Kaumatua for the National Library of New Zealand in the late 1980s/early 1990s
Kingi, Henari (Rev), active 1990
National Library events
Date: ca1984-ca1995
From: National Library of New Zealand: Photographs
Reference: PAColl-5801-1
Description: Mainly records of National Library events which include gifts of books from Poland and Yugoslavia, a delegation of Librarians from China, the official opening of the National Library, the New Vacuum Freeze Dryer for Conservation, the powhiri for Dick Grace the first Maori Manager, celebration for Women's Suffrage Day, Princess Anne visiting, the presentation of the Missoula Peace Quilt, National Library Children's Days, 25th anniversary of setting up the library by act of parliament, and the initiation of the talking book service. Most of the rest of the images record the construction of the National Library building, people and occassions connected with this, the building's interiors, and services provided. Quantity: 101 b&w original photographic print(s). 76 colour original transparency/ies.
National Library exhibition openings
Date: ca1985-1995
From: National Library of New Zealand: Photographs
Reference: PAColl-5801-2
Description: Openings relating to six of the exhibitions (Fabulous and Familiar, Musical Images, Kia Kaha - Forever Strong, Empire and Desire - Gallipoli 1915, Encounter with Eden; New Zealand, 1770-1870, Max Dupain - Sydney Nostalgia ) held in the National Library between 1990 and 1995. Two views of the John Drawbridge mural before it was installed in the National Library building. It is seen in a Government store and still coloured as it was for the international exhibition at Osaka, Japan, 1970. There is a group photo of Maori carving students from Porirua community college, and two portraits of Carol O'Biso. Quantity: 31 b&w original photographic print(s). 2 colour original transparency/ies.