Swan, George Henry, 1833-1913

Date: 1866

By: Swan, George Henry, 1833-1913; Andrews, W H (Mr), active 1970s

Reference: A-049-015

Description: Reproduction of an early photograph, probably a book illustration, showing the early Provincial Government Buildings (on the site of the present Parliamentary Library), used as Wellington's first Parliament buildings, also used as the Supreme Court, built 1857 and replaced in 1899 by the General Assembly Library. The view is from Molesworth Street. It shows a paling fence running up the hill to the left of the building, which is mostly single-storied, with gable windows along its front facade. Possibly a reversed version of a photograph by G H Swan, 'Provincial Council building, Wellington, ca 1859'. See negative 1/2-003739-F, showing the same view but with the fence on right, on the boundary with Hill Street. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 150 x 230 mm

Date: [1862-1863]

By: Swan, George Henry, 1833-1913

Reference: 1/2-008509-F

Description: Lambton Quay and The Terrace, Wellington, as seen from the site of the reclamation works circa 1862-1863. The back of the Oddfellows' hall is on the left. Possibly taken by George Henry Swan. The Oddfellows hall was on the site of the present T & G building, corner of Lambton Quay and Grey Street. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: 1857

From: Tait, Ethna Bessie J, fl 1960 :Photographs of early Wellington

By: Swan, George Henry, 1833-1913

Reference: PA7-51-31

Description: View looking down onto the intersection of Willis Street and Manners streets and south-east across Te Aro. The Union Bank is in the foreground in Willis Street. Photograph thought to have been taken by G H Swan or Hewlings in 1857 Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Te Aro 1857 Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: 130 x 190 mm

Date: 1860

From: McLeavey, Peter Joseph, 1936-2015: Photographs of New Zealand scenes and portraits of Peter McLeavey

By: Swan, George Henry, 1833-1913

Reference: PAColl-D-1910

Description: Photograph of the Parliament Buildings, Auckland, taken by George Henry Swan in 1860. The photograph shows five unidentified men standing near the building's entrance. The label "Parliament Bulidings 1860" is written on the matte beneath the photograph. This photograph has previously been exhibited at the Adam Art Gallery's exhibition 'Still looking: Peter McLeavey and the last photograph', 6 October - 20 December 2018. Information from the exhibition has informed the description of this item. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Black and white photographic print within white card matte

Date: 1860

From: McLeavey, Peter Joseph, 1936-2015: Photographs of New Zealand scenes and portraits of Peter McLeavey

By: Swan, George Henry, 1833-1913

Reference: PAColl-D-1911

Description: Photograph of the Athenaeum on Lambton Quay, taken by George Henry Swan in 1860. The photograph shows eight unidentified men and a horse standing near the building's entrance. The label "Athenaeum Lambton Quay" is written on the matte beneath the photograph. This photograph has previously been exhibited at the Adam Art Gallery's exhibition 'Still looking: Peter McLeavey and the last photograph', 6 October - 20 December 2018. Information from the exhibition has informed the description of this item. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Black and white photographic print within white card matte

Date: [ca 1850s-1920]

From: McLeavey, Peter Joseph, 1936-2015: Photographs of New Zealand scenes and portraits of Peter McLeavey

By: Burton Brothers (Dunedin, N.Z.); Coxhead, Frank Arnold, 1851-1908; Denton, Frank James, 1869-1963; Partington, William Henry Thomas, 1854-1940; Swan, George Henry, 1833-1913; Tyree Brothers (Firm)

Reference: PAColl-10837-1

Description: Black and white photographic prints of early New Zealand, particularly of the Whanganui River and surrounding area, Oamaru, Wellington, and Dunedin. Some photographers are identified, and some of the photographs have names and negative numbers; these are inscribed on the negative along the bottom of the image. Some prints are mounted. One group of eleven photographs was delivered in an envelope along with a page from a sale catalogue, which indicates they were purchased together in the same lot. Some of the photographs bear a stamp on the reverse of H I Jones & Son, Wholesale Booksellers & Stationers, Wanganui. These photographs include four taken by Frank Denton, four taken by William Partington, and three by unidentified photographer(s). Denton's photographs are of the Whanganui River and show Tawhitinui Marae, tree ferns, and men paddling a waka. Partington's photographs are also of the Whanganui River area, specifically the Pipiriki and Jerusalem settlements. The remaining photographs were probably taken in the Whanganui District and show a church (labeled "Old Mission Church"), three people in a canoe on a river, and a Māori settlement. Four photographs are pasted to a sheet of paper, two on each side. On one side the photos show a dock with boats moored and a town in the background, and beneath each photo is handwritten "[Oamaru?] New Zealand". One of the photos bears the inscription "A Seargeant Photos". On the reverse are two photographs of trees, and beneath each photograph is handwritten "New forest". One photograph by the Tyree Brothers shows a view of Wellington taken from the Terrace, circa 1900. Visible buildings include Wellington Town Hall, the Commercial Union Building, and the New Zealand Government Life Insurance Offices. Two photographs of Dunedin were taken by the Burton Brothers and mounted on matte. One shows people standing in front of buildings with columns, and the other shows a view of Dunedin from the corner of Pitt and Queen Streets, with Knox Church in the foreground. Two photographs were taken by Frank Arnold Coxhead and mounted on matte. One shows a view of Te Houhou / George Sound; the inscription on the negative says this view is "from the waterfall", which could refer to Alice Falls. The other is a view of the Wet Jacket Arm area of Tamatea / Dusky Sound. Two photographs are from unidentified photographers. One, taken circa 1880, shows several men standing and sitting in front of farm buildings, horses, and wagons. The annotation on the reverse suggests it may have been taken on the East Coast. The other is a close-up shot of a Māori carving of two lizards, laying on a Māori weaving. Three photographs taken by George Henry Swan in 1862 are from a nine-part panoramic photograph of Wellington's waterfront area. The photographs show the Athenaeum and Lambton Quay showing Scotch Kirk; Plimmer's Noah's Ark; and Lambton Quay opposite Grey Street. Two photographs taken by an unindentified photographer circa 1868 make up a two-part panorama of Thorndon, Wellington, showing Old St Pauls, Wellington Harbour, and Mount Victoria. Some of these photographs have previously been exhibited in the Adam Art Gallery's exhibition 'Still looking: Peter McLeavey and the last photograph', 6 October - 20 December 2018. Information from the exhibition has informed the description of these items. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 27 b&w original photographic print(s). 1 Other printed ephemera item(s).

Date: 1863 - 1864

By: Swan & Wrigglesworth (Firm); Marriott, James Henry, 1799?-1886; Swan, George Henry, 1833-1913

Reference: A-104-033

Description: Shows front of Classical-style building with Doric columned entrance porch flanked by wings with rectangular windows in each. Men stand about outside the front railings Probably one of four such letterhead engravings commissioned (and possibly engraved) by Wellington engraver and stationer, J. H. Marriott, probably in late 1863. By 28 May 1864, the New Zealand Spectator, (P. 2f) was reporting that 'Mr J. H. Marriott ... has had photographs executed of the Odd Fellows Hall, Mechanics Institute, Supreme Court and Government Buildings which have been engraved in England and afterwards printed on letter-paper, a large assortment of which Mr Marriott has recently received ...' Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s) on letterhead.. Physical Description: Engraving, approx. 65 x 92 mm, on page of handwriting 206 x 262 mm

Date: 1859

From: Pearse, John, 1808-1882: [Album. 1851-1856]

By: Swan, George Henry, 1833-1913; Illustrated London news (Newspaper)

Reference: E-455-f-031-2

Description: View looking from above down to the crossroads of Willis, Manners and Boulcott Streets, with businesses and houses. The large building in the left foreground, corner Willis and Boulcott Streets, was the Union Bank of Australia. A man leads a horse and cart up Willis Street towards the hills on the right The Barracks are visible on Mount Cook in the left background The site became the Hotel St George corner Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Wood engraving, 159 x 258 mm

Date: 1896-1971

By: Swan, George Henry, 1833-1913

Reference: AI-88-211

Description: Scrapbook relating to George Henry Swan and John George Swan. The scrapbook includes ephemera (many silk programmes), photographs and news writings of musical, dramatic and other events. Source of title - Supplied title GH Swan was a chemist who came from England in 1857 and became an established photographer in Wellington before moving to Napier where he was a brewer and served as Mayor for 15 years and MP for Napier from 1891-1893. He spent his final years in Wanganui. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1896-1917?

By: Swan, George Henry, 1833-1913

Reference: MSZ-0151

Description: The scrapbook relates to the musical and dramatic activities of G H Swan and his son J G Swan. Part of the Archive of New Zealand Music Source of title - Title transcribed G H Swan was a chemist who came from England in 1857 and became an established photographer in Wellington before moving to Napier. He was Mayor of Napier for fifteen years and MP for Napier from 1891-1893. He spent his final years in Wanganui. Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Holograph (37 cm) Provenance: Donor's label attached to front cover; donor's husband is great-grandson of G H Swan

Date: ca 1862

Reference: 1/2-008081-F

Description: G H Swan's portrait gallery on Lambton Quay next door to W Payne, grindery, general store and leather seller ca 1862. Photographer unidentified. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film copy negative

Date: [ca 1870s-1880s] - 13 April 1881 - 20 March 1877 - 3 August 1882 - 2 October 1875

From: Hughes, Helen Hannah, 1929- : Photographs relating to Rigg and Hughes families

By: Andrew, Thomas, 1855-1939; Baillie, Gordon, 1827-1875; Bardwell, William H, active 1858-1888; Bowness, Moses, 1833-1894; Bragge, James, 1833-1908; Burton, Walter John, 1836-1880; Carnell, Samuel, 1832-1920; Clarke Brothers (Firm); Clarke, William Henshaw, 1831-1910; Clifford & Morris (Firm); Clifford, Robert, active 1865-1885; Corbett, James, active 1873-1895; Coxhead, Frank Arnold, 1851-1908; Davis & Company (Wellington, N.Z.); Ferrier and Rock (Firm); Gibbs, William Brickell, 1844?-1898; Grand & Dunlop (Firm); Henry, J T, active 1866-1884; Isaacs, David Morris, 1824?-1909; Kinsey, William Henry Scott, 1860-1931; Lawson, Albert, 1844?-1901; Macey, William Henry, -1931; Martin, Charles, 1842?-1905; Nicholas, Richard John, active 1868-1881; Perkins, William Herbert, -1927; Phillips, Samuel, active 1858-1910; Redfern, George W, -1901; Sargeant, Albert, active 1878-1885; Schourup, Peter, 1837-1887; Swan, George Henry, 1833-1913; Tait Brothers (Firm); Tassell, Frederick W, active 1901; Tomlinson, Francis Ernest, 1864-1944; Tyree Brothers (Firm); Vorley, Herbert Henry, 1840-1880; Walmsley, Charles, 1862-1941; Wrigglesworth and Binns (Firm)

Reference: PA1-q-1295

Description: Photograph album with carte de visite and cabinet photograph portraits of unidentified subjects, mostly taken by New Zealand photographers and studios, circa 1880s. Includes portraits taken by at least 37 different identified studios and photographers operating in Blenheim, Hokitika, Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, Napier, and in England and Australia, including Ballarat, Carlisle, and Ambleside. Some portraits feature hand colouring. Includes landscape photograph of a church building with spire, and Norfolk Island pine trees in foreground. Also includes carte with verse "Oh hear us when we cry to Thee | For those in danger on the sea"; and a birthday card with inscribed "I wish thee all the joys of earth | All peace that life can bring. | Contentment, happiness and mirth, | Free from misfortunes sting." Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 album(s) containing 69 photographs and 2 cards (carte de visite, cabinet photographs, and greeting cards). Physical Description: Photograph album, brown leather binding, 24 leaves with gilt edges, 29.5 x 23 cm, containing 53 cartes de visite and 16 cabinet photographs; 2 printed birthday greeting cards.

Date: Oct-Nov 1893

From: Hall, John (Sir), 1824-1907 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1784-200

Description: Correspondents entered in the Name field Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1877-1897

From: McLean family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0870

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Piece-level inventory available.

Date: 1866

By: Petterson, M (Mr), active 1983; Swan, George Henry, 1833-1913

Reference: PAColl-2169

Description: Arrangement: copy negative at C14297 Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s) mounted on card. 1 b&w copy photographic print(s). 1 b&w copy negative(s). 1 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: photoprint 130 x 160mm on 175 x 210mm mount

Date: 1864-1870

By: Swan, George Henry, 1833-1913

Reference: PA2-1715

Description: Shows man dressed in costume Inscriptions: Verso - In pencil: As I found it was Mayn? Lumley Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1864-1870

By: Swan, George Henry, 1833-1913

Reference: PA2-1713

Description: Inscriptions: Verso - In pencil: Capt Newland Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: ca 1859

By: Swan, George Henry, 1833-1913

Reference: 1/2-003739-F

Description: Provincial Council building, Wellington, circa 1859, photographed by George Henry Swan. When central government moved to Wellington in 1865, the Provincial Council buildings became part of the Parliament Buildings. Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: 1882

By: Swan, George Henry, 1833-1913

Reference: PA2-1717

Description: Formerly dated as 1864-1870 but it seems Joseph and Mary Ann wed in 1882 so image is likely to be later than 1882 (www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz) Source of descriptive information - inscription and also library client. Formerly described as being John Dutton Powdrell and Mrs Powdrell but inscription reads and client confirms this is his brother Joseph. Inscriptions: Verso - In Pencil and very faded - Joseph Dutton Powdrell and his wife Probably came to Hawkes Bay 1857 and another note also very faded - From Powdrell letters given by M A D Powdrell, Hawera 19/7/48 Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1864-1870

By: Swan, George Henry, 1833-1913

Reference: PA2-1712

Description: Inscriptions: Verso - Major Cummings Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).