Photographs from Margaret (Peg) Dewes papers
Listing for the photographs in the Margaret (Peg) Dewes papers, a selection of images have been digitised of renowned pianist Lili Kraus taken by Margaret (Peg) Dewes.
DEW_0018: Photos
1940s
1. 1946; Lili Kraus, Auckland Town Hall (2 photos - [DEW_0018/1 & 1a]).
2. 1946; Lili Kraus, Nelson (4 photos - [DEW_0018/2]).
3. 1946; reproduction of signed photo, “To most understanding, courageous, sweet beloved Jean” L.K. 21.xi.46”.
4. 1946 (?); photo of Lili Kraus at the piano. [DEW_0018/4]
5. 1947; Lili Kraus (possibly Cambridge Music School?).
6. 1947; Cambridge Music School, “Lili. Fancy dress – final night party after 1947 Music School” – Taken by Irene Jensen. [DEW_0018/6]
7. 1947 (January); Lois Manning, Mr. Coleman, Lili Kraus, Otto Mandl, Ruth Mandl; taken at “Narbethong” (aboriginal word meaning ‘cheery / happy’), the farm in Tirau (2 photos).
8. 1947 (January); Lili Kraus (with horse), “Narbethong” (Tirau) (2 photos). [DEW_0018/8]
9. 1947; Michael Mandl, Lili’s son; Riding horse, at “Narbethong” (Tirau).
DEW_0019 -1947 (16th-18th June); Folio of photos, signed, “To dear Goldon, my brother in the Spirit. Lili Kraus. Tirau, 16th, 17th, 18th of June, 1947” (2 photos).
DEW_0020 - Unknown date; Photo of Lili Kraus, annotation on back states: “Plaits photo Taken by Brian Brake”.
DEW_0021 - Unknown date; Framed photo of Lili Kraus, signed, “To Mrs Florence Fitzgerald, with sincere good wishes, Lili Kraus”.
DEW_0022 - Unknown date; Framed photo of Lili Kraus.
DEW_0023 - Unknown date; Framed photo of Lili Kraus, annotation on back states: “Lili Kraus Brian Brake”.
DEW_0024 - Unknown date; Framed photo of Lili Kraus.
DEW_0025 1950s
1. Unknown date; Photo of Lili Kraus, annotation on back attributes photographer as Brian Brake.
2. 1958; Photos of Lili Kraus at the Dewes’ house, 156 Beerescourt Road, Hamilton (2 photos).
DEW_0026 1960s
1. 1963 (July); Photos of Lili Kraus, with umbrella (3 photos).
2. 1966; Assorted photographs of Lili Kraus at the piano. Annotation on the back of the photo labelled ‘6’ attributes the photographer to “the late Dr. Elsa Kidson of Nelson”, (9 loose photos, 1 binder / album page, 1 framed photo). Framed photo: DEW_0027
3. 1966; Lili Kraus with Albert Schweitzer (theologian, organist, writer, humanitarian, philosopher, and physician; Nobel Peace prize winner). Framed copies of same photos included with folder. Framed Photos: DEW_0028 and DEW_0029
4. Unknown date; Photo of Lili Kraus at the piano, back stamped with “PHOTO-ATELIER FAYER WIEN I, OPERNRING 6”.
5. Unknown date; Photo of Lili Kraus. Annotation on the back reads “Lili Kraus Late 1960s?”.
1970s
DEW_0030
1. 1973 (July); Box of colour slides, labelled “Kraus’ trip out East: Arkansas, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia”.
DEW_0031
2. 1973; Lili Kraus, after Hamilton concert, at ‘150’ (150 Te Rapa Road, Hamilton – The Dewes house), annotations on back name the other people in the photos: Donald Ensor (family friend, vet), Lorna’s friend (?) (2 photos)
3. 1973; Photos of Lili in Hamilton, annotated “leaving ‘150’ (150 Te Rapa Rd.)” and “Farewell at Hamilton airport, Joan Wilson, Lili, Peg Dewes (2 pupils from ’47 master class)” (2 photos).
4. 1978 (Summer); Lili Kraus, on Japan tour (2 photos).
5. Unknown date; Photos of Lili Kraus, masterclasses in America, estimated as 1980s, stamped on back with Alix Williamson’s address (Kraus’ promotional agent in America) (2 photos).
6. Unknown date; Photo of Lili Kraus riding a horse, taken at Celo Farm (America).
7. Unknown date; Assorted photos of Lili Kraus, taken by James J. Kriegsmann, NY (4 photos).
8. Unknown date; Assorted photos of Lili Kraus, her life in America, daughter Ruth (3 photos).
9. Unknown date; Lili Kraus and Mikhail Baryshnikov (Russian-American dancer), annotation on back reads: “Ballet meets music. Mikhail Baryshnikov and Mme Kraus meet at Circut (?) Hall in Dallas, Texas
10. Unknown date; Photos of Lili with family - Ruth and Fergus Pope and their children: Clara, Daniel, Frannie (3 photos).
11. Unknown date; Photos of Lili with family - Daniel, Fergus, Ruth, Lili, Vassie, Clara (Zazi) (2 photos).
12. Unknown date; Photo of Lili Kraus.
DEW_0032
1980s
1. 1983; Photo of Lili Kraus with Edward Richard Woods (Minister to the Embassy of New Zealand), Eugene Fodor (editor of a famous series of travel guides and childhood friend); William E. Tucker (Texas Christian University Chancellor). Farewell gala for Lili Kraus after her retirement from the Texas Christian State University (photo and statement from Alix Williamson).
2. Unknown date; Photo of Lili Kraus.
1990s / 2000s
1. 1992; Aerial photos of “Narbethong” “Happy House on The Hill”, Websters Road, Tirau.
2. 2002; Photo of Ruth Pope (nee Mandl).
3. 2004; Photo of Ruth and Fergus Pope.
4. Date unknown; Photo of Ruth Pope and granddaughter (Clara / Zazi)
LevelSub-seriesExtent1 box of photographs - loose photos, framed photos, slides






