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Date: 4, 8, 15 July and 1 and 30 August 2011 - 04 Jul 2011 - 30 Aug 2011

By: Ngan Kwok Guy, 1926-2017; Oldham, Philippa Jane, 1957-

Reference: OHColl-1053-01

Description: Interview with New Zealand artist and former director of the New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts, Guy Ngan, conducted from July - August 2011. 'Guy Ngan was born in Wellington in 1926, the son of a Chinese New Zealand businessman and his second wife who herself became a successful businesswoman and family matriarch. Guy was taken back to China as a 2 year old and would likely have stayed in the Guangzhou area there had it not been for the Japanese invasion in 1938. When Guangzhou was bombed Guy's father made hasty arrangements for Guy and his elder brother Albert to leave. The two boys travelled unaccompanied to New Zealand by ship. They lived initially in Newtown but Guy, unhappy at Newtown School, quickly struck out on his own arranging to stay with relatives in Miramar. This was the beginning of an independent way of life and thinking that Guy has continued to pursue.' (information provided by interviewer). The interview discusses his early life, education, experiences abroad, and his art career in New Zealand. Abstracted by - Pip Oldham Interviewer(s) - Pip Oldham Quantity: 1 digital sound recording(s) digital sound recording(s). 1 printed abstract(s) OHA-7665. 1 interview(s). 13.31 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Liz Ngan, Wellington, May 2012 Search dates: 1872 - 2011

Date: [ca 1874-1944] (1953)]

By: Major, John Edwin, 1859-1954

Reference: qMS-1232

Description: Accounts of life in Wellington, Manawatu, Gisborne and Taranaki, and many political recollections and comments. There is a chapter on old-time racing, including the days before the book-maker was banned. There are also references to visiting celebrities, among them Mark Twain, Frank Bullen and Paderewski, and memories of many theatrical shows. Included is a summary of the career of the late Henry Hayward, a pioneer in cinema entertainment in NZ. Source of title - Transcribed He was a store-keeper, law clerk and land agent; member of Parliament for Hawera for six years; mayor of Hawera for thirteen years and member of other local bodies in Taranaki. He was a noted runner; played Rugby football for these provinces; and as owner and spectator was keenly interested in horse-riding. He was one of the founders of a number of clubs and societies, including the Philatelic Society and the Polynesian Society. He was also a friend of the Maori and a student of his culture Quantity: 1 volume(s) (273 leaves). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (26 cm; blue linen)

Date: 1904, 1999

By: McDonald, Alexander, 1829-1905

Reference: MS-Papers-6628

Description: Transcription of MacDonald's reminiscences of life and times in New Zealand from his arrival at Wellington in 1840 on the `Blenheim' until 1904 when he recorded `My story'. He focuses particularly on relations with Maori, Maori-European land dealings, the politics and politicians of the times and related matters. Source of title - Transcribed Relationship complexity - Another typescript copy at MS-1167 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (one volume, spiral bound). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript

Date: 1840-1854 (1960)

By: Marshall, Mary Frederica, 1826-1854

Reference: qMS-1337-1339

Description: Letters deal mainly with social and political events in and around Wellington and Hutt Valley Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 3 volume(s). 0.06 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (28 cm; red linen) Finding Aids: Index at qMS-1340-1343.

Date: 1888-[1889]

By: Field, Hannah, 1844-1904

Reference: fMS-Papers-5049

Description: Scrapbook contains mainly newspaper clippings about Henry Augustus Field as MP and newspaper obituaries. Also photographs of London and English villages Quantity: 1 folder(s) (37 leaves). Physical Description: Printed matter and photographs (photocopies)

Date: [ca 1871]

By: Masters, Joseph, 1802-1873; Turnbull, Alexander Horsburgh, 1868-1918

Reference: MS-1565

Description: Full account of Masters' life, career in local and national politics and farming life. Autobiography is unpublished. Source of title - Cover title Wairarapa settler, politician and businessman Quantity: 1 volume(s) (85 pages). Physical Description: Holograph (26 cm; ½ brown morocco, marbled boards) Finding Aids: Indexed by A H Turnbull. Provenance: Purchased by A H Turnbull?

Date: [1844-1933]

By: Carter, Charles Rooking, 1822-1896

Reference: 78-149

Description: Comprises Carter's book or journal of events, concentrating particularly on his sleeping habits (1844); Wairarapa Small Farms Association papers (1858-ca 1890); huge scrapbook of newspaper clippings and other papers, mostly relating to the Wellington region but also to London (clippings mostly from the `Wellington independent', `Evening Post' and `New Zealand advertiser') (1848-1868); clippings re Sir Julius Vogel (1884-1886); account book for Taratahi farm (includes other papers) (1861-1868); two scrapbooks of clippings with enclosures relating to the Wairarapa, Carter's time as an MP and related matters (includes copy of petition to persuade Carter to stand as candidate in the provincial council (1857) and `Gazette' (Wellington) with report on 1855 Wellington earthquake and suggestions for improving buildings (1853-1863). Also includes file re Carter's will, library and other matters, and the New Zealand Institute and the Alexander Turnbull Library (1890-1933) Includes fragment of a diary in `The book of events, 1844' which describes events on 4-5 Nov 1850 during the voyage of the `Eden' to New Zealand Source of title - Supplied title Early Wairarapa settler. Quantity: 1 box(es). 0.33 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and printed matter

Date: 1866-1867

By: Illingworth, J E, active 1866-1867

Reference: MS-1068

Description: Gives much political and social gossip of Wellington, describes sheep runs in Hawke's Bay and the Wairarapa, as well as his trips to Christchurch, Auckland, Parewanui and Wanganui Source of title - Transcribed Illingworth came to New Zealand with H J Kennard who was representing Kennard Brothers in negotiations with the Wellington Provincial Council over the patent slip at Evans Bay; he made brief trips to Auckland and Christchurch and in Dec 1866 was present at the Manawatu purchase meeting at Parewanui Pa, after which he visited Wanganui and travelled by canoe on the Wanganui River. Quantity: 1 volume(s) (409 pages). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (22 cm; ¼ brown calf, brown morocco boards)

Date: [ca 1880-1920]

By: Sievwright, J D, active 1987; Berry, William, active 1877-1926; Falk Studio; Hemus, Charles, 1849-1925; Marsh, Robert George Stanley, 1862?-1940; Muir and MacKinlay (Firm); Talma Studio (Australia); W & D Downey (Firm)

Reference: PAColl-3409

Description: Collection also includes an invitation for Mr and Mrs J D Sievwright to meet the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York, 1901. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 9 b&w original photographic print(s). 1 item of ephemera. Transfers: To Ephemera Collection - Eph-A-BIRD-1900-01 : Invitation to 18th annual exhibition of the Wellington Poultry, Pigeon, and Canary Society.

Date: 1890

By: Roydhouse and Wakefield (Firm)

Reference: C-049-006

Description: Central panel reproduces the purported speech of the Governor and his thoughts on the Sweating Commission, the Dunedin Exhibition, the Civil Service, electoral boundaries, and Union Company's Pure Blended Teas. Ten surrounding cartoons depict: the lockout of workers, a canoe trip downriver, the strict taskmaster, working in shifts, the Sweating Commission, Siphoning, inattention in the Parliamentary Chamber, the Kiwi presented with a military award (the Victoria Cross?), Seddon[?] sitting on top of a hill. Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - Wakefield & Roydhouse, Printers and Lithographers Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph, 573 x 445 mm.

Date: 1855-1950

By: Field family

Reference: MS-Group-0060

Description: Correspondence and papers of two prominent New Zealand families. The collection centres around W H Field, Waikanae landowner and MP for Otaki, and his wife Isabel Hodgkins, sister of artist, Frances Hodgkins. It amalgamates a number of separately catalogued ms collections of the same provenance, including MS-Papers-0113. * Diary for 1883 missing Source of title - Supplied Relationship complexity - See also W H Field papers, 73-128 Quantity: 244 folder(s). 92 volume(s). 3 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter Finding Aids: Paper inventory which was previously available in reading room was removed on 3 Dec 2014 as it contained no extra information. A copy is available in the staff backfile. Family trees for Field, Hodgkins and Parker families available in staff back file entitled Field Family listings.. Provenance: Collected by Field family members, 1855-1950 Transfers: To Drawings & Prints Collection - Accompanying art works - To Photographic Archive - Accompanying photographs. Processing information: Two further boxes still require adding to this group and are at the end of the sequence at MS-Papers-0113-31 and MS-Papers-0113-32; they are papers relating to W H Field and will be added to Series 1 and 16B

Date: 1994, 1996

From: Pringle, Michael, 1962-: Papers, photographs, maps, and posters

Reference: MS-Papers-5590

Description: Comprises two newsletters for Friends of Mount Street Cemetery (1994, 1996), and `Mount Street Cemetery; a conservation plan for the Catholic Archdiocese of Wellington' (2nd draft, 1994); and one newsletter for the Next Step Democracy Movement (Jun 1996) Source of title - Supplied Other Titles - `Mount Street Cemetery; a conservation plan for the Catholic Archdiocese of Wellington' compiled by Cashmore and Colleagues, Auckland. Sept 1994; second draft Oct 1995. Relationship complexity - The library holds several previous donations by Mr Pringle; please check TAPUHI Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript and printed matter

Date: May 1863

From: Mantell family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0083-218

Description: Contains correspondence, circulars, and related material about the Taranaki campaign in the New Zealand Wars, including copies of letters to Tawhiao and others from various tribes, expressing their opinions about the fighting; there are also some papers about the administration of Maori Affairs in the province of Wellington, including Wairarapa. Also conveys intelligence and alarm at an incident in Whanganui (?) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1854-1860

By: Hall, John (Hon Sir), 1824-1907

Reference: MS-Papers-2940

Description: Letters from Hall to Vidler, Oct 1849, Jan 1854 and Jun 1855; Typescript copy of the farewell speech to Mr Hall, R.M. from the chiefs of Canterbury, 1860; NZ Gazette, 14 Dec 1854, Vol 1, No XXVI Quantity: 1 folder(s) (5 letters). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs with typed transcripts; printed matter

Date: 1990

From: New Zealand Society of Genealogists : 1990 Sesquicentennial Family Biography Competition collection

Reference: MS-Papers-4280-031

Description: The essay details the life of Andrew Brown from 1797 to 1854, and his family. Brown migrated from Dundee to Perthshire, and then to London and finally to New Zealand on the Aurora, arriving at Wellington in Jan 1840. It describes the family's life on Kapiti Island in the 1840s, Brown's election to the Wellington Provincial Council in 1853, his efforts to secure title to land; the arrival of his daughters in 1855. Includes information about his 5 children and their descendants and an index to people mentioned. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Published inventory available.

Date: 1867-1888

From: Mantell family : Papers

Reference: MS-1545

Description: Letters and newspaper clippings related to Mantell's political activities including, Legislative Council, Wellington Cemetery, Sir John Logan Campbell's land claim in Auckland, and Wellington libraries Quantity: 1 volume(s) (70 pages). Physical Description: Ms (25 cm; green cloth, in blue case)

Date: [ca 1895-1916]

By: Hogg, Alexander Wilson, 1841-1920

Reference: MS-Papers-1618

Description: Notebooks and jottings of reminiscences of his early life and his political career; also short stories, poems and newspaper cuttings Source of title - Supplied title Hogg was MP for Masterton, 1890-1911 and Minister of Roads, Labour and Customs under Sir Joseph Ward. Quantity: 5 folder(s). 0.05 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and printed matter Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: Jun 1863

From: Mantell family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0083-219

Description: Contains correspondence, circulars and related papers about the employment of various people in the administration of Maori Affairs, their salaries; the appointment of Native Assessors and their fees; also some papers about the disposition of Wairarapa Maori with regard to fighting at Taranaki

Date: 1842-1853 (1960)

By: Marshall, Mary Frederica, 1826-1854

Reference: MSX-8805

Description: Letters, mainly to her father and husband describing political and social life at Wellington and the Hutt, with some correspondence from other members of the Swainson family Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 volume(s) (30 letters). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (30 cm; green linen) Finding Aids: Index available at qMS-1340-1343.

Date: 1869-1889

By: von Sturmer, Spencer William, 1836-1921

Reference: MS-Papers-0911

Description: Letters of commission appointing Sturmer to various official positions at Hokianga, Wairarapa and Parnell. Includes a petition inviting Sturmer to stand for the mayoralty of Parnell. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and printed matter (photocopies)