Professor of Pacific Studies at the University of the South Pacific. His reputation was such that he was described as the "father of Pacific Studies". Born in Auckland and raised in the King Country. Completed a degree from Auckland University. Went to Rarotonga as Clerk of Works for the Government's Public Works Department in 1950. In 1957 he became the Resident Agent head of local government on Atiu. Director of New Guinea Research Unit 1962-1969. In 1970 joined the University of the South Pacific. Founder and first director of the Institute of Pacific Studies at the University. Retired to Rarotonga.
Crocombe, Ronald Gordon, 1929-2009
Crocombe, Ron, 1929-2009
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Papers presented by various people
Date: [1950-1976]
From: McEwen, Jock Malcolm, 1915-2010: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-6717-111
Description: Papers delivered by various people; `Survey of some animal problems of Niue Island' by K Wodzicki (1976?); review by R Crocombe of `Tahitians; mind and experience in the Society Islands' by R Levy (1973); paper for UN Human Rights seminar on apartheid (Brazil, 1966) by McEwen Quantity: 1 folder(s).
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Papers presented by various people
Date: [1950-1976]
From: McEwen, Jock Malcolm, 1915-2010: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-6717-110
Description: Papers delivered by various people; `The Linguistic situation in Samoa' by H G A Hughes (1952); review of `Micronesia at the crossroads; a reappraisal of the Micronesian political dilemma' by Carl Heine (1974) by R G Crocombe; `Origin of the Hawaiians' by K P Emory (1959); `The Past twenty years in Polynesian linguistics' by Bruce Biggs (ca 1966); `New Zealand's responsibilities in the South Pacific' by J R Hanan (1969); and report by K Wodzicki on two symposia held in Apia, Western Samoa, on conservation (1976) Quantity: 1 folder(s).
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Crocombe, Ronald Gordon 1929- : Field notes on Palmerston Island
Date: 1959
By: Crocombe, Ronald Gordon, 1929-2009
Reference: qMS-0587
Description: Field notes compiled in Dec 1959, giving details of the island's history, population (including William Marsters' three families), land use and ownership. Includes copy of Palmerston Island local laws, 28 Oct 1949 (3 pages) and Legislative Council Paper no. 17, Remission of rent payable by the people of Palmerston Island, 1951 (2 pages). Source of title - Title page Mr Crocombe resides in the Cook Islands Quantity: 1 volume(s) (36 pages). Physical Description: Typescript (Blue linen)
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Crocombe, Marjorie, fl 1974-2008 : Papers relating to Kauraka Kauraka
Date: 1995-1997
By: Crocombe, Marjorie Tuainekore, active 1974-2008
Reference: MS-Group-1689
Description: Papers collected by Marjorie Crocombe relating to Kauraka Kauraka. Includes collection of poems by Kauraka, under the title Taku akatauira (My dawning star); also, obituaries, curriculum vitae, correspondence and papers relating to his teaching and research activities Source of title - Supplied by Library Quantity: 3 folder(s). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, printed matter Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donation, Mrs Crocombe, 2008
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Niue land legislation file (a)
Date: 1964-1973
From: McEwen, Jock Malcolm, 1915-2010: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-6717-095
Description: Correspondence, circulars, reports and other papers relating to Niue Island land legislation Quantity: 1 folder(s).
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Correspondence - Chronological sequence
Date: 1972
From: Wendt, Albert, 1939- : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-11619-199
Description: Letters kept in chronological sequence. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
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University of the South Pacific and higher education in the Pacific Islands - Draft Report
Date: 1987
From: Wendt, Albert, 1939- : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-11619-130
Description: Draft report edited by Ron Crocombe, with Albert Wendt and others as contributors Quantity: 1 folder(s).
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Confidential papers on proposed village development, Matai voting and political matters
Date: 1979
From: Wendt, Albert, 1939- : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-11619-323
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).
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Correspondence - Chronological sequence
Date: 1972
From: Wendt, Albert, 1939- : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-11619-173
Description: Letters kept in chronological sequence Quantity: 1 folder(s).
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Correspondence - Chronological sequence
Date: 1973
From: Wendt, Albert, 1939- : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-11619-175
Description: Letters kept in chronological sequence Quantity: 1 folder(s).
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Correspondence - Chronological sequence
Date: 1970
From: Wendt, Albert, 1939- : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-11619-171
Description: Letters kept in chronological sequence Quantity: 1 folder(s).
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Inward correspondence - Ron Crocombe
Date: 1984-1992
From: Wendt, Albert, 1939- : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-11619-115
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).
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Correspondence - Chronological sequence
Date: 1973
From: Wendt, Albert, 1939- : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-11619-174
Description: Letters kept in chronological sequence Quantity: 1 folder(s).
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Papers
Date: ca 1986-1990
From: Haas, Anthony Roger David, 1944- : Papers
Reference: 98-269-06
Description: Includes `Asia Pacific economic news' administrative papers, ca 1986-1990; a file relating to Haas' work as agent for the `Washington post'; datasheets about coconut stem (cocostem), early 1980s; correspondence with Professor Ronald Crocombe, 1986; papers relating to the Food and Beverages Export Council, 1986; papers relating to the New Zealand National Committee for Pacific Economic Cooperation, ca 1985; and papers relating to a research visit to the United States. Quantity: 1 box(es).
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Kauraka, Kauraka :Eight colour photographs and a photocopy of a newspaper clipping rela...
Date: 1992
By: Kauraka, Kauraka, 1951-1997
Reference: PAColl-2797
Description: Kauraka Kauraka and guests at the launch of his book of verses 'Manakonako: Reflections', at the Library & Museum Society Building, Rarotonga Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies and. 6 colour original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Photoprints 100 x 140mm