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Whakapapa tables,correspondence, notes, schedule of rents and Royal Commission material
Date: 1881-1901
From: Mackay, Alexander, 1833-1909 : Maori land papers
Reference: MS-Papers-2089-1
Description: Contains detailed whakapapa tables of the Ngati Toa tribe, with cross links into Te Ati Awa, relating to the purchase of the top of the South Island by the Crown; a copy of the Royal Commission relating to Ngati Toa (published in the AJHR 1881); correspondence dated 1901 regarding McKay's retirement; notes and a schedule of Maori rents in Taranaki, Wellington, Nelson, Marlborough and Westland. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Woon, William (Rev) 1803-1858 : Letter to John Whiteley and James Wallis
Date: 7 Jan 1840
By: Woon, William (Rev), 1803-1858
Reference: MS-Papers-1161
Description: Describes death of John Williams at the New Hebrides; discusses events at Mangungu where Woon was stationed and at other Methodist Missionary Society stations Quantity: 1 folder(s) (4 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph Processing information: Letter found in the end-papers of Williams, John. A narrative of missionary enterprises in the South Sea Islands... London: John Snow, 1837
Canterbury Provincial Council : Field diary, Ashburton District / E P Sealy
Date: 11 May 1864-12 Oct 1865
By: Canterbury (N.Z. : Province). Provincial Council
Reference: MS-0449
Description: Survey diary detailing Sealy's work laying out roads and boundaries, Rakaia area; also map work at the Land Office. Also details weather conditions. Variations in title - Spine title : Canterbury Association - Survey diary, Ashburton Edward Percy Sealy was conducting contract survey work for the Canterbury Provincial Government Quantity: 1 volume(s) (ca 200 pages). Physical Description: Holograph (9 cm; marbled end-papers, red roan, marbled edges, in slip case)
Correspondence re historical work
Date: 1906-1917, n d
From: McNab, Robert, 1864-1917 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0047-04
Description: Much of the correspondence revolves around `Muruhiku', and McNab's proposal to visit various research institutions in the UK and US; includes account, `The last of the Ngai-tahus', the great Omihi massacre as related to the writer by one of the survivors, by Francis Auchinleck, and correspondence re the introduction of cattle to New Zealand Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Leonard William Jury - Jury farm (Omata District, Taranaki)
Date: 2007
From: New Zealand Century Farm and Station Program :New Zealand Century Farm and Station Award applications
Reference: MS-Papers-9137-03
Description: The papers consist of: Application form submitted by Leonard Willaim Jury, great-great-grandson of the original owner; history of the Jury family. This history was compiled by Len Jury, ca 1985 and includes a history of the farm as well as information about the William Bryan, the Battle of Waireka, reminiscences related to the family and local history. Copy of article by NZ Historic Places Trust entitled `Archaeological investigations: Jury and Autridge farmsteads, Omata' (2007) The original owner was Elizabeth (nee Hoskin) wife of Jesse (Justinian) Jury. She purchased 46 acres of the Omata Block from the Plymouth Company in 1847. The Jury family arrived in New Plymouth on the `William Bryan' in 1841. In 2007 Leonard William Jury and his wife Heather owned the property at Omata and were awarded the New Zealand Century Farm and Station award to mark over 100 years of continuous ownership by one family. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, printed matter, photographs (photocopies) Transfers: A digital version of some or all of these papers is available at MSDL-0414.
Papers relating to Maoritanga
Date: 1959-1976
From: Fowler, Leo, 1902-1976: Papers and photographs
Reference: 77-014-1/19A
Description: Papers relating to Maoritanga including research papers, articles, correspondence and stories. Includes whakatauki (proverbs), a poem/song called "The Song of Maoritanga," an article about Maori education and educators' attitudes to the cultural heritage of Maori youth, a Maori Land Court interim decision on Raharuhi Rukupo delivered at Gisborne 19 Sep 1975, some notes about moemoea (dreams) and their interpretation within the Maori culture, an article by Fowler titled "The teaching of Maori in schools," papers relating to the significance of tukutuku patterns for Ngati Porou and other articles relating to various topics including Wharepuni [sleeping houses], a Maori almanac (re: fishing and planting), a draft story of "The taniwha of Tuparoa" and some loose papers relating to Fowler's autobiography. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Hewitt, Helen Verity, fl 1998 : Henry John Sealy and Emma Booker Askin; A Family History
Date: 1998
By: Hewitt, Helen Verity, active 1998
Reference: MSX-4762
Description: Family history based on the diaries written by Henry John Sealy between 1858 and 1878. Relationship complexity - A copy of John Sealy's dairy located at MS-Copy-Micro-0046 Sealy emigrated to New Zealand in 1858 with his younger brother Edward Percy (b.1839). He worked as a land surveyer in both the Hawkes Bay and Canterbury Regions. He retired and died in Sydney, Australia. Quantity: 1 volume(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Helen Hewitt, Australia, 1998
Historical articles and notes pertaining to Maori history
Date: [1890-1965]
From: McEwen, Jock Malcolm, 1915-2010: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-6717-075
Description: Typescripts and photocopies of articles, `Maungakiekie (One Tree Hill)' by M H Wynyard; `Maori geographical knowledge and mapping; a symposium' by P L Barton (Turnbull Library record, v13, n1, May 1980); `A Sketch of Maori church work on the East Coast in early times' by J G Baker; letter with notes on Buin stone implements (1965); manuscript of Eruera Te Uremutu from the Polynesian Society library Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript Typescript with ms annotations Photocopy of ms
Reminiscences of W Hampton Thorp and other writings
Date: 1838, 1846-1851
From: Bagnall, Austin Graham, 1912-1986 : Papers
Reference: 89-249-9/19
Description: Peace meeting between Thames and Tauranga Natives at the Puke, Waihou River, Apr 1851 (from the reminiscences of W Hampton Thorp) (4 leaves) The Great Barrier raid in 1838 by H J Thorp (3 leaves) Account of an exploring expedition to the S W of Nelson by Charles Heaphy (Extract from the Nelson Examiner and New Zealand chronicle, 7 Mar 1846 (18 leaves) An attempt to find a route into the Wairau Plain through the opening north of Ben Nevis in the waimea Range by Cyrus Goulter and W Bishop, 30 Mar 1846 (Extract from the Nelson Examiner and New Zealand Chronicle, 4 Apr 1846 (3 leaves) Notes of an expedition to Kawatiri and Araura on the western coast of the Middle island performed by Messrs Heaphy and Brunner by Charles Heaphy (Extract from the Nelson Examiner and New Zealand Chronicle, 5 Sep 1846 (53 leaves) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript
Waiomatatini Meeting House
Date: 1926-1930
From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0518
Description: Contains letters, accounts and other papers regarding the building of the Waiomatatini meeting house; also includes receipts and other accounts Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Manuscripts and typescripts
115 - Puatai Station
Date: 1944-1947
From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0314
Description: File 115 - Contains a file regarding the station including accounts, minutes, logs and receipts Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts
School of Maori Arts and Crafts
Date: 1926-1934
From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0402
Description: Contains correspondence regarding the School Includes the proposal to establish the School of Maori Art and Crafts, 1926 Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescripts
Practical hints on Maori carving; Nga Taonga a Rauru-Ki-Tahi
Date: 1937
Reference: MS-1789
Description: Produced by a group of East Coast Native school teachers in collaboration with Mr Pine Taiepa, a Maori carver of the Ngati-Porou tribe, East Coast. Includes a legend explaining the use of 3 fingers common in Maori figures Quantity: 1 volume(s) (23 pages). Physical Description: Typescript (duplicated) (26 cm; grey cloth) Includes diagrams
Tuhoe Meeting House
Date: 1934
From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0018B
Description: Correspondence regarding the building of the Tuhoe Meeting House in Ruatoki including detailed lists of materials. contains letter from the Builder and contractor, R.J. Wills in regard to the Waitangi Treaty House and the Takitimu house in Wairoa. Language - English translations Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts
Correspondence
Date: 13-21 Oct 1881
From: Rolleston, William, 1831-1903 : Papers
Reference: 77-248-05/2
Description: Mainly telegrams. Identifiable correspondents entered in name field Quantity: 1 folder(s).
106 - Whangara Block
Date: 1941-1942
From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0305
Description: File 106 - Contains file accounts on the Whangara block Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescripts
Research notes (d)
Date: 1910-1965
From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0072B
Description: Contains research notes and appendices for articles and publications on subjects such as Tairawhiti history and moteatea Includes excerpts from Te Toa Takitini and Te Wananga. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter
Waiata written at the dictation of aged chiefs by Hoani Riki [Ngati Toa]
Date: 9 Jun 1851
From: Grey, George (Sir), 1812-1898: Maori manuscripts
Reference: MSY-2094
Description: Written at Wainui, north of Paekakariki, near Wellington at the dicatation of elder chiefs of that area. This volume captures a variety of waiata, haka, whakatauaki, karakia and moteatea from the Tainui tribes with particular emphasis on the Ngati Toa, Ngati Raukawa and Te Ati Awa tribes. Quantity: 1 volume(s) 90 pages.. Physical Description: Mss (photocopies) Finding Aids: Detailed inventory available.
Meeting houses
Date: 1932-1947
From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0510
Description: Contains notes regarding various meeting houses, including Ratana Hall. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts
Brophy, Jenny, fl 1990 : Interviews concerning Manawatu Youth Orchestra
Date: 1986
By: Brophy, Jenny, active 1990
Reference: ATL-Group-00754
Description: Jenny Brophy interviews Gary Brain, Jim & Shirley Chesswass, Alpha and Alan Ramsay, John Schwabe and Harry Weston regarding the Manawatu Youth Orchestra. Part of the Archive of New Zealand Music Quantity: 5 audiocassette(s). 4 folder(s). 0.04 Linear Metres.