Māori (New Zealand people) - Biography

Date: [1980]-2009

By: Simpson, Mīria, 1922-2002

Reference: ATL-Group-00194

Description: Working files relating to Simpson's work with the Alexander Turnbull Library, the National Library of New Zealand, the Māori Language Commission, the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography and other organisations, particularly those relating to Te Reo. Also includes files in electronic format: draft chapters for Onehou Phillis' biography of Eruera Manuera. Source of title - Supplied Mīria Simpson worked at the Alexander Turnbull Library (National Library of New Zealand), Māori Language Commission, Dictionary of New Zealand Biography and other organisations. Quantity: 319 folder(s). 14 Electronic document(s). 8 Linear Metres. 3 C90 cassette(s). 1 megabyte(s). 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 C120 cassette(s). Physical Description: Holograph, mss, typescripts, printed matter and electronic documents Transfers: To Oral History Collection - Various cassette tapes mostly relating to the MWWL project - To Cartographic Collection - Map of the middle part of the North Island from Tongariro to north of Auckland - To Ephemera Collection - Various pieces - To Book Collections - Thesis - - Some papers transferred from Printed collection, 2010. Processing information: Digital component of collection is currently being processed.

Date: 1977

From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-8752-009

Description: Papers re the publication of the Te Puea biography and the controversy over the question of biography of and by Maori; correspondence with Syd Jackson and `Mana' periodical; correspondence with Frank Sargeson; report on his experiences at Menton; letters to Dan Davin, Phyllis Gant and Maurice Shadbolt. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 11 March - 6 June 2002

By: National Library Gallery (N.Z.)

Reference: OHColl-0645

Description: Comprises recorded lectures, kaupapa gigs, panel discussions, gallery talks and performances to complement the exhibition, which was held between 9 March and 9 June at the National Library Gallery. The exhibition title was 'Kahungunu ka moe... ka puta... Te Hononga Marekura : photographic portraits of Ngati Kahungunu by Samuel Carnell, 1870-1906. See accompanying pamphlet. The original concept for this exhibition was developed by the National Library with Ngati Kahungunu kaumatua, the late Tohara (Charlie) Mohi in 1998. The Carnell Collection of photographs he found comprised 260 photographs of Kahungunu tipuna, of which only 20 were identified. The Kahungunu iwi is based in Hawkes Bay and the Wairarapa. The original exhibition was held at Mihiroa marae in Hastings, then the Hawkes Bay principal researchers of this exhibition were Ngatai Huata and Te Koha Tareha. Other - The recordings were made by the National Library's sound conservators Quantity: 27 10" reel(s). 35 compact disc(s). 10 C90 cassette(s). 24 C60 cassette(s). 10 DAT tape(s). 40 agreement forms. 37. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available 39 Agreement forms only filed at OHA 4710. Search dates: 2002 - 1800 - 1200 - 2000

Date: 2011

By: Love, Honiana, active 2000-

Reference: OHColl-1237

Description: Collection comprises oral history interviews relating to the connection to Tāranaki amongst Tāranaki Māori who live or have lived in Australia. It looks at the development of Tāranaki Māori communities in Australia, and how connection for the interviewees is fostered though marae, haukainga, tikanga, te teo Māori, and whakapapa. Interviews with Shirley Spooner, Rachel Buchanan, Neville Gilmore, Ihaka Noble, Mitchell Ritai, and Agnes Wharehoka were conducted by Honiana Love. Two interviews were conducted by Honiana Love and Claire Hall; one interview was conducted by Honiana Love and Hokipera Ruakere. Interviews were conducted in English and te reo Māori, in both Australia and Taranaki. Project received a New Zealand Oral History Award. Title taken from item. Quantity: 6 Interview(s). 21 digital sound recording(s). 11 digital photograph(s). 11 Electronic document(s). 2 electronic scan(s). 1 folder(s). Search dates: 2011

Date: 1981 - 1995

Reference: Eph-C-HISTORY-1980s-01

Description: Handmade poster advertising a lecture by Michael King shows a circular collaged photocopy of a portrait of Te Puea at top centre. Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Felt tip and collage on yellow paper, 450 x 322 mm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-0667 - Material from the same provenance is housed at MS-Group-0667.

Date: [1970s]

By: Tirikatene-Sullivan, Tini Whetu Marama (Hon), 1932-2011

Reference: MS-Papers-6247

Description: Autobiographical reminiscences written by Tirikatene-Sullivan in the third person; includes description of her multi-cultural ancestral family background and her father's life as a politician in the Ratana Party, her involvement in politics and Maori affairs, time in Australia, marriage and ends near the time she was elected to Parliament; includes notes with corrections by donor Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Ms J McCallum, Kelburn, Wellington, Apr 1998

Date: 1974-1976 - 01 Jan 1973 - 01 Jan 1974

From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection

Reference: Series-1577-1

Description: Tapes made by Michael King during his research on his biography of Princess Te Puea. The interviews also include material that was later used in his research on moko and on Andreas Reischek. Interviewer(s) - Michael King Quantity: 14 interview(s). 15 C60 cassette(s). 6 C90 cassette(s). 2 C120 cassette(s). 1 videocassette(s). Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives -. Number of interviews/events: 14 Processing information: Reference number changed in December 2021 when oral history material was reintegrated with the main collection.

Date: August 1995

From: Kahungunu Kaumatua of the late 1900s

By: Reti, Joseph Te Otane, 1922-1991; Robin, Irirangi Te Arahea, 1927-2001

Reference: OHInt-0591/06

Description: E korero ana a Te Otane Reti mo nga ahuatanga o tona ao, me mo tona whakapapa. He korero mo nga take-a-iwi, nga take a te Taiwhenua o Whanganui-a-Orotu me etahi korero e pa ana ki nga marae o te rohe Relates about Te Otane Reti's up-bringing, discusses geneology, matters relating to te Whanganui a Orotu Fisheries and the iwi, also talks about marae of the region. Interviewer(s) - Lil Robin Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.

Date: [1990?]

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

By: Kingi, Henare Whitu, active 1989-1990; Matiu, Paraone, 1928-1996

Reference: OHInt-0937-0128

Description: The life story of Paraone Matiu (Te Aupouri), the station accountant and kaumātua, as told by Matiu to fellow staff member announcer Henare Kingi (Ngā Puhi). Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT7-1445 Quantity: 1 7" reel(s). 31.47 Minutes and seconds duration.

Date: [1980-2000]

From: Simpson, Mīria, 1922-2002: Collection

Reference: 2002-379-160

Description: Corrected edited essays, mostly in English for Horiana Tiakitai, Akenehi Patoka Hape Ratima Tomoana, Erena Tae, Arihi Te Nahu, Hera Te Upokoiri, Horonuku Te Heuheu Tukino IV, Marata Te Heuheu, Morehu Turoa, Pukepuke Tangiora and Renata Kawepo Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1998-2000]

From: Simpson, Mīria, 1922-2002: Collection

Reference: 2002-379-189

Description: Essays in English and some in Maori, on the subjects of the Carnell exhibition; some essays are corrected and some have been edited Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [2000]

From: Simpson, Mīria, 1922-2002: Collection

Reference: 2002-379-176

Description: Corrected draft essays in English and Maori of Maori subjects, probably for the DNZB Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1988-1992]

From: Simpson, Mīria, 1922-2002: Collection

Reference: 2002-379-140

Description: Essays in English and Maori on Maori subjects in the `Dictionary of New Zealand Biography' Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1987-1999]

From: Simpson, Mīria, 1922-2002: Collection

Reference: 2002-379-175

Description: Corrected draft essays in English and Maori of Maori subjects, probably for the DNZB Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1978

From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-8752-010

Description: Papers re continuing controversy over the question of biography of and by Maori, including extracts from NZ Listener and letters from Elsie Locke and Christine Cole Catley; talk given at opening of Von Tempsky exhibition at the Waikato Art Museum; transcript of interview with Frank Sargeson; lectures on NZ writers and writing, University of Waikato; notes for commentary on Maori Social History at the Turnbull Conference on NZ Social History; report on his six month Fellowship at the Centre for Maori Studies and Research, University of Waikato; letters to Phyllis Gant Reuel Lochore, Maurice Shadbolt and Frank Sargeson. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [ca 1911-1913]

By: Buick, Thomas Lindsay, 1865-1938

Reference: 78-168

Description: Comprises further papers of Buick including manuscript material and notes of his historical writings on the Treaty of Waitangi; ms copy of `An Old New Zealander or Te Rauparaha, the Napoleon of the south' (1911); unidentified ms of a book; transcripts of historical documents concerning the foundation of NZ; and miscellaneous letters re Buick's books (1913) Source of title - Supplied Relationship complexity - See TAPUHI for further T L Buick collections Quantity: 2 box(es). 0.60 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph, mss, typescripts and printed matter Processing information: Not yet listed

Date: [1946]-1999

By: Huata, Ngatai, active 1990-2002

Reference: MS-Papers-6545

Description: Comprises covering letter from Huata to Sophie Jerram (1999); words for `Pokarekare ana' in Maori and English; background to the song; obituaries for Paraire Henare Tomoana, William Earl and Jefferson Davis Edwards; article on royalties paid; Lange and `Pokarekare ana' music rights; Tomoana family biographical material Part of the Archive of New Zealand Music Source of title - Supplied The papers came to Ms Jerram as a result of being curator of the National Library's exhibition, `Posted love' Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript, printed matter and photographs (photocopies) Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Ms Sophie Jerram, Creative NZ, Wellington, Apr 1999

Date: [1987-1992]

From: Simpson, Mīria, 1922-2002: Collection

Reference: 2002-379-173

Description: Drafts in English and Maori of Maori subjects for the `Dictionary of New Zealand biography' Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1996

From: Royal family : Papers (Te Whanau a Roera Hukiki Te Ahukaramu)

Reference: MS-Papers-7129-11

Description: Correspondence between Royal and Reed Publishing relating to `Te Ira Tane' Other Titles - Te Ira Taane Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1970 - 01 Jan 1970 - 31 Dec 1970

From: Kapunga Te Matemoana (Koro) Dewes collection of sound recordings

Reference: OHT5-1464

Description: Contents: Rua Kenana "The Mountain of the Lord" The life and times of Rua Kenana. N.Z.B.C. Producer: Tony Simpson, Wellington, 1970. Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - other Catalogue of Recordings from the Koro Dewes Collection.