Queen Charlotte Sound / Tōtaranui

Date: 1944

From: Falla, Robert Alexander (Sir), 1901-1979 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-2366-405

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1825 - 1847

By: Greenwood, John Danforth, 1803-1890

Reference: E-150-q

Description: Views of French and Swiss architecture; sketches of Wairau Valley, Guards Bay, Queen Charlotte Sound, Motueka River. Includes diary for Swiss trip 1825 and for Wairau journey, 1847, with Alfred Fell and Mr Edwards (see MS Papers 98-2 and -7, letter to Mrs Field). John Danforth Greenwood was a doctor and an early settler in Motueka from the 1840s Quantity: 1 sketchbook(s). Physical Description: 24 pencil mostly 132 x 215 mm in 86 p sketchbook 1/2 green morocco, green boards (in box ¼ green calf) Transfers: Transferred from Greenwood papers (Ms Papers 98)..

Date: 1929

Reference: PAColl-7588

Description: Long Point; the Cook Memorial at Ship Cove; Motuara Island "where Union Jack was first hoisted and potatoes first planted"; and three of Queen Charlotte Sound captioned "where they stopped for lunch", "where canoes were found, also flesh, Grass Cove over the hill", and "scene of the massacre". The photographs are numbered 1-4, 6 and 8 which implies there may be others to add to this collection. Photographer unidentified. Quantity: 6 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: [190-?]

From: Daroux, Louis John, 1870-1948 :Photographs of New Zealand and the Pacific

Reference: 1/1-039444-G

Description: Queen Charlotte Sound from Picton wharf. A steamship is approaching the wharf, upon which is a group that includes a cadet guard of honour. A decorated arch is at the entrance to the wharf. Photograph taken ca 1900s by Louis John Daroux. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6.5 x 8.5 inches

Date: 1848 - 1983

By: Fox, William, 1812-1893; Alexander Turnbull Library Endowment Trust

Reference: C-112-029

Description: A reproduction of an original watercolour in the Library's collection Other Titles - Waitohi Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Coloured photolithograph ; image 351 x 549 mm on sheet 440 x 610 mm

Date: 1840-1926

From: Wesley Methodist Church (Taranaki Street, Wellington) : Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1185-010/1

Description: Baptism records for the Cloudy Bay, Queen Charlotte Sound, and Tory Channel districts. These records mostly relate to the Maori and whaling communities, including Ngati Toa, Ngati Rarua, Ngati Koata, Rangitane and Ngai Tahu (?). Note, the names included are indicative only and represent some of the Ngati Toa personalities recognised and researchers should carefully check the contents for other names and tribal associations. Quantity: 1 volume(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1891

By: Webster, Kenneth Athol, 1906-1967

Reference: A-048-006

Description: A view from a shore looking into the Sound with four yachts on the water. The exact location within Queen Charlotte's Sound has not been identified Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on card, 140 x 215 mm

Date: 1839

From: Dieffenbach, Ernst, 1811-1855: Letters

Reference: MS-Papers-1109-1

Description: Letters written by Ernst Dieffenbach to his family, describing his journey on board the 'Tory' to New Zealand and his time at Queen Charlotte Sound, dated 1839. With accompanying translations by Dr Gerda Elizabeth Bell. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1884 - 1886

From: Medley, Mary Catherine 1835- :Mary C. Medley's sketch book ; visit to Rotorua before Tarawera eruption [No.] 12. 1884-1886.

Reference: E-377-056/057

Description: A view of Queen Charlotte Sound showing Mount Stokes and Endeavour Inlet Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - Queen Charlotte Sound. Mount Stokes. Endeavour Inlet Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Pencil and watercolour, 125 x 420 mm.

Date: 1884 - 1886

From: Medley, Mary Catherine 1835- :Mary C. Medley's sketch book ; visit to Rotorua before Tarawera eruption [No.] 12. 1884-1886.

Reference: E-377-053

Description: Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - Queen Charlotte Sound. Motuara Id. Beyond? Capt Cook Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Pencil and watercolour, 125 x 210 mm.

Date: 1882

From: Hunter, Norman Mitchell b 1859 :[Sketches of New Zealand. 1882-1883]

Reference: E-328-f-052-1

Description: A scene in Tory Channel, Queen Charlotte Sound Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - In Tory Channel, Queen Charlotte's Sound. 23/10/82 Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil 92 x 23 mm

Date: 1872 - 1982

By: Kinder, John, 1819-1903; Ball, Barbara J, active 1971-1981

Reference: B-118-036

Description: Anikiwa from Queen Charlotte Sound Original watercolour in Auckland City Art Gallery Same as B-118-036-a Extended Title - Illustration to B J Ball's 1983 calendar Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, coloured ; image 227 x 348 mm on sheet 310 x 430 mm + 1 information sheet (150 x 210 mm)

Date: 1959

From: Falla, Robert Alexander (Sir), 1901-1979 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-2366-288

Date: 21 Mar 1835-10 Apr 1850

By: Brown, Alfred Nesbit (Archdeacon), 1803-1884

Reference: qMS-0277-0278a

Description: Comprises typescript copy of Brown's diary (1835-1846); and microfilm printout (1847-1850). A journal kept while Brown was a missionary for the Church Missionary Society at Matamata, Tauranga and the Bay of Islands. He describes conversion and education of Maori, inter-tribal war while at Matamata and his journey on HMS `Rattlesnake' with James Busby and Samuel Marsden from the Bay of Islands to Queen Charlotte Sound (1837). Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 3 volume(s). 0.05 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript and microfilm printout (35 cm; red buckram & phase box)

Date: [ca 1900s]

Reference: PA1-o-1258

Description: Photograph album comprising views of Marlborough, chiefly Picton, taken ca 1900. Includes an image of the Edwin Fox. Possibly compiled by Charles Chilton and his family, and given to Dr William Redman. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Inscriptions: Album page - centre - to Dr & Mrs Redman with best Christmas wishes from Dr, Mrs & Frank Chilton. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Grey card covered album 15.6 x 20.3 cm containing 24 photographs Provenance: Album presented to Dr and Mrs Redman by Dr, Mrs and Frank Chilton. Possibly compiled by Dr Charles Chilton and family.

Date: 1920 - 1939

From: Forbes, Josephine K, 1917-2005 :[John Lysaght Moore and Sophie Augusta Moore art works].

By: Moore, John Lysaght, 1897-1965

Reference: A-380-100

Description: Shows a view of a beech tree. Other Titles - Queen Charlotte Sound Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil, 230 x 150 mm.

Date: [1930s]

From: Union Steam Ship Company :Photographs of Ship Cove, Milford Sound, and Pacific Islands

By: Raine, William Hall, 1892-1955

Reference: PAColl-D-0117

Description: Unidentified group including a ship's officer, taken at Cook memorial at Ship Cove. Probably a party of people on a Union Steam Ship Company excursion to Queen Charlotte Sound on RMS Monowai. Photograph taken by W H Raine, ca 1930s Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: 43 x 58 cm Provenance: Donated by Union Steam Ship Company, Nov 1970

Date: ca 1938-1940

By: McKenzie, Albert Lindsay, active 1940; McKenzie, Andrew E, active 1998

Reference: PA1-o-909

Description: Album of photographs taken by Albert Lyndsay McKenzie, showing Haywards substation, Centennial Exhibition, Union Airways aircraft at Rongotai airport, and views of war memorials, other monuments, some buildings and parks and gardens in Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland. There are also some scenic views of rivers and landscape, and one photograph of bee keepers at work on hives. Albert Lyndsay McKenzie, the father of the donor, was born in Christchurch. He started an apprenticeship as a process art engraver, which was interrupted by World War 2, and never completed. He returned to Christchurch after the war. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

Date: 1880 - 1890

From: Willis, Archibald Dudingston (Firm) :N. Z. Christmas cards. - Wanganui ; A.D. Willis [1886 or later].

Reference: E-068-019

Description: A cabbage tree (cordyline australis) in flower, framing an oval view of Queen Charlotte Sound, close to Picton. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chomolithograph 145 x 104 mm on album page ca 137 x 180 mm

Date: 1840

By: Robertson, Charles, active 1840

Reference: MapColl-834.2aj/1840/Acc.38227

Description: Hydrographic chart of Cloudy Bay, Whaling Harbour, Port Robertson, Rofs Channel and Queen Charlotte Sound showing depths in fathoms and two coastal profiles of the land east of Whaling Harbour and Bluff Heads. A reference key is provided, identifying settings of flood tide, beaches at low water, and places of good anchorage. The location of villages, rivers, trees, and a salt lake are also shown. Annotations relate to the lie of the land, interesting flora and fauna, and safe navigation around the coastline. Annotation below the map border reads 'Copied from a rough drawing belonging to Mr Wyld May 12th 1841'. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy on paper, scale [1:110 000], 45.8 x 36 cm.