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Date: 1844

From: Mantell, Walter Baldock Durrant, 1820-1895 :Scrapbook. 1840-1872.

By: Mantell, Walter Baldock Durrant (Hon), 1820-1895

Reference: C-103-021-4

Description: Study of geological layers in a cliff Inscriptions: Recto - top right - 'Kanga maiterangi'; also bottom right 'Cliff at Howick, 1 sept'. Both inscriptions in pencil Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil, 65 x 125 mm

Date: 1843-1957

From: Church of England in New Zealand Auckland Diocese : Church registers

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-19-05

Description: Contains registers for Hokianga (Maori and English), Holy Sepulchre, Mt Albert, Home Mission Districts, Howick and Kaikohe (Maori) Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1847 - 1879 - 1903 - 1887 - 1916

From: Wilson family : Papers

Reference: fMS-Papers-5512-1

Description: Comprises memorial design for NZ Fencibles (1847), legal papers for Frances Dent and Charles Digby Wilson (1879), report on Jersey (1907), `My dear father's death, extract from F's letter (1887), and page from `Weekly Press' (14 Jun 1916) on Lord Kitchener/ANZACS in Egypt Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1862

From: Illustrated London news :Clippings related to New Zealand [ca 1842-1890]

Reference: E-106-f-011-2

Description: Distant view of the Firth of Thames, etc as seen from a road through the Howick ranges. On the road in the foreground are three men and a woman on horseback, and a bullock team pulling a large log. Extended Title - From: Illustrated London news. Vol 41, No 1109, Oct 18 1862, p 401 Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Wood engraving 127 x 350 mm

Date: 1860s-1950s

From: Craig, Elsdon Walter Grant, 1917-1980 :Photographs

Reference: PAColl-8066-01

Description: Three images of groups of veteran soldiers of the New Zealand Wars photographed outside Government House Auckland. Groups and portraits of people including Elsdon Best. Also Best's study and house "Mataimoana" at Highland Park, Wellington. One image of a Fijian man dating from ca 1880s. Unidentified monument, and scenic postcards of places in New Zealand which include Wairoa, Auckland, Howick, Devonport, Waihi, Taumranui, and the lagoon at Miramar, Wellington. Quantity: 70 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1851 - 1860

By: Martin, Albin, 1812?-1888

Reference: A-160-022

Description: Also sketch map showing left to right: Wilson's - rise of the Otara creek - Smith - Otahuhu (in distance) - Martin - River Tamaki. Title inscribed on back. Quantity: 1 oil(s). Physical Description: Oil on canvas-backed paper 195 x 332 mm

Date: 1881

By: Gilmour, Hugh Kerr, 1842-1917

Reference: MS-Papers-4481

Description: Contains diary written by Hugh Gilmour on the voyage from London to Auckland onboard the Rakaia, covering the period 9 May 1881-10 August 1881. The diary gives details on the weather, activities onboard, sights and fellow passengers. At the back of the diary is a list of letters sent and a daily record of the position of the ship. Source of title - supplied title Accompanying material - Accompanied by an obituary for James Templeton Gilmour, son of Eliza and Hugh Gilmour. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (46 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (photocopy)

Date: 1990

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

Reference: MS-Papers-4280-041

Description: The story of the Murphy family in New Zealand from Walter Murphy born in Beagh, County Galway, Ireland, who joined the 59th Regiment in 1825 and served with them for 15 years. He came to New Zealand in 1847 with the Fencibles to Howick, bringing his wife and three children. The story then follows his only son John Joseph Murphy and his married life in Meeanee, Napier and later in Ormond, Gisborne Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Published guide available. Includes colour photpgraphs

Date: 1863

By: Kinder, John, 1819-1903

Reference: PAColl-7723

Description: View of Howick, New Zealand, taken in 1863 by John Kinder. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Panoramic print 8.8 x 26.4 cm

Date: 1847 - 1970

By: Thatcher, Frederick (Rev), 1814-1890; Strickett, John, active 1970; Wardle, John, active 1970

Reference: Plans-2008-009-007/014

Description: Includes floor plan, elevations, site plan, sections and details, detail of sanctuary. Measured drawings carried out as part of the Architecture course at the University of Auckland. Quantity: 8 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photocopies, 580 x 840 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mrs Margaret Alington, Wellington, in 2008.

Date: 1860 - 1870

By: Martin, Albin, 1812?-1888

Reference: A-160-033

Description: Shows two canoes on the river, a group of Maori on shore on the right, beneath a trees. Signed on mount: A. Martin. Title from mount. Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Charcoal 140 x 220 mm, on sheet 170 x 260 mm

Date: 1860

From: Gold, Charles Emilius 1809-1871 :Sketches by General Gold, 1846 to 1860

By: Gold, Charles Emilius, 1809-1871

Reference: A-288-005

Description: Shows Waiheke, Browns Island and Rangitoto. The view is framed by a tree branch on the left Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - Howick Beach, N.Z. [in ink]; Recto - bottom right - Howick beach N. Z. 1860; Verso - Caroline Moresby from Mr Seddon [in ink - Caroline Moresby was the artist's third daughter, to whom this collection of sketches was given] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 213 x 285 mm Provenance: Family descent, to London dealer (1991) to Auckland dealer (1991)

Date: [185-]

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-10080-G

Description: Copy negative taken by Whites Aviation. Photographer of original unidentified. Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative, 4.75 x 6.5 inches

Date: ca 1855

By: Martin, Albin, 1812?-1888

Reference: G-019-1

Description: A view of a hillside, partly cleared, at water's edge. Two figures, possibly Maori, can be seen: one is reclining, one standing Certificate of authenticity states 'This work is from the estate of the Kemp [i.e. Kempe?] family - England and has been brought back by John Leech Gallery for this exhibition / Auckland landscapes: Albin Martin'. Jemima Kempe married Albin Martin in 1841 in London. They emigrated to New Zealand in 1851, and settled as farmers in the Auckland area. Title from Certificate of Authenticity on verso of painting. Includes John Leech Gallery certificate of authenticity, attached to reverse, dated March 1992. See Martin's oil 'View from near Howick looking down our creek...' (A-160-022), also painted ca 1855. Quantity: 1 oil(s). Physical Description: Oil on obard, 60 x 100 mm (sight), in frame 220 x 252 mm