Grandson of Tommy Solomon (1884-1933). Lawyer, acting on behalf of the Te Iwi Moriori Trust Board (Chatham Islands).
Solomon, Maui, active 1990-1995
Dendroglyphs on Chatham Islands; Opposition to sale of Wharekauri Station
Date: 1991
From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection
Reference: 97-042-07/14
Description: Report to New Zealand Historical Places Trust on `Dendroglyphs on Chatham Islands'; submission to Waitangi Tribunal by Moriori claimants to prevent the sale of Wharekauri Station on Chatham Islands Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescripts
White Island and other photographs
Date: 1990-2000
From: Young, David Christopher, 1947- :Photographs, mostly relating to the Matahina Dam and to a South Westland canoe trip
Reference: PAColl-10090-2
Description: Comprises photographs of White Island (2000), photographs relating to Whakatohea and the pardon of Mokomoko at Opape Marae, Optoki, Bay of Plenty (circa 1990). Also photographs from the making of TVNZ 'Living Treasures' programme (circa 1990) that includes Thor Heyerdahl who visited various maraes to compare research on the art of building reed boats, North Taranaki Coast Crown Law Project at north Taranaki (2000), Kahikatea planing ceremony on property owned by Jim Glover (circa 1997-1998), portraits of Stan Butcher (circa 1990s). Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 50 colour original photographic print(s).
Personal papers
Date: 1994
From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-8752-029
Description: Papers re Chatham Moriori case before Waitangi Tribunal, and other aspects of Moriori history and biography; re history of Thames Coromandel and proposed history of Catholics in NZ; re biography of Sargeson; obituaries; letters to friends, family, publishers and Colleagues; re his general state of health; re Metro Magazine and Waikato University. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Papers relating to Moriori claim to the Waitangi Tribunal
Date: [1857-1994]
From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection
Reference: 97-042-05/06
Description: Includes copies of historical correspondence relating to the Chatham Islands, articles and newspaper cuttings relating to Moriori and Chatham Islands history; The Fisheries settlement report, Waitangi Tribunal, 1992 and Moriori response to it Other Titles - Te Iwi Moriori newsletter (n 5-6, Mar, Jun 1993) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter
Papers relating to essay on Kiti Karaka Riwai
Date: 1993-1994
From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection
Reference: 97-042-05/16
Description: Correspondence, notes and drafts relating to an essay on Kiti Karaka Riwai contributed by King to `Dictionary of New Zealand biography', Vol 3 Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holographs and typescripts
Personal papers
Date: 1996
From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-8752-031
Description: Papers cover material relating to the Chatham Islands Moriori; the abandonment of the biography of Peter Fraser; progress on the Janet Frame biography; reviews and other papers relating to the publication of the Frank Sargeson biography; the history of Catholics in New Zealand; the need for funding by fellowships etc; speech notes at various functions; correspondence with family, friends and colleagues; re health. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Personal papers
Date: Apr-Jul 2000
From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-8752-040
Description: Papers re launch of Janet Frame biography; his Fulbright appointment to Georgetown University, Washington DC; attendance at various festival and othe events; film on Moriori; correspondence with family, friends and colleagues. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Papers relating to Moriori; historical places on the Chatham Island and early European ...
Date: 1991-1993
From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection
Reference: 97-042-05/07
Description: Includes clippings, correspondence, reports, NZQA shorthand examination paper, draft copy of `Did Europeans visit East Coast of New Zealand before Captain Cook?' / Anne Salmond, 1991 and `Rongotute, Stivers and "other" visitors to New Zealand before Captain Cook' / by Rhys Richards, 1991; letter to Mrs Cotter from Carole Ashton Other Titles - Te Iwi Moriori newsletter (n5-6 Mar, Jun 1993) Other Titles - Did Europeans visit the East Coast of New Zealand before Captain Cook? by Anne Salmond Other Titles - Rongotute, stivers and `other' visitors to New Zealand before Captain Cook by Rhys Richards Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter
Papers relating to Moriori; a pride reborn
Date: 1992-1993
From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection
Reference: 97-042-05/14
Description: Papers including correspondence relating to `Moriori; a pride reborn', published in `New Zealand Geographic'; includes colour photocopies of photographs Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holographs, mss, typescripts and printed matter
Papers relating to Moriori claims to the Waitangi Tribunal
Date: 1994
From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection
Reference: 97-042-05/02
Description: Contents: Briefs of evidence to Tribunal in support of claim; report submitted to Tribunal by Grant Phillipson relating to the claim; curriculum vitae for King; list of petitioners Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter
Correspondence relating to Moriori; a people rediscovered
Date: June 1989-Jan 1990
From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection
Reference: 97-042-02/08
Description: Identified persons entered under Name; also includes card from Bunty [?] Preece and families; copy of letter to Bill [?] Burt and letters with names not filled in relating to completion of `Moriori' Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts
Papers relating to Moriori claim to the Waitangi Tribunal
Date: 1994
From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection
Reference: 97-042-05/01
Description: Includes correspondence, documents and statements submitted to the Tribunal, background papers, transcript of cross examination of Dr Grant Phillipson before the Tribunal and Te Iwi Moriori newsletters Other Titles - Te Manutukutuku (n28, Jun 1994) Other Titles - Te Iwi Moriori newsletter (n10-11, Jun, Sep 1994) Other Titles - Archaeology and holocene sand dune stratigraphy on Chatham Island by Bruce McFadgen (1994) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter
Chronology and synopsis of Moriori events; 1979 to 1994
Date: [1993-1994]
From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection
Reference: 97-042-05/05
Description: Compilation of correspondence, reports of meetings, various documents, newspaper cuttings, etc relating to the Moriori and their relationship with the Chatham Islands, as background to land and fishing claims Other Titles - Te Manutukutuku (29 Sep 1994) Other Titles - Te Iwi Moriori newsletter (n7 Sep 1993, n12 Dec 1994) Other Titles - Chatham Islander; newsletter Chatham Islands Enterprise Trust (n1, 8 Apr 1992) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter (photocopies)
Chatham Islands, 1835-1870 / The evidence of Tony Walzl
Date: 1993
From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection
Reference: 97-042-04/06
Description: Text of evidence presented to the Waitangi Tribunal by Tony Walzl. Accompanied by letter from King to Maui Solomon, Te Iwi Moriori, commenting on the arguments presented by Walzl in his evidence. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript
Papers relating to Moriori claim to the Waitangi Tribunal
Date: 1993-1995
From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection
Reference: 97-042-04/02
Description: Includes claim to Waitangi Tribunal and statements to be read to the Tribunal, correspondence, reports and newspaper cuttings relating to the claim and copies of Te Iwi Moriori newsletters Other Titles - Te Iwi Moriori newsletter (n8-9,14-15,19, Dec 1993, Mar 1994, Jun, Sep 1995, Dec 1996) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter
Inward and outward correspondence (S-T)
Date: [1996-2002]
From: Royal family : Papers (Te Whanau a Roera Hukiki Te Ahukaramu)
Reference: 2003-234-06
Description: Inward and outward correspondence and papers; correspondents entered in the Name field Name Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Papers relating to Moriori claim to the Waitangi Tribunal
Date: 1858-1994
From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection
Reference: 97-042-05/03
Description: Includes list of documents and correspondence submitted to the Tribunal in support of claim (including copies of historical documents and correspondence), and briefs of evidence presented to the Tribunal by claiments Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter
Personal papers
Date: 1993
From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-8752-027
Description: Papers relating to the Chatham Islands and the Conservation Board; publication of his book on the history of the Coromandel; reviewing for Metro magazine; work at Waikato University; speech notes; family letters; PEN matters; re Maori historiography and literature; extensive correspondence with friends, colleagues, publishers and others. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Research notes for Moriori; a people rediscovered
Date: [1978-1988]
From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection
Reference: 97-042-07/02
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter
Possible corrections for Moriori; a people rediscovered
Date: 1989
From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection
Reference: 97-042-10/06
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holographs, mss and typescripts