War photographer. Born in Carterton. Cinematographer for J E Vinsen in 1930s, filming 1937 Springbok tour and three Donovan-Sarron boxing bouts. Official photographer to 2NZEF; captured by Germans at Sidi Rezegh 1941. Photographed life in prison camps, and the forced march by N Z prisoners. After the war filmed return of POWs to UK and the 2NZEF (Kiwi) rugby team tour. On return to N Z associated with Apex Films Ltd, and founded Television Films Ltd. Managed the Vogue Cinema in Brooklyn Wellington. Died in Wellington. (Registrar general, Evening Post 6 June 1952).
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Hill, Leighton McLeod, 1907-1952
Hill, Lee M, 1907-1952
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Eyework Design & Production :[Ephemera, programmes and pamphlets commissioned for the F...
Date: 1996 - 1999
From: Eyework Design & Production :[Ephemera and posters. 1988-2004]
Reference: Eph-B-EYEWORK-FC
Description: Includes postcards and newsletters: Postcards include invitation to the opening of the Film Centre 5 August 1995 (2 copies); photo of TV chefs Peter Hudson and David Hall in 1982 (2 copies); film maker Lee Hill in 1942 (2 copies) Newsletter "Take One". Issues for: Feb - April 1996 (2 copies); May [1996] (2 copies); June - August 1996 (2 copies); September 1996 (2 copies); Nov 1996 - Jan 1997 (2 copies); Feb-April 1997 (2 copies); May-July 1997 (2 copies); August - October 1997 (2 copies); Nov 1997 - February 1998 (2 copies); Nov 1998 - Jan 1999; Winter 1999 (2 copies); Spring 1999. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset and digital prints, sizes varying up to 330 mm.
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World War, 1939-1945. Allied prisoners-of-war in Germany
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
By: Hill, Leighton McLeod, 1907-1952
Reference: PAColl-4161-01-210
Description: Photographs of Allied prisoners-of-war in Germany, including scenes taken on forced marches during the closing stages of the war, and liberation by Allied forces, taken ca 1943-1945 by various photographers, including Lee Hill. Quantity: 124 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints
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World War, 1939-1945. 2nd NZEF in the United Kingdom, "UK" series
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-4161-01-017-2
Description: Arrangement: This collection is made up of empty negative envelopes, many of which have identification or caption information. They were scattered throughout the wax boxes in which the War History Collection had been housed for the last eight years. In giving the collection a general order they have been sorted into their series groups. They have not been arranged in numerical sequence as yet (though some might be so arranged). The material in this collection is from the "UK" series. The negatives can be found at 69172 1/4 - 69387 1/4, 69388 1/4 - 69593 1/4, 69604 1/4 - 70276 1/4, G 175373 1/2 (Feb 1995) Quantity: 1 container(s) (box).
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World War, 1939-1945. Rugby games in which New Zealand forces were involved, "R" series
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
By: Hill, Leighton McLeod, 1907-1952
Reference: PAColl-4161-01-016
Description: "R", or Rugby series. Record of rugby games which New Zealand forces played against other forces Arrangement: This collection is made up of empty negative envelopes some of which have captions. They were scattered throughout the wax boxes in which the War History Collection had been housed for the last eight years. In giving the collection a general order they have been sorted into their series groups. They have not been arranged in numerical sequence as yet (though some might be so arranged). The material in this collection is from the "R" series. (Feb 1995). Negatives at G 175869 1/2 - G 175933 1/2 and G 175593 1/2 - G 175607 1/2 Quantity: 1 container(s) (box).
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New Zealand Liaison Officers in Brussels - Photograph taken by Lee Hill
Date: [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
By: Hill, Leighton McLeod, 1907-1952
Reference: 1/4-069817-F
Description: New Zealand Liaison Officers and drivers in Brussels studying map. Photograph taken by 1945 by Lee Hill. Source of descriptive information - official caption Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative 6 x 9 cm
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New Zealand ex-prisoners of war beside Stirling bomber - Photograph taken by Lee Hill
Date: 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
By: Hill, Leighton McLeod, 1907-1952
Reference: 1/4-069831-F
Description: Former New Zealand prisoners of war from Oflag IX A/Z before boarding a converted Stirling bomber of RAF 570 squadron at Brussels airport for the flight back to RAF Westcott in Buckinghamshire. Photographed 1945 by Lee Hill. If the photograph was taken in April then it will be 18 April 1945 and the airfield will be Brussels Melsbroek. Source of descriptive information - Library Client and official caption. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative 6 x 9 cm
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New Zealand ex-prisoners of war - Photograph taken by Lee Hill
Date: [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
By: Hill, Leighton McLeod, 1907-1952
Reference: 1/4-069811-F
Description: New Zealand ex-prisoners of war in Brussels transit centre, photographed 1945 by Lee Hill. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative 6 x 9 cm
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Prisoners of war at Camp 57, Gruppignano, Italy
Date: 1943
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
By: Hill, Leighton McLeod, 1907-1952
Reference: DA-11309-F
Description: Unidentified prisoners of war at Camp 57, Gruppignano, Italy, 1943, before their transfer to Germany. Photograph taken by Lee Hill. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative
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Ex-prisoners of war fill in identity forms - Photograph taken by Lee Hill
Date: [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
By: Hill, Leighton McLeod, 1907-1952
Reference: 1/4-069821-F
Description: Ex-prisoners of war fill in identity forms before leaving for England. Photographed 1945 by Lee Hill. Source of descriptive information - official caption Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative 6 x 9 cm
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New Zealand ex-prisoners of war - Photograph taken by Lee Hill
Date: [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
By: Hill, Leighton McLeod, 1907-1952
Reference: 1/4-069815-F
Description: Two New Zealand ex-prisoners of war chat to New Zealand Liaison Officer in Brussels transit centre. Photograph taken 1945 by Lee Hill. Source of descriptive information - official caption Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative 6 x 9 cm
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Allied prisoners of war waiting for transport home - Photograph taken by Lee Hill
Date: [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
By: Hill, Leighton McLeod, 1907-1952
Reference: 1/4-069825-F
Description: Former officer prisoners of war wait for the next stage of their transport home from Brussels or Leige, photographed 1945 by Lee Hill. Other Titles - Source of descriptive information - Library client Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative 6 x 9 cm
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New Zealand ex-prisoners of war - Photograph taken by Lee Hill
Date: [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
By: Hill, Leighton McLeod, 1907-1952
Reference: 1/4-069824-F
Description: New Zealand ex-prisoners of war and New Zealand Liaison Officer in Brussels transit centre. Photographed 1945 by Lee Hill. Source of descriptive onformation - official caption Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative 6 x 9 cm
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New Zealand ex-prisoners of war outside Brussels transit centre - Photograph taken by L...
Date: [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
By: Hill, Leighton McLeod, 1907-1952
Reference: 1/4-069795-F
Description: Three New Zealand ex-prisoners of war outside Brussels transit centre. The sign reads - The road home goes through here. Photographed 1945 by Lee Hill. Source of descriptive information - official caption Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative 6 x 9 cm
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Au Bonne Marche department store, Brussels - Photograph taken by Lee Hill
Date: [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
By: Hill, Leighton McLeod, 1907-1952
Reference: 1/4-069826-F
Description: New Zealand prisoners of war, photographed ca 1943-1945 by Lee Hill. Source of descriptive information - Library client. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative 6 x 9 cm
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Prisoners of war at Camp 57, Gruppignano, Italy during a delousing session
Date: Between 1939 and 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
By: Hill, Leighton McLeod, 1907-1952
Reference: DA-11305
Description: Prisoners of war at Camp 57, Gruppignano, Italy during a delousing session. Taken by Lee Hill during World War II. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).
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Civilians and prisoners of war in German village - Photograph taken by Lee Hill
Date: [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
By: Hill, Leighton McLeod, 1907-1952
Reference: 1/4-069802-F
Description: With personal belongings in hand, two German women evacuate their village, watched by three Allied prisoners of war. Photograph taken 1945 by Lee Hill. Source of descriptive information - official caption The prisoners of war have shammed sick to avoid leaving with the columm of Allied prisoners of war on forced march. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative 6 x 9 cm
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New Zealand and Australian ex-prisoners of war, at a transit centre in Brussels, World ...
Date: [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
By: Hill, Leighton McLeod, 1907-1952
Reference: DA-12568
Description: Australian and New Zealand ex-prisoners of war at a transit centre in Brussels, en route to England, during World War 2. Photograph taken 1945, by Lee Hill. Other - This is a copy of a photograph. Lee Hill may have taken the original image, the copy, or both. Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative
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New Zealand and Australian ex-prisoners of war - Photograph taken by Lee Hill
Date: [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
By: Hill, Leighton McLeod, 1907-1952
Reference: 1/4-069809-F
Description: New Zealand ex-prisoners of war waiting alongside Australian counterparts for transport out of Brussels. Photographed 1945 by Lee Hill. Similar image to DA-12568 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative 6 x 9 cm
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Queuing in Brussels - Photograph taken by Lee Hill
Date: April/May 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
By: Hill, Leighton McLeod, 1907-1952
Reference: 1/4-069832-F
Description: Belgian women queue in Brussels, April or May 1945, photographed by Lee Hill. Source of descriptive information - Library client Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative 6 x 9 cm
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Prisoner of war transit centre - Photograph taken by Lee Hill
Date: [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
By: Hill, Leighton McLeod, 1907-1952
Reference: 1/4-069816-F
Description: New Zealand former prisoners of war at a transit centre in Brussels. Photographed April or May 1945 by Lee Hill. Ex-prisoners of war arriving at the transit centre were deloused, given clean clothes, Red Cross chocolate, cigarettes and £5 in Belgian frances to spend. Source of descriptive information - Library client and official caption Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative 6 x 9 cm