Discover the People Behind the Photographs
Every archive is ultimately about people. The Picture Library brings individuals together across families, organisations, communities, projects and generations.
Rather than remaining isolated within individual albums, people become part of a connected visual history that can be explored throughout the MACH BASE ecosystem.
Browse by Individual
Every person may appear across multiple suites, collections, photographs, stories and historical periods while remaining linked through a single personal record.
Family
Parents, grandparents, children, extended whānau and generations connected through family history.
Community
Friends, neighbours, volunteers, clubs, marae, organisations and community leaders.
Professional
Colleagues, clients, mentors, tradespeople, business partners and project teams.
Cultural
Artists, musicians, kaumātua, performers, educators and cultural practitioners.
Historical
Earlier generations whose photographs, documents and memories continue to shape today’s archive.
Visitors
Guests, international visitors, exchange groups and friendships formed across cultures.
One Person — Many Connections
Every person record becomes a central point linking photographs, albums, stories, places and historical events throughout the Picture Library.
Photographs
Every identified photograph featuring the individual.
Stories
Personal stories, interviews, oral histories and memories.
Places
Locations connected with the person’s life and activities.
Timeline
Life events organised through time.
People Connect the Archive
The same individual may appear across many different MACH BASE suites. A single person may be connected to family history, farming, music, travel, restoration, community projects and cultural activities.
By linking those appearances together, the Picture Library creates a richer understanding of people, relationships and the lives they have lived.
Every Name Strengthens the Record
Identifying the people in historic photographs transforms anonymous images into meaningful family and community history.
