Printing
Wilson album
Date: circa 1890-1910
From: Shaw, G W :Photographs of and relating to the Wilson family ex Eketahuna
By: Wilson, Alex R, active 1900s; Shaw, Helen M G, active 1976
Reference: PA1-q-269
Description: Photographs of and relating to the Wilson family ex Eketahuna. William M Wilson was born in Glasgow in 1868, coming to New Zealand when 8 years of age. He was apprenticed to John Fitchett, coach builder in Wellington, then with other firms including Rouse & Hurrell. He was employed by Wilfred Woolf in Eketahuna in 1894, and subsequently bought his business, and entered the firm of Kibblewhite and Wilson. See Cyclopedia of New Zealand, Wellington Provincial District, Eketahuna. Includes dwellings; carriages; group outings and portraits; 1 of the Club Hotel of F D Pelling; 3 of the Ryan family at Tawa Flat; 1 of a house at Island Bay, 1 of a thatched whare at Plimmerton, a Ghuznee St boarding house; 2 relating to the Burnett family; 2 scenes in Manakau; 1 of D A Greenlees store; 2 of Rarotanga; 2 relating to the business of Lyon & Blair, steam printers and lithographers; 1 of a group outside a house in Eastbourne; 3 relating to the Manson family; 1 of a military camp in New Zealand in preparation for the South African War. Also includes a pocket on the inside back cover containing newspaper clippings, and a photocopy of a letter written by the donor Mrs Helen M G Shaw, which gives some information about the album. Inscriptions: Album page - Alex R Wilson, Central Terrace, Kelburne, Wellington Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with dark brown cover; 28.5 x 20.5 cm
New Zealand Typographical Association. Auckland Branch :Weekly subscription card. Augus...
Date: 1881
By: New Zealand Typographical Association. Auckland Branch
Reference: Eph-A-PRINTING-1881-01
Description: Folded card with space inside to enter subscription payments. The front cover has text arranged inside a scroll border. The back cover lists the executive council for 1882-1883, including: president D P Fisher, vice-president T Plummer, trustees J Mitchell and D Simpson; committee G Stevens, W Fuller, J Rigg jnr, J Blundell, T H Spurgeon, J Jameson, A Cousins. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress on folded card, Provenance: Donated by Ms Brenda Neill in 2003.
Dallas, Ruth
Date: 1969
By: Dallas, Ruth, 1919-2008
Reference: PAColl-1104
Description: newspaper clipping with the photograph also enclosed Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s) in plastic bag.
Sanders-O'Shea, Nicol, fl 2000s :Print season 2011, 25 February - 30 April 2011. AUT St...
Date: 2011
By: Auckland University of Technology
Reference: Eph-D-GRAPHIC-ARTS-2011-01
Description: Poster publicising an exhibition of prints by Barry Cleavin, Matt Coldicutt, Jason Greig, Sonya Lacey, Laura Marsh, Rosemary Nightingale, Sam Ovens, Rebecca Steedman, shows illustrations of print tools (roller, brushes, burins, stamps, feather, press, etc), on a black background with small blue dots. In green are some paw prints and the amorphous spill shape of the panel in which the exhibiting artists are named. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Digital print on mylar, 545 x 390 mm. Provenance: Donated by the AUT School of Art and Design, in 2011.
Paul family : Papers
Date: 1924-1959
By: Paul family
Reference: MS-Papers-0580
Description: Material, including correspondence, relating to the Paul book publishing business and to typography. Also papers on New Zealand Writers' Conference 1951 and Waterfront Strike 1951. Newspaper articles, some by D Blackwood Paul, on Waikato history. Items on social services in New Zealand and on proposals for University of Waikato Quantity: 9 folder(s). 0.09 Linear Metres. Finding Aids: Piece-level inventory available.
[Thirty-three (33) posters by Liz Hibbs, Gerald Phillips and other printers at Access A...
Date: 1984 - 2005
By: Brown, Rachael, active 2001; Chebotar, Sergei, active 2004; Denovan, Lynton, active 2004; Du Plessis, Loretha, active 2004; Griffiths, Ben, active 1999; Harper, Sarah, active 2002; Spencer, Kate, active 2002; Walker, Jane, active 1980s
Reference: Eph-D-GRAPHIC-ARTS-Hibbs
Description: Includes (in chronological order): 1984: "Pacific awake". Town & Country Players, Te Ohu Whakaari Taotahi. Depot Theatre 14-16 June [1984]. Screenprinted by Gerald Phillips and students of Access Arts. 1985: The Kiwi Animal. "Mercy". Album out now on Massage Records. [1985]. Screenprinted by Gerald Phillips and students of Access Arts. Railway Tavern. Surprise yourself. Reopens from Saturday July 13th 8 pm. Admission $2.00. 50% to Aids Research Fund. [1985]. Screenprinted by Gerald Phillips and students of Access Arts. Jordan & Present Company. "Unknowing steps"; a play for dancers. Depot Theatre, 26 June - 6 July [1985]. Screenprinted by Gerald Phillips and students of Access Arts. Mid-1980s: Photography exhibition by David L Mitchell at City Limits Cafe, Aug 26 - Sep 9 [ca 1985]. Screenprinted by Gerald Phillips and students of Access Arts. 1986: "Esoteric". Watercolours at City Limits Cafe, April 7-21 1986. Screenprinted at Access Arts by Jane Walker and Gerald Phillips. 1987: Central Regional Arts Council Conference '87. Heretaunga, May 16th & 17th [1987] Screenprinted by Gerald Phillips and students of Access Arts. 1988: New Zealand Council for Educational Research. Research-based publications for people active in education. Screenprinted by Gerald Phillips, at Access Arts. WHS [Wellington High School] presents "Crossfire" by Jennifer Compton. Bats Theatre, June 25 - July 2 [1988]. Screenprinted at Access Arts by Gerald Phillips and Liz Hibbs. General Store, Clothing Dept, specialists in menswear. Wakefield Market. General Store Wellington New Zealand [brown paper bag]. Screenprinted by Gerald Phillips and students of Access Arts. The Screaming Dorises. Cards for bastards. PO Box 7461, Welly. Designed and printed by Liz Hibbs, Access Arts. 1989: The Screaming Dorises. Peace love and harmony? Not bloody likely. Museum Shop, Madeleine, Unity Books, Henrietta Chicken, University Bookshops. [1989]. Designed and screenprinted by Liz Hibbs, Access Arts. 1990: Dorises Anonymous. We care, we share, we drive you spare; We don't wear flowers in our hair. The Screaming Dorises. [1990]. Designed and screenprinted by Liz Hibbs, Access Arts, 1990. (in two pieces) 1991: Earth Telephone and disco til late. Thistle Hall, Upper Cuba Street, 8.30, Thurs Feb 28 [1991]. Designed and printed by Liz Hibbs, Access Arts. Earth Telephone live at the Mexican Cantina, Saturdays 12 til 4, from August 18 [ca 1991]. Designed and printed by Liz Hibbs, Access Arts 1991? The Rixon Groove Tie Shop, 14 Woodward St, Wellington. [Brown paper bag]. Designed and screenprinted by Liz Hibbs, Access Arts, 1991. 1993: To Hell & Back Fashion Show (Red Herring III) James Cabaret, June 25 & 26. / Screaming Dorises 1993. Designed and screenprinted by Liz Hibbs, Bowerman School of Design. 1996: H.L.A.L. [Head Like A Hole] Powerlifting teams '96. [Sticker]. Screenprinted by Jacquie Steele at Bowerman School of Design, 1996. The Hole in the Wall 2nd annual Chistmas Party. Glam bands; Glam DJs. Friday 22nd November - drinks specials apply [Sticker, 1996]. Screenprinted by Lucrezia Martelletti at Bowerman School of Design. 1998: "Frank Austin's garage sale", a new play written and directed by Stephen Bain. Bats Theatre, 10 Sept - 3 Oct [1998]. Screenprinted by Wendy Clease, Bowerman School of Design. Ba-Doum-Ching presents "Chortle; a clown's story". Bats Theatre 3-7 March [1998]. Screenprinted by Liz Hibbs at Bowerman School ofDesign 1999: Wellington Peace & Environment Centre first ever street appeal, Friday 18 June [1999]. Printed at Bowerman School of Design by Ben Griffiths. 2000: Living goddesses; an exhibition. SALT, September 1st - 30th, 351 The Parade, Island Bay. Designed and screenprinted by Liz Hibbs at Bowerman School of Desing. 2001: Exhibition; Dolly delights by Rachael brown. De Luxe, 2-16 September [2001]. Designed and screenprinted by Rachael Brown at Bowerman School of Design for her own exhibition. 2002: Behind the mesh; screenprinted portraits. Circa Theatre, 14 Feb - 16 March. Design Sarah Harper; screenprinted by Sarah Harper, Kate Spencer and Liz Hibbs, at Bowerman School of Design March 2002. "In transit". Cuba Street [Postcard]. Designed and screenprinted by Kate Spencer at Bowerman School of Design, as promotion for her own exhibition, 2002. Wazzo Ghoti presents The Clash tribute show, Bodega Calling. Screenprinted by Catherine Richards at Bowerman School of Design, July 2002. 2004: Among my souvenirs; retro music concert presented by Russian performers. Newtown Community Centre, 6.11.04. Designed and screenprinted by Sergei Chebotar at Bowerman School of Design, 2004. Spiffy Horror Magnet Gingergroup New Zealand play at the Corss on Sat 21st Feb. Five bucks. Designed and screenprinted by Lynton Denovan at Bowerman School of Design, 2004. Spartacus R. Hikoikoi Reserve. Visuals by Dean. 25 November, Bodega. Designed and screenprinted by Loretha du Plessis, Bowerman School of Design, November 2004. Vincent Art Workshop. Exhibition Soup. St James Theatre, 12 - 25 Nov 2004. (Printed at Vincents, not Bowerman) Hannah Howes, Patchwork quilt. EP release 04/05. [Unknown printer, not Bowerman]. 2005: New art by Haidi Ankers. 91 Aro Gallery, JanFeb 2005. Designed & screenprinted by Haidi Ankers at Bowerman School of Design, 2005. Quantity: 33 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Screenprints on posters, sizes varying
New Zealand Native Tract Institution : Minute book
Date: 1885-1901
By: New Zealand Native Tract Institution
Reference: MS-Papers-1661
Description: Minutebook contains ms minutes and printed annual reports for years 1886-1892 and 1899-1901. At back of volume is list of New Zealand and foreign distributing agents. Also included are two letters addressed to the Secretary, one re purchase of a tract dated 5 April 1893 and the other re donation to the Institution dated 13 Dec 1900 Source of title - Supplied title Institution was set up in 1885 to organise the translation, printing and distribution of Gospel tracts to the Maori in New Zealand. It was based in Gisborne, and was funded by voluntary subscriptions. Joseph Baker acted as Secretary and translator and also supervised the publishing and circulation of tracts. Yearly meetings were held and an annual report presented from 1885-1901 except for the years 1893-1896 when the Institution's activities lapsed due to lack of funds. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (1 volume and 2 pages). 0.10 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and printed matter Provenance: Source unknown Processing information: Formerly Misc MS J9
Wellington Printers' and Allied Trades Union : Miscellaneous records
Date: 1891-1937
By: Wellington Printers' and Allied Trades Unions
Reference: MS-Papers-1131
Description: Consists of correspondence, printed material regarding union affairs, membership cards, indenture apprenticeship agreement between Albert Harrison and the New Zealand Times Company Ltd 1904. Also includes an illuminated address to W P McGirr, 1891. Quantity: 3 folder(s). 0.03 Linear Metres.
Platts, Peter John, 1915-1995 : Papers
Date: [ca 1935-1988]
By: Platts, Peter John, - 1915-1995
Reference: MS-Papers-6031
Description: Platts's unpublished reminiscences of his career in the Palestine Police, typescript of his letters to various people, usually of a philosophical nature, which were also offered for publication, rejection slips, correspondence relating to Potocki and 31 issues of the `News letter' of the Palestine Police Old Comrades' Association (1980-1988) Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 6 folder(s). 1 box(es) (hollinger box). 0.35 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescripts and printed matter Provenance: Platts was a member of the Palestine Police, and corresponded with Count Potocki Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by the estate of P J Platts, 1997 Transfers: To Book Collections - Printed works by Potocki.
Harding, Robert Coupland 1849-1916 : Early New Zealand printers
Date: 1893, 1901-1910
By: Harding, Robert Coupland, 1849-1916
Reference: MS-0933
Description: Letters of Mr Turnbull referring to fragments printed at the first Wanganui press (in pocket at the back) and to early history of Hawkes Bay herald and Hawkes Bay times Quantity: 1 volume(s) (7 items). Physical Description: Ms and typescript (26 cm; blue cloth)
Remains of the house built in Paihia in 1832 for Bishop William Williams
Date: 1917
From: Original photographic prints and postcards from file print collection, Box 15
Reference: PAColl-7081-80
Description: Remains of the house built in Paihia for Bishop William Williams. The house later held Church Mission Printing press. Photograph taken by J M McDonald. Source of descriptive information - Title and historical note from Library client. Relationship complexity - Other later images of the ruins are at PA5-0021 and PA1-o-141-90. This was a stone and plaster house and, after Williams left to go to Te Waimate, was occupied by Charles Baker, before being used to accommodate the Church Mission printing press. William Colenso occupied it with the press 1839-1842 then John Telford 1843-1845. It is a registered historic site (Register 403) (Further information about the house is in library correspondence at RTR1015807) Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).
Palmer, Stanley, 1936- :Banners, flags, drawings. Centre Gallery Hamilton. 3rd March - ...
Date: 1983
By: Palmer, Stanley, 1936-
Reference: Eph-E-GRAPHIC-ARTS-1983-01
Description: Shows an abstract geometric design in red, blue and yellow. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s) on poster. Physical Description: Screenprint, 570 x 410 mm, on complete rag paper sheet, 760 x 563 mm.
Gormack, Robert Sydney (Bob), 1918-2006 : Papers
Date: 1942-1944
By: Gormack, Robert Sydney, 1918-2006
Reference: 91-083
Description: Comprises six letters from Wilf Foote to Gormack from detention camps at Whenuaroa and Paiaka (1942-1944); proofs from printing blocks re Lincoln Efford; seven printing blocks of Lincoln Efford; and one hand-drawn Christmas card Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 box(es) (hollinger box with 1 folder and 1 box of blocks). 0.14 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter and printing blocks Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mr R S Gormack, Christchurch, Mar 1991 Processing information: Not yet listed
H J Weeks Ltd :Rubber stamps. H J Weeks, Crown Printing & Rubber Stamp works, C.P.O. Ch...
Date: 1889
By: H J Weeks Ltd
Reference: Eph-A-PRINTING-1889-01
Description: Flyer shows samples of movable daters, one with spring self-inker; and a group of four designs for linen markers. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Engraving on pink sheet, 145 x 147 mm.
Elva Bett Galleries :Stanley Palmer; new prints and drawings. December 3rd - December 2...
Date: 1979
From: [Posters advertising exhibitions of graphic arts and two-dimensional artworks. 1979]
By: Palmer, Stanley, 1936-
Reference: Eph-C-GRAPHIC-ARTS-1979-01
Description: Shows a reproduction of a black and white print of a factory with chutes and ladders. The lower border is in red. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on poster. Physical Description: Photolithograph, on poster 245 x 405 mm.
Ryan, Thomas Aldworth (Darby) 1864-1927 :Champagne Falls, 1891 / Thomas Ryan. [Auckland...
Date: 1979
By: Ryan, Thomas, 1864-1927
Reference: C-079-073
Description: A thermal spring flowing Original held by Auckland City Art Gallery. One of 6 prints advertising Cowan's paper "Printed on Consul Matt Art 130gsm." Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, coloured, 448 x 345 mm on sheet 530 x 430 mm
Telford, John, 1809?-1858 : Diary and letters
Date: 1840-1856
By: Telford, John, 1809?-1858
Reference: qMS-2004
Description: Letters comprise reports to Church Missionary Society on printing press at Paihia 1843-1847, with comments on state of district; Rev H Venn's draft letters regarding Telford's possible employment as catechist; diary covers day to day activities at St John's College, Auckland, with comment on mission work and Maori customs; includes account of an excursion to Waiheke Island. Includes report by William Colenso. Source of title - Supplied title Quantity: 1 volume(s) (13 pieces). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph and printed material (31 cm, ½ green morocco, linen hinged lid box) Provenance: Documents were originally part of the Church Missionary Society archives, before their acquisition by K A Webster.
Colenso, William, 1811-1899 : Journals
Date: 1833-1835
By: Colenso, William, 1811-1899
Reference: MS-Papers-2220
Description: Journals containing reflections, largely religious, on Colenso's last days in London and Cornwall, voyage to Sydney in the `Prince Regent', arrival at Paihia in 1834, and work to set up first printing press there Quantity: 2 folder(s) (105 leaves). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs (photocopies)
Adam Art Gallery :Stray leaves; colonial trompe l'oeil drawings, an exhibition & book b...
Date: 2001 - 1877 - 1878
By: Gordon, William Francis Robert, 1846-1936
Reference: Eph-D-ARTS-2001-01
Description: Shows a painted trompe l'oeil montage by William E Gordon "Stray leaves 1878". The original of this work is held at the Whanganui Regional Museum, bequest of William F Gordon, 1936. The items shown in the painting include: a banknote from the Bank of Australasia; a cheque from the Bank of New Zealand Wanganui Branch,an 1875 telegram; an issue of Te Waka Maori for 17 July 1877; an issue of the "Chronicle extra" concerning the loss of the "Avalanche"; a libretto of Gounod's opera "Faust"; the first issue of the "Serio-Comic" (an Australian periodical?) for 19 April 1877; a portrait of George Grey on a small card; an issue of the "Illustrated London news"; a nursery catalogue for James Laird's Egmont Nursery, Glasgow Street, Wanganui; sheet music for "The last rose of summer"; Wanganui Harmonic Society, 3rd concert 17 Ap[ril [1877?]; an issue of the "Grafton Observer"; a trade card for the New Zealand Insurance Company; an issue of the "Presbyterian Church news"; an engraved portrait of Edward Trickett (sportsman?); a sticker for Read Brothers - "The Bull-D[og]; a ticket for the Parramatta steamer; playing cards, dominoes. This exhibition also featured works by Henry Wrigg; see Roger Blackley's exhibition catalogue at NZ&P q759.9931 BLA 2001. Two copies held. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Photolithograph on poster 421 x 500 mm. Provenance: One copy donated by Roger Blackley in 2001.
[Elam School of Fine Arts] :Inch art issue (Wheather or not the Canadian megazine / Sou...
Date: 1984 - 1974
By: Elam School of Fine Arts; Body, John Stanley, 1944-2015
Reference: Eph-D-ARTS-1984-01
Description: Each page is set up as if belonging to a different publication. Subjects include Che Guevara, various plays on the word Inch. Publication date may be 1974. Quantity: 1 satirical tabloid newspaper. Physical Description: 16 pages, 580 x 425 mm. Provenance: Donated by Jack Body in 2000.