Wood, Cecil Walter, 1878-1947

Date: 1939 - 1940

By: Wood, Cecil Walter, 1878-1947

Reference: C-121-016

Description: Shows west window design, containing male and female mediaeval figures, pelican and eagle, and heraldic shields. Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - Half-Inch Scale / PROPOSED ANGLICAN CATHEDRAL. WELLINGTON / Detail of West Window . Cecil Wood A.R.I.B.A./ Architect, Christchurch.; Recto - above image - EAVES COURSE; Recto - top left - Alternative for / the symbol of / the Pelican. Quantity: 1 photograph(s). Physical Description: Photograph, 247 x 134 mm. Finding Aids: Shelflist / Inventory available in Drawings and Prints.. Transfers: transferred from MSS, 1989?.

Date: 1940 - 1937

From: Gooch, Mitchell and MacDiarmid Ltd :[Architectural plans. 1906-1995].

By: Mitchell & Mitchell (Firm); Wood, Cecil Walter, 1878-1947

Reference: Plans-2002-058-040-018/048

Description: Includes perspective drawings, floor plans, elevations and sections, roof plans and stairway sections, details of tower, and electric light plans. Also includes a sheet of plans by C W Wood, of proposed alterations to the third floor. May 1937. Quantity: 31 plan(s). Physical Description: Ink drawings on tracing paper, sizes up to 580 x 750 mm.

Date: 1924

From: Gooch, Mitchell and MacDiarmid Ltd :[Architectural plans. 1906-1995].

By: A & K Henderson Alsop & Martin (Firm); Wood, Cecil Walter, 1878-1947

Reference: Plans-2002-058-040-011/017

Description: Includes floor plans, and details of beams, girders and boiler house. Also includes a sheet of plans by C W Wood, additional to the job, with Liverpool Street elevation, plan and roof plan, section, expansion joints, and reinforced concrete beam over doors. Quantity: 7 plan(s). Physical Description: Ink drawings on waxed linen paper, 500 x 740 mm.

By: Wood, Cecil Walter, 1878-1947

Reference: Plans-89-0220/0238

Description: Preliminary plans for the new cathedral of St Paul, Molesworth street, Wellington Quantity: 20 plan(s). Physical Description: Various media

Date: 1945

By: Ellis, Frederick Vincent, 1892-1961; Church of the Province of New Zealand. Diocese of Wellington

Reference: A-353-005/005-bb

Description: The exterior of the church from in front of the General Assembly Library and the north end of Parliament, looking towards the south entrance of the cathedral as it was proposed in the late 1930s to early 1940s by architect Cecil Wood. A number of details differ from the Cathedral's final appearance. Other Titles - Wellington Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - [Title and print number] Quantity: 29 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Etchings, 203 x 263 mm, on sheets, sizes varying around 270 x 320 mm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Papers-1925 - Transferred from MS-Papers-1925, from Series 21..

Date: 1938-1939, 1998

By: Dawson, Eric Vernon, 1914-1998

Reference: MS-Papers-6707

Description: The papers comprise statements made by Dawson in Jul and Nov 1998 in which he attempts to set the record straight about controversy over the design of Wellington Cathedral. He discusses the background to the cathedral building project, the various people involved and refers in particular to criticisms made by Roy Wilson of Warren and Mahoney. Also included is a correspondence file, mostly of letters between Christchurch architect, Cecil Wood, and Wellington Cathedral's Canon Malcolm, on various aspects of the proposed design (1938-1939). Source of title - Supplied Dawson, of King & Dawson, was appointed architect of Wellington Cathedral about 1959 following Robert Munro's death and continued until 1984 when he retired. Quantity: 2 folder(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and typescripts

Date: 1938 - 1940

By: Wood, Cecil Walter, 1878-1947

Reference: C-121-001

Description: Perspective drawing showing pulpit, organ, some pews, and 5 figures, all through archway. Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - Looking towards ^ the War / Memorial Chapel. Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil and watercolour, 522 x 380 mm. Finding Aids: Shelflist / Inventory available in Drawings and Prints.. Transfers: transferred from MSS, 1989?.

Date: 1938 - 1940

By: Wood, Cecil Walter, 1878-1947

Reference: C-121-002

Description: Shows view looking towards chapel altar, with screen partitions, pews, altar, roof lantern, ceiling details, and heraldic shield carving at top of archway. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - Internal View / War Memorial Chapel. Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil, 520 x 357 mm. Finding Aids: Shelflist / Inventory available in Drawings and Prints..

Date: 1956

By: Munro, Robert Clarence, -1959

Reference: Plans-84-1140

Description: Details of Anglican Cathedral, Wellington including east level of Lady Chapel Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Robt C Munro ANZIA ARIBA. The late Cecil W Wood FNZIA ARIBA Associated Architects 93 Worcester St, West Christchurch Quantity: 1 plan(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour drawing on brownish paper

Date: 1942

By: Wood, Cecil Walter, 1878-1947

Reference: C-121-013

Description: Shows broad steps and triple-arched entrance porch with 2 doors open, and part of the stained glass window at top centre. 1942 suggested as the date by researcher Virginia Jamieson, June 1998. Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - Detail Sketch of / Main Entrance / ANGLICAN CATHEDRAL / WELLINGTON. Quantity: 1 photograph(s). Physical Description: Photograph, 185 x 212 mm. Finding Aids: Shelflist / Inventory available in Drawings and Prints.. Transfers: transferred from MSS, 1989?.

Date: 1945

By: Ellis, Frederick Vincent, 1892-1961

Reference: C-121-021

Description: The exterior of the church from in front of the General Assembly building and the north end of Parliament, looking towards the west entrance of the cathedral showing it as it was proposed in the late 1930s and early 1940s by architect Cecil Wood. A number of details differ from the Cathedral's final appearance, particularly the top of the tower. The front entrance faces Molesworth Street, rather than Hill Street According to the artist's son, Frederick Ellis jnr, this view was drawn as a response to local authorities to envisage how the proposed cathedral would fit into the landscape. Inscriptions: Recto - title and 22/50 beneath image on left; signature and date on right. A large number of copies of this etching are also held by the Library at A-353-005 Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Etching, 216 x 278 mm (plate mark) on sheet 272 x 325 mm Transfers: Transferred from MSS, 1989?.

Date: 1938 - 1940

By: Wood, Cecil Walter, 1878-1947

Reference: C-121-003

Description: Shows view diagonally across aisle towards entrance to War Memorial chapel, with pulpit and banners hanging at right. A congregation is seated in the pews, behind with are three large archways which divide the aisles. Above are clerestory windows and flat ceiling. Inscriptions: Unsigned, untitled and undated. Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil and white chalk, 263 x 265 mm. Finding Aids: Shelflist / Inventory available in Drawings and Prints.. Transfers: transferred from MSS, 1989?.

Date: 1938

By: Wood, Cecil Walter, 1878-1947

Reference: C-121-005

Description: Shows congregation in pews at bottom, light streaming through arches and clerestory windows at right, and beamed ceiling at top. Entrance doors at bottom left. Dated 1938 suggested on comparison with dated drawings C-121-009 and -010. Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - Nave looking West Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil and coloured pencil, 230 x 155 mm. (sight) in mat 425 x 330 mm.. Transfers: transferred from MSS, 1989?.

Date: 1938

By: Wood, Cecil Walter, 1878-1947

Reference: C-121-004

Description: Shows overall view of church with entrance and steps facing. Figures move nearby, and there are 3 cypress trees on footpath. The corner of Molesworth and Hill Streets is visible at lower right. Many details differ from the final appearance of the Cathedral A photograph of the drawing in its almost completed state is at C-121-008 (differs only in foliage detail at top left); this has been photographed and lacks the scorch marks on the photograph of this C-121-004 image. Therefore, if wanting good photographic reproduction, use negative no. 1/2-C-09040-F, instead of 1/2-C-09036-F. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Cecil Wood. / Architect./ Christchurch. / N.Z. 1938: Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil, 212 x 237 mm. , on board 355 x 379 mm. Finding Aids: Shelflist / Inventory available in Drawings and Prints.. Transfers: transferred from MSS, 1989?.

Date: [ca 1940s]

From: Wellington Cathedral of St Paul :Photographs

By: Photo News Ltd

Reference: PAColl-D-0434

Description: Photograph showing the grounds of Parliament with Parliament building and the General Assembly Library on the left. Superimposed on the photograph is the original design for the cathedral by Christchurch architect Cecil Wood. The frontage is on Hill Street. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: 250 x 358 mm

Date: 1936 - 1938

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

By: Gambrill, Reginald Frank, 1890-1975; Wood, Cecil Walter, 1878-1947

Reference: A-408-115

Description: Single sheet shows ground and first floor plan, a section, and four elevations of a two-storeyed house. Quantity: 1 plan(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, 258 x 365 mm.

Date: 2012

From: Thompson, Hamish Charles McFarlane, 1957-: [33 greeting cards, designed by Hamish Thompson. 2012-2016]

By: Thompson, Hamish Charles McFarlane, 1957-

Reference: Eph-A-CARDS-Thompson-2013/2014

Description: Includes card showing stylised versions of Christchurch buildings from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, significantly damaged in the earthquakes of 2010-2011: (a) Montage card showing: Christchurch Railway Station, State Fire & Accident Insurance Building, Regent Theatre Building, Trinity Congregational Church, Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Chief Post Office, Christchurch Cathedral, Edmonds band rotunda (b) Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. Designed by Francis Petre, built 1905 (c) Chief Post Office. Designed by William Henry Clayton, built 1878 (d) Christchurch Cathedral. Designed by George Gilbert Scott and Benjamin Mountfort, built 1864-1881 (e) Christchurch Railway Station. Designed by Gray Young, Morton & Calder, built 1953-60 (f) Edmonds' Band Rotunda. Designed by Victor Hean, built 1929 (g) Government Buildings. Designed by J C Maddison, built 1909 (h) Harald's Building. Designed by W B Armson, built 1881 (i) Lyttelton time ball station. Designed by Thomas Crane [ie Cane], built 1876 (j) Municipal Chambers (Our City O-Tautahi). Designed by Samuel Hurst Seager, built 1887 (k) New Regent Street. Designed by Francis Willis, built 1930-32 (l) The Press building. Designed by John Goddard Collins, built 1909 (m) Regent Theatre building (formerly Royal Exchange). Designed by Alfred and Sidney Luttrell, built 1905 (n) Repertory Theatre. Designed by Francis Willis, built 1929 (o) St Elmo Courts. Designed by B J Ager, built 1930 (p) State Fire and Accident Insurance Building. Designed by Cecil Wood, built 1931 Quantity: 16 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on cards. Physical Description: Offset prints on cards, sizes varying up to 200 mm.

Date: Between 1923 and 1928

From: Moore, Robert Percy, 1881-1948 :Panoramic photographs of New Zealand

By: Alpers, Oscar Thorwald Johan, 1867-1927

Reference: Pan-0940-F

Description: Panoramic view of a two-storeyed house on the banks of the Wairarapa Stream, Fendalton, Christchurch. The view shows a lawn sloping down to the river, willows on the right. A rowing boat is moored in front of the house, and a smaller boat with a double paddle is pulled up onto grass. There are bench seats near the water. Taken by Robert Percy Moore. Inscriptions: Marginal notes on negative - O.T.J. Alpers, ChCh Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 19.7 x 69.6 cm

Date: 1938

By: Wood, Cecil Walter, 1878-1947

Reference: C-121-008

Description: General view of cathedral from the corner of Molesworth and Hill Streets, with three cypress trees on footpath. Shows tower at right, and entrance porch at bottom centre, with figures moving around nearby. This image differs in a very small way from C-121-004; see additional branches in top left of C-121-004. However, there is no scorch marking on this copy at C-121-008. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Cecil Wood./ Architect. / Christchurch. / N.Z. 1938: Quantity: 1 photograph(s). Physical Description: Photo (of unfinished version of C-121-004), 144 x 161 mm, on sheet 163 x 180 mm. Finding Aids: Shelflist / Inventory available in Drawings and Prints.. Transfers: transferred from MSS, 1989?.

Date: 1956

By: Munro, Robert Clarence, -1959

Reference: Plans-84-1141

Description: Details of Anglican Cathedral, Wellington including west elevation of Lady Chapel Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Robt C Munro ANZIA ARIBA. The late Cecil W Wood FNZIA ARIBA Associated Architects 93 Worcester St, West Christchurch Quantity: 1 plan(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour drawing on brownish paper