Boy Scouts - New Zealand

Date: 1906-1983

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

By: Whites Aviation Ltd

Reference: PAColl-5636-2

Description: Collection comprising photographs relating to Waipawa from circa 1906 to 1983, taken by various photographers. Includes photographs of the following: Ruataniwha Street and the Bibby store, taken by an unidetified photographer circa 1880s; St Peter's Anglican Church, taken 1906; Waipawa rail bridge, taken 1908 and 1910; Waipawa School and students dressed for a pageant, 1913; Formal portrait of the Waipawa Scouts, some of whom are named verso, taken circa 1915; Waipawa Junior Football Club, taken 1917; Waipawa peace celebrations, taken 1919; Opening of the Waipawa War Memorial, and Governor General Lord Jellicoe's visit, taken July 1922; Aerial view of Waipawa, taken 1948 by Whites Aviation; Waipawa School reunion portraits for years 1902-1912 and 1909-1919, taken circa 1950s; Waipawa District High School reunion for classes from 1910-1942, taken 1983. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 17 b&w original photographic print(s). 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). 1 colour original photographic print(s).

Date: [ca 1930s],1958,1988

From: Robinson, Margaret, active 2015: Photographs relating to Charles and Jean Boswell, and scouting

Reference: PAColl-10443-02

Description: Comprises 30 photographs related to scouting in New Zealand, taken by unidentified photographers mostly in the 1930s. Prints mainly depict scouts doing activities outdoors (climbing ladders, swimming in a river, winching a sack across a valley, eating). Other prints depict camp sites (tents, washing lines, surrounding landscape) and scouts posing in groups outdoors and beside tents. Three prints show scouts meeting Sir Robert Baden-Powell and two prints inscribed with "North Otago Gate" show a burning structure, and a shovel and pick. One print depicts the obelisk at One Tree Hill. Also contains two group portraits. One portrait depicts 32 scouts and two leaders in uniform with "Capt Peterson". Names are inscribed on reverse. A 1988 portrait shows ten scouts and four scout leaders in uniform seated with Sallyanne Atkinson. Inscription on reverse reads "office of the Lady Mayoress, Brisbane. Wainoni Trip". Title supplied by Library. Arrangement: PAColl-10443-02-02 to PAColl-10443-02-26 were originally housed together in a single envelope. Sir Robert Baden-Powell visted New Zealand in 1931 and 1935. Quantity: 29 b&w original photographic print(s). 1 colour original photographic print(s).

Date: 1947

From: Wells, Robert E, 1905-2006 :Photographic negatives, prints and transparencies of the Mokau and other rural North Island districts, and scenic views of New Zealand

Reference: 1/4-091211-F

Description: The Governor General Lord Freyberg attending RSA parade at Te Kopuru. Photographed by Robert E Wells in April or May 1947. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative 3.5 x 4.5 inches

Date: 1931

By: Boy Scouts Association (Great Britain). New Zealand Branch; New Spectator Company Ltd

Reference: Eph-B-SCOUTS-1931-01

Description: Includes: Lot 152. Scout Rally souvenir programme. Canterbury & Westland rally, 7 March 1931 Lot 554. Assorted sporting programmes - Dunedin Regattas 1950, 1951, 1954; Winstone table tennis 1973; Skellerup table tennis 1980 Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet 286 x 224 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Haywards, Dunedin auction, 2 December 2010.

Date: [Circa 1931]

By: New Zealand Railways; Hinge, Leslie, 1868-1942; Ryan, Thomas, 1864-1927; Gilmour, John Henry, 1892-1951; Andrew, Stanley Polkinghorne, 1878-1964

Reference: PA1-f-056

Description: Mainly publicity photographs for New Zealand Railways, most taken by unidentified photographers, though there are several portraits taken by S P Andrew (Stanley Polkingorne Andrew); also a number of images near the beginning of the album have a pencilled note which says "Mr Hinge's negative". There are a number of photographs of advertisements and posters for New Zealand Railways, including one promoting safety at railway crossings. In this scene a young woman is holding up a banner "STOP! Safety first", wearing a hat labelled "Stop", a sash labelled "Safety first" and wearing a skirt with the image of a car crash at a railway crossing. At the end of the album there are several photographs of postage stamps. Several photographs were taken at the opening of the Auckland Railway Station. Then a number show luggage or goods being loaded onto the interislander ferry; and near the back of the album a series showing racehorses, with one view of a horse being lifted onto a ship in a crate. A large section shows the Wellington rally for Lord and Lady Baden-Powell at the Basin Reserve in 1931, and later in the album views of them laying a wreath at the Citizen's War memorial (Cenotaph). Pages 38-43 contain 20 black and white photographs of water colour paintings by Thomas Ryan, from the 1890s. The subjects are mostly lakes and mountains in the South Island, including Lakes Mahinapua, Wakatipu, Te Anau, Wanaka and Manapouri; Teremakau River, Bealey River, Teremakau River and Clinton Valley; and in the North Island Lakes Rotorua and Tikitapu, and two of the Uruwera. On page 64 there is a photograph of a barred window. In front there is an ice-axe, a pair of skis, a fishing rod, 2 rifles, and a lidded straw picnic basket. It seems to have been used as the basis for a New Zealand Railways poster advertising outdoor life in New Zealand (see p 65). There are a number of pages of portraits of children, several of which have been formed into montages of images. None of these are identified. Some portraits of dignitaries involved with New Zealand Railways are identified with surname, but many are not identified at all. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with canvas cover, green spine, entitled `Miscellaneous Book C2'; 36 x 52 cm

Date: 2009

By: Rodgers, Owen, active 2012

Reference: MSX-8987

Description: 540 page full colour, illustrated A4 publication including materials from the Scouts New Zealand Collection in the Alexander Turnbull Library as well as other photographs supplied by former Scouts and Leaders. Scouts New Zealand compiled a book on the 100 year history of the Scout Movement in New Zealand. It was compiled and edited by Owen Rodgers, the Association's former Executive Officer Publications and General Editor, this publication was cancelled before the volume went to print. Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Printed matter Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Owen Rodgers, Wellington, 2012

Date: 1968

By: Boy Scouts Association of New Zealand

Reference: Eph-C-SCOUTS-1968-01

Description: Poster shows a montage of illustration arranged around the head and shoulders portrait a scout wearing a beret with a badge on it. The surrounding images show scouts participating in map reading, sailing, and hiking with a map. The fleur-de-lis scout logo is at lower left. Two copies held. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 380 x 253 mm.

Date: [ca 1975-1989]

From: Minhinnick, Gordon, 1902-1992 :[111 original pencil and ink cartoons. 1930s-1980s]

Reference: C-171-077

Description: Preliminary sketch, possibly for a cartoon. Shows two images. The first sketch is of a teddy bear dressed in a Scout's uniform and holding a New Zealand and an American flag; there is an island in the background. The second image, titled 'Yuppy Christmas' at 180 degrees to the first, depicts Santa Claus as a beggar with a begging cup and 'Thank You' sign. There is a gramophone beside him, playing 'While shepherds watched their stocks buy nought'. Undated. Title given by librarian. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Pencil on paper, 205 x 380 mm

Date: Mar 1911-Dec 1912

From: GirlGuiding New Zealand : Records

Reference: 88-130-33/4

Description: Bound copies of issues 1 Mar 1911 to 1 Dec 1912 Photographs with biographical information in the monthly `Portrait Gallery' include: W H Newton (District Commissioner, Thames); Edgar Gough; Mostyn Jones (District Commissioner); Alan Fisher; P Clennell Fenwick (Surgeon-Captain); Alex Hannah; M C Skelley; Daisy Weaver; Richard Jones (District Commissioner); Hilda Hunter; Chief Scoutmaster Beck (Christchurch); D M Brown (District Secretary, Oamaru); Rev W H Orbell (Vicar of Woolston); Capt J Houlker); J W Smellie (Otago); D'Arcy Dredge (Dunedin); W Davis (Thames); William Gray; Lt Colonel F B Cresswell; Rev C T Maclean (Auckland); Rev A Mitchell (invercargill); F Bird (Stratford); Chief Scoutmaster Holderness; Lina Maud Reynolds (Dunedin); Capt Sandle (Otago); Lt Col G Barcley; Major H C Barclay (Waimate); Mrs Royd Garlick (Wellington). Other - Presented to National Headquarters by Gladys K Banks, Coutts Island, Christchurch, 26 Dec 1969 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (volume). Physical Description: Printed matter

Date: 1927-1951

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-219

Description: Photographs taken for publication in the New Zealand Free Lance, ca 1920s-1950s. Names not entered in Name field include: Lord Rowallan (World Chief Scout) with scouts at jamboree held on Haulashore Island, Nelson Harbour, 1949; J Robertson, Labour candidate, Masterton, 1938; J A Roy, National candidate, Clutha, 1938; Brigadier C G Robins (Hononary Colonel of the York and Lancaster Regiment) with Lieut-Colonel R B Dawson (commander of Wellington Regiment), 1951; L G Robinson (racehorse owner), 1950. Also: Harold Russell (Legislative Council); J W Rodden (Manager, Dairy Control, London); Major G J Robertshawe, 1941; Mr Rose (appointed solicitor to Treasury), undated photograph; Brigadier General Ross, 1931; W H Russell (Hansard staff); Duke of Rutland, 1940s; Mickey Rooney (one-time mayor of Sydney's Boys' Town); Gwen Robyns (London representative of NZ Free Lance) with air hostess Judith Marchant, 1949 Quantity: 55 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: 1982-1993

From: New Zealand Council for Educational Research : Research inquiries and reports

Reference: 2004-035-4/9

Description: Material comprises reviews and reports including "Project scoutup report" (1982) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [ca 1937-1952]

From: Perry, Geoffrey William, 1900-1959: Photographs

Reference: PAColl-9888-2

Description: Included are - Production of play "While the sun Shines," by Terrance Rattigan, UK, 1943. Scenes from an unidentified play (photos for Dr Mitchell). Portraits of a man in academic robes (photos for Dr Mitchell). Production of play "The Rising Generation" by Laura Leycester, UK, written some time in the 1920s. Graff-Sherlock wedding photographs. Photographs for play "Mountain Air." Female impersonators, 1930s-1940s. Scenes from a university extravaganza, 1930s-1940s. Choirboys. Two photographs for the Boy Scout Association. Three photographs of a model of St Paul's Anglican Cathedrel, Wellington. Production of "The Mikado" by Gilbert and Sullivan, and includes photos of Mervyn King as the Mikado. Unity Theatre production of "Our Town" by Thornton Wilder, USA, written in 1937. Unity Theatre production of "King Lear." Mrs Arcus modeling an evening dress. Woman modeling a bathing costume. Play "A Rose without a Thorn." Studio set up modeling wedding and bridesmaid dresses. Production of "The Gondoliers" by Gilbert and Sullivan. Dates of plays in this record refer to when they were written or first performed, not to the dates of the productions depicted in this collection. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 132 b&w original photographic print(s). Provenance: Donated by New Zealand Centre for Photography, Wellington, 2011

Date: [ca 1937-1952]

From: Perry, Geoffrey William, 1900-1959: Photographs

Reference: PAColl-9888-3

Description: Included are - Child with basket of flowers standing on a studio stage. Portrait of an unidentified woman. Child ballerina (photo for Mrs D Power). Play "Now we are Married" by J B Priestly, UK, 1938. Play "The Gentle people" by Irwin Shaw, USA, 1939. Unity Theatre production, Wellington. Portrait of an unidentified man. Models wearing callots and an evening dress. Play "The Infernal Machine" by Jean Cocteau, France, 1934. Army Education and Welfare Service production of "Iolanthe" by Gilbert and Sullivan. Scenes from a variety concert by the Webby Concert Party. Poster graphics and photographs for the play "The Male Animal" by James Thurber and Elliot Nugent, USA, 1940. Play "The Taming of the Shrew" by William Shakespear. Play "Our Town" by Thornton Wilder, written in 1937. Unity Theatre production, Wellington. Play "Quiet wedding" by Esther McCracken, USA, 1938. Unidentified male dancer/actor posing on a studio stage. Girl dancing in folk costume. Promotional photographs of a boy Scout. The "Wizards of Quiz"- a group of one woman and three men seated at a table. Play "The Caucasian Chalk Circle" by Bertholt Brecht, written in 1944. Postcard by Geoffrey Perry. Two portraits, probably wedding photos, for Norris-Smith. Play "Bonaventure" by Charlotte Hastings, UK, 1950. Hutt Repertory Theatre production. Portraits of Miss Wharrie in middle eastern costume. Operetta "The Vagabond King" by Rudolf Friml (music) and Brian Hooker and William H Post (book and lyrics), USA, 1925. Dates of plays in this record refer to when they were written or first produced, not to the dates of the productions depicted in this collection. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 152 b&w original photographic print(s). Provenance: Donated by New Zealand Centre for Photography, Wellington, 2011

Date: 1962

From: Nunns, Richard, 1945-2021: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-10043-067

Description: Material related to Nunn's awarding of the Queen's Scout Badge Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed matter and photographs

Date: 1968

By: Boy Scouts Association of New Zealand

Reference: Eph-C-SCOUTS-1968-02

Description: Poster shows a montage of illustration arranged around the head and shoulders portrait a scout wearing a beret with a badge on it. The surrounding images show scouts participating in map reading, sailing, and hiking with a map. The fleur-de-lis scout logo is at lower left. Two copies held. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 380 x 253 mm.

Date: 16 October 2015

From: New Zealand Society of Authors (PEN NZ Inc.) oral history project

By: Hill, Clive David McLeod, 1942-; Shepard, Deborah, active 1997-2015

Reference: OHInt-0698-23

Description: Interview with David Hilll by Deborah Shephard, recorded on 16 October 2015 in New Plymouth. Topics covered in the interview include: family background; childhood; education; boy scouts; early writing; National Service army training; teaching; writing for Radio New Zealand; plays; working with Elizabeth Smither; 'See Ya Simon'; influences; writing routine; cosmology; reviews; writing residencies; female characters; involvement with the New Zealand Society of Authors; mentoring; and publishers. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 Interview(s). 5 digital sound recording(s). 3 Electronic document(s) agreement form, transcript, notes on transcript. 1 folder(s) agreement form. Search dates: 16/10/2015

Date: [ca 19 November 1951]

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: 114/388/09-G

Description: Ship's officer and three scouts returning from an overseas tour photographed circa 19 November 1951 by an Evening Post photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 3.25 x 4.25 inches

Date: [29 Jun 1951]

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: 114/320/02-G

Description: Scouts with Prime Minister Mr Holland on the steps of Parliament Buildings photographed circa 29 Jun 1951 by an Evening Post photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6 x 6 centimetres

Date: 1947

From: Wells, Robert E, 1905-2006 :Photographic negatives, prints and transparencies of the Mokau and other rural North Island districts, and scenic views of New Zealand

Reference: 1/4-091210-F

Description: The Governor General Lord Freyberg visiting a troupe of boy scouts at Te Kopuru. Photographed by Robert E Wells in April or May 1947. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative 3.5 x 4.5 inches

Date: [29 Jun 1951]

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: 114/320/03-F

Description: Prime Minister Mr Holland and a group of scouts photographed circa 29 Jun 1951 by an Evening Post photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative