Bell, Francis Henry Dillon (Rt Hon Sir), 1851-1936

Date: 1920

By: Muir and MacKinlay (Firm)

Reference: PAColl-D-0822

Description: Group photograph of members of the Legislative Council taken on the steps of the General Assembly Library in 1920 by Muir & MacKinlay All names indexed in Name Field Inscriptions: Mount recto - above image - Title; Mount recto - beneath image - Names Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 370 x 490 mm with mount 560 x 675 mm

Date: Feb 1924

By: Muir and MacKinlay (Firm)

Reference: PAColl-D-0748

Description: Group portrait of the Members of the House of Representatives, New Zealand military personnel and members of the visiting Japanese Training Squadron. The group taken on the steps of parliament House after the Government's luncheon to Vice-Admiral Saito and his principal officers, Captain Mitsumasa Yonai (Iwate), Captain Wataru Ugawa (Yakumo), and Captain Sueki Yonemura (Asama). The Vice-Admiral is sitting in the front row between the Rt Hon W F Massey (Prime Minister) and Hon Sir W E Carncross (Speaker of the Legislative Council). Sir Joseph Ward is sitting next to Sir Francis Bell. Others in the front row are Hon R F Bollard, Hon W Nosworthy, Hon C E Statham, T M Wilford, Commodore Beal, Hon Sir Heaton Rhodes. The photograph was published (along with others taken during the visit) in the New Zealand Free Lance, 13 Feb 1924 Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Muir & MacKinlay Photo 1924 The Imperial Japanese Navy sent its new cadets on long training voyages each year from 1872. 23 voyages were made to Australasia and 13 went as far as New Zealand. Visits were made between 1882-1886, 1902-1916, and 1924, 1926, 1928, 1932 and 1935. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: 355 x 495 mm with mount 490 x 630 mm

Date: 1868-1949

By: Rolleston family

Reference: 79-287

Description: Family and other personal correspondence. Includes some of William Rolleston, his wife Mary, but mainly their son Francis Joseph; also including other family members. There are some letters of political, social and community significance relating to the careers of William Rolleston, and his son F J Rolleston. Writers include Professor J B Condliffe, Sir Francis Bell, Sir James Parr. Added in 1980 to this accession were 11 letters 1891-1893 from J D Ormond, Harold Kemp, E J Watts etc; 15 letters of family to F Rolleston at school, 1881-1889; various records of F Rolleston's life at school; his `Parodies on Gilbert and Sullivan' etc. Later in same year further Rolleston letters, 1868-1949 were added, including letters relating to the political career of John Christopher Rolleston. Source of title - Supplied title Other - Rosamond Rolleston was the author of `William and Mary Rolleston; an informal biography' which was published in 1971 Relationship complexity - See also MS-Group-0377 (1971 accession) Arrangement: The bulk of the letters had been arranged chronologically before they were deposited. Quantity: 3 box(es). 1 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, printed matter and photographs Finding Aids: When the papers were still with Rosamond Wilson, Steven Eldrid-Grigg listed those letters that seemed to him of chief interest, and this list is in a back file. These letters have been merged into the chronological sequence. Loose photographs

Date: [1925-1937]

From: Riddiford family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5502-30

Description: Comprises miscellaneous documents relating to deed of settlement (Bell, Gully, Mackenzie & Evans) and including report by Mackenzie, `Eric Riddiford re Income-tax on Mrs Phyllis Riddiford's alimony' (1934); copy of deed of settlement (1937); memo for Mackenzie re Eric and Phyllis Riddiford (1935); letter Mackenzie to Barnett; memo from Sir Francis Bell for Mackenzie and reply (1935-1936); notes for Mackenzie by M O Barnett (nd); revised draft deeds of settlement, E L Riddiford to Alfred Herbert Wall and William Stanley Wheeler (1936), and earlier deed; personal letter, E L Riddiford to Mackenzie re settlement and London during Coronation preparations (1937); memos re shares; covenant to pay alimony and assignment of securities (1925); letter to D H S Riddiford re Power of Attorney (1937) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1890

By: Union Box & Packing Case Company; W R Bock and Son Ltd

Reference: Eph-C-POLITICS-1890-01

Description: Shows an illustration of a central vertical pole to which various Wellington political candidates are clinging: John Duthie, Bell, T K Macdonald, George Fisher, Winter, McLean, E G Jellicoe, F H Fraser. A verse about each man appears down the sides of the poster, and at the bottom, the conclusion is: "In essaying the poll they have toiled hard, The fight was keen as could be / But now let them wash down all rancour, In a cup of our UNION TEA. These men were all candidates for Wellington City in the 1890 election. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph on two sides of poster 435 x 280 mm.

Date: Feb 1892

From: Ballance, John, 1839-1893 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0025-15

Description: Includes Memorial signed by over 40 Stratford electors asking Ballance to address a public meeting Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: See inventory for full description of the contents of this folder.

Date: 1943-1944, ca1980, 1984

By: Stichbury, John Stannus, 1921-2003

Reference: MS-Papers-4166

Description: The papers comprise a war diary, a short history of Lowry Bay and `Taumaru', and newspaper articles and cuttings Source of title - Supplied Accompanying material - Accompanied by biographical and bibliographical notes by the donor Stichbury grew up in Wellington and lived at `Taumaru', Lowry Bay after it was purchased by his family in 1936. In May 1943 he left New Zealand and saw action in Italy with the 6th Field Regiment. Quantity: 3 folder(s). 0.04 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescripts and printed matter (some photocopies)

Date: 1915-1918, 1929

By: Bell, Francis Henry Dillon (Rt Hon Sir), 1851-1936

Reference: MS-Papers-0590

Description: Memorandum signed by G P Newton, addressed to Bell as Minister of Internal Affairs on lack of water in Epsom Road District, Auckland, with ms comment, 1915; petition to him as Minister for Scenery Preservation, organised by Gilbert Mair, for conservation of Pohaturoa Rock, with related file, 1919; letters from Bell on imminent appointment as Minister of State Forests, 1918, and to Sir John Pennefather, 1929 Quantity: 3 folder(s) (20 pieces). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss (some photocopies) and printed matter Provenance: See inventory for varied provenances

Date: 1936

By: Martin & Dyett (Firm); Gordon Harcourt Ltd

Reference: MapColl-832.4792gbbd/[1936?]/Acc.10181

Description: Cadastral and topographical map of the area adjacent to Lowry Bay. Includes numbered sections with acreages, some including sites of buildings, a homestead, tennis court, circular garden, line of sewer drain. Boundaries are marked, especially building line distances from roads. Includes tracks and drives, roads are named, and the Wellington to Eastbourne Road is decribed as a bitumen road. The Francis Bell Reserve with the approximate area of 120 acres, also one section to be retained by trustees, are marked. The section of C. W. D Bell includes a note stating that it is not for sale. Vegetation and some topographic features are described. Note on bottom right states: All distances and areas are subject to amendment by final survey now in progress Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, linen backed, scale [1:1 200], 50.5 x 50 cm.

Date: Aug 1835

By: Domett, Alfred (Hon), 1811-1887; Renwick, Adeline, -1870

Reference: qMS-0613

Description: A scrap album containing one or two sketches by Domett, including one of Tom's whaling station at Porirua, a few lines in his writing, the beginning of a translation of a Latin poem and a pencil sketch of Miss Adeline Absolon Relationship complexity - Photographs from selected illustrations in this album are in the collections of Drawings and Print, and Turbull Library Pictures Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Holograph and printed matter (27 cm; green stamped leather) Provenance: Formerly owned by Mrs Adeline Renwick (née Absolon) of Nelson Sketches by Domett

Date: [ca 1800s-1900s]

From: General Assembly Library : Miscellaneous manuscripts

Reference: MS-Papers-10077-3

Description: Includes a letter (circa 1850) from James Brown regarding an unidentified voyage and arrival in Auckland; New Zealand Company share certificate made out to John Henry Lance of Chiswick (September 1847); a circular regarding the Free Presbyterian Church, Auckland (1853); notes on the history of Wellington Hospital; a list of early Pākehā settlers in Wellington; a list of Maori in the greater Wellington area; a list of Maori chiefs and leaders who were welcoming to the New Zealand Company and Europeans; letters regarding the oldest New Zealanders alive at the time of writing (1940); papers regarding a landing at Petone foreshore; notes regarding the baptism of Sir James Carroll together with his brothers and sister at Taradale; and letters from Sir Robert Stout, Sir David Monro, and F H D Bell. Other - Includes transcript of the James Brown Letter by M Donaldson, 2008 Quantity: 1 folder(s).

From: Bett, Francis Arnot Blackader, 1873-1957 : Papers

Reference: Micro-MS-0508-3

Description: Includes Bett's medical and military certificates; miscellaneous papers re his collection; typed transcripts of early New Zealand Company letters, 1843-1847; typescripts of early letters, 1842-1846; notes on Nelson history and Nelson Historical Society notices; notes on the Young family and Wairau incident; typed transcript of J S Cotterell's diary. Also extracts from various early letters and diaries to form a day by day chronology of Nelson history Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

Date: 1859-1866

By: Bell, Francis Henry Dillon (Rt Hon Sir), 1851-1936

Reference: MS-Papers-0693

Description: Mainly letters from Bell to J A R Menzies, but other correspondents and outward drafts by Menzies are included. Concerned with Southland provincial politics and a few references to Maori affairs Quantity: 8 folder(s). 0.08 Linear Metres. Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1874-1888

From: Australian Joint Copying Project : Miscellaneous Series microfilm

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-20-2641

Description: Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

Date: 1849, 1883

By: Bell, Francis Henry Dillon (Rt Hon Sir), 1851-1936

Reference: MS-Papers-0337

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s) (79 pages). 0.01 Linear Metres. Provenance: Originally presented by Sir F D Bell to Dr Bett

Date: 1976

By: Thomas, Joan Elva, 1922-

Reference: B-051-027

Description: Portrait of verandahed dwelling, in Parnell Road, behind its picket fence and gate. A draped classical statue stands in the garden at left and there is a palm tree at right. Accompanying notes say:"This beautiful Regency styled house which somehow resists change, was built in Parnell Road 1843. It is the oldest documented house in Auckland, and it originally stood on three acres of land. Famous men have lived there - two Prime Ministers, Sir Frederick Whitaker and Sir Francis Dillon Bell, Governor Gore Brown and Bishop Selwyn. William Hulme bought the house in 1846 for £1220". No. 18 of a print run of 200. Title from notes supplied by artist. Reproduction of ink drawing. Published at the same time as B-051-025/026, 028. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Joan E Thomas. 76; Recto - bottom right - (In pencil): Joan E Thomas 18/200 Built in Parnell Road in 1843. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 330 x 435 mm. Provenance: Deposited under copyright by the artist in 1986.

Date: 1933

From: Bell family: Collection

By: Photo Supply Company

Reference: PAColl-10699-21

Description: Black and white photographic print of group portrait inscribed verso of mount "Bledisloe F H D Bell ? Waitangi", stamped "Photo Supply Co. 29 Grey St. Wellington", verso of mount, and inscribed on recto of print "Bledisloe 1. April 1933". Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Black and white photographic print, 14.5 x 22.5 cm, on mount, 27.6 x 35.4 cm.

Date: 1921

From: [Ephemera of up to A3 size relating to New Zealand persons whose surnames begin with A, B, C, D, E and F]

By: Vanguard (Newspaper); Wright & Carman Ltd

Reference: Eph-C-PEOPLE-A-1921-01

Description: Shows a head and shoulder portrait of Mrs Lily May Atkinson, wife of the NZ Alliance president A R Atkinson. As well as the essay by J J North, there are tributes from Methodist ministers, the president of the W C T U, the Hon Francis Bell, Hon T W Hislop, Dr A K Newman, R A Loughnan, Captain W H Hawkins, D Stanley Smith. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, on sheet 380 x 288 mm.

Date: 1839-1891 (1955)

By: Corpus, L, active 1955-1976

Reference: MS-Papers-1628

Description: Tracing development of NZ representation in London, from NZ Company activities, appointment of Agent for the colony, 1860, and services of Dr Featherston, Sir Julius Vogel and Sir F D Bell. Details of official business, personalities, etc Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s) (50 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript

Date: 1930

From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0101

Description: Contains correspondence and memorandums on land claims Includes letters to Rt Hon. Sir Francis Bell re visits to Maori districts to view drainage schemes. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts