Auckland Region (N.Z.) - Social life and customs

Date: 1991-1996

By: Luff, Margaret Helen, 1931-2022

Reference: OHColl-0104

Description: Awards/funding - Australian Sesquicentennial Fund for Oral History Accompanying material - photographs taken by Helen Jordan of interviewees in 1991 Quantity: 95 C60 cassette(s). 1 C90 cassette(s). 70 printed abstract(s). 5 folder(s). 75 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete almost - 5 lack abstracts.

Date: 1990

By: Brown, Joan, 1914-2006

Reference: MS-Papers-10575

Description: Life story of Joan Sedon written to inform her descendants about her generation of the Sedon family of Wanganui Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 folder(s) (10 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript and printed matter (completed in typescript)

Date: 13 Feb 1928-17 Apr 1929

By: McGreal, John, 1881-1964

Reference: MS-Group-0847

Description: Diary kept by John McGreal, who farmed at Weymouth near to Manurewa on the Manukau Harbour. Brief daily entries describe farm life and social activities, many of which revolved around the Roman Catholic Church. Includes references to family, friends and neighbours. Also `Summary of the background history of the family derived from Jane Moran, Henry Kevey family, and Edward Roger family', 31 Aug 1993; `The Kevey/Rogers connection', 27 May 1993 Accompanied by letter from donor providing explanation to names and dates written on inside front cover, etc Quantity: 1 volume(s). 1 folder(s). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph and typescripts (photocopies) Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Maurice McGreal, son, Glenfield (A99-218)

Date: 1895-1966

From: Everton, Margaret Eila, 1919-2010: Family papers and photographs

Reference: Series-4925

Description: Papers, including prose and descriptive writing (about places, people, and events), travel diaries and letters Quantity: 13 folder(s).

Date: 1959

By: Aickin, Frances Ruth, 1900-1989

Reference: qMS-0028

Description: Gives short history of the Aickin family and especially of Dr T L Aickin, and his settlement in Auckland where he practised as a doctor Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 volume(s) (2 leaves). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (35cm, blue pamphlet case)

Date: [1953-1971]

By: Herbert family

Reference: MS-Group-1313

Description: Eleven diaries from 1953 to 1971 mostly written by Bobby Herbert while the family was living Ardmore and Papakura. There are domestic diaries and diary/scrapbooks combining domestic detail, invitations, events, aspects of Charles Herbert's career as a teacher and New Zealand events of the time. Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 11 volume(s). 0.30 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter

Date: 1841-1843

By: Arnold, Edward, 1823-

Reference: Micro-MS-0138

Description: Accounts of voyages on the Will Watch and the Rajah, and a letter from Isabella McCallum from Darlinghurst, Sydney, to Edward Arnold in Geelong, dated 14 November 1843, giving news of old mutual friends and events since Arnold's departure from Sydney. The letters contain candid comments on places and people visited, and his attitude to the treatment of convicts and Maori. They also provide brief descriptions of employment prospects, cost and living conditions in Sydney and Auckland. Arnold accompanied Bishop Selwyn as a servant on the voyage to Australia, ariving in 1842; they then sailed to Waimate in New Zealand, where Arnold remained for about a year. Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s) (56 frames).

Date: 1835-1865

By: White, John, active 1840-1847

Reference: MS-Papers-1643

Description: Letters to John White of Knowle, near Lichfield, England, re the Allport family's misfortunes after their arrival in Sydney in 1839 and their life, prospects, prices etc in Australia (1847); also J H White's letter from Otahuhu on the depressed state of New Zealand, land, climate, etc (1865) Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s) (4 pieces). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss (photocopies)

Date: 1990

From: New Zealand Society of Genealogists : 1990 Sesquicentennial Family Biography Competition collection

Reference: MS-Papers-4280-029

Description: A brief history of the Field and Thurlow families before John Henry Field and his wife Emma Field nee Thurlow sailed for New Zealand on the SS Siam in 1867 with their three children. John Field was prominent in local politics in Auckland and had a printing business in Albert Street. Contents include full charts of their children and their descendants. John Henry Field was born in Dublin in 1836 and died 1896. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1865-1879

From: Letters relating to New Zealand

Reference: MS-Papers-6200-05

Description: Comprises letters from E Wilford Hankinson of Riverton, T Francis Hankinson, of Christchurch, Caroline Eliza Knight, Christchurch and Donald Hankinson of Invercargill to Whites Renard and Pomeroy, Wymondham, re money; also Stanley Edward, Christchurch, to same recipient, re Donald Hankinson's death (1877-1879) Also includes two letters from Agnes Helen Leigh, Auckland, to Mr Hill re family matters and relationship with Maori (1865-1869); and three letters from Joseph Lyle, Oteramika, to John Martin, Edinburgh, re financial matters (1875-1876) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1842

From: O'Shea, Phillip Patrick, 1947- : Papers

Reference: fMS-Papers-5059-15

Description: Three letters written on the same sheet of paper, from William Williams and his partner Hallamore, to business colleagues in Great Britain, describing their arrival in Auckland, business opportunities, and selling butter, cheese and shoes Quantity: 1 folder(s) (1 leaf). Physical Description: Holograph Provenance: Collected by Mona Gordon for her biography of J C Firth

Date: [1862-1906]

By: Dalton family

Reference: MS-Group-0771

Description: Comprises 137 letters written by Francis Dalton and his family from New Zealand to his family in England (1862-1906) and two account books relating to financial relations between them The letters from Francis Dalton to his family include descriptions of his passage on the `Indian empire' (1862), experiences in Auckland, his participation in the land wars, settlement in various parts of Auckland, family affairs, business matters and related topics. Generally Francis Dalton mentions receipt of Carlisle newspapers and money. The letters of his wife, Esther, written to her brother-in-law, Pattinson, includes news of her husband's drinking and debts, their family, life in the Otahuhu settlement and the growing up of their children. Also letters from Eliza Dalton (later Petchell) to her uncle, writing about family matters; from Francis Petchell during the Boer War to his great uncle, and Elizabeth, William and Joseph Henry Dalton, also writing to their uncle about various family matters A detailed listing of the collection is the Back file and a copy of each folder's contents is in the relevant folder Source of title - Supplied Francis Dalton came to Auckland in the `Indian Empire' in 1862 and lived in the Auckland area until his death in 1891. This collection is of letters he and members of his family wrote to his family in England. Quantity: 7 folder(s). 2 volume(s). 0.10 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, mss and printed matter

Date: 1859-1860

By: Baker, Frederick Thomas, 1839-1896

Reference: qMS-0116

Description: Written in Auckland; describes daily life, social events, marriages etc; also news of war in Taranaki, political events in Auckland, and among Maori in the Waikato; reports news from missionaries and others, such as Turton, Parris etc Not definitely established, but it is probable that the author is Thomas Baker Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 volume(s) (18 leaves). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (34cm, blue pamphlet case)

Date: [1935-1937]

By: Greenslade, Arthur Edwin, 1874-1960

Reference: MS-Papers-7254

Description: Comprises holograph draft of a history of Northcote by Greenslade, with typescript summary and some notes relating to school achievements. Greenslade covers Maori history, early settlement, transport, post and telegraph services, churches, schools and related subjects. Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph and typescript

Date: 26 Sep 1880-11 Feb 1881

By: Smith, John, active 1880-1881

Reference: MS-Papers-6661

Description: Smith began his account on 26 Sep 1880 when he, his wife Jeannie (Jane) and family embarked on the `Lady Jocelyn' as 3rd cabin passengers. He describes in some detail his fellow passengers and the daily events on board, as well as his first six weeks in Auckland and its environs. Relationship complexity - Similar, but not identical, typed transcript was deposited in 1969 by Mr Allan (MS-1958). Includes dated entry for 16 February, and `Extract from the log of the Lady Jocelyn, 5 Oct 1880-1 Jan 1881' Quantity: 1 folder(s) (26 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typed transcript (photocopy) Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mrs Bodmin, Katikati, 1999

Date: 1843-1870

By: Crump, John (Rev), 1828-1912

Reference: MS-Papers-0177

Description: Comprises a letter to his mother, and three diaries describing: Crump's work as a Methodist preacher at Bacup, England; a full description of his voyage on the "Kingston" to New Zealand mentioning shipboard events and fellow passengers and his life at Auckland; and lists of family genealogies and references to his association with Rev Thomas Buddle. Source of title - Supplied title Quantity: 4 folder(s). Finding Aids: Paper inventory which was previously available in reading room was removed on 22 December 2014 as it contained no extra information. A copy is available in the staff backfile..

Date: 1990

From: New Zealand Society of Genealogists : 1990 Sesquicentennial Family Biography Competition collection

Reference: MS-Papers-4280-037

Description: The essay details the McDonald family story around the life of the youngest daughter Frances Harwood McDonald. She was born on Kawau Island in 1848 Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Published guide available.

Date: 12 Oct 1853

By: Atkinson, F (Mr), active 1853

Reference: MS-Papers-1201

Description: Letter written by Atkinson from Auckland to Natahan [?] Sutton of Melbourne, describing life there, prospects for finding gold and how much people earn Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s) (1 leaf, 4 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph and photocopy

Date: [1993-2002]

By: Hurrey, Marjorie, active 1996

Reference: MSX-6270

Description: To have and to hold is a revised edition of an earlier compilation by Hurrey, `Down the years', and brings the history of Puhoi up to 1996. It is a chronological compilation of photocopies of text, newspaper clippings, photographs, certificates etc covering Puhoi's history, `Forerunners' (1858-1862), `Arrival of the first ships' (1863-1872), `Development (1873-1882), `Silver jubilee' (1883-1892), `Turn of the century' (1893-1902), `Peak population' (1903-1912), `War years' (1913-1922), `Depression years' (1923-1932), `World war Two' (1933-1942), `Life again a usual' (1943-1952), `Ninetieth celebration' (1953-1962), `Centenary' (1963-1972), `Changes' (1973-1982) and `Overseas visiting' (1983-1993) which then goes on till 1996. Source of title - Transcribed Other Titles - Down the years by Marjory Hurrey Quantity: 1 volume(s). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript and printed matter (photocopy) Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Purchased from Ms M Roase, Puhoi, Oct 2002

Date: 1850-1876, 1918?

By: Fry, James Arthur Barrett, 1850-

Reference: Micro-MS-0856

Description: Cover James' birth, childhood in London, the voyage to New Zealand on the `African' in 1861, his work on the `Southern Cross' newspaper in Auckland, impressions of Dunedin and New Zealand in general, his employment as a shearer, station hand, miner, gardener and carter in NSW and Victoria 1865-1876. Includes sketch maps detailing his travels in Australia and an undated photograph of farm labourers. Source of title - Transcribed Relationship complexity - Micro-MS-0860 includes his shipboard diary kept on the `African' James Fry was born in England. In 1861 the Fry family emigrated to New Zealand settling in Auckland, then Dunedin, where James' father became a storekeeper on the goldfields. In 1865 the family moved to Melbourne. Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s) positive. Physical Description: Mss and typescript Finding Aids: Detailed index at front.