IMAGE
Ryan, Raymond S, fl 1960-2014: Photographs relating to the construction of Ohakuri hydro-electric dam, of Hikurangi swamp in flood, and the tunnel boring machine at Kaimai Railway Tunnel
- Date
- [ca 1960], 1968, [ca 1971]
- By
- Ryan, Raymond S, active 1960-2014
- Reference
- PA-Group-00916
- Description
Photographs chiefly relating to engineering projects, but also four prints of Hikurangi Swamp in flood, 4 April 1968. All images taken by Ray Ryan.
Comprises:
-Photographic prints and negatives (some, possibly all, correspond to the prints) relating to the the construction of Ohakuri hydroelectric power station and dam on the Waikato River. Photographer, Ray S Ryan, was working on the site. Images show construction sites and waterways (probably Waikato River).
-Photographic prints, and corresponding negatives, of the tunnel boring machine at the east portal of the Kaimai Railway Tunnel, taken circa 1971.
Source of title - Title supplied by Library
Mr Ryan worked on the site for Downer Construction, who had the contract from the Ministry of Works to excavate the spillway. He was an engineering student at Ardmore at the time.
Quantity: 40 b&w original photographic print(s). 26 b&w original negative(s).
Physical Description: Photographic prints and film negatives
Provenance: Donated by Raymond Ryan, Porirua, 2014 (two deposits)
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- No access restrictions
- Format
- 40 b&w original photographic print(s), 26 b&w original negative(s), Photographs, Photographic prints and film negatives
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Photographs of Hikirangi swamp in flood and of tunnel boring at Kaimai railway tunnel
Date: 1968, [ca 1971]
From: Ryan, Raymond S, fl 1960-2014: Photographs relating to the construction of Ohakuri hydro-electric dam, of Hikurangi swamp in flood, and the tunnel boring machine at Kaimai Railway Tunnel
Reference: PAColl-10254
Description: Photographic prints of Hikurangi swamp, north Auckland, in flood, taken 4 April 1968. Also photographic prints, and corresponding negatives, of tunnel boring equipment at the east portal of the Kaimai railway tunnel, Waikato, taken circa 1971. All images taken by Ray Ryan. Corresponding negatives at 1/4-125279-F to 125283. Quantity: 9 b&w original photographic print(s).
Photographic prints relating to the construction of Ohakuri hydro-electric dam, Waikato...
Date: [ca 1960]
From: Ryan, Raymond S, fl 1960-2014: Photographs relating to the construction of Ohakuri hydro-electric dam, of Hikurangi swamp in flood, and the tunnel boring machine at Kaimai Railway Tunnel
Reference: PAColl-10229
Description: Photographic prints relating to the the construction of Ohakuri hydro-electric power station and dam on the Waikato River, taken circa 1960 by Ray S Ryan. Images show construction sites and waterways (probably Waikato River). Corresponding negatives for some prints, are at 1/4-124566-F to 124586. Quantity: 36 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Photographic prints
Tunnel boring machine, Kaimai Tunnel
Date: [ca 1971]
From: Ryan, Raymond S, fl 1960-2014: Photographs relating to the construction of Ohakuri hydro-electric dam, of Hikurangi swamp in flood, and the tunnel boring machine at Kaimai Railway Tunnel
By: Ryan, Raymond S, active 1960-2014
Reference: 1/4-125283-F
Description: Shows kaimai tunnel in background with boring machinery in foreground. Taken by Ray Ryan. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).