Places

Date: 1896

From: [Moreton, Samuel Horatio], 1845?-1921 :[Sketchbook, 1896-1898, 1904]

Reference: E-120-q-2-016

Description: Shows the Dyer's Pass road on the left and Sugar Loaf in the Port Hills, Canterbury, on the right Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Title & date Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil, 207 x 284 mm

Date: 1852

Reference: MapColl-834.2at/1852/Acc.307

Description: Topographical map of coast line and inland country between Wairau and Canterbury from the coastal river entrance of the Awatere River to the coastal river entrance of the Kowhai River. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Shows placenames and Caverhill's tracks in red line, dated 1850-51. Notes in left hand corner provide information on native track being impracticable to sheep. Mentions track by Hamner supposed to be S.W. pass as seen by Mr Weld from the Clarence being practicable for sheep. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on light weight brown paper, paper glued to light card, coloured, Scale [1:200 000], 44 x 84 cm.

Date: 1895

Reference: MapColl-832.41cba/[ca.1895]/Acc.2864-5;9064-5

Description: Topographic map of the area from Mataroa, Hokio, Kaitapa, Kahikawaka, Cedar Ranges to Makokomiko Creek, bordered by the Rangitikei River. Motukawa No.2 and Awarua No.2 are prominently written and refer to the districts. Some of the terrain is described. Settlements, rivers, creeks, streams are named. Waterholes, horse tracks, the best line for a road, woolsheds, sheepyards, a racecourse and the site of an iron house are marked. Includes Kirimara Old Pa. Names include: Mitchell. Paurini's, Keri Kow's, Tawhi Paranihi's, Te Aruhe's, Birch's Stn., Chase's, Waikari's, Sutherland's. Title assigned by cataloguer Quantity: 1 map(s) on 4 sheets. Physical Description: 2 positive and 2 negative photostatic copies, linen backed, scale [1:31 680], 79.3 x 108 cm., sheets 45.7 x 63.5 cm. and smaller

Date: 1931

From: Furkert, Frederick William, 1876-1949 :Photographs

Reference: PAColl-9527

Description: Photographs of Fiordland and Milford taken by F W Furkert during a trip over the Graves-Talbot Track in 1931. Includes a letter written by F W Furkert on 31 June 1931 to Major R Wilson regarding the photographs he took on the trip he made over the Grave-Talbot Track. Quantity: 55 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: [ca 1965]-1968

From: Thorn, Benji, fl 2005 :Colour slides taken on holidays in the South Island

Reference: PA12-3431

Description: Views of Christchurch from the Cathedral tower, and an image of the Bridge of Rememberence. A trip through Central Otago and a tramp on the Heaphy track. Photographed by an unknown photographer between 1965 and 1968 Heaphy Track slides are views of the coastal section of the track between Kohaihai High Bluff and Heaphy Hut. Quantity: 24 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Dye coupler transparencies, 35mm

Date: [1962-1963]

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Ethnological notebooks

Reference: MS-Papers-6061-63

Description: Comprises discussion on Maori place-names of Porirua Harbour and environs, northern area from Paekakariki to Wairaka with maps; memoranda of illustrations for Porirua Harbour area with map showing viewpoints and directions; former Maori lines of communciataion and travel (paths, tracks, trails, canoe passage) in the south-western Wellington district, a compilation; Paremata Flat, a cartographic adjustment of early cultural and vocational sites (all with maps) Arrangement: Notebook no 62 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (volume).

Date: 1988-1990

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

Reference: MS-Papers-7261-51

Description: Brochures, pamphlets and certificates relating to Dennis walking the Milford Track Other Titles - The Milford Track; a centennial edition of a walkers guide and souvenir by Glenn Minshall (1988) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [19--]

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Papers and diaries

Reference: MS-Papers-0261-35/2

Description: Notes taken from published and manuscript sources mainly concerning pre-history, Horowhenua, Waikaremoana, Kapiti (Otaki), and Wairoa districts. Includes extracts from Otaki Land Court minute books, Old Wairoa, Horowhenua Commission, and the Polynesian Society Journal. Also includes whakapapa copied from Mitchell's "Takitimu", with some notes; and extracts from the report of Charles H Kettle (assistant surveyor to the New Zealand Co.) regarding the Manawatu, Wairarapa and Hutt Vally districts. Kettle was guided by the Ngati Raukawa chief Te Ahukaramu. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (3 vol).

Date: [1970-1972]

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

Reference: MS-Papers-7261-13

Description: File relating to background information on Fiordland and activities available there, access to lakes Te Anau and Manapouri and the Manapouri-Doubtful Sound Track. Also `Fiordland place names' by A S Helm. Other Titles - Fiordland place names; gazetteer of the Fiordland National Park by A S Helm (1964) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [ca 1950s-1960s]

From: Bailey, Margaret (Dr), 1945-: Collection of Margaret and John Bailey

Reference: PA12-7831

Description: Transparency slides of Nelson Lakes National Park and Travers Range, taken ca 1950s-1960s by John Bailey Quantity: 21 colour original transparency/ies slides.

Date: 1973

From: Einhorn family :Photographs

Reference: PA12-7955

Description: South Island trips. Photographs taken on the Routeburn track in 1973. Photographed by Helmut Einhorn. Quantity: 23 colour original transparency/ies.

Date: 1885

From: Smith, Maurice Crompton 1864-1963 :[Sketchbook] 1885-1891

Reference: E-393-004

Description: Sketch map showing road from Papakuri to Kawakawa with note by artist dated 19 Dec '85 describing it `This track is said to be the main road from Kawakawa to Russell, is unformed and in many places difficult even for a horse, except along the valley of the Karetu R[iver].....' Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil, 137 x 200 mm (page size)

Date: ca1905

From: Humphreys, W :Photographs of the Westport Coal Company's operation at Denniston

Reference: PA1-o-992

Description: The first ten images are views of Denniston and the Camp under snow. These images include distant views and views within the town showing houses and streets. One image shows coal trucks crossing the trestle bridge in snow covered country side, and another is of the iron bridge in winter. Five images are of waterfalls and scenic features taken along the horse track connecting Denniston with the coastal plain The last eight images are of Westport. One shows a typical villa of the period, another shows the exterior of the Westport Coal Company's laboratory building. There is a view of the railway yards with Denniston coal waiting in trucks. The rest are of Westport wharves, ships, and dredges working in the harbour Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

Date: [Between 1933 and 1958]

From: Salmon, J T :Albums, album pages and loose prints

Reference: PA1-q-203

Description: Photographs taken by John Tenison Salmon between 1933 and 1958. There are various sequences as follows: Museum trip to Lake Waikaremoana, December 1946; Holiday trip in 1937 which included Mohaka, Lake Waikaremoana and Urewera Country; Cass-Torlesse biological trip, February 1936; South Island trip, March 1939; and a Southern Lakes and Hollyford Valley trip in January 1940. The holiday trip in 1937 includes photographs of the Mohaka Viaduct under construction. At the beginning of the album a photograph shows Lake Waikaremoana after 21 years of deterioration due to state Electricity Department actions. This image was taken in January 1958, from approximately the same spot as one taken in February 1937. The Cass-Torlesse biological trip includes an image of "vegetable sheep" (page 48). Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with brown cover, Super Cobra binder file; 30 x 25 cm

Date: 1973

From: Einhorn family :Photographs

Reference: PA12-7954

Description: South Island trips. 1973 trip on the Routeburn track. This includes the Pyke River. Native forest and views from the track to Martins Bay. Martins Bay. Native forest and other views on the Routeburn track. Lake Harris in the mountains. Photographed by Helmut Einhorn. Quantity: 23 colour original transparency/ies.

Date: 1931-1943

From: Wilson, Geoffry Burns, 1904-1977 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1003-02

Description: Contains newspaper clippings, extracts from published books and correspondence dealing with the location and use of Maori tracks in the Tararua Ranges Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [ca 1965]-1968

From: Thorn, Benji, fl 2005 :Colour slides taken on holidays in the South Island

Reference: PA12-3432

Description: A tramp on the Heaphy Track including views of hut interiors. The Captain Cook monument, the Bridge of Rememberence, the Botanic Gardens and Museum, Christchurch. The Conway River Store at Hubderlee. Photographed by an unknown photographer between 1965 and 1968. Heaphy track slides are views of the Gouland Downs area. Quantity: 24 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Dye coupler transparencies, 35mm

Date: 1885

From: Smith, Maurice Crompton 1864-1963 :[Sketchbook] 1885-1891

Reference: E-393-001

Description: Sketch map showing route from Otonga to Mokotuna stream with diary notes by artist Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil, 137 x 200 mm (page size)

Date: 1968

From: Thorn, Benji, fl 2005 :Colour slides taken on holidays in the South Island

Reference: PA12-3436

Description: A group on a tramp on the Heaphy Track. Photographed by an unknown photographer in 1968. Quantity: 15 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Dye coupler transparencies, 35 mm

Date: 1973

From: Einhorn family :Photographs

Reference: PA12-7953

Description: South Island trips. 1973 trip on the Routeburn track. This includes Martins Bay, the track from Martins Bay, Lake McKerrow, and the Pyke river. Photographed by Helmut Einhorn. Quantity: 23 colour original transparency/ies.