New Zealand - History - 1876-1918

Date: [ca 1860-ca 1902]

By: Bragge, James, 1833-1908

Reference: PAColl-10423

Description: Three photographic prints of images taken in Wellington by photographer James Bragge between circa 1860 and circa 1902. A wide view overlooking Thorndon, Wellington City, taken from The Terrace circa 1870. It shows the city buildings, including St Mary's Cathedral, Government House, Old St Pauls's Church, domestic houses, and early reclaimation work on the harbour's edge. On extreme lower right of frame, two women walking on a path are visible. A view taken of four men posing on Swinburne's Wharf, Wellington. Visible in the background are wooden buildings on the shoreline and some moored sailing vessels at the wharves. Print is captioned "Swinbourne Wharf Willis St". A view of colonial wooden buildings lining Lambton Quay, with a horse and cart on the Quay beside the shoreline. In the foreground is a pile of planks; and to left of frame is a large wooden building. Print is captioned "Lambton Quay showing back of the Central Club". Also includes a card matt with an embossed photographers stamp pasted on to it reading "James Bragge Portrait & Landscape Photographer Wellington N Z". Record title supplied by Library Quantity: 3 b&w original photographic print(s). 1 item(s) of photographic ephemera card matt. Physical Description: Black and white albumen prints, mounted on card which has been trimmed, two prints are captioned by hand in ink; and a card matt Provenance: Private purchase, 2015. No further provenance information known. Processing information: The prints came to the Library with card mounts which were a later addition to the prints. One card mount was retained as it has the photographer's stamp attached. The other mounts were discarded as they were not of an archival housing standard.

From: Scott, Richard George, 1923-2020: Photographs

By: Friedlander, Marti, 1928-2016

Reference: PAColl-9508-1

Description: Photographs relating to Parihaka. Includes photographs used for the publication 'Ask that mountain; the story of Parihaka' and photographs taken by Marti Friedlander for the publicity for the book and launch. 'Ask that mountain: The story of Parihaka' book by Dick Scott. Quantity: 33 b&w copy photographic print(s). 1 colour original photographic print(s).

Date: September 2015

From: Beck, Martin James, 1953- :Papers

Reference: MSDL-2471

Description: An illustrated chronological history of Taheke on the Tahake River, Hokianga, from 1870 to 2000s. Details histories of individuals and local businesses influential in the development of the settlement. In particular, it looks at the Taheke Post Office and Taheke Hotel. Quantity: 1 Electronic document(s). Contains copies of black and white and colour photographs, and copies of town plans and maps.

Date: 3 June 2016

From: Beck, Martin James, 1953- :Papers

Reference: MSDL-2529

Description: An illustrated chronological history of Hastings, Hawke's Bay, from 1864 to circa 1927. Details histories of individuals, infrastructure, and local businesses influential in the development of the township. In particular, it looks at the Hastings railway system, police and courthouse, post office, schools, and voluntary fire brigade; plus the Frimley Canning Factory (established by James Nelson Williams), and Hawke's Bay Fruitgrowers Association. First page contains an index. Quantity: 1 Electronic document(s).