Thomson, James Allan, 1881-1928

Date: 16 Nov 2006

From: Recordings relating to National Library Gallery exhibitions, events and promotions

Reference: OHInt-0894-05

Description: Fighting against decline: G M Thomson and his son Allan Thomson (New Zealand's first Rhodes Scholar) were between them so influential in New Zealand science in the early years of the 20th century that historians of science call this the 'Thomson period'. But both their lives were blighted by the scourge of the time - tuberculosis. Biographer Ross Galbreath talks about their science and their private tragedies. (Scholars & gentlemen both : G M & Allan Thomson in New Zealand science & education (Wellington, N.Z. : Royal Society of New Zealand, 2002)) Allan Wilson - more earnest than Rutherford: writer Rowan Taylor talks about the path-breaking work of New Zealander Allan Wilson, whose research on the evolution of molecules has transformed the study of evolution and our knowledge of human origins. Recorded by - Sound Conservation Venue - Recorded in the National Library Auditorium Quantity: 1 digital sound recording(s). 1 event(s). 1.08 Hours and minutes Duration. Search dates: 1848 - 1881 - 1934 - 1933 - 1928 - 2006

By: Thomson, James Allan, 1881-1928

Reference: Plans-80-1090

Description: Plan, elevation and cross-section for a wooden bridge with two towers, probably for the Avon River in Christchurch Quantity: 1 plan(s). Physical Description: Ink & watercolour on cartridge paper, 560 x 781 mm Provenance: Verso of the plan reveals that it has been used in the past as wrapping for a parcel posted from Westport to Dr J. Allen [sic] Thomson, Director of the Dominion Museum. The postmark is illegible but the stamps, one for 2 1/2d, one for 8d, bear the face of King George V. Dr J. Allan Thomson died in 1928.

Date: 1901-1928

From: Dell, Richard Kenneth, 1920-2002 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5156-2

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1897-1970

From: Australian Joint Copying Project : Miscellaneous Series microfilm

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-20-2885

Description: Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

Date: 1927

From: Hill, Henry Thomas, 1849-1933 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0172-026

Description: Letters to Hill from: T Willan (Hastings); NZ Institute (Wellington); J A Thomson (Wellington); A G Butchers (Invercargill); P G Morgan (Wellington); W Richards (Hamilton); R Speight (Christchurch); W F O'Donnell (Waipukurau); J Andersen (Wellington); A Grace (Taupo); J A Berry (London); C Nelson (London); F R Field (Auckland). Also includes account from H B Motor Co Ltd to Hill, application for registration for copyright. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1900 - 1999

Reference: Eph-A-PEOPLE-T/Z

Description: Includes material relating to: T: Inia Te Wiata. The unveiling by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, of the pouihi, the Maori pillar of Mana carved by the late Inia Te Wiata, MBE. New Zealand House London, 1 June 1972 Thomas and Mary Frances Thompson (arrived Port Chalmers 11 November 1862). Centennial celebration toast list and dinner menu George Malcolm Thomson and James Allan Thomson John Mansfield Thomson Turnbull family at Elibank (Black bordered writing paper) W Turnbull (subscriber ticket for Wellington Choral Society for the 1912 season) W: Sir Hugh Walpole, C.B.E. In memoriam service at St Margaret Westminster. 10 June 1941. Order of service William Walton 1902-1982. Souvenir published by Oxford University Press Watson family reunion (Elizabeth and William Morgan Watsonl arrived Lyttelton 1855) Nelson Wattie. Elfi Wattie takes pleasure in inviting you to celebrate the semi-centennial of Nelson at 67 Hawker Street. 2 December 1989. Marie Western. Flyer appealing for funds for publication of thoughts and poems of a spiritual nature, [1940-1950s?] Postcard of the Westwood family Harold Temple White. Valedictory services at the Wesley Church Wellington. 27 September 1959. Order of services Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints sizes varying up to 240 mm.

Date: [1912-1926]

From: Dawson, Elliot Watson, 1930- : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-11286-04

Description: Offprints on geological subjects, written by J Allan Thomson. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed matter

Date: 1920-1932

From: Alexander Turnbull Library (Wellington) : Correspondence files

Reference: MS-Papers-0181-079

Description: Names of correspondents not entered in the Name Field include: W, J Williams, British Resident (Papeete); J L Tamblyn; Charles Tandy, executor for the estate of T G Layton (includes lists of books, etc); Tasmanian Public Library; J Mahoney (Gisborne); K B Tennent; Thames Borough Council; Rev F Otto Theile (Lutheran Mission, New Guinea); Jessie Thom; C W Thomas (Shannon); Harley Thomas (Sumner); W Thomas (Rector, Timaru Boys' High School); Fleetwood B Thompson; J Thompson (Eastbourne); Mrs J Thomson (Wellington); Percy Thomson (Stratford); Thomas Thomson; George C Thomson, Mrs W A Thomson & Jessie Thomson re Colenso papers; Thorndon Normal School (Nona Gribble & R Black); Robert C Thornton. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1915-1916

From: Hill, Henry Thomas, 1849-1933 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0172-016

Description: Includes letters to Hill from: F Worley (Nelson); J A Thomson (Wellington); J W Downs (Whanganui); Hunter & Clark Thomson (Napier); R McGonagle (Whanganui); Dept of Lands and Survey (Auckland). Also includes a letter from Hill to the Land Registrar (Auckland) and account to Hill from Hunter & Clark Thomson (Napier). Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1927

From: Hill, Henry Thomas, 1849-1933 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0172-029

Description: Letters to Hill from: J A Thomson (Wellington); P G Morgan (Wellington); NZ Institute (Wellingotn); G Hudson (Wellington); F R Field (Auckland); B C Aston (Wellngton); L A Rood (Taupo) - on back of page draft response from Hill to Rood; F F Wood (Wellington); J Henderson (Wellington); Land and Income Tax Dept (Wellington); H J Fletcher (Normanby); F Williams (Taupo); Commissioner of Crown Lands (Auckland); J Absolom (Rissington); F Gradwell (Taupo). Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1919-1969

From: Australian Joint Copying Project : Miscellaneous Series microfilm

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-20-2882

Description: Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

Date: 1926-1927

From: Hill, Henry Thomas, 1849-1933 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0172-025

Description: Letters to Hill from: J A Thomason (Wellington ); T Willan (Hastings); Miss Downs (Gisborne); NZ Institute (Wellington); V W Heslop (Hastings); F R Field (Auckland); R B Maunsell (Loch Inver). Includes letter to Cape Kidnapper Bird Sanctuary Board. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1927

From: Hill, Henry Thomas, 1849-1933 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0172-028

Description: Letters to Hill from: P G Morgan (Wellington); Commissioner of Crown Lands (Auckland); NZ Institute (Wellington); B C Aston (Wellington); F R Field (Auckland); Minister of Lands Office (Wellington); A G Butchers (Invercargill); C Nelson (London); A McLeod (Wellington); T Willan (Hastings); J A Thomson (Wellington). Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1844-1920

From: Australian Joint Copying Project : Miscellaneous Series microfilm

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-20-2878

Description: Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

Date: 1927

From: Hill, Henry Thomas, 1849-1933 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0172-027

Description: Letters to Hill from: F R Field (Auckland); J A Thomson (Wellington); P G Morgan (Wellington); J Cowan (Wellington); H J Fletcher (Normanby); A McLeod (Wellington); J Willan (Hastings); B C Aston (Wellington). Includes an incomplete draft letter to McLeod from Hill. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1925-1931

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: 80-115-04B/02

Description: Correspondence files for 1926 organised alphabetically by name of correspondent (or of person written about) Other - Previous identifier 80-115-04B/09B

Date: 1880-1926

From: Best, Elsdon, 1856-1931 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0072-06

Description: Identifiable correspondents entered in Name Field Arrangement: Letter from Tutakangahau which is listed in the inventory as being in this folder has been transferred to MS-Papers-0072-07 Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: [1916-1920]

By: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Reference: MS-Papers-6133

Description: Comprises obituaries and some biographical articles for early settlers and colonists; includes small section of Maori obituaries and biographical information Source of title - Supplied Obituaries and information collected by Dr J A Thomson, director of the Dominion Museum, from about 1916 to 1920; the policy of collecting obituaries ceased after opening of the Alexander Turnbull Library Quantity: 1 box(es) (hollinger box; 5 folders, 1 case folder with index cards). 0.13 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and printed matter Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by the Museum of NZ, Wellington, per Mr E Bolger, Dec 1997

Date: Jun 1915

From: De Maus, David Alexander, 1847-1925 :Shipping negatives

Reference: 1/1-003423-G

Description: Montage of named photographs of the engineers, with decorative fern leaves, surrounding the framed picture of the Tahiti, photographed by David Alexander de Maus in June 1915. Includes R S Smith, Neil McCaig, W F McIntyre, W Sommerville, P M Cairns, A A Douglas, D L Mowatt, J A Thomson, L A Calvert and C Buchan. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6.5 x 8.5 inches

Date: 1830-1964

From: Australian Joint Copying Project : Miscellaneous Series microfilm

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-20-2767

Description: Selected correspondence and papers from various collections held by the Library, relevant to geology, paleontology and fossils in Australia and New Zealand Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Purchase, AJCP, 1993