Robin, Alfred William (Sir), 1860-1935

Date: [1870-1925]

From: Hunt, Alice Suisana, 1925- : Papers relating to Arthur Aris King and James Baxter Fleck

Reference: fMS-Papers-6704-04

Description: Clippings on a variety of topics by various people from the `Samoanische zeuitung', `Samoa times' and other papers; includes articles on Bully Hayes, Capt Harris, L M Isitt's islands tour, General Robin's opinion of the Samoans, R L Stevenson, Judge E W Gurr, second part of the `Great maassacre', Richard Williams, a trip to the Friendly and Navigator Islands, plaiting mats, Samoan superstitions, Dr Solf, Samoan customs, German annexation of Samoa and related topics. Writers include G H Scholefield, Dr Solf, Mr Neffgen, Mr Grebst, H J Moors, and G E L Westbrook. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1919-1932

By: Tate, Robert Ward, 1864-1938

Reference: MS-Papers-0264

Description: Material concerned mainly with Colonel Tate's period as Administrator of Western Samoa (1919-1923). Includes extensive correspondence with J D Gray, and General Sir Alfred Robin. Diaries and letters constitute a full record of events and situations. Also included are drafts of portions of a book which Colonel Tate planned to write about his Samoan experiences. Frequent anecdotal reference to R L Stevenson (particularly folders 56-58 and 60-62) and writings by Tate on Stevenson's residence "Vailima" (folders 37 and 38). Source of title - Supplied title Quantity: 62 folder(s). 0.62 Linear Metres. Finding Aids: Paper inventory which was previously available in reading room was removed on 5 December 2014 as it contained no extra information. A copy is available in the staff backfile.. Transfers: To Photographic Archive - Photographs in Folder 30 transferred in 1976 (PA-Group-00028).

Date: 1935, ca November 1943

From: Laycock, Stanley Furniss, 1919-2010: Photographs

Reference: PAColl-10790

Description: Comprises photographs relating to Stanley Furniss Laycock's service with the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) and the St John Ambulance Brigade. Includes two group portraits of members of the St John Ambulance Brigade, Wellington, taken circa 1935. One taken by The Domininon shows a large group with the Sir Alfred Robin Memorial Shield. Five individuals have been identified verso, including Laycock himself, who is seated in the front row of the portrait. Other identified people are Ted Gilbert, Keith Ritson, T Shaw, and Lou [Gatston?]. The other portrait, taken by an unidentified photographer, shows six young men, four of whom are in St John Ambulance Brigade uniform. Five of the men are identified verso as Dick [Budland?], Trevor Johnston, Bob Stewart, Doug Wigston, and Keith Ritson. Inscription on verso reads "Possibly Brooklyn, Wellington, 1935". Also includes photographs of RNZAF servicemen staging a funeral for "the spirit" of the No. 2 (G R) Squadron at Ohakea, prior to their departure for the Pacific campaign, taken circa November 1943 by an unidentified photographer. The images portray a burial, funeral procession, and flowers and notes being laid out. All photographs are inscribed verso with dates, location, subjects identified, and other information. Title supplied by Library. Arrangement: Original envelope enclosure labelled "RNZAF Ohakea 1943 | Prior to departure for active service, Western Pacific", possibly by donor. Quantity: 10 b&w original photographic print(s). Processing information: Eight photographic prints removed from original enclosure for preservation purposes. Original enclosure disposed of.

Date: 1900-1901

From: Hall-Jones, William (Sir), 1851-1936 :Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5755-59

Description: Includes report by Lt-Col A W Robin commanding New Zealand Mounted Rifles, and costs of sending contingents to South Africa Other - Part of PP25-30 in original listing Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1899-1923

From: Hughes, Patrick Gethin, 1914-2007: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-6694

Description: Includes: `Soldiers of the Queen', a booklet of photographs illustrating the departure from Wellington, bound for South Africa, of the 1st Contingent, New Zealand Mounted Rifles, October 1899; Illuminated address presented to John Gethin Hughes by members of the First Contingent, New Zealand Mounted Rifles, Sydney, 7 Jan 1901 (photocopy); two newspaper cuttings re South African War, including a photograph of Hughes; letter from L E Kiggell, Director of Staff Duties (UK), to Colonel A W Robin, offering to provide places for New Zealand officers at upcoming British Army manoeuvres, 3 Jun 1910; Base Record Office report of Medical Board re health of Lt-Colonel Hughes, 14 Nov 1916; field service postcard signed by Hughes, 14 May 1915; photocopy of letter to Hughes from General Godley, 15 Oct 1916; letter to Hughes from General Hamilton, 21 Jul 1919, roll of the 1st Contingent, reproduced in The First New Zealand Mounted Rifles Association `Bulletin', Mar 1923 and photograph of members of the Contingent photographed in 1920 (photocopy). Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter (some photocopies)

Date: 1927-1951

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-219

Description: Photographs taken for publication in the New Zealand Free Lance, ca 1920s-1950s. Names not entered in Name field include: Lord Rowallan (World Chief Scout) with scouts at jamboree held on Haulashore Island, Nelson Harbour, 1949; J Robertson, Labour candidate, Masterton, 1938; J A Roy, National candidate, Clutha, 1938; Brigadier C G Robins (Hononary Colonel of the York and Lancaster Regiment) with Lieut-Colonel R B Dawson (commander of Wellington Regiment), 1951; L G Robinson (racehorse owner), 1950. Also: Harold Russell (Legislative Council); J W Rodden (Manager, Dairy Control, London); Major G J Robertshawe, 1941; Mr Rose (appointed solicitor to Treasury), undated photograph; Brigadier General Ross, 1931; W H Russell (Hansard staff); Duke of Rutland, 1940s; Mickey Rooney (one-time mayor of Sydney's Boys' Town); Gwen Robyns (London representative of NZ Free Lance) with air hostess Judith Marchant, 1949 Quantity: 55 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: [191-?]

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: 1/1-013286-F

Description: Three-quarter length formal portrait of military leader Sir Alfred William Robin, in uniform. Copy of photograph taken circa 1910s by an unidentified photographer. War Hist Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Copy negative

Date: 1897

By: A Vivian Mansell Ltd; Healey, Trevor Woodford, 1929-2018

Reference: D-017-015

Description: 72 soldiers, posing around a statue of Queen Victoria, with flags to both sides of the statue. The soldiers and officers are dressed in about 60 different regimental uniforms of the British Empire. The event appears to celebrate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee in London in 1897. The group includes Captain Robin, Colonel Pitt and Captain Brown, all of the New Zealand Mounted Rifles. The front standing figures are, from left, Field Marshall Lord Wolseley, Field Marshall the Duke of Connaught, Major-General Lord Kitchener, and Field Marshall Lord Roberts The Library holds a copy of a key to this work, numbering and identifying, all 72 soldiers. Regiments (both military and police) from Cyprus, British Guiana, North Borneo, New South Wales, Trinidad, Natal, Ceylon, Malay, Grenadier Guards, Canada, Malta, Rhodesia, Western Australia, West India, South Australia, Queensland, Victoria, Mauritius, Lagos, Straits Settlement, Ceylon, Niger, Gold Coast, Sierra Leone, Hong Kong and 17th Lancers are included The strong likenesses depicted suggest that the print is based on a photograph, probably taken in London. An Irish flag is prominent at the right alongside the statue of Queen Victoria Publisher: the accompanying key has printed along the bottom right: A Vivian Mansell & Co, 33-5 Charterhouse Square London EC Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph, 510 x 735 mm

Date: 1920

From: S P Andrew Ltd :Portrait negatives

Reference: 1/1-014707-G

Description: Portrait of Sir Alfred William Robin. Photographed by Stanley Polkinghorne Andrew in 1920 Inscriptions: Marginal notes on negative - above image - 49 B Robin Gen: Sir Alfred. 12 1/1 mono. Allendchin. 10.4.20 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative

Date: 1899

From: [Christmas cards sent by the office of Premier Richard Joseph Seddon. 1897, 1899, 1900, 1901, 1902, 1903, 1904, 1905].

By: New Zealand. Government Printing Office

Reference: Eph-A-CARDS-Christmas-Seddon-1899-cover

Description: Cover shows the text and inset photographs of Premier Richard John Seddon, Major Robin and Captain R H Davies. The New Zealand flag is at top left, with an illustration of a steamship (the "Waiwera") behind it. Inside photographs show the Camp at Karori, the contingent on parade at Karori, On the march from Karori, the contingent being addressed at Jervois Quay, the Last Salute when leaving Wellington Wharf, and the S S Waiwera starting on its voyage (carrying troops to South Africa). Other Titles - Private Other Titles - December Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on Christmas greetings card 1899.. Physical Description: Photolithograph on cover of booklet of 8 pages, 145 x 220 mm.