Turkeys

Date: 1922-1923

From: McWhannell, Rhoda, 1898-1996: Diaries, journals and photographs, particularly relating to forestry, farming and domestic life at Ōhaupō

Reference: PA1-o-554

Description: Collection of photographs created and probably taken by Rhoda McWhannell, from the time of her marriage to Frederick McWhannell. The first scene shows them on their honeymoon, at One Tree Hill in Auckland, on 13th November 1922. From there they go to Whangarei, with views of the Whangarei Hospital, men playing tennis, a group of three men and a woman entitled `The foundations of "Fairview" Onerahi', and Whangarei Falls. Following Whangarei are a number of views of Russell, including the jetty and `The Gables', and the yacht `Kitty fraser'. Later in November they reach the Coromandel Peninsula, and photographs include Cyril Cory-Wright in the launch `Eilepa', and a photograph of Mrs Cory-Wright with her children Patsy and Derek; and the Reverend Norrie (minister of the Coromandel Peninsula). The next group of photographs show Mrs Shires, and scenes of sheep mustering at `Oruru', Kaitieke in the King Country. At the front of the album is an envelope with mostly unidentified people, taken much later, most of them being coloured. Also inserted in the album is a newspaper cutting from the Herald (Section 2, Wednesday 13 June 1984), on a young couple (Tony and Sue Clark) who had managed to create a successful farm from very rough hill country on the Kawhautahi Road, near Kaitieke. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with red cloth cover, entitled `From my camera' in white cursive script; 25 x 30 cm

Date: 1987

By: Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: H-733-033/054

Description: Newsclippings of cartoons on New Zealand and international politics. Quantity: 22 newsclippings. Physical Description: Newsclippings of black ink cartoons, various sizes.

Date: 2001

By: Tremain, Garrick, 1941-; Otago daily times (Newspaper)

Reference: H-661-001/061

Description: Cartoons on New Zealand and international political and social issues. Quantity: 61 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: Photocopies A4 size

Date: 1915

By: Hanna, George Patrick, 1888-1973

Reference: B-048-008

Description: Shows a six-part cartoon of the Kiwi and Koala playing rugby together, and then joining forces to fight a large turkey. Although battered, they are finally victorious. Quotes a French Officer, who describes the Australasians' actions: "The finest troops in the world could not have done better". "The Carnival Book" is shelved in ATL NZ&P: q940.477 1915. Extended Title - From The Carnival Book, by Philip Hereford. Wellington, 1915. Quantity: 1 photograph(s). Physical Description: Photograph of published cartoon, 420 x 515 mm. Transfers: From Photographic Archive -.

Date: 1992

From: Body, Guy fl 1990s :New Truth & TV Extra cartoons. 18 October - 6 November 1992

Reference: H-085-002

Description: Shows Bill Clinton, with a turkey (drugs, debts, etc) on a lead, talking to Uncle Sam. Refers to the problems President-elect Clinton will face on taking office Quantity: 1 cartoon bromide(s).

Date: 1964

From: Henderson, George Duncan, 1911?-1985:[Collection of cartoons by George Henderson (Hen). 1961-1984]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: A-445-026

Description: Shows a man and a woman looking at a large trussed turkey. They seem impressed. Context unknown. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper 150 x 100 mm

Date: 1890

From: Lister, Joseph Jackson 1857-1927 :[Lister album] 1886-1890 [Watercolours by Joseph, and possibly Isabella and Gulielma Lister]

Reference: E-394-f-018-3

Description: The nest of the bush turkey, a large mound of twigs or grass in a eucapytus forest Quantity: 1 photograph(s). Physical Description: Albumen print, 100 x 144 mm

Date: 1940 - 1949

From: Mayo, Eileen Rosemary (Dame), 1906-1994 :[Smaller works on paper. 1920s-1990s]

By: Mayo, Eileen Rosemary (Dame), 1906-1994

Reference: B-131-01-008

Description: Two snapshots. One of geese in a garden, the second of a turkey with fowls in a garden, probably photographed by Eileen Mayo in England, in her garden Quantity: 2 photograph(s). Physical Description: Photographs, 48 x 63 mm and 62 x 62 mm Provenance: Donation: Eileen Mayo, Christchurch, 1994

Date: [190-?]

From: Daroux, Louis John, 1870-1948 :Photographs of New Zealand and the Pacific

Reference: 1/1-039557-G

Description: Group at Urenui Pa, with dogs and fowl. A turkey is sitting on the roof of the nearest whare. Photograph taken ca 1900s by Louis John Daroux. Inscriptions: Marginal notes on negative - top centre - Urenui Pah, Taranaki Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6.5 x 8.5 inches

Date: 20 April 1969

From: Open Country Sound Recordings

Reference: OHInt-0002/258

Description: Chris Strom of Birkdale, Auckland, recalls how his boss could never bring himself to kill a turkey, so about three months before Christmas the bosses' wife started a turkey-for-Christmas nagging campaign, and describes how a determined woman can be `murder with her tongue'. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Jim Henderson, presenter Venue - NZBC Studios, Wellington Accompanying material - Script and notes at MS-Papers-1239, folder 83 Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT5-0263 Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). 1 event(s). 13 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - other no script for Country golf club.

Date: [2009]

From: Body, Guy Keverne, 1967-:Original cartoons. 1986-2011

Reference: A-453-187

Description: Depicts Reserve Bank Governor Don Brash as a ghost, wagging his finger at a startled Prime Minister John Key. Key is wearing a crown and eating a roast turkey. Brash if holding a graph, showing a downward trajectory in red. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Pen and felt-tip pen on paper, 300-420 mm

Date: 1981

From: Various artists :[Posters advertising performances by popular music groups, singers, musicians, and rock bands performing in New Zealand in 1981].

Reference: Eph-D-MUSIC-Popular-1981-04

Description: Yellow and charcoal design featuring a turkey. Exhibited in 'The Real Sounds of New Zealand' a display of do-it-yourself recordings from the collections of Alexander Turnbull Library, 1st Floor, National Library Building, 1-30 June 1998. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Screenprint, 612 x 430 mm.

Date: 2005

From: Various artists :Collection of photocopies, newspaper clippings and bromides of cartoons by Bromhead (A-314-1), Brockie (A-314-2) and J. C. Hill (A-314-3).

By: National Business Review Ltd

Reference: A-314-2-081

Description: Helen Clark, leader of the New Zealand Labour Party, as a charioteer in the 'Labour' chariot, is cracking her whip over four 'horses' - a sheep representing the United Future Party, a dog representing Jim Anderton and his Progressive Party, a turkey representing the New Zealand Green Party and a pig representing the Maori Party. She is trying to drive them towards 'the promised land' (of government). The general election in September 2005 had produced no clear result as no party had won a majority but, as leader of the party that had gained the most votes, Clark was in the process of building support from amongst the minor parties to put together a government. Quantity: 1 newspaper clipping.. Physical Description: Newspaper clipping 200 x 270 mm.

Date: 1975

By: Nerli, Girolamo Pieri Pecci Ballati, 1860-1926; Capper Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: C-085-028-a

Description: A young couple walking on a beach, kissing. A flock of turkeys are behind them Reproduction of an original oil painting, location not recorded Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Coloured photolithograph, 512 x 337 mm on sheet 636 x 521 mm

Date: 1982

By: Nerli, Girolamo Pieri Pecci Ballati, 1860-1926; Art Nouveau Publishing Company

Reference: D-019-010

Description: From original oil in Auckland City Art Gallery Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Coloured photolithograph, 516 x 800 mm (image), 678 x 1013 mm (sheet)

Date: 1993

From: Tremain, Garrick fl 1970s-1990s :Editorial cartoons. 6 November - 21 December 1993

Reference: H-105-016

Description: Shows 2 turkeys in a farmyard. Behind them is an axe on a chopping block. Refers to the tradition of serving turkey for Christmas dinner and is a play on the words "8 shopping days till Christmas" Quantity: 1 cartoon bromide(s).

Date: 1975

By: Nerli, Girolamo Pieri Pecci Ballati, 1860-1926; Capper Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: C-085-028

Description: A young couple walking along a beach, kissing. A flock of turkeys is behind them Reproduction of an original oil painting, location not recorded Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Coloured photolithograph, 512 x 337 mm on sheet 636 x 521 mm

From: Hodgkins, William Mathew 1833-1898 :[Sketchbooks and catalogue of the New Zealand and South Seas Exhibition, 1889-1890] ca 1860-1893

By: Loraine, Nevison Arthur, 1863-1934

Reference: E-324-q-2-043-1

Description: A very large turkey facing off against a litter of piglets Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph 100 x 162 mm

Date: 1992

From: Greenall, Frank :The Dominion Sunday Times cartoons. 20 December 1992 - 10 January 1993

Reference: H-069-002

Description: Shows a turkey wearing a crown and glasses, making a speech to a group of turkeys, one of which is on crutches. Refers to the number of holidays taken at Christmas and to Queen Elizabeth's Christmas message in which she described 1992 as an "annus horribilis" Quantity: 1 cartoon bromide(s).

Date: 1920 - 1929

From: Mayo, Eileen Rosemary (Dame), 1906-1994 :[Large works on paper. 1920s-1990s]

By: Mayo, Eileen Rosemary (Dame), 1906-1994

Reference: C-127-033

Description: Five turkeys in a farmyard, with ploughed and planted fields beyond them Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil on tracing paper, 377 x 660 mm folded to 327 x 568 mm