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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
Letter from Te Whakanoho to McLean
Date: 15 Mar 1875
From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0699A-05
Description: Quantity: 1 piece (1 page on 1 leaf).
Maori notebook No 9
Date: 1897-1906
From: Best, Elsdon, 1856-1931 : Papers
Reference: qMS-0187
Description: Various topics, including birth, whakapapa, women, medicines, customs, Ngati Awa and Tuhoe fights, flora, place names, birds, etc. Also notes from records of the Native Land Court, Pokohu, Whirinaki, Matahina, and Tuara-rangaia Blocks, etc. Some information recorded from - H Pio of Ngati Awa, Tame Ranapiri (Ransfield) of Ngati Raukawa, Wi Patene, Penetito Hawea, Te Whatanui, Rawiri Parakiri, etc. The index to this is - Index to Maori Notebook no 9 (spine title) qMS-0188 Source of title - Spine title Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Holograph
Notebooks relating to Whakatane and Urewera and central North Island
Date: [1864-1926]
From: Cowan, James, 1870-1943 : Papers
Reference: MSY-8204-8205
Description: Notebooks containing research notes: - relating to 'Whakatane Pas' [various pa in the Whakatane area] including Te Teko Pa and Rauporoa Pa. Contains sketches of landmarks including Rauporoa Pa, Mt Putauaki and Te Teko Pa. - focussing on the Urewera and central North Island, particularly relating to the New Zealand wars, history of battles, history of particular pa and individuals from Urewera, Whakatane, Rotorua and Taupo areas. Includes sketches of pa sites and sketches of Netana Whakaari of Waimana, focussing on his facial moko. Also includes waiata including 'Rewi's song at Aratitaha' relating to the defence of Orakau Pa. Language - Contains some Maori content, particularly waiata and place names. Title supplied by Library. Arrangement: 53 in original listing Quantity: 1 folder(s) containing 2 notebooks.. Sketches of pa and other landmarks including of Rauporoa and Te Teko pa, and Mount Putauaki.. Some sketches of moko, pa and a sailing vessel. Processing information: Reference number changed following re-housing. Title and description updated 30 November 2022.