England - Social life and customs

Date: 1862 - 1869

From: [The George Henry Wood collection of prints]

By: Burton, William Paton, 1828-1883; Dalziel Brothers (Firm)

Reference: A-390-161/182

Description: Illustrations for magazine stories and idyllic scenic rural illustrations for "Golden thoughts from golden fountains", arranged in fifty-two divisions. Illustrations by eminent artists, engraved by the Brothers Dalziel. London, 1868. The engraver of many of the illustrations is Dalziel Brothers. Quantity: 22 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Black and white prints mounted on sheets, sizes approximately 335 x 223 mm

Date: 1868 - 1882

From: [The George Henry Wood collection of prints]

By: Swain, Joseph, 1820-1909; Quiver (Periodical); Good words (Periodical); Barnard, Frederick, 1846-1896

Reference: A-390-089/096

Description: Illustrations for magazine stories featuring family relations and conduct of life. Periodicals include: "Sunday magazine", "Quiver", "Good words" and "Cassells family magazine". The engraver of many of the illustrations is J Swain. Quantity: 8 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Black and white prints mounted on sheets, sizes approximately 335 x 223 mm

Date: 1870 - 1873

From: [The George Henry Wood collection of prints]

By: Linton, James Dromgole (Sir), 1840-1916; Dalziel Brothers (Firm); Wentworth, F, active 1871; Swain, Joseph, 1820-1909; Gardner, William Biscombe, 1847?-1919

Reference: A-414-111/119

Description: Images featuring contemporary and Biblical stories. Engravers include the Dalziel Brothers, W B Gardner, Joseph Swain and F Wentworth. Quantity: 9 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Black and white prints mounted on sheets, sizes approximately 335 x 223 mm

Date: 1868 - 1874

From: [The George Henry Wood collection of prints]

By: Buckman, Edwin, 1841-1930; Swain, Joseph, 1820-1909; Gardner, William Biscombe, 1847?-1919

Reference: A-390-132/146

Description: Illustrations for magazine stories or articles featuring families, adventure and drama, sea stories. The engravers of some of the illustrations are W B Gardner and J Swain. Quantity: 15 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Black and white prints mounted on sheets, sizes approximately 335 x 223 mm

Date: [ca 1920-1955]

By: Stannage, S Gillman, -1988

Reference: MS-Papers-10371

Description: Comprises letters from Sir Ronald Storrs and D'Arcy Cresswell to Stannage (ca 1920s-1950s); also two photographs and four clippings Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescript, printed matter Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by the Stannage Estate, Mar 1989

Date: 1846

From: Various artists :[Assorted almanacs and newspaper offprints, mainly British. 1790s-1854].

By: Gosden, Daniel, active 1846

Reference: D-013-038

Description: Lavishly illustrated issue of the "Era" showing horses, jockeys and spectators, a page of illustrations of carriages on crowded roads, a page of illustrations of odd characters at the racetrack and accompanying sideshows. Text includes a humorous narrative of the day's events, and a ballad. Back page lists all the Derby winners and Oaks winner since 1780. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress and engravings, on eight page booklet, each page 460 x 306 mm.

Date: Jul 1867-Jan 1870, Jun-Nov 1871

By: Taylor, Mary Caroline, 1803-1884

Reference: MS-Papers-4407

Description: Diaries kept by Mary Caroline Taylor while the Taylors were visiting England, 1867-1871, largely while the Rev R Taylor was preparing his second book for publication. She recorded their daily activities and the people they met, especially focusing on family affairs and concerns. She also describes their voyage back to NZ on the `Shannon' to Melbourne, by the `Tararua' to Port Chalmers and then by a variety of transport back to Wanganui. Quantity: 2 folder(s). Physical Description: Holograph (photocopies)

Date: 19 Dec 1827

From: Maxwell family correspondence

Reference: MS-Papers-9580-11

Description: Letter wriiten by Charles Maxwell from Bristol to his wife Kate in Bath. It contains family news and a description of Maxwell's activities in Bristol. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Ms

Date: 1889

By: Fulton family

Reference: Ms-Group-1810

Description: Comprises two letters from Iris Fidela Fulton, sailing on the SS Ionic, and then living in London, where she was studying music, to her sister Alice in New Zealand. The letters give detailed accounts of her life in London, her opinions of contemporary London society and manners. Also, one first edition of AD 2000 or Woman's destiny, inscribed to "Miss Fulton" by the author, Sir Julius Vogel. In view of her opinions she would have found the book agreeable Source of title - Supplied by Library Other Titles - AD 2000, or a Woman's destiny Quantity: 1 folder(s). 1 volume(s). 0.04 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, printed matter

Date: 1850 - 1900

By: Wood, George Henry, 1874-1945

Reference: WOOD

Description: 3024 mounted prints, grouped according to artist. Quantity: 3024 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Black and white prints mounted on sheets, sizes approximately 335 x 223 mm Transfers: Other material from the same provenance is at MSX-7409, qMS-2287, and the formed George Henry Wood Collection. Wood's collection of lantern slides is at PA11-036..

Date: 1821

From: Various artists :[Assorted almanacs and newspaper offprints, mainly British. 1790s-1854].

By: Hone, William, 1780-1842

Reference: D-013-042

Description: A satirical publication attacking Sir John Stoddart and the Constitional Society (according to the British Library catalogue). A panel on the front page announces the death of Queen Caroline, consort of King George IV. Also discusses Robert Southey and other literary figures. A red stamp at top right features a clawed paw, and has the inscription: "He claps his claw on every thing" Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress and engravings, on four page booklet, each page 557 x 409 mm.

Date: 1850-1851

By: Wilson, E (Miss), active 1850-1851

Reference: MS-2503

Description: Describes social life in England and voyage to New Zealand (by way of India); includes newspaper clippings of a philosophical and religious nature; also describes books read during the voyage; ship unidentified Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 volume(s) (42 pages). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph, printed matter (11cm, maroon morocco in maroon slip case)

Date: 1859 - 1864

From: [The George Henry Wood collection of prints]

By: Walker, Frederick, 1840-1875; Swain, Joseph, 1820-1909; Dalziel Brothers (Firm)

Reference: A-419-033/121

Description: Images of contemporary Victorian life, social and moral tales. Engravers include Joseph Swain and the Dalziel Brothers. Quantity: 89 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Black and white prints mounted on sheets, sizes approximately 335 x 223 mm

Date: 1947

From: Craig, Elsdon Walter Grant, 1917-1980 : Papers

Reference: fMS-Papers-7888-5

Description: Newspaper clippings from English newspapers on english domestic topics. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1859 - 1864

From: [The George Henry Wood collection of prints]

By: Thomson, J Gordon, active 1860s; Dalziel Brothers (Firm); Linton, William James, 1812-1898

Reference: A-419-001/032

Description: Images of contemporary Victorian life, social and moral tales. Engravers include the Dalziel Brothers and W J Linton. Quantity: 32 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Black and white prints mounted on sheets, sizes approximately 335 x 223 mm

Date: [1994]

From: Gidley, James, fl 1910-1999 : Memoirs

Reference: MS-Papers-5733

Description: Gidley describes the ten years following his `An Octave of years in New Zealand' and writes about going to England, working at various occupations on farms and in London, travelling to Scotland, then to Sydney and `the cannibal island of Malekula'. He concentrates especially on his encounters with women, and his support for fascism at the start of the war. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (151 leaves).

Date: 1937

From: Andrew family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7417-1

Description: Comprises letters and diary entries from Richard Andrew to his parents while travelling overseas on the `Taranaki' 1937; he describes his various activities, trips around England, meeting with his relatives, life in England etc Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1897-1972

By: White, George Herbert, 1867-1957

Reference: MS-Papers-1775

Description: Comprises a sketch of White's English childhood; copies of published material on John White, immigration and Methodist mission in Taranaki; also two letters Source of title - Supplied title White emigrated with his family to New Plymouth in 1893. He became a Methodist lay preacher, and his father, John, formerly a New Zealand immigration agent, a Methodist minister. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (9 pieces). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescripts, typed transcripts and printed matter (photocopies)

Date: 1859 - 1865

From: [The George Henry Wood collection of prints]

By: Thomas, George Housman, 1824-1868; Harral, Horace, active 1862-1876; Thomas, William Luson, 1830-1900

Reference: A-418-160/163

Description: Images of domestic life and customs, romance and moral tales. Engravers include W L Thomas and H Harral. Quantity: 4 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Black and white prints mounted on sheets, sizes approximately 335 x 223 mm

Date: 10 Jul 1867-31 Jan 1870, 1 Jun-22 Nov 1871

By: Taylor, Mary Caroline, 1803-1884

Reference: MS-Papers-5592

Description: Diary entries from the Taylors' arrival in England in July 1867 to 31 Jan 1870, and 1 June 1871 until their return to New Zealand in November of the same year. Mrs Taylor records their daily activities and the people they met, especially family affairs and concerns. An account of their voyage back to NZ on the `Shannon' to Melbourne, by the `Tararua' to Port Chalmers and then by a variety of transport back to Wanganui. Source of title - Supplied Relationship complexity - The Library received photocopies of the originals of these two diaries which Springer has not transcribed; the Taylors's journey to England was largely for Rev R Taylor to prepare his second book for publication. See photocopy of original of these diaries at MS-Papers-4407 Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (photocopy)