Places

Date: 1815-1970

By: Adams, Martha, 1815-1906

Reference: qMS-0026

Description: Reminiscences of early days in Marlborough written in 1857; copies of verse and satire by the family; copy of letter and verse by Henry Harper on Martha Adam's death, plan of family home, Redwood; biographical details from the Cyclopedia of New Zealand and newspaper clippings concerning her husband and eldest son; and sketches she made as a girl in England. Describes her English childhood, marriage to William Adams in 1840 and emigration to Nelson 1850. She describes the `mud hovel' in which the Adams family first lived when taking up a Marlborough run in 1852, and recalls the islolated life which at times found her coping alone with house and farm work, sick children, food shortages and vagrants. Her account ends with the family's move to a new property `Langley Dale', on the Wairau River. Source of title - Supplied title Other Titles - Cyclopaedia of New Zealand Quantity: 1 volume(s) (51 leaves). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript, printed matter (photocopy) (37 cm, red buckram) Includes sketches of Salop, England

Date: Oct 1906

By: Stowell, Henry Matthew, 1859-1944

Reference: qMS-1928

Description: Contains the purchase of the Haukaretu block in Wellington by Maori Quantity: 1 volume(s) (2, 4 pages). Physical Description: Typescripts (34 cm folded to 27 cm)

Date: 1933

From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0018C

Description: Correspondence regarding the construction of the Tokomaru Bay and Otaki meeting houses Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescripts

Date: [Between 1914 and 1937]

From: Pascoe, John Dobree, 1908-1972 :Photographic albums, prints and negatives

Reference: PA1-o-406

Description: Photographs taken by John Dobree Pascoe and others, in the Southern Alps, particularly Canterbury region. They include groups of mountaineers; views of mountain ranges and valleys; mountain huts and life enjoyed by the mountaineers; and several scenes showing Canterbury Mountaineering Club annual sports days over a number of years. Most of the photographs are fully described, with names usually given with initials and surnames, or nicknames. Many of the people and places photographed are listed above. Most of the landscape photographs are again fully described, with peaks and routes traversed marked on the images. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with black cover; "J.D. Pascoe" lettered in gold in bottom right-hand corner; [240 p.]; 26.5 x 32.5 cm

Date: 04 Aug 1968

From: Open Country Sound Recordings

Reference: OHInt-0002/222

Description: The land of sacks by Amelia Batistich from Te Hapua, the most northerly settlement. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Jim Henderson, presenter Interviewer(s) - Selwyn Muru, reader Venue - NZBC Studios, Wellington. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT5-0227 Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). 1 event(s). 14 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - other no script available.

Date: 1875-[ca 1920]

By: Worsfold, Louisa Blanche Norwood, 1872-1947

Reference: qMS-2294

Description: Covering the period, 1875-1920, this work contains much biographical information as well as descriptions of the social life of the area Source of title - Title page Variations in title - Spine title: A history of Russell Quantity: 1 volume(s) (123 pages). Physical Description: Typed transcript (35 cm; yellow buckram)

Date: 1929-1941

From: Stowell, Henry Matthew 1859-1944 :Scrapbooks, nos 1 and 2

Reference: qMS-1931

Description: Contains clippings on prominent people, organisations and issues of the time in New Zealand Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Holograph Printed matter

Date: 1902-1941

From: Stowell, Henry Matthew 1859-1944 :Scrapbooks, nos 1 and 2

Reference: qMS-1930

Description: Includes clippings of prominent Maori people and issues pertaining to New Zealand at this time Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Printed matter with holograph annotations

Date: 1840-1904, 1951

By: McDonald, Alexander, 1829-1905

Reference: MS-1167

Description: A summary of the history of NZ rather than a personal record Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 volume(s) (137 pages). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (25 cm; blue buckram)

Date: 1927-1929

From: Duncan, June (Mrs), fl 1997 :Photographs from the estates of Joseph and Frank Duncan

By: Duncan, June, active 1997

Reference: PA1-q-613

Description: Cuttings relate closely with albums PA1-q-611 and PA1-q-612. They contain information about Joseph and Frank Duncan's work with the Wellington City Council and later as road paving contractors. There is also a lot of comment on and debate about the new bituminous roads being laid down in the 1920s as well as descriptions of jobs and contracts undertaken by Wellington and some other local authorities in the Wellington Region and elsewhere in New Zealand Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

Date: 1926

From: Craig, Elsdon Walter Grant, 1917-1980 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7888-171

Description: Newspaper cuttings concerning the cases of John Rutherford of the brig Agnes, who in 1816 was captured by East Cape Maori, and of Barnet Burns in 1829, both of whom claimed to have been made chiefs. The cuttings have been taken from the `Gisborne Times'. Includes articles on early Pakeha/ Maori relationships and cannibalism and some handwritten notes on Hongi. The volumes are labelled `7' and `8', but no other volumes in this sequence have been found. Quantity: 1 folder(s) 2 items.

Date: [ca 1965]

By: Opotiki Young Farmers Club

Reference: qMS-1609

Description: Comprises brief historical survey of the Opotiki area; discussion on boundaries; transport; agriculture in general and specifically - wheat, flax; education; maize; crops; topdressing and settlement; disease in relation to farming; milling; geology and recreation Quantity: 1 volume(s) (5 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (carbon) (34 cm; blue pamphlet case)

Date: 1923-1990

By: Mitchell, John James, 1907-1990

Reference: MS-Group-0461

Description: The papers relate to Mitchell's activity in the Communist Party, Socialist Unity Party, various trade unions and in industrial disputes such as the 1951 waterfront strike. Tapes of interviews with Mitchell by Doug Crosado have been transferred to the Oral History Centre. Nearly all papers relating to Mitchell's involvement with local politics in Freemans Bay, Auckland, have been deposited with the Auckland Institute and Museum. Some of the papers have notes added by Doug Crosado. Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 126 folder(s). 1 microfilm reel(s). 3.31 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, printed material, photographs Provenance: These papers have been with Doug Crosado, an old trade unionist and friend of Mitchell. Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donations, Douglas Crosado, 1977 (77-228), 1990 (90-187), 1991 (91-261) Transfers: Collection as a whole received into Manuscripts; material transferred to other sections from here - To Oral History Collection - Audio tapes and transcripts. Transcripts transferred May 2006 (OHInt-0219/1) - To Serials Collection - Rebel, No 119 (PR-06-0265) - To Photographic Archive - Three photos of demonstrations, some following Rainbow Warrior sinking (PAColl-8908) - To Ephemera Collection - NZ Socialist Unity Party greeting card [Eph-A-SOCIALIST-SUP-1975-01].

Date: 1929

By: McCaw, John, 1849-1930

Reference: MS-1164

Description: Includes brief description of the voyage to Otago on board the `Oamaru' arriving Feb 1875 Quantity: 1 volume(s) (18 pages). Physical Description: Typescript (27 cm; blue linen)

Date: 1840-1847

From: McArthur & Company Ltd: Smoke and water damaged manuscripts and printed items

Reference: fMS-Papers-6130

Description: Printed sheets and pamphlets by Colenso from his printery at Paihia. Contains extracts from the following works listed `Books in Maori 1815-1900' - BM 66, 67, 71, 77, 110, 198, 331. Consist mainly of religious and biblical texts. Other Titles - Books in Maori Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed matter Provenance: Probably from George Conrad Petersen collection

Date: 1914-1967, 1953-1988

By: Mangaroa School (Mangaroa, Upper Hutt, N.Z.)

Reference: MS-Group-0445

Description: Comprises register of admission, progress and withdrawal (1914-1967), school committee minute book (1914-1952) and log book (1947-1961) Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 2 folder(s) (2 vols in one folder, 1 vol in folder). 4 volume(s). 0.11 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss

Date: 1873-1910

By: Lee, Bertha, 1901-1996

Reference: MS-Papers-10474

Description: A history of St John's Presbyterian Church, Rotorua and people connected with it, including family trees of some early church members Quantity: 1 folder(s) (58 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (photocopy)

Date: 1849 - 1970

By: Thatcher, Frederick (Rev), 1814-1890; Gunn, S K, active 1970; Hall, J E, active 1970

Reference: Plans-2008-009-015

Description: Shows a floor plan of the church, scale 1/4" to 1 foot. Measured drawing carried out as part of the Architecture course at the University of Auckland. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, 840 x 750 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mrs Margaret Alington, Wellington, in 2008.

Date: [1941?] (1947)

By: Kennedy, William McLaughlin, 1857-1949

Reference: MS-1110-1111

Description: Account includes brief description of voyage to Otago on the `Napier', sawmilling activities chiefly in Taranaki and participation in local public life and community services with some reference to Maori affairs Kennedy came to New Zealand in 1879 in the `Napier' Quantity: 2 volume(s). Physical Description: Typescripts (28 cm; navy buckram)

Date: 1951

By: Socialist Unity Party (N.Z.)

Reference: Curios-009-016

Description: Oval badge with a stylised wreath around the edge, and a centre with raised lettering against blue enamel. The initials stand for New Zealand Waterside Workers' Union. Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Enamel on bronze, 21 x 226 mm (oval) Transfers: Donated with 10 scrapbooks of newsclippings concerning the 1951 waterfront strike and membership cards for the Waterside Workers' Union.