Brass bands - New Zealand

Date: [ca 1930s, 1970s]

Reference: PAColl-9455

Description: Comprises: Set of souvenir photographs of the effects of Napier earthquake and original envelope Photographs of a capping parade in Hamiton, taken ca 1940s by Candid Camera Studios (Hamilton) Ltd Photograph of the 'Rangatira' on floating dock Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 15 b&w original photographic print(s). 1 item(s) of photographic ephemera (print envelope). Transfers: Collection as a whole received by Photographic Archive; material transferred to other sections from here - To Manuscripts & Archives - Fireman's certificate and Coal Mine's Act eyesight certificate; issued to Thomas Marsh (MS-Papers-9339) - To Book Collections - Four publications - Battle for Crete; Waikaremoana Power Scheme; Nursing! A service to the nation, and a career for you!; A seamen's pocket-book (1943).

Date: 1970

From: Newcomb, Stanley Peter, 1934-2008: Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-9090-106

Description: Contains newspaper cuttings Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed matter

Date: 1978-1980

From: Newcomb, Stanley Peter, 1934-2008: Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-9090-145

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescripts, printed matter, mss

Date: [1972]-1980

From: Newcomb, Stanley Peter, 1934-2008: Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-9090-151

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed matter

Date: 1954

From: Newcomb, Stanley Peter, 1934-2008: Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-9090-146

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescripts, printed matter

Date: [19--?]

From: Newcomb, Stanley Peter, 1934-2008: Papers

Reference: MST7-1100

Description: Quantity: 1 7" reel(s).

Date: 1937-1987

From: Newcomb, Stanley Peter, 1934-2008: Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-9090-126

Description: Contains printed matter relating to events, drafts for articles and correspondence relating to the Royal New Zealand Air Force band Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holographs, typescripts, printed matter

Date: 30 Sep 1994

From: New Zealand Association of the Blind and Partially Blind 50th Anniversary Oral History Project

By: Christiansen, Edward Walton, 1912-2008

Reference: OHInt-0330-01

Description: Wally Christiansen was born in Te Kopuru in 1912. Backgrounds father's employment as millhand and policeman. Talks in detail about music career naming the Ponsonby Boys Brass Band, the Auckland Brass Bands Association, the Auckland Waterside Worker's Band, the Garrison Artillery Band and the Blind Band. Mentins musicians Julian Lee and Allan Morton. Discusses involvement in boxing, the Auckland Boxing Association and the National Boxing Association. Outlines leaving school during the Depression and various jobs around Auckland. Recalls initial job at the Jubilee Institute 1931. Discusses directors Clutha Mackenzie and Joe Broadfoot. Mentions further education at Brains Commercial College and Hemingways Correspondence School. Outlines career path within Jubilee Institue becoming director in 1947. Details attitudes towards the blind. Talks about Morton Aldis article 'Betrayal of the Blind', 1932. Discusses Foundation for the Blind workshops, basket manufacturing, staff training and social divisions between staff and residents. Mentions blind basket workers' strike 1931. Outlines diversification of productivity during World War II making overside nets for the American Navy and cargo nets for the Union Steam Ship Co. Mentions Wellingon Blind Club 1935. Talks in detail about the Dominion Association of the Blind, formed 1945 and prsident Cyril White. Discusses World Council for the Welfare of the Blind, renamed World Blind Union formed 1954. Recounts formation of the International Organisation for the Education of Blind Youth. Recounts 1958 Social Security Amendment Act and the Blind Invalid Benefit. Discusses Foundation Board of Trustees and Sir Keith Park. Details cost of guide dogs, their introduction and training at Homai College. Discusses Dominion Association of the Blind funding and mentions Jim May. Talks about changes to workshop conditions, technology and product manufacture during the 1960's. Recalls first Braille week in New Zealand 1963, publicity including Jim Shortt and fundraising. Talks about the Foundation library and names librarians David Sherry, Julian Lee and Mary Schnackenberg. Discusses life after retirement in Australia producing Braille books. Touches on divorce and later remarriage. Talks about his children. Interviewer(s) - Greg Newbold Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-009780, OHC-009781 Quantity: 2 C90 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2.15 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-3258.

Date: 1889-1940 - [ca 2006]

By: Riggir, Len, 1947-

Reference: MSZ-1807

Description: Scrapbook containing clippings, photographs, and ephemera, mainly relating to New Zealand brass bands, wind bands, and band members. Most material dated from the 1910s to 1930s, with some earlier and later material; annotations, including dates are included with many clippings. Some content relates to overseas bands and musicians, along with reports of more general musical interest. Also includes mounted correspondence, postage stamps, and country flags printed on textile. Includes group portrait photographs and clippings of bands and musicians, including: - Chatham Kiltie Concert and Regimental Band - Wanganui Garrison Band - Dunedin Artillery Band - Auckland Artillery Band - Woolston Brass Band - The Malvern (Australia) Tramways Band - Port Nicholson Band - First Battalion Band (Wellington Regiment) - St Kilda Municipal Band - The Australian Silver Band - Wellington City Citadel Silver Band - Invercargill Hibernian Band - Otago Field Artillery Band - Ponsonby Boys' Band - Queen Alexandra's Own Band - Takapuna Citizens' Band - Auckland Waterside Workers' Union Silver Band - Mount Eden Boys' Brass Band - Hamilton Municipal Band - Glenelg Municipal Band - Auckland Salvation Army Brass Band - Wellington Garrison Band - Auckland First Battalion Band - Waihi Federal Band - Hawke's Bay Pipe Band - Nightcaps Silver Band - The Royal Navy Band. Mounted photographic prints include: - Auckland Exhibition Band Contest Medal 1914 - Auckland Exhibition Contest Committee 1914 - Band Contest at Nelson | Auckland Garrison. 16.3.21. F N Jones [1921] - Auckland Tramways Brass Band - Kaikorai Brass Band - Christchurch Municipal Brass Band - Queen Alexandra's Own (2nd Regiment, Wanganui) - St. Kilda Municipal Brass Band - Greymouth Municipal Brass Band - Woolston Brass Band. Also includes a newspaper clipping laid in featuring Len Riggir in a group portrait of The Waihi Federal Band in circa 2004. Part of the Archive of New Zealand Music. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Scrapbook with mounted and laid in newspaper clippings, photographic prints, and postage stamps, 34.5 x 22 cm. Provenance: The creator of the original scrapbook is unknown, but it was given to Freddie Smyth (leader of the Auckland Artillery Band in the 1960s) who added some material. Smyth later gave it to his deputy bandleader Ken Gordon, an acquaintance of the donor. When Gordon passed away, the scrapbook was given to the donor. Processing information: Not all names associated with this item have been indexed.

Date: 25 August 1914 - December 1922 - January 1923

From: McGregor, Jim, 1957- : Postcard collection

Reference: PAColl-10631

Description: Two photographic postcards: - Postcard photograph of Harold James Craig in uniform holding a trombone. Postcard on verso is addressed to Miss L.E. Burd from Harold J. Craig of the Central Mission Boys' Bass Band, Wellington, dated 25th August 1914. - Postcard photograph of the Ponsonby Boys' Brass Band, with December 1922 - January 1923 Grand Tour with dates and venues, including details of band and committee members on verso. Quantity: 2 item(s) of photographic ephemera. Physical Description: Photographic postcards. Provenance: Donor purchased items at Rotorua Collectors Centre.

Date: 1967

From: Newcomb, Stanley Peter, 1934-2008: Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-9090-063

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript

Date: 1962

From: Newcomb, Stanley Peter, 1934-2008: Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-9090-060

Description: Typescript of the story of the bands of the British Imperial forces in New Zealand 1845-1870 Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescripts with ms annotations

Date: [ca 1950s-1970s]

From: Newcomb, Stanley Peter, 1934-2008 :Photographs

Reference: PAColl-9453-2

Description: Photographs relating to the National Band of New Zealand Quantity: 26 b&w original photographic print(s). 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s).

Date: 1911, 1965-1967

From: Newcomb, Stanley Peter, 1934-2008: Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-9090-014

Description: Contains newspaper cuttings Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed matter

Date: [ca 1950s-1970s]

From: Newcomb, Stanley Peter, 1934-2008 :Photographs

By: New Zealand. National Publicity Studios

Reference: PAColl-9453-1

Description: Photographs relating to the National Band of New Zealand, and their accompanying Aotearoa Maori Group. Quantity: 67 b&w original photographic print(s). 7 colour original photographic print(s).

Date: 1956

From: Newcomb, Stanley Peter, 1934-2008: Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-9090-061

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holographs

Date: [ca 1974]

From: Newcomb, Stanley Peter, 1934-2008: Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-9090-069

Description: The story of the US Military Academy's band a music Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript

Date: 1845-1872

From: Newcomb, Stanley Peter, 1934-2008: Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-9090-125

Description: Songs collected from various sources, typed or written out by hand Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holographs, typescripts

Date: [19--?]

From: Newcomb, Stanley Peter, 1934-2008: Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-9090-057

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescripts, holographs, mss

Date: [ca 1970]

From: Newcomb, Stanley Peter, 1934-2008: Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-9090-065

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript