Tāmaki

Date: 1957, April 1960

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: PA12-7779

Description: Transparencies of aerial views of suburbs in the Auckland Region, taken 1957 and April 1960 by Whites Aviation. Comprises views of Takapuna Beach, housing in Tamaki, and a carnival at Western Springs Stadium. Quantity: 4 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Dye coupler transparencies

Date: 1946

From: New Zealand Seamen's Union : Records

Reference: 80-307-57/15

Description: Includes two letters re Australian transfers The scheme originated owing to concern over the housing shortage in the Auckland area. The scheme planned to build houses in the new suburb of Tamaki for the rehabilitation of returned servicemen Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1842-1904

By: Martin, Jemima Frances Martha, -1911

Reference: MS-Papers-2136

Description: Chiefly family letters to and from Jemima also some correspondence of Albin with friends Albin Martin, painter, emigrated to New Zealand in the Cashmere, 1851 with his wife Jemima, nee Kempe, and farmed at Tamaki Quantity: 3 folder(s) (184 leaves). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and typescripts (photocopies)

Date: 23 Dec 1841-30 Jun 1846

By: Bambridge, William, 1819-1879; Turnbull, Alexander Horsburgh, 1868-1918

Reference: MS-0129-0132

Description: The diaries give detailed descriptions of life in the mission settlements, frequent references to Selwyn's work, and numerous drawings of New Zealand scenes Relationship complexity - Volume 5 (1846-1848) is shelved at qMS-0122 William Bambridge sailed from England with Bishop Selwyn in the Tomatin, 23 Dec 1841. He was appointed writing master at St John's College till 1848 when he returned to England Quantity: 4 volume(s). Physical Description: Holographs (Various sizes and bindings, in ¼ red morocco red buckram slip cases) Provenance: Purchased by Alexander H Turnbull, 1914. Numerous illustrations

Date: [Circa 1900 to 1905]

By: Barltrop, George William, 1863-1946

Reference: PA1-o-300

Description: Photographs probably taken by George William Barltrop, between 1900 and 1905. The images follow on from McIntosh album 15, (these are pages 815-835) starting at Opunake (a church building). Pihama (a memorial to members of the crew of the barque Lizzie Bell which was wrecked off Oeo, 24th July 1901), a view of the Oeo Hotel (F. Morgan, proprietor), and a view of the mast of the Lizzie Bell standing as a memorial at Pihama. These are followed by a panorama of Parihaka (p. 822-823), and a portrait of a man named Ruru, at Parihaka. The rest of the album has scenes in the Auckland area, including a view of Queen Street in which the chemist shop of Charles J Ratgen is clearly visible. A series of images show various Maori artifacts on display at the Auckland Museum. Scenery in Auckland includes the Auckland Domain, Epsom, Tamaki, Auckland Harbour, Rangitoto, St Heliers, Mount Hobson and Mount Eden. Two church buildings are seen, one at Opunake, and the remains of a stone church at Tamaki. A group of photographs show horse-drawn carriages decorated with flowers for a floral fete (p 835-838). Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with maroon cover, entitled `Photographic views'; 20.5 x 17.5 cm

Date: [ca 1973-1980]

From: Craig, Elsdon Walter Grant, 1917-1980 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7888-077

Description: Typed extracts of minutes, correspondence and notes on the West Tamaki Road Board 1862-1864. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1968-1971]

From: Wederell, Denis Richmond, fl 1976 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1655-5/05

Description: Consists of 6800 words [towards a biography on R D Muldoon]

Date: 1965

From: Field, Robert Nettleton, 1899-1987 :[Collection of sketches, 1926 to 1961]

Reference: A-265-139

Description: View of the stone church on the right with outbuildings nearby under trees. Hills and trees can be seen in the distance across paddocks. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - Title in ink Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Felt-tip pen, 227 x 403 mm

Date: 12 Feb-16 Sep 1946

By: O'Connell, Tom, active 1946

Reference: MS-Group-1452

Description: Correspondence, photographs, newspaper clippings and financial information relating to O'Connells involvement in the `Walmata' project to increase housing in Auckland and for the rehabilitation of returned servicemen. The scheme originated owing to concern over the housing shortage in the Auckland area. The scheme planned to build houses in the new suburb of Tamaki for the rehabilitation of returned servicemen. Quantity: 2 folder(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by E O'Connell, Timaru, December 2005 Transfers: To Photographic Archive - 2 black and white photographs (PAColl-8743).

Date: 1850 - 1860

By: Martin, Albin, 1812?-1888

Reference: A-160-020

Description: A view across rolling countryside with part of a creek visible. Toetoe and possibly a cabbage tree in the foreground Signed "Albin Martin" on front mount. See notes and sketch map on back of A-160-022, which marks 'rise of the Otara creek' near Martin's farm on River Tamaki. Quantity: 1 oil(s). Physical Description: Oil on canvas-backed paper 163 x 98 mm Provenance: Purchase: Mrs Marjorie Forde, London 1972.

Date: 29 November 1975

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

By: New Zealand herald (Newspaper)

Reference: EP-NZ Obits-Muldoon-003

Description: Original caption reads: "Cheering National supporters with party leader and Prime Minister-elect Mr Muldoon and Mrs Muldoon, second from left, at Tamaki branch headquarters on Saturday night." Photograph taken 29 November 1975 by a New Zealand Herald staff photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Gelatin silver print 20.6 x 25.6 cm

Date: 1867-1873, 1740-1950s

By: Wilson family

Reference: MS-Papers-1276

Description: Excerpts from diary kept by C J Wilson and his wife during a visit to Europe, 1867-1870, preceded by some description of Waikato countryside, Nelson and Wellington. The Wilson travelled to England via Panama on the SS Rakaia, and returned on the Canaan; notes re farming his property at East Tamaki. Wilson family tree showing five generations of descendants of John Wilson of county Elgin and his wife, Elspeth Boyn, who married ca 1740. Handwritten family tree showing descendants of Judge John Aexander Wilson (b 1829) and his wife Ann Lydia Dent (b 1835) [section of the above tree]. Wilson family coat-of-arms. Includes quote by Tamati Ngapora re the Duke of Edinburgh (with sketch of Ngapora) Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s) (3 pieces). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescript and printed matter (photocopies)

Date: 1851 - 1860

By: Martin, Albin, 1812?-1888

Reference: A-160-022

Description: Also sketch map showing left to right: Wilson's - rise of the Otara creek - Smith - Otahuhu (in distance) - Martin - River Tamaki. Title inscribed on back. Quantity: 1 oil(s). Physical Description: Oil on canvas-backed paper 195 x 332 mm

Date: 1876

From: [Walsh, Philip] 1843-1914 :[European, shipboard and New Zealand sketchbook] 1863-1876.

By: Walsh, Philip, 1843-1914

Reference: E-359-048

Description: A skull with its lower jaw missing. Other Titles - College Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil 130 x 180 mm

Date: [ca 1856]

By: Martin, Albin, 1812?-1888

Reference: A-160-025

Description: View across rolling countryside towards hills with groups of trees, possibly the artist's farm Quantity: 1 oil(s). Physical Description: Oil on card 140 x 250 mm

Date: 1957, 1960

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: PA12-7780

Description: Transparencies of aerial views of suburbs in the Auckland Region, taken 1957 and 1960 by Whites Aviation. Comprises views of Western Springs Stadium, and housing in Tamaki and Ponsonby. Quantity: 4 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Dye coupler transparencies

Date: 1910 - 1930

By: Lloyd, Trevor, 1863-1937

Reference: B-064-001

Description: Shows the ruins of a stone church, St Thomas' Anglican Church at Kohimarama Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Etching 173 x 250 mm

Date: 1845 - 1848 - 1846

From: British Library. Department of Manuscripts :Drawings and sketches illustrative of New Zealand. 1845-1853. [Additional Manuscript 19953. File prints].

By: Merrett, Joseph Jenner, 1815-1854

Reference: E-143-015

Description: Five drawings on one page. From the top, 'Heke's first pah' shows Hone Heke's pa in the background, with Lake Omapere in the foreground, groups of Maori gathered. 'Landing a canoe' shows a long waka landing by pa pallisades to the right, with a volcanic peak in the background. Seated and standing men are in the canoe, and on land. Five rowers are waving oars in the air. The view of Tamaki shows a rolling landscape with a ridged volcanic peak in the background. 'Three seated Maori' have their cloaks wrapped around them. 'Chief at Taupo' is a profile view of a man in a cloak, with bushy receding hair, possibly Te Heu Heu. Other Titles - Omapere Quantity: 1 photograph(s). Physical Description: Photograph of five sepia ink and wash drawings

Date: 1939-1940

From: Brickell, Leo Gordon, 1920-1991: Local history research on Putāruru and Tāmaki

Reference: Series-7005

Description: Unbound manuscript with a handmade cardboard cover entitled 'History of the Tamaki Maori (sic) and early European, by L.G. Brickell 1940'. Includes handwritten and typescript pages, illustrated with maps and drawings, and images from other sources. Includes an index, foreword, and the pages are numbered; the final page is numbered 219. Completed when Brickell was a student at Auckland Teacher's College during 1939-1940. Provides a history of the Auckland Isthmus between circa 900 and 1890. Includes descriptions of waka migrations; Māori placenames associated with the Auckland Isthmus; stories related to iwi settlement and migration over time within the region and later, the development of European suburbs across Auckland. Title supplied by Library. Arrangement: Manuscript originally delivered as a single item to the library in a handmade cardboard folder. Quantity: 2 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescripts, drawings and hand-drawn coloured maps, 219 pages. Processing information: The draft manuscript has been divided into two parts, at MS-Papers-12760-1 and MS-Papers-12760-2 for reasons of storage and preservation. This record was made into a series with accession in 2023. Previous ID: ATL-Group-00768 Previous title: Brickell, Leo G, 1920-1991: Draft manuscript 'History of Tāmaki'.

Date: 1845 - 1850

From: British Library. Department of Manuscripts :Drawings and sketches illustrative of New Zealand. 1845-1853. [Additional Manuscript 19953. File prints].

By: Merrett, Joseph Jenner, 1815-1854; Swainson, George Frederick, 1829-1870; Swainson, William, 1789-1855

Reference: E-143-014

Description: Three views on one page. The top view is a lithograph of Taita Stockade, in a clearing, with hills beyond. The central view is a seated Maori woman, named Taki. She is wrapped in a blanket. The lowest view is an extensive view over Tamaki, with farms, the harbour, clumps of bush. Quantity: 1 photograph(s). Physical Description: Photograph of lithograph and of two ink and wash drawings