Hochstetter, Christian Gottlieb Ferdinand von, 1829-1884

Date: 1905-1936

From: Cowan family: Collection

Reference: fMS-Papers-11946-010

Description: Research material mainly relating to Kimble Bent, including correspondence, drafts, notes, clippings, publications and photographs. Includes a letter from Charles Finnerty of Stratford, dated 2 November 1936, in which he mentions that his father knew Kimble Bent; also an extract of a letter from Reverend T G Hammond dated 10 October 1905, relating to Titokowaru; drafts and clippings relating to 'the canoe-builders' story. The publications comprise 'New Plymouth: The holiday centre of New Zealand' and 'West Coast War South Taranaki, 1866-69' by 'Lt Col T McDonnell'. Also includes a clipping with photographic images of Mokoia Island, including Patera Te Ngungukai and tapu stones and objects. Photographs comprise images of F E Maning, Dr Hochstetter (with signature), Wi Tako Ngatata (1880, and ca 1870s), John Webster, Ngamako (taken by Pulman), an unknown Māori man, and a carte de visite with the imprint "W. H. Reed, Photographic Artiste, Shortland Street, Auckland, New Zealand", in an envelope annotated: "Rare photograph of the Revd. Mr. Volkners Widow [Emma] Wepiha Apanui and family sitting in front of house near the willow". The willow tree near the church of the German-born missionary Carl Sylvius Völkner at Opotiki was significant as this is where he was hanged on 2 March 1865. Also includes a juvenile illustrated story, relating to the shipwreck of a ship called the "Fort" (drawn in pencil on paper), probably created by John or Roy Cowan. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s) Total. 10 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Manuscripts, photographs, and drawing in pencil on paper.

By: Hartinger, Anton, 1806-1890

Reference: E-139-q-005

Description: 6 ceremonial axes with ornamental handles. Memoir in: Academy of Science publications, philosophy and history class. Vol. 35: Mexican Relics, by F. von Hochsteter Extended Title - From: Hochstetter, F von. Mexikanische Reliquien. Plate V Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph, black and white 254 x 177 mm

Date: 1859 - 1888 - 1867 - 1890

By: Hochstetter, Christian Gottlieb Ferdinand von, 1829-1884; Ciceri, Eugene, 1813-1890; Sargent, Alfred Louis, 1828-; Charton, M E, active 1860-1890s; Tour du Monde (Periodical); Clive Burden Ltd.

Reference: A-109-066

Description: View towards the south end of Lake Taupo, showing snow-covered Ruapehu, and steaming Tongariro, Ngauruhoe and Ketetahi crater in left background. In centre distance is Motutaiko Island. Figures wading in water at left foreground are holding fishing nets. There are two small fishing craft at right foreground, and craft with sails further off. Inscription at lower edge, gives name of engraver, "Sargent" - Alfred Louis Sargent. M.E. Charton's edition appears to be a reprint of the original 1865 edition of "Le tour du monde..." Vol. XI, pages 273-320. Image copied by Eugene Ciceri, from Hochstetter's original design lithographed by A. Meerman, in F. von Hochstetter's "Neu-Seeland" (Stuttgart, 1863), page 364. ATL has original; and English translation , 1867, at q919.31 HOC. c.f. copies at A-048-026 and B-062-024. Another negative made from the 1865 edition of "Le tour du monde" (published Paris: Editions C.T.I.C., 1865), page [297]; negative no. 1/2-C-09879-F. File print in Drawing and Prints Artists file. Other Titles - Lake Taupo. Extended Title - From: "Le tour du monde; nouveau journal de voyages"..."Voyage a la Nouvelle-Zelande", verso of page 298, vol. unknown, 1890? Inscriptions: Recto - bottom centre - SARGENT; Recto - beneath image - Le lac Taupo. - Dessin de Eugene Ciceri d'apres M. F. de Hochstetter. Hochstetter was in the Taupo region in 1859. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Engraving, black and white 158 x 236 mm, on sheet 219 x 300 mm.

Date: [1863?]

By: Hochstetter, Christian Gottlieb Ferdinand von, 1829-1884

Reference: MS-Papers-0915

Description: At head of title: Hochstetter, Geological and topographical atlas of NZ. Map 4, p.15. Partial translation of the author's Geologisch-topographischer Atlas von Neu-Seeland, p.14-16: "Karte 4. Roto mahana oder der Warme See mit seinen heissen Quellen". (Table A incomplete; Table B missing) Quantity: 1 folder(s) (21 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Ms (photocopy)

By: Hochstetter, Christian Gottlieb Ferdinand von, 1829-1884

Reference: MapColl-834.2bf/[n.d.]/Acc.629

Description: Atrributed to Dr. F. von Hochstetter Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: No scale, 62 x 70 cm.

Date: 13 April 1860

By: Hochstetter, Christian Gottlieb Ferdinand von, 1829-1884

Reference: MS-Papers-7914

Description: Holograph manuscript letter in German by Ferdinand von Hochstetter to Georg von Frauenfeld, dated Wien [Vienna], 13 April [1860]. Also original manuscript folder with details of Hochstetter, including life dates, affiliations, and notes on publications and explorations. The letter is addressed simply as "dear friend!", but the context of the message makes is clear that the attributed addressee or recipient of the letter is fellow member of the Novara expedition, Georg von Frauenfeld, who was in charge of setting up the new Novara Museum in the Augarten, Vienna. The letter makes reference to the moa skeleton Hochstetter brought back from New Zealand and is now ready to go on display in the new museum, which opened at the end of April 1860. The letter also makes reference to "Dr Jäger" who was responsible for erecting the skeleton and making plaster cast copies for distribution to other museums. Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 folder(s) 2 bifolium leaves. 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph manuscript letter, ink on wove paper, bifolium, 22.2 x 29.2 cm. Manuscript, ink on laid paper, with pencil annotations, bifolium, 31.5 x 42.2 cm. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Purchase, B Groshinski, 2004

Date: 1952

From: McEwen, Jock Malcolm, 1915-2010: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-6717-073

Description: Four lectures (typescript with holograph annotations) of a series of six delivered at the University of Otago by H D Skinner on research work at the Otago Museum; the introduction includes discussion of the taniwha, lectures two and three of the water symbol in Maori art, and lecture four on carving and related topics Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript with mss annotations

Date: 1858 - 1880 - 1865 - 1890

By: Heaphy, Charles, 1820-1881; Lancelot, Dieudonne Auguste, 1822-1894; Terre a vol d'oiseau (France); Hochstetter, Christian Gottlieb Ferdinand von, 1829-1884; Clive Burden Ltd.

Reference: A-109-067

Description: Shows the islands and peninsulas of Auckland Harbour looking towards Rangitoto. Library has a copy of Hochstetter's article from "Le tour du monde" at q919.31 HOCH. It is dated by the inscription "I Semestre 1865" in ink at top of first page. See also the slightly differing version in Hochstetter's 1863 German version (page 4), and 1867 English version (Page 5). These are acknowledged as being from a sketch by Mr Heaphy. Other Titles - Auckland Harbour. Extended Title - From: La terre a vol d'oiseau (unknown publisher), page 867. Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - Le havre d'Auckland. (Voy. p. 870.) - Dessin de Lancelot. Hochstetter visited New Zealand in 1858-1859. He published "Neuseeland" in 1863. His article "Voyage a la Nouvelle-Zelande" appeared in "Le tour du monde..." vol. XI, 1er. semestre 1865, pages 273-320. This image appeared on page 273, inscribed by D. Lancelot, with C. Laplante as the engraver; it acknowledges that it is drawn after M. F. de Hochstetter. In turn Hochstetter's books acknowledge an earlier sketch by Heaphy. The Drawings and Prints copy at A-109-067 is a reproduction for the later publication (a serial?), "La Terre a vol d'oiseau". Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Engraving, black and white 116 x 147 mm, on sheet 284 x 197 mm.

Date: 1867

Reference: A-032-028

Description: Shows bush with felled timber, and native bush, mountains in the background Other Titles - Maungatapu Inscriptions: Verso - Signed: A G Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Monotone watercolour, 175 x 250 mm

Date: 1859-1880

By: Koch, Augustus Carl Ferdinand, 1834-1901

Reference: MS-Papers-0653

Description: Autobiographical reminiscences covering Koch's early life in Germany, experiences as a seaman, as artist on Hochstetter's staff during his explorations of Auckland, and as chief draughtsman in the province of Hawke's Bay. Includes copy of Bruno L Hamel's `An album of photographic views...' (Auckland, 1859) with newspaper cuttings inserted Other Titles - An album of photographic views... Quantity: 2 folder(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Transfers: To Photographic Archive - Hamel album transferred 16 Aug 1982. Folder 2 contains photocopy.

By: Hartinger, Anton, 1806-1890

Reference: E-139-q-001

Description: Shows a banner or standard in a fan-shape, with feathers, a patterned border and metal attachments. Memoir in: Academy of Science publications, philosophy and history class. Vol. 35: Mexican Relics, by F. von Hochsteter Other Titles - Fan-shaped standards (banners) from the time of Montezuma, scale 1.5 cm to 10 cm. Extended Title - From: Hochstetter, F von. Mexikanische Reliquien Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph 242 x 310 mm

Date: [ca 1858-1859]

From: Haast family: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-0037-343

Description: Translated from an account published in the `Wiener Zeitung' (date unknown). Describes the visit of Dr Hochstetter and others of the `Novara' expedition to the Drury coalfields. Describes in detail the trip from Auckland, the surrounding countryside and the local people. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1850 - 1880

By: Hartinger, Anton, 1806-1890

Reference: E-139-q-002

Description: A standing armed Mexican soldier with the decapitated heads of his enemies at his feet. The painting on which the print is based appears to date from Mediaeval times. Memoir in: Academy of Science publications, philosophy and history class. Vol. 35: Mexican Relics, by F. von Hochsteter Other Titles - Mexican warrior; after an old oil painting Extended Title - From: Hochstetter, F von. Mexikanische Reliquien. Plate II. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph 254 x 203 mm

By: Hartinger, Anton, 1806-1890

Reference: E-139-q-004

Description: Diagrams of the appearance of two shields Memoir in: Academy of Science publications, philosophy and history class. Vol. 35: Mexican Relics, by F. von Hochstetter Other Titles - Ancient Mexican shields in feather-mosaic Extended Title - From: Hochstetter, F von. Mexican Relics Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Coloured lithograph 215 x 101 mm

Date: 1886 - 1859

By: Connell, F, active 1886

Reference: B-062-024

Description: Looking south towards the volcanoes, with land on the left. Hochstetter and his travelling companions are on the beach to the left, with two canoes on the water close to them After a chromolithograph in: New Zealand .. / by Ferdinand von Hochstetter. Stuttgart ; Cotta, 1867 (opposite p. 364). The chromolithograph is described as after a drawing by Hochstetter. Compare the same scene by another, unknown hand, held at A-048-026. Title from accompanying label Other Titles - Hochstetter, Ferdinand Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - Signed and dated; also title in pencil on an accompanying label Hochstetter visited Taupo in 1859 Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour over pencil 251 x 392 mm Provenance: Purchased from Mrs S C Wilson, Hazlewood Park, South Australia, 17 April 1985

Date: 1860-1869

From: Monro, David (Sir), 1813-1877: Letter copy books

Reference: MSX-9643

Description: Copy letter book containing outward correspondence written by politician and Nelson pasturalist Sir David Monro, from 1860 to1869. Contains letters and business correspondence, letters pertaining to land purchase transactions,and descriptions of farming and pastural activities in the Nelson area. Letter script is written in iron gaul ink. Includes a alphabetical name to page index at the back of the book. Includes copies of letters to: Alfred Dobson, Mr Dillon Bell, C Goulter, John Fraser, David Fox, John Godfrey, Cajetan von Felder, Ferdinand von Hochstetter, Frederick Hulk & Co (London), William Thorne, Morrison & Co, Miles & Co, A B Monro, John Maxwell, Moffatt, Hugh Macilraith, Henry Monro, Patrick Macewen & Carment, James Rattray, Henry Sewell, R Waterston, and others. In a letter to Francis Dillon Bell dated 5 January 1862, Monro describes the recent wedding of his eldest daughter Georgiana to James Hector (see page 299). Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Letter copy book comprised of light tissue pages, 27.5 x 23 cm.

Date: 1859

By: Hochstetter, Christian Gottlieb Ferdinand von, 1829-1884

Reference: MapColl-832.1cba/1859/Acc.35783-35787

Description: Shows observations of an inland journey in 1859 from south of Auckland to the east of Lake Taupo. Shows rivers, plateaus, areas of dense forest, limestone ranges and harbours. Shows hot springs, waterfalls, volcanic and pumice areas, probable coal fields as well as native settlements. Map cut into five sections. At head of title. 'New Zealand' Inscriptions: Stamped 'British Museum'. See MapColl-r832.1cba/[1859?]/Acc.620 (ms map similar to this possilby by Hochstetter) Quantity: 1 map(s) in five sections. Physical Description: Photographic copy, scale indeterminable, 40 x 47 or smaller

Date: 1859

By: Hamel, Bruno Lancel, 1837?-; Auckland Institute and Museum

Reference: PAColl-1637

Description: Quantity: 34 photocopy/ies. Provenance: Photocopies of an album held by the Auckland Institute and Museum

By: Hartinger, Anton, 1806-1890

Reference: E-139-q-003

Description: Shows a mexican warrior holding implements or weapons Memoir in: Academy of Science publications, philosophy and history class. Vol. 35: Mexican Relics, by F. von Hochsteter Other Titles - Picture of an ancient mexican warrior of high rank ... after a mexican manuscript in the Vatican library Extended Title - From: Hochstetter, F von. Mexikanische Reliquien Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph 228 x 203 mm

Date: 1866-1867

From: Haast family: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-0037-184

Description: Finding Aids: Inventory available.