Johnson, Ralph, 1950-: Photographs, mainly relating to theatre company Town and Country Players

Date: 1941-1947

From: Johnson, Ralph, 1950-: Photographs, mainly relating to theatre company Town and Country Players

Reference: PAColl-10352-1

Description: Photographs chiefly relating to the work of the China Convoy of the Friends Ambulance Unit (FAU) in China between 1945-1947. Taken by unidentified photographers between circa 1941 to 1944, and between 1945 to 1947. Many images have inscriptions on the reverse. - Two images, probably taken in New Zealand, show Al and Margaret cutting a wedding cake and Roy Lucas posing in uniform (the latter image inscribed 'preparing for China' and dated 26 April 1945). - Images of individual FAU and Friends Service Unit (FSU) members taken in China include: Peter F Early (Chairman, Friends Service Unit), Douglas J Clifford (New Zealand), and Spencer L Coxe (Australia). Also includes a group portrait taken on Christmas Day 1945 featuring McClure, Bradshaw, Stokes, Dodds, B[?], Wiehs[?], Gibson, Chen, Kwan, Fransham, Hsiung, Wu, Chu, Briggs, Gunn, Ho, and Fox. - Includes images of Arthur Wallbank with a Chinese student, and Alf Sidwell with a student in a an engineering workshop, both inscribed as possibly taken at the Medical Mechanics School, Chengchou (Zhengzhou) or at the Institute of Hospital Technology in Hankou circa 1947. - Includes images of local people, sheep, cats, and rural landscapes in Honan (Henan) and Kweichow. Includes images of the Yellow River bridge, FAU trucks on a narrow cliff road near Guangyuan, Northern Sichuan, and the O P D and gatehouse at Hwi Mei[?]. One image shows a bombed railway station at Sin Siang. Relationship complexity - see further material relating to the Friends Ambulance Unit at Library references OHColl-0050 and PAColl-6162 New Zealander Wreford Neil Johnson, father of Ralph Johnson, worked with the Friends Ambulance Unit in China circa late 1940s. Quantity: 20 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: 1980

From: Johnson, Ralph, 1950-: Photographs, mainly relating to theatre company Town and Country Players

By: Black, Peter, 1948-; Latty, Stephen, active 1980s

Reference: PAColl-10352-3

Description: Photographs and proof sheets relating to Town and Country Players troupe circa 1979 to 1980. Taken by Steve Latty, Peter Black, and unidentified photographer(s). Some prints are inscribed on reverse of image. - Images show troupe members performing outside, in halls, and in dress rehearsal. Includes performers in various scenes: a street theatre show 'Getta job' performed outside Petone Public Library, a show inside a tertiary education venue, Kaiti Shopping Mall (Gisborne), inside an Aro Street venue, and at Tuturumuri (Southern Wairarapa). Includes images of mask work and a music workshop with school pupils and violinist. Also includes images of the performers posing on a hillside in Wellington, and posing in costume in a studio; probably taken for publicity purposes. - Performers include Shelley Graham, Murray Edmond, Steve Lardner, Mary Paul, and Richard Adams. Quantity: 45 b&w original photographic print(s). 5 b&w original photographic print(s) (proof sheets). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: [nd]

From: Johnson, Ralph, 1950-: Photographs, mainly relating to theatre company Town and Country Players

Reference: PAColl-10352-2

Description: Photographs relating to experimental theatre and film in New Zealand, taken by unidentified photographer(s) [probably between 1979 and 1989]. Three images show the same male performer running on a wetland, smiling, and being filmed outside the Wellington Town Hall by George Rose and a small film crew. One image shows two mask performers posing [probably related to Town and Country Players]. Arrangement: The three images of the performer were delivered inside the folder. Quantity: 3 b&w original photographic print(s) (with folder hole punches). 1 b&w original photographic print(s) (mounted on a cardboard folder). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: 1984-1985

From: Johnson, Ralph, 1950-: Photographs, mainly relating to theatre company Town and Country Players

By: Clearlight Photography

Reference: PAColl-10352-7

Description: Photographs and a proof sheets relating to Town and Country Players troupes in 1984 and 1985. Taken by Ralph Johnson, Clearlight Photography, and unidentified photographer(s) in 1984 and 1985. Prints are inscribed on reverse of image. - Images show the 1984 troupe performing for school children, rehearsing, and posing outdoors. Includes scenes from: 'Treasure Island' with a cast of children; 'Objection Overruled'; and 'Salmagundi'. - Performers in the 1984 troupe include Nic Beets, Stella Duffy, Kirsty MacDonald, Anne Jones, and Paul Willow. - One image shows the 1985 troupe working with children in a hall, Paraparaumu. Performers include Annie Ruth, Stephanie, Deborah Cuzens, Whetu Fala, and Paora Maxwell. One image shows Lindsay Mace, troupe administrator. Quantity: 14 b&w original photographic print(s). 3 colour original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints, dye coupler prints

Date: 1981-1982

From: Johnson, Ralph, 1950-: Photographs, mainly relating to theatre company Town and Country Players

Reference: PAColl-10352-4

Description: Photographs and proof sheets relating to Town and Country Players troupe in 1981, and to plays performed by the troupe circa 1980 to 1982. These images are taken by an unidentified photographer(s) in 1981. Some prints are inscribed on reverse of image. - Images show troupe performers performing in dress rehearsal and for school children. Play titles include 'Tarama', 'Once Twice', 'The Sausage Story', and 'Games We Play'. - Performers include Murray Edmond, Ann Hunt, Ralph Johnson, Janet Elepans, and Jennifer Ward-Lealand. Quantity: 11 b&w original photographic print(s). 1 colour original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints, dye coupler print

Date: 1982

From: Johnson, Ralph, 1950-: Photographs, mainly relating to theatre company Town and Country Players

Reference: PAColl-10352-5

Description: Photographs and proof sheet relating to Town and Country Players troupe in 1982. Taken by unidentified photographer(s) in 1982. Prints are inscribed on reverse of image. - Images show troupe in dress rehearsal and performing for school children. Shows include 'Can't Pay won't Pay', 'Pick a pack of pirates - Captain Winklepoo's story', 'The haunting of Frogwash Farm', and 'Pop goes the moon' at Circa Theatre. Also drama in education work in Masterton schools showing: secondary school pupils performing in Makoura College hall, and Rangimoana (Gary) Taylor running a drama workshop with pupils at Chanel College. - Performers include Murray Edmond, Ann Hunt, Michele Amas, Lin Ferguson, Ralph Johnson, Peter Sakey, Katy Platt, and Michael Wilson. - School pupils are listed by first name on the reverse of photographs. Quantity: 8 b&w original photographic print(s) (including 1 proof sheet). 7 colour original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints, dye coupler print

Date: 1983-Jan 1984

From: Johnson, Ralph, 1950-: Photographs, mainly relating to theatre company Town and Country Players

By: Davis, Brian, active 1980

Reference: PAColl-10352-6

Description: Photographs and a proof sheets relating to Town and Country Players troupe in 1983. Taken by Peter Singleton, 'Linz' [possibly Lindsay Mace], Brian Davis, Ralph Johnson, and unidentified photographer(s) in 1983 and January 1984. Prints are inscribed on reverse of image. - Images show troupe performing for school children and posing outdoors. Includes a performance at Waipukarau School 12 April 1983; preview performances of 'Sweet Silage' on 7 September 1983 and 'Object Overuled' on 9 September 1983, at the Kelburn Prebysterian Church Hall, Raroa Road. Also includes images of the show 'Dragon Beat' during summer 1983-1984. - Some image show the performers posing on a Mount Victoria hillside, and posing with their red van on Ashley River, Canterbury [probably taken for publicity purposes]. - Performers include Ralph Johnson, Nic Beets, Lindy Hatherley, Rick Loos, Ruth Dudding, Murray Edmond, Rangimoana Taylor, Fiona, and Sara. One image includes troupe adminstrator Lindsay Mace. Quantity: 22 b&w original photographic print(s) (including 1 proof sheet). 10 colour original photographic print(s). 3 item(s) of photographic ephemera (enclosures and note). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints, dye coupler prints