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Accidents: General: Kaimai Tunnel disaster, 1964-1970

 File
Identifier: Arch 1072/1/1/7

Scope and Contents

Photographs taken following the Kaimai Tunnel collapse, near Tauranga on the North Island, including those of the entrance to the tunnel and of victims being rescued by the emergency services.

Additional photographs show victims recovering in hospital and portraits of their families.

Dates

  • Creation: 1964-1970

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The Christchurch Star collection is currently in the process of being described, and only certain sub-series and items are available for access. These records will continue to be updated as more of the collection is described.

This collection is held off-site, please contact us for more information on how to access this collection.

Conditions Governing Use

Access to this file is not restricted but please be aware that some photographs show injured victims who have been in accidents.

Extent

1 Envelopes (19 Photographic prints)

Language of Materials

English

Physical Location

ANZC Archives - Box Arch 1072/1/1/7-9

Physical Description

Black and white photographs with text on reverse. Image of a map.

Repository Details

Part of the Christchurch City Libraries Archives Repository

Contact:
Tūranga
60 Cathedral Square
Central City
Christchurch Canterbury 8011 New Zealand