Library exhibits
New Zealand Ministry of Works :Turnbull Library, Wellington. Strengthening and alterati...
Date: 1956
By: New Zealand. Ministry of Works. Architectural Division
Reference: Plans-80-1328
Description: Details of existing moulding and skirting Quantity: 1 plan(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing on cream paper
National Library exhibition openings
Date: ca1985-1995
From: National Library of New Zealand: Photographs
Reference: PAColl-5801-2
Description: Openings relating to six of the exhibitions (Fabulous and Familiar, Musical Images, Kia Kaha - Forever Strong, Empire and Desire - Gallipoli 1915, Encounter with Eden; New Zealand, 1770-1870, Max Dupain - Sydney Nostalgia ) held in the National Library between 1990 and 1995. Two views of the John Drawbridge mural before it was installed in the National Library building. It is seen in a Government store and still coloured as it was for the international exhibition at Osaka, Japan, 1970. There is a group photo of Maori carving students from Porirua community college, and two portraits of Carol O'Biso. Quantity: 31 b&w original photographic print(s). 2 colour original transparency/ies.
Empire and Desire :Records of the exhibition on the Gallipoli campaign, National Librar...
Date: 1990
From: Hedley, William Grant, 1952- :Collection
Reference: PAColl-1915
Nga Kupu Korero working file (IV)
Date: [1990-1991]
From: Simpson, Mīria, 1922-2002: Collection
Reference: 2002-379-275
Description: Four folders (1) Tauranga - Bay of Plenty; (2) East Coast; (3) Manukau - Kawhia; and (4) Printed sheet 'Nga Kupu Korero: People of the Treaty speak' exhibition held at the National Library Gallery in 1992, which toured New Zealand. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Photographs relating to events and staff
Date: 1984-1995
From: National Library of New Zealand: Photographs
Reference: PAColl-5801
Description: Views of the National Library of New Zealand Building during construction, its opening ceremony on the 5th of August 1987, its interiors and services. Photographs (single portraits and at events throughout the collection) of Ministers, Trustees, Management and Staff, National Library and Fulbright Scholars, IFLA delegates, Polish and Yugoslav embassy officials, visiting Chinese Librarians, Friends of the Turnbull Library, and members of the public. Events include exhibition openings, formal handings over of archives, Friends of the Turnbull Library events, the powhiri for 1st Maori Manager, Dick Grace, the presentation of the Missoula Peace Quilt, and National Library Children's Days. Though the photographs range in date from 1984 to 1995, most date from 1989 to 1991, and the bulk date from the sesquicentenial year, 1990. Arrangement: Negatives at 35mm, 23197 - 23265; 1/2-180331-F - 1/2-180358-F; 1/4-83134-F. Negatives at 1/2-180618 and 35mm, 24045 - 24059. Comprise 60 images. Transparencies at PA12-1550 - PA12-1560. Three sets of transparencies are held at PA12-5514 to PA12-5516. Quantity: 299 b&w original photographic print(s) Many of these prints are proof sheets. 99 colour original photographic print(s) colour original photographic print(s). 93 b&w original negative(s) comprising 316 images. 4 colour original negative(s). 59 colour original transparency/ies comprising 128 images.
Working file
Date: [1988-1996]
From: Simpson, Mīria, 1922-2002: Collection
Reference: 2002-379-254
Description: File of working papers relating to te reo, visits to marae, openings etc, and to translating the `Dictionary of New Zealand biography' Maori essays into Maori Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Heart of Fiji :Slides relating to this exhibition, Fiji, and the South Pacific.
Date: 1993
Reference: PAColl-5696
Description: Slides made from Fijian images held in the Alexander Turnbull Library for the exhibition "Heart of Fiji" (National Library gallery 20 March to 19 June 1993). There is also a sequence of slides taken by photographer, Julia Brooke-White, of events which took place during the opening of the exhibition. Arrangement: Slides at PA12-1510 to PA12-1511 'Heart of Fiji' was an exhibition which was held in the National Library of New Zealand, Wellington, between 20 March and 19 June 1993. It was based on photographs of Fiji taken by the anthropologist Arthur Maurice Hocart between 1909 and 1914. Quantity: 40 b&w original transparency/ies.
Nga Kupu Korero working file (III)
Date: [1990-1991]
From: Simpson, Mīria, 1922-2002: Collection
Reference: 2002-379-274
Description: Four folders (1) Bay of Plenty; (2) Herald - Bunbury; (3) Port Nicholson; and (4) Waikato - Manukau 'Nga Kupu Korero: People of the Treaty speak' exhibition held at the National Library Gallery in 1992, which toured New Zealand. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Richard Dell - Papers
Date: 1957-2002
From: Dell, Miriam Patricia (Dame), 1924-2022: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-11638-18
Description: Papers relating to career of Richard Dell, includes correspondence, notes for a CV and a certificate electing him a fellow of the Royal Society of New Zealand (1961). Also a certificate registering a star in his name (2002). Quantity: 1 folder(s).
National Library of New Zealand: Haka! speaking with every move. An exhibition at the N...
Date: 2011-2012
From: Ephemera relating to the National Library of New Zealand
By: National Library of New Zealand. Auckland
Reference: Eph-A-NATIONAL-LIBRARY-2011-01
Description: Brochure handed out at an exhibition in Auckland consists of 6 detachable postcards, folded concertina-style. The postcards show reproductions of photographs from the Alexander Turnbull Library's Photographic Archive. Most show groups performing haka, but one is a portrait of All Black and first National Librarian Geoffrey Thomas Alley. Quantity: 1 Other printed ephemera item(s). Physical Description: Offset prints on perforated card strip 185 x 980 mm, folded to 185 x 140 mm. Provenance: Donated by Janet McFadden, Wellington, in 2016.
Exhibition prints created by Suite Tirohanga Ltd
Date: 2019-2020
From: Westra, Ans, 1936-2023: Photographs
Reference: Series-6774
Description: Exhibition prints created between 2019 and 2020 from photographs taken by Ans Westra between 1960 and 1964, 1979, and in 2005.The prints were created by Ans Westra's agent Suite Tirohanga Ltd, for display in the New Zealand of National Library exhibitions 'Pūkana: Moments in Māori performance' and 'Mīharo Wonder: 100 Years of the Alexander Turnbull Library'. Photographs predominantly depict Māori people or Māori events. The Pukana and Miharo exhibitions were first held at New Zealand of National Library in 2019-2020 and 2021. The Pukana exhibition was later shown at Te Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History May to August 2021 and included a local component. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 5 b&w original photographic print(s). 2 b&w copy photographic print(s). 1 colour copy photographic print(s). Physical Description: Photographic prints Processing information: The series reference number was changed from Series-6708-4 to Series-6774 in December 2021.
Ephemera relating to the National Library of New Zealand
Date: 2001-2005
From: Ephemera donated to and collected by the Alexander Turnbull Library from 2020
By: National Library of New Zealand
Reference: Eph-A-AUGUST-SEPTEMBER-2020/09
Description: Comprises ephemera relating to the National Library of New Zealand. Most material is undated. Includes: Fold-out card pamphlet listing National Library brand values, essence, and personality; Māori Resources and Services fact sheet brochure, June 2002; Children's Literature Collections fact sheet brochure, August 2001; Index New Zealand fact sheet, July 2001; National Library Gallery brochure advertising the exhibition "Kahungunu Ka Moe... Ka Puta... Te Hongonga Māreikura", 9 March to 9 June 2002; National Library Gallery exhibitions and events brochure, 11 April to 22 June 2003; National Library Gallery brochure advertising the exhibition "Dance of the Peacocks", 19 November 2003 to 21 March 2004; National Library Gallery exhibitions and events brochure, 8 April to 18 July 2004; National Library Gallery exhibitions and events brochure, 8 April to 3 July 2005. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s) containing nine pieces of ephemera.
Papers relating to Nga Kupu Korero exhibition
Date: [1991]
From: Simpson, Mīria, 1922-2002: Collection
Reference: 2002-379-161
Description: Clippings, `Exhibition quotes, nga korero' and two copies of `Te Puna matauranga' (v3, n1 Feb 1991) 'Nga Kupu Korero: People of the Treaty speak' exhibition held at the National Library Gallery in 1992, which toured New Zealand. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
06 Exhibitions and projects
Date: [1980-2002]
From: Simpson, Mīria, 1922-2002: Collection
Reference: Series-3400
Description: Includes material relating to Nga Kupu Korero exhibition (1990-1991), the Ana Hato Deane Waretini sound recording and the Carnell exhibition
Nga Kupu Korero working file (II)
Date: [1990-1991]
From: Simpson, Mīria, 1922-2002: Collection
Reference: 2002-379-273
Description: 'Nga Kupu Korero: People of the Treaty speak' exhibition held at the National Library Gallery in 1992, which toured New Zealand. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Transfers: To Photographic Archive - Slide of portrait of William Woon from locket in Taranaki Museum.
Personal papers
Date: 1996
From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-8752-031
Description: Papers cover material relating to the Chatham Islands Moriori; the abandonment of the biography of Peter Fraser; progress on the Janet Frame biography; reviews and other papers relating to the publication of the Frank Sargeson biography; the history of Catholics in New Zealand; the need for funding by fellowships etc; speech notes at various functions; correspondence with family, friends and colleagues; re health. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Working file (a)
Date: [1991-1992]
From: Simpson, Mīria, 1922-2002: Collection
Reference: 2002-379-255
Description: Inward and outward correspondence, notes, drafts etc relating to work Simpson did on the Treaty of Waitangi, including an exhibition in Whakatane; some correspondents entered in the Name field Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Various artists :[Set of 9 cards issued for Treasures in Trust exhibition]. National Li...
By: National Library of New Zealand
Reference: E-498-005-a/013-a
Description: Cards of images which were exhibited in 'Treasures in Trust' exhibition to celebrate 75th anniversary of the Alexander Turnbull Library in 1995. Includes: Samuel Butler "Self portrait" c 1873; William Fox "Birdseye view of Waitoi (Picton)" 1848; Charles Heaphy "Kauri forest, Wairoa River, Kaipara" 1839; Frank Hurley "The SS Endurance tilted by ice pressure" 1915; A J Cooper "Ahi Raranga, Mohaka" 1861; George Raper "The emu" 1788-1790; Charles Heaphy "Mount Egmont from the southward" 1840; William Strutt "A group I once saw in Maoriland, New Plymouth" 1856; "Book of Hours" Besancon, France, 1555. Quantity: 9 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on cards.. Physical Description: Offset prints on greetings cards
Personal papers
Date: 1997
From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-8752-032
Description: Correspondence with family, friends, colleagues and publishers; obituaries, speeches; papers re travel to Britain and USA as part of research for the Janet Frame biography; Waitangi Tribunal material re Chatham Islands; further material relating to the Sargeson biography; history of the Catholic Church in New Zealand; health matters; National Library exhibition "Lo! I am an ox" Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Various artists :[Set of 9 cards issued for Treasures in Trust exhibition]. National Li...
By: National Library of New Zealand
Reference: E-498-005/013
Description: Cards of images which were exhibited in 'Treasures in Trust' exhibition to celebrate 75th anniversary of the Alexander Turnbull Library in 1995. Includes: Samuel Butler "Self portrait" c 1873; William Fox "Birdseye view of Waitoi (Picton)" 1848; Charles Heaphy "Kauri forest, Wairoa River, Kaipara" 1839; Frank Hurley "The SS Endurance tilted by ice pressure" 1915; A J Cooper "Ahi Raranga, Mohaka" 1861; George Raper "The emu" 1788-1790; Charles Heaphy "Mount Egmont from the southward" 1840; William Strutt "A group I once saw in Maoriland, New Plymouth" 1856; "Book of Hours" Besancon, France, 1555. Quantity: 9 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on cards.. Physical Description: Offset prints on greetings cards