Beard, James Albert, 1924-2017

Date: 1990

By: New Zealand Heritage and Conservation Trust; Beard, James Albert, 1924-2017

Reference: PA-Group-00735

Description: Photographs of all the houses in Harper Street which were intended to be part of a designated conservation project. Source of title - Title supplied by Library The project for which this study was made failed to get financial support from the New Zealand Historic Places Trust, the Wellington City Council, and the Newtown Progressive Association. As a result it was abandoned and the Wellington Conservation Trust was unable to continue. Quantity: 47 colour original photographic print(s) colour original photographic print(s). 10 colour original negative(s) comprising 37 images. Physical Description: Photographic prints, film negatives

Date: 1969 - 1970

By: Eiby, George Allison, 1918-1992; Beard, James Albert, 1924-2017

Reference: Plans-90-1427/1435

Description: Consists of floor plans, a drawing, and elevations, showing positioning of furniture and shape of stage space for this production. Some show 4 ft flat from Richard III, to be adapted for this production. Plan-90-1433 is signed by J. A. Beard along one side, possibly later. "The Cocktail party" was performed from 31 July to 8 August 1970 (see programme in Ephemera B UNITY 1970). "Richard III" appears to have been performed a little later (see MS papers of Unity Theatre). Other Titles - Doctor's office, \"The Cocktail party\". Other Titles - Drawing room, \"The Cocktail party\". Quantity: 9 plan(s). Physical Description: Plans, some pencil, some ink, and some ink and watercolour, various sizes.

Date: 1942

From: James Beard & Company :[Architectural plans and drawings. 1960-1990s?]

By: Beard, James Albert, 1924-2017

Reference: Plans-2009-082-001

Description: Set of measured drawings shows an elevation of the entire doorway, a plan of the doorway, sections through the impost of the arch, the moulding and the door panels; and details of the column, frieze, upper door panel, centre panel and lower panel. Rubber stamp at top centre indicates that this drawing was completed as part of work submitted in completion of a course of study at the New Zealand University. The examiner has written the word Excellent beside the stamp. Quantity: 1 plan(s). Physical Description: Ink drawings on sheet, 620 x 860 mm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - Ms-Group-1803 - Other material of the same provenance is housed at Ms-Group-1803, and in the Photographic Archive.

Date: 1954 - 1976 - 1990 - 1968

From: James Beard & Company :[Architectural plans and drawings. 1960-1990s?]

By: Gabites and Beard (Firm)

Reference: Plans-2009-082-011/043

Description: Includes subdivision plans prepared by Gabites & Beard, mostly about the late 1950s and early 1960s. Some plans relate to drainage through the property of Squadron Leader Faircloth, and other adjacent properties show names of owners, W F C King, J R Leatham and J R Page. Some plans are based on the survey drawings of M W J Larkin. Quantity: 33 plan(s). Physical Description: Pencil and ink drawings on draughting paper and tissue paper, sizes varying Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - Ms-Group-1803 - Other material of the same provenance is housed at Ms-Group-1803, and in the Photographic Archive.

Date: 1950-1986

By: Beard, James Albert, 1924-2017

Reference: fMS-Papers-8098

Description: File (cof/1 and 2) opened in 1950 in a parody of the Government office records system to complement the formation of a coffee club in opposition to the `tea lady' system in the Government Architect's Office, Ministry of Works. Included are lists of participants, memos, newsletters, notices etc. Source of title - Supplied by Library Accompanying material - Letter from donor giving background to the club Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and typescripts Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mr J Beard, Wellington, Sep 2004

Date: 2001

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

By: Beard, James Albert, 1924-2017

Reference: Plans-2007-030-0800

Description: Floor plan showing 26 apartments of varying size (40 square metres to 120 square metres) Quantity: 1 plan(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, 300 x 420 mm

Date: 1954 - 1969

From: James Beard & Company :[Architectural plans and drawings. 1960-1990s?]

Reference: Plans-2009-082-073/082

Description: Includes elevations of fittings and storage units, full-size details of boards and battens, wall details, steel details, and foundation details. Quantity: 10 plan(s). Physical Description: Pencil and ink drawings on draughting paper and tissue paper, sizes varying Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - Ms-Group-1803 - Other material of the same provenance is housed at Ms-Group-1803, and in the Photographic Archive.

Date: 1918-1935

From: Joplin, Elizabeth :Two photograph albums: World War One, Egypt and Gallipoli: Return from World War One, farming and family 1930s

By: Halse, George Clinton, 1895-1955

Reference: PA1-o-682

Description: The Album contains photographs of NZ troops returning from WWI (including life on board a troopship, crossing the Equator, views of Panama Canal); opening up farmland in the vicinity of Mt Ruapehu; new farm houses; various harbour scenes; sports teams; two photographs of a plane "crashed" at New Plymouth; a 1920ish motor car - later burnt out; one view of an iceberg "taken on the way to Archangel" Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album approx. 207 x 252mm Transfers: Three loose photographs found in this album are at PAColl-3392-1.

Date: 1886 - 1907 - 1988 - 1887 - 1995

By: Beard, James Albert, 1924-2017

Reference: E-549/554-f

Description: Includes copies of 1888 and 1907 drawings, Ministry of Works and Development plans of site, elevations, ground and upper floor plans, Synaxon plans, of site, drainage, location, James Beard & Co room surveys, cross-sections, relative floor plans and ground levels, ammended foundation details, new timber piles, stair survey notes, new floor and ceiling plans and elevations. Title taken from inside front of first volume. Quantity: 6 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: 6 volumes of approximately 100 pages each, 300 x 430 mm, containing both photocopies and pencil plans on stiff tracing paper. Provenance: Donated by Mr Jim Beard, in 1996.

Date: 2001

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

By: Beard, James Albert, 1924-2017

Reference: Plans-2007-030-0804

Description: Floor plan showing 13 apartments of varying size Quantity: 1 plan(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, 425 x 595 mm

Date: 1973 - 1977

From: James Beard & Company :[Architectural plans and drawings. 1960-1990s?]

Reference: Plans-2009-082-4054-001/039

Description: Includes location and site plans, excavation plans, floor plans, sections, door details, electrical plans, roof and garage plans, details of septic tank and water storage tank, construction joints and block courses. Includes many preliminary sketch plans. Quantity: 39 plan(s). Physical Description: Pencil and ink drawings on draughting paper, up to 595 x 840 mm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - Ms-Group-1803 - Other material of the same provenance is housed at Ms-Group-1803, and in the Photographic Archive.

Date: 2001

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

By: Beard, James Albert, 1924-2017

Reference: Plans-2007-030-0806

Description: Preliminary floor plans for ground and first floor layouts Quantity: 1 plan(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, 425 x 595 mm

Date: 2001

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

By: Beard, James Albert, 1924-2017

Reference: Plans-2007-030-0797

Description: Ground floor plan showing location of restaurant, five shops, Printing Museum, car park for 30 cars, and area designated for Wellington City use. Quantity: 1 plan(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, 300 x 420 mm

Date: 1970

From: Unity Theatre :[Programmes, fliers and small posters relating to plays and dramatic performances]

By: Betts, Frederick Albert, 1912-1977

Reference: EPH-B-UNITY-1970

Description: Includes: "3 Plays", by Murray Schisgal (2); Harold Pinter (1). Unity Theatre, Kent Tce, 25 February - 1 March 1970. Flyer (2 copies). "Andorra" by Max Frisch. Unity Theatre, Kent Tce, 15 April 1970. Poster ( 2 copies) "The cocktail party", by T. S. Eliot. Produced by Dell King. Designed by Jim Beard. Cast includes: Murray Alford, Frances Light, Marjorie Brooke-White, David Eastman, Gary Fox, and Margaret Bell. Unity Theatre, 31 July - 8 August 1970. Programme (2 copies) "Dark going down", by Gordon Dryland. Produced by Roy Hope. Lighting by Yvonne Harrison. Sound by Paul Hamlin. Cast includes: Jeff Rowe, Kate Jason-Smith, Margaret Walker, Dell King, and Fred Betts. Unity Theatre, 11 September 1970. Programme (2 copies) Unity Theatre presents "Small change", by Peter Gill. Directed by Stephen McElrea. Music composed and recorded by Malcolm McNeill. Cast includes: Stephen Crane, Kay Melhuish, Ruth Griffin, Stephen McElrea. Unity Theatre (opp Downstage), 19 )ctober - 5 November 1970. Programme Quantity: 1 folder(s) fliers and posters. Physical Description: Photocopies and offset prints, sizes varying around 300 x 200 mm. mimeograph Provenance: Stencilled notice donated by J. Dennis 1992.

Date: 2001

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

By: Beard, James Albert, 1924-2017

Reference: Plans-2007-030-0798

Description: Floor plan showing location of Building Museum, Pottery Museum, apartment swimming pool, roof garden, etc Quantity: 1 plan(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, 300 x 420 mm

Date: 2001

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

By: Beard, James Albert, 1924-2017

Reference: Plans-2007-030-0803

Description: First floor plan showing location of Arts centre, apartment restaurant, possible swimming pool, apartment garden, NZ Home, Communication, Quantity: 1 plan(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, 425 x 595 mm

Date: [ca 1960-2009]

By: Beard, James Albert, 1924-2017

Reference: MS-Group-1803

Description: Papers relating to James Beard's careers as an architect and town planner. Most of the collectionThe papers concentrate on the activities, mainly involving Wellington. Source of title - Supplied by Library Quantity: 116 folder(s). 5 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, mss, typescripts, printed matter, sketches Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donation, Mr J A Beard, 2009 Transfers: Extensive collection of architectural plans and photographs transferred to Drawings and Prints and the Photograph Archive respectively. - To Drawings & Prints Collection - Architectural plans ( - To Photographic Archive - Photographs (PA-Group-00749).

Date: 1886 - 1907 - 1987 - 1887 - 1995

By: Beard, James Albert, 1924-2017; Wellington Heritage and Conservation Trust

Reference: E-555-f

Description: Includes sections entitled: Conservation, Cultural conservation comments,The social hierarchy, risk mitigation,Control and operations, Facilities and maintenance, Lean-to and completions. Other Titles - Wellington Heritage and Conservation Trust Extended Title - Wellington, WHACT, 1995. Arrangement: Volumes 1-6 preceding, are housed at E-549/554-f-a. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: 1 volume of approximately 100 pages, 210 x 300 mm, containing photocopies. Provenance: Donated by Mr Jim Beard, in 1996.

Date: 2001

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

By: Beard, James Albert, 1924-2017

Reference: Plans-2007-030-0805

Description: Quantity: 1 plan(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, 425 x 595 mm

Date: 1953 - 1954

From: James Beard & Company :[Architectural plans and drawings. 1960-1990s?]

Reference: Plans-2009-082-083/089

Description: Includes block plan, elevations, and ground plan of garage. Also includes a floor plan of the house with kitchen dining, living and two bedrooms. Quantity: 7 plan(s). Physical Description: Pencil and ink drawings on draughting paper and tissue paper, sizes varying Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - Ms-Group-1803 - Other material of the same provenance is housed at Ms-Group-1803, and in the Photographic Archive.