Publications

A pamphlet listing details of the centennial procession and other events celebrating the Canterbury centennial.

A history of the first 75 years of Andersons Limited, an engineering firm established in 1850. The history includes part of a 1924 address given by John Anderson, son of John Anderson (1820-1897)...

Published about 1985, this title chronicles the history of the Central Canterbury Electric Power Board prior to its merger in 1989 with the Municipal Electricity Department and the formation of...

Programme for the official opening of Abberley Park. Includes photos of civic officers, and a short history of the establishment of the park.

Listing from 1917 of old Christ's College boys serving in the First World War.

Reminiscences and local history stories on Canterbury from European settlers, published for the 50 year jubilee.

Listing of the events during the centennial year, from August 1950 to July 1951.

A small pamphlet listing the floats and showing the route of the Canterbury Centennial Floral procession.

"Before the Central Canterbury Electric Power Board went out of existence, superceded by the company, Southpower Ltd, its members resolved that its achievements should not be forgotten."

"The CCEPB...

Christchurch a city of light chronicles the history of the Municipal Electricity Department (MED) and the role electricity played in the development of Christchurch prior to the formation of...

A timeline of some Christchurch events in chronological order from 1000s to 1989.

A chronology of events in Christchurch and the surrounding Canterbury region, derived from microfilm archives of The Press at the University of Canterbury. Entries begin in January 1990 and finish in...

Booklet showing the site plan and details of 29 model houses in Wayside Street, each designed and built by different building firms. The pamphlet details furnishings, sale prices, and builders and...

Rowan Avenue, 8th - 16th March, 1958. Booklet showing the site plan and 15 floor plans of model houses on Rowan Avenue, each designed and built by different building firms. The pamphlet details...

Tender documents from the Christchurch Tramway Board, 1903, containing information, specifications and contractual conditions for contractors interested in applying to manufacture and supply...

The pamphlet contains knitting patterns, advice on packing parcels, recipes, letter writing tips, and general tips on how to support the armed forces overseas.

"Issued to consumers by the Municipal Electricity Department, Christchurch, New Zealand."

A small cook book advertising the benefits of cooking with electric appliances including recipes.

A 1914 illustrated guide to travel, activities and places in Christchurch and Canterbury. The publication includes maps.

An 1874 petition for redress of grievances from the Ngaitahu to the Parliament of New Zealand with Māori text followed by an English translation. Handwritten annotations visible on title page and...

Advertising pamphlet for the Hotel Occidental, showing views of the remodelled interiors and listing services available for guests.

An 1885 guide to history, businesses, industries, with general information about Christchurch and surrounding areas. The text includes line drawings of Christchurch buildings, and some advertising...

"The object of this pamphlet is to afford accurate information to intending emigrants on all important subjects connected with the country to which they are invited."
Published by the Provincial...

The handbook contains short histories of Canterbury and Canterbury towns, notes on local businesses and brief biographies of local notables, as well as photographs, illustrations, and a wide range of...

First two letters dated 1854 and 1857.
Letters home from Elizabeth Frances Bridge (née Hastings), her husband Charles Joseph Bridge and other family members.