Nimmo, William Henry, 1903-1927

Date: 1911-1969, 1976-1981

By: Hoskins, Barbara, active 1941-2015

Reference: MS-Group-2222

Description: Collection comprises papers originating from Barbara Hoskins's maternal (Nimmo) and paternal (Anton) families, and from her own career and personal life. Mainly comprises papers and ephemera belonging to her father Sidney James Anton and mother Sybil Edith Anton (nee Nimmo); notably 1920s dance cards, World War One soldier's diary and wallet, All Black, Springbok and British Isles tour itinerary cards. Includes material relating to her aunt Kathleen Frances Viard Nimmo, her uncle William Henry (Bill) Nimmo, her grandmother Edith Agnes Nimmo (nee Fitzgerald). Also includes Barbara Hoskins's work books and diaries for Owhiro Bay School and Island Bay School in late 1970s to early 1980s, and ephemera items related to the religious and social etiquette for her birthdays, engagement and marriage events circa early 1950s. Accompanying material - See Manuscripts backfile for Field Librarian notes and preliminary listing. Also contains copy of genealogical newsletter for Philps descendants, and four print-outs made in 2015 of Google Map webpages which show the geographic locations and route taken by Sidney Anton during his service in World War One. Source of title - Supplied by Library See published work "Analysing a sardine box : Sid Anton's war diary, photos, notes, and ephemera / Colin Feslier for Barbara Hoskins" 2014. Barbara Hoskins lived in Island Bay, Wellington, taught at Island Bay School between 1970 and 1981, and was involved in the local St Francis de Sales church. She is a member of the Wellington Southern Bays Historical Society and has written articles on the social history of Island Bay and the 1918 influenza epidemic. Her maternal family the Nimmo family lived at Standen Street, Karori from 1907, and is related to the Philps family who emigrated in 1841. Her mother Sybil Edith worked as a telegraphist as did her aunt Kathleen Frances Viard Nimmo. Her father Sidney James Anton served in New Zealand Field Artillery on the Western Front during World War One. He travelled on the transport ship HMNZT No.4. "Tahiti" via Freetown, Sierra Leone where soldiers contracted the 1918 influenza virus. Quantity: 10 folder(s). 5 volume(s). 1.05 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, printed material, ephemera Provenance: Family papers and photographs were handed on to Mrs Hoskins after deaths of family members - her aunt Kathleen Frances Viard Nimmo, and her parents Sybil Edith and Sidney James Anton. Some material was originally stored and donated to the Library in a sardine box. Transfers: Material of the same provenance was accessioned by the Library Photographic Archive, and Drawing, Prints, & Paintings curatorial sections. See PA-Group-00867. - To Photographic Archive - Five photograph albums, one glass plate negative (broken) & large collection of original photographic prints - To Drawings & Prints Collection - drawing book belonging to Ursula Nimmo (see E-957-q)..

Date: [Circa 1915-1924]

From: Hoskins, Barbara, active 1941-2015 : Photographs relating to the Philps, Nimmo, and Anton families

By: Andrew, Earle William, 1909-1986; S P Andrew Ltd; Harringtons (Firm); Peter Pan Studio; Zachariah, Joseph, 1867-1965

Reference: PAColl-10138-1

Description: Comprises black and white prints relating to Sidney James Anton and the Anton family. Several images feature Sidney James Anton. Contains formal studio portraits and informal photographs of family and friends in garden settings. Taken by a range of photographers, some unknown, circa 1915 to 1924. Many photographs are inscribed in pencil with names. One group of prints relate to the football (soccer) and rugby activities of Sidney James Anton and his football teams. Prints mounted on card show Thorndon Football Club Junior Eleven 1921 and an unknown rugby team with ball marked 'Duthie 1924' (also features Bill Nimmo). Several smaller prints show the Brooklyn soccer club players posing in team jerseys on the field and in suits, one man has a kewpie doll mascot on his lapel. Some prints show the team on away trips, in front of a motorbus and in front of a memorial and gazebo in botanical gardens. Two prints relate to the employment and social activities of Sidney James Anton. A print mounted on card shows his employer Ellis Harper, Wellington Plumbing Supplies Limited. Another print shows Anton in a group photograph of men (possibly RSA). Several photographs are taken of Sidney James Anton and family or friends wearing fancy dress costumes at the Brooklyn Carnival prior to World War One. The remainder of the prints show the friends and family members related to the Anton family. Some prints are inscribed, Mary Anton, Billy Anton, Sybil Edith Anton (nee Nimmo), Ngaire Biggs, Barbara, Thelma, Alice Biggs (nee Anton), Max Biggs, Bert Ward, Bill Ward, Girlie Maslin. Sidney James Anton married Sybil Edith Nimmo, descendant of the Philps family. Quantity: 52 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints, including three prints mounted on card

Date: 1914-1949

From: Hoskins, Barbara, active 1941-2015 : Photographs relating to the Philps, Nimmo, and Anton families

By: Crown Studios (Wellington, N.Z.); Jauncey, Philip Henry, 1902-1982; S P Andrew Ltd

Reference: PAColl-10138-3

Description: Comprises black and white prints relating to Sybil Edith Anton (nee Nimmo) and the Nimmo family. Most images feature Sybil. Contains formal studio portraits and informal photographs of family and friends. Taken by a range of photographers, some unknown, circa 1914 to 1949. Many photographs are inscribed in pencil with names. One group of photographs relate to the Nimmo family. They show William Henry Nimmo and his motorcycle club, Thelma Nimmo in her Normal High School class portrait 1914, Kathleen Nimmo, Charles Prior, Ursula Nimmo, Sybil Edith at home, and with Sidney James Anton, Thelma Rollins and Tish. Includes view of the gazebo at Karori Reservoir and a post card of the Duchess of York, possibly issued at the time of her 1927 tour of New Zealand. One group of photographs relate to Sybil Edith with friends, cousins, siblings and workmates. View are taken at beaches, country picnics and gardens. Features Fred Elwin, Renee Cassin, Girlie Maslin, Effie Clarke, Thelma Nimmo, Jim Burt/Bunt, Geoff Cardin, Vida Wilson, Lionel Nimmo, Bill Nimmo, Ruby Everett, Ruby Cassin, Slyvia Tankard, Rita Murdoch, Dot Morrison. Scenes of interest are; Sybil with other female employees of the Eastern Extension Cable Company on the top of the Nathans building, Wellington, the girls in 1920s bathing costumes on Lyall Bay beach (bathing sheds visible), Sybil Edith and others on park bench in grounds of Waiwera Hotel and on a launch in the Marlborough Sounds, Sybil Edith with Tish in the grounds of Wellington East Girls College on opening day 1925. Quantity: 52 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints, including four prints mounted on card

Date: 1915-1920

From: Hoskins, Barbara, active 1941-2015 : Photographs relating to the Philps, Nimmo, and Anton families

By: Alva Studio (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: PA1-q-873

Description: Photograph album formerly belonging to Kathleen Frances Viard Nimmo (nee Fitzgerald) of Ponsonby, Auckland, and inscribed by her. Contains photographic prints of her childhood in Karori, Wellington, and her family and friends circa World War One. Includes informal photographs, a studio portrait and publication cuttings showing male friends in New Zealand Army uniforms. Taken by Alva Photographic Studio and unknown photographers between 1915 to 1920. The first part of the album shows exterior views of the Nimmo family at Standen Street, Karori. Points of interest are their villa home, rainwater tanks, the father William Henry Nimmo with an Ariel motorcycle. Photographs of family members in teenage years show them with friends including Sadie, Girlie, Vida, Alan, Arnold (Ike) Couper. Scenes are taken at a picnic at Chelthenham 1918, Wilton's Bush, and Days Bay 1920. Includes photographs of Roy and his poultry farm showing ducks and breeding pens. Informal photographs, two print cuttings and studio portraits relating to World War One show young men in army uniform including Jack Sadler, William Antony, Joe Viscovich, Albert Roy Parkin (inscribed 'A.R. Parkin 1 March 1916'), Gunner R.C. Scanlon, W.M.R Staub, and a group of soldiers resting during a march over the Rimutaka hill. Includes views of the hospital ship 'Marama' off Oriental Bay and the escort ship for the 22nd Reinforcements. Inscriptions: Front cover inscribed 'Scrapbook'. Front end leave inscribed 'KF Nimmo 85 Norfolk Street, Ponsonby, The Curiosity Book'. Kathleen Frances Viard Nimmo lived in Auckland early in her career with the New Zealand Post Office. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Green leather cover. Pages of heavy brown paper. 30 x 22 cm.