Otago University College
New Zealand scenery album 2
Date: [Circa 1870s to 1880s]
By: Edmund Wheeler & Son (Firm); Burton Brothers (Dunedin, N.Z.)
Reference: PA1-o-386
Description: Photographs of New Zealand scenery taken by various photographs of whom Wheeler & Son and the Burton Brothers are identified. There are a number of images of Mount Tarawera and surrounds both before and after the eruption on 10th June 1886. A few other images show the volcanic areas around Whakarewarewa and Wairakei in the North Island; all the rest are in the South Island. Two interesting images show people transported across wide rivers by flying fox, one with a woman sitting in the `cage', across a river near Lake Wakatipu (probably Deep Creek or the Shotover, near Skippers), and one with two people crossing the Hooker River. Most of the views of people are distant views, but several near the end of the album show close-up views of men climbing on glaciers with ropes and ice picks. Other - "Apparently only part of an album", note in album register Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with grey card covers, tied with cream tape; 17.5 x 29.5 cm
Rose (Photographer) :University College, Dunedin
Date: [ca 1880s]
By: Rose, Joseph, 1869-1929
Reference: PA4-0965
Description: Stereoscopic photograph of University College, Dunedin. Photograph taken by [J] Rose, ca 1890s. Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - University College, Dunedin; Recto - right of image - Rose - Photo; Recto - right of image - New Zealand Graphic Series Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Albumen print
Bailey, Sue :Postcards of New Zealand from the collection of Professor Colin L Bailey
Date: ca1900-1956
By: Bailey, Colin Lennie, 1906-1997; Bailey, Sue, active 1998
Reference: PAColl-6025
Description: Views of Westport, Denniston, Blackball, Ngakawau, Millerton, Inangahua Junction, Seddonville, Dunedin, Gore, Milford Sound, Greymouth and Taupo Quantity: 10 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) postcards. 12 b&w original photographic print(s) postcards. 4 colour photo-mechanical print(s) postcards. Provenance: The late Professor C L Bailey, from the VUW Department of Education, collected photographs and other items relating to New Zealand history from members of the public.
Knight, Charles Prendergast, 1871-1965 : Papers
Date: [ca 1892-1959]
By: Knight, Charles Prendergast (Dr), 1871-1965
Reference: 90-362
Description: Comprise diaries kept by Knight as a law student and secretary to Sir James Prendergast (1892, 1893 and 1895), and farm account books for Longcroft, Te Horo and Glencora stations 1910-1954, Fontenaye 1910-1921, Branscombe 1921, Richmond Downs Station 1911-1919. Also stock notes 1953-1959, a letter to the Commissioner of Unemployment, 1934. Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 box(es) (7 volumes, 1 folder). 0.10 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, mss, typescript Processing information: Not yet listed
Lectures by H D Skinner - a comparative study of indigenous graphic and sculptural art ...
Date: 1952
From: McEwen, Jock Malcolm, 1915-2010: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-6717-073
Description: Four lectures (typescript with holograph annotations) of a series of six delivered at the University of Otago by H D Skinner on research work at the Otago Museum; the introduction includes discussion of the taniwha, lectures two and three of the water symbol in Maori art, and lecture four on carving and related topics Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript with mss annotations
Various records and diaries
Date: [1935-1978]
From: North, Allan (Dr), 1908-1982 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-6136-1
Description: Comprises travel diary kept by North on a trip to Australia and includes expenses and ephemera associated with his journey; a blank diary (1970); car expenses book for Chevrolet and Morris cars (1946-1955); diary kept by Jessie North with ms copy of `Isalei' music and words (1944); minutes of adult education group, Te Whaiti (1950-1953) which included the Ohope Beach health Camp (1952) and film club record (1953-1962); two volumes of study notes one issued by the Dept of Physiology, Otago University, `Senior practical physiology' (1935) and one on pharmacology kept by North (1936); prescription register (1959-1962); account book of unknown organisation (possibly Te Whaiti Tribal Committee) recording fines, loans, marae donations and other items; and small hand made notebook labelled `Health camp, personal, Jan 1952' with notes re expenses and tramps Also includes loose papers from diaries; letter from Kihoro Ripeka Te Puawhe, Taneatua, re patere and meeting of Gilbert Mair and Tuhoe in 1871 (1971); notes re Ohope Camp (1952); postcard to Aroha, medical notes on Ruatahuna patients (1947-1961); report by North re Ohope camp (clipping, 26 Jan 1951); medical ephemera Folder of loose papers from MSY-4501 including notes re estate of W F North; Minhinnick cartoons from the `Herald'; share papers of Allan North; and clippings re the sharemarket Quantity: 1 box(es) (11 pieces). Transfers: To Photographic Archive - Assorted photographs removed from diary volumes.
Letters to his father
Date: 1920
From: Porritt, Arthur Espie (Sir), 1900-1994 : Papers and recordings
Reference: MS-Papers-9608-44
Description: Letters to his father from Otago University Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Bailey album 2
Date: [ca 1880s]
From: Bailey, Conrad, fl 1980 : Photograph albums of New Zealand scenes, one including pressed ferns
By: Burton Brothers (Dunedin, N.Z.)
Reference: PA1-o-030
Description: Album of photographs mostly of towns and buildings in Canterbury and Otago, chiefly taken by the Burton Brothers, circa 1880s. They all show city scenes including street views, and images of important buildings. The buildings include church buildings, bank buildings, insurance company office buildings, and hotels (both exterior and interior views of the Grand Hotel, Dunedin). In the North Island, there is a view of the Auckland Synagogue, and a view of Taratahi Homestead, the home of Lady Tancred and Sir Thomas Tancred, in the Carterton District. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Black cloth-bound album with leather spine and corners, lettered in gold "Views of New Zealand"
Letters to his father
Date: 1921
From: Porritt, Arthur Espie (Sir), 1900-1994 : Papers and recordings
Reference: MS-Papers-9608-45
Description: Letters to his father from Otago University Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Hunter, Norman Mitchell, b 1859 :Otago University. Dunedin. [1880s]
Date: 1882
From: Hunter, Norman Mitchell b 1859 :[Sketches of New Zealand. 1882-1883]
By: Hunter, Norman Mitchell, 1859-
Reference: E-328-f-011-2
Description: Shows the Professors' houses at Otago University Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - Otago University; Recto - bottom left - Professor's houses Quantity: 1 photograph(s). Physical Description: Albumen print 60 x 85 mm
[Ephemera of quarto size, relating to the University of Otago. 1900s]
Date: 1930-1999
From: [Ephemera of quarto size, relating to Otago Unversity College and the University of Otago]
Reference: Eph-B-UNIVERSITY-Otago-1900s
Description: Includes (selectively): 1934: Otago University Students' Association. capping concert programme. His Majesty's Theatre, 16-19 May 1934. (With 2 song sheets - 2 copies of one) 1940s: Capping concert. Sextette songs [1940s] 1949: Capping concert 1949. Sextette words. 1962: Capping concert programme, "Alklahoma", directed by Pat Hertnon. 1962 1969: University College, constituted by resolution of the Council to commemorate the Centenary of the University of otago. official opening by His Excellency the Governor-General Sir Arthur Porritt. 9 August 1969. Programme Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Booklets, sizes up to 230 mm.
[Ephemera of octavo size, relating to the University of Otago. 1960-1979]
Date: 1960-1979
From: [Ephemera of octavo size, relating to Otago University College and the University of Otago]
Reference: Eph-A-UNIVERSITY-Otago-1960/1979
Description: Includes: 1960: Capping concert 1960. "Orgy and cess". Directed by Bob McKegg; music director Wesley Faulkner. Programme 1964: University of Otago. Ceremony of conferring degrees, 10 December 1964. Order of ceremony 1969: University of Otago Centennial Assembly, 8 August; Centennial Convocation, 9 August. Dunedin Town Hall. 1969. Programme 1974: University of Otago graduation ceremony. 11 May 1974. Order of ceremony University of Otago. Department of University Extension. New Zealand's foreign policy. Tenth residential school, St Margaret's College, Dunedin, 16-20 May 1975. Pamphlet / enrolment form 1976: University of Otago graduation ceremony. 8 May 19764. Order of ceremony 1978: University of Otago graduation ceremony. 8 December 1978. Order of ceremony Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Booklets, sizes up to 230 mm.
Dunford album 1
Date: [1890s]
From: Dunford, Graeme Wilmor, fl 1980 :Photographs
By: Wrigglesworth and Binns (Firm)
Reference: PA1-q-068
Description: Album of photographs taken by T W McKenzie or H R Morns. Some taken by Wrigglesworth & Binns. Album includes a photograph of retirement certificate presented to Stephenson Percy Smith. Views include a copy of a print by W&B of an early settler's home in the Manawatu; Kaiwarra [i.e. Kaiwharawhara] Creek; canoeing on the Otaki River; sailors on a path between nikau palms in Lower Hutt; a man wearing a formal suit with bow tie, and fuschia flowers in his buttonhole; a number of large houses (possibly in the Canterbury area); views of buildings in Blenheim, Christchurch and Dunedin, including the Thomas Burns memorial in front of the Town Hall in Dunedin; and the Waimate Anglican Church. Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Album of photographs, red cover entitled `Album', decorated with a gold tui, 30.5 x 26.5 cm
Paris, Percy Reginald 1882-1942 : Papers
Date: 1893, 1902, 1938-1954
By: Paris, Percy Reginald, 1882-1942
Reference: MS-Papers-2147
Description: Inward correspondence; personal appointments diary for 1942; press cuttings and photographs Prominent Methodist minister; Superintendent of Wellington central circuit, 1935-1942 Quantity: 6 folder(s). 0.05 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, printed matter and photographs
Foxley Norris album
Date: [1870s-1880s]
By: Norris, Joseph Foxley, active 1880s; Bragge, James, 1833-1908; Burton Brothers (Dunedin, N.Z.); Wilson, George Washington, 1823-1893
Reference: PA1-q-094
Description: Photographic album created by Joseph Foxley Norris, with many images of places visited in Great Britain, including castles, cathedrals, stately homes, ports, landscapes, and bridges. Joseph Foxley Norris was a founding member of the Cyclists' Touring Club in England, and was a member of the Pickwick Bicycle Club in England with one image being a group portrait of members of the club. A number of the English scenes were photographed by G.W.W. (George Washington Wilson). Other regions visited include Cape Town and Rio de Janeiro. Views of New Zealand are mostly in the South Island, with a few of Wellington (including Government Buildings, Parliament Buildings and Government House). One photograph taken by James Bragge shows a group of unidentified Maori standing outside a meeting house in Masterton. South Island views include a bicycle "meet" in Christchurch, with a large crowd gathered, and a number of penny-farthing bicycles visible. A number of images show men riding penny-farthing bicycles and the dangers of so doing, with posed views of two men underneath their bicycles and one clutching a fence, taken in and around Christchurch. On page 108 is hand-printed award `Anniversary Sports, Christchurch,N.Z. 16th December 1880. The following ten views taken from the Cathedral Tower, Christchurch, are the 3rd prize in the One Mile Champion Bicycle Race won by J. Foxley Norris, Pioneer Bicycle Club'. Other views include a group of about four men touring along the West Coast Road, and notable buildings in Christchurch and Dunedin. One image shows the "cage" crossing the Teremakau River. A group portrait in Christchurch shows members of Harper & Co. (Solicitors) Inscriptions: Album page - J. Foxley Norris. 1880 Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with a black cover, spine title `Photo's'; 29.0 x 24.5 cm
McWhannell album 1
Date: [1890s to 1910s]
From: McWhannell, Rhoda, 1898-1996: Diaries, journals and photographs, particularly relating to forestry, farming and domestic life at Ōhaupō
Reference: PA1-o-550
Description: Album of photographs chiefly taken in the South Island, except for one view of `Woodcroft', the home of Dr John Kinder in Arney Road, Remuera from about 1880 until his death in 1903. Many of the South Island views are related to early surveyors William Duncan Ross McCurdie and his wife Olga McCurdie, and Ernest Herbert Wilmot, who were surveying land near Tahakopa, Tautuku, McLennan Valley and the Catlins. Several show the homes of early settlers in the Tahakopa Valley. Of particular interest are a view of women voting at their first election at Tahakopa (28.11.1893); one of an early settler's first home at Tahakopa; the first boat sailing up to Mr McCurdie's camp; and a group of horsemen on a beach, parading before going to war (1914). Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with light maroon cover, darker spine and corners; 25 x 20 cm
Certificates and other papers
Date: 1907-1922
From: Porritt, Arthur Espie (Sir), 1900-1994 : Papers and recordings
Reference: MS-Papers-9608-49
Description: School report from Hurlworth School; class lists, examination passes; application for temporary commission to join Royal Flying Corps (1918), swimming and lifesaving certificates; school and Otago University track and field awards Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Education Department album 3
Date: [1920s]
From: New Zealand Department of Education: Photographs of schools
By: Green & Hahn (Firm); Esquilant, William Charles, 1866-1952; Lovell-Smith, Hubert John, 1881-1948; Steffano Webb Photographic Studio; Campbell Photography; Drummond, G, active 1920s
Reference: PA1-o-147
Description: Album showing school and university buildings, chiefly in the Auckland region. Several images show the buildings under construction, or newly built. Photographs taken by various photographers for the Education Department, during the 1920s. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Green cloth-bound album, 19 x 32 cm
Burton brothers album 16
Date: [Bween 1870 and 1885]
Reference: PA1-o-091
Description: Album of early New Zealand scenes, mainly taken by the Burton Brothers. Images include gold digging, gold dredging (image of Sew Hoy's dredge), and gold sluicing, one showing the flume on a Scandinavian race at St Bathans. There are a number of views of the Pink and White Terraces, scenes of Maori life in the King Country, and scenic views of Dunedin and the Queenstown-Lakes District. The album consists of about 71 pages, of which 25 are empty. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Maroon covered album, 23 x 31 cm Provenance: Donated by Kings Cottage Museum, Australia, 1987
Cuttings, sports programmes etc
Date: 1923
From: Porritt, Arthur Espie (Sir), 1900-1994 : Papers and recordings
Reference: MS-Papers-9608-52
Description: Marked programmes of track and field events at Otago University and elswhere, newspaper cuttings Quantity: 1 folder(s).