IMAGE
Divis, Joseph, 1885-1967: Photographs of New Zealand gold mining
- Date
- [ca 1920-1933]
- By
- Divis, Joseph, 1885-1967; Wilshire, Brendon, active 2009
- Reference
- PA-Group-00527
- Description
Photographs taken by Joseph Divis during the period circa 1920 to 1935, portraying Waiuta and nearby mining areas; Waihi and Karangahape Gorge; Alexander River; Argo dredge near Reefton; travels in New Zealand; and personalities. Also a trip to Czechoslovakia which included along the way, Japan, Hawaii, Philippines, and the United States. Images give a comprehensive view of life in the little mining town of Waiuta, mainly between 1931 and 1935, including all aspects of the mine, the town, social gatherings, and images that were published in the Auckland Weekly News.
Finding aids - see Photograph Archive backfile for subject lists linked to reference numbers.
Negatives at 1/1-039791-G to 1/1-039826-G; 1/2-233028-G to 1/2-233377-G.
A selection of images from this collection were published in: Nathan, Simon, 'Through the eyes of a miner: The photography of Joseph Divis', Greymouth: Friends of Waiuta, 2016.
Title supplied by Library
Quantity: 382 b&w original negative(s). 248 b&w original photographic print(s) stereoscopic prints.
- Access restrictions
- No access restrictions
- Format
- 382 b&w original negative(s), 248 b&w original photographic print(s) stereoscopic prints, Photographs, Dry plate negatives, Stereographs
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United States and Waiuta
Date: 1923-[ca 1930]
From: Divis, Joseph, 1885-1967: Photographs of New Zealand gold mining
Reference: PAColl-9540-1
Description: Photographs taken in Washington and New York, USA. People establishing the Alexander Mine, West Coast. Views of Waiuta. Waiuta people. Portraits of women. In some cases there are prints on both sides of the mount. Quantity: 54 b&w original photographic print(s) stereographs.
Views of Waihi and overseas trip
Date: [ca 1930-1933]
From: Divis, Joseph, 1885-1967: Photographs of New Zealand gold mining
Reference: PAColl-9540-3
Description: Views of Waihi, the open cast gold mines, and the mine buildings. Otira Railway station. Photographs of nurses. Portraits of women. Gardens. Joseph Divis on his trip overseas includes - Czechoslavakia. Japan. New York. Panama Canal. Joseph Divis and other people on board ships. In some cases there are prints on both sides of the mount. Quantity: 61 b&w original photographic print(s) stereographs.
Joseph Divis on Brooklyn Bridge, New York
From: Divis, Joseph, 1885-1967: Photographs of New Zealand gold mining
Reference: PAColl-9540-1-02
Description: Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s) Stereograph. Physical Description: Unmounted black and white stereographic print
Joseph Divis in front of US Capitol building, Washington DC
From: Divis, Joseph, 1885-1967: Photographs of New Zealand gold mining
Reference: PAColl-9540-1-01
Description: Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s) Stereograph. Physical Description: Mounted black and white stereographic print.
Bet Ward, posed with flowers; Joseph Divis underground in Waihi at back
From: Divis, Joseph, 1885-1967: Photographs of New Zealand gold mining
Reference: PAColl-9540-1-54
Description: Posed indoor portrait. Also includes stereographic print mounted on back of mount depicting miners in cave with crystallised rock formations. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s) Stereograph. Physical Description: Mounted black and white stereographic prints on recto and verso of mount with photographer's imprint "Jos. Divis Stereoscopic Photographs New Zealand Series".
Heavy snow on main road, just below old miners hall
From: Divis, Joseph, 1885-1967: Photographs of New Zealand gold mining
Reference: PAColl-9540-1-52
Description: Group photograph including Tom Broderick, Joseph Divis, Blake Hutton[?], son and Mrs Hutton (Martha Collins). Published in Auckland 'Weekly News', 24 November 1925. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s) Stereograph. Physical Description: Mounted black and white stereographic print on mount with photographer's imprint "Jos. Divis Stereoscopic Photographs New Zealand Series".
Garden outside house at Waiuta; group portrait in rose garden
From: Divis, Joseph, 1885-1967: Photographs of New Zealand gold mining
Reference: PAColl-9540-1-53
Description: Group portrait of couple with child. Also includes colour stereographic print mounted on back of mount - group portrait of subjects posed in rose garden. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s) 2 stereographs on one mount. Physical Description: Mounted black and white stereographic print on verso of mount; and colour stereographic print on recto of mount with photographer's imprint "Jos. Divis Stereoscopic Photographs New Zealand Series".
Looking up the main road (Top road) from the hotel to the south shaft
From: Divis, Joseph, 1885-1967: Photographs of New Zealand gold mining
Reference: PAColl-9540-1-51
Description: Mountains in background are Conical Hill and Hardrada. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s) Stereograph. Physical Description: Mounted black and white stereographic print on mount with photographer's imprint "Jos. Divis Stereoscopic Photographs New Zealand Series".
Group of people posed in bush setting
From: Divis, Joseph, 1885-1967: Photographs of New Zealand gold mining
Reference: PAColl-9540-1-42
Description: Group posed among forest undergrowth, from left, Tom Beckwith, Bet Ward, Joseph Divis, and Tina Beckwith. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s) Stereograph. Physical Description: Mounted black and white stereographic print on mount with photographer's imprint "Jos. Divis Stereoscopic Photographs New Zealand Series".
Portrait of Bet Ward and Tina Beckwith
From: Divis, Joseph, 1885-1967: Photographs of New Zealand gold mining
Reference: PAColl-9540-1-41
Description: Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s) Stereograph. Physical Description: Mounted black and white stereographic print on mount with photographer's imprint "Jos. Divis Stereoscopic Photographs New Zealand Series".