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Manuscript of History of Kawhia, radio scripts and correspondence
Date: 1957-1974
From: Fowler, Leo, 1902-1976: Papers and photographs
Reference: 77-014-3/09B
Description: Story drafts, research papers, precis of radio recordings and correspondence. Includes notes on whaling, articles by Leo Fowler on Te Kooti, Polynesian festival, and manuscripts of "Bethlehem on Paekak," "The taniwha of Tuparoa" and "In the beginning was darkness". Includes a copy of a letter from Fowler to H Te Kani Te Ua regarding Hinematioro, and the precis of radio recordings are relating to Te Kaha and Rotorua. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
White, William Bertram 1821-1910 : Highlights in the life of William Bertram White
Date: 1908-1909
By: White, William Bertram, 1821-1910
Reference: MS-Papers-4542
Description: The reminiscences mainly concentrate on the period 1842 to 1878 and were dictated to members of his family during the latter part of 1908 and beginning of 1909. They give details of White's mothers family and his father's career as a midshipman. They then go on to describe White's career in New Zealand first as a surveyor in the Horokiwi and Wellington areas, a farmer at Mohunoa (Kapiti) and Wainuiomata, in the volunteer forces which fought against Te Rangiatea, his visits to Auckland and then his later career in Mongonui [Mangonui] holding various government posts including work for the Land Commissioner. The reminiscences give White's impressions of relations between Maori and settler especially in the greater Wellington/Kapiti and Maunganui districts and recount many incidents involving such people as Te Rauparaha, Governor Grey, Fitzroy, McLean, Hadfield and many others. Source of title - title page Quantity: 1 folder(s) (49 leaves). 0 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (photocopy)
Searle, George, 1914-2002 : Early Waikanae (and surrounding areas)
Date: [199-?]
By: Searle, George, 1914-2002
Reference: MS-Papers-7383
Description: Early history of the Waikanae districts covering the period up to ca 1850. It begins with a description of the geographical setting and then covers the Maori history of the district prior to the first European contact, the arrival of Europeans, the development of communications, military action against Te Rauparaha, the advent of Christianity and missionary work among the Maori, including the building of churches and schools Variations in title - Ko Waikanae (me whenua tata) i Nga Ra O Mua (alternative title in Maori) Quantity: 3 folder(s). 0.06 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (photocopy)
New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs Centennial Publications Branch :[Map of the ...
Date: 1750 - 1800
From: New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs Centennial Publications Branch :Maps from Historical Atlas
Reference: MapColl-CHA-2/4/1-2-Acc.36916-7
Description: Identifies main tribal areas, physical features and principal battles in the North Island pre 1800. Arrow also points to canoe areas. Includes the following: Ngata Toa, Maniapoto Raukawa, Tuwharetoa, Ngati Apa, Ati Awa, Ngati Manawa, Ngati Tama, Ngai Rangi etc. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s) + 1 copy. Physical Description: Ink drawing on black paper. 61 x 45.5 cm. Finding Aids: Inventory available.