Boys' clothing
Colin and Norman Hartwig blowing bubbles, circa 1940?
Date: 1940
From: Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949 :Collection of albums, prints and negatives
Reference: 1/4-038950-G
Description: The photographer's grandsons, Colin and Norman Hartwig, blowing bubbles. Norman is sitting on a step-ladder, with Colin standing behind. This image is a glass copy negative made from his own original, by Albert Percy Godber. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 3.25 x 4.25 inches
Colin and Norman Hartwig, the photographer's grandsons, circa 1939
Date: 1939
From: Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949 :Collection of albums, prints and negatives
Reference: 1/4-038947-G
Description: The photographer's grandsons, Colin and Norman Hartwig, sitting outside in front of a house, by a lawn, with toys. Both the boys are wearing sun-hats, and light-coloured shirts, while Colin is wearing shorts, and Norman is wearing shorts with braces. This image is a glass copy negative made from his own original, by Albert Percy Godber. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 3.25 x 4.25 inches
McIntosh album 3
Date: [Between 1872 and 1899]
By: Barltrop, George William, 1863-1946; Burton Brothers (Dunedin, N.Z.)
Reference: PA1-o-287
Description: An album probably created, and chiefly photographed by George William Barltrop, between 1872 (one image of the laying of the foundation stone of (?) Provincial Buildings in 1872), and the rest being views of New Zealand taken in the late 1890s. One sequence of images shows St Thomas' Church (Newtown, Wellington) under construction, and both exterior and interior views when finished, in 1895. One image shows the wreck of the SS Wairarapa in 1894, and there are views of several lighthouses around New Zealand, two of which were taken by the Burton Brothers. A number of scenes are taken in the Nelson area, including several of the Dun Mountain railway (for the Dun Mountain Copper Mining Company), the Maitai River and valley, Nelson City, and Washington Valley. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album bound in black morocco, with black leather spine, entitled `Photographs' in gold, and McIntosh III lettered in gold on spine; 21.5 x 28.0 cm
Colin Hartwig as a young boy, standing on a bridge
Date: 1938
From: Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949 :Collection of albums, prints and negatives
Reference: 1/4-038933-G
Description: Colin Hartwig as a young boy, wearing a light coloured shirt and shorts held by braces, and a hat. He is standing on a bridge, leaning against a fence with a handrail and wire netting from the rail to the ground. Photographed by Albert Percy Godber in 1938. Identification of subject and place from Godber's own index at TL 6/1/15, held in Photographic Archives. It is listed in the 1/4 plate sequence under H. Hartwig, C. Silverstream. 1938. On bridge. (Box 38) Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 3.25 x 4.25 inches
Norman and Colin Hartwig at Silverstream, 1938
Date: 1938
From: Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949 :Collection of albums, prints and negatives
Reference: 1/4-038937-G
Description: Norman Hartwig (aged about 2) standing on a chair, and Colin Hartwig (aged about 5) standing beside him on the ground, grandsons of the photographer, at Silverstream in 1938. Photographed by Albert Percy Godber in 1938. Identification of subject and place from Godber's own index at TL 6/1/15, held in Photographic Archives. It is listed in the 1/4 plate sequence under Hartwig, C & N. Silverstream. 1938. Box 38. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 3.25 x 4.25 inches
Gant, Robert, 1854?-1936 :Photograph albums
Date: [ca 1887-1891]
By: Gant, Robert, 1854?-1936
Reference: PA-Group-00058
Description: Two albums of photographs taken mainly in Masterton about 1887-1891, probably by Robert Gant. Most photographs of individual men and groups of men, often posed in tableaux, and including men dressed as women. Many subjects appear to be homosexual men. Most photographs have captions. Some landscape scenes of Masterton, Wellington, Woolwich and other overseas locations. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 2 album(s) Album(s). Provenance: Purchase, 2007. Albums belonged to Jennifer Blackburn, great-grandaughter of Charles Blackburn (the 'CB' of the photograph captions). Jennifer Blackburn given the albums by her Aunty Coll (Colleen)
Children playing on swings at Browns Island
Date: [ca 1900-1910]
From: Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives
Reference: 1/2-037498-G
Description: View of boys on a large wooden swing. Photograph taken by William A Price in early 1900s Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Brown's Island. Auckland. 1212 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry glass plate negative 4.5 x 6.5 inches
Colin and Norman Hartwig blowing bubbles, circa 1940?
Date: 1940
From: Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949 :Collection of albums, prints and negatives
Reference: 1/4-038949-G
Description: The photographer's grandsons, Colin and Norman Hartwig, blowing bubbles. Norman is sitting on a step-ladder, with Colin standing behind. This image is a glass copy negative made from his own original, by Albert Percy Godber. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 3.25 x 4.25 inches
Farmers Trading Company :Fashion issue, March 1956. Farmers', the friendly family store...
Date: 1956
Reference: Eph-C-RETAIL-Farmers-1956-01
Description: Mail order catalogue featuring women's and boys' clothing, camping equipment, sports gear (tennis racquets, cricket bats wickets and balls), snorkeling equipment, outdoor furniture, billiard tables, cameras, projectors, and Viewmaster viewers. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 12 pages, 370 x 243 mm.
Pownall, Robert, 1839-1889 :[Nelson scene with boy in boat]. 1879
Date: 1879
From: Pownall, Robert, 1839-1889 :1. [Paintings and photographic copies of paintings of New Zealand landscapes, including Nelson, Taranaki, and Aorangi/Mount Cook. Copy of portrait of Pownall by Maggie Bullock. 1860s-1880s]. 2. Victoria, 1837-1887. Jubilee ode by James Duigan with illustrations by Robt W Pownall MSA. 1887
Reference: G-570
Description: An unidentified scene, showing a lake or coastal area, with a young boy in a small sailing boat in the foreground. He wears a blue and white sailor's suit and a hat. He is hoisting sail on his little boat. Behind him are hills, and beyond them, a snow-peaked mountain range. Probably in the Nelson area, as Pownall lived there until 1881, when he moved to Wanganui Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - R W Pownall 1879 [in red brushpoint] Quantity: 1 oil(s). Physical Description: Oil on board, 565 x 645 mm, in frame 840 x 640 mm
Hodgkins, Isabel Jane, 1867-1950 :An 'orrible orrible tale. The fairy tale. [Between 18...
Date: 1882 - 1888
From: Hodgkins, Isabel Jane, 1867-1950 :[Sketchbook. Between 1882 and 1888]
Reference: E-034-3-016
Description: Two younger brothers on a sofa. The older of the two reading to the younger boy. The view is likely to be at the Hodgkins' family home 'Waira' at Ravensbourne Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil drawing, page size 138 x 218 mm
St John's Church album 1
Date: 1928 to 1931
From: St John's Church :Photographs of church buildings, personalities and activities
By: Moore, Richard Douglas, 1903-1965; St. John's in the City (Church : Wellington, N.Z.)
Reference: PA1-o-449
Description: Photographs (only on pages 1 to 6, the rest blank), relating to St John's Junior Young Men's Bible Class at St John's Presbyterian Church, Wellington, between 1928 and 1931. The first photograph is a portrait of R D Moore, one of the leaders of the group, followed by group portraits of the Bible class members. Some show the St John's cricket team, the rugby team, and groups at various outdoor activities at a bible class camp at Haywards. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with mottled brown/black cover, mock crocodile corners and spine; 26 x 35 cm
McIntosh album 8
Date: 1899
By: Barltrop, George William, 1863-1946
Reference: PA1-o-292
Description: Photographs of the Nelson Region, Wellington Harbour, Featherston, Ruamahanga Valley and the Rimutaka Hill Road, probably taken by George William Barltrop in 1899 (Identification from other albums in this sequence). None of the people in photographs are identified, but include several scenes with a woman and her husband; a group portrait at a wedding; two older women in a garden; a picnic group (6 women, one man and three children); two women carrying baskets of plants, with a man wheeling a bicycle (on the road to the Nelson Reservoir); and three young boys in a garden. A sequence of twelve photographs includes two men, members of the 2nd Contingent, at a military camp (possibly in the Nelson area), preparing to leave for the South African War, in 1899; rows of horses near tents at the camp; soldiers marching; a Nelson street with a banner reading `For Queen and country. God bless our boys'; and Wellington Harbour with crowds on the wharves to farewell the troops. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with dark green cover, entitled `Photographs'; 16.0 x 22.5 cm
Photographer unknown :St John's Young Men's Bible Class
Date: 1930
From: St John's Church (Willis Street, Wellington) :Photographs of church personalities and activities
By: St. John's in the City (Church : Wellington, N.Z.)
Reference: PAColl-D-0132
Description: 15 photographs including a group photograph, arranged on card. Snap shot views of camp sites (possibly some are beside the Hutt River in Upper Hutt) and camp activities. Includes a photograph of a cricket team. Year taken from date on brown wrapping paper Inscriptions: Recto - centre - Title Quantity: 15 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints, various sizes, mounted on card
Photographer unknown: Scouting and other family photographs
Date: [ca 1940s]
Reference: PAColl-6960
Description: An assorted collection including a number of images of scouts camping, being taught to light fires etc. Also included are a number of family groups taken in a garden, a trig point on a hilltop, battleships moored in a harbour, electric train in Wellington Railway Station etc. Photographer unidentified. Arrangement: Negatives housed at 1/4-059018 to 059111 Quantity: 94 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film ¼ plate negatives
Photographer unknown :St John's Young Men's Bible Class
Date: [ca 1920s-1930s]
From: St John's Church (Willis Street, Wellington) :Photographs of church personalities and activities
By: St. John's in the City (Church : Wellington, N.Z.)
Reference: PAColl-D-0131
Description: 18 photographs including 2 formal group photographs, arranged on card. Snap shot views of camp sites (possibly some are beside the Hutt River in Upper Hutt and/or at Haywards) as well as individual boys and men. A similar page of photographs is entitled `Haywards' and includes a range of photos dated between 1923-1929. See PAColl-D-0151. Some photographs are numbered. Inscriptions: Recto - centre - Title Quantity: 18 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints, various sizes, mounted on card
Photographers unknown :St John's Young Men's Bible Class
Date: [ca 1923-1929]
From: St John's Church (Willis Street, Wellington) :Photographs of church personalities and activities
By: St. John's in the City (Church : Wellington, N.Z.)
Reference: PAColl-D-0151
Description: 21 snap shot views of camp life and individuals taken at various camps between 1923-1929, including Trentham (1923), Wallaceville (1927), Haywards (1928 & 1929), Makara (1929), Maori Bank (1929). Includes photograph of G S Troup taken at Trentham, 1923. All photographs are numbered; no individuals are named. See a similar page of photographs at PAColl-D-0131 Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - Title provided for most of the images Quantity: 21 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints, various sizes, mounted on card
Artist unknown :[Profile head and shoulders sketch of a young boy wearing a costume.] 2...
Date: 1932
By: Gnatt, Rigmor, 1929-2009
Reference: A-429-047
Description: A head and shoulders profile view of a boy, smiling. He wears costume head-dress, which obscures his hair; it appears to be a close-fitting cap with wings or ears The artist is unidentified but would seem to have the initials 'M V' Other Titles - January Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - M V [artist's initials? shaped like a heart (m over v)]; Recto - bottom left - 20 Januar 1932 Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil and felt marker on paper, 302 x 220 mm Transfers: Collection as a whole taken into Manuscripts; other transfers made to Photo Archive and Published collections - From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-1294.
Artist unknown :[Head and shoulders pencil drawing of a young boy. ca 1932]
Date: 1930 - 1935
By: Gnatt, Rigmor, 1929-2009
Reference: A-429-046
Description: A three-quarters head and shoulders portrait of a boy, perhaps about ten years old. He is wearing a roll-neck jumper, has a serious expression, and stares directly at the viewer The artist is unidentified but would seem to have the initials 'M V'. THe portrait is possibly of Poul Gnatt as a boy Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - M V [artist's initials? shaped like a heart (m over v)] Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil on paper, 260 x 205 mm Transfers: Collection as a whole taken into Manuscripts; other transfers made to Photo Archive and Published collections - From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-1294.
Photographer unknown : King Taufa'ahau Tupou of Tonga, Princess Te Kirihaehae Te Puea H...
Date: [ca 1940s]
Reference: PAColl-6664
Description: 36 images: 9 of King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV, King of Tonga having afternoon tea outside a house with some friends; 8 of a boy in a military style uniform, one of them with his mother; two of Princess Te Kirihaehae Te Puea Herangi and others sitting on the front steps of a house; and one of a waka under construction. The other images are of unidentified people. Photographer unidentified. Arrangement: Negatives housed at 1/4-027259 to 027294 Quantity: 36 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negatives