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Manuscript

Papers relating to Thatcher's buildings in Nelson

Date: [186-], 1951, 1982, [200-]

From: Alington, Margaret Hilda, 1920-2012 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-8897-59

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holographs, manuscripts, typescripts, printed matter

Manuscript

Some Nelson stories

Date: [ca 1845-1870]

Reference: Micro-MS-0521

Description: Anecdotes about early Nelson settlers, possibly by C J U Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s) positive (ca 20 pages).

Manuscript

Carr, W E Allon, fl 1970s : Methodist in Nelson

Date: [1971]

By: Carr, W E Allon (Rev), active 1970s

Reference: MS-Papers-0666

Description: Survey by Rev Carr of the history of the churches in Nelson since the foundation of the settlement in 1841, with particular reference to Methodism; subtitled `with geographical, historical and inter-church reference' Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 folder(s) (24 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (photocopy) Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Rev A Carr, Auckland, Aug 1971

Map

Plan of the town of Nelson, New Zealand. [Nelson? 1842?] [copy of ms map]

Date: 1842

Reference: MapColl-834.1953gbbd/[1842?]/Acc.10469

Description: Quantity: 1 map(s) photocopy. Physical Description: 61 x 77 cm. No scale given

Image

Bell, Francis Dillon 1822-1898 :Nelson in 1845. Wellington; J H Bethune, 1967

Date: 1845

By: Bell, Francis Dillon (Sir), 1822-1898

Reference: B-086-008-a

Description: Nelson from Saltwater Bridge (now Queen's Gardens). Church Hill, with fortifications, is in the middle distance, on the right, with Trafalgar Street running across the view to the left. Bridge Street runs up the left, from pond in the foreground to the hills behind. Printed by C M Banks Ltd. Original [at the time of publication] in possession of W F Airey Esq, Lower Hutt. Photograph of original held. No. 245 of limited edition of 1000 prints Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Coloured photolithograph of watercolour 262 x 373 mm on sheet 381 mm x 508 mm

Manuscript

Hodgson family : Letters

Date: 1846-1853

By: Hodgson family

Reference: MS-Papers-1063

Description: Letters of William Hodgson and family to J F Lee, owner of Hyde Ironworks, Kinver, England. Describes voyage to Nelson on 'Himalaya', 1843-1844; state of Nelson settlement; land problems and difficulties of establishing a farm there. Includes photocopied letters of Rev John Hobbs; ms account of excursion to Mount Arthur tableland; extract from journal of J W Barnicoat Quantity: 2 folder(s) (18 pieces). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts (some photocopies) Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Image

Saxton, John Waring, 1806-1866 :Nelson in 1842 / J W Saxton. - [Wellington ; Fruit Dist...

Date: 1842 - 1979

By: Saxton, John Waring, 1807-1866; Fruit Distributors Ltd

Reference: C-077-026

Description: The central portion of a three-part panorama of Nelson Published ca 1845 in book entitled 'Adventure in New Zealand' by Smith Elder (London). Same as C-077-026-a, b, c, Extended Title - Reproduced from tinted lithograph in: Illustrations to `Adventure in New Zealand' by Edward Jerringham Wakefield, Esqre, London : Smith Elder, 1845 Also issued by Fruit Distributors as illustration on calendar for 1980. See C-086-1980-01. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Coloured photolithograph, 240 x 500 mm on sheet 400 x 610 mm

Image

Messenger, Arthur Herbert, 1877-1962 :Nelson Church Hill as fortified 9 October 1843

Date: 1843

By: Messenger, Arthur Herbert, 1877-1962

Reference: A-138-029

Description: A view looking upwards at fortified Church Hill, after the Wairau Affray Extended Title - From a sketch by J W Barnicoat in James Cowan, The New Zealand Wars, v 1 p. 91. The illustration is captioned `Fort Arthur, Nelson, in 1843 Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing, 235 x 125 mm

Other

Arthur Wakefield 1799-1843 : Diary (transcription of qMS-2097)

Date: 6 Jan-7 Feb 1842

By: Wakefield, Arthur, 1799-1843

Reference: MS-Papers-3929

Description: A rough transcript made by C.B.M. of the No 3 diary of Arthur Wakefield. It lacks the entries for 1-5 January, and Wakefield's meteorological observations and records Quantity: 1 folder(s) (7 pages). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typed transcript

Manuscript

Nelson School Society : Records

Date: 1843-1896

By: Nelson School Society

Reference: Micro-MS-0782

Description: Specification for school and building accounts 1844-48, teachers' minute book 1843-1849, Frederick Tuckett's presentation deed 1846, memorial to Nelson Provincial Council 1855, reports 1884-1896. Some correspondence and photographs re closing of Campbell's School 1896, printed reports and papers. Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s) positive (ca 107 frames).

Image

Heaphy, Charles, 1820-1881 :View of Nelson Haven, in Tasman's Gulf, New Zealand, includ...

Date: 1890 - 1841 - 1842

By: Heaphy, Charles, 1820-1881; Allom, Thomas, 1804-1872

Reference: C-026-003-f

Description: View from the first ridge above the beach, below Britannia Heights. Shows Haulashore Island, looking towards Moutere Hills and Tasman Ranges. House at left is a prefabricated barracks. Ships include the Will Watch, Whitby and Arrow. Same as C-026-003-a, b, c d, e, g, h 1st plate, 2nd issue Printed by C Hullmandel Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph, b&w, 367 x 520 mm on sheet 567 x 774 mm Provenance: Collection of Mr N Macky, purchased Parker Gallery, London, 1937.

Manuscript

Moore, Frederick George 1815-1892: Manuscript autobiography of life in Wellington & Nel...

Date: 1841-1842

By: Moore, Frederick George, 1815-1892

Reference: MS-1661-1664

Description: Autobiography of life in Wellington & Nelson and 3 volumes of newspaper clippings of articles in the Weekly herald, under the title `Early pioneer days in New Zealand', based on the typescript. The newspaper articles touch on the settlement of Nelson and steam communication with Great Britain Relationship complexity - See MS-1660 for journal and correspondence relating to Moore. Quantity: 4 volume(s). Physical Description: Mss (23 cm; ¼ green morocco)

Other

Wakefield, Arthur, 1799-1843 : Letters from Arthur Wakefield to his brother William, Ne...

Date: 1841-1843

By: Wakefield, Arthur, 1799-1843

Reference: qMS-2099

Description: Includes letters written on board the Whitby just after arrival at nelson, 17 Nov 1841 Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Typescript (35 cm; red linen)

Image

Heaphy, Charles, 1820-1881 :View of Nelson Haven, in Tasman's Gulf, New Zealand, includ...

Date: 1840 - 1849

By: Heaphy, Charles, 1820-1881; Allom, Thomas, 1804-1872; Trelawney Saunders Ltd

Reference: C-026-003-a

Description: View from the first ridge above the beach, below Britannia Heights. Shows Haulashore Island, looking towards Moutere Hills and Tasman Ranges. House at left is a prefabricated barracks. Ships include the Will Watch, Whitby and Arrow. Same as C-026-003-b, c, d, e, f, g, h 1st plate, 2nd issue Printed by C Hullmandel Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph (two-tone), 367 x 520 mm on sheet 567 x 774 mm

Other

[Duppa, George, 1817-1888] :[Farm accounts and calculations relating to the settlement ...

Date: 1840 - 1860

From: [Duppa, George] 1817-1888 :[Sketch- and account-book / George Duppa]

Reference: E-075-080

Description: List of farming activities with corresponding costs. Loose page inserted at back of the sketchbook Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil, 205 x 250 mm

Manuscript

Petre family ; Miscellaneous land deeds, powers of attorney and biographical information

Date: 1840-1855

Reference: MSI-Papers-3744

Description: Comprises photocopies of land deeds and powers of attorney by Henry William Francis Petre and William Bernard Petre to others for the management of their lands at Wellington and Nelson together with biographical information on the family Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s) (7 items). Physical Description: Ms and printed matter (negative photocopies), varying sizes

Manuscript

Tinline, John 1821-1907 : Papers

Date: 1844-1903

By: Tinline, John, 1821-1907

Reference: Micro-MS-0790

Description: Reflect duties as native interpreter, surveyor and sheriff in Nelson Province. Land purchase disputes with Maori, reports on wreck of "Phoenix" 1846, road linking Nelson and the Wairau, anchorage at Golden Bay, correspondence concerning Whakapuaka Block. Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s) (62 pages). Physical Description: Positive microfilm

Manuscript

Garin, Antoine Marie (Father), 1810-1889 : Journals

Date: 1844-1888

By: Garin, Antoine Marie (Father), 1810-1889

Reference: Micro-MS-0228

Description: Includes annals of the Catholic Station at Nelson Other - Filmed in 1969 Quantity: 2 microfilm reel(s) positive. Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Image

Saxton, John Waring, 1806-1866 :The town and part of the harbour of Nelson in 1842, / d...

Date: 1950 - 1842 - 1959

By: Saxton, John Waring, 1807-1866

Reference: B-046-016

Description: Subject: Numerous identified features, including jail, immigration barracks, survey offices, bank, various residences; also surveyor, settlers camping, housebuilding. Reproduced `through the courtesy of the Alexander Turnbull Library and the Dr F A Bett Collection'. Original: Tinted lithograph by Day & Hague in Wakefield, E . Illustrations to Adventure in New Zealand (London : Smith, Elder, 1845) pl. 7, central portion. Same as B-046-016-a, b c Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, b&w, image 200 x 431 mm on sheet 246 x 457 mm

Manuscript

Nelson Petty Sessions : Registry

Date: 1842-1849

Reference: Micro-MS-0800

Description: Records charges, complainants, defendents, witnesses and verdict in each case Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s) positive (ca 56 frames).

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