Tongariro-1929-01

Description: Front cover of menu shows a monochrome illustration of a skier outside the Chateau Tongariro. The inside shows the menu and the toast list. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, and letterpress in menu booklet, 202 x 127 mm.

Date: 1900 - 1999

Reference: Eph-A-HOTEL-Tongariro-1900s

Description: Includes ephemera relating to the Chateau Tongariro and other accommodation in the area. Includes some menus (1966) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs, sizes varying up to 250 mm. Provenance: Some items donated by Elaine Aitcheson, Timaru, in 2014.

Date: 1958 to 1959

From: Williams, Edmund Gardner, b 1894 :Transparency slides of a trip to New Zealand and Australia

Reference: PA12-8810

Description: Transparency slides of New Zealand selected by Mr Williams as a representative collection to be used in a series of lectures on his return to England. This group includes both slides Mr Williams took himself, and slides he purchased. This sheet shows a sheep drover on horseback with a pack horse and two dogs herding a flock of sheep near Gisborne; a woman sitting on a tree stump overlooking Lake Taupo and the mountains; fumarole vents near Lake Taupo; the Chateau Tongariro on Mount Ruapehu; a man standing beside the Crater Lake on Ruapehu; Mount Ngauruhoe; a garden in New Plymouth; a distant view of the house "Tupare" near new Plymouth; Mount Egmont; views on the road to Tokaora; railway line running through the centre of Palmerston North; the Manawatu Gorge; a street in Masterton; the Wairarapa plains and sheep farms; a stand of cabbage trees; dry riverbed of the Putangirua River en route to the Putangirua Pinnacles, and a view of the Pinnacles. The slides are not in his original numerical sequence, and are selected by subject relating to particular talks. Arrangement: These slides were selected by Mr Williams from his original sequence to create a representative collection of New Zealand images which he used in illustrated lectures on his return to England. Quantity: 23 colour original transparency/ies slides. Physical Description: Dye coupler slides, 35mm

Date: 1929

By: Tongariro Park Tourist Company Ltd; Coulls, Somerville, Wilkie Ltd

Reference: Eph-B-TOURISM-Tongariro-1929-01

Description: A company prospectus, including a memorandum of association signed by John George Findlay (King's Counsel, Wellington), Edward Alan Shrimpton (Electrical engineer, Wellington), Arthur A Paape (Hotel keeper, Dunedin), Frederick Villabois Lysaght (farmer, Geraldine) Extra sheets include an application for shares (administered by Eric Lawson, sharebroker), and a prospectus issued by Eric Lawson. Front cover shows a reproduction of a painting of Mt Ngauruhoe by Nugent Welch. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 16 pages, with two sheets slipped in, 255 x 200 mm.