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Series 3 - Papers relating to Maori culture and history
Date: 1877-1972
From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Further papers
Reference: Series-3334
Description: The papers in this series include material such as volumes, papers, research notes, lecture notes, printed matter, letterbooks, partial diaries and letters relating to research in the areas of Maori dance, language and literature, tribal and family genealogy, Christianity, architecture, carving, tukutuku and education. Some materials in this series are from beyond the date range of Ngata's life but came into the library with the collection. Quantity: 49 volume(s) 47 folder(s). Processing information: Series description was updated in January 2020 following query from a researcher.
Stephenson Percy Smith - Polynesian notes Volume 2
Date: [ca 1895-1898]
From: Polynesian Society: Records
Reference: MS-Papers-1187-163
Description: Notes on many topics, including: whakapapa, tribal notes, whakatauki (proverbs), fights, etc. Also includes waiata from Ngati Raukawa, Ngati Toa, Taranaki and Ngati Kuia (many of the waiata and karakia of Ngati Kuia were contributed by Eruera Pakauwera), and tribal stories and notes by Te Karehana Whakataki about Ngati Toa and Tainui. Also contains an accompanying letter from W Mair, Nov 8, 1898. Language - (and English) Quantity: 1 volume(s) (414 pages). Physical Description: Holograph, ms and typescript
Notebook relating to New Zealand Wars
Date: [1919-1920]
From: Cowan, James, 1870-1943 : Papers
Reference: MSX-9076
Description: Notebook relating to the New Zealand Wars focussing on the Rotorua and Bay of Plenty region. Also includes notes about Taranaki and drawings of Mount Taranaki. The first main entry in the notebook says 'Rotorua: Te Kapenga fight 1870' and inside front cover includes Cowan's itinerary from November 18, 1918 to January 6, 1919, the various places he visited and sometimes who he interviewed there. Language - Contains some Maori content, particularly place names. Arrangement: 53 in original listing Quantity: 1 volume(s). Sketches drawn in pencil including several of Mount Taranaki from various angles, drawn from different towns.
Notebook relating to Cowan's trip to Murupara
Date: 1920
From: Cowan, James, 1870-1943 : Papers
Reference: MSX-9074
Description: Notebook containing Cowan's research notes titled 'Trip to Murupara'. Contains research notes about New Zealand Wars in the Urewera, Bay of Plenty/Rotorua and Taranaki regions. Contains interview notes from Lieutenant Hutzel and George Preece, Peita Kotuku and 'Lochiel' of Rotorua. Includes some notes about the Pungarehu fight of 1866 including a sketch of the layout of Pungarehu based on Hutzel's memories. Also includes sketches of Mokoia Island and Kaingaroa, and a sketch and names of divisions of Lake Rotorua for the purposes of fishing. Language - Contains some Maori content, particularly waiata and place names. Arrangement: 53 in original listing Quantity: 1 volume(s). Pencil sketches of places including Pungarehu, Mokoia, Kaingaroa Plain and one titled 'Waiting for taewa & tea'.