GROUP
Photographs relating to the Stevens and Shelton families
- Date
- [between ca 1860-1994]
- Reference
- Series-6834
- Description
Collection comprises photographs relating to the Stevens and Shelton families of Marton and Palmerston North. Taken by a range of photographers between circa 1860 and 1994.
Images chiefly relate to Norman Leslie Shelton and his wife Dorothy Mamie (nee Stevens), and Dorothy's siblings Flora Alexandra (Lexie) Stevens and Edward Eric Stevens.
Includes 19th century portraits of Shelton and Stevens family members. Also includes portraits of their relatives of the McNaughton and McKinnon families of Southland.
Negatives are all unidentified but show scenes and people, in and around houses and gardens, [in Whanganui?]. Includes living room interiors, gardens, [Cape Egmont?] lighthouse, [school?] girls, and a group with a clergyman [at a christening?]. Comprises 35 b/w images taken circa 1960s, 8 colour images taken circa 1960s, and 7 b/w taken in the 1940s.
Inscriptions on the reverse of many photographs, which identify people, were written by various family members; including Lindsay Shelton, Flora Alexa Stevens, and Dorothy Shelton. Lindsay Shelton also wrote identifying information on post-it notes, which have been photocopied and housed with the revelant prints.
Title supplied by Library.
Collection relating to Norman Leslie Shelton can be found at Library reference MS-Group-00261.
Collection relating to Flora Alexa Stevens can be found at Library reference ATL-Group-00060.
Lindsay Shelton is the son of Norman Leslie Shelton and Dorothy Mamie, and nephew of Flora Alexa (Lexie) Stevens.
Quantity: 418 b&w original photographic print(s). 35 b&w original negative(s). 21 colour original photographic print(s). 8 colour original negative(s). 4 album(s).
Physical Description: Photographic prints, film negatives, photograph albums
Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - Shelton, Norman Leslie, 1905-1980: Papers (MS-Group-0261) - From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-1893 : Stevens, Flora Alexa, 1897-1986 : Papers. See also Published collections. - To Ephemera Collection - 3 envelopes for containing commercially developed films/prints at Eph-A-PHOTO-Stevens-1950/1960s.
Processing information: This collection record was updated on 19 March 2015 to include all accessions of photographic material relating to the Stevens and Shelton families that have been donated by Lindsay Shelton. Photographs donated in 1993 and 1994 were previously described as PAColl-3292.
The original reference number assigned to the record, PA-group-00655, was changed to Series-6834 in July 2022.
- Access restrictions
- No access restrictions
- Format
- 418 b&w original photographic print(s), 35 b&w original negative(s), 21 colour original photographic print(s), 8 colour original negative(s), 4 album(s), Photographs, Gelatin silver prints, Film negatives, Dye coupler negatives, Photographic prints, film negatives, photograph albums
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Commemoration of Mr and Mrs Norman Leslie Shelton's visit to Japan
Date: 1971
From: Shelton, Lindsay, 1938-: Collection
Reference: PA1-q-384
Description: Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).
Norman Leslie Shelton in Japan 1971
Date: 1971
From: Shelton, Lindsay, 1938-: Collection
Reference: PA1-q-385
Description: Quantity: 1 album(s).
The Athens Chamber of Commerce entertains Norman Leslie Shelton, 1969
Date: 21 Apr 1969
From: Shelton, Lindsay, 1938-: Collection
Reference: PA1-q-383
Description: Images of a luncheon given by the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry in honour of Norman Leslie Shelton at the Royal Yacht Club, Athens, on 21 April 1969. Images include Norman with dignitaries on a terrace overlooking a harbour, and guests at the table. Quantity: 1 album(s). 1 item(s) of photographic ephemera (index to images). Finding Aids: Album contains a typescript index to persons featured in the photographs..
Norman Leslie Shelton's visit to the Republic of China as Minister of Industries and Co...
Date: 1971
From: Shelton, Lindsay, 1938-: Collection
Reference: PA1-o-674
Description: Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).
Photographs relating to the military service of Edward Eric Stevens
Date: 1913-1956
From: Shelton, Lindsay, 1938-: Collection
By: Denton, Frank James, 1869-1963; Illingworth Toska Studios; Kershaw, Antoine, active 1946-1950
Reference: PAColl-10324-1
Description: Photographs related to Edward Eric Stevens, known as Eric Stevens. Chiefly connected with his military service in World War One (New Zealand service no. 3/3930) and World War Two (Australian service no.VX51904). Taken between 1913 and 1956 by a range of photographer(s), including Frank James Denton, Illingworth Toska Studios, and Antoine Kershaw. Many of the images are postcards or prints inscribed by Eric Stevens and sent to family. -Images related to his WWI service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force (NZEF), 34th reinforcements, New Zealand Medical Corps include: 'sergeants mess' group portrait at Karori 191?, and various solo and group studio portraits taken in London and Cologne between 1918 and 1919 which include other soldiers, Eric Chisholm, Ray Donohue, W M (Billy) Barraud, Geoff H Nicolls, D J Jeune, A E Webley, W Saville-Smith, and R McCrostie. Three images show Eric Stevens and 'two Australian friends' on horses during a trip to Killarney, Ireland, August-September 1919. Includes a memorial group portrait for 'Members of the staff who fought for the Empire 1914-1919' which features Eric and other soliders in uniform. -Images related to his service in WW2 as part of the Australian forces include: Eric with his wife Ruth Stevens (one image inscribed '17th reinforcements Australian Light Horse, Epsom, Australia, 8 Nov 1939'), various images of Eric at an army camp, including Eric on horseback, Eric with other soldiers including Captain Duke, Eric in a seaside 'Greetings from the Holy Land' postcard (inscribed 'Capt EE Stevens, Guard Btn, AIF (Second Australian Imperial Force) taken in Haifa', Eric wearing a Australian army slouch hat, and Eric in New Guinea (dated 1944) shown with other soldiers, beside a jeep, and outside a hut. -Includes images of Edward Eric Stevens in civilian life. Pre WW1 scenes taken in New Zealand show: the Wanganui Football Club portrait 1913, Eric wearing a straw hat (dated 'Xmas 1914'), Eric with friends, and Eric playing piano. Scenes taken in Australia post WW2 show: Eric with friends on Melbourne streets (circa 1948-1950), and Eric wearing his war medals on Anzac Day 1956. -Includes colour portrait of Eric's wife Ruth Kathleen Stevens (inscribed by her), and a magazine clipping describing the wedding of Eric Stevens and Ruth Kathleen, nee Parr. Quantity: 49 b&w original photographic print(s) (including 2 images mounted on card, and one group portrait on card which includes 25 solo images). 1 colour original photographic print(s). 1 item(s) of photographic ephemera (newspaper clipping). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints, dye coupler print
Photograph album relating to the marriage of Norman Leslie Shelton and Dorothy Mamie
Date: Jan 1935-ca 1938
From: Shelton, Lindsay, 1938-: Collection
Reference: PA1-o-1897
Description: Photograph album relating to marriage of Norman Leslie Shelton and Dorothy Mamie, nee Stevens. Images taken in January 1935 and circa 1938 by unidentified photographer(s). -One set of photographs relates to their wedding day (16 January 1935), and shows the bride and others in their wedding attire posing in the garden and outside All Saints Church, Palmerston North. Features Dorothy Mamie and her bridesmaid Madeline McNaughton, the flower girls Billie Lindsay and Judith Harford, Edward Eric Stevens (who gave away the bride), Mrs Flora Stevens, Norman Leslie Shelton, and other family members. -One set of photographs shows exterior and interior views of a house, [23 Ngata Street?], Palmerston North. Includes 1930s lounge furnishings. -One set of photographs shows Dorothy Mamie and Norman Leslie Shelton in their young married life, posing in the garden and with a female family member. Includes a photograph of Dorothy Mamie at the beach surrounded by donkeys [Days Bay?]. -One set of photographs shows a new baby [Lindsay Shelton?] being held by a nurse, a young woman, and by Dorothy Mamie. Includes the baby being bottle fed by Dorothy. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Red leather album bound with brown silk tassel, front cover features embossed classical scene, 21.5 x 13.5cm
Portraits relating to the wedding of Norman Leslie Shelton and Dorothy Mamie
Date: 1935
From: Shelton, Lindsay, 1938-: Collection
By: Lewis, John E, active 1922-1935
Reference: PAColl-10324-2
Description: Comprises six formal studio wedding portraits relating to the wedding of Norman Leslie Shelton and Dorothy Mamie, nee Stevens, on 16 January 1935. Shows portraits of the bridal couple, plus bridesmaid Madeline McNaughton, best man Stanley Laurenson, and flower girls Billie Lindsay and Judith Harford. Taken by photographer JE Lewis (John E Lewis), Palmerston North. Also includes portrait of Dorothy Mamie in non wedding attire wearing pearl earrings and necklace. Source of descriptive information - persons identified in newspaper clipping in album PA1-o-1897 Quantity: 6 b&w original photographic print(s) (mounted on card).
Photographs relating to Flora Alexa (Lexie) Stevens
Date: [ca 1897-1950s]
From: Shelton, Lindsay, 1938-: Collection
Reference: PAColl-10324-3
Description: Photographs relating to Flora Alexa (Lexie) Stevens taken between circa 1867 and 1959 by a range of photographers, including Charles Campbell and Lewis Studio, Palmerston North. Includes cabinet card images of Lexie as a child with her mother Flora Stevens, and brother Edward Eric Stevens. Also includes snapshot images of Lexie as an adult. Images of note are: Lexie looking out of the upstairs window at her flat in Robe Street, New Plymouth, and Lexie with friends beside a car while preparing to go mountain walking. Flora Alexa Stevens was employed as a teacher at New Plymouth Girls High School during the 1950s Quantity: 9 b&w original photographic print(s) (including 3 cabinet cards).
Photograph album relating to Lindsay Shelton, Norman Leslie Shelton, and Dorothy Mamie
Date: [ca 1938-1959]
From: Shelton, Lindsay, 1938-: Collection
Reference: PA1-o-1899
Description: Family photograph album relating to Lindsay Shelton, son of Norman Leslie Shelton and Dorothy Mamie, nee Stevens. Images taken between 1938 and circa 1950s by unidentified photographer(s). Photographs are arranged chronologically and feature Lindsay Shelton as a baby, a child, and as a teenager. Images chiefly show him with his parents, grandparents, and relatives posing in the garden. Includes Lindsay in a christening gown being held by the minister. Includes views of Lindsay at play, sitting in a baby sling, holding his violin, peddling on his tricycle, and with two other children. Also includes images of Lindsay as a young man with his father Norman Shelton and grandfather, and Lindsay reading at home. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Brown linen album bound with brown silk tassel, front cover features text 'Photographs' in gold embossing, 25 x 17 cm
Family portraits relating to the Stevens and McNaughton families
Date: [ca 1860s-1900]
From: Shelton, Lindsay, 1938-: Collection
By: Attwood & Company; Billens, Henry, 1846-1936; Whitnall-Smith, Henry, 1871-1966; Burton Brothers (Dunedin, N.Z.); Campbell, Charles, 1854-1943; Coxhead, Frank Arnold, 1851-1908; Macedo, Joseph Francis, active 1893-1925; Ross, Donald William, active 1864-1902; George Eden & Company; Rutherford & Co (firm); Shailer, George William, 1848-1918; Whalley and Company
Reference: PAColl-10324-7
Description: Carte de viste and cabinet card portraits relating to the maternal family of Lindsay Shelton, the Stevens and McNaughton families. Taken between circa 1860s and 1900 by a range of photographers. Most persons are unidentified. Six images are inscribed on reverse. -The three carte de viste portraits show: four children and is inscribed 'Captain J Howell's family (grandfather's half-brother)'; an image of a bearded man is inscribed 'Grandpa McNaughton?', and and image of a young woman is inscribed 'Mrs Hamilton, Inspec. National Bank'. -Cabinet card portraits show a range of unidentified men, women and children of various ages. One image of a girl is inscribed 'Ina Shaw' and 'Flora McNaughton from K Shaw'. An image of a soldier is inscribed 'From Arthur J Withers, 1st NZ Contingent Palmerston North 5/7/1901'. An image of a man with a moustache is inscribed 'William Shelton?". One image shows a man dressed in a sash and wearing medals. Names selectively indexed. Source of description - persons identified by donor Quantity: 14 b&w original photographic print(s).