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Beard, W G (Mrs), -1937: Cookbook
Date: 1890-1902
By: Beard, Frances, -1937
Reference: MSX-9124
Description: Volume contains handwritten recipes compiled by Mrs Beard and written down in her journal. Includes recipes for ratafia biscuits, royal pudding, French honey, scrambled eggs, lemon sponge, lemonade, tapioca cream, arrowroot pudding, peach jelly, raspberry vinegar, Turkish delight, dainty cakes, hop beer, tomato sauce, fig jams, hunter's beef broth, chutney and pie melon jam. Also recipes for traditional medicines including cough mixture and gargle for sore throats. Instructions for making saddle polish and a newspaper cutting of handy household hints. The remainder of the journal includes notes on the height and weight of family members, address lists and an epitaph from the Bible "Here lies an old woman who always was tired..." Source of title - Suplied by Library Mrs William Gascoyen Beard was a mother of five children living in Masterton during the 1890s. Quantity: 1 volume(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph
Graham, George, 1812-1901 : Diary
Date: 1837-1852, 1958
By: Graham, George, 1812-1901
Reference: qMS-0869
Description: Graham records some aspects of his life in Australia where he was until 1840 when he came to Auckland, NZ. Includes mostly financial records of cash paid and debts due with some personal remarks summarising quarterly events during the year or whole years, or describing particular experiences, such as when Graham went to London in 1850 or the birth of his son, Robert, in 1850. He describes a great deal of property transactions. Accompanying material - Photocopy of photograph of Graham, taken about 1880, owned by Ms Sandra Westbrooke, London Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 volume(s) (62 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (34 cm, red linen, in case folder)
Johnston, F (Mrs), b 1841 : Diaries
Date: 1859, 1871, 1873, 1877, 1882, 1893
By: Johnston, Frances Palmer, 1841-1938
Reference: MS-1089-1094
Description: Daily entries of domestic details by the wife of an Anglican vicar, in Ulster and Katikati (ca 1882-1893) Source of title - Supplied title Quantity: 6 volume(s). 0.04 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (24 cm; blue buckram hinged lid box)
Artist unknown :[Aorere, Golden Bay ca 1843. Wellington], Associated Group Holdings [19...
Date: 1843 - 1850
By: Spooner, James Swinton, 1816-1884; Associated Group Holdings Ltd
Reference: B-086-046
Description: Extensive view from a high point over Wainui Inlet and Golden Bay, with a promontory in the right foreground, with Maori drying fish (including stingrays) on racks, individuals and groups standing and sitting. Tata Beach is at the far left foreground of the picture, at Abel Tasman Point. A cabbage tree is in the left foreground, more fish-racks, tents and long canoes, some with masts and sails on the beach below in the foreground, with other Maori. A large European vessel in full sail near the shore and two other larger European ships and two smaller out in the deeper water of the bay. A small island is to the right is Taupo Point, an island now only at high tide. The other island further away is one of the Tata Islands. The hills in the distance across the water are, to the right, the Wakamarama Range, with Mount Burnett on the far right and the Aorere Valley to the left of it. The highest peak on the left is Parapara Peak, and further to the left are the lower hills near Takaka.. The original watercolour in the Library's collection (C-030-019) was purchased from description and assumed to be the work of Charles Heaphy, but seen to be too primitive in style for him. Another suggestion has been W.F.E.Liardet, but it is not his style. Also suggested has been James Swinton Spooner, an artist and surveyor with the New Zealand Company in Nelson in 1843. However, the Library has no other examples of his work with which to make a comparison. The Maori activities and the absence of any major European presence (apart from the ships) do suggest a date in the 1840s. Compare also Charles Heaphy's The Anchorage at Massacre Bay, with very similar terrain. Modern Aorere is upstream from the coast on the Aorere River Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph 460 x 355 mm
Collins :Photographs of early settlement in Wellington region
Date: 1860s to 1880s
Reference: PAColl-3766
Description: Early farms and settlements, portraits of individual homes and settlers, groups of maori, landscapes, timber industry and land clearance, view of Te Aro flat Arrangement: 1/2-83904-F to 1/2-83930-F Quantity: 28 b&w copy photographic print(s) in one envelope.
Dierks, Anna, 1856-1932 : Diary
Date: 1875-1893
By: Dierks, Anna Margareta Dorothea Henrietta, 1856-1932
Reference: MS-Papers-6083
Description: The diary is a detailed account of Anna Dierks' life as an elder daughter in a household of fourteen children, and then as the wife of a missionary in Upper Moutere, Waitotara, near Wanganui, and Woodville. Source of title - Supplied Accompanying material - Covering letter from the Ev.-luth. Missionswerk in Niedersachsen, Hermannsburg, Germany Accompanying material - Excerpts from Evangelisch-lutherische Hermannsburger Freikirche. Quantity: 4 folder(s). 0.40 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (photocopy)
Eves, Elizabeth Maria, 1869-1959 : Diaries and accounts
Date: 1893-1959
By: Eves, Elizabeth Maria, 1869-1959
Reference: MS-0724-0730
Description: Fairly regular entries of domestic and family details, births, marriages and deaths; farm accounts; and local events; by a housewife at Wai-iti from the time of her marriage; description of holidays on the West Coast and in the North Island; lacks the period when her children were at home Source of title - Supplied title Other - Enquiries to Mrs V R Nicholls, Korere, RD2, Nelson Arrangement: MS-0724-0730 are boxed together. Quantity: 7 volume(s). 0.07 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (exercise books of various sizes, in blue box)
McGregor, Peter, fl 1874-1875 : Letters of Peter McGregor and his wife Emma to Peter's ...
Date: 1874-1887
By: McGregor, Peter, active 1874-1930s
Reference: MS-1173
Description: Letters deal mostly with family news. Some letters are written by his wife, Emma McGregor Source of title - Supplied title Relationship complexity - McGregor's diary on the Janet Cowan (qMS-1181) has same provenance Peter McGregor was a school teacher at Maheno (North Otago) and later in Dunedin. He arrived in New Zealand aboard the vessel Janet Cowan in 1875 Quantity: 1 volume(s) (ca 150 pieces). Physical Description: Holographs (23 cm; red linen tie case)
Hollard, Elizabeth 1842-1930 : Reminiscences
Date: 1848-[ca 1890]
By: Hollard, Elizabeth, 1842-1930
Reference: qMS-0989-0990
Description: She describes in detail her activities around the house, and the financial hardships encountered. Describes social life, relations with Maoris especially Te Rauparaha and Te Rangihaeata including description of Te Rauparaha's funeral A second copy in another hand (incomplete) is also available at qMS-0990 A glimpse of Long Ago (10 pages) describes early settlement at Lowry Bay Also genealogical tables and information Elizabeth was born in New Zealand a year after her family arrived from England. During her childhood the family lived in the Hutt Valley, Karori, and Otaki. At twenty-one Elizabeth married John Hollard, and went to live at Tauherenikau in the Wairarapa. Her husband was a dairy farmer who later rather unsuccessfully tried to grow grain and fruit. Elizabeth worked in the dairy as one of her daily domestic chores Quantity: 2 volume(s) (66 pages). Physical Description: Holograph (photocopy) & ms (photocopy) (29 cm; blue buckram)
Shaw, Charles Reginald, 1929-1906 : Diary extracts
Date: Dec 1866-Aug 1872
By: Shaw, Charles Reginald, 1829-1906
Reference: MS-1933
Description: Brief daily entries concerned with surveying in Timaru, including acreage and owners of land surveyed, and social and domestic duties including gardening, maintenance of his house, purchases and the health of wife and children. Annotated and edited by Mr J B Hamilton for the South Canterbury Historical Society. Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 volume(s) (110 leaves). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript with mss annotations (Photocopy, 27 cm, red buckram)
Artist unknown :[Aorere, Golden Bay ca 1843. Wellington], Associated Group Holdings [19...
Date: 1843 - 1850
By: Spooner, James Swinton, 1816-1884; Associated Group Holdings Ltd
Reference: B-086-046-a
Description: Extensive view from a high point over Wainui Inlet and Golden Bay, with a promontory in the right foreground, with Maori drying fish (including stingrays) on racks, individuals and groups standing and sitting. Tata Beach is at the far left foreground of the picture, at Abel Tasman Point. A cabbage tree in the left foreground, more fish-racks, tents and long canoes, some with masts and sails on the beach below in the foreground, with other Maori. A large European vessel in full sail near the shore and two other larger European ships and two smaller out in the deeper water of the bay. A small island on the right is Taupo Point, an island now only at high tide. The hills in the distance across the water are, to the right, the Wakamarama Range, with Mount Burnett on the far right and the Aorere Valley to the left of it. The highest peak on the left is Parapar Peak, and further to the left are the lower hills near Takaka. The original watercolour in the Library's collection (C-030-019) was purchased from description and assumed to be the work of Charles Heaphy, but seen to be too primitive in style for him. Another suggestion has been W. F. E. Liardet, but it is not his style. Also suggested has been James Swinton Spooner, an artist and surveyor with the New Zealand Company in Nelson in 1843. However, the Library has no other examples of his work with which to make a comparison. The Maori activities and the absence of any major European presence (apart from the ships) do suggest a date in the 1840s. Compare also Charles Heaphy's The Anchorage at Massacre Bay, with very similar terrain. Modern Aorere is upstream from the coast on the Aorere River This copy is number 1229 of an edition limited to 2000 copies Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, glued to pinex backing 460 x 355 mm Provenance: Donation: Associated Group Holdings, 4 November 1974
Paynter, William Henry, fl 1882-1945 : Papers
Date: 1882 - 1945
By: Paynter, William Henry, 1863-1946
Reference: MS-Group-0514
Description: Consists of diaries of William Paynter from 1882 to 1945, detailing life as a dairy farmer in Taranaki, and as a fervent member of the Open Brethren sect. Also, detailed records of his financial dealings, including farm accounts, records of stock bought and sold, cows calving, milk payments, and payments for bread, meat and groceries, and rents on houses and land. Source of title - supplied title Arrangement: Arranged in two series according to type of record Paynter was a dairy farmer on Old Kent Road, Midhurst, Taranaki. He was also a member of the Open Brethren Church Quantity: 51 volume(s). 3 folder(s). 1 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs (some photocopies) Provenance: Donor is grandson of William Henry Paynter.
Goldsmith, Christina Mabel, 1885-1976 : Prouse (Mrs Richard) nee Christina McIlvride
Date: [ca 1951]
By: Goldsmith, Christina Mabel, 1885-1976
Reference: qMS-0854
Description: Goldsmith describes her mother's life from her birth in 1860 until her death in 1951, noting events in Wainuiomata, Whitemans Valley and Levin; some contributions from her son, R A Prouse. Photographs are included. Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 volume(s) (7 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (carbon), photographs (37 cm, blue pam case)
Fassifern
Date: [193-]
From: Turner, Clarence Frederick, b 1865 or 1866 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-6513-1
Description: Autobiographical account of Turner's childhood at `Fassifern', Papanui Road, Christchurch. The son of Charles Wesley Turner, a director of the New Zealand Shipping Company, he describes his family, the surrounding neighbourhood and the schools he attended, including Christ's College. Also includes descriptions of trips to Australia and to Napier. Also two undated newspaper cuttings (i) photo of Turner on occasion of his retirement as manager foor John Mill and Co and (ii) obtiuary notice. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss
A sketch of our sitting room
Date: 28 Dec 1846
From: Bambridge, William, 1819-1879 : Diary
Reference: qMS-0122-074
Description: Sketch by William Bambridge of his wife, Sophia, and their son William Samuel Bambridge, in their sitting room, at Purewa. The baby is sitting in a potato basket which has been hung from the ceiling by his mother. The sketch is on p 74 of the diary. Quantity: 1 page. Physical Description: Sepia ink 110 x 145 mm, on sheet 253 x 205 mm
Sophia and child
Date: Jun 1844
From: Bambridge, William, 1819-1879 : Diaries
Reference: MS-0130-159
Description: Sketch by William Bambridge, writing master at St John's College, Auckland, of his wife Sophia and infant son, William Samuel Bambridge, in their drawing room at Purewa. The sketch appears on p 159 of the diary. Quantity: 1 page. Physical Description: Sepia ink 60 x 70 mm, on sheet 203 x 157 mm
Mrs Bambridge and children shelling peas
Date: 26 Nov 1844
From: Bambridge, William, 1819-1879 : Diaries
Reference: MS-0130-214
Description: Sketch by William Bambridge, showing his wife Sophia, son William and baby "shelling the peas for dinner", in the drawing room at their house at Judges Bay, Auckland. Also in this sketch is a young woman `Emma' who was engaged by the Bambridges to help with household duties. The sketch appears on p 214 of the diary and the activity is described in the adjacent text. Quantity: 1 page. Physical Description: Sepia ink 115 x 136 mm, on sheet 203 x 157 mm
Petre, Mary Ann Eleanor, 1825-1885 : Diary
Date: 4 Aug 1842-20 Jan 1844
By: Petre, Mary Ann Eleanor, 1825-1885
Reference: MS-1772
Description: Ellen began her diary on board the `Thomas Sparks' in Portsmouth, bound for Wellington with her husband Hon Henry Petre, whom she had married on 6 Jun 1841. She records the routine of shipboard life and her favourable first impressions of Wellington on arrival, 31 Jan 1843. Ellen records the social life of Wellington and the raising of the volunteer militia in the aftermath of the Wairau affray. In Aug she and Henry moved to Petone where they farmed and bred horses. She describes domestic and social activities commenting on her relationship with local Maori. Includes genealogical tables Poem by Blanche? Petre inserted at back Part of SBDD project Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 volume(s) (ca 200 pages). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (21 cm; ½ red, orange morocco) `Pitoni Road looking towards town' (ink and wash) is by William Mein Smith. View looking along the Hutt Road from Petone towards Wellington. Also see seperate watercolour by Smith, A-034-005.
Artist unknown :[Aorere, Golden Bay ca 1843]
Date: 1843 - 1850
By: Spooner, James Swinton, 1816-1884
Reference: C-030-019
Description: An extensive view from a high point over Wainui Inlet and Golden Bay, with a promontory in the right foreground, with Maori drying fish (including stingrays and barracuda) on racks, individuals and groups standing and sitting. Tata Beach is at the far left foreground of the picture, at Abel Tasman Point. A cabbage tree is in the left foreground. There are more fish-racks, tents and long canoes, some with masts and sails on the beach below in the foreground, with other Maori. A large European vessel in full sail is near the shore. Two other larger European ships and two smaller are out in the deeper water of the bay. A small island on the right may be Taupo Point, which is an island now only at high tide. It may also be one of the Tata Islands. The other island further away is one of the Tata Islands. The hills in the distance across the water are, to the right, the Wakamarama Range, with Mount Burnett on the far right and the Aorere Valley to the left of it. The highest peak on the left is Parapara Peak, and further to the left are the lower hills near Takaka. Purchased from description and assumed to be the work of Charles Heaphy, but seen to be too primitive in style for him. Another suggestion has been W. F. E. Liardet, but it is not his style. Also suggested has been James Swinton Spooner, an artist and surveyor with the New Zealand Company in Nelson in 1843. However, the Library has no other examples of his work with which to make a comparison. The Maori activities and the absence of any major European presence (apart from the ships) do suggest a date in the 1840s. Probably Tata Bay. Compare also Charles Heaphy's The Anchorage at Massacre Bay, with very similar terrain. Modern Aorere is upstream from the coast on the Aorere River. Exhibited in 'Wide-Eyed: Early Images of New Zealand' exhibition of works by settler artists, held at the National Library of New Zealand Gallery, 18 July - 9 November 1997. Other Titles - James Swinton Spooner Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 760 x 555 mm
Cooking food in a hot pool at Whakarewarewa
Date: [ca 1895-1905]
From: Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives
Reference: 1/2-001117-G
Description: View taken at Whakarewarewa showing women and young girls holding bags containing potatoes ready to place in a hot pool to be cooked. Guide Sophia in second from left; the rest of the group have not been identified. There is a wooden building in the background. A copy made by William Archer Price from a photograph taken by an unknown photographer in early 1900s. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - 205 Cooking at Whakarewarewa. Placing potatoes in boiling pool. William Archer Price lived and practised in Queen Street, Northcote, 1909-1910. Source: New Zealand Post Office directories Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.75 x 6.5 inches