Born Berlin. Studied at Charlottenburg University. Emigrated to NZ in 1939. Architect; working with Town Planning Division with the Ministry of Works, Wellington. Husband of Esther Einhorn
Einhorn, Helmut, 1911-1988
Einhorn, Helmut, 1911-1988 :[Preparatory sketches for Wellington kaleidoscope, for Este...
Date: 1981 - 1985
By: Einhorn, Helmut, 1911-1988; Einhorn, Jule, 1945-; Einhorn, Barbara, active 1944-2014
Reference: C-157-002/003
Description: Includes sketches of the facade of an old house, and a view of a square surrounded by buildings. The former is reproduced in the sketchbook at E-109-f, page 54, the latter on page 32. There is another version of the facade of the old house at B-181-032 Quantity: 2 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink and felt pen drawings, sizes varying Transfers: Collection as a whole was received by Photographic Archive; material transferred from there.
Helmut Einhorn - Papers relating to the Hokitika Free Public Library
Date: 1969-1971
From: Einhorn family : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-9638-04
Description: Includes correspondence and other papers relating to the replacement of the Hokitika Free Public Library Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, printed matter
Einhorn, Helmut, 1911-1988 :Wellington kaleidoscope, for Ester. 31 Oct 1985 [1979-1985]
Date: 1979 - 1985
By: Einhorn, Helmut, 1911-1988; Einhorn, Jule, 1945-; Einhorn, Barbara, active 1944-2014
Reference: E-109-f
Description: Includes sketches of Wellington streets and buildings, including figures in landscapes and interior settings. Includes orchestra members in the Michael Fowler Centre. Quantity: 1 sketchbook(s). Physical Description: Photocopies in spiral-bound sketchbook, 300 x 420 mm. Transfers: Collection as a whole was received by Photographic Archive; material transferred from there.
Correspondence and other papers
Date: [1949-1955]
From: New Zealand Student Labour Federation : Records
Reference: MS-Papers-7602-1
Description: Inward and outward correspondence; identified correspondents entered under Name below Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Helmut Einhorn - Papers relating to his house in Donald Street, Karori, Wellington
Date: 1959-1965
From: Einhorn family : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-9638-02
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts
Einhorn, Helmut, 1911-1988 :[Preparatory sketches for Wellington kaleidoscope, for Este...
Date: 1979 - 1985
By: Einhorn, Helmut, 1911-1988; Einhorn, Jule, 1945-; Einhorn, Barbara, active 1944-2014
Reference: B-181-001/034
Description: Includes sketches of Wellington streets and buildings, including figures in landscapes and interior settings. Quantity: 34 drawing(s). Physical Description: Crayon, watercolour, pencil and felt pen drawings, sizes varying Provenance: Donated by Jule and Barbara Einhorn, Palmerston North and England, in 2009. Transfers: Collection as a whole was received by Photographic Archive; material transferred from there.
Einhorn, Helmut, 1911-1988 :Friends of Bolton St Cemetery Scheme plan showing extension...
Date: 1983
By: Einhorn, Helmut, 1911-1988
Reference: Plans-90-0462/0465
Description: Details of Longitudinal Section A-A showing additional 21.5 level and ramps showing Reserve Bank, Mowbray Street and walkway to Wakefield Grave area and foot bridge; Plan of intermediate and lower level with car park details. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Drawn on behalf of Friends of Bolton St. Cemetery by H Einhorn FNZIA; MNZPI, FNZILA. March 83. Quantity: 4 plan(s). Physical Description: Ink drawings on celluloid paper and white paper Provenance: Donated by the Friends of Bolton Street Cemetery, 1990. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-0981 - Material from the same provenance is at MS-Group-0981..
Daniels, John Richard Sinclair 1939- : Papers relating to the Friends of Bolton Street ...
Date: [1977-1990]
By: Daniels, John Richard Sinclair, 1939-2018
Reference: 97-077
Description: Comprises personal records of Daniels' association with the Friends of Bolton Street Cemetery (1977-1990) and includes minutes, reports, memos, newsletters and other material relating to the preservation of the cemetery and redevelopment of the area Source of title - Supplied Relationship complexity - MS-Papers-2260, Margaret Alington, contains transcripts of gravestones in the cemetery Daniels was actively associated with the Friends and these papers are his personal files of this involvement. Committee members included Hugh Fullarton, Helmut Einhorn, Margaret Alington, V Bogle, L Buick-Constable, B Krebs, A McCormick, G Morris, Patricia Adams, R Miller, Rachel Brown, Ann Burnett, Garry Morris, John Murray and Mac MacCormick. Quantity: 9 folder(s). 0.30 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter (some duplicated, some photocopies) Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mr J Daniels, Khandallah, Wellington, Mar 1997
Helmut Einhorn - Papers relating to New Zealand town planning and infrastructure landsc...
Date: 1969-1973
From: Einhorn family : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-9638-03
Description: Includes plans, pamphlets and other ephemeral matter Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, photos and printed matter
Helmut Einhorn - Papers relating to the Town Planning division of the Ministry of Works
Date: 1946-1953
From: Einhorn family : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-9638-07
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, photographs and printed matter
Bolton Street Memorial Park : A Picture book
Date: [198-]
From: Friends of Bolton Street Cemetery : Records
By: Friends of Bolton Street Memorial Park
Reference: MS-Papers-7060
Description: Mockup of `Bolton Street Memorial Park Wellington. A Picture book from many sources', prepared by the Friends of the Bolton Street Cemetery, commentary by Margaret Alington. The illustrations, comprising photographs and line drawings, were contributed by Helmut Einhorn. For a number of reasons publication of this proposed booklet did not proceed. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, sketches and photographs (photocopies)
Visual material
Date: 1980s
From: Alington, Margaret Hilda, 1920-2012 : Papers
Reference: MSI-Papers-7285
Description: Rubbing of Te Ropiha Moturoa's grave in Bolton Street Cemetery taken by Helmut Einhorn in the 1980s with notes by Alington; and photocopy of engraving of Captain James Cook (1777) Relationship complexity - Photogrpahic Archive hold photographs of the headstone Quantity: 1 folder(s) (two pieces).
Helmut Einthorn - Papers relating to a historical tour of Thorndon
Date: 1968-1978
From: Einhorn family : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-9638-06
Description: Includes photographs of historic houses Einhorn was involved in developing and taking this tour Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, photographs and printed matter
Einhorn, Helmut, 1911-1988 :Friends of Bolton St Cemetery Scheme plan showing extension...
Date: 1983
By: Einhorn, Helmut, 1911-1988; St. Andrew's on the Terrace (Church : Wellington, N.Z.)
Reference: Plans-2010-042-001/004
Description: Includes plan of park on Mowbray Street, with plantings shown (unnamed). Shows details of longitudinal sections A-A and B-B. Also includes plan of upper, intermediate and lower level with car park details. Quantity: 4 plan(s). Physical Description: Photocopies, some with coloured pencil additions, sizes varying Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-1000 - Other material of the same provenance is housed at MS-Group-1000..
Interview with Helmut and Ester Einhorn
Date: 18-21 Dec 1984
From: European refugees to New Zealand - oral history interviews
By: Einhorn, Ester, 1913-2010; Einhorn, Helmut, 1911-1988
Reference: OHInt-0009/05
Description: In a joint interview, Mr and Mrs Einhorn describe their life and some of their background in Germany and their decision to leave in 1939. They talk about: reasons for choosing New Zealand, their marriage before leaving (Feb 1939); voyage to New Zealand and experiences of life in New Zealand as technically enemy aliens during World War II. They recall in detail their impressions of New Zealand life as against life in Germany; relationships with other refugees, and Helmut Einhorn's subsequent career as an architect. Refs to coffee shop `French Maid' on Lambton Quay (after Stewart Dawsons on the left hand side). Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Wellington Other - Very little biographical information given Interviewer(s) - Dr Ann Beaglehole Venue - Wellington Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-003799-OHC-003801 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 interview(s) (joint). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-1612.
Einhorn family :Photographs
Date: 1936-[ca 1980]
By: Einhorn family; Einhorn, Barbara, active 1944-2014; Einhorn, Jule, 1945-
Reference: PA-Group-00573
Description: Photographs relating to the architectural career of Helmut Einhorn Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 4 album(s) Album(s). 1934 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Photograph albums, transparencies Provenance: Donated by Barbara & Jule Einhorn, 2009 Transfers: Collection as a whole received by Photographic Archive; material transferred to other sections from there - To Manuscripts & Archives - Einhorn, Helmut, 1911-1988; Specifications and other papers (MS-Papers-9337) - To Drawings & Prints Collection - folder of drawings - To Ephemera Collection - We the people; an exhibition poster (Eph-C-PHOTO-EXHIBITION-1955-01).
Papers relating to the Architectural Centre (Wellington)
Date: 1996-1997
From: Einhorn family : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-9638-10
Description: Contain papers of Hulmut and Ester Einhorn Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, photographs and printed matter
Einhorn, Helmut, 1911-1988: Plans, sketchbooks, drawings, and photographs
Date: [ca 1930s-1989]
By: Einhorn, Helmut, 1911-1988; Einhorn, Jule, 1945-
Reference: ATL-Group-00233
Description: Collection of plans, including of the Einhorn house in various stages, original drawings, photographs, a sketchbook, and an album of copies of drawings depicting scenes and buildings in Wellington with associated typescript manuscript material. Title supplied by Library Quantity: 36 plan(s). 2 sketchbook(s). 54 drawing(s). 2 folder(s). 3 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Multi-format collection, comprising plans, sketches, photographs, and manuscript material.
Einhorn family : Papers
Date: 1918-2005
By: Einhorn family
Reference: MS-GROUP-1852
Description: Loose specifications, calculations, correspondence permits and other papers relating to the construction and alteration of houses in Donald Street, Glenbervie Terrace and to other houses in the Wellington region Also school reports for Ester and Helmut Einhorn issued by the schools they attended in Germany and correspondence relating to their efforts, as Jews, to emigrate from Germany to a country willing to accept them just prior to the outbreak of World War Two. Source of title - Supplied by Library Quantity: 23 folder(s). 0.23 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donation, Barbara and Jule Einhorn, 2009, 2010, 2014 (A2014-134) Transfers: From Photographic Archive - PA-Group-00573.
Helmut Einhorn - Historic places - General
Date: [ca 1974]
From: Einhorn family : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-9638-08
Description: Miscellaneous papers and photographs relating to historical places Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, photographs and printed matter