Taurapa

Date: [ca 1920s-1930s]

From: Kennett, Robert, 1913-2007 : Photographs, including images taken after the 1931 Hawke's Bay earthquake

Reference: PAColl-10003

Description: Photographs taken circa 1920s-1930s, collected, or taken by, Robert Kennett. Eleven taken at Waitangi (Northland), during an unidentified event at the treaty grounds (Waitangi Day celebrations?). These include views of Te Whare Runanga (meeting house), the harbour, and the endowment area. In addition, there are four images of waka (also at Waitangi?), including two of a tauihu (prow carving) and one of a tarapa (sternpost carving). Quantity: 15 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints, on paper stamped 'Velox Kodak Print', 8.4 x 5.8 cm or 6.6 x 4.3 cm Transfers: Collection taken in as a whole into Photographic Archive and transfers made from there - To Ephemera Collection - Eph-A-TOURISM-Christchurch-1940s-02: Tanner Bros Ltd: Real photographs for your snapshot album. Souvenir of Christchurch, New Zealand..

Date: 1905

From: Birch, A E :Scenic negatives and prints taken by Thomas Pringle

Reference: 1/1-007034-G

Description: A carved taurapa (sternpost of canoe) at the Auckland Museum, photographed ca 1905 by Thomas Pringle of Wellington. A male statue in Greek style may be seen to the right. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Protected, Thos Pringle, Wellington N.Z. 1-10-05; Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - No. 545 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6 x 8 inches

Date: 1905

From: Birch, A E :Scenic negatives and prints taken by Thomas Pringle

Reference: 1/1-007036-G

Description: A carved window frame at Te Rauru meeting house, Whakarewarewa, photographed ca 1905 by Thomas Pringle of Wellington. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Protected, Thos Pringle, Wellington N.Z. 1-10-05; Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - No. 541 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6 x 8 inches

Date: 1905

From: Birch, A E :Scenic negatives and prints taken by Thomas Pringle

Reference: 1/1-007040-G

Description: The Maori Court at the Auckland Museum, photographed ca 1905 by Thomas Pringle of Wellington, showing a waka (left), the pataka Puawai-O-Te-Aroha (centre), the pataka Te Oha (right) and a carved taurapa, or canoe sternpost (right foreground). Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - Protected, Thos Pringle, Wellington N.Z. 1-10-05; Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - D536 Maori Court. Auckland Museum Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6 x 8 inches

Date: 1996

From: ACT New Zealand (Political party) :[Ephemera, including political pamphlets and election propaganda. 1995-1996]

Reference: Eph-A-POLITICS-ACT-1996-02

Description: Folded pamphlet issued by the Tangatawhenua unit of ACT, highlights Iritana Tawhiwhirangi and Donna Awatere-Huata, in support of the ACT Party. The front cover shows a carved waka stern against a background photograph of cloudy mountain tops. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph on pamphlet folded to 210 x 210 mm.

Date: [1960s-1980s?]

From: Orbell, Margaret Rose, 1934-2006: Collection

Reference: 1/2-237968-F

Description: Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Black and white original negative, approximately 10 x 12.5 cm Processing information: From box 4 of donor's listing

Date: [1901-1938]

From: Cowan family: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11946-159

Description: Comprises publications, clippings, and photographs relating to shipping and piracy. Includes 'Pirate Von Luckner and the cruise of the "Seeadler"' published by Geddis and Blomfield, in 1919, also loose clippings and photographs that were laid in to this publication; also includes other clippings relating to sea wrecks and seacraft, dated circa 1901-1938; photographs of sea vessels including the iron barque 'Grasmere' and the 'H. M. S. Torch'; and a copy of the serial 'Shipping Wonders of the World' (part 10). Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Two publications, printed matter, eleven black & white photographs, and one photographic postcard.

Date: 1880s

From: McEwen, Jock Malcolm, 1915-2010: Collection

Reference: PA1-o-2072-26

Description: Taken by an unidentified photographer in the 1880s, possibly Pulman Photo Studios on behalf of Eric Craig. Shows two ornately carved taurapa (sternposts) intended for waka taua (war canoe). A tapa cloth can be seen in the background. The tapa cloth in the background is possibly Tongan, information from Roger Neich, Auckland Museum. Title supplied by Library. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - 426 This photograph was taken for the Auckland dealer in Maori and Pacific Islands artifacts, Eric Craig. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print Processing information: Description updated September 2023. Previous reference PAColl-6056-04-17. Previous title: Photograph of two carved sternposts (taurapa) intended for war canoes (whaka taua).

Date: [between 1880-1970s]

From: McEwen, Jock Malcolm, 1915-2010: Collection

Reference: PAColl-6056-09

Description: Photographs taken between1880 and 1979 of rangatira, tāngata Māori, and Māori communities and activities, along with a variety of photographs relating to taonga, wharenui, and toi whakairo. Also contains images of Māori on thirteen 'Three Castles Virginia Cigarette" cigarette cards, and hand sketched lithographs of facial moko designs. Some of the images are annotated on the reverse. Three photographs relating to Te Poho o Rangiahua meeting house in Frasertown, near Wairoa have the words 'On loan from Maori Affairs Dept' annotated on the reverse. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 70 b&w original photographic print(s). 14 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Transfers: Two letters found with photographic prints PAColl-6056-09; 32 and 33 are at MS-Papers-12909-6.. Processing information: Letters separated from photographic prints for preservation and storage reasons.