Love, Makere Rangiatea Ralph (Sir), 1907-1994

Date: [ca 1918-1970s]

From: Henderson, James McLeod, 1925-2013 : Photographs relating to the Ratana movement

By: Auckland weekly news (Newspaper); Dominion (Newspaper); Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949; Raine, William Hall, 1892-1955; Tesla Studios; Westra, Ans, 1936-2023; Whites Aviation Ltd

Reference: PA1-q-1157

Description: Album relating to the history of the Ratana Church, most likely compiled by James Henderson, 1918-1974. Contains scenes from the Ratana movement, some with accompanying notes. Buildings shown in photographs include the Ratana home and two halls at Ratana Pa (Piki te Kaha and Whare Marama) in 1922, a later image of the halls combined with three others as Te Manuao circa 1937, the interior of the Whare Maori museum (with faith healing articles), Te Temepara O Te Haahi Ratana (exterior and interior images), the Ratana Church at Te Hapua, an aerial image of Ratana Pa in 1846, a montage of images from Ratana circa 1939, and stacks of mail requesting healing waiting for response. Events featured are the opening of Te Omeka Pa, Matamata, in 1937, the opening of Te Manuao in 1938, and the funeral of T W Ratana in 1939. Also contains an image of a 1921 faith healing camp in Wanganui. Contains portraits of Tahupotiki Wiremu Ratana, photographed at a number of times from age 44 onwards, and Ratana family members Maata [Te Reo Hura], Matiu, Te Omeka, Te Urumanao (Te Whaea), Piki Huia, Rawinia (Winnie) and Te Arepa. Other identified figures include Maori Affairs Minister Frank Langstone, Mete Keepa, Patu Pere, Tangi te Pere [Makere?], Maori Affairs Minister Koro Wetere, Japanese visitor Daisy Nakada, Ralph and Flora Love, Tapihana Dobby Paikea and Maudi Rakatairi. Portraits of Maori politicians are also included, with Nga Koata E Wha (The Four Quarter) group photographs showing Paraire Paikea, Tiaki Omana (Jack Ormond), Haami Tokouru Ratana, Eruera Tirikatene, Tini Whetu Marama Tirikatene-Sullivan, Matiu Rata, Paraone Rewiti, and Iriaka Ratana, identified in various group and individual portraits. Tirikatene-Sullivan is also shown with her newborn baby and husband. Group images show Ratana constable Tiaki Rennie (Jack) with unidentified Ratana waitresses, a Ratana kapa haka group in ca 1934, Te Reo Puriwiritua brass band having their instruments blessed, unidentified Morehu, and Awhina (sisters) of the Ratana Church. Photographers identified include Tesla Studios, William Hall Raine, Auckland Weekly News, Z A Morton, Ans Westra, James McLeod Henderson, Dominion Newspaper, Percy Albert Godber, Whites Aviation, and [Pix?] Additional material includes newspapers clippings, a ca 1950 annotated illustration in coloured pencil and pen of the Pictorial History of the Ratana Church and the development of the Ratana Sign, a photocopy of church symbols, and a copy of a painting of Ratana holding the bible and Te Tiriti O Waitangi by Paula Novak. Pamphlet on The Treaty of Waitangi, statistics relating to Maori Religious Professions from the 1976 Census, and two copies of Ratana newsletter Te Whetu Marama from May-April 1973 and January 1974 and a photocopy of the cover from September 1955. Arrangement: Album contains two pages where film negatives and prints were attached with tape to annotated backing paper. These have been separated for conservation reasons and the material rehoused. Photographic prints and paper stored in interleaved acid free folders and negatives rehoused and stored in negative store. Photocopy of original page inserted in original sleeve to show original order and arrangement. Quantity: 1 album(s) red clearfile containing b&w original photographic prints, 8 photo mechanical prints, 5 b&w copy photographic prints, 4 b&w original photographic negatives, 1 b&w digital photographic print, 1 colour digital photographic print, and papers and cuttings. Physical Description: Silver gelatin photoprints, photo mechanical prints

Date: [1940s?]

From: Kaye, George Frederick, 1914-2004: Papers and photographs

Reference: MS-Papers-8113-1

Description: File labelled `Private - Love family' with notes on the golden wedding anniversary of Wi Hapi Love and Ripeka Matene (1897, 1947); schedule of suitable Maori names suggested for naming of streets at RNZAF Station, Ohakea; land interests of Sir Ralph Love; early history of Grand National Hotel, formerly known as the Marine Retreat, Hutt Valley, 1882-1959; and financial notes Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 14 Dec 1989

From: Maori Women's Welfare League: Interviews

By: Love, Makere Rangiatea Ralph (Sir), 1907-1994; Szaszy, Mira, 1921-2001

Reference: OHInt-0602-61

Description: Sir Ralph Love born 1907 at Arapawa Island, Queen Charlotte Sound. Talks about his life, and refers to his iwi Te Ati Awa, and being a whangai child. Describes in detail his involvement in the beginnings of the Maori Women's Welfare League. Refers to the Maori War Effort Organisation, the Department of Maori Affairs, Tribal Committees, Health Leagues and the inaugural conference of the Maori Women's Welfare League in 1951. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-006219 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 55 Minutes Duration.

From: Te Reo Irirangi o Te Upoko o Te Ika: Recordings

Reference: OHInt-0937-0298

Description: Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT7-2296 Quantity: 1 7" reel(s).

Date: 7 November 1977

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: PAColl-7327-1-071-001

Description: Ralph and Flora Love, Miriama Heketa (secretary of the Ngāti Pōneke Māori Association), and Whetu Tirikatene-Sullivan (MP for Souther Māori) and Dr Dennis Sullivan at the 1977 Maori Leadership Awards. Photograph taken by Ross Giblin for the Evening Post. The men wear dress suits and the women evening dresses. Miriama Heketa and Flora Love hold fur coats and Whetu Tirikatene-Sullivan holds a bag. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin photoprint

Date: ca 1920-1980

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: PAColl-0614-2-04

Description: Photographs relating to the lives of prominent New Zealanders, taken and collected by the Evening Post. Images taken in New Zealand and abroad, by a range of photographers, circa 1920 to 1980. Photographs are of Jack Maybury, Sir Leslie Munro, Cardinal McKeefry, Jean McKenzie, Captain W N Masefield, Alex Lindsay, Edmund Hillary and Tensing, Mr R R Love and Mr R H N Love, Kingsford Smith, Sir Howard Kippenberger, Richard Farrell, L D Austin, George Bolt, James K Baxter, Mr J G Coates, Daisy Basham, Mr and Mrs Percy Dowse, and Jack Davey. Quantity: 72 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1950-2000

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: PAColl-7327-1-167

Description: Photographs relating to the lives of prominent New Zealanders, arranged alphabetically from LE to MA, taken and collected by the Evening Post. Images taken in New Zealand and abroad, by a range of photographers, between 1950 and 2000. Quantity: 1 box(es) of prints, grouped in folders.

Date: 1987 - 1839

From: Wellington Regional Council : Marie Sang map collection

Reference: MapColl-WRC-R24/28B-Acc.

Description: Deed no. 1 attached. See R24/28C - Maori Land Claims Schedule kept in small file cabinet. Deed no. 1 attached Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Coloured ink on white paper. Scale indeterminable, 63 x 60 cm.

Date: 1990 - 1999

Reference: Eph-A-MEMORIAL-SERVICES-1990s

Description: Includes programmes and fliers relating to memorial services for: 1994: Sir Ralph Makere Rangiatea Love, Knight Bachelor, QSO, J.P. 16 September 1907-30 July 1994 1994: Thanksgiving for the life of Sir Apirana Ngata & Raising of the Wakahuia. The Trumpet, St Michael & All Angels, 26 June 1994 1994: Sir Guy Richardson Powles, 1905-1994 1995: A celebration of the life of Derek Sydney Castle. Wellington Cathedral of St Paul, 20 November 1995. 1995: Peter McIntyre. Funeral service 1995: Commemoration of Eru Woodbine Pomare 1942-1995 and Thomas James Neale, 1946-1994. 24 March 1995 1995: Eru Woodbine Pomare, 17 July 1942-15 January 1995. [Photocopied service] 1995: A celebration of the life of Maui Ormond Woodbine Pomare, OBE, JP, Priest. Wellington Cathedral of St Paul, 23 March 1995. 1995: Brian Hope Salkeld, 18.10.26 - 10.2.95. Memorial service at St Barnabas Anglican Church Khandallah, 16 February 1995. Quantity: 9 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Folded cards, booklets and fliers, sizes varying up to 250 mm.

Date: [ca 26 March 1991]

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

By: Hargest, Jon, active 1989

Reference: EP/1991/0842

Description: Te Atiawa elder Sir Ralph Love at a Waitangi Tribunal hearing. Photographed ca 26 March 1991 by Evening Post staff photographer Jon Hargest. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) strip with 3 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate negative, 35mm

Date: 1903-1944

From: Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0078-16

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1968

From: Crown Studios Ltd :Negatives and prints

Reference: 1/2-203212-F

Description: Photograph of Mr M.R. Love, taken 1968 by Crown Studios Ltd of Wellington. Inscriptions: Marginal notes on negative - 44793 A, Mr M.R. Love, 1968 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative

Date: 1950-1950

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: 114/139/07-F

Description: Mr M R Love at the Rugby Officials Conference. Photograph taken in 1950 by an Evening Post staff photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative 3.25 x 4.25 inches

Date: 1968

From: Crown Studios Ltd :Negatives and prints

Reference: 1/2-203215-F

Description: Photograph of Mr M.R. Love, taken 1968 by Crown Studios Ltd of Wellington. Inscriptions: Marginal notes on negative - 44793 D Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative

Date: 1968

From: Crown Studios Ltd :Negatives and prints

Reference: 1/2-203213-F

Description: Photograph of Mr M.R. Love, taken 1968 by Crown Studios Ltd of Wellington. Inscriptions: Marginal notes on negative - 44793 B Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative

Date: 1968

From: Crown Studios Ltd :Negatives and prints

Reference: 1/2-203214-F

Description: Photograph of Mr M.R. Love, taken 1968 by Crown Studios Ltd of Wellington. Inscriptions: Marginal notes on negative - 44793 C Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative

Date: 1916

From: Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949 :Collection of albums, prints and negatives

Reference: APG-0683-1/2-G

Description: Makere Rangiatea Ralph Love, Wi Hapi (Jnr), and Eruera Te Whiti o Rongomai Love, at the conservatory entrance to 'Taumata', the family residence at Korokoro. Photograph taken by Albert Percy Godber in 1916. An original print of this image is in the Godber Album PA1-q-102, page 52. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6.5 x 4.75 inches

Date: 1916

From: Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949 :Collection of albums, prints and negatives

Reference: APG-0684-1/2-G

Description: Mrs Ripeka Love with her children Hana, Makere Rangiatea Ralph Love, Wi Hapi and Eruera Te Whiti o Rongomai Love, at the conservatory entrance to 'Taumata", the family residence at Korokoro. Photograph taken by Albert Percy Godber in 1916. An original print of this image is in the Godber Album PA1-q-102, page 52. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: 22 Jun 1956

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

Reference: PAColl-8602-62

Description: South African rugby player for the Springboks, Chris de Wilzem, talking to Ralph Love, Maori rugby selector, at a New Zealand Rugby Football Union reception in Wellington, on Friday 22 June, 1956. Photographer unidentified. Publication note - Published in New Zealand Free Lance, 29 June, 1956, page 42 Caption - Caption underneath photograph published in New Zealand Free Lance, 29 June, 1956, page 42, reads: "Not talking rugby! Chris de Wilzem, Springbok forward, and Ralph Love, a New Zealand Maori Rugby selector, deep in discussion on a subject divorced from football. (See story in page 7.) " Chris de Wilzem is quoted in the New Zealand Free Lance as telling the Free Lance reporters: "When I heard I was coming to New Zealand I hoped I would be able to meet and see some of the Maori people." "This is my first opportunity and Mr Love is planning to introduce me to many of his people and also to take me along to the Department of Maori Affairs." (From New Zealand Free Lance, 29 June, 1956, page 7) Source of descriptive information - Article in New Zealand Free Lance, 29 June, 1956, page 7 Inscriptions: Verso - Chris de Wilzem has something in common with Ralph Love Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print, 16.3 x 22 cm

Date: ca 11 Oct 1965

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: EP/1965/3815-F

Description: Mayor and Mayoress of Petone, New Zealand, Mr Ralph Love and and Mrs Flora Love, photographed at their Korokoro home, with Petone in the background. Photographed circa 11 October 1965 by an unidentified Evening Post staff photographer. Quantity: 2 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate negatives, 5.6 x 5.6 cm