South Pole

Date: 1938 - 1952

From: New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs Centennial Publications Branch :Maps from Historical Atlas

Reference: MapColl-CHA-1/3/6-9-Acc.35931-4

Description: Tracings of South Polar Explorations pre 1900 with no identification or information Quantity: 4 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Pencil sketches on celluloid paper. Scale indeterminable. 66 x 99 cm. Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: [5 Jan?] 1958

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: EP/1958/0215-F

Description: Copy negative taken for the Evening Post newspaper of Wellington by an unidentified staff photographer. Name and date of original photograph unknown Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative

Date: 1772 - 1874

From: New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs Centennial Publications Branch :Maps from Historical Atlas

Reference: MapColl-CHA-1/4/2-Acc.35997

Description: Identifies routes pre 1900 of South Pole explorations: Ross, Weddell, Larsen, Durville, Cook, Bellingshausen, Wilkes, Kristensen, Gerlache, Palmer and Kemp. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing on black paper. Scale indeterminable. 36.5 x 55 cm Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1902 - 1937

From: New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs Centennial Publications Branch :Maps from Historical Atlas

Reference: MapColl-CHA-1/4/3-Acc.35998

Description: Identifies routes after 1900 of South Pole explorations: Wilkins flight, Byrd, Lincoln Ellsh [Ellsworth], Shackleton, Mawson, Scott, Fletcher, Amundsen, Charcot, Nordeniskjold, Drygalski, Bruce and Christensen. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing on black paper. Scale indeterminable. 36.5 x 55 cm Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1999

By: Winter, Mark, 1958-; Southland times (Newspaper)

Reference: A-322-141

Description: The cartoon is in five parts. The first four are titled north, south, east and west, with each of the parts showing a blank, white space. The fifth part explains that the other parts are photos from the South Pole. Refers to Peter Hillary's expidition to the South Pole. Extended Title - Peter Hillary's photographic evidence that he and his companions made it to the South Pole. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, A4 size

Date: 2000

From: Carr, Edwin James Nairn, 1926-2003 : Collection

By: Geological Survey (U.S.)

Reference: Curios-010-011

Description: Medal shows an inscribed map of Antartica with the Scorpio constellation over it. Website for Geographical locations at www.mountainclimb.com displays this badge for sale, and explains: "Because the pole is covered by 9,000 feet of moving glacial ice, surface survey marks travel approximately 10 meters annually. Each January 1st the position of 90 degrees south is re-determined and a unique survey monument is erected. The 2001 annual mark bears the words "Not Without Peril" and a sculpted scorpion overlying the continent of Antarctica. The words and image are in memory of [Australian] astrophysicist Dr. Rodney Marks (1968-2000.) Scorpio was Rodney's favorite constellation. Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Metal (pewter) medallion, 31 mm diameter.

Date: 1913

By: Vanity fair (Periodical); Hester, active 1913

Reference: B-032-017

Description: Shows a full-length portrait of Robert Falcon Scott, the Antarctic explorer in a fur-lined greatcoat with a fur collar and cuffs. He wears a suit, high collar and tie. The associated text 'No eulogy is here presented. Captain Scott's achievements, sufferings, bravery, death and fame are graven on the hearts of all' is signed 'Jehu Junior' pseudonym for the Vanity Fair editor of the day. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph 306 x 215 mm, on sheet 380 x 249 mm.

Date: 1938 - 1890 - 1952 - 1900

From: New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs Centennial Publications Branch :Maps from Historical Atlas

Reference: MapColl-CHA-1/3/2-5-Acc.35927-30

Description: Tracings of South Polar Explorations pre 1900 with no identification or other information Quantity: 4 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Pencil sketch on celluloid paper. Scale indeterminable. 66 x 99 cm. Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1909

By: Vanity fair (Periodical); Kite, active 1909

Reference: B-032-018

Description: Shows a full-length portrait of Shackleton, the Antarctic explorer. He wears a suit, high collar and tie, and smokes a cigarette. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph 330 x 194 mm, on sheet 382 x 260 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Henry Sotheran Ltd, London, in 2000.

Date: 1938 - 1772 - 1952 - 1925

From: New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs Centennial Publications Branch :Maps from Historical Atlas

Reference: MapColl-CHA-1/3/10-Acc.35935

Description: Map showing routes of South Polar Exploration to 1900 and since 1900. Note written beside Dusky Sound (Cooks charts of NZ available). Names mentioned include: Scott (1902-3); Balleny (1839); Shackleton (1907-8); Cook (1772-5); Byrd flight (1925); Durville (1839); Bellingshausen (1819-20); Ross 2nd (1841-3); Biscoe; Wilkies Ltd. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Pencil drawing on greaseproof paper encapulated in plastic cover, Scale indeterminable. 64.8 x 100.5 cm. Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1955-1958

By: Broadhead, Bruce Gilchrist, 1927-2001; Alington, Margaret Hilda, 1920-2012

Reference: PAColl-7907

Description: Photographs of scenes in Fiji, Samoa, Niue, the Cook Islands, Papua New Guinea and Central Australia, taken between 1955-1957 when Bruce Broadhead was employed by the New Zealand Broadcasting Service. Also includes photographs taken at the South Pole when he was the broadcasting representative on the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition over the summer of 1957-1958, and interviewed Edmund Hillary and Vivian Fuchs. The photographs were collected for 'Nothing much to do' and each has a caption. Slides at PAColl-7940. Quantity: 40 b&w original photographic print(s). Provenance: Donated by Margaret Alington, Karori, Wellington, in October 2002. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Papers-7553 : Broadhead, Bruce Gilchrist, 1927-2001 : Nothing much to do..

Date: 2000

From: Carr, Edwin James Nairn, 1926-2003 : Collection

By: Geological Survey (U.S.)

Reference: Curios-010-010

Description: Medal shows an inscribed illustration of the globe of Earth with the Antarctic Regions uppermost. There is a marker at the South Pole, and waves (of telecommunications?) in the air above. Website for Geographical locations at www.mountainclimb.com displays this badge for sale, and explains: "Each January 1, since 1986, the USGS has installed a marker at the southern-most place on earth. It serves many purposes including determining the annual movement of the 2 mile-thick ice dome covering the pole. On January 1, 2000, Larry Hothem, of the US Geological Survey set the marker at precisely 90 Degrees South, using Georgraphical Position System (GPS) technology to determine the position, accurate to 2 centimetres. Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Metal (pewter) medallion, 31 mm diameter. Provenance: Donated by Mr Tony Carr, Sydney, from the estate of his half-brother Edwin Carr.

Date: 1958

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989 :[Cartoons from the Free Lance Collection 1950s, by Nevile Lodge and Winton Bristow]

Reference: B-074-047

Description: Shows Sir Edmund Hillary standing beside a flagpole with a `South Pole' flag hoisted, his caterpillar tractor alongside, welcoming Sir Ernest Fuchs who has just arrived Published in New Zealand Free Lance, 31 Jan 1958, page 4 Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, Chinese white and crayon, 475 x 380 mm

Date: 1999

By: Southland times (Newspaper); Winter, Mark, 1958-; Qantas Airways Ltd

Reference: H-628-001/012

Description: Cartoons published in the Southland Times, 1999, and a finalist entry in the 1999 Qantas Media Awards (the winner was Malcolm Evans). Quantity: 12 Laser copies. Physical Description: Laser copies, A4 size.

Date: 1902 - 1930

From: New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs Centennial Publications Branch :Maps from Historical Atlas

By: Hayward, J A, active 1938-1952

Reference: MapColl-CHA-1/4/5-Acc.36000

Description: Identifies routes since 1900 of South Pole explorations: Wilkins Flight, Byrd, Lincoln Ellsh., Mawson, Scott, Amundsen, Shackleton, Drygalski, Charcot and Christensen. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing on cream paper. Scale 1:14 000 000 66.7 x 99 cm Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1910

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to Antarctica, Antarctic exploration, discovery and expeditions]

By: Poulain (Firm)

Reference: Eph-A-ANTARCTICA-1910-01

Description: Card issued by Poulain, a French chocolate manufacturer, depicting a scene of seven Antarctic explorers seated around a stove in a hut. One lights a pipe, one tends an iron stove, two hold books, the rest talk. The words "A la conquete du Pole Sud" are superimposed upon the shape of a fish on the floor. The text on the verso describes the scene in French. An English translation of the words is as follows: During the long winter nights, each devotes himself to his preferred task. Once the table is cleared, each prepares for his next day's work. On Sundays and national feast days, the men meet around the stove, where they read loud, chat endlessly and tell interesting tales. When the temperature is mild (it can reach more than 20), cheerfulness reigns in this realm, separated from the rest of humanity by endless ice. The verso also contains an advertisement for Cacao Poulian and shows an illustration of a tin of this cocoa. Other Titles - Towards the conquest of the South Pole; around the stove. Ask for Poulain orange chocolate; it is the best Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph, on card 107 x 72 mm.

Date: 1911

By: Low, David Alexander Cecil (Sir), 1891-1963

Reference: C-047-001

Description: Vignettes reflecting issues current in 1911. 'Captain Scott was surprised to find the Amundsen expedition at the Polar regions' continues with 'Our pessimistic artist things he may possibly get a greater surprise when he reaches the Pole' and shows a Japanese man seated on The South Pole with Scott and another man drawing up alongside with their dog sled. 'No less than 4 prize fighters died in the ring last month' shows a boxer fighting against Death as a skeleton. 'Bridged. The Hon R. McKenzie opened the new Waiau bridge last week' shows McKenzie standing astride the Waiau River and forming a bridge out of his body. 'Massey at large' shows William Massey as a goat, making a very-badly received speech at Kaiapoi. A man being booted out of a gaol refers to the reduction in Johnson the pugilist's gaol sentence. The shocked schoolboy shows two small boys trying not to look at a poster of a scantily-clad dancer, the 'Champagne Girl' performing at an Auckland's Theatre Royal. Lord Lansdowne kneels before George V with Lord Asquith in the background, over the matter of the Crown creating new peerages. 'Dress rehearsal' shows Sir Joseph Ward in Irish costume, dancing an Irish jig before his visit to Ireland. 'Canal pies' shows a small boy contemplating the purchase of two very expensive pies, a larger one for a proposed canal between Lyttelton and Christchurch, a smaller one for Sumner to Heathcote. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, pencil, 533 x 385 mm

Date: 1772 - 1899

From: New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs Centennial Publications Branch :Maps from Historical Atlas

By: Hayward, J A, active 1938-1952

Reference: MapColl-CHA-1/4/4-Acc.35999

Description: Identifies routes pre 1900 of South Pole explorations: Cook, Smith, Biscoe, Balleny, Nares, Bellingshausen, Borschgrevink, Wilkes and Gerlache. A few pencil alterations made to Explanatory note on map. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing on cream paper. Scale 1:14 000 000 66.7 x 99 cm Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 06 Nov 1966

From: Open Country Sound Recordings

Reference: OHInt-0002/136

Description: A simple little story of the day some youngsters found the South Pole in a Canterbury cornfield. Also on this tape Sir Charles Wright of British Columbia, Canada, describes finding Scott and his companions in November 1912. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Jim Henderson, presenter Interviewer(s) - Ken Funnel, reader Venue - NZBC Studios, Wellington Accompanying material - Documentation at MS-Papers-1239, folder 49 Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT5-0140 Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). 1 event(s). 14 Minutes Duration.

Date: 2010

From: Winter, Mark, 1958- : Digital cartoons published in the Southland Times and other papers

Reference: DCDL-0013460

Description: The cartoon shows a pole dancer representing 'The noughties' swinging round a pole. Text reads 'Hot stuff!' and also '2000-2009 - NZ's warmest on record'. A second version has the words in small print '"pole" dancin'? at the bottom of the frame. Refers to the increase in temperatures due to global warming over the first decade of the 21st millennium. There is a wordplay on 'pole' as in a tall structure around which one can swing and the North and South Poles. Two versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).