Harry Edgar Nicholls papers

Descriptive Data

Archives IdentifierBL001Date Range1876-1958DescriptionThis collection is comprised of papers and photos covering the employment history of Harry Edgar Nicholls (born: 5 November 1857, died: 19 November 1938). This collection was donated by the Nicholls family, and includes some items compiled after his death.

Harry Edgar Nicholls was appointed as a Clerk at Queens Wharf for the Wellington City Corporation in 1876. In 1885 he was appointed as an Accountant and Cashier for the Wellington Harbour Board and in 1908 was appointed as an Acting Secretary and Chief Executive Officer. In 1924 he retired from the Wellington Harbour Board.

The collection includes ephemeral items like photographs, correspondence, newspaper clippings, memorandums of employment and deeds of release.Quantity (Linear Metres)0.2AccrualsNone expectedMediumLoose papersSystem of ArrangementCollection was grouped into sections by the Nicholls family prior to transfer:
- Portrait of H E Nicholls;
- Miscellaneous documents related to Wellington Harbour Board;
- Wellington Harbour Board Farewell for H E Nicholls;
- Wellington Harbour Board year book (1921) and Photographs;
- Employment documents for H E Nicholls;
- Memorial Document, 1924Collection TypeCommunity archives

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Related Agencies

Controlling or Creating AgencyNicholls FamilyRelationship Date Range1938-2020

Related Agencies

Controlling or Creating AgencyHarry Edgar NichollsRelationship Date Range1876-1938

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Harry Edgar Nicholls papers