Smith, Robert H, active 1952

Date: [ca 1940s-1950s]

From: Unwin, William Henry 1909-1992: Photographs relating to the life and career of musician Harry Unwin

By: Ascot Photographers (Christchurch, N.Z.); Cabaret Candid Photography; Smith, Robert H, active 1952

Reference: PAColl-10379-6

Description: Photographs of various women in Harry Unwin's life, 1940s-1950s, some of whom he may have been romantically involved with. Taken by a range of photographers, many of whom are unidentified. - Contains portraits of women, many of whom have autographed and sent their image to Unwin. Includes studio portraits and glamour photographs. Some first names are given, including "Norma", "Glad", "Miskey", "Betty", "Mona", "Margaret", 'Joan", and "Elvie", but many are unidentified. One image features a topless woman on the beach. - Includes a series of images of dancer Billie Ponds. These include professional stage shots in costume and studio portraits that she has given to Unwin. Ponds has autographed or annotated the rear of a number of the images. Also includes images of Unwin and Ponds together by a fountain and at a railway station, and Ponds with an older woman [possibly her mother?]. Another series features a blond woman identified only as "Elese" and includes professional portraits in a swimsuit and high-heeled shoes on a beach as well as informal snapshots [possibly taken by Unwin?]. One portrait is signed "To Harry, with fondest regards, Elese". Elese and Unwin are photographed together holding a koala and with a koala sitting on the back of an Alsatian dog, drinking in evening wear, holding hands, and outside Christchurch Cathedral (with Elese in a [adult Girl Guide?] uniform). - Named photographers include Cabaret Candid Photography, 'Truth' and 'Daily Mirror' feature service, Capitol Studio (Brisbane), Doug Balmer, Ascot Photographers (Christchurch), Robert H Smith (Wellington), Maxim Studio (Western Australia), and Majestic Studios (Coburg, Melbourne). Quantity: 57 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin photoprints

Date: 1943-1970

From: Hoskins, Barbara, active 1941-2015 : Photographs relating to the Philps, Nimmo, and Anton families

By: Bells Camera House; Leicagraph Studio (Wellington, N.Z.); Life Photography; McKelvie Studio; Minicam Photography; Polyfoto Studio; S P Andrew Ltd; Smith, Robert H, active 1952; Spencer Digby Studios

Reference: PAColl-10138-4

Description: Comprises black and white prints relating to Barbara Hoskins (nee Anton) and cousins of her generation related to her maternal family the Nimmos. Contains formal studio portraits and informal photographs of family and friends at weddings and in the garden. Taken by a range of photographers, some unknown, circa 1943 to 1970. Many photographs are inscribed in pencil with names. Includes Barbara Hoskins in class portrait (probably Wellington Teachers College) circa late 1940s to early 1950s. Family members include Ngaire, Tish Rollins (Eckhoff), Gary Nimmo 1952, Martyn and Jill Nimmo, Margaret McNeil, Jan Eckhoff, Hamish McNeil 1959, Bruce Nimmo and Audrey, Edith Agnes Nimmo, Judith Nimmo, Ian and Doreen Nimmo, Jill and Tiri Nimmo, Nan McNeil, Marilyn Nimmo 1964 with Jill and children Jeffrey, Wayne, Robyn, Peter, Thelma, Lionel, Helen, Kath Nimmo. Quantity: 21 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints, including seven prints mounted on card

Date: [ca 27 Nov 1952]

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

By: Smith, Robert H, active 1952

Reference: EP-Religion-Roman Catholic 1-01

Description: Mural by Martin Roestenburg inside Our Lady of Fatima church at Waikanae. Depicts Christ in the arms of his mother. Date of mural unknown. Photograph taken circa 27 November 1952 by Robert H Smith. Other - Photograph published in the Evening Post 27 November 1952 Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 16.4 x 21.6 cm