Orr, Russell William, 1916-1977

Date: 1973-1974 - 1957 - 1963

From: Angus Corporation: Photographs of building construction

By: Lovell-Smith Photography; Orr, Russell William, 1916-1977

Reference: PA1-q-416

Description: Photographs are of various cool stores under construction. The first sequence are of the exterior and interior of a cool store in an unidentified location, 1973 to 1974, taken by an unidentified photographer. There are also photographs of the construction of the Apple and Pear Board King Street Store, Hastings, 1957, taken by Lovell-Smith Photographers, Hastings, and the construction of the Apple and Pear Board Williams Street Store, Hastings, 1963, taken by Russell Orr Photographers, Hastings. There are also two prints of a small concrete block building under construction, labelled 'O'Donoghue's building', with an upholstery shop and Smith's Radio, TV Service shop across the road, taken 1 Mar 1974 by an unidentified photographer. Source of title - title on album cover.

Date: [n d]

By: Orr, Russell William, 1916-1977; Ayre, E (Mrs), active 1976

Reference: PAColl-0295

Description: Nelson Harbour, the Wanganella at a wharf, and two photographs of a D Class locomotive under steam (one taken by Russell Orr). Arrangement: This collection is part of the 12 photographs originally received. Six of these were dry mounted and filed under 385, railways. Copy negs from other prints originally associated with this collection can be found in registers at 1/2-70066-F and 70068-70070, 68588-1/2. Quantity: 4 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1967-1972

From: Girl Guides Association New Zealand Inc :Photographs

By: Orr, Russell William, 1916-1977; Green & Hahn (Firm)

Reference: PA1-f-140

Description: Photographs of leaders of the Girl Guide Association, Girl Guides, Brownies and Rangers, and various activities throughout New Zealand. Leaders from other countries including Pacific Islands, Japan and Korea, attending conferences and training courses in New Zealand; and ceremonial occasions attended by Lady Fergusson; by Queen Elizabeth II, the Duke of Edinburgh and Princess Anne; and by the Commonwealth Chief Commissioner, Mrs D Parker-Bowles. Activities include Thinking Day, Anzac Day ceremonies, and the sale of Girl Guide biscuits. One section shows Girl Guides and Brownies in the Cook Islands. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with dark blue cover, with chalk lettering `1967-1972'; 38 x 52 cm

Date: 1954

From: Architectural Centre (Wellington, N.Z.): Photographs

By: Natusch & Sons (Firm); Orr, Russell William, 1916-1977

Reference: PAColl-0811-02-24

Description: 3 exterior views (1 print and 2 transparencies) and 3 interior views (1 print and 2 transparencies) of Stewart Greer Motors showrooms, in Hastings, constructed in 1954 (architects: Natusch & Sons). Photographs taken by Russell Orr circa 1954-1959. Arrangement: Transparencies are held at PA12-2143. Quantity: 2 b&w original photographic print(s). 4 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints and 35mm dye coupler transparencies

Date: [ca 1956]

From: Architectural Centre (Wellington, N.Z.): Photographs

By: Davies, Phillips and Chaplin (Firm); Orr, Russell William, 1916-1977

Reference: PAColl-0811-02-06

Description: Two views of the drive through liquor store of D H Newbigin (architects: Davies, Phillips and Chaplin), built in 1956. Photographs taken by Russell Orr in circa 1956. Inscriptions: Mount recto - beneath image - [signed] Russell Orr Quantity: 2 colour original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Dye coupler prints 241 x 167 mm, mounted on card

Date: [1974-1977]

From: Thompson, Eric Hardisty, 1922-2000 : Papers

Reference: 2001-008-027

Description: Primarily correspondence between Russell Orr, Keith Robertson (Robbie) and Thompson relating to the Featherston prisoner of war camp; includes clippings (one of death of Orr), extracts, research notes on prisoners, circulars Quantity: 1 folder(s). Transfers: To Photographic Archive - Negatives relating to the proposed Featherston prisoner of war camp memorial; and photograph of Keith Robertson and Toshio Adachi.

Date: [1971-1974]

From: Thompson, Eric Hardisty, 1922-2000 : Papers

Reference: 2001-008-026

Description: Mostly correspondence betweem Russell Orr, Keith Robertson (Robbie) and Thompson re proposed Featherston prisoner of war camp reunion and related matters. Includes Japanese translation of news item about riot at Cowra by Minoru Shima from the `Dominion', Aug 1944 (the English version of which is in 2001-008-023), and letter from Shima, notes for talk by Thompson at the Japanese Speaking Competition (Sept 1970), rejected letter to the editor of the `Listener' re the Featherston camp riot, article, `New Zealand's first Japanese teachers, the Japanese at Featherston', clippings and other papers. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1953-[ca 1965]

From: Registered Master Builders Federation (New Zealand) :Photographs

By: Orr, Russell William, 1916-1977; Green & Hahn (Firm); Inksters Ltd; Peat, Donald Harry, 1922-2010; Gordon Studio; Ritchie's Studios; Henry, Anthony, active 1950s; Howards of Papakura Ltd; Crago, Eric William, 1904-1992

Reference: PAColl-8433-01

Description: Photographs taken at conferences of the Registered Master Builders Federation in the 1950s and 1960s. Except for the Wellington conference in 1953, and the Napier conference in 1959, none of the others are identified or dated. Quantity: 140 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: ca 1925-ca 1955

By: Calder, Anne Marie, 1904-1989; Hardie Shaw Studios; Crown Studios (Wellington, N.Z.); Jauncey, Philip Henry, 1902-1982; Tustin, Mabel, 1884-1967; Valerie Studios (Wellington, N.Z.); Wood, Geoffrey Cameron, 1920-1995; McKelvie Studio; Orr, Russell William, 1916-1977; Leeden, C J, active 1940s

Reference: PAColl-7977

Description: Photographs of netball teams with which Anne Calder was associated from the 1920s to 1950s. The collection consists mainly of Kia Ora Basketball Club and Wellington representative teams. Quantity: 28 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: [ca Oct 1958]

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

By: Orr, Russell William, 1916-1977

Reference: PAColl-8602-25

Description: Boxer J Nomura, after being hit low by G Maloney at the end of the final of the light-heavyweight match at the 1958 New Zealand Amateur Boxing Championships in Hastings. Photograph taken circa October 1958, by Russell William Orr. Inscriptions: Verso - Lt-Heavywright - J Nomura collapsed in corner after referee had awarded him title on foul. Title is in question ? ? ?; Verso - Clipping from New Zealand Free Lance, attached - "In doubt. J Nomura, spreadeagled in his corner, after having been nit lw by G Maloney. Confirmation that he had been awarded the light-heavyweight title was held up pending a decision on a protest."; Verso - stamped in ink - Photography by Russell Orr Commercial and Press Photographer Box 102. Hastings. Tel 4162; Verso - Published 17 Oct 1958 Page 26 J Nomura was awarded the title after a foul. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 18.2 x 15.2 cm

Date: Dec 1953

From: A H & A W Reed :Various photographs including 5 of the Tangiwai disaster

By: Orr, Russell William, 1916-1977

Reference: PAColl-2388-09

Description: Aerial view taken at the scene of the Tangiwai railway disaster of 24 December 1953. Looks straight along the railway line after flood waters have receeded, showing the gap over the Whangaehu Stream where the bridge was washed away. Photograph taken by Russell Orr late December 1953. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Gelatin silver print 21 x 15.6 cm

Date: Dec 1953

From: A H & A W Reed :Various photographs including 5 of the Tangiwai disaster

By: Orr, Russell William, 1916-1977

Reference: PAColl-2388-04

Description: Aerial view taken at the scene of the Tangiwai railway disaster of 24 December 1953. Overlooks an area around the Whangaehu Stream after flood waters had receded. Includes the remains of the railway bridge, ambulances, and railway carriages on the banks of the river. Photograph taken by Russell Orr late December 1953. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Gelatin silver print 20.8 x 15.5 cm

Date: [ca Oct 1958]

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

By: Orr, Russell William, 1916-1977

Reference: PAColl-8602-30

Description: New Zealand Amateur Boxing Championships in 1958, in Hastings. Featherweight final between G Anderson and B Galbraith. Photograph taken circa Oct 1958, by Russell William Orr. Publication notes - Published in the New Zealand Free Lance, 17 Oct 1958, page 26 Source of descriptive information - Notes on back of print, and New Zealand Free Lance 17 Oct 1958, page 26 Inscriptions: Verso - Russell Orr photo Featherweight - G Anderson (Southland) left connects with B Galbraith (Oamaru). Anderson won the Jameson Belt.; Verso - clipping from New Zealand Free Lance - Most scientific G Anderson, Southland, winner of the featherweight title and the Jameson Belt for the most scientific boxer, gets through the guard of B Galbraith, Oamaru, during the final. G Anderson won the title, and the Jameson Belt for the most scientific boxer. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 16.1 x 17.6 cm