Rusden, George William, 1819-1903

Colonial civil servant in Victoria and historian of Australia and New Zealand; Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society; defendant in the libel action brought by John Bryce MP over his history of New Zealand.

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Manuscript

Rusden, George William, 1819-1903 : Papers

Date: 1877-1886

By: Rusden, George William, 1819-1903

Reference: MS-Papers-0722/4

Description: Contains copy of shorthand notes of summing up of High Court of Justice, Queens Bench Division, Bryce v Rusden (12 March 1886); correspondence between F A Weld and Rusden about material for Rusden's history, chiefly concerning Maori and the Waitara land dispute(1877-1880). Included is a statement by C W Richmond on Waitara, and a photograph of Rusden with Rewi Maniapoto. Other - NB: Black and white negative (C 16368) of photograph of Rusden with Rewi Maniapoto contained in this folder available through the Pictorial Reference Section Other - For a summary of other material relating to Rusden held at the Royal Victorian Historical Society see AT 10/11 15 December 1992 (W L Renwick) Quantity: 1 folder(s) (157 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss (photocopy)

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Bryce, John (Hon) 1833-1913 : Diary

Date: 6 Feb-9 May 1886

By: Bryce, John (Hon), 1833-1913

Reference: MS-0340

Description: Typescript copy of a diary detailing the author's stay in London during the progress of the libel action Bryce v. Rusden with interesting details of the trial Quantity: 1 volume(s) (37 pages). Physical Description: Typescript (26 cm; ½ fawn morocco, light brown boards)

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General correspondence

Date: 1871-1880

From: Australian Joint Copying Project : Miscellaneous Series microfilm

By: Stanmore, Arthur Charles Hamilton Gordon, Baron, 1829-1912

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-20-1636

Description: Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

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Correspondence MSS 44321 - 44364

Date: 1835-1886

From: Australian Joint Copying Project : Miscellaneous Series microfilm

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-20-2234

Description: Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

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Correspondence - Volumes 22 to 24 RAL - SIN

Date: 1837-1889

From: Australian Joint Copying Project : Miscellaneous Series microfilm

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-20-2280

Description: Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

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Records of secretary; Personal collections of Sir Humphrey Davy, Michael Faraday, Sir W...

Date: 1837-1938

From: Australian Joint Copying Project : Miscellaneous Series microfilm

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-20-2015

Description: Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

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Correspondence

Date: 1885-1889

From: Australian Joint Copying Project : Miscellaneous Series microfilm

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-20-1631

Description: Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

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Tripe, Matthews & Feist : Legal documents

Date: 1858-1945

By: Tripe, Matthews & Feist (Firm)

Reference: 88-099

Description: The records comprise various legal documents and associated correspondence held by the law partnership. Includes correspondence, deeds and conveyances relating to Ernest Frederic Hadfield, a partner in the law firm of Hadfield, Tripe, Peacock and Guise; correspondence between Hadfield and Ralph Skipwith, on active service in World War One; papers relating to his father, Octavius Hadfield, Bishop of Wellington, which includes correspondence to Hadfield from G W Rusden re Bryce affair and five letters from Hadfield to `Charles' and his daughter; papers relating to Ernestine Mirian Hadfield (daughter), chiefly testimonials and an agreement with Waikato Diocesan School for Girls appointing her as a teacher, 1937 and papers relating to a second daughter, Elizabeth Ann Hadfield who graduated as a nurse from Wellington Hospital in 1934. Source of title - Supplied Arrangement: Papers remain in the order they were received Quantity: 2 box(es). 0.30 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and typescripts and printed matter Finding Aids: Preliminary listing available. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Tripe, Matthews & Feist, Wellington, 1988

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General correspondence

Date: 1881-1912

From: Australian Joint Copying Project : Miscellaneous Series microfilm

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-20-1637

Description: Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

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Correspondence of Lady Gordon with Lady Ryan, and with her family

Date: 1876-1882

From: Australian Joint Copying Project : Miscellaneous Series microfilm

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-20-1634

Description: Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

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Inward correspondence - G W Rusden

Date: 1880-1883

From: Mantell family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0083-370

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s) (27 pieces). Finding Aids: See inventory for full description of contents of this folder.

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Letter from G W Rusden to A J Woodhouse

Date: 21 Sep 1893

From: Mantell family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0083-378

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s) (1 letter). Finding Aids: See inventory for full description of contents of this folder.

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Rusden, George William, 1819-1903 : Letters from Anthony Trollope

Date: 1872-1873

By: Rusden, George William, 1819-1903

Reference: MS-Papers-9953

Description: Comprises two letters from Trollope to Rusden Source of title - Supplied Relationship complexity - See also MS-Papers-1706 for further letters from Trollope to Rusden donated by Miss Rusden Quantity: 1 folder(s) (2 pieces). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (photocopies)

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Rusden, George William, 1819-1903 : Papers

Date: 1886-1896

By: Rusden, George William, 1819-1903

Reference: MS-Papers-0722/1

Description: Comprises transcript of news comments on the Bryce v Rusden case; letters by Rusden about the case to Mrs Saramia (Helena) Scott (1886, 1896) and to Miss Rose (Rosa) Scott (1896); letter from the Richard R Holmees, Royal Library, accepting copies of his histories for the library (1890) Quantity: 1 folder(s) (12 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and printed matter (photocopies)

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Rusden, George William 1819?-1903 : Papers

Date: 1802, 1860-1895

By: Rusden, George William, 1819-1903

Reference: Micro-MS-0758

Description: Selections relating to New Zealand. Mainly inwards correspondence and annotations of Rusden in his published works. Most of the material concerns Rusden's History of New Zealand and the Bryce v Rusden libel case. For a note on other material held at Trinity College, Melbourne (Leeper Library) see AT 10/11 15 December 1992 Other Titles - History of New Zealand Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s). Physical Description: Negative microfilm only Finding Aids: Rough inventory available.

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Inward correspondence - G W Rusden

Date: 1888

From: Mantell family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0083-375

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s) (9 letters). Finding Aids: See inventory for full description of contents of this folder.

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Rusden, George William 1819?-1903 : Letters to W B D Mantell and others; extract of spe...

Date: 1880-1895

By: Rusden, George William, 1819-1903

Reference: MS-1834-1835

Description: The extract of J C Richmond's speech is from Hansard for Aug 1888 Quantity: 2 volume(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescripts (½ brown morocco, brown cloth)

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[Ephemera relating to Maori. 1800s]

Date: 1840 - 1899

Reference: Eph-A-MAORI-1800s

Description: Includes: 1800s: Te Inoi a te Ariki; the prayer of the Lord. [Photographic reproduction] 1842: The Messenger of New Zealand. Official message announcing the death of the Governor General, September 10, 1842 1844 [reprint from Illustrated London news 23 March 1844]. One hundred years ago; reproductions and quotations ... 1870: Maori Race Meeting. Karioi, January 1st 1870. Come! Come! Come! Notice to all! Plus photograph. 1882: `Maori Religion and Mythology' (1882) Edward Shortland. Advertising flyer 1886: Little ducks at play; parera iti takarokaro. A Xmas & New Years greeting from Maoriland / E Arnold 1886. 1888: `Aureretanga; groans of the Maori edited by G W Rusden [Book promotion1888) 1890?: Maison de la Belle Jardiniere de Paris :Pirogue - Nouvelle-Zelande. Lith H Sicard [Advertising card. ca 1890] 1890s?: The old story; in love as in war ... [1890s?] 1898?: "Relics of the historical art of the Maori" and "Historical relics of the Maori race", both by Gordon Robley [1898?] (2 copies of each). 1899: Union Steam Ship Company: The Union Company's steamers; their names and meaning. Greymouth, N.Z. June 26th, 1899. Evening Star Print 1899: `The Land of the Maoris' - Programme contains photographs publicising theatre production 1899 Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs, sizes varying below 250 mm.

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Inward correspondence - G W Rusden

Date: 1885

From: Mantell family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0083-372

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s) (19 letters). Finding Aids: See inventory for full description of contents of this folder.

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Inward correspondence - G W Rusden

Date: 1884

From: Mantell family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0083-371

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s) (19 letters). Finding Aids: See inventory for full description of contents of this folder.