Geysers - New Zealand - Waikato Region

Date: 1890 - 1900

From: Franklyn, F :[Drawings of New Zealand scenes] / F Franklyn [ca 1900?]

Reference: A-141-020

Description: Looking down into a volcanic blowhole or geyser Other Titles - Karapiti Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil, 138 x 197 mm

Date: [ca 1880s]

From: Christie, Hettie Florence, 1902-1988 :Photographs and album of New Zealand scenes

By: Coxhead, Frank Arnold, 1851-1908

Reference: PA7-41-23

Description: Close up view of a steam vent known as The Whistler. Photograph taken by F A Coxhead. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - The Whistler Wairakei, Taupo, N.Z. 181; Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - F.A.C. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Albumen print 14.6 x 20 cm

Date: ca 1890

From: Campbell, Eve, fl 1976 :Stereographs

Reference: PA4-0716

Description: Stereoscopic photograph of Geyser Valley, Wairakei, taken by F B Blackwell of Paparoa, Auckland, New Zealand Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - in Geyser Valley, Wairakei; Recto - right of image - New Zealand Graphic Series; Recto - left of image - F B Blackwell, Paparoa, Auckland N Z Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Albumen print Provenance: Donated by Mrs E Campbell, July 1976

Date: ca 1900-ca 1925

From: Cox, Thomas George, 1887-1973 :Photographs

Reference: PAColl-6712-4

Description: Most of the images in this collection are photographic postcards. The largest group are of the Wairakei thermal area taken by Frederick George Radcliffe. Others are of Kawaroa Park, New Plymouth, McRae's Hotel, Te Wairoa, Shannon, a view of the Wellington wharves and Custom House, Mount Egmont, and the Skippers road. One group are of the war memorial erected by Roseneath School, Wellington. Quantity: 27 b&w original photographic print(s). 2 b&w photo-mechanical print(s).

Date: 1890 - 1900

By: New Zealand Graphic and Star Printing Works

Reference: Eph-A-TOURISM-Wairakei-1890s-01

Description: Includes illustrations (front cover by W Deverell) of the Wairakei Geyser, the Dragons; Mouth, the Champagne Cauldron, the Eagle's Nest, and Tongariro with a crater lake. There is an advertisement for the Geyser House Hotel, and a letter of recommendation from Dr F H D Allen of Napier. Dated from the 1890s, based on the period in which W Deverell was illustrating tourism brochures. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Folded pamphlet, 180 x 335 mm (open), with stapled inset 162 x 148 mm, folded to 180 x 84 mm.

Date: [ca 1910s-1950s]

By: Wrigglesworth and Binns (Firm)

Reference: PAColl-6866

Description: 152 views and portraits. They include: at least 22 of Picton and and the surrounding area showing boating in the harbour, people pic-nicking on the waterfront, people watching a rowing race, a speedboat called Pelorus Jack racing in the Sounds, and ferries coming in to the terminus; 10 images of the geothermal area around Wairakei inlcuding mud pools and geysers; nine images of a Studebaker Commander 6 either parked at scenic views or driving along country roads; eight images of men talking possibly at race meetings; six of the timber industry particularly the building of a timber boom; four aerial views of a liner coming into Auckland harbour; three views of groups of well-dressed men and women wearing what are possibly conference badges in an area decorated with bunting; three similar images of a large group of women photographed at Te Aro School near the Carillon also with conference badges; three general views of Wellington harbour; three images of the Spa Hotel, Taupo; two images of two women in bathing suits; two views of the railway station from The Terrace, Wellington; two views of a girl in Wellington Botanic Gardens; a scene on board the RMS Mononwai with a woman being photographed framed by the life belt; two of Aorangi; one of the ferry Cobar in Wellington Harbour; two of children riding on donkeys; two of the same elderly couple outside their house; two of young men on the boat Starlight; a group of what are probably sheep shearers outside their shed; Aotea Quay, Wellington; the yacht Ilex in Wellington harbour; children playing on swings; a large wooden gothic style house (location unknown); sheep droving; two women on a Bell Bus Company tour; various scenes on board ship including passengers watching an entertainer, a boxing match and a crossing the equator ceremony; a ship's officer climing down a rope ladder on the side of a ship; two of kauri trunks being transported on the Roxen, 1932; and a small child looking at an overturned carved wooden statue. The majority of the remaining images are of unidentified landscapes. Photographer(s) unidentified. Arrangement: Negatives housed at 1/4-030982, 030983, 030985, 030992 to 030996, 030998, 031005, 031007 to 031010, 031012, 031013, 031016 to 031045, 031049, 031051 to 031059, 031154 to 031192, 031198 to 031203, 031205 to 031217, 031227 to 031248, 031737, 031739, 031740, 092294 to 092305 Quantity: 114 b&w original negative(s) film. 38 b&w original negative(s) glass. Physical Description: Film and glass ¼ plate negatives

Date: 1890 - 1900

From: Franklyn, F :[Drawings of New Zealand scenes] / F Franklyn [ca 1900?]

Reference: A-141-027

Description: Looking towards a geyser erupting from rocks Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil, 190 x 160 mm

Date: [Circa 1932]

By: Searle, Roland James, 1904-1984

Reference: PA1-f-131

Description: Album of photographs chiefly taken by Roland James Searle, circa 1930s. The first subject is the opening of the Wellington Citizens' War Memorial (Cenotaph), and includes a programme of the dedication and handing over on Sunday 17th April, 1932 (p 001-012). That is followed by the consecration ceremony for the National War Memorial and War Memorial Carillon (again with a copy of the programme), held on Anzac Day, April 25th, 1932 (p 015-023). Pages 029-033 show the arrival of the Wellington Jubilee Dock in 1931, the floating dock which was towed from England by two Dutch tugboats. The next sequence is entitled "The Express pulls out - Thorndon", and follows the Express to Wanganui where views show a river-boat trip up the Whanganui River (p 037-056), and include a map of historical areas on the river compiled by Annabell & Marchant, surveyors of Wanganui (p 055). The train trip is continued in the next section, and includes an illustrated diagram of the Raurimu Spiral, then arrival at the new Beach Road Auckland Railway Station. Photographs of Auckland include the Auckland Institute and Museum, Auckland University, Grafton Bridge, a sailing ship at the wharves, and the Auckland Zoo. Further North there are scenes of ploughing, a mine entrance, rock formations at Waro, and the Taheke Falls; before travelling to Rotorua and the surrounding thermal regions. A number of images were taken at Whakarewarewa, including photos of Paul Thomas and his wife, along with scenes showing women washing clothes in hot pools, a woman with a baby on her back holding a rope with a food basket cooking in the pool, children in a hot pool, and men at work carving. Paul Thomas wrote to thank Searle for sending him copies of photographs (p 101, written on May 1st 1932). Later photographs again with the train often in view show timber felling and milling, and views of the Arapuni hydroelectic power station. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with textured grey cloth cover, entitled "Snapshots"; 28.5 x 39.0 cm

Date: 16 February - 21 March 1958

From: Tomsett, Maurice William Henry :Colour slides of New Zealand

Reference: PA12-7764

Description: Phase 7 continued - 123. Lake Taupo; 124. Waikato River, near Huka Falls (outlet of Lake Taupo); 125-128. Huka Falls (Waikato River); 129. Wairaki Geothermal Project (Gen power by nature steam); 130-131. Boiling mud; 132. Natural steam; 133. Tapped outlets; 134. Power house, housing 400 kva generator operated by steam thru 8" diam pipe at 150 lbs per square inch from depth of 1363"; 135. Boiling water run off; 136-145. Scenes of geyser valley near Wairaki, Govt run - guided tour 6/6. Boiling mud - Geysers - Extremely interesting. Quantity: 24 colour original transparency/ies.

Date: 1915 - 1925

By: Marsh, Robert George Stanley, 1862?-1940

Reference: Eph-A-TOURISM-Wairakei-1925-01

Description: Includes photographs of scenes showing Wairakei geysers, silica formations, the hotel, etc. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 17 pages, 90 x 150 mm.

Date: [Circa 1875 to 1880]

By: Bartlett, Robert Henry, 1842-1911

Reference: PA1-f-035

Description: Scenic photographs of New Zealand taken by R.H. Bartlett, photographer who was working in Auckland circa 1875 to 1880. At the beginning of the album there is a fold-out page, opening into four full-sized photographs. Most of the images are of North Island scenes, including some of Maori groups outside whare, meeting houses, and a school with thatched walls and roof, and a view of the Maori pa at Ohinemutu. Most of the other views are landscapes, including the Pink and White Terraces, the Whangarei and Waitakere waterfalls; and hot springs at Lake Rotomahana, the Champagne Fountain at Wairakei, and the Crows Nest geyser at Taupo. The South Island scenes are all around Milford Sound, with views of Mount Pembroke, Harrison Cove, and Mitre Peak. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Album with red cover, gold decoration and lettering, entitled `New Zealand scenery, published by R.H. Bartlett Photo. Auckland'; 32 x 40 cm

Date: February to March 1913

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 :Photographs of New Zealand geology, geography, and the Maori history of Horowhenua

Reference: PA1-q-003

Description: Record of a trip from Woodville to Napier and Taupo via the Napier-Taupo Road, February to March 1913. Views include Dannevirke, the upper reaches of the Manawatu River, Waipukurau Lake, Tavistock Hotel, the rail and foot bridge across the Waipawa River between Waipukurau and Waipawa, Hastings Post Office; motor and horse-drawn buses which run between Hastings and Havelock North; house under construction in Henry Street, Hastings (house named Ackworth, owned by Laurence Denton, accountant); views of Cape Kidnappers and the gannet rookery; Ed James and family at their seaside bungalow at Te Awanga; views of Napier and Ahuriri; the Taradale Road embankment over the Tutaekuri River, the Ahuriri Lagoon and mudflats; Marine Parade, Napier showing Norfolk pines, the Municipal Baths and a monument to "six brave men drowned in floods while rescuing people at Clive". Views on the Napier-Taupo Road including the Mohaka River, Tarawera Hotel in Waipunga Valley; Lake Taupo; Huka Falls; Aratiatia Rapids on the Waikato River; hot pool at the Geyser House Hotel (Wairakei) with a group of children swimming; Wairakei Geyser Valley showing geysers, and mud pools.

Date: [ca 1870s-1880s]

By: Deveril, Herbert, 1840-1911

Reference: PA7-46-31

Description: View of the thermal vent of the geyser known as `The Crow's Nest', at Wairakei. Photograph taken by Herbert Deveril ca 1870s-1880s Duplicate print at PA7-46-32 Inscriptions: Recto - centre - [Waikarei] Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Albumen print 23 x 35 cm

Date: 1905 - 1915

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: A-462-206

Description: Shows geyser near Tokaanu erupting. A green hill is in the background and rocks are in the foreground Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 270 x 170 mm

Date: 1906 - 1912

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: A-462-222

Description: Shows a geyser near Tokaanu, erupting into the sky. A stream or river (probably Tokaanu Stream) is in the foreground. Hills and trees are also visible Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 228 x 148 mm

Date: 1908 - 1917

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: A-462-218

Description: Shows a large geyser erupting into the air as two people watch. One of the people is seated on the grass and the other stands leaning on a stick. A stream (probably Tokaanu stream) is in the foreground. Hills, trees, clouds, and a double rainbow are also visible Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 272 x 126 mm

Date: 1911

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: A-462-229

Description: Shows a small pool, and geyser with steam rising from it. A hill or mountain range is in the background. Trees and grass are also shown. The sky and hills are pinkish suggesting early morning or evening Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 125 x 172 mm

Date: 1905 - 1915

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: A-462-241

Description: Shows a large geyser erupting into the air. There is steam coming off the water. A hill is in the background Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 270 x 195 mm

Date: 1917

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: A-462-244

Description: Shows a large geyser erupting into the air. Grass is in the foreground and hills are in the background Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 124 x 165 mm

Date: 1893

From: [Ephemera relating to hotels, motels, hostels and other accommodation in Wairakei. 1893, and 1900s onwards ]

Reference: Eph-A-HOTEL-Wairakei-1893-01

Description: An arrangement of text on a card describing the attractions of the Wairakei area, whose principle sights were: Tuhuatahi (Great Caldron [sic]), Dragon's Mouth and Cascade Geyser, Lightning Pool, Black Geyser, Eagle's Nest, Devil's Tollgate, Great Wairakei, Prince of Wales' Feathers, The Mirror, Twin Geysers, the Great Blow Hole or Devil's Trumpet, Huka Falls, Arateatea Rapids. Card is reprinted from page 130 of W T Cunningham's "New Zealand as a tourist & health resort : a handbook to the hot lakes, the cold lakes, sounds, etc." (1893) Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Black and white print on card 150 x 96 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Anah Dunsheath in February 2015