Taylor, Sydney Benjamin
Dates
- Existence: 1887 - 1973
Biography
Sydney Taylor, born in Port Chalmers, was one of New Zealand's best-known press and publicity photographers. He was the first permanent photographer and cinematographer for the Government Tourist Department, from 1912 to 1925. He photographed state visits,such as that of the Prince of Wales in 1920. In 1919 and in 1921 he travelled to, and photographed, Fiji, Samoa and Rarotonga. In 1925 he became the first full-time photographer for the Otago Daily Times. He retired in 1945.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Benjamin Sydney Taylor papers
Black and white photographs of New Zealand, Rarotonga, Samoa and Fiji, taken by professional photographer Mr Benjamin Sydney Taylor. Includes correspondence, notes, official papers and other memorabilia.
Note that not all the photographs are labelled, and very few are dated.