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Date: 1895

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-023

Description: Contains notes on various Māori-related subjects. There is a full contents list at the front. Includes transcript of notes by G H Davies on Māori-Pākehā children. Also comprises notes on death ceremonies - cremation; Kāi Tahu death ceremonies, as well as karakia, waiata and whakataukī including tapu lifting practices. Quantity: 1 volume(s). Processing information: Description updated 19 September 2023 following information provided by a staff member.

Date: 1870

By: Williams, William Leonard, 1829-1916

Reference: MS-2492

Description: Contains notes about the history of the Hauhau movement, notes about the history of the Ringatu movement, with biographical notes about Te Kooti's revelations, and notes about the movement based around Himiona Te Orinui at Maketu; Also contains notes on Maori words and language Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 volume(s) [ca 60 pages]. 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (16cm, stiff black wraps, blue edges, ¼ brown morocco, brown buckram)

Date: 1844

From: [Angas, George French] 1822-1886 :[Sketchbook 1844]

Reference: A-020-029-1

Description: Shows a mako or shark tooth earring or pendant, a tiki (ornament worn suspended round the neck), a greenstone or pounamu earring, a flute, a woman's moko (lip and chin tattoo), a wooden dagger and a tukituki (type of mere or club). The shark's tooth, small tiki and earring are all original sketches for details in the lithograph 'New Zealand ornaments and decorations', being plate 39 of G. F. Angas' The New Zealanders illustrated (London, McLean, 1847). All three objects are made of South Island pounamu (jade or greenstone). Both the tiki and the shark's tooth were 'drawn from offerings on a wahi tapu, consecrated by the parents to a deceased child, as being the most precious articles they possessed; although exposed amidst the ruins of a deserted pah, so strict is the law of tapu that no one dare touch these valuable relics'. Other Titles - He tiki Quantity: 7 drawing(s) (on one sheet). Physical Description: Pencil sketches on sheet 233 x 132 mm

Date: 1891

From: Various artists :[Proofs and related pictorial material for illustrations to J White's Ancient history of the Maori (Wellington, 1891)] 1832, [1880s?] 1890

By: Earle, Augustus, 1793-1838; Kirkwood, Henry William, 1854-1925

Reference: B-110-030-3

Description: A carved pataka supported by two poles, one with a carved figure at its base. A Maori man with a weapon is seated nearby, and a curved bay with hills, probably the Bay of Islands, can be seen in the background One of four proof lithographs on a single sheet measuring 285 x 447 mm Derived from the lithograph 'A tabooed store house in New Zealand' by Augustus Earle in his 'A narrative of a nine months residence in New Zealand' (London, Longman, 1832). Earle was in New Zealand for six months, 1827-1828 Other Titles - A tabooed store house in New Zealand Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - HWK (rendered back-to-front) Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph, 99 x 170 mm

Date: 7 Sep 1839

By: Dickinson, Frederick, active 1839; Massey, William Ferguson (Rt Hon), 1856-1925

Reference: MS-Papers-0369

Description: Original letter and transcription from Frederick Dickinson writing from Kororareka to his uncle, John Dickinson of Holmfirth, Huddersfield, Yorkshire, describing his visit to Bay of Islands and Bay of Plenty mainly about a Ngapuhi attack repulsed by Bay of Plenty tribes and their preparations for eating 10 prisoners. He gives his impressions of the Maori race. Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s) (4 pages, 3 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and typed transcript Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by the Hon W F Massey

Date: 1960-1976

From: Awatere, Arapeta (Lieutenant-Colonel), 1910-1976 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6735-13

Description: Colonel Awatere writes about the kawa (Maori protocols) which are employed in prestigious welcoming ceremonies and celebrations, especially in the Waitangi celebrations of 1963. Awatere also writes about the Maori view of life and death and it's kawa and then takes a comparative look between Maori and Pakeha deathways. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript

Date: ca1860s-ca1890s

By: Tyree Brothers (Firm); Lock, Henry Thomas, active 1885-1910?; Godfrey, Jennifer, active 1990s

Reference: PAColl-5607

Description: A variety of photographs showing towns, gold being extracted from various claims, and Public ceremonies on the West Coast of New Zealand Quantity: 13 b&w original photographic print(s). Provenance: From family estate

Date: [ca 1900], 1949-1953

From: Martin, Robert Thomas, 1921-2006: Photographs

Reference: PA1-o-1844

Description: Album of photographs collected by Robert Thomas Martin relating mainly to his work as a telegraph worker in Suva during the 1953 Royal Tour of Fiji but also to the Auckland Cable Station in 1952 and 1953. One 1949 image shows Christchurch City. Photographers are unidentified, but possibly some images are taken by Martin himself. Photographs of Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh's visit to Fiji in 1953 include: rehearsal of the welcoming ceremony; the HMS 'Gothic' entering Suva Harbour and the arrival of the Royal Barge at Kings Wharf; the royal car travelling past spectators; a parade by the Fijian Police Force; unidentified soldiers at a military checkpoint; the presentation of flowers by Adi Mei Kainoa; and Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip with Sir Ronald Garvey, Lady Garvey and Pamela Mountbatten. The welcoming ceremony at Albert Park (including spectators, dancers, and the matanivanua) is also covered. Later images show the royals visiting Adi Cakobau School at Sawani and the Central Medical School Tamavua. Further images from Fiji relate to Martin's work and leisure during his time in the country. These photographs, mainly in Suva, include: the view from the Cable and Wireless veranda showing the South Seas Hotel and the Fiji Times, interior of the cable office with equipment and unidentified workers, Sacred Heart Cathedral (exterior and interior), drinking at the Suva Bowling Club, preparing a traditional Fijian lovo barbeque, and swimming in the Nasina River near Kalabo Village with local women. Album also includes a copy of an image of the Pacific Cable Station and Victoria Parade, Suva, circa 1900. Identified people include Col [Colin] Cotter, Steve Ruane, Mr and Mrs Montague. Images of Cable Station in Auckland include Sydney Receive Circuit staff group portrait with Ken Rea, Jack Potter, Col [Colin] Smyth, Norm Jones, Tom Arkins and Steve Ruane. Also, a series of images, mainly group portraits, of the farewell party of J R Baird, manager of the cable station on March 31 1952. Also holds a view of Christchurch taken from the Cathedral Spire in 1949. Some photographs in this album can also be found in PA1-o-1845. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Black cardboard photograph album with marbled paper inset on inner cover.

Date: 1891

From: Various artists :[Proofs and related pictorial material for illustrations to J White's Ancient history of the Maori (Wellington, 1891)] 1832, [1880s?] 1890

By: Earle, Augustus, 1793-1838; Kirkwood, Henry William, 1854-1925

Reference: B-110-008-3

Description: A carved pataka supported by two poles, one with a carved figure at its base. A Maori man with a weapon is seated nearby, and a curved bay with hills, probably the Bay of Islands, can be seen in the background One of four proof lithographs on a single sheet measuring 285 x 447 mm Derived from the lithograph 'A tabooed store house in New Zealand' by Augustus Earle in his 'A narrative of a nine months residence in New Zealand' (London, Longman, 1832). Earle was in New Zealand for six months, 1827-1828 Other Titles - A tabooed store house in New Zealand Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - HWK (rendered back-to-front) Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph, 99 x 170 mm

Date: [ca 1863-1898]

From: McLean family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0032-1033

Description: Most of the papers in the folder relate to R D D Maclean; includes accounts and receipts, schedule or wool guarantors, invitations, advertising matter for farming supplies, clippings re NZ matters, copy of report, `In reference to excitement at Wanganui' to the Colonial secretary; letter re Trans-Tasman fares; memberships, correspondence re wool and farming matters, finance, shipping, political circulars, memberships, stocks and shares, card for `Le Pilote' protection agency and other papers (identified persons entered under Name) Includes invitation from Karaitiana Wirihana to unveiling of monument to his late father Wirihana Kaimokopuna at Tahoraite Valuation certificate for property owned by Archibald John McLean at Glenorchy in the district of Kereru & Aorangi, Hawke's Bay, Jan 1879 Quantity: 1 folder(s). Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Purchased from Sotheby's in 1969

Date: 1897-1900

From: Ranfurly family: Collection

Reference: PA1-f-195-72

Description: The top photograph (PA1-f-195-72-1) shows a crowd of people gathered around a wharenui on a marae. The centre photograph (PA1-f-195-72-2) shows Richard Seddon, Lord Ranfurly , Bishop Churchill Julius (to the left of the group) and a group of other people gathered together on the verandah of the newly opened Otaki Hospital. The lower photograph (PA1-f-195-72-3) shows the Countess of Ranfurly with a group of veterans in Wellington. These photos were taken by an unknown photographer. Quantity: 3 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Three photographic prints mounted on album page 416 x 286 mm (page size).

Date: 1892-1894

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-021

Description: Informants and contents listed at the front. Mainly concerns Maori subjects of the Wellington district and provincial area, as well as some notes on Asian languages. Included are notes by S P Smith, and letters to Smith from Gudgeon. Also contains information on Maori circumcision practices as well as Maori customary concepts and whakapapa specific to the Kurahaupo and Takitimu Waka traditions. Includes comprehensive account of the Ngati Toa - Ati Awa including Puketapu and Ngati Maru - migration to the Kapiti Coast. Quantity: 1 volume(s).

Date: [ca 1900]

By: Fry, Patricia Susan, 1924-2019

Reference: 1/2-058363-F

Description: Shows Richard Seddon wheeling a barrow of clay at the turning of the first sod of the Lawrence/Roxburgh railway works. The barrow bears a sign `For God's Own Country'. A group of men and one woman stand behind him. Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s).

Date: 29 Mar 1843

From: Bambridge, William, 1819-1879 : Diaries

Reference: MS-0130-021

Description: William Bambridge, writing master at St John's College, Auckland, described this colourful Ngapuhi hakari (feast) which he attended with Rev William Charles Cotton in his diary (page 21). Bambridge is possibly the figure with the hat seated at right. Quantity: 1 page. Physical Description: Sepia ink and watercolour 190 x 127 mm, on sheet 203 x 157 mm

Date: 1844

From: [Angas, George French] 1822-1886 :[Sketchbook 1844]

Reference: A-020-018

Description: A fenced structure set in a bush clearing. The structure has elaborately carved and painted posts and a cross beam at the front and a carved lean-to structure behind. Taller posts can be seen in the distance. The drawing is unfinished and mostly pencil, with watercolour only on the carved sections of the mausoleum Carved by Te Rangihaeata (Ngati Toa) on the death of his mother Waitohi, the elder sister of Te Rauparaha, to house her remains. Original sketch for lithograph with the same title in: Angas, G. F., The New Zealanders Illustrated, Plate 50, p.114 Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Pencil and watercolour 182 x 309 mm

Date: 1864

From: Hamley, Joseph Osbertus, 1820-1911 :Sketches in New Zealand [ca 1860 to 1864]

By: Hamley, Joseph Osbertus, 1820-1911

Reference: E-047-q-021

Description: The fortification on Marsland Hill at New Plymouth with a large hospital tent in front and many Maori and Pakeha in front of it. In the foreground, groups of Maori and Pakeha, including a man performing a challenge, with an axe. The occasion appears to be festive, with many flags strung up and families present, possibly after the cessation of hostilities at New Plymouth. Based on a watercolour in Edward Arthur Williams' sketchbook, called Taranaki (E-348-131/13l). There is also a watercolour of the same subject called New Plymouth 18 June 1864 by E. A. Williams, held by the Hocken Library (neg 116167 1/2 in the Drawings and Prints photographic files). Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - [Title] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Pencil and watercolour 105 x 185 mm