te Ua, Hetekia Te Kani-a-Takirau Kerekere Tuhoe, 1892-1966

Date: 1959-1976

From: Fowler, Leo, 1902-1976: Papers and photographs

Reference: 77-014-1/19A

Description: Papers relating to Maoritanga including research papers, articles, correspondence and stories. Includes whakatauki (proverbs), a poem/song called "The Song of Maoritanga," an article about Maori education and educators' attitudes to the cultural heritage of Maori youth, a Maori Land Court interim decision on Raharuhi Rukupo delivered at Gisborne 19 Sep 1975, some notes about moemoea (dreams) and their interpretation within the Maori culture, an article by Fowler titled "The teaching of Maori in schools," papers relating to the significance of tukutuku patterns for Ngati Porou and other articles relating to various topics including Wharepuni [sleeping houses], a Maori almanac (re: fishing and planting), a draft story of "The taniwha of Tuparoa" and some loose papers relating to Fowler's autobiography. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1999-2000 - 01 Oct 1999 - 09 Apr 2000

By: Hakaraia, Libby, active 1999

Reference: OHColl-0580

Description: The interviews cover the lives and experiences of these two well-known Maori broadcasters. Access Contact - See oral history librarian Abstracted by - Libby Hakaraia Awards/funding - Award in Oral History Interviewer(s) - Libby Hakaraia Quantity: 9 C60 cassette(s). 2 printed abstract(s). 2 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete.

Date: 1957-1974

From: Fowler, Leo, 1902-1976: Papers and photographs

Reference: 77-014-3/09B

Description: Story drafts, research papers, precis of radio recordings and correspondence. Includes notes on whaling, articles by Leo Fowler on Te Kooti, Polynesian festival, and manuscripts of "Bethlehem on Paekak," "The taniwha of Tuparoa" and "In the beginning was darkness". Includes a copy of a letter from Fowler to H Te Kani Te Ua regarding Hinematioro, and the precis of radio recordings are relating to Te Kaha and Rotorua. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1920-1954]

From: Ramsden, George Eric Oakes, 1898-1962 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0196-387/4

Description: Comprises souvenir of St Paul's (Anglican) Memorial Church, Putiki from Kingi Ihaka (1953); editorial, `The Maori as coloniser'; `A Maori carved house for Wellington and appeal leaflets; notes, some sidelights and happenings at Rotorua by H te Kani; `A Proposal to preserve racial harmony in NZ by the formation of an information division for the Dept of Maori Affairs' prepared by G K Koea and H D B Dansey (1953); letter from Tainui Maori Trust Board to the Prime Minister re securing visit from the Queen (1954); programme, Ngati Poneke Young Maori Club (1953); ANZ Bank ledger note (1953); invitation from the Queen and the Duke to King Koroki, the Tainui and all associated tribes to Turangawaewae Marae (1953); `He Pukapuka whakamaharatanga na te iwi Maori ki te Piriwa Kaunihera', a draft petition to the Privy Council, probably re land rights with Kingi Tawhiao stamps (?1930s); notes re Turangawaewae, King Koroki and the Queen's visit, and programme for the royal visit to Turangawaewae (1953) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1946-1960

From: Fowler, Leo, 1902-1976: Papers and photographs

Reference: 77-014-6/17

Description: Research papers including typescript draft of preface to `The Tomahawk and the testament'; notes about Te Kooti and hauhauism; duplicates of some material in 77-014-6/16; list of recordings at Whakato meeting house, Manutuke; `A New look at Te Kooti'; agreement of title for Waerenga-a-Hika block to missionaries (1859); and `Place names associated with the canoes...East Coast and eastern Bay of Plenty' (cyclostyled) (1950s). Language - some Maori place names and waka names Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1957-1976

From: Fowler, Leo, 1902-1976: Papers and photographs

Reference: 77-014-2/01E

Description: Loose papers relating to The Road to Whangara [book] includes notes relating to East Coast Maori history, place names and whakapapa. Includes correspondence from H Te Kani Te Ua relating to Ngati Kanohi whakapapa [typewritten copy of letter] and an incomplete draft of a letter by Fowler written on The Remuera Book Exchange letterhead, which names Fowler as the proprietor and is dated 1976. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Two black and white photographic prints one of a group of Maori sitting on a shady bank by a car with an unidentified Maori woman in the foreground, and the photograph is of three Maori men inside a carved meeting house iwth microphones, so possibly being recorded for a broadcast.

Date: [1951-1959]

From: Ramsden, George Eric Oakes, 1898-1962 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0196-387/3

Description: Comprises letters from Sampal, possibly of the Embassy of India, Wellington (1953); from Russ of Peter Huston Pty Ltd, Sydney (1954); from Tai of Rotorua (1954); from H te Kani (1951); from Mahi and Owen Walsh of Hawera (1954); from Frances Winiata of Onehunga; from Bp J Liston (1954); from T T Daymond of Porirua Pa with invitation to a Workers' Banquet (1954); from a friend at the Australian Govt Trade Commission, Colombo (12957); from Hera of Frankton; from Ian Nicholson of Wellington re St Ronan's Terrace and Leithen Street (1953); from T E Y Seddon to the editor of `Dominion' re Historic Places Trust and St Paul's Cathedral (1956); from Tui of Takapuna (1954); from Ida and Bill Stewart of Keri Keri (1959); from ?Ivy, possibly of Auckland; from Florence T S of Oregon (1959) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1956-1961

From: Fowler, Leo, 1902-1976: Papers and photographs

Reference: 77-014-1/02D

Description: Correspondence, Maori waiata and research papers relating to Maori performing arts, song lists and photographic prints. Includes a copy of a letter from Leo Fowler to the publisher Collins relating to the manuscript for his novel "Brown Conflict" which was published in 1959, also a copy of a letter to P Panapa in Tokoroa from Fowler, and a copy of a letter from H Te Kani Te Ua relating to an upcoming hui and the marae committee giving Fowler special rights in regards to recording the event [details unknown as to which event]. Also includes a copy of a poem "He Maoritanga" and the lyrics and research notes relating to the patere "Whangaramai-i-Tawhiti" and the dust jacket for "Ancient voyagers in the Pacific" by Andrew Sharp. Photographic prints include one of an unidentified baby and unidentified woman outside a suburban house ca. 1950s, and one of Leo Fowler sitting on a couch with two unidentified women and an unidentified man ca. 1960s, a small colour print of a group [possibly military] lined up on an unidentified field with a crowd present, and a black and white print of two boys in swimming costumes and sunhats bathing outside a suburban house in Beatty Bros metal washtubs [possibly Fowler's children?]. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Photographic prints (3 black and white, 1 colour)

Date: 1902-1944

From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Further papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7575-001

Description: Contains letters from family members regarding family affairs Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss

Date: 1927-1966

From: Fowler, Leo, 1902-1976: Papers and photographs

Reference: 77-014-3/11

Description: Mostly handwritten research notes and miscellaneous papers. Includes a draft of "Peculiar pilgrimage: a memory of William Bauke" by Leo Fowler. A copy of a letter Fowler wrote to Dame Te Atairangikaahu which mentions various members of the kahui ariki/Kingitanga, and an obituary of Hetekia Te Kani te Ua. Also includes three colour photographic prints of what appears to be a model Maori village [taken 1970] Quantity: 1 folder(s). Three colour photographic prints, 1970.

Date: [ca 1961]

From: Fowler, Leo, 1902-1976: Papers and photographs

Reference: 77-014-1/17

Description: Papers relating mainly to East Coast Maori history, place names, waiata [songs] and whakatauki. Includes a poem which begins "Ask of us. What is our Maoritanga?..." and a waiata which mentions Koroki, Tainui and Waikato. Research notes and articles about Te Kaha and waka history and place names for the East Coast and Eastern Bay of Plenty. A letter [carbon copy] from Te Kani Te Ua relating to the meeting house at Whakato Marae. A document relating to the propietors of Mangatu, nos 1,3 & 4 blocks. Some wartime waiata from World War One and World War Two including one composed by Apirana Ngata in 1916 titled Te Wiwi Nati, and an impromptu tangi chanted by a father who had lost a son in 1945. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1948

From: Ramsden, George Eric Oakes, 1898-1962 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0196-203

Description: Consists of letters to Ramsden from - Hoeroa Marumaru (1 Jun 1948) , reconsidering his resignation from Public Service, accounts of Huis, Maori church and political matters Janine Laguesse (2 Jun 1948), sending their bulletin, Mar edition - Dan King (4 Jun 1948), [Api-rana Ngata] grief-stricken at loss of his wife. Discusses the nominations for the coming elections, (part. Ngata's views on the subject). Refers to John Grace. Maori politics - Zilla [Purcell] (4 Jun 1948) enquiring about her ring. Refers to Inia Te Wiata - Eric Ramsden to Mlle Laguesse (30 Jun 1948), referring to `Maoritanga Recognised' - which deals with the details of Sir Apirana Ngata's then recent honorary doctorate, bestowed upon him by the University of NZ. Refers to Sir P Buck. Invitation for the Societe to be represented at the Pacific Science Congress - Bishop of Wellington to J R Smith (5 Jul 1948), sending a copy of his speech (to be delivered to the Diocesan Synod) to the Evening Post. Refers to his address - Allen curnow (Christchurch 12 Jul 1948), referring to his latest play and personal news - H Te Kaui Te Ua (20 Jul 1948) re daughter in hospital. Is thinking of moving from Tower House. Mention of Bishop Williams' dictionary - Ngata has small criticism to make. Genealogies. Taps? to Te Kaui Te Ua (telegram) (18 Aug 1948). Quotes bible, warns not to offend further, on the back is Te Kaui Te Ua's reply: calls Bible quotations "vain and stupid", tells taps? the devil will get him if he's not careful Te Kaui Te Ua re mother passing away, is having trouble with the Covenant Commonwealth Sect - they will not let him bring her home. Is returning courtesies to other tribes) Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1950

From: Ramsden, George Eric Oakes, 1898-1962 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0196-211

Description: Consists of literary, business and personal correspondence to Ramsden Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0189-051B

Description: Notes on songs and indexes to collections of songs - Miscellaneous material collected re Maori songs - Includes lists of songs appearing in John White's `Ancient History of the Maori' `Notes for songs Taranaki Coast' by S P Smith - list of songs appearing in Journal of the Polynesian Society - Notes from volume by Te Matorohanga Also includes a letter from Te Kani Te Ua to Ngata about local (Gisborne) Maori affairs and proceedings of hui Relationship complexity - See Nga Moteatea I-IV

Date: 5 Oct 1948 - 22 Dec 1948

From: Ramsden, George Eric Oakes, 1898-1962 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0196-204

Description: Consists of literary, business and personal correspondence to Ramsden Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 3 Sep 1950 - 28 Oct 1950

From: Ramsden, George Eric Oakes, 1898-1962 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0196-210

Description: Consists of literary, business and personal correspondence to Ramsden Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1950

From: Ramsden, George Eric Oakes, 1898-1962 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0196-208

Description: Consists of literary, business and personal correspondence to Ramsden Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1951

From: Ramsden, George Eric Oakes, 1898-1962 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0196-213

Description: Consists of literary, business and personal correspondence Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: [1930]-2000

By: te Ua, Hetekia Te Kani-a-Takirau Kerekere Tuhoe, 1892-1966

Reference: MS-Group-0918

Description: Comprises two copies of William Greenwood's `The Upraised hand', 1942 and 1980; the 1942 edition is heavily annotated and both copies have insertions; also personal correspondence with family and friends, correspondence relating to the various organisations te Ua was involved with and on general concerns Also includes notes on `The Upraised hand' and on the correspondence by Henare te Ua Source of title - Supplied Relationship complexity - See TAPUHI for further records relating to Hetekia Te Kani-a-Takirau Kerekere Tuhoe Quantity: 4 folder(s). 2 volume(s). 0.06 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter Finding Aids: See Back file for detailed listing of whole collection.

Date: 1954

From: Ramsden, George Eric Oakes, 1898-1962 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0196-224

Description: Consists of literary, business and personal correspondence to Ramsden Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.