Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949

Date: 1860s-1949

From: Mackrell, Brent fl 2012: Photographs

By: Burton Brothers (Dunedin, N.Z.); Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949; Harding, William James, 1826-1899; Johnston, Owen, active 1940-1987; New Zealand Railways. Publicity Branch

Reference: PA1-o-1038

Description: Contains photographs of a Maori group at Wanganui, Te Rangitahau of Waitahanui, inscription at Wairaka meeting house (Whakatane), Pohaturoa Rock (Whakatane), Tainui anchor stone at Mokau, Matahourua anchor stone at Dominion Museum, Tokomaru anchor stone at New Plymouth Museum, hui at Rangitukua (March 1945), Ngarimu hui at Ruatoria (1943), hui at Hiruharama (1945), Tahi hohepa at Otukou (1947), reception to Field-Marshall Montgomery at Ohinemutu (1947), Sir Apirana Ngata speaking at erection of Porourangi meeting house (Waiomatatini), scenes in Parihaka, and Sir Peter Buck at Te Araroa (March 1949). The photographers represented are W J Harding, A P Godber, Burton Brothers, Owen Johnston, and the New Zealand Railways Publicity Department. A number of images were provided by the Alexander Turnbull Library. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Graphic drawing book 23 x 31 cm

Date: ca 1920

From: Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949 :Collection of albums, prints and negatives

Reference: 1/2-005078-G

Description: Albert, Laura and Phyllis sitting on the steps to their verandah at Silverstream with William standing next to them. Photographer was Albert Godber. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Half plate glass negative

From: Godber, Albert Percy, 1876-1949 :[Drawings of Maori rafter patterns or kowhaiwhai] [1939?]-1947

By: Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949

Reference: E-302-q-2

Description: Kowhaiwhai patterns from a range of named sources, including Otaki (Rangiatea Church) Exhibited in 'Petone Days; Photographs by Percy Godber 1900-1920 (Exhibition)' Quantity: 33 watercolour(s) on 11 pages. Physical Description: Ink and watercolour 248 x 310 mm in sketchbook

Date: ca 1881

From: Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949 :Collection of albums, prints and negatives

By: Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949

Reference: PAColl-3039-1-024

Description: Parihaka at the time of the attack by armed constabulary with Te Whiti's marae on the slight rise in the background. Photograph copied by Godber probably from an original by Collis. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1942

From: Godber, Albert Percy, 1876-1949 :[Drawings of Maori rafter patterns or kowhaiwhai] [1939?]-1947

By: Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949

Reference: E-302-q-5

Description: Kowhaiwhai patterns from a range of named sources, including Arawa, Taumarunui, Ranana (Whanganui River), Rotoiti, Ngaruawahia, Mokai, Tuparoa, Tikitiki Church. The date 28/5/42 appears in the inside front cover. On analogy with volume 4, this is probably the date of starting volume 5. Quantity: 23 watercolour(s) on 9 pages. Physical Description: Ink and watercolour 248 x 310 mm in sketchbook

Date: [1934]

By: Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949

Reference: MS-0850

Description: Quantity: 1 volume(s) (5 numbered pages). Physical Description: Ms (24 cm; red linen)

From: Godber, Albert Percy, 1876-1949 :[Drawings of Maori rafter patterns or kowhaiwhai] [1939?]-1947

By: Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949

Reference: E-302-q-1

Description: Kowhaiwhai patterns from a range of named sources, including Gisborne, Waipiro Bay, Arawa patterns, Waiapu River, Tuhoe patterns, Ohinemutu. Exhibited in 'Petone Days; Photographs by Percy Godber 1900-1920 (Exhibition)' Quantity: 31 watercolour(s) on 11 pages. Physical Description: Ink and watercolour 248 x 310 mm in sketchbook

Date: 1940 - 1942

From: Godber, Albert Percy, 1876-1949 :[Drawings of Maori rafter patterns or kowhaiwhai] [1939?]-1947

By: Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949

Reference: E-302-q-4

Description: Kowhaiwhai patterns from a range of named sources, including Ohinemutu, Te Kuiti, Te Puke, Murupara, Putiki, Ohau, Rotorua, Ruatoria, Rotorua, Tokaanu. The first page is Godber's own ' Suggested design for a memorial archway at a bridge", using kowhaiwhai patterns for decoration. Presumed to have been done from 1940 to 1942. The first image is dated 23.7.40 and the last is dated 25.5.42 Quantity: 33 watercolour(s) on 11 pages. Physical Description: Ink and watercolour 248 x 310 mm in sketchbook

Date: ca 1920

By: Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949

Reference: 1/2-002756-F

Description: An old whare puni built in a cruciform shape at Tiroa with a man crouching near the door. Photographed by Albert Percy Godber. The original film negative is filed at APG-1941-1/4-F, photographed by Albert Percy Godber. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film copy negative

Date: 1840-1950

From: Mackrell, Brent fl 2012: Photographs

By: Angas, George French, 1822-1886; Burton Brothers (Dunedin, N.Z.); Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949; Heron, George Charles, 1923-1972; Johnston, Owen, active 1940-1987; New Zealand Railways. Publicity Branch; Palmer, Albert Noel, 1920-1972; Raine, William Hall, 1892-1955

Reference: PA1-o-1036

Description: Contains photographs and photographic copies of paintings illustrating Te Rangihaeata's house on Mana Island, Waitahanui Pa at Lake Taupo, meeting houses at Waihi (Taupo), Wairoa, Te Wairoa (Rotorua), Otaki, Ohinemutu, Morrinsville, Waiomatatini, Pokai, Whakarewarewa, Tokaanu, Koroniti and Thames. Also shown are a gateway at Te Teko and the gateway to a church at Nuhaka. The artists and photographers represented are G F Angas, A P Godber, A N Palmer, William Hall Raine, George Heron, Owen Johnston, E Edwards, and the New Zealand Railways Publicity Department. A number of images were provided by the Alexander Turnbull Library. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Graphic drawing book 23 x 31 cm

Date: 1920s-1930s?

From: Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949 :Collection of albums, prints and negatives

Reference: APG-2113-1/2-G

Description: View of the photographer, Albert Percy Godber and his wife Laura at their home in Whiteman's Valley Road, Silverstream. A bridge across the stream is partially visible lower left, and the path to the house is lined with rustic fencing. In the two gables are small carvings in Maori style, carved by A P Godber. Laura Godber is standing on the verandah, while A P Godber is standing below outside the fence. Photograph taken by Albert Percy Godber. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6.5 x 4.75 inches

From: Godber, Albert Percy, 1876-1949 :[Drawings of Maori rafter patterns or kowhaiwhai] [1939?]-1947

By: Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949

Reference: E-302-q-8

Description: Kowhaiwhai patterns from Kiropiri Pa and Tawhitinui, Whanganui River. Godber died in 1949, hence the large number of empty pages in this sketchbook. Quantity: 3 watercolour(s) on 1 page. Physical Description: Ink and watercolour 248 x 310 mm in sketchbook

Date: [192-]

From: North, Esther Mary, 1892-1968: Photographs

By: Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949

Reference: PAColl-7159-12-1

Description: Group posed on the foundations of Frank Phillips' house in Blue Mountains Road, Silverstream, taken ca late 1920s by A P Godber. Shows an unidentified man, Frank Phillips, Miss I Ecclesfield, Miss M Ecclesfield, Miss Williams, and Miss E M North. Inscriptions: Verso - top left - from- H. and B. Griffith, 45 Blue Mts. Road, Silverstream.; Verso - centre - Pic 46-2 25cms x to scale; Verso - centre - (At site of Mr Phillips House) Unknown man Mr Frank Phillips Miss I. Ecclesfield Miss M Ecclesfield Miss Williams Miss E M North; Verso - bottom right - A. P. Godber.; Verso - bottom left - 100% Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 63 x 10.2 cm

Date: 1942?

From: Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949 :Collection of albums, prints and negatives

Reference: 1/4-039145-G

Description: Albert Percy Godber standing beside the carving of a Maori figure which he has completed, holding carving tools. Inscribed on the carving are the words "Tiakina tou arero kei kino ou ngutu. Arerotahi". This image is a copy negative taken by Albert Percy Godber from an original print photographed by himself. An original print of this image is in Godber Album Vol 100, p 99 (PA1-o-194) Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.25 x 3.25 inches

Date: 1880s - 1960, 1974

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

By: Burton Brothers (Dunedin, N.Z.); Muir & Moodie (Firm); Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949; Barnicoat, John Wallis, 1814-1905

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-041

Description: Photographs of places and personalities, made for publication in the New Zealand Free Lance. Includes Maori portraits and groups on marae, including the Duke and Duchess of York meeting Maui Pomare in 1927. Includes a photograph of the crowded deck of the `Waikere' a few minutes before the boat struck land in Dusky Sound in 1910. Also photographs of knighthood being confered upon George Richardson in Samoa; an archaeological site near Rotorua; Kumara, Westland, in 1886; Empire Day celebrations 1905; the first annual apprentice exam held at the Hutt shops, Hutt Valley, in 1930; and sketches of Riccarton House, Canterbury, made by J W Barnicoat in 1844 and R Park circa 1859. Photographers include Burton Bros, Muir & Moodie and Paul Popper. Quantity: 30 b&w original photographic print(s).

From: Godber, Albert Percy, 1876-1949 :[Drawings of Maori rafter patterns or kowhaiwhai] [1939?]-1947

By: Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949

Reference: E-302-q-7

Description: Kowhaiwhai patterns from a range of named sources, including Maunga-Pohatu, Whakarewarewa, Porirua, Rotorua, Wairoa, Ohinemutu, Uenuku-Mai-Rarotonga, Te Puke, Otukou. Quantity: 24 watercolour(s) on 8 pages. Physical Description: Ink and watercolour 248 x 310 mm in sketchbook

Date: 1924

From: Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949 :Collection of albums, prints and negatives

Reference: APG-1293-1/2-b-F

Description: Toa Rangatira (whare puni) at Takapuwahia, Porirua, in 1924. The photographer, Albert Percy Godber and a young boy are seated in the front porch. The boy is identified as Fred Castle. Photograph taken by Albert Percy Godber. This image is a film negative copy taken from the page in Godber album Vol 109, p 204 (PA1-q-102) Inscriptions: Album page - Toa Rangatira. Maori wharepuni. Porirua. 1924.; Album page - bottom centre - Fred Castle Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative 12.50 x 10.00 cm

Date: [ca 1919-ca 1920s], 1950

From: Binney, Judith Te Tomairangi o te Aroha (Dame), 1940-2011: Collection

By: Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949

Reference: PAColl-9928-27

Description: Loose prints from album and album pages at PA1-o-1818, PAColl-9928-25 and PAColl-9928-26, chiefly images relating to the Presbyterian mission in the Whakatane District, taken circa 1919 to circa 1920s by unidentified photographers. Also four postcards taken in Rotorua district circa 1920s including Whakarewarewa village. Also two school group portraits taken 1950 and circa 1950 of Maori school girls, possibly from Turakina Maori Girls' College. The images show, chiefly unidentified, Maori children and adults, also people working for, or visiting, the mission. Pictures include: - groups of Maori school children, some outside school buildings, some with teachers. A P Godber photographed one of these groups at Te Whaiti school. - Rev John George Laughton wearing Maori shoulder cape. - group outside the manse, Maungapohatu. - portrait of young Maori girls Merihi Tamahou and Rawhina Ripaki, taken January 1920. Relationship complexity - Some of these images, and information regarding them, may be found in an article published in Te Ao Hou, Number 73, July 1973, pages 27 to 34, titled 'Memories of Waiohau' by E E Little. A copy is filed in the Binney backfile in Photographic Archive. Quantity: 81 b&w original photographic print(s). 3 b&w photo-mechanical print(s).

Date: [ca 1918-1970s]

From: Henderson, James McLeod, 1925-2013 : Photographs relating to the Ratana movement

By: Auckland weekly news (Newspaper); Dominion (Newspaper); Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949; Raine, William Hall, 1892-1955; Tesla Studios; Westra, Ans, 1936-2023; Whites Aviation Ltd

Reference: PA1-q-1157

Description: Album relating to the history of the Ratana Church, most likely compiled by James Henderson, 1918-1974. Contains scenes from the Ratana movement, some with accompanying notes. Buildings shown in photographs include the Ratana home and two halls at Ratana Pa (Piki te Kaha and Whare Marama) in 1922, a later image of the halls combined with three others as Te Manuao circa 1937, the interior of the Whare Maori museum (with faith healing articles), Te Temepara O Te Haahi Ratana (exterior and interior images), the Ratana Church at Te Hapua, an aerial image of Ratana Pa in 1846, a montage of images from Ratana circa 1939, and stacks of mail requesting healing waiting for response. Events featured are the opening of Te Omeka Pa, Matamata, in 1937, the opening of Te Manuao in 1938, and the funeral of T W Ratana in 1939. Also contains an image of a 1921 faith healing camp in Wanganui. Contains portraits of Tahupotiki Wiremu Ratana, photographed at a number of times from age 44 onwards, and Ratana family members Maata [Te Reo Hura], Matiu, Te Omeka, Te Urumanao (Te Whaea), Piki Huia, Rawinia (Winnie) and Te Arepa. Other identified figures include Maori Affairs Minister Frank Langstone, Mete Keepa, Patu Pere, Tangi te Pere [Makere?], Maori Affairs Minister Koro Wetere, Japanese visitor Daisy Nakada, Ralph and Flora Love, Tapihana Dobby Paikea and Maudi Rakatairi. Portraits of Maori politicians are also included, with Nga Koata E Wha (The Four Quarter) group photographs showing Paraire Paikea, Tiaki Omana (Jack Ormond), Haami Tokouru Ratana, Eruera Tirikatene, Tini Whetu Marama Tirikatene-Sullivan, Matiu Rata, Paraone Rewiti, and Iriaka Ratana, identified in various group and individual portraits. Tirikatene-Sullivan is also shown with her newborn baby and husband. Group images show Ratana constable Tiaki Rennie (Jack) with unidentified Ratana waitresses, a Ratana kapa haka group in ca 1934, Te Reo Puriwiritua brass band having their instruments blessed, unidentified Morehu, and Awhina (sisters) of the Ratana Church. Photographers identified include Tesla Studios, William Hall Raine, Auckland Weekly News, Z A Morton, Ans Westra, James McLeod Henderson, Dominion Newspaper, Percy Albert Godber, Whites Aviation, and [Pix?] Additional material includes newspapers clippings, a ca 1950 annotated illustration in coloured pencil and pen of the Pictorial History of the Ratana Church and the development of the Ratana Sign, a photocopy of church symbols, and a copy of a painting of Ratana holding the bible and Te Tiriti O Waitangi by Paula Novak. Pamphlet on The Treaty of Waitangi, statistics relating to Maori Religious Professions from the 1976 Census, and two copies of Ratana newsletter Te Whetu Marama from May-April 1973 and January 1974 and a photocopy of the cover from September 1955. Arrangement: Album contains two pages where film negatives and prints were attached with tape to annotated backing paper. These have been separated for conservation reasons and the material rehoused. Photographic prints and paper stored in interleaved acid free folders and negatives rehoused and stored in negative store. Photocopy of original page inserted in original sleeve to show original order and arrangement. Quantity: 1 album(s) red clearfile containing b&w original photographic prints, 8 photo mechanical prints, 5 b&w copy photographic prints, 4 b&w original photographic negatives, 1 b&w digital photographic print, 1 colour digital photographic print, and papers and cuttings. Physical Description: Silver gelatin photoprints, photo mechanical prints

From: Godber, Albert Percy, 1876-1949 :[Drawings of Maori rafter patterns or kowhaiwhai] [1939?]-1947

By: Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949

Reference: E-302-q-9

Description: Kowhaiwhai patterns from a range of named sources, including Ohinemutu, Te Puke, Murupara, Tikitiki, Ngaruawahia, Rotoiti, Arawa, Te Ore Ore Some of these patterns may be of earlier drawings. The numbers repeat numbers in the main sketchbooks and are in random order. Quantity: 12 watercolour(s) on 6 pages. Physical Description: Ink and watercolour, 137 x 305 mm in sketchbook