Missionaries - New Zealand - Northland Region

Date: 1924 - 2023

From: Parr, Christopher, 1931-: Collection of early New Zealand material

Reference: MS-Papers-12929

Description: Comprises material relating to Christopher Parr's collection of New Zealand historical documents, including: • Information relating to New Zealand book dealings between 2004 – 2015; • A bibliography on the Wesleyan Mission; • Material relating to printing and book matters, a speech to the ExLibris Society; • Photocopies of the proclamation and invoices relating to the purchase of the proclamation; • Photocopies material relating to Hawkes Bay letters; • A small tranche of correspondence relating to book dealing; • A Dominion Museum Monograph – A Bibliography – Printed Maori to 1900, annotated by C Parr. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 box(es) 5.00 folder(s). Physical Description: Manuscripts, correspondence and printouts.

Date: 24 Jun 1858

By: Davis, Richard (Rev), 1790-1863

Reference: MS-Papers-3409

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s) (7 pages). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss

Date: 1923

By: Northlander (Firm)

Reference: Eph-C-RELIGION-CMS-1923-01

Description: Shows portrait photographs of the Rev Richard Davis, and his sons-in-law the Rev Joseph Matthews and Mr William Gilbert Puckey. There are also smaller named photographs of the descendants of Rev Joseph and Mrs Matthews, and Mr & Mrs Puckey. There is a photograph at top centre of the historic mission station at Kaitaia, and at lower centre a photograph of the interior of the old church at Kaitaia with the Rev Joseph Matthews at the altar. Mr Joseph Matthews is described as the first white man to arrive in Kaitaia (November 1832), and for 60 years its pastor. Mr Puckey was coadjutor of the Rev Joseph Matthews. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 520 x 390 mm.

Date: 22 Nov 1821

By: Williams, John, 1796-1839

Reference: MS-Papers-3307

Description: Extract from letter dated 22 Nov 1821, Bay of Islands to Mr Stokes. References to the translation of the Tahitian catechism into Maori; Kendall's plans & missionary work; Shunghee and Waikato's visit to England, etc. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (3 copies). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (photocopy)

Date: [ca 1860-1900], 1910-1936, 1962-1973

By: Williams, Charles Athol, 1899-1990

Reference: 84-225

Description: Comprise for the main part financial records of Netherton Station, together with brochures from the various companies in which Mr Williams held shares, minor accounts, and correspondence and accounts from wool brokers, and from the Whakatu Freezing Works. Also includes some reminiscences of Archibald Puckey concerning William Puckey's experiences as a missionary in Northland, and a small group of letters from Jane Williams. Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 2 box(es). 2 volume(s). 1 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, printed matter Processing information: Not yet listed

Date: 1818-1875, 2002

By: Clarke, George, 1798-1875

Reference: MS-Papers-7394

Description: Comprises transcription by Evans of letters from George Clarke to his family in Norfolk from MS-Papers-0250-11 in which Clarke describes his departure from England, arrival in New Zealand, the various ventures and programmes in which he was involved, family news and related matters Source of title - Supplied Relationship complexity - Transcribed from MS-Papers-0250-11 Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript

Date: 1829

By: Sturgeon, J V (Major), active 1820s-1830s

Reference: A-007-017

Description: Copy of a watercolour of a head and shoulders portrait of Methodist missionary of Mangungu, John Hobbs, in black frock-coat and white cravat. Inscriptions: Recto - title A copy of a watercolour in a private collection. See under reference number NON-ATL-P-0015 for details of the privately-owned original watercolour Quantity: 1 photograph(s). Physical Description: Photoprint, sepia, 105 x 83 mm on sheet 133 x 90 mm

Date: 2002-2011

From: McDonnell, Hilda Mary, active 1944-2022 :Research papers

Reference: Series-5575

Description: Comprises research notes on Anne Catherine Wilson (1802-1838), a New Zealand missionary wife. Notes compiled in four holgraph notebooks and one folder of typescripts. Also research files (in electronic format). Includes a chronology and genealogical material on the Wilson family. Includes a transcript of the surviving page of Benjamin Clarkson's daughter Clara Clarkson's diary, (1831). Quantity: 2 folder(s). 7 Electronic document(s).

Date: 1981, 1985

From: Watt, James Norwood, 1928-2018: Collection

Reference: PA12-12023

Description: Colour transparencies of interior and exterior of the Holy Trinity Church and the gravestones of Henry Williams and his wife Marianne, in Pakaraka, taken by James (Jim) Watt in 1981. One further photograph shows exterior of marae building at Te Rawhiti. Two photographs from 1985 show Moriori tree carvings and a coastal property on the Chatham Islands. Quantity: 15 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Dye coupler transparencies

Date: 31 December 1840 - 9 January 1841 - [ca 1960s-1980s]

From: Parr, Christopher, 1931-: Collection of early New Zealand material

Reference: MS-Papers-12509

Description: Comprises a letter and copy of a letter relating to the Government's intended use of the Church Missionary Society's printing press at Paihia. Letter to William Colenso from Richard Davis, Secretary of the Northern District of the Church Missionary Society, dated Waimate, 31 December 1840. Holograph copy of letter from William Colenso to Willoughby Shortland, Colonial Secretary, dated Paihia, 9 January 1841. Also includes carbon copies of typescript transcriptions of the manuscripts letters. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holographs and carbon copy typescripts. Holograph letter, ink on laid paper, watermarked with seated Britannia and "1838", bifolium, 32 x 40.3 cm. Holograph copy of letter, ink on ruled paper, 20.7 x 16.2 cm.

Date: May 1833-Dec 1834

By: Colenso, William, 1811-1899

Reference: MS-Papers-9131

Description: Holograph original of William Colenso's journal, from 31 May 1833 to 28 Jun 1834, written on the backs of opened envelopes addressed to the Collector and Comptroller of Customs at St Ives, Cornwall. Also a Typed transcript 1 May 1833 to 31 Dec 1834, a copy of which is held at 88-103-1/16. Included are a number of original poems in Colenso's hand. Source of title - Supplied by Library Quantity: 2 folder(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph, typescript

Date: 1820

By: McCrae, Alexander, 1799-1861

Reference: qMS-1172

Description: Comprises copies of McCrae's diary (pp1-24); a similar diary, extending somewhat later, and perhaps complete, with variations in the text as if both were written from some shorter memorandum (pp25-39c); parts of a sea-diary, evidently in McCrae's handwriting describing the voyage of the `Dromedary' to the landing of the convicts (ie the outward voyage) (pp39d-39f); a list of native chiefs in NZ (pp 40-42); notes on NZ (pp43-49); some scraps of notes (pp50-51) McCrae visited the Bay of Islands, Whangaroa and Hokianga harbours and writes of his experiences meetingt Maori and missionaries and describes many of the personalities he met including Kendall and Hongi Hika Language - Some notes in Maori (pp 40-42) Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 volume(s) (51 leaves). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (34 cm; ½ brown calf, brown linen) Provenance: McCrae's sister, Mrs Thomas, sent the originals to Sir Frederick Chapman; this typescript was made by Miss Hardie in 1925

Date: 1814 - 1964

By: New Zealand Post Office

Reference: E-279-q-003

Description: A view of a Celtic cross on a stand with water and hills behind Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 210 x 156 mm Provenance: Donation: Mr G Bull, Public Relations Division, New Zealand Post Office, Wellington, 1965

Date: 1948

By: Lockley, Geoffrey Lindsay (Rev), 1909-1991

Reference: qMS-1159

Description: A life of Puckey from his departure from England in 1796 for Port Jackson and later with Marsden's mission to New Zealand; it ends in 1838 Source of title - Transcribed Relationship complexity - Draft version of text at 84-251-2/05 Quantity: 1 volume(s) (17 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (27 cm; grey pam case)

Date: 1814 - 1955

By: Baxter, George, 1804-1867; Webster, Kenneth Athol, 1906-1967

Reference: E-279-q-001

Description: A reconstruction of the arrival of the first European missionary in New Zealand On the back: The rare print reproduced on this card was the work of Le Blond and Company of London, and was issued between 1850 and 1860. This company used the process for printing in oil colours developed in 1835 by George Baxter. The artist is unknown Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 130 x 89 mm

Date: 1839

By: Clint, Raphael, 1797-1849

Reference: MapColl-832.11aj/1839/Acc.11589

Description: Map showing ship routes into the Bay of Islands, and dense soundings. Identifies missionary establishments and forts, church missions, 'watering place'. Shows many placenames, some with unusual spelling, for example "Payeha or Pyhier or Marsden's Vale'. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, scale indeterminable, 29 x 46 cm. Provenance: (Donated by Lands Department).

Date: 1841-1844, 1846-1848

From: Mair, Gilbert, 1799-1857 : Inward letters

Reference: MS-Papers-10823-2

Description: Comprises 6 letters to Mair at Wahapu and Wangarie [Whangarei?], written from Mangungu Hokianga between May 1842 and Aug 1844. Gives Mission news and personalities, deaths and illness in the family, detailed accounts on economic and social conditions in the Hokianga, comments on the Wairau Affray and his concerns about the unsettled condition of the local Maori. Also, 3 letters from Auckland and Waimate, South Taranaki Apr 1846-Nov 1848 re his posting to Taranaki; returns chest-of-drawers to Mair at Waihapu; gives impressions of his new station and local rivalry between Methodist and Anglican missions Quantity: 1 folder(s) 9 letters.

Date: n d

From: McNab, Robert, 1864-1917 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0047-27

Description: Marsden and our first settlement, 1814; how and where New Zealand's early history was unearthed; Captain Cook's landing, 1769; the coming of the first Europeans to Taranaki; the sealer's state; and Banks Peninsula and its neighbours Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1826-1977

By: Baker family

Reference: MS-Group-1975

Description: Collection comprises family correspondence, journal notes and printed material. Much of the correspondence deals with Charles Baker's role in the Church Missionary Society and general life in colonial New Zealand. Includes some Maori correspondence, notes on the Treaty of Waitangi and two lithographs of Wellington City, 1841. Source of title - Supplied by Library Charles Baker left England in 1827 to join the Church Missionary Society in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand. Married Hanna Maria Bailey. 13 children. Stationed at Kerikeri, Waimate, Paihia, Waikare, Tolaga Bay and Tauranga. Retired to Auckland. Quantity: 8 folder(s). 0.06 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss & printed matter Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Ms P Jones, Matamata, Apr 2011

Date: 1840 - 1849

By: Park, Graham Stuart, 1947-

Reference: MapColl-832.11gbbd/[ca.184-]/Acc.34986

Description: Plan of Wesleyan Mission claim 27237, adjoining Kemp's claim, Ara hoia, Kaeo and Mangaiti Rivers, Northland Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy of copy, scale indeterminable, 18 x 19.5 cm