Places

Date: 1857-1858 1919-1920

By: Smith, Stephenson Percy, 1840-1922

Reference: MS-2012-2015

Description: Collection is made up of `Diary of journey to Taupo Rotorua Rangitikei from Taranaki, 1858' with photocopies of maps and plans removed from back of diary, and sketch map of Taranaki, 1857; also a published version `Notes of a journey from Taranaki to Mokau, Taupo, Rotomahana, Tarawera and Rangitikei' (New Plymouth, Printed at the Taranaki News [1858]), a presentation copy to M A Compton, and two small collections, one of photoprints of maps from MS-2015, the other of loose maps from MS-2015. Source of title - Supplied Variations in title - Binder's title: Notes of a journey from Taranaki to Taupo, 1858 Other Titles - Record title formerly: Diary of journey to Taupo, Rotorua, Rangitikei, from Taranaki, 1858 Quantity: 4 volume(s). 0.05 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph and printed matter (19 cm, ¼ red morocco, red linen tie case) Additional illustrations to the printed volume, illustrations in the original diary, negative photstats of maps and plans from the back of the diary and sketch maps of areas travelled through

Date: [1897]-1982

By: North, Allan (Dr), 1908-1982

Reference: MS-Group-0671

Description: Comprises diaries kept by North relating to his life at Te Whaiti, as well as earlier and later periods. Also includes one diary kept by Jessie North; 7 volumes of business records of his father, Francis North, a draper of Paeroa (one made over into a scrapbook); two books of medical studies notes; a travel diary for 1978; prescription records; record of car mileage and maintenance; minutes of the Adult Education group of Te Whaiti (1950-1953), minutes of an unidentified marae committee, and film club notes (1959-1961) Dr North's diaries describe his daily life and activities, concentrating on practicalities rather than medical matters. He recorded family activities, noted the time he woke up, going to and taking part in church affairs, including taking services, and similar topics. His visiting records note the name of the patient but not his/her condition. Source of title - Supplied Relationship complexity - Museum of New Zealand and Auckland Museum have copies of `Carved houses of the Urewera' by North North practised as a doctor based at Te Whaiti (1947-1971) and the bulk of the collection reflects this. Also included are some business records of his father, Walter Francis North, a draper at Paeroa. Quantity: 6 box(es) (hollinger boxes). 7 volume(s). 1 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph, mss and printed matter Transfers: To Photographic Archive - Assorted photographs removed from diary volumes. Ledger at MSY-4505 has been made over into a scrapbook of movie stars

Date: [1949]-1999

By: Berzins, Baiba, active 1960-2000

Reference: MS-Group-0991

Description: Comprises list of contents and background information on the collection and the Coates family, particularly relating to the links with Latvia, by Berzins; note on copyright and access to the papers; 11 letters from Kitty Coates to Lucija Berzins in which she writes of family matters and aspects of New Zealand life (1949-1955); six letters from Percy Coates to his niece Lucija Berzins describing his family, work experience and living in Timaru (early 1950-1962); letter from Jimmy Coates to Lucija Bezins with letter from Percy Coates to him, with `Reminiscences of a new chum'; and transcript of the `Reminiscences', probably transcribed by Jeanette Coates; and copy of obituary for Lucija Berzins by Baiba Berzins (1999) Also includes four letters from Kitty Coates in Rotorua to Lucy Berzins in Australia commenting on mutual family concerns, family members and their activities (1949, 1950) Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 3 folder(s). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, mss and typescripts (photocopies) Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Ms Baiba Berzins, Glebe, New South Wales, Australia, Jan 2000, Apr 2001, Dec 2002 Transfers: To Photographic Archive - Copy of photograph taken in 1949 of Arthur and Kitty Coates, Win Kellett, Susan Kellett (now Baing), Margaret and Percy Coates.

Date: 14 Feb 1990

From: Bay of Plenty Earthquake (1987) Oral History Project

By: Fyfe, Judith Mildred de Visme, 1944-; Marr, Josephine Astbury, 1927-2013

Reference: OHInt-0106-07

Description: Jo Marr was born in Whakatane on 30 August 1927. Describes growing up in Matata where her maternal grandmother ran the general store and her parents the Matata Hotel. Talks about her great grandfather's marriage to a Maori woman and identifying with a subtribe of Arawa at Rangitihi Marae at Matata. Describes Matata and the hotel in detail. Talks about her Catholic upbringing, including education at Baradene College in Auckland, and considering becoming a nun. Describes working in the family hotel before and after marriage until she worked with her husband in the Plains Butchery Ltd, Edgecumbe until the business was sold in 1981. Talks about living in an extended family situation and being on the Edgecumbe Maori Committee. Notes that this committee included Maori and Pakeha and tried to keep the teenagers out of court. Describes working in Meikle's shop at Riverslea Shopping Complex, Edgecumbe at the time of the earthquake. Recalls the noise of breaking glass and people crying and praying. Describes going outside and not being able to stand up. Talks about going to a family member's home at Otakiri where twenty seven people slept. Describes people wanting to be together and gradually returning home after a few days. Discusses the importance of talking as therapy. Talks about the mess and breakages. Describes returning to work, wearing hard hats, because the Riverslea complex was initially thought to be safe. Notes it was pulled down and rebuilt. Comments on the rebuilt Edgecumbe. Comments on the role of the Salvation Army, the Army, the Cosmopolitan Club, the Hahuru marae, the Kokohinau marae and the Department of Social Welfare. Notes that a few people `took advantage'. Discusses in detail her representation on the Whakatane Mayoral Relief Fund which worked hard to compensate people. Comments that the uninsured, elderly and children suffered most. Venue - Edgecumbe : 1990 Interviewer(s) - Judith Fyfe Venue - Mrs Marr's home at Edgecumbe Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-002880; OHC-002881; OHC-002882 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-0552. Photograph of Jo Marr in February 1990 Search dates: 1990

Date: 18 Feb 1990

From: Bay of Plenty Earthquake (1987) Oral History Project

By: Fyfe, Judith Mildred de Visme, 1944-; Sisley, Matekitawhiti Eliza, 1950-

Reference: OHInt-0106-04

Description: Mate Sisley was born at Otakiri on 4 March 1950. She grew up in a large extended family in Otakiri and was largely raised by her maternal grandparents after her father had an accident. Describes her schooling, going to secretarial college and working at Tasman Pulp and Paper. Talks about what her siblings are doing now. Describes her marriage and moving to Wellington with her husband. Recalls working for Robert Muldoon, socialising with him and being the only Maori working for the National Party. Describes having her children, the death of her husband in a car accident and its effect on her. Talks about the day of the earthquake and her job as secretary to the Mayor and Council at the time of the earthquake. Notes that the Council was meeting at the time. Describes the Council buildings being set up as Civil Defence headquarters. Comments on the role of Wira Gardiner. Talks about returning home and going to see her children at a relative's house. Describes taking the children to Rotorua and cleaning the mess at her house. Describes disorganisation and alienation and recalls that it took a few days before people developed a community spirit. Describes the work of the army and recalls elderly people being taken to the marae. Talks about working at the Disaster Recovery Centre at Edgecumbe. Comments on the work of Elsie Walker, the lack of involvement of politicians and difficulties with insurance. Describes her children as still frightened. Venue - Whakatane : 1950 Interviewer(s) - Fyfe, Judith Venue - At 12 Kauri Street, Edgecumbe Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-002889; OHC-002890; OHC-002891 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 555. Photograph of Mate Sisley in February 1990; photograph of Mate Sisley and others about 1980; photograph of Mate Sisley and Judith Tangitu about 1953 Search dates: 1990

Date: 16 Feb 1990

From: Bay of Plenty Earthquake (1987) Oral History Project

By: Fyfe, Judith Mildred de Visme, 1944-; Hahipene, Winifred Margaret, 1955-

Reference: OHInt-0106-02

Description: Wini Hahipene was born in Whakatane on 29 November 1955. Talks about growing up in Te Teko and being educated there, in Auckland and in Edgecumbe. Describes qualifying and being employed as a data processor and secretary in Auckland, Wellington and other parts of the country. Recalls returning to live in Te Teko in 1984 and being employed as Office Clerk/Secretary for the Rangitaiki Skills Centre at the time of the earthquake in 1987. Gives details of the actual earthquake. Talks about her involvement in the evacuation of Te Teko to the marae and being a member of the Earthquake Recovery Team. Comments on the involvement of the Mongrel Mob. Talks about post earthquake feelings, some abuse of the welfare system after the earthquake and changes, particularly in Te Teko, since the earhquake. Venue - Edgecumbe : 1990 Interviewer(s) - Judith Fyfe Venue - At Wini's home at Edgecumbe Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-002898; OHC-002899; OHC-002900 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 558. Search dates: 1990

Date: 24 Mar 1968

From: Open Country Sound Recordings

Reference: OHInt-0002/203

Description: The Wind by Jean Goodyear of Katikati, gives a descriptive account of the winds blowing around Tauranga. The cold by Christina McDonald of Wellington talks about the cold of the 'McK' Country. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Jim Henderson, presenter Interviewer(s) - Merrin Shepherd, reader Interviewer(s) - Doreen Kelso, reader Venue - NZBC Studios, Wellington. Accompanying material - Script for `The wind' at MS-Papers-1239, folder 69 Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT5-0208 Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). 1 event(s). 13 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - other no abstract for `The cold'.

Date: [1930-1940]

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Ethnological notebooks

Reference: MS-Papers-6061-05

Description: Contents comprise Great Island, Three Kings group; Poor Knights Islands; Tuhua (Mayor Island); Waikanae-Reikorangi area; Pa-o-Toata, Waikanae River; Kapiti Island; Otago Harbour and peninsula; Mokau River (mouth and lower reaches and upper course); and Maori adaptations of foreign place names Arrangement: Notebook no 4 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (volume).

Date: Jul 1977-Feb 1988

By: Stafford, Donald Murray, 1927-2010

Reference: OHColl-0470

Description: Interviews early residents of Rotorua many of whom were involved in tourism and the associated transport industries. Interviewer(s) - Don Stafford Quantity: 22 C60 cassette(s). 4 C90 cassette(s). 22 transcript(s). 23 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available.