Ramsden, George Eric Oakes, 1898-1962

Date: 1908-1949

From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0488

Description: Contains personal and professional correspondence regarding visits, marae, historical research; newspaper clippings and a report, `Wanganui Maori Conference as a Parliamentary paper'. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter

Date: 1936-1950

From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0318

Description: File 119 - Contains personal letters and receipts Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts

Date: 1954-1987

From: Scott, Richard George, 1923-2020: Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-8572-49

Description: Correspondence covering both editions of the Parihaka book. Not all correspondents indexed. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1890s-1954

By: Ramsden, George Eric Oakes, 1898-1962; Schmidt, Herman John, 1872-1959; Tyree Brothers (Firm); Hinge, Leslie, 1868-1942; New Zealand herald (Newspaper); Tesla Studios; Photo News Ltd; Price Picture News (Firm)

Reference: PAColl-7488

Description: Photographs of Sir Peter Buck, his family, friends and colleagues. Includes photographs of his services with the New Zealand Pioneer Battalion, life in Hawaii when working with the Bishop Museum, knighthood, and tangi. Also includes photographs of Huria Matenga, Sir Bernard Freyberg, Sir Peter Fraser, Sir Apirana Ngata and the Prince of Wales. Among the photographers represented are Hermann Schmidt, Tyree Brothers, Leslie Hinge, New Zealand Herald, Tesla Studio, and Price Picture News (New York). Quantity: 39 b&w original photographic print(s). Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-0181 (Papers of Eric Ramsden).

Date: [1940?]-1951

By: Ramsden, George Eric Oakes, 1898-1962

Reference: MS-Papers-0752/1

Description: Letters describe Christchurch, Ramsden's work, including the unfinished biography of Princess Te Puea, & PEN in New Zealand. Letter 15 Dec 1951 describes links that Admiral Phillip had with N Z, Dr Mackaness work on his diaries, and how his papers were held by Sir Frederick Chapman Quantity: 1 folder(s) (37 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph, typescript and printed matter (photocopies)

Date: 1954-1955

From: Jones, Pei Te Hurinui, 1898-1976 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5220-014

Description: Correspondence between Pei and Eric Ramsden much of which details the `Consecrated pathway of the Queen' (Elizabeth II), describing the waiata which were used during her visit, the people and groups which participated and a description of the venue, Turangawaewae Marae Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts

Date: 1955-1974

From: Fowler, Leo, 1902-1976: Papers and photographs

Reference: 77-014-4/14

Description: Correspondence, notes on articles, articles on Maori place names, photos, maps, newspaper clippings and abstracts of radio programmes based on Maori whaling on the East Coast and Te Kaha history. Correspondence includes letters relating to Fowler's writing and publications, including some correspondence in French relating to an article that Fowler wrote in Landfall that was being translated into French for inclusion in the Ethno-psychologie journal. Correspondence also from Eric Ramsden and Charles Brasch. Language - Two letters in French Language - Some notes relating to Maori phrases Quantity: 1 folder(s). One black and white photographic print of a kapa haka group taken from above.

Date: 4th May 1946

By: Ramsden, George Eric Oakes, 1898-1962

Reference: PA1-f-136

Description: Album showing the dedication ceremony for the Taranaki Mobile X-Ray Unit on Saturday 4th May, 1946, at Manukorihi Pā. This was the first unit of its kind in New Zealand, built in Taranaki for Maori and European peoples of the province Inside the front cover is a loose photgraph of a diagram of the "Duplex Photo-Roentgen Unit", showing an ideal installation layout for a bus; as is used in this particular unit. The official programme for the dedication ceremony is attached to page one; with various activities outlined; a list of speeches by local dignitaries, ministers of the crown including H G Mason (Minister of Native Affairs) and the Honorable A. Nordmeyer (Minister of Health); and the official unveiling and opening by Lady Miria Pomare. Scenes show the bus arriving, the Maori welcome of powhiri, karanga and karakia; a large crowd outside Te Ikaroa a Maui (the meeting house), with the statue in memory of Sir Maui Pomare in the background; and various scenes of dignitaries involved with the ceremonies. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with black leatherette cover, loose-bound, entitled `Photographs'; 29.5 x 36.5 cm

Date: 1930-1942

By: Ramsden, George Eric Oakes, 1898-1962

Reference: Micro-MS-0534

Description: The letters give accounts of Te Puea's work for the Maori people, particulary at Ngaruawahia; also contains family and personal news McKay was Te Puea's secretary Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s) positive (c.350p.).

Date: 1946-1948

From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0404

Description: File 199 - Contains letters regarding political matters Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts

Date: Sep-Dec 1839

By: Hadfield, Octavius, 1814-1904

Reference: qMS-0896

Description: Hadfield describes his journey down the East Coast with the Rev Henry Williams and others in the `Columbine', their arrival at Port Nicholson, visit to Cloudy Bay, the return to Port Nicholson, their walk from Wellington to Porirua and thence to Mana Island where Hadfield first met with Te Rangihaeata. He describes meeting Te Rauparaha at Kapiti, and records his impressions of Waikanae and his first visit to the villages near Otaki. Source of title - Transcribed from item Quantity: 1 volume(s) (23 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (carbon) (26 cm, pamphlet)

Date: 1950

From: [Programmes and other ephemera relating to Maori concerts, festivals and entertainment. 1950-1969].

Reference: Eph-A-MAORI-CONCERT-1950-01

Description: Includes an essay by Eric Ramsden about the Rangiatea Church, and the programme of the concerts. The inside back cover has a group portrait of some of the entertainers of the Ngati-Poneke Concert Party. The cover shows a reproduction of Barraud's lithograph of the interior of the Rangiatea Church. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Programme, with coloured cover, 25 cm.

Date: 1886-1938

From: Cowan family: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11946-014

Description: Published by Brett Printing & Publishing Co., 1918. Also other publications, and loose material laid in, which includes correspondence, drafts, photographs, and clippings, which mostly relate to the Tarawera eruption, the Rotorua Region, and Te Arawa. This volume also included some larger maps which have been housed separately (not yet described). Other publications include 'Narrative of the volcanic eruptions at Tarawera, New Zealand, June 10th, 1886' printed at the 'Evening Bell' Office, 1886. Correspondence includes a letter from H Fildes (25 Dec 1934) which mentions James Edge-Barbington, and the Rotorua guides Sophia and Kate, as well as Eric Ramsden. Also a letter from Charles A Cramer, of Onehunga (10 Jun 1936), inc which he recalls his memories of the Tarawera eruption 'like a movie film'; and a letter from Taiporutu Te Mapu (21 Jun 1938) where he is responding to questions that Cowan had sent him, particularly relating to Hinemoa's burial site and other related matters. Another folder of loose papers that were laid in to this book are held at MS-Papers-11946-015. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed material Transfers: Another folder of loose papers that were laid in to this book is held at MS-Papers-11946-015, and also some larger maps have been separated out, and are now in the Cartographic material subseries..

Date: [1940]

By: Vile, Arthur Henry, 1867-1946

Reference: MS-Papers-5966

Description: The personal, copy-edited, reminiscences of Vile who describes his life as a journalist and editor, newspaper people, political personalities and events in New Zealand. He describes living and working in Melbourne and St Arnaud, Victoria, and his experiences of unionism, his return to NZ in 1889 and working on the `Wairarapa star', his work with the Liberal Party and Richard John Seddon, his move to other newspapers including ones in Hastings, Eketahuna, Oamaru, Woodville, and Christchurch. He describes many of the politicians and other people he met during his working life including John Ballance, Sir John McKenzie, the Plunger (an incarnation of the Jubilee Plunger who was in Australia), G P Donnelly, Shanley (a reporter), his father, Job Vile, Capt Logan, F M B Fisher, the Prince of Wales's visit, Nelle Scanlan, Frank Milner, Sir James Ferguson, Lorimer/McCluskey (a possible member of the Kelly gang), Baird, William Milne, Alexander McMinn, Jock Morris, George Forbes, Capt Russell, Sir Maurice O'Rorke, Sir Thomas Wilford, Tom Duncan, Thomas Lindsay Buick and others. Source of title - Supplied Vile was a journalist and newspaper editor who worked on papers in the Wairarapa, Victoria, Hawke's Bay, Manawatu, New Plymouth and other parts of New Zealand Quantity: 2 folder(s). 0.04 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Duplicated material with holograph annotations, and photocopy

Date: 1943-1962

From: Jones, Pei Te Hurinui, 1898-1976 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5220-003

Description: Includes newspaper artcles on Miringa te kakara marae, whakapapa enquiries on Koroki, Whatihua and Ruaputahanga, articles on iwi history such as Ngati Toa, Maori placenames, critiques on books such as Nga Moteatea as well as publishing details, also includes a karakia for marriage Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter

Date: 1860

From: Jones, Pei Te Hurinui, 1898-1976 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5220-073

Description: 8 pages only filled in, 2 contains addresses and the rest are notes regarding a Kohimarama conference, July 14 1860 which includes a list of iwi who were represented. Also contains references to a few of Eric Ramsden's manuscripts held in the Alexander Turnbull Library Other - Notes are written in pencil and are hard to read due to smudgings Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holograph

Date: 1943-1946

From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0358

Description: File 154 - Contains materials regarding Maori election campaigns Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter

Date: 1867 (1945)

By: Ramsden, George Eric Oakes, 1898-1962

Reference: MS-1752

Description: Quantity: 1 volume(s) (31 pages). Physical Description: Typescript (27 cm; ¼ grey cloth)

Date: [1855-1951]

From: Alexander Turnbull Library : Miscellaneous items transferred from Printed Collections

Reference: MS-Papers-6058

Description: Comprises papers removed from `NZ Trades and Labour Conference Reports' (1895-1911) including notes by A G Bagnall, notes on 1904 conference, clippings, copy of letter sent to MPs after Auckland conference by W S Moxsom (1909), memorandum for W B Sutch re merging of Social Democratic Party with NZ Labour Party (1940), and circular letter for St Mary's Church, Karori (1951); words for song to the tune of the `Volga boatmen' of the NZASC (1942); correspondence between Turnbull and Robert McNab removed from McNab's `Murihiku' (1904, 1908); bill of exchange, Navy & Foreign, William Noble, paymaster (1873) removed from `Journal' of Commodore Goodenough (1876); errata to J G Wilson's `A History of Hawke's Bay' and clipping (removed from same); transcription of plate in Russell church for Augustus Hamilton in English and Maori; list of subscribers for Gudgeon's `Defenders of NZ' (1886); clipping removed from Elder's `Letters and journals of Samuel Marsden' (1934); typescripts of letter, Joseph Churches to his family, from `Letters from settlers and labouring immigrants...NZ Co's settlements...' (1843); note probably by Alexander MacKay from New Zealand Land Court `Important judgements...' (1879); notes re notes in T Musgrave's `Castaway on the Auckland Isles' (1865); letter H R H Balneavis to John Houston (1930) Also photocopies of notes by John Houston on sheets from the `The lore of the whare wananga' by Elsdon Best from Reserve Coll; notes from copy of Hooker's `Handbook of NZ flora' signed by Walter Mantell, copy going to reserve collection; notes from Reeves' `The Long white cloud' (copy owned by John Houston); notes on Napier Post Office (1969) Other Titles - History of Hawke's Bay by J G Wilson Other Titles - Murihiku by Robert McNab Other Titles - Defenders of New Zealand by T W Gudgeon Other Titles - Letters and journals of Samuel Marsden, ed by J R Elder Other Titles - Castaway on the Auckland Isles...Capt Thos Musgrave Quantity: 1 folder(s). Transfers: From Book Collections - - From Serials Collection -.

Date: 1942-1956

From: Jones, Pei Te Hurinui, 1898-1976 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5220-001

Description: Includes whakapapa from the Tairawhiti, Tainui and Te Arawa, essays on Maori poetry, the valedictory speech of Rangi Royal, the 50th Anniversary of the opening of the railway's main trunk line, 'Ngata, the Maori Statesmen', the creation of a Maori dictionary, news reports of Kingi Tawhiao drunk in Masterton, organising the play 'Pong and Puhihuia', honours list recommendations, the building of Mahinarangi at Turangawaewae and also Maori waiata, pao, ruri, patere and karakia, also includes personal correspondence, including from Michael Jones. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts