Weir, William Norman McDonald (Major-General Sir), 1893-1961

Date: [Between 1948 and 1958]

From: McWhannell, Rhoda, 1898-1996: Diaries, journals and photographs, particularly relating to forestry, farming and domestic life at Ōhaupō

Reference: PA1-o-562

Description: Album of photographs of family and friends probably taken by Rhoda McWhannell. They include a sequence at the beginning of the wedding of Brian Stewart Geddes, and Audrey Marion (nee Hopkins), on 14th May 1945. Their family, especially their daughters Elizabeth Anne, and Jane Margaret, are photographed as babies, and as they grow. Scenic views include the Gisborne region; and Kawau Island, with a large group in Mr McDowell's party, deep-sea fishing from a launch, showing their catch of hapuka A group of women from the Women's War service Auxiliary at Katikati are seen in two images; and a meeting house at Katikati. The last few images show the nursery at Rozel, where Frederick and Rhoda McWhannell developed eucalyptus seedings for forestry. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with maroon cover, entitled `Photographs'; 16.5 x 24.5 cm

Date: 1955

From: McKinnon, Walter Sneddon, 1910-1998 :Albums relating to periods as Armed Forces Attache to USA, 1954-1957

Reference: PAColl-8927

Description: Photographs of military authorities, soldiers, and weapons and other devices used in training US infantrymen. Among the New Zealanders featured are Major General Weir and Brigadier W S McKinnon Arrangement: These photographs were removed from album at PA1-o-912 Quantity: 10 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: 1940-1945

By: King, Russell David, 1896-1970

Reference: PAColl-3179

Description: Because the photographer was one of the commanding officers of the Field Ambulance many of the photographs are snaps of officers and visiting commanders and officials. Other photographs show the Field Ambulance in operation in various theatres of the war, on leave and playing sport. The largest group of photographs are of a tourist type showing historical sites, architecture, places of scenic interest and the native populations Arrangement: Negatives at F66732-1/4 - F66784-1/4 Quantity: 53 b&w original negative(s). 625 b&w original photographic print(s). Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-0247, Russell David King papers.

Date: 1955

From: McKinnon, Walter Sneddon, 1910-1998 :Albums relating to periods as Armed Forces Attache to USA, 1954-1957

Reference: PA1-o-912

Description: Photograph album relating to Brigadier McKinnon's visit to the Infantry School at Fort Benning, Georgia, USA, in 1955. The photographs from this album have been removed and are now at PAColl-8927. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: PA1-q-306-0704

Date: Circa 1950s to 1960s

From: McWhannell, Rhoda, 1898-1996: Diaries, journals and photographs, particularly relating to forestry, farming and domestic life at Ōhaupō

Reference: PA12-8858

Description: This set of slides shows friends and relations of Frederick and Rhoda McWhannell, and various pets (Inky the cat, and Snookie and Wanda the dogs). Identified people are listed above. Some with Christian names only are Ann, Joan & Bruce, and Wendy. Quantity: 23 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Dye coupler slides, 35mm

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: PA1-q-306-0680

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: PA1-q-306-0705

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: PA1-q-306-0737

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: PA1-q-306-0723

Date: 6 Apr-3 Jun 1915, 24 Feb-5 Sep 1937

By: Weir, James Harrison, 1922-2012

Reference: MS-Papers-8374

Description: Includes, correspondence from Norman Weir to his father James Weir during his time serving in Egypt during World War One. Also, includes correspondence to his family on a trip to England, on the RMS Rangitiki to represent New Zealand at the Coronation of King George VI. Weir discusses life on the boat and people on the boat trip. Copies of this correspondence were transcribed and typed by Jim Weir. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by the Estate of Keitha Weir, Wellington, September 2005

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: PA1-q-306-0696

Date: [1943-1959]

From: Strewe, Friedrich Georg Theodor (Odo), 1910-1986 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5921-050

Description: Includes clippings (not only relating to Somes Island); inward and outward correspondence with family and government officials; directives re discipline on the island; `Prisoners of war; the Geneva Convention' (1929); notes by Strewe; financial records re Internees Canteen; directions for yoga exercises; letter by Strewe for Fagerholm and other papers Language - Letter to Lucie Strewe in German; many notes in German Other Titles - Prisoners of war; the Geneva Convention Quantity: 1 folder(s).

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: PA1-q-306-0678

Description: Directly behind the Minister is the Chief of the New Zealand General Staff, Major-in-Chief N W McD. Weir. Group also includes Brigadier L Potter, Commander 2 NZEF (Japan)

Date: [ca 1910-1960]

By: Weir, James Harrison, 1922-2012

Reference: PAColl-8734

Description: Collection comprises: Photographs of James Williamson and his wife, taken by Standish & Preece of Christchurch. Photographs of Norman Weir in uniform, before serving in World War I, taken by Crown Studios of Auckland. Photograph of Norman and Alice Weir in the garden of their home in Cambridge, ca 1960. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 5 b&w original photographic print(s). 1 colour original photographic print(s).

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: PA1-q-306-0693

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: PA1-q-306-0679

Description: With the Minister are Major-General N W McD Weir, Chief of the New Zealand General Staff, and Brigadier L Potter

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: PA1-q-306-0694

Date: 1937, 2003

By: Weir family

Reference: MS-Papers-8746

Description: Comprise Coronation Orders, collected by Sir William Norman Weir in 1937; speech notes used by Keitha Weir, his daughter, in 2003 when addressing Karitane nurses in Wellington Source of title - Supplied by Library Other - Photographs of Prince Peter and Princess Irene of Greece, of General Freyberg, and of coronation scenes with Photographic Archive. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript, printed matter Transfers: To Photographic Archive - Photographs.

Date: 17 Jun 1948

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-13373-F

Description: (L)Sir Norman Weir (Army),and (R)George Simpson (Navy).Photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate