Chatham Islands

Date: 1974 - 1975

From: [Calendars for the year 1975, of approximately A3 size. 1974].

By: Chatham Islands Jockey Club; Carter, Bill, 1932-; Tanner Couch Ltd

Reference: Eph-C-CALENDAR-1975-01

Description: The front cover shows a map of the Chatham Islands. Each opening (covering two months) displays a photograph, and these include: Waitangi Wharf, Hapupu Airfield, Kaingaroa Beach, Mission House Maunganui, Royal Albatross Forty Fours Is., Race Meeting Chatham Islands. An advertiser is featured on each opening; these include: Chatham Islands Packing Co Ltd, Safe Air Limited, E H Boyce & Co Ltd, Thomas Borthwick & Sons (A'asia) Limited, Union Steamship Company of NZ Ltd, Wrightson N.M.A. Ltd. Two copies held. Quantity: 1 calendar. Physical Description: Photolithographs on calendar of 7 pages, each 447 x 296 mm. Provenance: One copy donated by Mr W E Carter in 2002..

Date: [2008]

By: Carter, William Ernest, 1932-

Reference: PAColl-9223

Description: Photographs of Chatham Islands, taken ca 2008 by Bill Carter. Includes site of observatory constructed by the United States expedition to observe the transit of Venus in 1874. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 24 colour original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Dye coupler prints 10 x 15 cm Provenance: Donated by Mr Bill Carter, Paraparaumu, in 2008

Date: 1872

By: Shrimpton, Walter, 1842-1936

Reference: MS-1938

Description: Volume used by Shrimpton while serving as a soldier in the Chatham Islands, as an account book, diary, for recording watch duties, guard rosters, mess lists and orders issued Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 volume(s) (ca 250 pages). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph, 20 cm, black roan

Date: 29 Jan 1869-22 May 1910 - 31 March 1956

By: Shand, Alexander, 1840-1910

Reference: qMS-1789

Description: Transcriptions of letters mostly from Shand to S P Smith dealing with comparisons between Moriori and Maori vocabulary, and other aspects of Chatham Islands and Moriori history. There is an index at the end of the volume. The volume contains a copy of a letter written by J C Andersen in 1956, which explains the context of the letters and this volume. Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Typescript (34 cm; ½ blue calf) Provenance: The original letters were given to J C Andersen, by Crompton Smith. According to a copy of a letter laid into this volume, from Andersen to the then Chief Librarian of the Turnbull Clyde Taylor, Andersen had organised for this copy of the transcriptions of the letters to be added to the Turnbull Library collection. Probably when Andersen was himself the Chief Librarian.

Date: [ca 1865-1940]

By: Guest, Ernest Matthias Capewell, 1873?-1957; Guest, Joseph John, 1864-1943

Reference: ATL-Group-00805

Description: Photographs of the Chatham Islands taken circa 1900-1920 by Mr Ernest Matthias Capewell Guest. Some images may be copies of photographs taken by his cousin J J Guest. Includes photographs of Mitai Tini. Title supplied by Library. Some photographic prints also reproduced in an album at Library reference PA1-o-045. Arrangement: Negatives also at; 1/2-034873 to 034879, 034889 to 034892, 037597 to 037700 (half plate); 1/4-21396 to 21464 (quarter plate). Quantity: 201 b&w original negative(s). 74 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Negatives and photographic prints Transfers: Photographic prints held in Original prints from file print collection: - PAColl-10563-074; 21, 23-28, 30-32, 37, 43-46, 48, 49, 51-54, 58-60, 66, 72-77, 79. - PAColl-10563-075; 02, 04, 13-16, 18, 19, 22, 23, 39, 54-56, 58, 61, 62, 65, 66, 69, 71,75-77, 79-83, 86, 87. - PAColl-10563-076; 02-06, 09, 12-14, 16, 18-28, 31.. Processing information: Collection description enhanced December 2022. Previous reference: PAColl-4872.

Date: [ca 1855-1930]

By: Wishart, Betty Sylvia, 1909-1990; Barnett, Sally, active 1995

Reference: PAColl-4855

Description: Photographs relate to the Fougere, Beamish and Wishart families of the Chatham Islands. A family tree is included in the collection. As well as people there are photographs of Waitangi, the hotel, the race track on race days, race horses and other locations in the Chatham Islands. There are also post cards with letters from Jack and Sydney Wishart while on military service in Europe during the First World War Source of title - Title supplied by Library These photographs belonged to Miss Betty Wishart (died 1990). Betty was a daughter of Violet Beamish and Elvyn Wishart of the Chatham Islands. Quantity: 74 b&w original photographic print(s). 8 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). 2 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photographic prints Provenance: She was an artist and an aunt of the donor, Sally Barnett

Date: 21 Aug 1863

From: Grey, George (Sir), 1812-1898: Maori manuscripts

Reference: MSY-2145

Description: Contains the whakapapa and history of Chatham Islands in Ngati Awa and Moriori (Maruiwi) dialects Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Mss (photocopies)

Date: [1859-1902], 2003

By: Davis, William, 1879-1962

Reference: MS-Group-0184

Description: The papers mainly comprise whakapapa and census material relating to both Moriori and Maori residing in the Chatham Islands. They were bequeathed to Davis by various Moriori elders. In addition to these original documents Mr Davis helped facilitate translations of the documents and he donated a copy of these translations, which have been done by Lyndsay Head. Source of title - Supplied Bill Davis grew up in the Chatham Islands and was of Moriori descent Quantity: 7 folder(s). 1 volume(s). 0.08 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, printed matter and photocopies Provenance: Donor is the son of Bill Davis. The papers were bequeathed to Bill Davis by various Moriori elders.

Date: 1874-1878

From: Anstice family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5164-02

Description: Inward and outward correspondence relating to the King family's experiences in New Zealand and the Chatham Islands Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1874

From: Pattisson, Hoel Thornthwaite : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-9665-2

Description: Transcription of an account by the Rev C Bowen of a stay in the Chatham Islands, where he served as a minister. Describes the arrival at the Chathams, the people, landscapes, social life and customs. Includes note by H T Pattisson Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres.

Date: 1840-1855, 1934

By: Church of the Province of New Zealand. Diocese of Wellington

Reference: fMS-Papers-1432

Description: Contemporary copy of register of marriages (1840-1845), burials (1840-1845), and baptisms (1840-1844), of original register in St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington. Lists of Maori confirmations at Pipitea, Wainui and Waikanae in 1855 and 1856; list of births, baptisms, marriages and deaths in Kapiti parish (1845-1846), compiled by Rev O Hadfield for census of the Ngatiawa tribe; Wanganui church return for 1844. Includes a canticle by Robert Parker. Note, the names appended are indicative only. Researchers should refer to the contents as there are too many names to list. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (7 pieces). 0.01 Linear Metres.

Date: nd

By: Denne, Archibald, Harry, 1900-1972

Reference: MS-Papers-10887

Description: Includes reference to his teaching at Taihape and Oxford, experiences in Maori schools in the Northland and on the East Coast, relations with Sir Apirana Ngata and others, and experiences in Fijian and Chatham Island schools. Includes some sketch maps of the areas mentioned Denne was an inspector of Maori schools 1933-1937, inspector of schools 1938-1947 and senior inspector of schools in Hawke Bay 1947-1948 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (85 leaves). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and typescript Transfers: To Drawings & Prints Collection - One cartoon entitled `AHD inspects the sewing'.

Date: 1938-1991

From: Burt, William Beverland, 1912-1992 : Chatham Islands collection

Reference: fMS-Papers-4494-1

Description: Folder contains the first part of the scrapbook which consists mainly newspaper clippings relating to the Chatham Islands but also includes envelopes, brochures, correspondence and other related material concerning the Chatham Islands. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1863 (18--), (19--)

By: Plummer, Albert, 1840-1926

Reference: MS-Papers-10861

Description: Reminiscences of a volunteer who served with the Waikato regiments, 1863, and in 1864 with the Hawke's Bay Co. He describes action, treatment of prisoners including a period on Chatham Islands where he held a victualling contract when Te Kooti and his followers seized the `Rifleman', 4 Jul 1868, and escaped to Poverty Bay Relationship complexity - Duplicate copy of original at MS-Papers-2288 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (14 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript

Date: [189-?]

By: Boyd, Mavis, 1927-

Reference: PAColl-4672

Description: Photographs of the Chatham Islands, taken ca 1890s. Includes views of a Maori whare and seabirds. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 28 b&w original photographic print(s). 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Postcards Transfers: File print at PAColl-6181-38.

Date: 1992

By: Bibby, Claire, 1964-

Reference: MSY-3484

Description: Contains historical information about policing in the Chatham Islands and biographical material about the individual police officers who have worked on the Islands. Also includes autobiographical accounts from police officers stationed at the Chathams. Source of title - cover title Quantity: 1 volume(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and typescript (some photocopies) Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Claire Bibby, Porirua, 1993

Date: 21 Aug 1938

By: Guest, Ernest Matthias Capewell, 1873?-1957

Reference: MS-Papers-3877

Description: Letter to his cousin, Joseph John Guest. Provides an outline of developments on the Chatham Islands, 1912-1938 and describes the changing circumstances of Island families during this period Source of title - Supplied title Joseph John Guest was father of the donor, and headmaster of Te One School on the Chatham Islands, 1906-1912. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (18 leaves). Physical Description: Holograph

Date: Jun-Jul 1947

From: Bennett, Agnes Elizabeth Lloyd, 1872-1960: Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1346-281

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1979-1982

From: Dossier on Te Kooti Rikirangi Te Turuki

Reference: MS-Papers-9587-02

Description: This volume is about the Tohunga Toiroa and his predictions about Te Kooti. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (53 pages). Physical Description: Typescript and photocopies

Date: 1998

From: Eagle, Audrey Lily, 1926- :[Collection of original paintings made for "Eagle's trees and shrubs of New Zealand" books. 1955-2005]

Reference: A-437-179

Description: Shows leaves, flowers and seeds of two varieties of kowhai. Artist's list: S chathamica: flowers and seed pods 23.9.98 cult. at Landcare Research, Lincoln. Orig. from Chatham I., supplied by Peter Heenan Appears on page 355 of Eagle's "Complete trees and shrubs of New Zealand" Other Titles - Island; September Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 331 x 269 mm.