Parliament opening

Date
2002
Reference
PAColl-10724-1
Description

Photographs taken by Lee Switzer circa 1980 and developed in 2002, showing the opening ceremony of Parliament in Wellington. Images show the New Zealand Governor- General Sir Keith Holyoake inspecting a line of navy cadets and soldiers, and Sir Keith ascending the stairs of Parliament alongside Sir Robert Muldoon and Lady Thea Muldoon, with a gathering of the public and photographers in the background.

Three indistinct images shows a window and interior table scene.

Includes a handwritten index card for photographs.

Title transcribed from item.

Arrangement: Delivered in a processing envelope entitled "Parliament opening".

Quantity: 28 b&w original photographic print(s). 1 item(s) of photographic ephemera index card.

Physical Description: Black and white photographic prints.

Transfers: Negatives are at 35mm-112022 to 35mm-112030..

Processing information: Negatives delivered with the prints have been housed separately for conservation purposes.

Additional description

Photographic prints have a fuzzy grainy appearance which Lee Switzer advises is due to development processes.

Use/Reproduction
Please ask the Library for permission to use any item in this collection. Commercial use requires the permission of the copyright holder. Copyright: Copyright held by Lee Switzer.
Access restrictions
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Part of
Switzer, Lee, 1945- :Prints and 35mm negatives of demonstrations and events in Wellington
Format
28 b&w original photographic print(s), 1 item(s) of photographic ephemera index card, Gelatin silver prints, Black and white photographic prints.
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