Christmas trees
Eustace, C H :Christmas trees (Pohutukawas), Waihi Beach
Date: ca 1890
From: Campbell, Eve, fl 1976 :Stereographs
By: Eustace, C H, active 1890s
Reference: PA4-0714
Description: Stereoscopic photograph of some women and children at Waihi Beach standing in front of [New Zealand] Christmas trees (Pohutukawas). Photograph taken by C H Eustace of Waihi New Zealand. Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - Christmas trees - Waihi Beach; Recto - right of image - New Zealand Graphic Series; Recto - left of image - C H Eustace. Photo. Waihi, N.Z. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Albumen print Provenance: Donated by Mrs E Campbell, July 1976
World War, 1939-1945. British official photographs. Christmas and children in UK
Date: 1939-1945
From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency
Reference: PAColl-4161-01-280
Description: Series of photographs showing Christmas in England during the war years; Father Christmas distributing gifts to children; carol singing; decorating the Christmas tree; making the cake; etc Quantity: 8 b&w original photographic print(s).
Bromhead, Peter 1933- :[31 cartoons published in the Auckland Star in November and Dece...
Date: 1987
By: Bromhead, Peter, 1933-; Auckland star (Newspaper)
Reference: A-363-001/031
Description: Cartoons on New Zealand and international political and social issues. Quantity: 31 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink on card, sizes vary. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.
Copies of cartoons published in Broadsheet between 1973 and 1979.
Date: 1990 - 1997
By: Broadsheet (Auckland, N.Z.); Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Nisbet, Alastair, 1958-; Kerr, Robert Edward, 1951-; Alston, Sharon Kathleen, 1948-1995; Lowry, Vanya, 1943-; Preston, Gaylene Mary, 1947-; Courtney, Helen Kathleen, 1952-2020; McLeod, Rosemary Margaret, 1949-
Reference: H-707-001/034
Description: Variety of cartoons commenting on the political and social issues of the time from a feminist perspective. Sexual harassment in the work place; a time-line across history of the political, religious and sexual treatment of women; man gets blown-up into a balloon; running the home like a business; women are the stronger sex?; woman fights an armoured knight on a horse; Michelangelo sculpts a naked man with an exaggerated penis; Women's Liberation; persecution against homosexuals likened to that perpetrated by the Nazi regime and the medieval church; Lesbian Nation; media interviewer, Brian Edwards leads a TV programme on the Women's Movement; Muldoon drinks a glass of wine bottled to commemorate Women's Suffrage Day, Sept. 19; while the men discuss world revolution, a woman pour them tea; the double violation of rape victims by their attacker and then by the justice system; the female anatomy exposed to a room full of male doctors; church women protest against feminism challenging the family and traditional roles of women; justice for some, but not for women; the feminist backlash; pay equity; perhaps god is a man after all - three wishes; May I have my rights, please? apologetic feminism; justice not weighted equally for all; issues around sexual reproduction and the Royal Commission Report; women unite to resist the intrusion of the SIS (Special Intelligence Service); Muldoon's legacy to New Zealand women; sex roles reversed in the shearing shed; abortions; National Party tramples on New Zealand women; position of women in Iran; genital mutilation; the 1979 budget - what's in it for women; SPUC anti-abortion rally likened to a Ku Klux Klan rally with hoods and burning torches; the marriage trap; psychology and the oppression of women. Quantity: 34 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: Photocopies in various sizes
Copies of cartoons published in Broadsheet between 1990 and 1997.
Date: 1990 - 1997
By: Broadsheet (Auckland, N.Z.); Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Nisbet, Alastair, 1958-; Kerr, Robert Edward, 1951-; Alston, Sharon Kathleen, 1948-1995; Walker, Susan, active 1990s; Fowlie, Karen, 1990s; Quillin, Viv, active 1980s-1990s; Chanwai-Earle, Lynda, 1965-; Seule, Juliet, active 1990s; Sorzano, Rigel, active 1990s; Rhonda, active 1990s; Chadwick, Rona, active 1990s; Hollander, Nicole, active 1990s; Fleming, Jacky, active 1990s; Horacek, active 1990s; Jackson, Cath, active 1990s; Vania, Rustam, active 1990s; Peterson, Nancy, active 1980-1990s; Lowry, Vanya, 1943-
Reference: H-709-001/033
Description: Variety of cartoons commenting on the political and social issues of the time from a feminist perspective. National Women's Cervical Cancer inquiry, the value of women's experience in the work field when dealing with employers who are predominantly worried about a woman's period being heavy; questioning the relevance of Aids education information for lesbians; family discussion about orgasms; sexual harassment in the work place and the Employment Contracts Act; what are the options for a home-maker if her husband leaves her for another woman; ACC claims; men, women and housework; the stress of being too busy with activities and commitments; verbal abuse; siblings argue about being lesbian; 1993 - what women have to celebrate in Suffrage Year with Jenny Shipley and Ruth Richardson at the political helm; women can vote but thewy still remain disadvantaged in many areas; growing older; women respond to the Bobbitt Case (where a women cut off her partners penis); how lesbians can often feel inadequate when reading lesbian erotica books; being an independent, aggressive, adventurous girl doesn't win you many friends; men express themselves as women did in the 70's, but they're still slow to share their goodies with women; feminist collectives; never give up; 12 week campaign for maternity leave; seeking to silence her biological clock; pay equity; women and girls' self defence; beauty contests; the tree of life is a woman; wife slavery; a spell of warts for rich people; Women's Liberation targets your mother, sister and girl friend; Maori Women's Welfare League Conference poster, 1982; women lifting wieghts; dealing to a wolf whistler. Quantity: 33 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: Photocopies in various sizes
Scott, Tom, 1947- :Eighteen cartoons published in the Evening Post between 1 and 24 Dec...
Date: 1997
By: Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)
Reference: H-448-065/082
Description: Political cartoons. Jim Anderton, leader of the Alliance Party outlines their strategy to become a coalition partner with Labour in the next Government. Jenny Shipley is wooed by potential deputies. Extreme weather conditions around the world does little to persuade big business there is any link between industrial pollution and global climate change. Farmers win concession in Taranaki land grab. The Maori MP's sing a tribute to the departing Prime Minister, Jim Bolger. Jenny Shpley is invested as New Zealand's first woman Prime Minister. A talk-fest is held on Global warming in kyoto, Japan. Jenny Shipley is loath to share the credit for the first year of coalition government. Recently promoted front benchers Maurice Williamson and John Luxton speak out on the new right politics. Psychiatric patients are not given the care they need.(repeated from 3/11/97) Jenny Shipley outlines the message of her administration. Allan Bollard is primed to take over Treasury. A worker's Christmas wish is that his factory won't shut down. Comment on the paralells between Rogernomics and Jenny Shipley's economic approach. John Luxton outlines the pros and cons of tariff reduction on New Zealand industries. On one hand thousands will be out of work, and on the other the homeless will have a chance of sleeping in new cars. Paul Holmes and his wife separate, she seeks a settlement. The government is unable to come to grips with the dangerous levels of private sector overseas debt. After years of record profits and stupendous capital gain, Bell Ameritech decide to rid themselves of Telecom. Quantity: 18 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.
[Drinks coasters featuring advertisements and greetings. Donated 2012]
Date: 2000 - 2012
Reference: Eph-A-TRADE-CARDS-2012-5
Description: Includes: Cartridge World. Printer cartridge specialists; save a mint each time you print Harcourts. Jan Paterson & Doug Palmer Hire a Hubby Professional Home Maintenance. Hire a hubby now! No job too big or too small! www.hireahubbyraumati.co.nz Kapiti Club Inc. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the management & staff (Shows Christmas tree) Miramar Liquorland; here's to you. 1 / 37 Miramar Ave, Miramar Otaki Memorial RSA Inc. Heroes; lest we forget Paraparaumu RSA. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all members and guests (Shows Father Christmas) Paraparaumu RSA. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to all members and guests (shows Santa and elves making and wrapping presents) Past Possessions; buyers & sellers of quality furniture, china, bedroom furniture, lounge & dining suites. 04 297 1280, 26A Maclean St, Paraparaumu Pub Charity; the heart of community funding. www.pubcharity.org.nz Sportz Pro Enterprises; suppliers of 8 Ball & Snooker tables, Puma dart boards, coasters, Bic pens & lighters, raffle & fundraising products. Supporting NZCC Movement T.A.B. Melbourne Cup. $10 Big race pack; a $3 each way bet, plus a $1 Quinella bet, plus a $3 Trifecta bet United Travel Albany. We can handle your business or leisure travel Workout Fitness Centre mixed gym; Just Women Fitness Centre. Corner Kapiti Rd & Te Roto Drive Quantity: 14 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset prints on cardboard coasters (and one magnetic plastic), sizes varying around 95 x 95 mm. Provenance: Donated by Janet Horncy, Wellington, in 2012.
Wellington and various locations and people
Date: [ca 1950s-1960s]
From: Bailey, Margaret (Dr), 1945-: Collection of Margaret and John Bailey
Reference: PA12-7825
Description: Transparency slides of Mt Taranaki and Wellington, taken ca 1950s-1960s by John Bailey Quantity: 24 colour original transparency/ies slides.
Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :64 original cartoons published in the Dominion between 1990 and...
Date: 1990 - 2002
By: Bromhead, Peter, 1933-; Dominion (Newspaper)
Reference: A-366-316/379
Description: Cartoons on the weather, women, Christmas, forestry and the Forest Amendment Bill. Quantity: 64 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black felt pen drawings on paper, sizes vary.
Girl decorating Christmas tree
Date: 1972
From: K E Niven and Co :Commercial negatives
By: Dobbs-Wiggins McCann-Erickson Ltd
Reference: 35mm-70647-F
Description: Girl decorating Xmas tree, taken for Dobbs-Wiggins McCann-Erickson Ltd in 1972 by K E Niven and Co, commercial photographers of Wellington Other - Reference number: 742/72. D.W. Girl decorating Xmas tree (Kevin Dunclay). Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) strip with three images. Physical Description: cellulosic film negative
Heath, Eric Walmsley 1923- :[Summer holidays] The adventures of Kim 27 December 1992
Date: 1992
From: Heath, Eric Walmsley 1923- :The Dominion cartoons 16 December 1992 - 11 January 1993
Reference: H-068-005
Description: Shows a family carrying golf and cricket gear, a deckchair, sun umbrella, etc., staring through the window at pouring rain. The Christmas tree has shed most of its needles. Refers to Christmas holiday weather Quantity: 1 cartoon bromide(s).
K.B.R. McKenzies Windows with Glasses & Xmas Tree, Santa Displays
Date: 1974
From: K E Niven and Co :Commercial negatives
By: Kenyon Brand and Riggs Ltd
Reference: 35mm-59566-F
Description: Kenyon, Brand & Riggs. Window display, photographed by K E Niven and Co of Wellington. Description from negative envelope and studio card index. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) strip with one image. Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative Finding Aids: Photographers ref no: no 668/74 F.
Girl decorating Christmas tree
Date: 1972
From: K E Niven and Co :Commercial negatives
By: Dobbs-Wiggins McCann-Erickson Ltd
Reference: 35mm-70651-F
Description: Girl decorating Xmas tree, taken for Dobbs-Wiggins McCann-Erickson Ltd in 1972 by K E Niven and Co, commercial photographers of Wellington Other - Reference number: 742/72. D.W. Girl decorating Xmas tree (Kevin Dunclay). Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) strip with two images. Physical Description: cellulosic film negative
Lonsdale, Neil :[Spraying midges] 22 December 1973
Date: 1973
From: Various cartoonists :Cartoons from the New Zealand News, 1970s
Reference: A-297-215
Description: A man angrily spraying midges, which have been attracted by the lights on his Christmas tree Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, 151 x 191 mm
[Christmas cards showing candles, decorations and snowy scenes, collected by Lois Ryan ...
Date: 1950-1999
From: [Birthday, Christmas, Mother's Day and Easter cards collected by Lois Ryan of Kaitaia. 1950-1990s]
Reference: Eph-A-CARDS-Ryan-Christmas-2
Description: Includes cards showing illustrations of snowy scenes, candles, Christmas tree decorations, holly. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs, sizes varying up to around 200 mm.
Young Women's Christian Association of Aotearoa-New Zealand: Festival of Christmas tree...
Date: 1955
From: [Ephemera of octavo size, relating to Christmas festivities, carols, church services, Advent, Father Christmas, christmas trees, in New Zealand]
Reference: Eph-A-CHRISTMAS-1955-01
Description: Programme / pamphlet shows a cover illustration of a fir tree, a hut with the Christmas star shining over it. Programme covers the official opening at which the Hutt Valley Orpheus Choir conducted by Malcolm Rickard, and an Estonian Group performed. Carols and performances on other days of the festival were by Wellington East Girls' College, Dutch Folk Dance Group, Pacific Islanders Group (Cook Islanders Group and Samoan Group), Children of the American Embassy, greek Group, Combined Anglican Choirs, the Thursday Chorale, Kelburn League of Mothers Choir. A loose sheet inserted gives an account of Christmas around the world (in Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Holland, Italy, Sweden and the USA). Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Relief print on pamphlet folded to 234 x 147 mm.
"Don't you have anything more carbon neutral?"
Date: 2006 - 2008
From: Body, Guy Keverne, 1967-:Original cartoons. 1986-2011
Reference: A-453-112
Description: Shows Santa Claus holding his naughty list, on which Helen Clark, Trevor Mallard and Winston Peters are listed. He has just handed Clark a piece of coal. Inscriptions: Recto - centre right - MONDAY CARTOON 24 dec A?? cartoon 186mm x 133 Pls correct + send to GNZHARTPIX [in pencil] Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and felt-tip pen on paper, 300 x 420mm
Young Women's Christian Association of Aotearoa-New Zealand: Festival of Christmas tree...
Date: 1957
From: [Ephemera of octavo size, relating to Christmas festivities, carols, church services, Advent, Father Christmas, christmas trees, in New Zealand]
Reference: Eph-A-CHRISTMAS-1957-01
Description: Programme / pamphlet shows a cover illustration of a fir tree, a hut with the Christmas star shining over it. Programme covers the official opening at which the Phoenix Choir conducted by Harry Brusey performed. Donald Munro read a Prologue, Carols and performances on other days of the festival were by Kelburn League of Mothers Choir, Wellington Girls' College (nativity play), the Greek and Dutch communities, St Mary of the Angels Choir, Onslow College, Wellington Technical College (nativity play), Wellington East Girls' College (Christmas pageant), Wellington South Division Girl Guides, Combined Anglican Church Choirs. A loose sheet inserted gives an account of Christmas around the world (in Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Holland, Italy, Sweden and the USA). Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Relief print on pamphlet folded to 234 x 147 mm.
Artist unknown: Christmas is at Kirkcaldie's
Date: [1990s]
From: Kirkcaldie & Stains Ltd: Papers and records
Reference: C-183-002
Description: Preparatory drawing and paintings for a Christmas advertisment. Text reads "Christmas is at Kirkcaldies" and "Visit the store Lambton Quay". Title from item. Quantity: 7 watercolour(s). 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Paint and ink on paper, sizes vary.
Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989:And on a more cheerful note - a Merry Christmas to all....
Date: 1975
From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]
By: Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)
Reference: B-134-778
Description: This cartoon follows on from B-134-777, and 779 and shows new Prime Minister Muldoon as Father Christmas. He is leaving a pile of Price Increases under the Christmas tree for the new year Other Titles - Songs for a joyous Noel Other Titles - Price Increases Extended Title - 'On the second day to Christmas nothing! On the last day to Christmas nothing! Don't tell us you've stopped giving!' 'Not likely! Those are just to wish you a merry Christmas - I'm saving some for a prosperous New Year.' Label on verso dated Wed 24/12/75 Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and letratone, 320 x 390 mm Transfers: Part of a sequence with B-134-777, and 779.