Hula (Dance)

Date: 1992

From: Orbell, Margaret Rose, 1934-2006: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-12157-116

Description: Compiled circa 1992, but contains copies of articles from 1970s through to the early 1990s. Includes articles about Hawaiian dance, song culture, and religion. Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printer matter Processing information: From box 28 in donor's list.

Date: [1880s?]

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

By: Burton Brothers (Dunedin, N.Z.); Davey, Frank, 1860-; Davey Photo Company

Reference: PA1-f-071

Description: Photographs of various Pacific Islands, particulary Tonga, Hawaii and Tahiti, probably taken during the 1880s The photographers vary, and include the Burton Brothers who took most of the Tongan photographs when visiting in 1884; some of the Hawaiian views were taken by Davey Photo Co. The photographers are not identified in many cases. Inscriptions: Album page - "from Mr S Percy Smith" Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with brown textured cloth cover, black leather corners and spine; 38 x 32 cm

Date: 1942 - 1952

Reference: B-175-012

Description: A group of members of the Pacific Defence Council dressed in Hawaiian grass skirts and leis sing 'To you, sweetheart, Aloha...' and dance the hula on a beach in Hawaii 1952. From left New Zealand diplomats Sir Carl Berendsen who plays the ukelele, and Hugh Templeton; next is Richard Casey (Lord Berwick), Australian diplomat, Sir Percy Spender, Australian Ambassador to the United States, and American Secretary of State, Dean Acheson. On a palm tree is a sign saying 'Pacific Defence Council (Sweet Hawaii Division). Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing on paper 360 x 505 mm

Date: [ca 1992]

From: Hyams, David, fl 1992-2008 :Photographs of New Zealand dancers

By: Sheehan, Grant, 1950-

Reference: PAColl-D-1161

Description: Dancer Tania Goodwin performing a hula. Photograph taken ca 1992 by Grant Sheehan. Other Titles - Hula Quantity: 1 colour original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Dye coupler print 37.4 x 26.6 cm [visible image]

From: K E Niven and Co :Commercial negatives

Reference: 35mm-49224-F

Description: Hula girls at Grand Hotel, dated 20 January, 1966, photographed by K E Niven and Co of Wellington. Description from negative envelope and studio card index. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) strip with two images. Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative Finding Aids: Studio card index: Air New Zealand no 8258.

From: K E Niven and Co :Commercial negatives

Reference: 35mm-49225-F

Description: Hula girls at Grand Hotel, dated 20 January, 1966, photographed by K E Niven and Co of Wellington. Description from negative envelope and studio card index. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) strip with two images. Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative Finding Aids: Studio card index: Air New Zealand no 8258.

Date: 1958

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989 :[Cartoons from the Free Lance Collection 1954 to 1960]

Reference: C-076-169

Description: Four scenes depicting people hula hooping and the outcome of overdoing it Publication - Published on 14 Nov 1958, page 3 Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, 184 x 660 mm

Date: May 1948

From: Tourist and Publicity

By: Malloy, Mr, active 1940s

Reference: 1/4-018772-F

Description: Hula dancer, Mauke Island, Cook Islands, photographed in May 1948 for the National Publicity Studios by Mr Malloy. Shows unidentified young women. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative Processing information: Copyright and Access Restrictions updated December 2022.

Date: 1951

From: [Theatre ephemera and programmes for music-hall, comedy and variety productions in New Zealand, in 1951].

By: Pagett, active 1950s

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1951-01-cover

Description: Shows an illustration by "Pagett", of a woman hula dancer on a tropical island, with a visiting tourist ship, canoes and a beach behind. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on cover of programme. Physical Description: Offset print on programme cover, 250 x 185 mm. Provenance: Purchase, March 2004.

Date: 2006

From: Buist, Grant, 1973- : [Jitterati digital cartoons published in The Capital Times newspaper]

Reference: DCDL-0008296

Description: "Jitterati" cartoon strip. Shows Debbie, Jaimee and Tony discussing various topics stimultaneously - Dr Buller's Birds; The hula-hoop girl from 'Heavenly burlesque'; The definition of 'frugging' - to dance the frug, similar to the twist but with less hip movement; The price of the Stones tickets versus Bowie tickets; Why the Hilton Hotel building can't be shaped more like Paris Hotel (Person); The dome in Waitangi Park and whether it is part of the Waihopai spy base on tour; and who is Brant? Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: between 1904-1933

From: Jones, Frederick Nelson, 1881-1962 :Negatives of the Nelson district

Reference: 1/1-011477-G

Description: Row of unidentified young female (music hall dancers?) in costume, standing barefoot in a dance pose. They wear headbands, long strings of beads, blouses with thin shoulder straps, Hawaiian hula style grass skirts, and anklets. Photograph taken by Frederick Nelson Jones between 1904-1933. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative

Date: 2001

From: [Posters up to A0 size, for variety, comedy, and music-hall shows and performances toured throughout New Zealand. 2000-2006]

By: Wellington (N.Z.). City Council

Reference: Eph-E-VARIETY-2001-01

Description: Poster advertising various event and locations in late January and early February: First Annual International Pirates Convention - Frank Kitts Lagoon, 22 January; Roots Foundation, Trinity Roots, Black Seeds Cowboys and Indians. Days Bay, 28 January. With Son del Monte, Cian (da Funky Monk) and Vee la Rock Circus. Island Bay, 11 February, at Tapu Te Ranga Marae, with Fat Freddys Drop, Zen (da Funky Monk), Tommy and Super-Mega-Star special guest. Twilight jazz with Jonathan Crayford and Dallas Hula Pacific, at Princess Bay, 4 February, with Trixsta, Top Knot, Lovebucket and Duke Willis Sponsors included Real groovy and Radio Active 89FM. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph on circular poster, diameter 590 mm Provenance: Donated by Bats Theatre, Wellington, in 2008.

Date: 1927

From: [Theatre ephemera and programmes for music-hall, comedy and variety productions in New Zealand, in 1927].

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1927-03-cover

Description: The cover of a programme for a variety show featuring Hawaiian song, dance, steel guitar, hula, and jazz. At the lower left is an illustration of a woman in traditional Hawaiian costume performing a hula dance, with a group of musicians in the background, and the moon over the sea. The illustration is signed JB. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on cover of programme. Physical Description: Offset print on programme 217 x 140 mm.

Date: Oct 1952

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-31391-F

Description: Photograph taken by Whites Aviation Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate

Date: Oct 1952

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-31402-F

Description: Photograph taken by Whites Aviation Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate

Date: Oct 1952

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-31401-F

Description: Photograph taken by Whites Aviation Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate

Date: Oct 1952

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-31400-F

Description: Photograph taken by Whites Aviation Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate

Date: Oct 1992

From: Brooke-White, Julia Stace, 1942-: Photographs

Reference: PA12-7239-05

Description: Photograph taken of pupils of Kamehameha School, Hawaii, performing at the 6th Pacific Arts Festival, Cook Islands. Photograph taken October 1992 by Julia Brooke-White. Inscriptions: One slide mount: Hawaii. Pupils from Kamehameha School. 6th PAF Cook Is. Quantity: 1 colour original transparency/ies.