Thatched buildings - Samoa

Date: [Circa 1880s, and 1920s]

By: Tattersall, Alfred James, 1866-1951; Summers, John Arthur Campbell, 1916-1993

Reference: PA1-o-484

Description: Album of photographs, postcards and newspaper cuttings relating to Samoa and Tonga, circa 1920s. Many of the photographs, and some of the newspaper cuttings have limited captions, or no identification at all. At the beginning of the album there is a signed Christmas card from George Spafford Richardson, with a photograph of him and another European standing in front of a fale with a large group of Samoan men. One image of Robert Louis Stevenson ([p 2]), is signed by him, and another one shows the tomb of Stevenson and his wife Frances Matilda (Aolele). There are a number of views of Vailima, Stevenson's home, one early view showing Stevenson on the verandah with a group of women and another man standing above looking over the balustrade. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album covered with tapa cloth, tan corners and spine; 23.5 x 33 .0 cm

Date: Circa 1900s

From: Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949 :Collection of albums, prints and negatives

By: Tattersall, Alfred James, 1866-1951

Reference: 1/4-039137-G

Description: Two traditional Samoan thatched houses, photographed by Alfred James Tattersall. This image is a copy negative made by Albert Percy Godber. Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.25 x 3.25 inches

Date: ca1923-ca1927

From: Rutherford, Alexander Mathieson, 1915-1998 :Photographs of Samoa

Reference: PA1-o-446

Description: Photographs of Samoa taken during the 1920s by unidentified photographers. Images include scenes of Samoan ceremonies, including the presentation of Fine Mats at Mulinu'u; an investiture; Anzac Day, placing wreaths on the graves of soldiers who died in samoa; scenes of the Faipule (this image with the inscription "Faipule. Samoan Parliament"); ceremonial welcoming canoes; Sir Charles Fergusson, and General George Spafford Richardson; and scenes at various schools, including group portraits of pupils and staff, and sporting teams. Another sequence shows the damage which occurred during a hurricane in 1925, including the grounding of the ship Lady Roberts, and destruction of plantations and buildings. Two photographs have an additional historical note: On page 72: "Visit to native village. `Historical photo. This indicates the rising of the organisation of the "Mau". General Richardson visits the biggest villages. Note the poor attendance and the disturbed countenance of the Chief'. General Richardson and party listening to the orator's speech" and, on page 77 "Visit of General Richardson to the village of Lufi Lufi (Note the poor attendance. General Richardson's disappointment)". Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with cover bound in tapa cloth, dark green cloth spine; 26 x 31 cm

Date: [1920s]

From: Rutherford, Alexander Mathieson, 1915-1998 :Photographs of Samoa

By: Armstrong, Charles Clark, -1946

Reference: PA1-o-447

Description: Photographs of Samoa, taken by unidentified photographers, most with no description. Identification for many of them from comparison with Rutherford albums 1 & 2 (PA1-o-445, PA1-o-446). One photograph, taken circa 1890s, taken in Dunedin by Armstrong Photographers, shows the Riddell family with Bessie and James Mathieson (grandparents of Donald Alexander John Rutherford?) Samoan scenes include damage caused by a hurricane in 1925; celebrations for Lord and Lady Bledisloe, with General Herbert Hart and his wife, and George Frederick Hufnagel-Betham. Schools shown include the London Missionary Society Boys' High School at Malua, Ifi Ifi School, Vaipouli School, the Apia Technical School, Avele School and Malifa School. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with cover bound in tapa cloth, light brown cloth spine; 25 x 30 cm

Date: 1921

From: Tate, Robert Ward, 1864-1933 :Photographs of Samoa

By: Tate, Robert Ward, 1864-1938

Reference: PA1-o-489

Description: Snapshots of Samoa, taken by an unidentified photographer. Minimal information in captions, with people named with only Christian names or surnames. There are several views of Villa Vailima, the home of Robert Louis Stevenson Some images show places like Rutherford's Fall, and Stevenson's Pool; also one of a group of men and women in "The Birdcage". Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Softbound with light brownish grey cover, entitled "Photo Snaps"; 15.5 x 18.0 cm

Date: [Circa 1920s-1930s]

From: Taylor, Jill fl 1984 :Photographs relating to Alice Brown, Wellington sports teams, Wellington's Queen Carnival and Red Cross Transport

Reference: PA1-o-492

Description: Snapshots relating to Alice Brown, taken in Fiji and Samoa circa 1920s to 1930s. A few of the images have pencilled captions on the back, but most have no information. Many of the scenes show everyday life in Fiji, including burning off (sugar cane?); meke dancers; various kinds of fruits and vegetables; thatched dwellings; church buildings; net fishing; young boys climbing up coconut palms; a yacht race; Fijians and Fijian Indians; and Europeans swimming and picnicking. Samoan scenes include Robert Louis Stevenson's tomb; a Roman Catholic Church near Apia; thatched houses; a group of European women having a picnic on a lawn, and on a beach wearing swimsuits. There are 20 looses photographs inserted at the end of the album, some of which had originally been attached. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with black cover tied with cord; 19 x 29 cm

Date: ca1880s-1890s

From: Smith, Stephenson Percy, 1840-1922 :Maori and Polynesian photographs

By: Andrew, Thomas, 1855-1939; Burton Brothers (Dunedin, N.Z.); Davis, John, -1893; Burton, Alfred Henry, 1834?-1914; A & W (Firm)

Reference: PA1-q-223

Description: Compiled by S Percy Smith. Album includes 42 pages of photographs of Samoan scenery, towns, buildings, and portraits. Photographers represented include Burton Brothers, Thomas Andrew, J Davis, and A & W. As well as Samoa, this album includes photographs of men and one woman in the Solomon Islands; their ceremonial dress, weapons, and a house with an ornately woven patterned wall, and thatched roof. The last two photographs show men with weapons, wearing masks. Several photographs show images relating to Robert Louis Stevenson. One (on page 32) shows "R L Stevenson & party". Stevenson and his wife with European and Samoan men and women are seen standing at the back of a large group on the steps of the verandah at Vailima. The verandah is draped with fern leaves. The group seated in front on the stairs includes Samoan men, mostly holding axes, and a group of sailors holding musical instruments. Other scenes relating to Stevenson show his house (Vailima), and his tomb on Mount Vaea. Inscriptions: Album page - "From Mr S. Percy Smith" Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with textured black cover, leather corners and spine; 37 x 28 cm

Date: [ca 1924]

From: Rutherford, Alexander Mathieson, 1915-1998 :Photographs of Samoa

Reference: PA1-o-445-10

Description: Group photograph of men outside a traditional thatched building, Samoa. Photographed by an unknown photographer in about 1924. Inscriptions: Album page - beneath image - [ ? ] Plantation Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 24.7 x 19 cm, on album page

Date: Ca 1900

From: Tattersall, Alfred James, 1866-1951 :Photographs of Samoa

Reference: PAColl-3799-20

Description: Siva siva or dance, Samoa, photographed ca 1900 by Alfred John Tattersall. Part of a traditional thatched building and breadfruit trees are in the background. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Toned gelatin silver print 18.9 x 24 cm

Date: [ca 1920]

From: Tattersall, Alfred James, 1866-1951 :Photographs of Samoa

Reference: PAColl-3799-25

Description: People meeting in the village of Saluafoli. There are two breadfruit trees in the middle distance, and thatched buildings and coconut palms beyond. Among the people ranged along the front of one of the buildings are two white uniformed administration officials. Photograph taken by Alfred John Tattersall in about 1920. Note on back of file print reads `Ravati and friends on deportation to Saipan'[?] Inscriptions: Verso - top centre - Samoa. Ravati and friends on deportation to Saipan Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 24 x 18.9 cm