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Date: 1970 - 1867 - 1975

From: [Various artists] :[Postcards depicting works of art]. National Art Gallery. Wellington, N.Z. [1970s]

By: Richmond, James Crowe, 1822-1898

Reference: E-278-q-038-A

Description: Postcard depicting Richmond's watercolour of a waterfall at Wairoa, Hawke's Bay. Painted in 1867. Gift of E A Atkinson in 1935 on behalf of artist's daughter D K Richmond Other Titles - Te Reinga, falls of the Wairoa, Hawke's Bay Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photo-lithograph, 150 x 105 mm

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).

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

Date: 1868 - 1871

Reference: MapColl-832hkm/1868-71/Acc.5976

Description: Map showing the East Cape, Bay of Plenty, Tauranga, Northern Hawkes Bay and just south of Taupo. Shows Te Kooti's approximate route, and direction (arrows on line) and his engagements with the Hauhau people. Stops at certain pa are dated, some added text (before photocopy) e.g. "Final escape to King Country", "Visit to Takangamutu". Key stops included Opape, Tologa Bay, Turanga, Whakatane, Rotorua, Te Pourere, Puketapu. The linking areas for all these points was the Urewera country. Te Kooti was a Rongowhakaata leader, military leader, prophet, religious founder, pursued by colonial forces, eventually took refuge in the King Country where Te Kooti remained until pardoned in 1883. Language - Place names Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, linen backed, scale [1:700,000], 26 x 34 cm

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)

Date: 1970 - 1867 - 1975

By: Richmond, James Crowe, 1822-1898

Reference: E-278-q-044

Description: Postcard depicting Richmond's watercolour of a waterfall at Wairoa, Hawke's Bay. Painted in 1867. Gift of E A Atkinson in 1935 on behalf of artist's daughter D K Richmond Other Titles - Te Reinga, falls of the Wairoa, Hawke's Bay Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Colour photo-lithograph, 150 x 105 mm

Date: 1868 - 1870

By: Cooper, William Marshall, 1833-1921; Schmidt, John Diedrich, 1839-1925; Harnett & Company; Taranaki Museum

Reference: A-104-024-b

Description: View from close to the mouth of the river, looking inland. Shows boats on the river, including (possibly) the Cobden ferry, and a horse-drawn cart on the road to the right, leading along the south side of the riverbank towards the houses and shops of the town Title from inscription on verso of 24a. See Ellis, E M. Early prints of N.Z. 1642-1875. Christchurch, 1977. p. 192-193. Other Titles - Lithographed by John Diedrich Schmidt from a sketch by William Marshall Cooper Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph 210 x 300 mm Provenance: Deacessioned from the collections of Taranaki Museum, 1994.

Date: 1890 - 1910

From: Glaser, Louis, fl 1890s-1900s :[New Zealand views]. Louis Glaser, Leipzig. [ca 1890s]

Reference: E-278-q-072

Description: View of River Avon and Victoria Bridge Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photogravure, 90 x 137 mm

Date: 1868 - 1870

By: Cooper, William Marshall, 1833-1921; Schmidt, John Diedrich, 1839-1925

Reference: A-104-048-a

Description: Shows cattle and horses grazing, farm buildings, a man on horseback at the left, and a carriage with horses at the right. There is bush on the hills, and mountains in background. See Ellis, E M. Early prints of N.Z. 1642-1875. Christchurch 1977 p. 192-193 Inscriptions: Verso - bottom right - (On printed label): [Title] Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph, 210 x 300 mm

Date: 1864 - 1965 - 1978

From: [Various artists] :Postcards of reproductions of original watercolours in the Hocken Library, University of Otago, Dunedin, NZ. [1970s]

By: Williams, Edward Arthur, 1824-1898

Reference: E-278-q-071

Description: Reproduction of Williams' original watercolour showing the Manukau Harbour and settlement at Onehunga, 1864. Woman on horseback in foreground (lower left), and several sailing ships in the harbour. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Colour photo-lithograph, 95 x 152 mm

Date: 1861 - 1875

From: O'Brien, George, 1821?-1888 :Paintings by George O'Brien reproduced on postcards. Otago Early Settlers' Museum Collection, Dunedin, New Zealand. [1970s]

Reference: E-278-q-064

Description: Reproduction of painting by O'Brien showing Lake House Hotel and garden in the foreground and St Faith's church in the background Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Colour photo-lithograph, 96 x 137 mm

Date: [ca 1880-1910]

From: Scenery Preservation Board :Scenic photographs of New Zealand

By: Collis, William Andrews, 1853-1920; De Tourret, Ernest, active 1909-1912; New Zealand. Tourism Department; Partington, William Henry Thomas, 1854-1940; Scenery Preservation Board

Reference: PAColl-0444-1

Description: Photographs of the following: a set of seven photographs by Collis and annotated by F P Corkill, land agent, re landholding around the Waiwhakaiho River; scenic views such as waterfalls, lakes, and the Pink and White Terraces; bridges with annotations re height etc; sixteen numbered photographs mounted two to a card of scenic views in the Taranaki Region, Rotorua and the far north (including ones of Taumaha Gorge, Taranaki and Lake Ora - location unidentified); a set of seven photographs of the Waipu Caves including Lot's wife, the anvil and the sugar loaf in Morrison's Cave; a clipping of St Paul's Cupola and a photograph of Kauri Gully, Northcote with annotations on resolutions passed re the establishment of reservations; a panorama in two photographs of Flagstaff Hill, Dunedin with annotations re a potential reserve; and two of a tramping party of three men and five boys resting at a waterfall. Includes a recent hand-written list of the photographs. Quantity: 56 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Mounted prints

Date: 1866

From: O'Brien, George, 1821?-1888 :Paintings by George O'Brien reproduced on postcards. Otago Early Settlers' Museum Collection, Dunedin, New Zealand. [1970s]

Reference: E-278-q-066

Description: Reproduction of painting by O'Brien showing the harbour as viewed from hills above Port Chalmers [?] showing the lower harbour and Otago Peninsula Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Colour photo-lithograph, 96 x 137 mm

Date: 1883 - 1970 - 1978

From: [Various artists] :Postcards of paintings and a carving in the Waikato Art Museum, London Street, Hamilton, New Zealand. [1970s]

By: Blomfield, Charles, 1848-1926

Reference: E-278-q-057

Description: Reproduction of Charles Blomfield's painting `Maori village at Rotorua' (1883) depicting dwellings and hot springs (with steam rising from them). There is a large weeping willow on the right and a lake in the distance. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Colour photolithograph, 124 x 184 mm

Date: 1868 - 1870

By: Cooper, William Marshall, 1833-1921; Schmidt, John Diedrich, 1839-1925

Reference: A-104-024

Description: Shows boats on river, including (possibly) Cobden ferry, and horse-drawn cart Title from inscription on verso of 24a. See Ellis, E M. Early prints of N.Z. 1642-1875. Christchurch, 1977. p. 192-193. Other Titles - Lithographed by John Diedrich Schmidt from a sketch by William Marshall Cooper Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph 210 x 300 mm

Date: 1900

By: Kenning, Winifred, 1897-1977

Reference: MS-Papers-1857

Description: Reminiscences about life and people in the Hokianga area, 1820 till the present (1973) Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 folder(s) (68 pages). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript

Date: 1884

By: Williams, William, 1858-1949

Reference: E-278-q-099

Description: Postcard with a photo-mechanical reproduction of a photograph, taken by William Williams in 1884. It shows Okiwi Brown seated at the door of his thatch-roofed hut at Rona Bay. His Maori wife Nan can be seen on the other side of the door. The two men standing near Brown are F W Devereux and T H Wyatt. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Colour photo-lithograph, 64 x 110 mm on card

Date: 1883 - 1970 - 1978

From: [Various artists] :Postcards of paintings and a carving in the Waikato Art Museum, London Street, Hamilton, New Zealand. [1970s]

By: Blomfield, Charles, 1848-1926

Reference: E-278-q-057-A

Description: Reproduction of Charles Blomfield's painting `Maori village at Rotorua' (1883) depicting dwellings and hot springs (with steam rising from them). There is a large weeping willow on the right and a lake in the distance. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Colour photolithograph, 124 x 184 mm

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

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