Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- )

Date: 1973

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

By: Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: B-134-505

Description: This cartoon features US President Nixon squirting anti-bug spray and air purifier. Under the clouds of spray are lying several men and a reel to reel tape recorder. Label attached to top right hand corner has date Wed 2/5 Other Titles - Anti-bug spray Other Titles - Air purifier Inscriptions: Pencil date on lower right corner 2/5/73 Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, crayon and letratone, 310 x 440 mm

Date: 1998

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

Reference: H-539-022/043

Description: Political cartoons. Comment on the growing gap between the rich and poor in New Zealand. Soldiers explain why it is humane to cut people's throats once they've been driven from their homes. Jenny Shipley reacts negatively to Jim Bolger's book. Jenny Shipley does a unicycle act on the high/slack wire. She can't look down for fear of falling, and she can't look up for fear of the coalition government she carries on her shoulders. Jack Elder and Tuku Morgan line-up behind Tau Henare in a new political allegiance. The American Republicans are exposed in their determination to impeach President Clinton over sex allegations no matteer what public opinion is. Jenny Shipley announces under National's new housing policy people in sub-standard housing will be assisted to buy their properties rather than rent them. Tim Shadbolt has been re-elected Mayor of Invercargill. Russia backs the bloody regime of Slobodan Milosivic against the Albanians. Jenny Shipley receives a negative reaction from the Dairy Board members over comments they should dig their own graves and make their wills. Jenny Shipley's intention of ending the Producer Board's statutory monopolies is thinnly veiled to avoid farmer backlash prior to the election. The Labour Party surges in the polls although their visibility is low. A paralell is drawn between roading reforms proposals and the manner Warriors' boss comments on players like Matthew Ridge. Commment on telephone electronic cueing messages. Canadian newspapers report that Wellington has the best views in the world. A Wellintonian watches as storms blow uprooted trees, boats, cars and other debris past his window. General Pinochet in jail being interrogated over his part in crimes of terrorism committed against Chilean critics of his Military Junta. Two contenders for the Auckland Blues Rugby coaching job are given a lesson in sportsmanship. Otago win the NPC (National Provincial Championships). Palestinian and Israeli leaders are booed by their supporters for their efforts to bring peace to the Middle East. The Met. office build an ark as an indication of the weather to come. Tuariki Delamere considers his political future. Tau Henare sums up the essence of his new Mauri Pacific Party. Quantity: 22 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

Date: 1992

From: Scott, Thomas 1947- :Editorial cartoons. 1 July - 30 September 1992

Reference: H-110-042

Description: Shows John Major being interviewed. Refers to the U.S. intervention in Iraq following the Gulf War Quantity: 1 cartoon bromide(s).

Date: 1992

From: Scott, Thomas 1947- :Editorial cartoons. 1 July - 30 September 1992

Reference: H-110-037

Description: Shows Barbara Bush addressing the Republican convention. Refers to the accusation against George Bush that he had an affair in Geneva in 1984. Quantity: 1 cartoon bromide(s).

Date: 1980

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :[One folder of original cartoons concerning world politics. Published in the Auckland Star, 1980].

Reference: A-331-089

Description: The cartoon shows a skeleton as a movie director with a file reading, casting for world war III, A `b' epic. Ronald Reagan is trying out for the part and is handing the director a piece of paper reading, the Republican nomination. Refers to Ronald Reagan as a presidential candidate and as a former actor. Negatives at PA Collection 5371 Bromhead Collection Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, 285 x 200mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

Date: 1952 - 1953

By: Sanders, James Edward, 1911-1998; New Zealand observer (Newspaper)

Reference: J-036-001/088

Description: New Zealand topics include family life, a proposed atomic power plant for Auckland, rates blowout in Auckland, electoral boundary changes, rising public transport fares, retailing, banking, income tax, agricultural protection policies, power cuts and hydroelectric power, flucating wool prices, financing of and patronage of the arts, telephone tapping, undercover police, education policy and funding of the Education Department, meat imports from Denmark, meat trade with the United States, trade with the USSR, political parties, the cost of living, difficulties funding the construction of the Auckland Harbour bridge, the Land Settlement Bill, local body financing, the profitability of the National Airways Corporation, deregulation of power boards, sales tax on motor vehicles and aging vehicles, import controls, traffic accidents and drivers' licences, manners and customs, Royal visit, international borrowing from the United States, public expenditure, taxation, funding of Auckland's sewage scheme, price controls, exchange controls, the budget, strikes, housing policies, the election, betting, rugby, cricket spectators, rabbiters, hairdessing prices and the liquor trade and duck shooting. International topics include relations between the United Kingdom and the United States, the Empire Finance Ministers Conference, naval command of the Atlantic, climate change and international relations in Europe, the British monarchy, the "communist threat from the 'Red East' ", US President Eisenhower's dealings with USSR President Joseph Stalin, judicial power disputes in South Africa, race relations in South Africa and in Kenya, New Zealand's meat trade with the United States, meat imports from Denmark, New Zealand's trade with the USSR, the American Presidential election, Pacific region relationships, an international air race, the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth of Great Britain, attacks on British residents in Egypt, the spece of the Korean war, disputes over Persian oil and internal politics in Persia (Iran). Quantity: 88 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A3 size photocopies, vertical orientation. Image size approximately 370 by 250 mm.

Date: 17 August 2016

From: Slane, Christopher, 1957-: [Original cartoons by Chris Slane featured in a retrospective exhibition at Alta Gallery, Wellington, 8-22 October 2016.]

Reference: A-474-003

Description: Cartoon depicts a scene at a campaign rally for Donald Trump. Trump stands on a stage under a large banner saying 'TRUMP'; balloons are falling from the ceiling and the song 'Send in the clowns' is playing. On the left of the image a control box is shown, with two men overlooking the rally. One man says "This was the only music we could get the rights to use". Refers to Trumps campaign in the 2016 United States election. Inscriptions: Recto - top right - SLANE.co.nz [in pencil] A similar but not identical version of this image is available at DCDL-0021575. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Watercolour and ink on card, 210 x 296 mm

Date: [15 February 2017]

From: Slane, Christopher, 1957-: [Original cartoons by Chris Slane featured in a retrospective exhibition at Alta Gallery, Wellington, 8-22 October 2016.]

Reference: A-474-013

Description: An election campaign truck, labelled 'Bigotry Bandwagon' and driven by the Grim Reaper, drives by with a trad jazz band aboard blaring music. Their instruments are labelled 'Homophobia', 'Jingoism', 'Sectarianism', 'Racism' and 'Sexism'. One of the players resembles Donald Trump.The truck is followed by gun-toting, flag-waving American men. Inscriptions: Recto - top left - SLANE.co.nz [in graphite] Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Watercolour and ink on card, 225 x 303 mm

Date: 2014

From: Doyle, Martin Maurice Michael Thomas, 1956- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0029970

Description: Accompanying note from cartoonist states, 'Granting immigration rights to five million overstayers off his own bat does seem a tad "imperial" on President Obama's part. One wonders who they will vote for in 2016. Cartoon depicts President Obama as a Chinese Emperor, and Republican John Boehner, Speaker of the US House of Representatives, on a chain gang.' Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2014

From: Doyle, Martin Maurice Michael Thomas, 1956- :Digital cartoons

By: Scoop (Firm)

Reference: DCDL-0029790

Description: Accompanying note from cartoonist states, 'One can but admire Barack Obama for putting a brave face on the Democrats' colossal defeat in theections. Congress has gone red [Republican]. Cartoon depicts US President Barack Obama with Republican opponents in the background celebrating their victory.' Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0026335

Description: Cartoon depicts an elephant labelled "Republican Party" defecating on a figure with a globe for a head, holding a bin titled "markets". Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0026425

Description: Cartoon shows two men, likely in Afghanistan. One says, "I wish WE had remote controlled drones to bring the Americans to their knees!" The other man replies, "We have - they're called Republicans". Cartoon references the shutdown of the US Federal Government from 1-16 October 2013 after Republican party members in Congress failed to support legislation appropriating funds for the 2014 fiscal year. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 16 October 2023

From: Slane, Christopher, 1957-: Digital cartoons published in the Listener, New Zealand Herald, or New Zealand Farmers' Weekly

By: Slane, Christopher, 1957-; Listener (Periodical)

Reference: DCDL-0042719

Description: Digital cartoon by Chris Slane on political and social issues in New Zealand and internationally. Description from cartoonist reads: "Cartoon depicts a pack of MAGA wolves howling at the moon. Among them sits a naked Donald Trump also pretending to howl, along with a GOP elephant. They are sweating with fear as one of the MAGA wolves begins to sniff at their plump backsides. Skulls and bones lie scattered around them. Title: 'Howling with wolves'. Slane, after Paul Webber. Refers to a lithograph titled 'Howl with wolves you must' by Andreas Paul Webber, prominent lithographer, draftsman and painter, was imprisoned during the Nazi regime as he worked with the resistance circle of Ernst Neikisch.". Description taken from cartoonist's website on 15 January 2024: https://www.slanecartoon.com/-/galleries/political-cartoons/political-cartoons-2023. Title taken from cartoonist's website. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :Digital cartoons

By: Marlborough Express (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0021589

Description: Shows American presidential candidate Mitt Romney claiming he is fit to lead the free world. Context: Republican rivals have called for Romney to be more transparent about his finances after he admitted that his income tax rate is close to 15 percent, a much lower rate than most Americans (Stuff 18 January 2012). Romney clinched the presidential nomination with a Texas primary win (30 May 2012). Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Webb, Murray, 1947- :Digital caricatures

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0022869

Description: Caricature of Mitt Romney, the Republican presidential candidate for the 2012 United States presidential election. He is tearing off his shirt, partly decorated with an American flag, to reveal a large dollar sign. The drawing is styled after those of the comic book character, Superman, where mild mannered reporter, Clark Kent, reveals himself to be Superman. Similarly Romney, representing the Republican Party, reveals its true persona, naked money, under the trappings of pattriotism and respectability. Title from file name Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0023004

Description: An arm wearing a baseball mitt is catching a ball. Next to this is a picture of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney with his foot in his mouth. The first image is titled 'baseball mitt'. The second is titled 'Republican Mitt.' Context: Romney had made several well-publicised gaffes during his Presidential campaign. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Winter, Mark, 1958- : Digital cartoons published in the Southland Times and other papers

By: Southland times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0023352

Description: Shows an arm labelled 'US voters' playing pin the tail on the donkey, and choosing the symbol of the Democractic Party, over the elephant symbol for the Republican party. Refers to the re-election of United States president Barack Obama in November 2012. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons

By: Setford News Photo Agency

Reference: DCDL-0023455

Description: Shows United States president Barack Obama dressed as a zookeeper, holding a shovel, as a elephant labelled 'Republicans' is about to deficate into a pail labelled 'Congress'. Refers to the 2012 re-election of Democratic President Obama, who faces a Congress dominated by the rival Republican Party. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 10 November 2020

From: Slane, Christopher, 1957-: Digital cartoons published in the Listener, New Zealand Herald, or New Zealand Farmers' Weekly

By: Slane, Christopher, 1957-; New Zealand listener (Periodical)

Reference: DCDL-0040788

Description: Digital cartoon by Chris Slane published in the Listener. Shows an elephant lying on the ground looking hungover and with stars and birds flying around his head. He is wearing a wearing a red tie and shirt labelled "G.O.P." or Grand Old Party, which is a nickname for the Republican Party of the United States of America. On the floor is liquid and broken bottle labelled "Trump Hooch". Nearby is a large bin on wheels labelled "Trump Years", the contents of which are on fire. Near the bin is an irritated looking donkey in a high visibility vest labelled "Dems" and holding a broom labelled "Biden". Caption for elephant reads: "What a bender - Can't remember a thing. Hope I'm not held responsible for anything I did." Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Body, Guy Keverne, 1967-: Digital cartoons published in New Zealand Herald

By: New Zealand herald (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0019981

Description: Four cameos on events of the week. The struggle for the US Republican Party to find a suitable presidential candidate. A Croatian tourism official has been sacked over comments about "drunk and crazy" New Zealand and Australian tourists. 'Mother Nature' is an 'unfit mother' in Christchurch because of the earthquakes. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).