New Zealand-born photojournalist who spent 30 years with Life magazine, earning fame for his World War II coverage (in the US). Died 23 Oct 2004.
Silk, George, 1916-2004
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Charles William Fielden Hamilton at Irishman Creek
Date: July 1942
From: Pascoe, John Dobree, 1908-1972 :Photographic albums, prints and negatives
By: Silk, George, 1916-2004
Reference: PAColl-0783-2-0301
Description: Portrait of Charles William Fielden Hamilton at Irishman Creek. Photograph taken by George Silk in July 1942. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).
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Photographs of Peter Fraser being interviewed by American correspondents
Date: ca 1939-1945
From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency
Reference: PAColl-5547-034
Description: Peter Fraser taking tea with civilian and military personnel, described in captions as American correspondents. Photographer was George Silk. Arrangement: Negatives at 1/2-005067 to 005070 Quantity: 4 b&w original photographic print(s).
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Industrial war effort photographs - Photographs taken by George Silk
Date: [June-July 1942]
From: Pascoe, John Dobree, 1908-1972 :Photographic albums, prints and negatives
By: Silk, George, 1916-2004
Reference: PAColl-0783-3
Description: Photographs of New Zealand war effort taken June-July by George Silk, for the Australian Ministry of Information. Comprises views of arrival of United States troops in New Zealand in June 1942, and C W F Hamilton's factory at Irishman's Creek, July 1942 Arrangement: Negatives housed at 1/4-032240 to 1/4-032305 Quantity: 66 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negatives 6 x 6 cm
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Charles William Fielden Hamilton drawing plans for the Hamilton hydraulic pump, Irishma...
Date: July 1942
From: Pascoe, John Dobree, 1908-1972 :Photographic albums, prints and negatives
By: Silk, George, 1916-2004
Reference: PAColl-0783-2-0312
Description: Charles William Fielden Hamilton drawing plans for the Hamilton hydraulic pump in his draughting room at Irishman Creek. Photograph taken by George Silk in July 1942. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).
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New Zealand armoured units deploying to engage the enemy, Libya, during World War 2 - P...
Date: [ca 5 Dec 1941]
From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency
By: Silk, George, 1916-2004
Reference: PAColl-5547-043
Description: New Zealand armoured units deploying to engage the enemy in Libya during World War 2. Shows light armoured vehicles in the distance. Photograph taken circa 5 December 1941 by George Silk. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 10.7 x 16.8 cm Processing information: No original negative found. Turnbull Library Pictures file print scanned and placed at PAColl-5547-043.
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Universal Carrier parts in the snow outside C W F Hamilton's factory, Irishman Creek
Date: July 1942
From: Pascoe, John Dobree, 1908-1972 :Photographic albums, prints and negatives
By: Silk, George, 1916-2004
Reference: PAColl-0783-2-0316
Description: Universal Carrier parts in the snow outside C W F Hamilton's factory, Irishman Creek, in July 1942. Photograph taken by George Silk. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).
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George Silk, fl 1942 (Photographer) : Arrival of United States Marine Corps, Wellington
Date: ca June 1942
From: Pascoe, John Dobree, 1908-1972 :Photographic albums, prints and negatives
By: Silk, George, 1916-2004
Reference: PAColl-0783-2-0228
Description: Arrival of United States Marine Corps, Wellington, circa June 1942, photographed by George Silk. New Zealand guards stand at the gangways. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 10.9 x 12.2 cm
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New Zealand gun shelling the enemy during the advance to Benghazi, Libya, during World ...
Date: [ca 26 Dec 1941]
From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency
By: Silk, George, 1916-2004
Reference: DA-02281-F
Description: Four New Zealander soldiers with a 25 pound howitzer gun shelling the enemy at long range during the advance to Benghazi, Libya, during World War 2. Photograph taken by George Silk, circa 26 December 1941. Note on back of file print reads: Gazala battle Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film copy negative
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United States Marine marching into camp at Paekakariki, photographed by George Silk
Date: ca June 1942
From: Pascoe, John Dobree, 1908-1972 :Photographic albums, prints and negatives
By: Silk, George, 1916-2004
Reference: PAColl-0783-2-0242
Description: United States Marines marching into camp at Paekakariki, circa June 1942. Photograph taken by George Silk. A New Zealand army brass band is playing at left. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Gelatin silver print 10.7 x 13.9 cm on mount 16.4 x 22.2 cm
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A Bren gun firing on fixed line at night, Libya, during World War II - Photograph taken...
Date: [ca 26 Dec 1941]
From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency
By: Silk, George, 1916-2004
Reference: DA-02288-F
Description: A Bren gun firing on fixed line at night, Libya, during World War II. Shows the muzzle flare of the gun, which is in shadow, and the helmet of a gun man. Photograph taken circa 26 Dec 1941, by G Silk. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative
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Charles William Fielden Hamilton at Irishman Creek
Date: July 1942
From: Pascoe, John Dobree, 1908-1972 :Photographic albums, prints and negatives
By: Silk, George, 1916-2004
Reference: PAColl-0783-2-0327
Description: Portrait of Charles William Fielden Hamilton at Irishman Creek. Photograph taken by George Silk in July 1942. Note on back of file print reads "1/4-032293 - similar - not identical" Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).
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Burning German tank, Libya, North Africa
Date: 1941
From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency
By: Silk, George, 1916-2004
Reference: DA-02291
Description: A German tank left burning on the battle field. Sidi Resegh, Second Libyan campaign, North Africa. Photographed by George Silk on the 26th of December 1941 Sidi Rezegh is a location in Libya about 35 kms south of Tobruk. Was the site of battles in the North African campaigns, World war, 1939-45. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative
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Silk, George, fl 1942: NZ anti tank gun in action, Libya
Date: [November or December 1941]
From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency
By: Silk, George, 1916-2004
Reference: DA-09608-F
Description: NZ anti tank gun in action in Libya, photographed by George Silk in either November or December 1941. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative
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United States Marines marching to Mackay's Crossing camp, Paekakariki, Kapiti Coast - P...
Date: [ca June 1942]
From: Pascoe, John Dobree, 1908-1972 :Photographic albums, prints and negatives
By: Silk, George, 1916-2004
Reference: PAColl-0783-2-0243
Description: United States Marines marching to Mackay's Crossing camp, Paekakariki, Kapiti Coast, Wellington, circa June 1942. Photograph taken by George Silk. Source of descriptive information - Notes on backing board of print. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print, 10.7 x 14.1 cm
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Silk, George, fl 1942 : United States Marines arriving in Wellington
Date: [ca June 1942]
From: Pascoe, John Dobree, 1908-1972 :Photographic albums, prints and negatives
By: Silk, George, 1916-2004
Reference: PAColl-0783-2-0240
Description: United States Marines arriving by train into Wellington, circa June 1942. Photograph taken by George Silk. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print
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United States Marines outside huts - Photograph taken by George Silk
Date: 1942
From: Pascoe, John Dobree, 1908-1972 :Photographic albums, prints and negatives
By: Silk, George, 1916-2004
Reference: PAColl-0783-2-0249
Description: United States Marines in camp, lining up between huts at the military camp at Paekakariki. Photographed by George Silk in June 1942 Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print
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Moving a handcart of finished Universal Carrier parts at C W F Hamilton's factory, Iris...
Date: July 1942
From: Pascoe, John Dobree, 1908-1972 :Photographic albums, prints and negatives
By: Silk, George, 1916-2004
Reference: PAColl-0783-2-0305
Description: Moving a handcart of finished Universal Carrier parts at C W F Hamilton's factory, Irishman Creek, in July 1942. Photograph taken by George Silk. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).
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Silk, George, fl 1942 : RNZAF drummers during the arrival of US Marines, Wellington
Date: [circa June 1942]
From: Pascoe, John Dobree, 1908-1972 :Photographic albums, prints and negatives
By: Silk, George, 1916-2004
Reference: PAColl-0783-2-0230
Description: RNAF drummers during the arrival of United States Marines in Wellington, circa June 1942. Photograph taken by George Silk. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print