Wellington Cathedral of St. Paul

Date: 2015 - 1914 - 1918

By: Higgs, Sydney Hamlet, 1884-1978; Atkinson, Esmond Hurworth, 1888-1941; Atkinson, Harold Merton Waldo, 1895-1975; Moore-Jones, Horace Millichamp, 1868-1922; Butler, George Edmund, 1872-1936; Welch, Nugent Herrmann, 1881-1970

Reference: ArtEph-2015-W-02

Description: Catalogue features reproductions of paintings and drawings by: Lieutenant Esmond Hurworth Atkinson RNVR; Lieutenant Harry Merton Waldo Atkinson RNVR; Corporal Ernest Michael Casey NZEF; Sapper Sydney Hamlet Higgs NZEF; Sapper Horace Millichamp Moore-Jones NZEF; Captain George Edmund Butler NZEF; and Sergeant Nugent Hermann Welch NZEF Quantity: 1 exhibition catalogue. Physical Description: Offset printing (mostly colour) on glossy card, 210 x 295 mm (folded), stapled; [32 p.] Provenance: Donation: Win Lynch, Wellington, May 2015

Date: 3 June 1965

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: EP/1965/1912-F

Description: Automobile parking lot in front of the Wellington Cathedral of St Paul, corner of Molesworth and Hill Streets, under construction. In the background, the Vogel building in Aitken Street is under construction. Photograph taken 3 June 1965 by an Evening Post staff photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) 35mm strip with 3 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate negative, 35mm

Date: 1939 - 1940

By: Wood, Cecil Walter, 1878-1947

Reference: C-121-016

Description: Shows west window design, containing male and female mediaeval figures, pelican and eagle, and heraldic shields. Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - Half-Inch Scale / PROPOSED ANGLICAN CATHEDRAL. WELLINGTON / Detail of West Window . Cecil Wood A.R.I.B.A./ Architect, Christchurch.; Recto - above image - EAVES COURSE; Recto - top left - Alternative for / the symbol of / the Pelican. Quantity: 1 photograph(s). Physical Description: Photograph, 247 x 134 mm. Finding Aids: Shelflist / Inventory available in Drawings and Prints.. Transfers: transferred from MSS, 1989?.

Date: 1956

By: Munro, Robert Clarence, -1959

Reference: C-121-022

Description: Shows ground plan of floor, with Molesworth Street at the bottom. Robert Munro took over as the Wellington Cathedral architect after the death of its original architect, Cecil Wood, in 1947 Inscriptions: Recto - above image - [Title] Quantity: 1 photograph(s). Physical Description: Photograph, black and white, 136 x 207 mm.

Date: 1960 - 1969

By: Thomas, Brian Dick Lauder, 1912-1977

Reference: C-121-024/029

Description: 6 ink and watercolour sketches depicting: The Patriarchs, The Risen Christ, Pentecost, and the Spread of the Church. C-121-028/028 are designs for windows endowed by the Riddiford and Vesty families. Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - [Window position inscribed in pen and then crossed out].; Verso - centre - [Titles] Quantity: 6 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour, 2 x (360 x 90 mm), on card 417 x 275 mm. Finding Aids: Shelf-list / Inventory available in Drawings and Prints..

By: Wood, Cecil Walter, 1878-1947

Reference: Plans-89-0220/0238

Description: Preliminary plans for the new cathedral of St Paul, Molesworth street, Wellington Quantity: 20 plan(s). Physical Description: Various media

Date: 1971

Reference: Eph-A-MUSIC-1971

Description: Includes programmes featuring: Includes: Company of Musical Players Inc proudly present "Music Hall '71". Programme / song book plus three typescript song sheets for extra songs. Printed by Futuna Press, Karori (2 copies) Kiwi listing 12. Entertainment arts guide, 16-29 March. National listing [1971] Count Basie and his orchestra, featuring vocalist Mary Stallings. Coming to Auckland. Two Town Hall shows, 9 February [1971]. Pamphlet. Count Basie and his orchestra, featuring vocalist Mary Stallings. Coming to Wellington. Two Town Hall shows, 10 February [1971]. Pamphlet. NZBC presents Alfred Brendel piano recital. Wellington Town Hall, 26 September 1971. Programme (2 copies) and promotional pamphlet (2 copies) Mattiwilda Dobbs recital. Auckland Festival, Town Hall, 17 May [1971]. Programme (2 copies) Julie Felix, New Zealand, March 1971. Photographic booklet with itinerary. Marion Gray, mezzo-contralto. 97 Barnard Street, Highland Park, Wellington 1. Promotional brochure, with photograph. NZBC presents John Lill piano recital. Wellington Town Hall, 16 May 1971. Programme. NZBC presents John Lill piano recital. Hamilton Founders' Theatre, 20 May 1971. Programme NZBC piano recital tour. 1970 Tchaikovsky prizewinning pianist the brilliant young Englishman John Lill fresh from his triumphs in Moscow. Hamilton, 20 May [1971]. Promotional pamphlet. Honor McKellar mezzo soprano; Ken Smith trumpet; Maurice Till piano. Recital programme 1971 "Earth and sky", by Jenny McLeod. Brochure with reviews and synopsis. NZBC presents John Mitchinson tenor recital, with Maurice Till. Wellington Terrace Studio, 19 September 1971. Flier / programme (2 copies) Oamaru Choral Society in association with the Dunedin Civic Orchestra (leader Joan Gardiner) presents scenes from "The song of Hiawatha", by Coleridge Taylor. Waitaki Girls' High School Hall, Oamaru. 6 November 1971. Programme. The NZBC presents two recitals of new music and poetry. 1971 Auckland Festival concerts, Radio Theatre lunchtime programmes, 20-21 May 1971. (Composers Ian McDonald, John Cousins, David Farquhar, John Ritchie, Lyell Cresswell, John Rimmer, Jack Body; performers Michael Redshaw (piano and harpsichord), Heather Macdonald (mezzo) Elizabeth Barnett (piano), Zita Outtrim (violin), Loretto Cunninghame (piano), Richard Giese (flute), Frank Gurr (clarinet), Gordon Skinner (bassoon), John Noble (bassoon), Albert McKinnon (trumpet), Michael Gibbs (trumpet, John McIvor (trombone), Neil Dixon (trombone), Valerie Rigg (violin), Anna Heald (violin), Angela Connal (violin), Amelia Skinner (flute), Ronald Weatherburn (bass clarinet), Gary Brain (percussion), Glynne Adams (viola), Douglas Mews (piano), Rosemary Mathers (piano), Dorothea Franchi (harp), William Dart (organ)) "Soiree musicale"; the Olivers [Robert and Andrea Oliver]. An evening of wine, cheese, music and poetry from the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries on the themes of women, wine and song. Music for oboe, bass viol, harpsichord and voice. [Wellington, 1971?]. Programme Palmerston North Centennial $1000 aria contest, under the auspices of the Manawatu Competitions Society in association with Dorian Society, Palmerston North Music Club, Manawatu Society of Registered Music Teachers, Palmerston North Civic Centre Association. Concert Chamber and Opera House, Palmerston North, 13-15 May 1971. Programme. Patricia Payne (contralto) and Maurice Till (piano). New Zealand concert tour 1971. Under Royal Overseas League auspices. Programme (2 copies) and pamphlet. Royal Overseas League. Outstanding artists on New Zealand tour, April - May 1971. Patricia Payne (voice) and Maurice Till (piano). Napier Boys' High School Hall, 3 May. Flyer only The new 1971 Andy Stewart Show with Jimmy Blue and his band, Mark Simpson, Arthur Easson, David barclay, Bert Shorthouse, Jennifer Shaw, Sidney Devine. Ron Dale, Johanna Fraser. J C Williamson Theatres and Kerridge Odeon presentation. Programme. Memorial concert Igor Stravinsky; a tribute from Wellington musicians. New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts Gallery, 15 August 1971. Programme (2 copies) NZBC presents George Thalben-Ball organ recital. St Paul's Cathedral Wellington, 29 May 1971. Programme and pamphlet / programme. Wanganui Chamber Music Society. Concert by Quartetto Polyfonico of Wellington. "Shangri-La", 2 March 1971. Programme Wellington Cathedral, Molesworth Street. Annual festival of carols by the combined choirs of the Wellington Branch of the Royal School of Church Music. Conductor Stanley Jackson; organist Richard Prothero. 4 December 1971. Programme. Wellington Primary Schools Music Festival Association. Music Festival. Wellington Town Hall, 20 October 1971. Conductor Laughton Pattrick; accompanist Joan Stevens. Programme. Louis Yffer, Maurice Till. Christchurch leading violinist, New Zealand premier accompanist. Only Christchurch solo concert. Civic Theatre 20 March 1971. Programme Quantity: 22 album(s) Album(s). 3 pamphlets / flyers. Physical Description: Printed programmes and flyers, up to octavo size, some illustrated.

Date: 2004

Reference: Eph-B-WAR-WI-Memorial-2004-02

Description: An order of service for the ceremony at St Paul's Cathedral Wellington. Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 16 pages, each 297 x 210 mm. Provenance: Acquired in 2004.

Date: 1980 - 1989

From: Opera-Technique Inc :[Ephemera and programmes for performances of opera. 1950-1990s]

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-OT-1980s

Description: Includes: 1980: Opera Technique presents "The bear", a play by A Chekhov; music by Sir William Walton. Lyrics by Paul Dehn. Newtown Centre, 1-3 May 1980. Programme 1981: Wellington Cathedral Autumn Festival. Opera-Technique in association with St Pauls presents "Joseph and the amazing technicolour dreamcoat", by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Produced by Alan Farquhar; musical director Laurel Asken. 20-23 May 1981. Programme (2 copies) 1983: Opera Technique Inc presents "Amahl and the night visitors", by Gian-Carlo Menotti. St Matthews Brooklyn, 27 November; Waiwhetu Methodist Church, 29 November; St David's Church Naenae, 30 November; St James Church Lower Hutt, 3 December; Seatoun Presbyterian Church, 4 December [1983]. Flier only 1984: Opera-Technique Inc by arrangement with Chappell & Co (N.Z.) Limited, presents an adaptation of Sigmund Romberg's "Desert song". Produced by Beverley Reid; musical director John Jerome. Wellington Repertory Theatre, 7-10 March [1984]. Programme (2 copies) Opera Technique Inc presents a double bill: Kurt Weill's "Down in the valley" (directed by Venessa Park); [and] "The Cadi outwitted", by C W Gluck (directed by Patricia Bond. Wellington Repertory Theatre, 26-29 September [1984]. Programme (2 copies) 1985: "Edwardiana", featuring music and song from the drawing rooms, concert halls and theatres from 1901-1914. Directed by Beverley Reid; musical director John Jerome. Wellington Repertory Theatre, 10-14 September [1985]. Programme (2 copies) "Naughty Marietta", a new book by Peter Quartermain; music by Victor Herbert. Directed by Richard Dyer. 7-16 March 1985. Programme (2 copies) 1986: Opera Technique Inc presents "Rose Marie", a romance of the Canadian Rockies, by Otto Harbach & Oscar Hammerstein. Directed by Richard Dyer. Wellington Repertory Theatre, 5-15 March [1986]. Programme, and flier (2 copies) Opera Technique presents "Fra Diavolo, the bandit chief", a three-act comic opera by Daniel Auber. Directed by Patrica Bond; musical direction Emily Mair and John Jerome. Newtown Community Theatre, 17-21 September [1986]. Programme (2 copies) and flier. 1987: Opera Technique Inc presents the musical "Bless the bride", by A P Herbert and Vivian Ellis. produced by Dennis Riley; musical director Cathryn Netherclift. Newtown Community Centre, 4-14 March 1987. Programme (2 copies) and flier. Opera-Technique Inc presents "The bohemian girl", by Alfred Bunn and Michael Balfe. Produced by Brian Roberts; musical director Fiona Knight. Newtown Community Centre, 15-19 September 1987. Programme 1988: Opera Technique Inc presents "Viva Mexico!", by Phil Park and Bernard Dunn. Directed by Alison Toomer; musical direction by Suzanne Dyer. Newtown Community Centre, 19-26 March 1988. Programme Opera-Technique Inc presents "The count of Luxembourg, by A M Willner and R Bodansky, music by Franz Lehar. Director Richard Dyer; musical director John Jerome. Newtown Community Theatre, 28 September - 2 October 1988. Programme 1989: Opera Technique Inc presents "The new moon", by Romberg and Hammerstein. Director Pat Bond; musical director John Jerome. Wellington Repertory Theatre, 8-18 March 1989. Programme (2 copies) and flier Opera-Technique Inc presents "Tarantara Tarantara; the lives and music of Gilbert and Sullivan", by Ian Taylor. Director Ingrid Prossor; musical direction Alison Scott. Wellington Repertory Theatre. 20-30 September 1989. Programme Quantity: 15 programmes. 1 flier. Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm. Provenance: Many programmes donated by Opera Technique trustees, 2007; two from the collection of Raymond Hedges, 2002.

Date: 1945

By: Ellis, Frederick Vincent, 1892-1961; Church of the Province of New Zealand. Diocese of Wellington

Reference: A-353-005/005-bb

Description: The exterior of the church from in front of the General Assembly Library and the north end of Parliament, looking towards the south entrance of the cathedral as it was proposed in the late 1930s to early 1940s by architect Cecil Wood. A number of details differ from the Cathedral's final appearance. Other Titles - Wellington Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - [Title and print number] Quantity: 29 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Etchings, 203 x 263 mm, on sheets, sizes varying around 270 x 320 mm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Papers-1925 - Transferred from MS-Papers-1925, from Series 21..

Date: 1969

By: King & Dawson (Firm)

Reference: Plans-89-0239/0242

Description: Quantity: 4 plan(s). Physical Description: Diazo prints Provenance: Donation: Diocese of Wellington, 1989

Date: 1938-1939, 1998

By: Dawson, Eric Vernon, 1914-1998

Reference: MS-Papers-6707

Description: The papers comprise statements made by Dawson in Jul and Nov 1998 in which he attempts to set the record straight about controversy over the design of Wellington Cathedral. He discusses the background to the cathedral building project, the various people involved and refers in particular to criticisms made by Roy Wilson of Warren and Mahoney. Also included is a correspondence file, mostly of letters between Christchurch architect, Cecil Wood, and Wellington Cathedral's Canon Malcolm, on various aspects of the proposed design (1938-1939). Source of title - Supplied Dawson, of King & Dawson, was appointed architect of Wellington Cathedral about 1959 following Robert Munro's death and continued until 1984 when he retired. Quantity: 2 folder(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and typescripts

Date: 1970 - 1985

By: Thomas, Brian Dick Lauder, 1912-1977

Reference: C-121-028/029

Description: 2 ink and watercolour sketches depicting the Spread of the Church, arranged vertically. C-121-028/028 are designs for windows endowed by the Riddiford and Vesty families. Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - [Window position inscribed in pen and then crossed out].; Verso - centre - [Titles] Quantity: 2 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour, 2 x (360 x 90 mm), on card 417 x 275 mm. Finding Aids: Shelf-list / Inventory available in Drawings and Prints..

Date: 1938 - 1940

By: Wood, Cecil Walter, 1878-1947

Reference: C-121-001

Description: Perspective drawing showing pulpit, organ, some pews, and 5 figures, all through archway. Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - Looking towards ^ the War / Memorial Chapel. Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil and watercolour, 522 x 380 mm. Finding Aids: Shelflist / Inventory available in Drawings and Prints.. Transfers: transferred from MSS, 1989?.

Date: 1965-1984

From: Coleridge, Kathleen Anne, 1944-: Collection

Reference: PAColl-7851

Description: Collection comprises: Photographs of Choir of Wellington Cathedral of St Paul, 1977-1984 Photograph of 1914 Maudslay motor car originally owned by C J S Harcourt. Quantity: 3 colour original photographic print(s). 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Dye coupler prints

Date: 1938 - 1940

By: Wood, Cecil Walter, 1878-1947

Reference: C-121-002

Description: Shows view looking towards chapel altar, with screen partitions, pews, altar, roof lantern, ceiling details, and heraldic shield carving at top of archway. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - Internal View / War Memorial Chapel. Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil, 520 x 357 mm. Finding Aids: Shelflist / Inventory available in Drawings and Prints..

Date: 1980 - 1989

Reference: Eph-B-OPERA-OT-1980s

Description: Includes: 1981: "Joseph and the amazing technicolour [sic] dreamcoat". Auditions 21-22 February [1981]. Invitation sheet (2 copies) The Cathedral goes rock! Opera-Technique Inc in association with Wellington Cathedral and the Autumn Festival presents "Joseph and the amazing technicolour [technicolor] dreamcoat", a rock opera by Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber. St Paul's Cathedral, 20-23 May [1981]. Flier (2 copies, one handcoloured) 1983: "Amahl and the night visitors" by Gian-Carlo Menotti. Producer Diana Helen; musical director Nina Sellwood. Various churches, 27 November - 4 December [1983]. Programme / flier. Also includes flier announcing auditions, in the Ballet Company's rooms, 42 Vivian Street, 10 September [1983]. Opera Technique presents highlights from Oscar Straus' delicious comic opera "The chocolate soldier". Staging: Bev Reid. Wellington Repertory Theatre, 26-28 May [1983]. Programme flier and promotional leaflet (2 copies) Opera-Technique Inc proudly presents "Edwardiana" featuring music and song from the drawing rooms, concert halls & theatres, from 1901-1914. Directed by Beverley Reid; musical director John Jerome. 10-14 September [1983]. Flier only 1984: Opera-Technique Inc presents an adaption of Sigmund Romberg's "Desert song". Producer Beverley Reid; musical director John Jerome. Wellington Repertory Theatre, 7-10 March [1984]. Flier (3 copies, colours differing) Opera Technique Inc presents a double bill: Kurt Weill's "Down in the valley" (producer Venessa Park; music Ross Gandar); and Gluck's "The cadi outwitted" (Producer Pat Bond; music John Jerome). Wellington Repertory Theatre, 26-29 September [1984]. Flier only 1985: Opera-Technique Inc presents Victor Herbert's enchanting operetta "Naughty Marietta". Producer Richard Dyer; musical director Cathie Netherclift. Wellington Repertory Theatre, 7-16 March 1985. Flier only Opera-Technique Inc proudly presents "Edwardiana", featuring the music and song from the drawing rooms, concert halls & theatres from 1901-1014. Directed by Beverley Reid; musical director John Jerome. Wellington Repertory Theatre, 10-14 Sept [1985]. Green flyer only 1988: Opera-Technique Inc presents "The count of Luxembourg". Directed by Richard Dyer; musical director by John Jerome; choreography by Peter Williamson. Newtown Community Theatre, 28 September - 2 October 1988. Yellow flyer (2 copies) Opera-Technique Inc. You're invited to "Christmas with the Count" - extracts from recent production of "The Count of Luxembourg" to be followed by Christmas carols. MADSOC Hall, 130 Grant Road, 10 December 1988. Flier / invitation Opera-Technique presents! Viva Mexico. Newtown Community Theatre, 19-26 March [1988]. Pink flyer 1989: Opera Technique Inc presents "The new moon", by Romberg & Hammerstein. Director Pat Bond; musical director John Jerome. Wellington Repertory Theatre, 8-18 March 1989. Flier; and members' "keep-in-touch list" Quantity: 16 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photocopies and photolithographs, sizes varying up to 330 mm. Provenance: Donated by Trustees of Opera-Technique Inc, 2007 Transfers: Material from 2007 provenance also housed at Manuscripts 2007-042 and at PA-Group-00057..

Date: 1956

By: Munro, Robert Clarence, -1959

Reference: Plans-84-1140

Description: Details of Anglican Cathedral, Wellington including east level of Lady Chapel Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Robt C Munro ANZIA ARIBA. The late Cecil W Wood FNZIA ARIBA Associated Architects 93 Worcester St, West Christchurch Quantity: 1 plan(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour drawing on brownish paper

Date: 1971 - 1990

From: Shore Bennett, Beverley, 1928- :[Group of 55 design drawings for leadlight windows, 1970-1996].

By: Shore Bennett, Beverley Doris, 1928-

Reference: A-324-006

Description: Design consists of two panels. Partially abstract designs showing a small mandala with Christ crucified in a sky above wheat ears, in the left panel, and the Risen Christ offering bread, in the right panel. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Beverley Shore Bennett M.A.G., F.M.G.P. 1971-90; Recto - bottom left - [Title]; Verso - top right - Designed as part of Ambulatory set in 1971. Finally re-drawn & made by Stephen Belanger-Taylor in 1990 - in Geraldine. Quantity: 2 watercolour(s) (stuck to one card).. Physical Description: Watercolours, 140 x 53 mm, mounted on card 225 x 175 mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1998.

Date: 1961

By: Sheppard, Fergus George Frederick, 1908-1997

Reference: Plans-80-2061

Description: Shows south and north elevation of the Wellington Diocesan Office Quantity: 1 plan(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing on cream paper