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Date: 1819, 1914-1979

By: Martin, Charles Andrew, 1894-1960

Reference: MS-Group-0581

Description: Papers of Dunedin-born musician Charles Martin include music scores [1914-1936], scrapbook [1921-1944], letters [1931-1979] and various other papers Part of the Archive of New Zealand Music Quantity: 43 folder(s). 1 volume(s). 0.50 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, mss, printed matter Finding Aids: Preliminary listing available. Processing information: Some child records described

Date: 1980

From: Dickson, Decima, 1906-1995: Papers

Reference: MSI-Papers-5562-1

Description: Comprises edition of `Daily news', 28 Apr 1980 with supplement for centenary of Hughsons business in Taranaki Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1852

Reference: fMS-Papers-5013

Description: Extract from the CMS Book repository register held at St John's College, Auckland, relating to the book published by St Johns "Tunes for different meters", 1848. Part of the Archive of New Zealand Music Quantity: 1 folder(s) (2 leaves). Physical Description: Holograph (photocopy)

Date: 1854-1859 1912-1919

By: Corliss, Valerie Claire, 1893-1946

Reference: MSX-4173

Description: Corliss has not kept a daily diary but rather an occasional journal describing special occasions such as a family holiday to Picton, a train trip from Petone to Wellington, aspects of her teaching career, lists of stories she had written, her musical interests, and a voyage to England on the `Ayrshire' in 1914, where she studied music. Included with the volume is a copy of a letter from George H Valentine to his brother (from Lefevers Peninsula, Port Adelaide, 7 Sep 1859), and notes re the `Annie Wilson' which arrived at Wellington 22 March 1854. Part of the Archive of New Zealand Music Source of title - Supplied by diarist Accompanying material - As well as the letter from Valentine to his brother (1859) there are items (photocopied) regarding the voyage of the `Annie Wilson' (1854) which appear to have been kept with the journal; accompanying the journal is a letter from the donor giving additional information about the Corliss family and himself, a direct descendant of Amos Burr of the `Tory'. Relationship complexity - Acc 81-252, Harland, William James: Music scrapbook; MS-Papers-5065-16: miscellaneous papers relating to Arthur Fieldhouse; and MSX-2851, Corliss, V C: Music book including lectures to teachers and recital lectures, 1926. Corliss intended to record only happenings that struck her `as being beautiful' Quantity: 1 volume(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and printed matter Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mr J H Staff, Papakura, 1995

Date: [1920-1990]

From: Harcourt, Peter Millais, 1923-1995 : Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-5658

Description: Comprises note from `Lyttelton Times', 26 Oct 1899, re death of Mr A D Sommerville; prospectus for Wellesley College, Day's Bay, Wellington (nd); clipping re Harcourt's interest in Croydon Schol; Thorndon Society newsletter with note re Croydon School (1990); letter from Arthur Porritt re the school (1987); cover letter from various people to Mr and Mrs Skelley re their compilation of Wellington Diocesan Boys' School hand-made journal (copy accompanies) of the school's history (1923) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 9 Jul-26 Sep 1872

From: Buckingham, Louise, 1937- : Papers

By: Coleman, Catherine Jane, 1842-1916; Buckingham, Louise, 1937-

Reference: MS-Papers-8916-1

Description: Photocopy of original journal that begins retrospectively a fortnight into the voyage. Coleman describes the passengers, conditions on the ship, the weather, activities on board and there are small illustrations, eg the Southern Cross and fish. She also describes her first visit ashore to Lyttelton. Relationship complexity - Original diary and typescript (MS-Papers-5320) Incorrectly identified by Louise Buckingham as the journal of Mr Lance. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photocopy mss

Date: 1962, 1968-1981, 2012

From: Garland, Phil, 1942-2017: Papers and recordings

Reference: MS-Papers-11839-030

Description: Contains songs (including some scores), verse, toasts, and stories relating to the Nelson, Marlborough, and West Coast regions; together with correspondence from people living in these regions. Not all correspondent names have been indexed. Includes lists of tunes played by the Kokatahi Band; different versions of the song `The dying bushman' collected from Richard and Ken Hart; collection of poetry by Eric Hayman; and correspondence and stories from oral historian Christine Hunt. Cassette originally located here has been moved to MSC-023726. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter (some photocopies)

Date: [1980s-2000s], 1997, 2000, 2005

From: Garland, Phil, 1942-2017: Papers and recordings

Reference: MS-Papers-11839-066

Description: Contains articles, ephemera and correspondence relating to the Hokonui Moonshine Museum in Gore. Also research material on illegal whisky distilling in Southland, including photocopied sections from books and photographs. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, photos and printed matter (some photocopies)

Date: [ca 1887-1960]

From: Maurice, Donald Geoffrey, 1952- : Papers

Reference: Micro-MS-0975

Description: Microfilm reel containing string orchestra music from the collection of Alfred and Mirrie Hill. Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Microfilm (291 frames)

Date: 1966, 1980

From: Dickson, Decima, 1906-1995: Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5562-16

Description: Comprises account by Bill Hughson of the Mokau colleries, 29 Sep 1932, SS `Maharangi'; Hughsons centennial booklet, 1880-1980; Hughsons golden jubilee booklet, Opunake drapery (1969), `History of the Hughson family' by Geoffrey Hughson, (2 editions) (1966) with added notes and insertions; `Shetland to New Zealand' by T P Hughson (nd); and `Kahui Hut' comp by Neil Higgins & Susan Hodson Other Titles - Shetland-New Zealand, the history of the Hughson family by Geoffrey Hughson Other Titles - Shetland to New Zealand by T P Hughson Other Titles - Kahui Hut compiled by Neil Higgins and Susan Hodson Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1888-1892, 1928-1931

By: Harland, William James, 1858-1932

Reference: 81-252

Description: Includes programmes and newscuttings of various musical organisations in Wellington especially the Wellington Orchestral Society, of which Harland was a founder, as well as other musical organisations in other parts of New Zealand and overseas. Part of the Archive of New Zealand Music Harland was a noted organist and bassonist, who was organist of the Taranaki Street Wesley Church for 32 years (NZ Biographies v18, p882) Quantity: 1 volume(s).

Date: 1890-1937

From: Kelson, Cara, 1922-: Papers

Reference: MSI-Papers-6345

Description: Souvenir publication on cloth for jubilee of New Zealand, Woodville contribution; offprint of address given by Hall to the Waipawa electors (1902); offprint of meeting, Waipawa election, Hall at Ormondville (1905);e feature re opening of Dannevirke Railway station (1903); and obituary for Hall (Dannevirke evening news, 31 May 1937) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [ca 1801-1947]

From: Totton, Geoffrey, fl 1989 : Papers and recordings

Reference: MS-Papers-10518

Description: Notes on the Osmond and Sims families of Auckland Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Ms and typescript (photocopies)

Date: [ca 1866-1915]

By: De Maus, David Alexander, 1847-1925

Reference: MS-Group-0539

Description: The collection includes scores, songs, programmes, lectures and associated papers Part of the Archive of New Zealand Music Quantity: 15 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and printed matter Many of the music scores have covers illustrated by D A De Maus

Date: 1882, 1898

From: Kelson, Cara, 1922-: Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6345-3

Description: Letter from J Dinsdale in Wellington to his uncle discussing Maori hoping to be represented in Parliament, a parcel which included a variety of Maori items he had sent to his family in England, his first purchase of land at [?] Poll Hill Gully, a visit from two friends from England, Isaac Sharp and Joseph Neave, his work as a clerk in Wellington which was very difficult because `...I am supposed to be a batchelor & am thus acting a lie which though against my disposition I keep up the deception...', that he probably intends to stay in Wellington and the worst feature of emigrating is facing the long imprisonment on the way (1882); and copy of minute from the Borough of Devonport after the death of the town clerk, Joseph Dinsdale, praising him (1898) Also photocopy of cover of Joseph Dinsdale's diary with notes by Kelson Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 31 Oct 1878

From: Kelson, Cara, 1922-: Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6345-4

Description: Photocopy of letter from Joseph Dinsdale, from Otaki, to his father and brother giving diary extracts of his voyage on the `City of Auckland' from 24 Jul to 25 Oct 1878. The vessel was wrecked at Otaki and he writes of their rescue and their arrival at the Otaki Maori Church Mission settlement. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1979-1990]

From: Dickson, Decima, 1906-1995: Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5562-13

Description: Comprises published works of donor: `They came to NZ in 1880' (1979), `Looking back' (1971, rev 1991) and `Music throughout my life' (including galleys) (1971); each has family photographs inserted Other Titles - Looking back (1990) Other Titles - They came to New Zealand in 1880 Other Titles - Music throughout my life (1971, 1991)

Date: 1895?

By: Balling, Michael, 1866-1925

Reference: MS-Papers-3768

Description: In this paper Balling gives the history of the viola alta, which he played. He advocates its benefits, notes European prejudices on violas in general and advises on performance techniques. Part of the Archive of New Zealand Music Publication - Published in Monthly Journal 1 July 1897. Ref. Landfall v.24 no.4, pt 414. German conductor Michael Balling resided in Nelson from 1893-1895. He was conductor for the Nelson Harmonic Society and founded the Nelson School of Music in 1894. He later conducted the Halle Orchestra at Bayreuth. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (36 leaves). Physical Description: Holograph Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - (A84-247) Donated by Mr A Heenan, Wellington, 1985

Date: [ca 1890 - 1893]

By: Mackay, Alice Forrester, 1870-1940

Reference: qMS-1190

Description: A collection of Scottish pieces copied or arranged for piano by Alice McLean. A wide variety of dance music is included - hornpipes, strathspeys, jigs, reels, etc. Many have named composers and all have titles. There is one composition by Alice Rowley "Lagmhor strathspey". Part of the Archive of New Zealand Music Variations in title - Title on note written by the donor and inserted in the inside cover of the book reads 'The Laghmor [sic] Song Book written by Alice McLean at Laghmor Station, managed by her husband; Mrs McLean gathered these songs sung by the shepherds etc. (c.1890?).' No words are given to any of the music in the book. Source of title - Supplied title Other Titles - The Lagmhor Song Book Relationship complexity - See also MS-Papers-0440 and MS-Group-0185 Alice McLean was for many years a member of the Canterbury Caledonian Society and became an Honorary Life Member. As Alice Rowley, she met her first husband, Donald McLean, at a concert of the Society in which she had performed. This book is probably a compilation of Scottish music which she used when performing at Society gatherings. (For further information concerning this family see Ashburton New Zealand; its pioneers and its history 1853-1939, by John Brown, p 290-295. This also mentions music copyist Harry Herring who could be the copyist for much of this manuscript). Quantity: 1 volume(s) ([3], 300 pages). Physical Description: Holograph Finding Aids: Volume includes index.

Date: 1980

From: Thomas, Allan, 1942-2010 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6996-3

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).