Bibby, James Woodhouse, 1862-1959

Date: [ca 1860-ca 1990]

From: Bibby, Edward Stuart, 1896-1991: Collection

By: Bartlett & Andrew Ltd; Billens & Bunting (Firm); Brown, William Edmond, 1840?-1922; Golder, William Wilford, active 1890s; Kinsey, William Henry Scott, 1860-1931; Lovell-Smith Photography; Moore, Robert Percy, 1881-1948; Pattillo, Cecil Wright, 1875-1968; Royal Studios (Wellington, N.Z.); Shackelford, Thomas George Sidney, -1946; Shanly, F J, active 1911; South Pacific Photos Ltd; Zenith Studios

Reference: PAColl-2838-2

Description: Comprises photographs relating to the Bibby family, Bibby's store in Waipawa, Lunesdale Farm, and Kairakau Beach, taken between circa 1860 and circa 1990 by various photographers, several of whom are unidentified. Contains photographs relating to the Bibby family taken between 1872 and 1990, including: Scenes at 11 Rose Street, Waipawa; Portraits of members of the Bibby family, including James Woodhouse Bibby, Mary Glover Bibby, Thomas Bibby, Hugh Bibby, Tui Bibby, and Basil Bibby; A portrait of members of the Hutchinson family, taken circa 1917; Mary Glover Bibby and sons James and Edward, taken circa 1872; Ann (Nan) Bibby and "Pet", the horse, taken circa 1908; Members of the Bibby family at Hugh Bibby's funeral, taken 1987. Also includes several photographs of Edward Stuart Bibby, including the wedding and honeymoon of E S Bibby and Mabel Katherine Bibby (née Hutchinson), taken 1926; E S Bibby and Mabel Katherine Bibby at the investiture for Edward's MBE, taken 1964; E S Bibby and children at Mary Speirs' birthday party, taken 1987; and a formal portrait of E S Bibby, taken 1990. Also contains photographs taken at Lunesdale Farm between circa 1860 and circa 1990, including: Lunesdale Cottage, taken 1884; Lunesdale Woolshed, taken 1888; farm staff loading bales of wool at Lunesdale Woolshed, taken circa 1900; McLeod's Mill, known as Mason & Co Sawmill, taken circa 1904; Brown's Whare at Lunesdale, taken circa 1912; and several photographs of "The Cottage" at Blackburn Ridge. Also includes photographs taken at Kairakau Beach during a Bibby family holiday in 1930s, and photographs of the Bibby store, Waipawa. Also includes 25 negative and photograph envelopes, many of which are annotated by members of the Bibby family. Quantity: 5 colour original photographic print(s). 5 b&w copy photographic print(s). 25 item(s) of photographic ephemera negative and photograph envelopes, annotated. 66 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1865-1988

From: Bibby, Edward Stuart, 1896-1991: Collection

Reference: 90-370-1/13

Description: Comprises mainly Bibby family letters collected by E S Bibby. Typed extract of letter circa 1913 from suffragette Agnes Glover to Mary Glover Bibby Handwritten extract of letter from "Buenos Ayres", 1865 Original and two copies of letter in Māori to Pipi (Bibby) from Karaitiana Takamoana at Pakowhai, 11 November 1868 Letter from Edward Bibby Senior requesting clergy to Waipawa 1872 Letter from William Colenso to Edward Bibby Senior, 1886 Original and two photocopies of letter written by John Bibby of heavy snow falls at Mangatoka 60 years prior, 1887 Original and copy of letter to James Woodhouse Bibby in Australia from brother Edward telling of arrival of Woodhouse family in Waipawa, 1887 Letter to Edward Bibby Senior 1883 about Waipawa Roads, which refers to roads as they were in 1859 Letter from Mary Glover Bibby to “uncle John” [Tod] about "The Park" Otane, 1891 Letter from William Colenso to Edward Bibby Senior, 1892 Letters from Edward Bibby Senior to John Bibby from Conder Cottage, England July and September 1894 Letter from Mary Glover Bibby to E S Bibby when he was a child Letter from Mary Glover Bibby from ‘Oakbourne’, Wallingford to her daughter Anne (Nan), 1899 Letter to Mary Glover Bibby from unknown person at 38 Will Walk (England) re Nan, and Eddie as toddlers, and the visit to ‘Oakbourne’, 1899 Letter to Mary Glover Bibby from unknown person at 38 Will Walk (England ) re visit to Dorking and relief of Mafeking celebrations, 1900 Undated letter from England to Mary Glover Bibby re death of Queen Victoria Original and two copies of letter from Howlett, Makaretu, to Mr Bibby re neglect of children Letter to Mary Glover Bibby from her brother in law Edward Bibby in Japan 1906· Letter from James Tod at "The Park", Otane to niece Mary Glover Bibby 1914 Partial letter from James Woodhouse Bibby to his wife Mary Glover Bibby on Waipawa home life circa 1915 Jack (Selwyn Bibby's) last letter to E S Bibby 1917 Letter to Jack Bibby from H H Bridge re Onga Onga Church 1919 Letter from Bruce Bibby to Mary Glover Bibby from YMCA Otago re dentistry; Otago Winter Show; rabbit problem, 1921 Bruce Bibby to Mary Glover Bibby from Huntly, 1925 Three letters from Mary Glover Bibby to son Hugh re family life, Napier winning Ranfurly Shield, suicide of transvestite at Takapau; re-opening of St Peters church; halloween Letter from James Woodhouse Bibby to Mary Glover Bibby re Lunesdale farm, family, seeing white tui, Onga Onga flower show, 1929 Letter from Mary Glover Bibby and Anne Bibby on overseas trip England to family back home, 1929 Letter to Anne Bibby from Marion Smart recalling Nan Bibby’s first visit to "The Cottage" on Blackburn Ridge 1957 Letter from JG Wilson on J W Bibby's death, 1959 Correspondence between Tom Carter and E S Bibby re gifts of stock 1962 Two letters from Malcolm Ross, one giving permission to move Onga Butcher Shop for Onga Museum, 1987 Letter from Somme Museum thanking E S Bibby for gifts to museum Letter from Manager of the Hawkes Bay Herald Tribune to Anne Bibby in 1988. thanking her for giving them first edition copy of Hawkes Bay Herald Tribune. Title taken from donor inventory, Detailed scope and contents lists have been taken from the donor's inventory. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Transfers: Letter separated from folder is now at Library reference fMS-Papers-12618-1.. Processing information: Not all correspondents are indexed. One large letter dated 1821 removed from folder in 2021 for reasons of preservation.

Date: Date unknown

From: Bibby, Edward Stuart, 1896-1991: Collection

Reference: MSI-Papers-12527-3

Description: Plan showing blocks of land in section 48, Ruataniwha Survey District, blocks 102, 103,117, parts 92 and 101 Makaretu C.G.D. [Crown Grant District] also blocks 250, 251, lots 2/3, D.P. 4557 being blocks 244, 245, and part of 243. Possibly drawn by or for James Woodhouse Bibby. Title taken from donor inventory. Quantity: 1 folder(s) containing 1 plan. Physical Description: Ink on paper Transfers: Removed from folder at 90-370-1/02.. Processing information: Removed from folder for preservation purposes in October 2020.

Date: [ca 1860s]-1968

From: Bibby, Edward Stuart, 1896-1991: Collection

Reference: PAColl-5636-1

Description: Collection comprises several photographs relating to the Bibby family, taken circa 1860s to 1968 by various photographers. Includes photographs of the following: Members of the Bibby and Tod families, including some formal and studio portraits, taken circa 1860s to 1920s; Scenes at Waipawa, between 1865 and 1968, including images of the Bibby Store, Rose Street, Armistice celebrations and parades, and the Waipawa war memorial; Lunesdale Farm, taken between 1906 and 1920, including views of the farm and staff, children playing on Buchanans Lake, hay-making and timber-hauling; Ongaonga, taken between 1919 and 1932, including views of Ongaonga and the Presbyterian Church; Ruahine Ranges, taken 1920, including Shuteye Shack and Armstrong Saddle; Bibby family holiday at Kairakau Beach circa 1920s, including views of the beach and cliffs, images of the Bibby family baches, and members of the Bibby family; The wedding of Edward Stuart Bibby and Mabel Katherine Bibby (née Hutchinson) in 1926, and their subsequent honeymoon, and images relating to the New Zealand and South Seas International Exhibition of 1925-1926. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 86 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1887-1888, 1893

From: Bibby, Edward Stuart, 1896-1991: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-12618-25

Description: Notebook written by James Woodhouse Bibby about a trip to Australia and back to Waipawa via Dunedin, Lyttelton, and Wellington. The trip appears to have taken place in 1887. There are also entries for 1888, which appear to be logic puzzles, and one entry for 1893. Title supplied by Library. Arrangement: Delivered to the Library wrapped, with another small notebook, in a piece of paper inscribed "J W Bibby notebook mothers notebook". James Woodhouse Bibby was Edward Stuart Bibby's father. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Pencil in volume, 6.5 x 1.15 cm, bound in green leatherette. Transfers: The other notebook in the original wrapper is now at Library reference MS-Papers-12618-10-16. Processing information: Reference number changed from 90-370-3/03 in 2021 when collection was further processed and some material rehoused.

Date: 1964-1990

From: Bibby, Edward Stuart, 1896-1991: Collection

Reference: 91-147-3/14

Description: Comprises press clippings about the Bibby family collected by Edward Stuart Bibby. Includes: Photocopy of obituary for Thomas John Glover in 1932 Article about E S Bibby being awarded MBE 1964 Visit by Basil Bibby to Waipawa 1971 Waipawa Walkathon, oldest walker E S Bibby 1973 (this clipping is glued to the back of the Walkathon certificate) Business Observer article about J Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1973 Clippings about M C and E S Bibby's golden wedding anniversary 1976 Building of New York library in honour of Basil Bibby (2) 1978 Claire Bibby on Rotary Exchange to United States 1980 AMP Life Insurance payout to E S Bibby 1990 Two copies of obituary James Woodhouse Bibby Obituary Edward Bibby, great grandson of Edward Bibby of Conder Mill in Lancashire 60th Wedding anniversary George & Elizabeth Whittaker (nee Bibby) of Conder Mill Retirement of Bruce Bibby from Dental Division Health Department. Title transcribed from oriiginal enclosure. Detailed scope and contents note taken from donor inventory. Arrangement: Delivered to the Library in envelope labelled "Bibby family press cuttings". Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1858-1975

From: Bibby, Edward Stuart, 1896-1991: Collection

Reference: fMS-Papers-12618-3

Description: Comprises family papers, mainly official documents. Includes: Copy of Edward Bibby's 1843 indenture of apprenticeship Marriage banns of John Tod and Ann Houeson Neil 1858 Marriage certificate of John Tod and Ann Houeson Neil 1858 Marriage certificate Mary Anne Woodhouse and Edward Bibby 1861 Copy of birth certificate of James Woodhouse Bibby (1862) Marriage certificate of Mary Glover Tod and James Bibby 1893 Birth certificate Mabel Catherine Bibby 1902 Copy of birth certificate of Basil Bibby 1904 Marriage certificate of Edward Stuart and Mabel Catherine Bibby 1926 Copy of Edward Stuart Bibby's birth certificate dated 1944 Typed copy of Edward Stuart Bibby’s will and correspondence from lawyer about codicil to will 1975. Title transcribed original enclosure. Arrangement: Delivered to the Library in an envelope labelled "Bibby Personal papers". Quantity: 1 folder(s). Processing information: Papers removed from folder with reference 91-147-3/10 in 2021 for preservation purposes.

Date: 1901, 1927, 1931, 1937, 1955, 1977, 1985, 1990

From: Bibby, Edward Stuart, 1896-1991: Collection

Reference: MSI-Papers-12618-06

Description: Newspaper clippings about the Bibby family, collected by E S Bibby. Includes: Edward Bibby Senior's obituary, 1901 Recollections by Edward Bibby Senior of St Peters Church Waipawa in the 1860s, 1927 Speech on children’s books by Mary Glover G Bibby, 1931 Newspaper report on the death of Mary Glover Bibby, 1937 Obituary for Edward Bibby (brother of James Woodhouse), 1955 Kairakau beach dam on J Bibby's farm , 1977 Anne Bibby’s health stamp campaign, 1985 "The Park", at Otane, former home of Mary Glover Bibby (nee Tod), 1990. Title transcribed from original enclosure. Detailed list of contents taken from donor inventory. Arrangement: Papers originally stored in folder with other clippings about the Bibby family. Delivered to the Library in an env elope laberlled "Newspaper cuttings Bibby family". . Quantity: 1 folder(s). Transfers: Removed from folder at Library reference 90-370-2/01. Processing information: These papers removed from original Library folder in 2021 for reasons of preservation.

Date: 1789, 1790, 1793 - 1820-1821 - 1833 - 1865-1991 - 1985

From: Bibby, Edward Stuart, 1896-1991: Collection

Reference: Series-6750

Description: Comprises Bibby family letters, papers, and photographic materials, including Mary Glover Bibby's correspondence and copies of her diaries; letters to E S Bibby; letters between other family members; family documents, such as birth and marriage certificates; copies of death notices and obituaries; and a record of James Woodhouse Bibby's trip to Australia and to places in New Zealand. Includes examination papers and school reports. Also includes a folder of more miscellaneous material that includes a typescript narrative by Mary Glover Bibby, as well as accounts for Bibby's Store, and historical research material. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 37 folder(s). 1 b&w original photographic print(s). 1 box(es) Containing one cased miniature portrait and original housing box. 1 box(es) Containing one cased ambrotype and original housing box. Provenance: The folder of assorted material was sent to the Library by the donor after the first donation in 1990, as it had been left out of the original package.

Date: 1935, 1952, 1955, 1959,1962, 1965, 1982-1989, 1990

From: Bibby, Edward Stuart, 1896-1991: Collection

By: Daily telegraph (Napier, N.Z.); Hawke's Bay herald-tribune (Newspaper); Hawke's Bay tribune (Newspaper)

Reference: 90-370-2/01

Description: Newspaper clippings about the Bibby family, collected by E S Bibby. Includes: Letter to editor from E S Bibby about politicians Coates and Ormond, 1935 Interview with James Woodhouse Bibby on his 90th birthday, 1952 Birthday write up of James Woodhouse Bibby, 1952 Edward Bibby (brother of James Woodhouse) obituary, 1955 James Woodhouse obituary, 1959 Lunesdale Church, 1962 Bibby Day book gift to Hawkes Bay Art Gallery, circa 1965 MBE for E S Bibby, 1965 Bruce Bibby obituary, 1970 Hutchinson family reunion, 1982 Vivienne Bibby being sworn as JP, 1983 75th anniversary of the Bibby Church , 1985 Interview with Dr Basil Bibby , 1985 Geoffrey Hornblow and debating, 1986 Anne Bibby’s health stamp campaign, 1986, and 1989 (two clippings) Hugh Bibby obituary, 1987 Kate Bibby wins John Hardingham scholarship , 1987 Megan Bibby wins valuer’s prize Massey University, 1988 James Bibby of Penlee Station, first prize Limousin carcase, circa 1988 Kate Bibby and E S Bibby Onga Onga museum, 1989 Penlee Station and tourism, 1989 "The Park", at Otane, former home of Mary Glover Bibby (nee Tod), 1990 Lunesdale book launch Claire Bibby and E S Bibby, 1990 (four clippings) Undated description of 11 Rose St when built Undated Rachel Hornblow (nee Bibby) wedding description Undated article by Vivienne Bibby on pigeons Undated John Bibby at opening of Elsthorpe flood scheme Undated Tui Bibby receiving Chief Commissioners badge Undated two articles about war horse ‘Socks’ by Vivienne Bibby (and two copies of each) Undated Memorial Service Mary Glover Bibby, Undated Life of Mary Glover Bibby by Country Women’s Institute Undated Women’s Lib Not New, article on Mary Glover Bibby Undated Mark Carter and lamb scanning device Undated Mary Speirs’ Mayoral Campaign, Undated Penlee Station and Vivienne Bibby. Title supplied by Library. Detailed list of contents taken from donor inventory. Arrangement: Delivered to the Library in an envelope labelled "Newspaper cuttings Bibby family". Some of the clippings were folded in envelopes with inscriptions by E S Bibby identifying the contents. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Transfers: Material removed from folder now at Library reference MSI-Papers-12618-06. Processing information: Some newspaper pages and clippings were removed from this folder in 2021 for reasons of preservation.

Date: [ca 1894]

From: Bibby, Edward Stuart, 1896-1991: Collection

Reference: PAColl-5636-1-10

Description: Photograph taken by an unidentified photographer circa 1894, showing the Bibby family home at 11 Rose Street, Waipawa. On the front steps are James Woodhouse Bibby holding daughter Ann, his wife, Mary Glover Bibby, and a maid. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Albumen print, 15.5 x 11 cm

Date: [ca 1914]

From: Bibby, Edward Stuart, 1896-1991: Collection

Reference: PAColl-5636-1-01

Description: Photograph taken by an unidentified photographer circa 1914, showing James Woodhouse Bibby, his wife Mary, and their seven children taking tea in the garden of 11 Rose Street, Waipawa. Three of the children are identified verso as Edward, Nan, and Ronald. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Gelatin silver print, 13.6 x 8.5 cm

Date: [ca 1885]

From: Bibby, Edward Stuart, 1896-1991: Collection

Reference: PAColl-5636-1-05

Description: Photograph taken by an unidentified photographer circa 1885, showing a formal group portrait of Edward Bibby, Mary Ann Bibby, and their eight children, possibly taken in the garden at 11 Rose Street, Waipawa. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print, 10 x 14.9, on mount

Date: 1916

From: Bibby, Edward Stuart, 1896-1991: Collection

By: Shackelford, Thomas George Sidney, -1946

Reference: PAColl-2838-2-03

Description: Mr James Woodhouse Bibby, Mrs Mary Glover Bibby, and son (Ronald?), photographed by Sidney Shackelford on Mr and Mrs Bibby's silver wedding anniversary in 1916. Source of descriptive information - Notes written on back of print. Child identified by family member as a son of the couple. Inscriptions: Verso - Mr + Mrs J W Bibby Silver wedding and [Ron?] Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print, 13.4 x 8.3 cm

Date: [ca 1918]

From: Bibby, Edward Stuart, 1896-1991: Collection

By: Bartlett & Andrew Ltd

Reference: PAColl-9161-01

Description: Portrait photograph of James Woodhouse Bibby, taken circa 1918 by Bartlett and Andrew of Wellington. Source of descriptive information - Notes on mount and in comparison with image at PAColl-5636-1-01. Date estimated by cataloguer. Inscriptions: Mount recto - J W Bibby; Mount recto - beneath image - Bartlett Andrew; Mount recto - bottom right - (embossed) Bartlett & Andrew Wellington NZ Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print, 13.9 x 9.5 cm, on mount