Burnett family

Date: [ca 1880-2002]

By: Olsson family

Reference: PA-Group-00309

Description: Photographs and mounted historical documents relating to the Olsson and Burnett families, ca 1880s-2002 Source of title - Title supplied by Library Accompanying material - Background information on the collection and family in Photographic Archive back file Quantity: 4 album(s). Physical Description: Photograph albums Provenance: Donated by Mr B & Mrs M Olsson, Peka Peka, and Mr A Olsson, Wellington, 2003 Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-1236 : Olsson family : Papers.

Date: 1871

By: Allen, George Frederic, 1837-1929

Reference: Plans-80-1269

Description: Shows plan for library and dining room Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - This drawing to be returned to G F Allen Architect St Hill Street Quantity: 1 plan(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour drawing

Date: 1871

By: Allen, George Frederic, 1837-1929

Reference: Plans-80-1266

Description: Plan view of the ground floor Quantity: 1 plan(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour drawing

Date: 1866

By: Allen, George Frederic, 1837-1929

Reference: Plans-80-1267

Description: Plan view of the house Quantity: 1 plan(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing

Date: 1870

By: Allen, George Frederic, 1837-1929

Reference: Plans-80-1265

Description: Site plan showing the placement of a house within its garden, surrounding vegetation and driveway Quantity: 1 plan(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing

Date: 1871

By: Allen, George Frederic, 1837-1929

Reference: Plans-80-1268

Description: Shows elevation of arches. Also includes notes regarding mouldings etc. Quantity: 1 plan(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing

Date: 1850-1884

By: Burnett family

Reference: MS-Papers-4773

Description: There are two groups of letters, those of George Burnett and those of his brother James Burnett. George Burnett letters from the Victory at sea and shortly after his arrival in Auckland, 1850-1851, includes a letter-diary of the voyage. James Burnett letters from Auckland, Whangarei, Nelson and Grey River area. The latter 1860-1861 when he accompanied von Haast on his West Coast expedition. Also a letter written by Martha Jane Burnett (wife of James) dated 4 Sep 1852 in which she describes the voyage of the Joseph Fletcher, 1852. Includes family tree showing the descendants of James Burnett (1785-1851) and his wife Barbara Johnston (d 1861) George Burnett arrived on the Victory in Jan 1851 at Auckland. His younger brother James, a surveyor, arrived on the Joseph Fletcher at Auckland, Oct 1852, accompanied by his mother, 2 sisters, and brother William. The family were originally from Ovington, Northumberland and settled at Whangarei. James accompanied von Haast on his West Coast expedition in 1860 Quantity: 4 folder(s). 0.04 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss & printed matter (some photocopies)

Date: 2008

From: New Zealand Century Farm and Station Program :New Zealand Century Farm and Station Award applications

Reference: MS-Papers-9389-09

Description: The papers consist of: Application form submitted by Roy Burnett; history of the poperty; land documents; photographs. See MS-Papers-9389-31 for published summary & photographs. The original family member to acquire the land was George Burnett who purchased 286 acres at Bayswater which he named `Pinky Hill' referring to the battle of that name in Scotland (later renamed Waipuna). George farmed the property until his death in 1945. His son Fletcher then purchased the property and in 1972 his son Roy went into partnership with him for 6 years and then Roy Fletcher Burnett and his wife Nancy became the owners in 1978. In 2008 their son David and his wife Suzie became partners creating a 4 way partnership. In 2008 the property was awarded the New Zealand Century Farm and Station award to mark over 100 years of continuous ownership by one family. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescript (some photocopies)

Date: 1900 - 1920

By: Burnett, Benjamin Ward, 1884-1975

Reference: PAColl-8525

Description: Photographs relating to Onedia Farm, including the homestead and its interiors. Arrangement: Negatives at 1/2-065765 to 1/2-065766, 1/2-065768 to 065771, 1/2-065773, 1/2-065806 to 065818 Quantity: 29 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Film negatives

Date: 1870

By: Allen, George Frederic, 1837-1929

Reference: Plans-80-1012

Description: Shows plan for ground and first floor Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - dated: Nov 2 1870; bottom right - G F Allen Architect Freemasons Ha[ll] Wanganui Quantity: 1 plan(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour drawing

Date: 1829-1956

By: Burnett family

Reference: MS-Papers-1454

Description: Collection consists correspondence, diaries, ledgers and legal documents covering a wide range of topics relating to the Burnett family in England, America and New Zealand. Subjects featured in collection materials include: - business, legal and family matters, especially relating to Utica, Cincinnati, London and Whanganui - abolition and the anti-slavery movement (Cornelius Burnett Snr and his sons were members of the Underground Railroad in Cincinnati, Ohio) - American politics, education and human rights, including slavery, the Civil War and the Mexican War - the confectionary and bakery trade in the United States and New Zealand - religion, spiritualism and churches - music, drama and comedy performances (including theatre programmes) - property, land ownership, conveyances and deeds - farming and farm management - domestic service, wages, employees and tenants - shipping voyages, migration and international travel - the New Zealand Wars in Taranaki and Whanganui - the First World War (including nursing, training camps, the home front) - health, illness, epidemics (cholera, smallpox, flu or influenza) Source of title - Supplied title Whanganui Regional Museum holds handwritten copies of correspondence made by Cornelius Burnett (1805.360.2 LETTERS), the diaries of Joseph Augustus Hornsby Burnett and Cornelius Burnett (1975.83 DIARIES) as well as a deed, photographs and family items. Joseph Burnett and Mary Ann (née Burnett) emigrated from England to America circa 1830, and then to New Zealand in 1856 with their children Cornelius, Josephine Augusta, Alfred, and Emma. They had lived in Oneida County, New York State, known as a centre of the abolitionist movement, and in Cincinnati where they were involved with the Underground Railroad, helping runaway enslaved people. In Wanganui they opened a confectionery and bakery. From 1870 they lived at 'Oneida' homestead and farm property (also known as Trenton House), in Fordell, east of Whanganui. Quantity: 116 folder(s). 2 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter Finding Aids: Inventory available. Processing information: Record updated 1 August 2023 with additional information on the Burnett family and the content of the collection materials.

Date: 1870

By: Allen, George Frederic, 1837-1929

Reference: Plans-80-1013

Description: Shows detail of south-west elevation and south-east elevation Inscriptions: bottom right - G F Allen Architect & surveyor. Freemasons Hall Wanganui; Recto - centre - John Ran[kin], George Blackie, Andrew McFarlane, John ferry. October 25.1870 Quantity: 1 plan(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour drawing

Date: [1880-2002]

From: Olsson family :Photograph albums

By: Olsson family

Reference: PA1-f-266

Description: Photographs and historical documents chronicling the establishment of a branch of the Olsson family in New Zealand and its later link with the Burnett family. Begins with the arrival from Sweden and settlement of Hans Olsson in 1871; he became a toll collector in the Manawatu Gorge, 1891 until early 1900s. Shows the contemporary Gorge area. Includes photographs of wife Anna Stina (nee Stenberg) and their two sons Alfred and Joseph Gottfred. Among these are school photographs and later home in Woodville. Documents Alfred Olsson's overseas service as rifleman in the New Zealand Rifle Brigade during World War I. Contains images of his marriage to Louisa Emma Lacey and their life together in Woodville from 1920s to late 1940s. Includes photographs of Alfred and Emma's children: Bertram Henry, Arthur Leslie and Edna Louisa Olsson. Shows family home in Woodville. Contains photographs of Bert Olsson as a young man and his involvement with the Young People's Fellowship and his marriage to Monica Burnett at the Terrace Congregational Church, Wellington in 1944. Shows house in Fairlie Terrace and children: Waveney Helen, Derek Arnold and Janet during 1940s and 1950s. Also includes photographs taken in England and Scotland during Monica and Bert's visit there in 1953. Shows later holidays with family and friends, as well as later home in Devonport until 2001 when Monica and Bert moved to Peka Peka property. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Dark blue album with gold metallic corners on front cover and title in gold letters, 35 x 36.5cm

Date: 1870

By: Allen, George Frederic, 1837-1929

Reference: Plans-80-1014

Description: Shows detail of north-east and north-west elevations Inscriptions: bottom right - G F Allen Architect & surveyor. Freemasons Hall Wanganui; Recto - bottom left - October 8. 1870 Quantity: 1 plan(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour drawing

Date: 1878

By: Allen, George Frederic, 1837-1929

Reference: Plans-80-1015

Description: Shows detail of elevation Inscriptions: bottom right - G F Allen Architect & surveyor. Freemasons Hall Wanganui, November 1878 Quantity: 1 plan(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour drawing

Date: Jan-May 1892

By: Burnett, Henry Brown (Rev), 1836-1912

Reference: MS-Papers-7909

Description: Transcription of diary kept by Rev Henry Beaumont Burnett while in Wellington beginning with his preparation for a voyage from New Zealand to England on the `Euterpe' in 1892 and the voyage itself. He describes visiting his family in Westport prior to sailing on 15 January and wrote fairly regularly though not daily in his diary of events at sea, his physical condition, land passed, port visited, the weather and related matters. He suffered from asthma and sea sickness. Source of title - Supplied Other - Two microfilm copies of the original diary are available at MS-Copy-Micro-0291 and Micro-MS-0115 Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by the Maritime Museum of San Diego, per Mr Mark Allen, Dec 2003

Date: [ca 1880s-2002]

From: Olsson family :Photograph albums

By: Olsson family

Reference: PA1-f-269

Description: Photographs and historical documents relating to the Burnett and Tassell families, ca 1880s-2002. Contains photographs of James and Martha Jane Burnett (nee Fletcher) who arrived in New Zealand in 1852. Show views of Ovington, Northumberland where they lived previously. Includes images of some of their descendants, such as Hubert Burnett, who married Edith Boor. Includes photographs of Eric Arnold Burnett in military uniform, World War I; his wife Gertrude Florence Tassell, and their daughters: Monica Edith, Patricia Frances and Barbara Joyce. Also shows Monica working in Tadmor gardens near Nelson during World War II. The later photographs of Patricia Frances Burnett show her husband Lewis Milner Robinson, as well as their children, grandchildren and friends. Some of the images were taken in Ovalau, Fiji, where Lewis was teaching. The segment relating to Barbara Joyce Burnett contains photographs of her childhood, early adulthood and her wedding in 1954 to Glen Struan Robertson, as well as their children and grandchildren. The album also includes photographs of the following people: Elfrida (Frida) Helen Burnett; Mary (Molly) Burnett and her children John Bruce Kay and Janet Mary Kay; Leonard G Boor; Charles and sister Celia Tassell, as well as Charles' grand-daughter Heather Joy Williams. Shows other English Tassell relatives. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Dark blue album with gold metallic corners on front cover and title in gold letters, 35 x 36.5cm

Date: Dec 2002

From: Olsson family : Papers

Reference: MSX-6803

Description: Family trees for the Olsson and Burnett families by Bertram and Monica Olsson and checked by Arthur Olsson and Janet Millar; with introduction by Bertram Olsson Quantity: 1 volume(s).

Date: 7 Aug 1888

From: Harding, William James, 1826-1899: Negatives of Wanganui district

Reference: 1/4-004695-G

Description: Photograph taken by the studio of William James Harding, Wanganui. Source of descriptive information - Negative register and inscriptions on negative Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative, 4.25 x 3.25 inches

Date: [betweeen 1870-1889]

From: Harding, William James, 1826-1899: Negatives of Wanganui district

Reference: 1/4-006017-G

Description: Photograph taken by the studio of William James Harding, Whanganui. Source of descriptive information - Negative register and inscriptions on negative Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative, 4.25 x 3.25 inches