Inheritance and succession

Date: 1858, 1870-1873

From: Marshall, John Williams, 1814-1891 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1085-2

Description: Grant of land to Marshall, paymaster, 15th Regiment of Foot (1858); letters re the disposal of William Swainson's estate (1870-1873) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [ca 1881-1899]

From: Phillips family : Papers

By: Phillips, Coleman, 1846-1925

Reference: MSY-4802

Description: Volume of clippings, correspondence and other papers, `My own correspondence and personal matters (no 3), Patent scrap book' and including many letters to the editor by Coleman, letters by other people, and notes, many relating to Greytown matters such as water, the dairy factory, agriculture, bushfelling, fires and similar topics, notices (particularly for The Union); also bill drafts, correspondence (identified persons entered under Name), reports, statistics, rough map showing flood effects (1893), homoeopathic and other notes re varicose veins, poems by Phillips, biblical family tree, rough plan showing skim milk or whey tanks; and other topics. The scrapbook was compiled in `Patent brass & iron bedsteads &c' catalogue and pages 80-114 have not been pasted over. Quantity: 1 volume(s). Transfers: To Photographic Archive - Photograph of Coleman Phillips, solicitor, building; probably Greytown, with figure, presumably Phillips.

Date: 25 Apr 2001

From: Anglo-Indian lives oral history project

By: Mendonca, Anthony Kenneth, 1934-

Reference: OHInt-0562/09

Description: Anthony Mendonca was born in Karachi in 1934. Talks of his relatives living in India from the late 19th century until World War II and mentions marriages to British soldiers, several of whom later became prisoners of war. Talks of his father's wartime work, recalls food rationing and curfew. Mentions his twelve brothers and sisters and their education at a catholic school, the size of their house and compares other similarly sized familes with his. Talks of his work, on leaving school, as a civilian in the Air Force and land-based work with a steamship company. Mentions trade problems and exploitation of the East. Relates his move to England and the overseas currency situation. Describes his impressions of life in England, finding work, his accommodation and studying engineering at evening class. Recalls his blind date, marrying, having children and moving to New Zealand. Recalls his jobs, passports, religions and the Goan community. Talks of accommodation and servants, food and mealtimes, clubs, languages and treatment of races. Describes partition and the situation following it. Mentions social standards of behaviour and inheritance of property. Relates his children's lives, his son's army experiences, his use of languages and knighthood. Mentions his daughter's work experiences. Talks of his attitude and visits to England and Pakistan, his nationality, the procedure of obtaining New Zealand citizenship. Explains property inheritance and ownership, the financial situation of his family. Awards/funding - project received an Oral History Grant Interviewer(s) - Dorothy McMenamin Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-008316 - OHC-008319 Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 interview(s). 4 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-2647.

Date: 19 July, 1995 - 19 Jul 1995

From: Interviews about Denis Glover by Gordon Ogilvie

By: Harris, Elna Mavis, 1902-2005

Reference: OHInt-0576-11

Description: Ellie Harris was interviewed aged 92. Ellie Harris' father (Arthur) and Denis Glover's father (Harry) were brothers. Ellie Harris talks about their parents, George and Sophia Glover, who were Denis Glover's paternal grandparents and lived in Oriental Bay, Wellington. Talks about their lifestyle and attitudes, the family business, wealth and privilege. Describes her view that they were not a close family, talks about related factors. Talks about court case over a family member's estate. Mentions her memory of Harry Glover, describes Denis Glover's mother Lyla as talented and artistic. Comments on the relationship between Harry Glover and his mother, and how that may have affected his relationships with women. Comments on Denis Glover's sister Coreen, talks about her grandparents George and Sophia as Presbyterian church-goers, mentions her grandmother was part Spanish. Interviewer(s) - Gordon Ogilvie Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-8799, OHC-8813a Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 30 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-2810.

Date: 21 April, 1995 - 21 Apr 1995

From: Interviews about Denis Glover by Gordon Ogilvie

By: Lackey, Peggy, active 1995; Lackey, David W, active 1995

Reference: OHInt-0576-17

Description: Peggy Lackey was a cousin of Denis Glover. Describes Denis Glover's father, Harry Glover, his sense of humour, work as a dentist and his brief experience as a pig farmer at Eltham. Mentions his return to dentistry in Takapuna until his death. Discusses Harry Glover's first wife Lyla Falck, her relationship with the Glover family and the effect of their relationship on Harry Glover's relationship with his children. Talks about Harry Glover's second wife, Maud Curtis, and the ramifications of the will of his father, George Glover. Discusses George Glover's successful business operation prior to migrating to New Zealand, his home in Oriental Bay, his eleven children, the careers of his sons, his properties in Wellington and the demise of the family fortune. Mentions the regard Harry Glover was held in by many of his patients. The interview also contains input from Peggy Lackey's son, David Lackey, who prompts his mother on several occasions on matters such as the relationship between Denis Glover's mother and her husband's family, George Glover's estate, business interests and his considerable wealth. Interviewer(s) - Gordon Ogilvie Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-8801 Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 40 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-2813.

Date: 2013

Reference: Eph-B-HOAX-2013-01

Description: Letter advising recipient of a huge sum of money discovered in a floating fund, the estate of a person who died intestate; and asking for details of telephone and fax number, and bank account number into which the money could be deposited. Recipient must provide proof of kinship to the deceased person. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, 297 x 210 mm. Provenance: Donated in 2013.

Date: 17 Sep 1995

From: Interviews about Denis Glover by Gordon Ogilvie

By: Drew, John, 1913-

Reference: OHInt-0576-06

Description: John Drew was an early business partner of Denis Glover. Describes their establishment of the Caxton Club Press (later called The Caxton Press) with Glover managing the printing and Drew seeking the business, and financing the Press via Drew's aunts. Describes Mary Glover (Glover's first wife) and her relationship with Glover. Talks about his own father, arriving in New Zealand in 1882. Describes turning down a large inheritance and opportunity in Kenya in order to continue with Glover and the Caxton Press. Talks about getting a loan from a family contact for upgrading equipment; Leo Bensemann's involvement during World War II; factors leading to Dennis Donovan asking Glover to leave Caxton Press. Talks about Glover moving on to Pegasus Press and the Technical Correspondence Institute and being asked to leave both for the same reason. Drew describes his feelings about being paid out of the Caxton Press and the resultant change in his friendship with Glover. Discusses the literary relationship between Allen Curnow and Glover; Glover's relationship with his wives; his friendship with Albion Wright; and summarises his view of Glover. Interviewer(s) - Gordon Ogilvie Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-8798 Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 1 interview(s). 45 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-2808.

Date: 1993

From: Simpson, Adrienne Marie, 1943-2010: Papers and recordings

Reference: MS-Papers-11724-01

Description: Research undertaken in 1993 by professional genealogist Roger D. Joslyn for Adrienne Simpson into the probate of Frances Alda and her property 'Casa Mia' which was located in Nassau County, New York State, United States. Includes last will and testament of Frances Alda signed 14 March 1941, petition for probate after her death, deed for purchase of 'Casa Mia' (1926), appraisers report on 'Casa Mia' (March 1953) and inventory of her estate. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 21 Dec 1993

From: Convent girls oral history project

By: Te Hemara, Hana, 1940-1999

Reference: OHInt-0634/08

Description: Hana Te Hemara born Bell Block 1940. Discusses parents religious background - father a Mormon, mother a convert to Catholism. Topics discussed include: upbringing in the catholic faith; segregation of boys and girls in catholic primary school run by St Joseph's nuns; competitive singing in the choir; lack of choice in academic courses offered to girls; emphasis on protocol; abortion; sexism and oppression within the Catholic Church; Maori beliefs and succession and inheritance of land; understanding own culture and leaving the Catholic Church. Refers to `the white male club' holding power. Mentions Mira Szasy and United Women's Conference. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Jane Tolerton Venue - 83 Ash Street, Auckland Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-010493 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 1 Electronic document(s). 1 interview(s). 1 Hours Duration. 57 kilobyte(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-4993, OHDL-000295. Search dates: 1940 - 1992

Date: 1935

From: Fortune, Reo Franklin, 1903-1979: Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-11782-05

Description: Off-print of an article from the Iowa Law review January 1935 Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript

Date: 29 November 1867

By: Bourke, Chris, 1959-

Reference: MSI-Papers-12073

Description: Deed is a settlement between Henry Elmhirst Reader and his wife Elizabeth Mary Reader (as one party) and Edmund George Reader, brother of Elizabeth, and Richard Bethell (as the other party) regarding the estate of John Lillie, father of Elizabeth Mary Reader. The deed was drawn up by T. S. Duncan, Solicitor, of Christchurch, New Zealand. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Parchment document, 52 x 37.5 cm, 7 pages on 4 sheets, bound with dark green string. Includes a ten shillings stamp duty stamp and four red seals with the signatures. Provenance: The deed has been in the donor's family for many years. Deed found in their family home. Original provenance is unknown. Processing information: Deed was folded and has been flattened for packaging and storage.

Date: [ca 1913]

From: Williams family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-9994-1

Description: Comprises letter to Lucy from H Davies (1913) with memo per Davies from the late Henry Williams re the number of blood relatives of Thomas Williams (1898); a used 10/- note; mint and some used stamps; and `A morning song' in English and Maori (A waiata mo ta ataa), translated by William Puckey Language - Song in Maori and English Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 2006

From: Brockie, Robert Ellison, 1941- :[19 cartoon illustrations published in the Dominion Post between 22 July 2002 and 12 January 2004.]

Reference: H-737-006

Description: A father proudly explains to his son that all this may one day be his. Father and son are dressed in striped gangster shirts and the father in addition wears an Andy Kapp cap and dark glasses and carries a bulging sack. The boy carries a sling-shot. A comment on paternal expectations and examples. Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: Photocopy, A4 size.

Date: 22 May 2015

From: Morris, Toby, 1980- :['The Pencilsword' cartoon strip, and other cartoons]

Reference: DCDL-0031461

Description: The tenth Pencilsword cartoon, with the heading 'On a Plate: a short story about privilege'. The story follows Richard and Paula, noting their different opportunities in life: Richard's parents are doing okay and his house is warm and dry and he has books and food; Paula's parents are not doing okay and her house is full of people and damp and she keeps getting sick. 'Richard's parents will do anything for their baby', but the cartoonist also notes that 'so will Paula's. That's why they're working two jobs.' Richard's school is well-resourced, while Paula's school is underfunded with large class sizes and stressed teachers. The cartoonist notes that there are different expectations set for each of them, which over the years start to add up. Richard's parents pay for University while Paula works to pay for Polytech. Richard's dad gets him and internship while Paula has to look after her sick dad. Richard's bank loan is approved, Paula gets sent to 'Eazee Finance'. The cartoonist writes 'Then maybe Richard starts to believe that he deserves to be on top. That he did it all himself' while 'maybe Paula starts to settle'. Learns to 'know her place'. But the cartoonist hopes this is not true. In the final two panels, Richard is asked the secret to his success while Paula hands him a plate of oysters, and he says "Less whinging, more hard work I say. I'm sick of people asking for handouts. No one ever handed me anything on a plate." This cartoon went 'viral', including postings on the Huffington Post and Boing boing. It was translated into other languages and widely shared on social media, including Facebook. An archived version is available at: http://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/content-aggregator/getIEs?system=ilsdb&id=1648495 Available for viewing at: http://thewireless.co.nz/articles/the-pencilsword-on-a-plate

Date: 21 Hune 1890 - 21 June 1890

From: Creator unknown: Ngā reta nō Te Tau Ihu a Tiemi Parete rātou ko te whānau Te Rei. Letters relating to James Perrott and the Te Rei whānau.

Reference: MS-Papers-12243-01

Description: He reta ki a Oriwia Te Rei o Motueka nā Renata, i tuhia i Niu Paremata i te 21 o Hune, 1890. Letter to Oriwia Te Rei in Motueka from Renata, written from Niu Paremata [New Plymouth], 21 June 1890. The letter relates to [Tanira?] who has died and left a will regarding his/her land. Renata informs Oriwia that the court has decided that the rental payments for the land will now go to someone else [other than Oriwia]. Transcription: Niu Paremata Hune 21. 1890 Kia Oriwia te Rei Motueka E [Kui?] Mo [Tanira?] kaa mate na he wira tana mo ana whenua. Kua kootitia kua hoatu ki te tangata ke. Ko te reti maku e hoatu ki nga tangata i whakataua e te Kooti inaianei kaore he tikanga ki a koe na Renata

Date: 9 September 1891

From: Creator unknown: Ngā reta nō Te Tau Ihu a Tiemi Parete rātou ko te whānau Te Rei. Letters relating to James Perrott and the Te Rei whānau.

Reference: MS-Papers-12243-02

Description: Letter from Emma Rolfe to Oriwia [Te Rei], dated 9 September 1891, regarding business matters relating to Oriwia's land. Transcription: Huanui 9 Sept 1891 Mr [Roy?] has at last sent you a copy of the Will, you ought to have received it long ago, but it seems it [slipt?] his memory. I hope you will not de- lay sending me a written authority to work your land, & also send me power to ask the Court in your name to define the boun- daries so that we can fence it in, only two of the owners have at present had it partitioned [Rona? Rena?] & Tatou. Of course we will pay all expenses in connection with the [Court?] & also fencing. I will try & send you a little money [Page 2] as soon as I can. I hope we shall have better crops than last year, every where they were a total failure Hoping to hear from you shortly & with best love from us all & kind regards to [Jem?] I remain Yours affectionately Emma Rolfe

Date: 7 Pepueri 1905 - 7 February 1905

From: Creator unknown: Ngā reta nō Te Tau Ihu a Tiemi Parete rātou ko te whānau Te Rei. Letters relating to James Perrott and the Te Rei whānau.

Reference: MS-Papers-12243-15

Description: He reta ki a Tiemi Parete nā Te Rutu rāua ko Riria, i tuhia i Motueka, i te 7 o Pepueri 1905. Letter to Tiemi Parete [James Perrott] from Te Rutu and Riria, written from Motueka, 7 February 1905. The letter relates to tensions between Riria and Hema over Te Rei[’s] land. The land court had met in Motueka for just one day. It says that Rawiri and [T?]uata were also angry, and asks Tiemi to visit. Transcription: Motueka 1905 Pepueri 7 Kia Tiemi Parete E Koro tena koe, kua tae mai tau reta aroha kia maua, kua kite [?] e maua i au kupu mihi mai mo maua, kei te pai maua kei te ora me koe hoki i tae mai nei tau reta ki a, maua kei te ora koe, [E?] oti tena [ie. heoti tēnā] Hi tae mai Hahe ma [ie. I tae mai a Ema/Hema], ki konei kite koti i nga whenua [Page 2] o te Rei, o tereti mana, o Riria i Motueka nei, i Riri a Riria kia Hema, i ki a Riria i wea koe i te ora nga, te haere mai ai kia kite kia mohi o ai koe e whenua totomatua [ie. he whenua tō tō matua?] kei konei Noku nei hoki te whenua i tukuna ki au, E ki mai ana e Kaia to Riria e ki atu ana a Riria kei au te whenua, kariri hoki atu ana, me Rawiri, me [T?]uata i tae mai te koti ki motueka nei, kotahi te rangi hoki atu ana [E?]oti tena || [E?] kupu atu ta maua kia koe me he mea kapai koe kite haere mai kia kite ia maua kahoki atu ai, Na Te Rutu Na Riria

Date: 2014

From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0028636

Description: Shows Prince Charles looking into a mirror. He holds a newspaper with the headline 'Spanish King, abdicates so son didn't "wither and grow old" waiting for the throne "like Prince Charles"'. Refers to Spanish King Juan Carlos I abdicating in favour of his son, Felipe VI. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2014

From: Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0028675

Description: Shows a defence lawyer telling a judge during a trial that his client "...while admitting his guilt Sir, I am instructed that, through his Granny, on his mother's side, and a fling she had while on her OE in the sixties, he is in fact... Crown Prince Sid of Moldova and accordingly...". Refers to Korotangi Paki, second in line to the Maori throne, and son of King Tuheitia, escaping conviction for drink-driving, theft and burglary charges for which he had pled guilty to. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2005-2014

By: New Zealand Century Farm and Station Program

Reference: MS-Group-1592

Description: Applications and supporting evidence for the New Zealand Century Farm and Station Award, which takes the form of a plaque and other recognition for farms and stations held by one family for 100 years. The Century Farm and Station Program is based in Lawrence, Central Otago. It is national in scope. The supporting evidence accompanying the application form may include all or some of the following: Certificates of title; topographical and cadastral maps; photographs of family and farm (some aerial); history of the family (some published); family trees; history of the farm ownership. Included within this collection are electronic documents. Source of title - Title transcribed from papers Quantity: 268 folder(s). 1237 Electronic document(s). 12 electronic scan(s) of original black and white photographic print(s). 1 electronic scan(s) of original colour photographic print(s). 2.60 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, printed matter, photographs, and maps