Spencer Digby Studios

Date: [ca 1950s-1960s]

By: Jagers, John, active 1960; Hodgson, Dennis, active 1950s; Spencer Digby Studios

Reference: PAColl-6905

Description: 14 photographs of personalities, activities and buildings associated with St Barnabas' Church, Khandallah, circa 1950s -1960s. Includes: Three images, taken by John Jagers, of an evening dinner/gathering inside a hall (perhaps in relation to a Mr & Mrs Plimmer? - from a sign on one of the tables). Groups of men, women and children are seated at long tables; One image taken by Spencer Digby of Mr A G Wells; Three images taken by Dennis Hodgson, one of an unidentified vicar, one of [Mrs?] Plimmer, and one of St Barnabas Church; Six images by unidentified photographer(s): one of Duff Daysh, one of a working party around the church, one of St Barnabas and surrounding Khandallah houses, one of St Barnabas' interior, two showing groups of children (some of the boys are in uniform and wear caps with a `K' and a `S' interlocked, Khandallah School?); One photographic copy of a line drawing (artist unknown) depicting St Barnabas' Church. An Anglican church founded about 1900 and part of the Wellington Diocese. Since ca 1891 services had been held near the Simla Crescent railway station. Two vestry books are missing (ca 1930s-1940s); possibly in the Diocesan collection. The first three marriage registers (1907-1939) are in the Diocesan collection, MS-Papers-1925 (see page 2 of the parish records section, Khandallah Parochial District). Quantity: 24 b&w original photographic print(s) (includes 14 images and 10 duplicates). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: [1910s-1980s]

From: Castle family :Photographs

By: Spencer Digby Studios; Jauncey, Philip Henry, 1902-1982

Reference: PAColl-9642

Description: Photographs relating to the Castle family. Includes photographs of an organ at the Whanganui Museum, Wellington Zoo, voyage to England, views of London and other parts of England. Quantity: 67 b&w original photographic print(s). 2 colour original photographic print(s). 19 item(s) of photographic ephemera.

Date: [ca 1940s-1990s]

By: Gray, John Alexander, 1918-2004; McKelvie Studio; Elmar Studios; Spencer Digby Studios

Reference: PAColl-9430

Description: Photographs of John Alexander Gray QSM, musical administrator NZBC, taken ca 1940s-1990s. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 37 colour original photographic print(s). 26 b&w original photographic print(s). 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Provenance: From the estate of John Gray, 2007 Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - Gray, John, 1918-2004 : Papers (MS-Papers-1757).

Date: 1984-1989

By: Mamea, Silipa, active 1980-2000; Woolf, Ronald D, 1930-1987; Spencer Digby Studios

Reference: PAColl-10079

Description: Comprises team photographs of the 'Seven Ounces' social rugby team. They were the 7 Oz J8A grade team of the Victoria University Rugby Football Club, Wellington, 1984, 1989 and circa 1987. Team held the Jackie Ruru Shield between 1984-1989. One photograph taken by R D Woolf of Spencer Digby Studio and two photographs taken by Woolf. Former National Library employee Silipa Mamea features in all three photographs. Many team members are named on the back of the photographs including Trevor Jefferies, John Marsh, Chris Kapma, Murray Hill, Marty Cummings, Steve King, Jason King, Wayne Radovich, Don Churches, Tim Abbott, Adrian Orr, Murray Ireland, Dean Crystal, Alan Serrup, Bruce Lochhead, Cosi Siu, Cameron Herbert, Terry Little, Chris Gamboni, Gerrard Hayes, Richard Healey, Steve Ashton, Steve Dawe, Bede Ashby, John Matairei, Mark Davis, Rowan Waterhouse, Tony Penman, Paul Peek, Kerry Miles, Terry Verheirt, Paul Bartlet, Dominic Outram, Jim Campbell, Mike Wolyncewicz, Phil Goulin, Chris O'Neil, Mark Holloway, Alan Dent, Graeme Sinclair, Shelley Best, Pat Brockie, Phil O'Connel, Bill Amner, Paul Biegel, Virginia Clayton. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 3 colour original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Colour prints 24 x 18.5 cm, on mounts Provenance: Donor was a friend of Silipa Mamea.

Date: ca 1880-1940

By: Spencer Digby Studios; Prouse family

Reference: PAColl-4618

Description: Photographs of: a coach and four with men and women seated on top and a footman in attendance outside Government House, Auckland; the foundation stone laying ceremony for the State Insurance building on the corner of Lambton Quay and Waring Taylor Street ca 1920s with a billboard for T & G, the Midland Hotel and a tram in the background; Andersen Tyrer, dedicated to "my dear friends Con & Will with deep affection Andy, 1940"(taken by Spencer Digby); and an unidentified senior RNZAF officer. Quantity: 4 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1958-1973

By: Spencer Digby Studios; Woolf, Ronald D, 1930-1987; S P Andrew Ltd; Leicagraph Studio (Wellington, N.Z.); Atkins & Finney (Firm); New Zealand. Totalisator Agency Board

Reference: PAColl-9951

Description: Photographs relating to and collected by the Totalisator Agency Board (TAB), taken between 1950s and 1970s by various photographers. 1958 Photos taken at the farewell party for Mr C.H Grange retiring general manager 17.09.1958 taken by Lexicography Studios and bookshop, Wellington. 59 general group shots (interior views) of people celebrating. People identified: Mr Braithwaite, R Farler, D Lock, Mrs L Currie, K Lewis, C Grange, R Wheeler, R Bender, Mrs Wilson, R Savery, J Heaton, E Mc Padden, Mrs M Cassells, L J Mitchell, Mr and Mrs Le Petit, Mrs Turnbull, Mrs Grwin, G Candy, Mr Smythe, F Ellis, G Watson, Miss Tristram, Miss Mc Kennan, L Warr, W Spring, Mrs McLennan, Mrs Reddell, A H Lawrence, H S Lundy, E Laner, Mrs G O'Brien, F Massey, D O'Shea, Hon Matherson, Mrs Webster, Miss B McGregor, D Grey, J Evans, Mrs A Bone, Mrs J Curtis, Mrs Wade, J E Ellis, J Knight, B Hatton, J Haydon, A McKinnon, A H Laurence, E Mackey, Mr and Mrs Dodge, K Mc Gregor, L Summers, M F James, J Cunningham, Mr N.H Chapman, Mrs Dalgety, A Munro, V Wallis Stevenson, A Mc Beath, E Collins, Mrs M Nelson, Mr G Nelson, M Spiers, Mrs Downes, F E Henderson, Mrs Smith, H E Landy, L E Smith, Miss Hayes, J Hine, J Kean, Barber, K Davis, Mrs Hutchens, Mr L Poff, Miss Hayden, K Shaw, K Walters, W Davis, G Honey Fuler, J Fickling, K Hutton, F J Dean, J Keenan, B Weller, W Jones, E. Lane, J. Middlemiss, D Shea, M Speirs, Miss Gregan, Mrs Summers (Nee Thompson), B Hutton,W Veitch, R Tait, J Honeyfield. 1965 Three photos of the Chairman of the TAB from Australia and New Zealand and other officials. Also includes envelope and two letters. Photos taken by Norman. L. Danvers photography, Sydney. 1966 One photo of an exterior view of cottage that was demolished when T.A.B head office was built. 1968 Photo of staff inside a meeting room taken by S.P Andrew Studio, Wellington. 1971 - 1973 Three group portraits of board members from the Totalisator Agency Board, taken by R.D. Woolf, Spencer Digby Studio. People identified: G.C. Cruickshank, M.B. Smythe, W.A.H Thompson, E.W.J Collins, N.A. Thomson, R.M. Lewis. H.H. Smith, R.A. White, R.J. Rolfe, O. Hutchinson, A.E. Laing, C.B.E. (Vice-Chairman), T.G. Keogh, J.B. Steel, J.A.L. Bennett, W.G. Quirk, M.B.E, R.J. Gilbert, E.W. J. Collins, R.A. Whyte, H.G Callam, R.M. Lewis. Undated ca 1960 Typed pamphlet with two photos depicting staff collating and processing betting figures. Photos taken by Atkinson and Finney Commercial Illustrator. Undated: ca 1970 Portrait (interior group shot) of the Seventh Conference of Chief Executives of Off-Course Totalisator Organizations. People identified: J.O Matthews (A.C.T), M.J Shegog (A.C.T), J.P Robertson (N.S.W), H.D Cox (Q'Land), J Mackay (South Africa), A.R Neilson (Tas), H.H Jarman (W.A), W Segal (South Africa), M.C Sexton (S.A), E.W.J. Collins (N.Z.), J Horowitz (South Africa), Mrs F.M Mc Conville (A.C.T), J.A. Rutter (Vic.), A.C. Christie (South Africa). Also includes signed note from the Australian Capital Territory Totalizator Agency Board. Arrangement: Arranged in to chronological order and re housed, original groupings maintained. Quantity: 69 b&w original photographic print(s). 1 b&w copy photographic print(s). Physical Description: Photographs, two typed letters, one typed pamphlet, three envelopes with handwritten notes. Provenance: Donated by the New Zealand Racing Board, 2010 Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - From Manuscripts & Archives - Photographs, letters and documents transferred from MS-Group-1950.

Date: ca 1940

By: Spencer Digby Studios; Swanson, Roger, active 1986-2019

Reference: PAColl-5346

Description: Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1972, 1977, 1979, 1982, 1984-1985, 1988

From: O'Dea, Patrick Jerad, 1918-2010: Collection relating to royal visits, public service, and racing

By: P H Jauncey Studios; Spencer Digby Studios; Woolf, Ronald D, 1930-1987

Reference: PAColl-10554-1

Description: Comprises: - four formal photographs of the members of the New Zealand Racing Authority, including Sir Patrick O'Dea, one by Ronald Woolf for Spencer Digby Studios, two by P H Jauncey Studios, and one by an unknown photographer, taken in 1972, 1977, 1979, and 1982. The members' names are printed on the mounts. Includes a photograph of the inaugural meeting of the New Zealand Racing Authority in 1972. - Photographs of Sir Patrick's horse 'Kapelle Lady', some taken by Photo Press Ltd; two are in a presentation folder from the Egmont Racing Club and two are in a folder from the Wanganui Jockey Club. - A photograph of Sir Patrick with four other people and three greyhounds on a podium, captioned "Wellington Greyhound Racing Club (Inc) - Hutt Park Raceway, 2.1.88 Class 2" Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). 15 colour original photographic print(s). Physical Description: 16 photographs of various sizes, three mounted on board, and two in board folders. Processing information: The photograph from the Wellington Greyhound Racing Club was originally framed and has been deframed by a conservator to facilitate storage.

Date: ca 1900-1930s, 1949, 1963

From: Hitchcock family: Collection

By: Berry and Company; Blaikie, William Nicol, -1938; Burton Brothers (Dunedin, N.Z.); Clifford & Company; Clifford & Morris (Firm); Clifford, Henry Herbert, 1872-1949; Crown Studios (Auckland, N.Z.); Crown Studios (Palmerston North, N.Z.); Exchange Court Studio; Frost, William Row, 1845?-1911; Gill, William, 1854-1912; Gore, Henry Charles, 1882-1967; Gould, Frederick Charles, active 1855-1904; Green & Hahn (Firm); Hardy, Alfred, 1866?-1951; Hart, Campbell & Company; Herrmann, Louisa Marian, 1864-1955; Lauder Brothers (Firm); Leves, Nathaniel, active 1884-1885; Lewis, Abel, active 1870s; London Portrait Rooms (Dunedin, N.Z.); Mahan & Company; Martin, Charles, 1842?-1905; Mora Ltd; New Zealand Photographic Company (Wellington, N.Z.); Perry, Geoffrey William, 1900-1959; Ring, James, 1856-1939; Schmidt, Herman John, 1872-1959; Spencer Digby Studios; Swiss Studios; Verrell, Edward, 1890-1929; W H Bartlett (Firm); Weiss & Fowke; William Lawrence Photographic Studio

Reference: PAColl-10659-018

Description: Photographs of family members (possibly collected by Margaret Hitchcock) taken by various identified and unidentified photographers circa 1900 to 1930s, as well as some images from 1949 and 1963. Identified people include: Henry Coleridge Hitchcock, Madge Hoult, Edward Hitchcock, Bess Hitchock, Mary Lavinia Hitchcock, Margaret Hitchcock, Mrs Cochram, Mrs Campbell, "Mother' sister Aunt Stein", Ethel Fieldwick, and Maria (Molly) Cantley. One image shows St Peter and St Paul's Church, Lavenham, England. Identified locations include Christchurch and Wellington. Title supplied by Library. Arrangement: From boxes 6 and 12 in the donor listing. Quantity: 112 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Black and white photographs, various sizes, some with captions.

Date: 1960

From: Brass Band Association of New Zealand: Collection

By: Spencer Digby Studios

Reference: PAColl-10743-2-10

Description: Group photograph with printed names in caption on mount. Spencer Digby Studio, Wellington. Title transcribed from item. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Photographic print.

Date: [1940s?-1980s] 1963; 1989

From: Kirkcaldie & Stains Ltd: Papers and records

By: Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.); New Zealand. National Publicity Studios; Parks, C H, active 1963-1969; Photography by Woolf Ltd; Photonews 1969 Ltd; South Pacific Photos Ltd; Spencer Digby Studios

Reference: PAColl-10606-01-10

Description: Twenty-six black and white photographs of staff and visitors of Kirkcaldie and Stains Ltd. Includes individual and group portraits in both formal and retail settings, some photographers identified, others unknown. Some names of subjects annotated, including Hargreaves, Parnell, Barr, Roche, and others. Photographer's stamps on verso include "C H Parks Ltd. Photographer The Fashion Centre Arcade [...] Lower Hutt", "National Publicity Studios 125 Lambton Quay Wellington, New Zealand"; "Photography by Woolf Ltd", "South Pacific Photos Ltd. Press & Commercial Photography [...] Wellington", "Informal Portraiture Spencer Digby Studio Prudential Building Wellington N.Z.", "Evening Post", and "Photo News Ltd". Also includes group portrait of Sir Geoffrey Palmer presenting "Wellington Chamber of Commerce Incentive Award 1989", posing with Roche and Hansen, and Mayor of Wellington, Fran Wilde. Group portraits of trainee staff and graduation ceremonies with presentation of diplomas. Named subjects include Jack Barr, Helen Parnell, John Beatson, Phillip Bateman, Janet Salisbury, Bruce McRae, David Morgan, Janet Elizabeth Cable, and a copy of a portrait of the tea room manager Constance Over in 1940. Quantity: 26 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1914-1955, ca 2019

From: Elder, Ann Margaret, active 1956-2019: Collection relating to the Donnelly family and Irish studies

By: Spencer Digby Studios; Standish & Preece (Firm)

Reference: PAColl-10792

Description: Comprises several photographs of Sir Arthur Telford Donnelly and William Ian McLaren Donnelly, including images relating to Arthur Donnelly's occupation as Crown Solicitor and his service in World War I, and Ian Donnelly's work as a journalist. Most photographs taken by unidentified photographers between 1914 and 1955; identified photographers include Standish & Preece, and Spencer Digby Studios. Some colour photographic prints added by the Donnelly family circa 2019. Includes photographs of Ian Donnelly in his capacity as a journalist, and with members of the Donnelly family, possibly his own children. Also includes photographs of Arthur Telford Donnelly taken during World War One; with sporting associates; in his capacity as Chief Prosecutor; during the August 1949 investiture ceremony in which he was knighted by Governor General, Lord Bernard Freyberg; at Beath’s Lounge, with other war veterans; with the Bank of New Zealand and Beath and Company Boards of Directors; and during a 1951 visit to the Mayor of Dunedin, with Lord and Lady Jowett. Some photographs relating to Arthur Donnelly's service in World War One have contemporary photographs of medals pasted verso, and are annotated with contextual information. Several of the photographs are annotated with captions and contextual information; many are pasted on paper which features typed annotations, and many feature handwritten annotations verso of the print. Many of the photographs appear to have been cut from a photograph album and feature photographs of the Donnelly family, not relating to Arthur or Ian's careers. Some photographs feature newspaper articles pasted verso; it is unclear whether these relate to the content of the images. Title supplied by Library. Not all names associated with this collection have been indexed. Arthur Telford Donnelly was appointed Crown Solicitor for Christchurch in 1921, and became chairman of the Bank of New Zealand in April 1937. He was appointed a Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the 1949 New Year Honours. Quantity: 27 b&w original photographic print(s) including some colour photographic prints pasted verso. 1 photocopy/ies.

Date: 1963-1973

From: Osvath, Alex, 1904-1987: Collection relating to music career of Alex Osvath

By: Cejnar, Peter J, 1936?-; Spencer Digby Studios

Reference: MS-Papers-12082-11

Description: Contains event programmes, newspaper clippings, menus, thank-you notes, and photographs related to Wellington restaurants, and performances by the Continental Trio, Simon Peel's Accordion Orchestra, and Alex Osvath. Photographs depicting the Continental Trio performing were taken by Spencer Digby Studios, Rainbow Photo Studios, and Peter J Cejnar. Title taken from item. Translated from Hungarian into English. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Transfers: Material was originally interleaved inside back cover of album held at MSZ-1694..

Date: 1943-1970

From: Hoskins, Barbara, active 1941-2015 : Photographs relating to the Philps, Nimmo, and Anton families

By: Bells Camera House; Leicagraph Studio (Wellington, N.Z.); Life Photography; McKelvie Studio; Minicam Photography; Polyfoto Studio; S P Andrew Ltd; Smith, Robert H, active 1952; Spencer Digby Studios

Reference: PAColl-10138-4

Description: Comprises black and white prints relating to Barbara Hoskins (nee Anton) and cousins of her generation related to her maternal family the Nimmos. Contains formal studio portraits and informal photographs of family and friends at weddings and in the garden. Taken by a range of photographers, some unknown, circa 1943 to 1970. Many photographs are inscribed in pencil with names. Includes Barbara Hoskins in class portrait (probably Wellington Teachers College) circa late 1940s to early 1950s. Family members include Ngaire, Tish Rollins (Eckhoff), Gary Nimmo 1952, Martyn and Jill Nimmo, Margaret McNeil, Jan Eckhoff, Hamish McNeil 1959, Bruce Nimmo and Audrey, Edith Agnes Nimmo, Judith Nimmo, Ian and Doreen Nimmo, Jill and Tiri Nimmo, Nan McNeil, Marilyn Nimmo 1964 with Jill and children Jeffrey, Wayne, Robyn, Peter, Thelma, Lionel, Helen, Kath Nimmo. Quantity: 21 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints, including seven prints mounted on card

Date: 1945, 1979-1982

From: Smith, David Stanley (Sir), 1888-1982: Photographs, many relating to Smith's housekeeper May Ives

By: Spencer Digby Studios; Hayman, Roger, active 1982

Reference: PAColl-10070

Description: Chiefly photographs of Sir David Smith as an older man: two show him in court dress; one was taken in a garden with a young woman and an older woman; two copies of a photograph taken by Spencer Digby, used for Notable New Zealanders (published in 1979); photographs from a black and white set taken in 1982 by photographer Roger Hayman in what appears to be Sir David's office. Included is a letter from Roger Hayman, and a note made by Sir David, both relating to this set of photographs. Includes a 1945 photograph titled 'Award of Honour to the Wellington Victory Loan' identifying Smith as the Chairman. Also includes colour photographs: a group photograph of Irish academics, taken circa 1980, which includes Smith family friend Ralph Grey (Lord Grey of Naunton, 1910-1999); Sir David in an overgrown garden; a camping site in Taupo, taken in January 1981; Sir David with two unnamed women visitors and a pug dog; eight photographs of Sir David (upper body portraits) taken in a living room and outside a wooden house. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 11 colour original photographic print(s). 13 b&w original photographic print(s). 2 b&w original photographic print(s) contact sheets with 18 images.

Date: 1936

By: Spencer Digby Studios

Reference: PA7-09-16

Description: Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: Ca 1956

By: Potter, Phyllis C, active 2002; Spencer Digby Studios

Reference: 1/2-199116-F

Description: Photograph of George Conrad Petersen (1900-1978), lawyer, local politician and historian of Palmerston North, and his wife, Elizabeth Stella Osberta Petersen, taken ca 1956 by Spencer Digby Studio of Wellington. Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate copy negative 12.5 x 10 cm

Date: [194-?]

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. Historical Publications Branch :Photographs relating to World War I and World War II

By: Spencer Digby Studios

Reference: PAColl-0819

Description: Group portrait of attendees at BMA meeting on the steps of the Dominion Museum, Wellington, taken ca 1940s by Spencer Digby Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print, 20.2 x 29.9 cm, on mount

Date: [1943-1977], nd

From: Searle, Roland James 1904-1984 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5663-3

Description: Comprises card from J and E Tucker, Xmas 1944-1945, with `March of progress' (copyright Whitcombe & Tombs); Morris Industries Exports, items packed in box (nd); Christmas card from Mr and Mrs Spencer Digby (1947); envelope addressed to Mr G Horton, Karori (1945); card from Searle, 2NZEFIP (1943-1944); card from Perc Cronin; Christmas card to Grandma Searle; letter to Rowley from Gwyn and Bill (nd); letter from Esther, Correspondence School, to George Searle, Paekakariki (1945); letter from John, Whangarei, to Marie (Searle) (1951); letter from T Reveillas, Dordogne, France (1954); letter to Searle from O M ?Roil (1962); telegram from Marie to Searle (1966); and letter from Ruby K, writing from Singapore en route (1977) Language - One letter written in French, T Reveillas (1954) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1908, [1970s-1980s?], 2004, 2009

From: Wellington Branch of the Institute of Registered Music Teachers of New Zealand: Records

By: Spencer Digby Studios

Reference: MS-Papers-12022-18

Description: Contains images of people published in or used during research for 'Musical Legacy: Wellington Branch IRMT centennial history, 1908-2008'. Images are original colour prints taken mainly by unidentified photographers, and paper copies of images sourced from the Alexander Turnbull and Hocken libraries. Individuals pictured include Janetta McStay, Judith Clark, Robert Parker, Ernest Cachemaille, Stanley Oliver, Elsie Betts-Vincent, Fanny McDonald, and Florence Murray. Group portraits include delegates at the first Conference of Professional Musicans of the Dominion (1908), members of the Music Teachers' Registration Board (1978), delegates at the First Conference of the Institute of Registered Music Teachers taken by Digby Spencer Studio (Wellington, 1982), and members of the Institute of Registered Music Teachers taken by Amber Studio (Nelson, date unknown). Also contains correspondence regarding research with the Hocken Library (2004) and three letters of congratulations sent to the authors after publication (2009) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: One folder containing some photographic prints, manuscript and printed material