Browse Collections (62 total)

The phrase 'Make it New' is frequently used in defining a key feature of modernism – its novelty – and is often regarded as influential and…

This collection has been compiled from examples held in the Hocken collections. They are a sample of designs typical of the period 1870-1950. Many…

A collection of lantern slides used for cinema advertising.

Lantern slides are hand-drawn, painted, or photographic images on glass, intended for…

The Hocken holds the pre-eminent collection of John Kinder photographs in New Zealand. Gifted to the Library in 1922 by the artist's niece, Olga…

A sample of the works by John Turnbull Thomson (1821-1884) held in Hocken Collections.

A sample of images relating to the history of the University of Otago. This project was the result of a collaboration among the University of Otago…

"E kore e ngaro; te kakano i ruia mai i Ra' iatea.
I shall never be lost; the seed that was sown from Ra' iatea."

The image of a waka en passage…

In 2013 the School of Pharmacy at the University of Otago celebrates its 50th Jubilee, a milestone that also represents 50 years of a degree…

Examples of twentieth century food packaging from the Hocken Collections.

Posters from exhibitions in the gallery of the Hocken Collections.

This is a sample of ephemera from the Hocken Collections.

Discoveries of new places, customs and climates always fascinate. While few of us possess the stamina, courage or funds to undertake marvellous or…

This showcase offers a representational sample of the pictures that Dr T. M. Hocken gave in trust for the people of New Zealand. At the time of his…

Botanists rely on floras, and apothecaries on herbals for the critical task of plant identification. Gardeners need practical advice as well as…

On 28 November 1520, Magellan sailed through the straits that would bear his name into the great expansive waters he dubbed ‘Mar Pacifico’. His…

Examples of the songsters by colonial-era lyricist and satirical wit Charles R. Thatcher held at Hocken Collections.

On 7 February 1812, Charles Dickens was born in Portsmouth, England. As a consequence, world-wide celebrations have taken place in 2012, the…

Botany is a 21st century subject built on a rich heritage contributed to and developed by many. Although botany was taught at the University of Otago…