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Robson, Edward Thomas, 1875-1953 :Photographs, particularly of rifle shooting, harriers, rugby, horse racing and cycling, also royal tours and other subjects
- Date
- 1920 - 1940
- By
- Robson and Boyer (Firm); Robson, Edward Thomas, 1875-1953
- Reference
- PA-Group-00493
- Description
The main subjects of this collection are: rifle shooting, harriers, fire brigades, rugby, horse racing, cycling and two royal tours. The royal tour photographs are taken in 1920, during the visit of the Prince of Wales, and in 1927, during the visit of the Duke and Duchess of York.
Other subjects include: the timber industry, gardens, brass bands and musicians.
There are also some unidentified group and single portraits along with some images of Auckland, Picton, Christchurch and ferry boats.
Many photographs are taken by either Edward Thomas Robson or the firm of Robson & Boyer. Other photographs are embossed with the photographer's stamp "Guy Photo Dunedin".
From circa 1917 Guy Studio was known as Cazna and continued following Guy Morris' death in 1918.
Title supplied by Library.
Quantity: 1726 b&w original photographic print(s).
Processing information: Archivists notes - Originally arranged and described in 1998. Reference number changed from PAColl-0037 to PA-Group-0493 in 2009.
Description updated 3 April 2023 following information provided by a researcher.
- Access restrictions
- No access restrictions
- Format
- 1726 b&w original photographic print(s), Photographs
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Photographs of track and field athletics in Wellington
Date: 1920-1940
From: Robson, Edward Thomas, 1875-1953 :Photographs, particularly of rifle shooting, harriers, rugby, horse racing and cycling, also royal tours and other subjects
Reference: PAColl-0037-01
Description: Photographs of track and field athletic competitions in Wellington, taken 1920s-1930s by E T Robson. Includes photographs of Jack Lovelock running in Wellington. Quantity: 100 b&w original photographic print(s).
Two mile miss and out cycle race at Winter Show Grounds, Wellington
Date: ca 1930s
From: Robson, Edward Thomas, 1875-1953 :Photographs, particularly of rifle shooting, harriers, rugby, horse racing and cycling, also royal tours and other subjects
Reference: PAColl-0037-07-001
Description: Cyclists competing in a two mile miss and out race at Winter Show Grounds, Wellington. Photograph taken ca 1930s by E T Robson, Courteney Place, Wellington. Inscriptions: Verso - top right - E. T. Robson. Courteney Place; Verso - top centre - 2 Mile miss and out race after 1st lap, the last man at the end of each lap is called off. Note high banking south end. Winter Show Grounds Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 16.6 x 21.6 cm
Prince of Wales greeting crowds outside Government Buildings, Hokitika - Photograph tak...
Date: 1920
From: Robson, Edward Thomas, 1875-1953 :Photographs, particularly of rifle shooting, harriers, rugby, horse racing and cycling, also royal tours and other subjects
Reference: PAColl-0037-12-19
Description: Prince of Wales greeting crowds outside Government Buildings, Hokitika. Photograph taken 1920, possibly by Cazna Studio. From circa 1917 Guy Studio was known as Cazna and continued following Guy Morris' death in 1918. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Guy Photo Dunedin Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 15.2 x 20.9 cm Processing information: Description updated 3 April 2023 following information provided by a researcher.
Prince of Wales inspecting school boys, New Plymouth - Photograph taken by Guy, Dunedin
Date: 1920
From: Robson, Edward Thomas, 1875-1953 :Photographs, particularly of rifle shooting, harriers, rugby, horse racing and cycling, also royal tours and other subjects
By: Morris, Guy Clayton, 1868-1918
Reference: PAColl-0037-12-50
Description: Prince of Wales inspecting school boys, New Plymouth. Photograph taken 1920 by Guy, Dunedin. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 15.3 x 20.9 cm
Motorcade carrying Duke & Duchess of York through lower Cuba Street, Wellington
Date: 1927
From: Robson, Edward Thomas, 1875-1953 :Photographs, particularly of rifle shooting, harriers, rugby, horse racing and cycling, also royal tours and other subjects
Reference: PAColl-0037-12-57
Description: Motorcade carrying Duke & Duchess of York through lower Cuba Street, Wellington. Photograph taken 1927 by E T Robson. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 10.7 x 16.5 cm
All blacks performing the haka
Date: [ca 1920s-1940s]
From: Robson, Edward Thomas, 1875-1953 :Photographs, particularly of rifle shooting, harriers, rugby, horse racing and cycling, also royal tours and other subjects
Reference: 1/2-051869-F
Description: All blacks performing the haka, circa 1920-1940. Photograph taken by Edward Thomas Robson. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).
Prince of Wales reviewing guard of honour, Wellington
Date: 1920
From: Robson, Edward Thomas, 1875-1953 :Photographs, particularly of rifle shooting, harriers, rugby, horse racing and cycling, also royal tours and other subjects
Reference: PAColl-0037-12-36
Description: Prince of Wales reviewing guard of honour, Wellington. Photograph taken 1920 by E T Robson. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 15.2 x 20.7 cm
Motorcade carrying Prince of Wales through Dunedin - Photograph taken by Guy, Dunedin
Date: 1920
From: Robson, Edward Thomas, 1875-1953 :Photographs, particularly of rifle shooting, harriers, rugby, horse racing and cycling, also royal tours and other subjects
By: Morris, Guy Clayton, 1868-1918
Reference: PAColl-0037-12-49
Description: Motorcade carrying Prince of Wales through crowded streets of Dunedin. Photograph taken 1920 by Guy, Dunedin. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 15.8 x 20.4 cm
School children greeting Prince of Wales, Westport - Photograph taken by Guy, Dunedin
Date: 1920
From: Robson, Edward Thomas, 1875-1953 :Photographs, particularly of rifle shooting, harriers, rugby, horse racing and cycling, also royal tours and other subjects
By: Morris, Guy Clayton, 1868-1918
Reference: PAColl-0037-12-23
Description: School children greeting Prince of Wales, Hokitika. Photograph taken 1920 by Guy, Dunedin. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 15.4 x 20.4 cm
Hurdle race including Frank Nesdale and Frederick Stanley Ramson, Athletic Park, Newtow...
Date: [ca 1927]
From: Robson, Edward Thomas, 1875-1953 :Photographs, particularly of rifle shooting, harriers, rugby, horse racing and cycling, also royal tours and other subjects
Reference: 1/2-090903-F
Description: 440 yards hurdle race including Frank Nesdale (left) and Frederick Stanley Ramson (right front) at Athletic Park, Newtown, Wellington. Photograph taken circa 1927 probably by Edward Thomas Robson or the firm of Robson & Boyer. Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative