Places

Date: 1957-1958

By: Webb, Peter Selwyn, 1933-

Reference: MS-Papers-2362

Description: The letters from artists who exhibited indicate the importance of the gallery for New Zealand artists at this period. The correspondents include Rita Angus, Olivia Spencer Bower, Toss Woollaston and Charles Brasch. Source of title - Supplied title Relationship complexity - See also 78-163 for records relating top Pacific Graphics Ltd; and to 82-399 and 83-102 for records relating to `Art New Zealand' Peter Webb opened a gallery in Argus House, High Street, Auckland in Jul 1957. The gallery closed in 1958 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (27 pieces). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs Finding Aids: Inventory in Bulletin of New Zealand art history, v.1 (Jul 1972), 21-23.

Date: 1843-1867, 1940-1945, 1988

By: Church of the Province of New Zealand. Diocese of Auckland

Reference: MS-Papers-10456

Description: Comprises Auckland Anglican confirmations register (1940-1945) and transcripts of Selwyn's baptism, confirmation, marriage and burial records, with an accompanying index (1843-1867), transcribed by members of the Auckland Group, New Zealand Society of Genealogists, 1988. Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and typescripts (photocopies)

Date: 1846, 1979

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

Reference: MS-Papers-7888-153

Description: Handwritten copy of a letter from Bishop Selwyn to Joshua Thorp at Thames, concerning the imcomplete state of St John's College and the possibility of enrolling Thorp's son there (1846). Also, a letter from J King Davis at St John's College, to W Hampton Thorp asking to borrow Thorp's diary of his school days at St John's College (1912). There is a covering letter from Jessie Thorp, who provided thre original copies (1979). Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1853-1859

By: Thatcher, Frederick (Rev), 1814-1890

Reference: Micro-MS-0168

Description: Letters from Auckland and later England to Bishop Selwyn, mostly concerning affairs of St Matthew's parish, Aukland See also Frederick Thatcher papers (MS-Papers-0265) and Cambridge Camden Society. A few words to church builders, 1844 (Micro sequence - Published) Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s) (17 frames).

Date: 1850-1855

By: Greenwood, John, 1832-1909

Reference: qMS-0884

Description: Contains schoolboy notes on historical personages but mostly Greenwood recorded day-to-day accounts of his life while a student at St John's College, Tamaki, Auckland. During this period he twice accompanied Bp Selwyn in the `Undine' when he visited various settlements in NZ, in the South Island, visiting Port Nicholson and Canterbury and as far south as Stewart Island, Bluff and Ruapuke. He writes of Selwyn a lot. Some illustrations of these places are included. Pieces of music, `Lightly tread' and `Under the stone' are at the beginning of the volume. Source of title - Supplied Relationship complexity - MS-Copy-Micro-0194 available Quantity: 1 volume(s) (112 pages). Physical Description: (28 cm, ½ brown morocco binding case, brown boards) Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Dorothy Oliver, 1949

Date: 1850-1855

By: Greenwood, John, 1832-1909

Reference: MS-0879

Description: Diary kept by Greenwood while he was a student at St John's College, Tamaki, Auckland. During this period he twice accompanied Bishop Selwyn in the `Undine' when he visited various settlements in New Zealand. Relationship complexity - Typed transcript of qMS-0884 Quantity: 1 volume(s) (162 pages). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typed transcript (27 cm; red linen)

From: Hill, Perry Martin, 1926-2005 :[Architectural plans. 1960-1990s]

Reference: Plans-2007-030-0763

Description: Elevations of Chapel of St John the Evangelist and spire of Selwyn Court, St John's Theological College, 208 St John Road, Meadowbank, Auckland, designed by Frederick Thatcher in 1847 Quantity: 1 plan(s). Physical Description: Letratone on tracing paper, 485 x 655 mm

Date: 1915

By: Harrison & Grierson (Firm); J H Bethune and Company Ltd

Reference: MapColl-832.1291gbbd/1915/Acc.47191

Description: Cadastral map showing an area of land between an unamed road (now called The Strand), and Selwyn Terrace, and from the junction of Mechanics Road (now Selwyn Terrace) and Manukau Road on the left side of the map, to Kings Drive, on the right side of the map, in the suburb of Mechanic's Bay, Auckland. The land shown between the roads, The Strand and Selwyn Terrace, is divided into land blocks numbered from 1 to 16, and contains survey measurements, including width and length of each block and the number of perches per block. Survey measurements are given along the length of Selwyn Terrace and some are provided in The Strand. Additional information identifies areas that are not fenced, areas with new palling fences, the location of the original high water mark, Marston and Fox Streets and an area containing the name S Parker Railway Dept. Blk. VIII. Rangitoto S.D. is written above the new road area, now The Strand. Measurements relating to the area of land already under the Land Tranfer Act and land to be brought under the Act is written on the right side of the map. The words, City of Auckland, is written further down the map and near it, is the stamped signature of "Chas. K. Grierson Lic.d Surveyor". At the botton right hand corner of the map is the number 10790, written in pencil, the letters OM, written in pencil and the number 4611, written in blue ink. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Diazo print on paper, wash, coloured, scale 1:792, 49.5 x 50.5 cm.

Date: 1986

By: Auckland City Art Gallery

Reference: Eph-E-SCULPTURE-1986-01

Description: Shows a photograph of "Pediment XXI" by Denis O'Connor. Lists sculptors represented in the show: Chris Booth, Bronwynne Cornish, Bing Dawe, Jacqueline Fraser, Christine Hellyar, Robert Jesson, Vivian Lynn, Selwyn Muru, Denis O'Connor, Maria Olsen, Warren Viscoe. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 840 x 595 mm. Provenance: Donated by Ms Jo Torr, Wellington, in 2005.

Date: [ca 1903]

By: Barker, Alfred Charles (Dr), 1819-1873

Reference: PAColl-7028

Description: Lantern slides made by New Zealand Government Tourist Department showing scenes of Frankton, Queenstown; early Auckland; a paddle steamer probably on the Whanganui River; view of Port Chalmers; a crowd having a picnic on a beach with a girls' running race in progress; the cathedral, Christchurch; a man viewing geothermal activity; and a party of men climbing a glacier. Also included are at least two photographs (on the one slide) by Dr Barker of Bishop Selwyn. Arrangement: Slides at 1/4-094559 to 094569 Quantity: 11 b&w lantern slide(s). Physical Description: Glass lantern slides

Date: 1968

By: Alexander, John Hood, 1916-1975; Morton Williams Ltd

Reference: B-086-015/020

Description: Folio no 1: "Selwyn Church", Waimate North; Partington's Windmill, Auckland; Pioneer's homestead, Otaki. Folio no. 2: Manganese miner's cottage, Russell; Rev. Henry Williams' house, Pakaraka; Melanesian Mission, Auckland. Sheet of descriptive text in each folder, from which title is taken. Folder title is 'New Zealand historic buildings. Fine art prints by John H. Alexander'. Note on text: 'Typesetting and lithographic plates by Photo Engravers Ltd, Auckland, New Zealand'. Issued at $5.85 per folio. Other Titles - Selwyn Church, Waimate North. Partington's Windmill, Auckland. Pioneer's homestead Otaki. Manganese miner's cottage, Russell. Rev Williams' house, Pakaraka. Melanesian Mission, Auckland Quantity: 6 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs, sepia, on sheets 142 x 182 mm in 2 folders 144 x 185 mm

Date: 1844-1852

By: Williams, Henry, 1792-1867

Reference: MS-2412

Description: Letter from Rev E G Marsh (1845) containing excerpts of correspondence from Williams (1844) re Bishop Selwyn's organization of Waimate Mission station and proposed transfer of college to Auckland; Sampson Kempthorne; John Ballance, CMS Committee, to Lord Straith critical of land claims; Lord Chichester's letter to Williams (1852); four pamphlets concerning land claims, 1845-1851 Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 volume(s) (7 pieces). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, printed matter (24cm, ½ blue morocco, blue buckram case) Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Purchase, K A Webster estate, London, 1970

Date: 1841-1848

By: Cotton, William Charles (Rev), 1813-1879

Reference: Micro-MS-0176

Description: Vol 2 missing; pages 71-72 in Vol 6 not reproduced on microfilm Relationship complexity - Photocopies of originals at qMS-0562-0573 Quantity: 4 microfilm reel(s) (11 vols).

Date: 1854-1901

By: Medley, Mary Catherine, 1835-1922

Reference: MS-Papers-3762

Description: The collection consists of two diaries kept by Mary during 1854 and 1858-1859, and letters addressed to her. The largest proportion are written by her future husband, Spenser Mansel Medley and record in detail the progress of their courtship. Other letters were written by Richard Taylor, Mary Caroline Taylor, Elizabeth Marriott and Sarah Selwyn. In addition there are some naval certificates of Spencer Medley. Source of title - Supplied title Mary Catherine Medley was the daughter of Richard Taylor and Mary Caroline Taylor. In 1863 she married Spencer Mansel Medley, a Lieutenant in the Royal Navy who later became secretary to Sir George Grey. Quantity: 17 folder(s). 0.17 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, mss and printed matter Finding Aids: Inventory available. Transfers: To Drawings & Prints Collection - Three sketchbooks transferred to Drawings and Prints (E346a-c). Contains sketches Processing information: The collection has been described to series and item level

Date: 1968

From: Mercury Theatre :[Programmes and fliers relating to plays and dramatic performances. 1960s].

By: Pelorus Press

Reference: Eph-B-MERCURY-1968-01

Description: Programme for a performance featuring the Auckland Anglican Maori Club performing traditional Maori items. The second half of the programme was a performance of "He mana toa" (The creation) by James Ritchie, directed by Richard Campion, choreographed by Leigh Brewer, produced by Don Selwyn and designed by Peter Keiha. The front cover shows a carved Maori mask. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs on programme folded to 265 x 115 mm.

Date: 1841-1843

By: Arnold, Edward, 1823-

Reference: Micro-MS-0138

Description: Accounts of voyages on the Will Watch and the Rajah, and a letter from Isabella McCallum from Darlinghurst, Sydney, to Edward Arnold in Geelong, dated 14 November 1843, giving news of old mutual friends and events since Arnold's departure from Sydney. The letters contain candid comments on places and people visited, and his attitude to the treatment of convicts and Maori. They also provide brief descriptions of employment prospects, cost and living conditions in Sydney and Auckland. Arnold accompanied Bishop Selwyn as a servant on the voyage to Australia, ariving in 1842; they then sailed to Waimate in New Zealand, where Arnold remained for about a year. Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s) (56 frames).

Date: 1849-1875, 1890

By: Lloyd, John Frederick, 1810-1875

Reference: ATL-Group-00619

Description: Letters and cased testimonial of gratitude concerning Rev Lloyd's service at St John's College, St Paul's, Auckland and as Archdeacon of Waitemata (1849-1870). The letters begin with his voyage to New Zealand and continue by discussing matters that affect the church in New Zealand and wars against the Maori people, the Melanesian Mission, Treaty of Waitangi, Governor Grey, fighting in the Waikato, death of three of his children, and the drowning of his brother Robert, as well as his return to England in 1870 due to impaired healthDetailed accounts of journeys through New Zealand, with comments on conditions, the war situation and personalities. Includes inward letters from Bishops J C Patteson, G A Selwyn, C J Abraham and others. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 6 folder(s) (93 pieces). 0.06 Linear Metres. 1 box(es) wooden cased address and photograph. Physical Description: Holographs, manuscripts, photographs, printed matter, and cased testimonial. Finding Aids: Piece-level inventory available. Fuller description of letter-contents in back file..

Date: 1865 to 1866

By: Webster, Hartley, -1906; Dalton, Edward, active 1855-1867; Bishop, G W, active 1860s

Reference: PA1-q-161

Description: Album containing 121 cartes de visite portraits, all identified, at least by surname. They include Bishops Selwyn, Abraham, Patterson and Williams, members of various British regiments, and a large number of women related in some way to the soldiers. Not all the people identified in the album are listed in the name entries above. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Carte de visite album with embossed black leather cover, red watered silk end-papers; 31.0 x 23.5 cm Provenance: Purchase

Date: 1953

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-1953

Description: Includes: Auckland Amateur Operatic Society. Complimentary concert by Mr Ron Maconaghie. Concert Chamber, 22 April 1953. Promotional pamphlet with photograph of Ron Maconaghie. Wellington Operatic and Theatrical Society (Inc) presents "Chu Chin Chow". With Selwyn Toogood as Chu Chin Chow. Producer Cedric Gardiner. Costume design Molly Cook; scenery by Will J Conroy; costumes Ellen Fairbrother. 15 August 1953. Programme (2 copies) Auckland Amateur Operatic Society presents the new musical play "Dear Miss Phoebe", based on Sir James Barrie's "Quality Street". His Majesty's Theatre, 19-30 September 1953. Promotional pamphlet Hamilton Dickson presents "The gypsies", by Hamilton Dickson. Production Hamilton Dickson and J Halket Millar. Scenery by Will Conroy; dancers from Jeanne Horne's Studio. Wellington, [15-19 September 1953]. Programme (2 copies) New Plymouth Choral Society with New Plymouth Orchestral Soicety. Coronation presentation of "Merrie England", a comic opera by Edward German, words by Basil Wood. Opera House New Plymouth, 22-24 September 1953. Programme The Light Opera Club (Inc) presents "Our Miss Gibbs", a musical comedy by Lionel Monckton. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 11 April 1953. Programme Community Arts Service. Musical programme and Pergolesi's "La serva padrona" [1953]. Programme (2 copies) The Light Opera Club (Inc) presents Nole Coward's famous play "This happy breed". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 17 October [1953]. Programme Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm.

Date: 1953

From: [Ephemera collected by Jocelyn Veale, relating to the Coronation of Elizabeth II. London, 1953]

By: Auckland star (Newspaper)

Reference: Eph-B-ROYAL-1953-01

Description: Programme booklet contains colour portraits of the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Charles and Princess Anne; a black and white portrait of the Governor General Sir Willoughby Norrie, a welcome from the Prime Minister Sidney Holland, and articles about New Zealand bird song by Johannes Andersen, and the Ballet in New Zealand by Poul Gnatt. There is a poem by Whim-Wham (Allen Curnow), an article about Auckland by Mayor Mr John Luxford, an article about Sir Edmund Hillary, "The million pound note" starring Gregory Peck and Jane Griffiths, an article about Selwyn Village, the Vienna Boys' Choir, New Zealand art by Eric Westbrook, Maori place names and their meanings, the film "The love lottery" starring David Niven, an article about Auckland by Sir John Allum, a page about comedian Norman Wisdom, a Minhinnick cartoon about country folk awaiting the Royal visitors on page 93, and many scenic photographs. Also contains (pages 48-49) programmes for cinema screenings at the St James Theatre Auckland on 26 December 1953, and the Regent Theatre Christchurch on 21 January 1954. Contains several pages of product advertising. Another copy in the ATL NZ&P book collection at P q394.4 ROY 1953 Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 96 pages, each 280 x 218 mm.