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Date: 1922-1943

By: Coates, Joseph Gordon (Rt Hon), 1878-1943

Reference: MS-Group-0030

Description: The collection includes alphabetical subject files, correspondence, political party and election papers, War Cabinet papers, speeches, newspaper cuttings, printed material and personal papers There is nothing in the collection relating to Coates's early years as Member of Parliament for Kaipara. Source of title - Supplied Coates was Member of Parliament (Reform, Coalition and National) for Kaipara (1911-1943) and Prime Minister (1925-1928) Quantity: 258 folder(s). 4 volume(s). 5 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, mss, typescripts, printed matter and photographs Finding Aids: Detailed inventory available. Provenance: The papers were sorted and arranged after Coates' death by his Private Secretary, Miss Helen Montague Transfers: Collection as a whole received into Manuscripts and Archives; material transferred to the Photographic Archive and the Cartographic Collection - To Photographic Archive - Photograph from MS-Papers-1785-210 of Hargest (back view) shaking hands with Winston Churchill, Freyberg behind him - To Cartographic Collection - Plan of P Jerebine's farm, Tangowahine, from MS-Papers-1785-211 (MapColl832.11gc/[ca.1938]/Acc.46931).

Date: 1893-1922

From: Keys, Ben, 1878-1951 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0407-16

Description: Contains various printed papers relating to religious and political matters; these papers include information about the spread and prevention of small-pox and other diseases, information about Arbour Day (in English), copies of political correspondence from Taranaki Te Uamairangi, Tau Henare, Maui Pomare and Apirana Ngata; a copy of the Kahiti o Niu Tiremi dealing with the enlistment of Maori soldier in World War One, and a notice with regard to the establishment of a railway company at Taupo; there is also an invitation from Te Arawa rangatira for Te Arawa people to attend a hui at Maketu to discuss negotiations with the Government Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1926-1947

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-187

Description: Photographs taken for publication in the New Zealand Free Lance, 1926-1947. Peter Fraser - Labour candidate for Wellington Central (1931); several of Prime Minister Fraser during the war years; with Sister Nepia (Wairoa District Nurse) and A T Carroll, May 1947; with WAAFs S H Boyd & M C Bullard, 1944; receiving Honorary Degree of Doctor of Law at Cambridge University, 1944; with Miss Jean McKenzie, General Freyberg & Mrs Harold Kemp on arrival in London when he was made a Companion of Honour; gathering at Ruatoki where Fraser addressed the gathering, 1947; Hirini Heremaia performing a powhiri to the official party at the opening of Northland College, Kaikohe by Rt Hon Peter Fraser, 1947 Walter Nash - During the war years when he was Minister of Finance; as President of International Labour Conference at Philadelphia, 1944; Mr & Mrs Nash, 1938; Mr & Mrs Nash with F G L Bertram (deputy-director of Civil Aviation in British Air Ministry) on board Aorangi, 1936; Mr & Mrs Nash in their lounge with their two sons, 1936. W J Jordan, High Commissioner for New Zealand in London - MP for Manukau (1931); Mr & Mrs Jordan laying a wreath, May 1938; Mr & Mrs Jordan and family, 1936 & 1939; with his mother, Sep 1936; during the war years. Includes list of photographs Quantity: 63 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: [ca 1880-1920]

By: Sievwright, J D, active 1987; Berry, William, active 1877-1926; Falk Studio; Hemus, Charles, 1849-1925; Marsh, Robert George Stanley, 1862?-1940; Muir and MacKinlay (Firm); Talma Studio (Australia); W & D Downey (Firm)

Reference: PAColl-3409

Description: Collection also includes an invitation for Mr and Mrs J D Sievwright to meet the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York, 1901. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 9 b&w original photographic print(s). 1 item of ephemera. Transfers: To Ephemera Collection - Eph-A-BIRD-1900-01 : Invitation to 18th annual exhibition of the Wellington Poultry, Pigeon, and Canary Society.

Date: 1915-1918, 1929

By: Bell, Francis Henry Dillon (Rt Hon Sir), 1851-1936

Reference: MS-Papers-0590

Description: Memorandum signed by G P Newton, addressed to Bell as Minister of Internal Affairs on lack of water in Epsom Road District, Auckland, with ms comment, 1915; petition to him as Minister for Scenery Preservation, organised by Gilbert Mair, for conservation of Pohaturoa Rock, with related file, 1919; letters from Bell on imminent appointment as Minister of State Forests, 1918, and to Sir John Pennefather, 1929 Quantity: 3 folder(s) (20 pieces). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss (some photocopies) and printed matter Provenance: See inventory for varied provenances

Date: 1927-1928

By: Sheat, William Alfred, 1899-1982

Reference: MS-Papers-9226

Description: Letters from Richard Mitchelson Campbell to Sheat, relating his experiences on travelling on the vessels Makura and Berengaria to London to enroll at the London School of Economics. Describes his experiences in the United States and gives his views on the political and economic situation there. Also describes his impressions of the London School of Economics, and lectures which he has attended. Also copies, with typed transcripts, of letters to a correspondent named 'Ivan', discussing Sheat's wedding plans Source of title - Supplied by Library Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, typescripts Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donation, Bill Sheat, Lower Hutt, 2009

Date: 1851-1926

By: Hall-Jones, William (Hon Sir), 1851-1936

Reference: MS-Papers-6186

Description: Draft autobiography by Sir William Hall-Jones. The author writes of himself in the third person, under the name of of Tommy, and uses the pseudonym of Wm J Lenohals. Covers early life in Folkestone, working as a carpenter and builder in Timaru, local body activity, career in Parliament and as a Minister, term as High Commissioner in London, and later life. Includes thoughts, opinions, verse, clippings and pasted-in photographs. Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 3 folder(s). 0.06 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescripts with holograph annotations, printed matter (photocopies) Finding Aids: Indexed.

Date: 1918-1924

By: Phillips, Coleman, 1846-1925

Reference: qMS-1644

Description: Mainly typescript, with many ms corrections and additions, of letters and articles on a wide variety of topics submitted to newspapers Source of title - Transcribed Phillips founded the Auckland and Fiji Banking Company 1874 and was prominent in local affairs in the Wairarapa Quantity: 1 volume(s) (81 leaves). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph, typescript (34 cm; blue linen)

Date: 1929-1959

By: Massey, Helen Sissons Douglas, 1898-1965

Reference: 77-249

Description: Comprises accounts of overseas trips; correspondence; Imperial Economic Conference, Ottawa (1932); Xmas card register; papers re Coates' estate; photographs; telegrams and letters of congratulation re marriage to J Massey; miscellaneous articles and papers; invitations; personal correspondence and other papers re Montague family Source of title - Supplied Montague was Coates's private secretary; she later became Mrs Massey Quantity: 62 folder(s). 1 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter Provenance: For information on the provenance of these papers see the introduction to J Gordon Coates, MS-Group-0030 Transfers: Collection as a whole received into Manuscripts; material transferred to other sections from here - To Photographic Archive - 7 negatives, and assorted original photographs (loose) [PAColl-8992].

Date: 22 Dec 1998

From: Trade union oral history project

By: Burgess, Ronald, 1928-

Reference: OHInt-0478/01

Description: Ron Burgess was born in England in 1928 and worked as a seaman until 1955 when he came to New Zealand. Describes living in Timaru and working for the South Canterbury Electric Power Board. Recalls the need for change and beginnings of involvement in the New Zealand Post Office Union. Discusses Ivan Reddish and a `go slow'. Comments on the equal pay campaign. Discusses Muldoon, the wage feeze, the fourth Labour Government and Rogernomics, Jim Knox, Roger Douglas, Richard Prebble, David Lange, Stan Rodger and Jonathan Hunt. Explains time as chair of Combined State Union (CSU) and secretary of NZ Council of Trade Unions. Recalls problems faced and the 'unreal atmosphere' of compulsory unionism. Accompanying material - biographical notes supplied by Ron Burgess, newspaper clippings Abstracted by - Shaun Ryan Interviewer(s) - Shaun Ryan Venue - Wellington Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-007229-OHC-007233, OHC-007288 Quantity: 6 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 5.45 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-1794. Black and white photo of Ron Burgess taken in 1974 in abstract Search dates: 1928 - 1998

Date: 1928

By: George W Slade Ltd; Field, William Hughes, 1861-1944

Reference: Eph-C-POLITICS-1928-01

Description: Shows a head and shoulders portrait of Mr A B Sievwright at top left, and explains the policies of the United Party for whom he is a candidate. Criticises the Reform Party and Coates for not carrying out promises. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph on poster, 355 x 230 mm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives -.

Date: 1865-1888, 1890-1922

By: Seymour, Arthur Penrose (Sir), 1832-1923

Reference: MS-1870-1927

Description: The entries are usually brief, and sometime intermittent, but provide a record of Seymours political, financial and personal activities over a long period. Source of title - Supplied Politician and farmer. Seymour was born in England and arrived in New Zealand in 1851, settling in Marlborough, where he had a large run. He was prominent in Marlborough provincial politics, serving twice as Superintendant. He was also active in national politics, serving firstly on the Legislative Council and later as a MP for Wairau and Waimea-Picton. He was also a member of various Marlborough local bodies. Quantity: 57 volume(s). 0.30 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (Various sizes and bindings)

Date: 1928-1957

From: Jones, Pei Te Hurinui, 1898-1976 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5220-021

Description: Includes correspondence, telegrams, demographic surveys and electoral pamphlets supporting P Jones electoral candidacy for the Western Maori seat in the National Party from people and organisations like the Kingitanga: also includes pamphlets and flyers for other political groups for seats like the Eastern Maori Seat; the demographic surveys contain the number of voters from almost all of the Tainui - Waikato iwi; also contains the minutes of the National Party Western Maori Seat meetings Other Titles - Constitution and Rules of the National Party 1951 Pei a Western Maori candidate Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter

Date: [ca 1876-1927]

From: McLean family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0032-1025

Description: The papers relate to R D D Maclean and include receipts; business and farming correspondence; summary of improvements to Maraekakaho Station; visiting cards; National Association of New Zealand papers; report on the iron trade; records of annuities paid by R D D Maclean per Rev Duncan MacInnes, Oban, to Flora Ann Conway and Jessie McKenzie, 1883; Maclean's honour (1927); and Government of Ireland bill (1893) (identified persons entered under Name) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Purchased from Sotheby's in 1969

Date: 1850-1928

By: Church of the Seven Rules of Jehovah; Chamberlain, Len, active 1994

Reference: MS-Group-0324

Description: Contains material about the Church of the Seven Rules of Jehovah including prayerbooks, rules, theological letters, church activities (baptisms, marriages, burials etc) and administrative details. There is also material from other churches - mainly treatises, prayer books and magazines - including Pai Marire, Anglican, Catholic, Mormon and Ratana churches. There are various copies of Māori newspapers and legislation affecting Māori. There are whakapapa notebooks that relate to Ngāti Kahungunu, Rangitane, Ngāti Tuwharetoa, Ngāti Raukawa and Waikato. There are also other papers including clippings and photos from newspapers, and bird feathers. Title supplied by Library. See also Patete papers (MS-Papers-5689) and Duffy papers (MS-Papers-4190) for further information about the Church of the Seven Rules of Jehovah. There is further material in the Turnbull printed collection, the photographic archive, and the newspaper collection (particularly in the Matuhi press). A Wairarapa-based Māori Church which eventually merged into the Ratana Church. For further information see MS-Papers-4190. Quantity: 5 folder(s). 25 volume(s). 1 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and printed matter Provenance: The donor was the last person baptised into the Church. Transfers: To Photographic Archive - 1 framed photograph of an unknown group performing in front of a wharenui and 2 unidentified photographs. (photocopies of these remain with the manuscript collection)..

Date: 1921-1987

By: Scrimgeour, Colin Graham, 1903-1987

Reference: MS-Group-0051

Description: The collection relates to the full range of Scrimgeour's interests and activities throughout his life. These cover his work as a Methodist City Missioner, his Friendly Road broadcasts and his career as Controller of the National Commercial Broadcasting Service; his work in China (including correspondence with and material about Rewi Alley), for the International Protein Organization and for the Associated Network Group which unsuccessfully applied to operate a second television channel in 1969, and his private interests in aviation, open-heart surgery and current affairs; there are also a number of autobiographical and philosophical jottings scattered through the collection. Source of title - Supplied title Arrangement: Folders arranged into series Quantity: 136 folder(s). 11 volume(s). 3.30 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holgraphs, mss, typescripts, printed matter Finding Aids: Inventory available. Transfers: To Oral History Collection - 22 cassette and reel to reel tapes - To Drawings & Prints Collection - Two cartoons. Processing information: Access restrictions removed from Series 1, and 3-11, March 2023.

Date: Oct 1920-22 Feb 1934

From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0189-002

Description: Contains a copy of an undated submission to the Minister of Maori Affairs by a group of Whanganui leaders calling for a review of Maori land administration, requesting reserves and the establishment of a secondary school, and asking that Maori be given access to farminng assistance Also contains letters and telegrams about land issues, Nga Moteatea, whakapapa and the impact of the Ratana movement in the Far North Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Detailed inventory available.

Date: 1909-1923

From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0189-004

Description: Contains letters and telegrams concerning political issues and polticians; also contains newspaper clippings about allegations of electoral fraud in the Western Maori electorate, and a memo about Ngata's movements through New Zealand in 1909 Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Detailed inventory available.

Date: [ca 1920s]

From: Weidner, Frederick William, 1866-1929: Negatives of Kaikoura and district

Reference: 1/2-021804-G

Description: Three unidentified men in front of the Kaikoura Star newspaper general election results board, circa 1920s. Photograph taken by F W Weidner, in the Kaikoura district. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative

Date: 1927

By: Hill, John Cecil, 1889-1974; Auckland star (Newspaper)

Reference: J-044-004

Description: Mr Gordon Coates and Mr Harry Holland are arguing over various peices of sheet music which represent the 'songs' they play to their voters. Exhibited in 'The Line-Up' exhibition of 36 cartoons by 36 cartoonists curated by the New Zealand Cartoon Archive and exhibited in the National Library auditorium foyer from 5 April 2002 to mark the tenth anniversary of establishment of the New Zealand Cartoon Archive. Extended Title - 'The Red Flag'. 'Don't go down the mine Daddy'. 'The farmer's boy'. Mr Gordon Coates says, "Confound your impudence! Cribbing my popular song. You know I depend on it." Mr Harry Holland replies, "Sorry! But the people are giving my 'Red Flag Act' the 'bird,' and I also have to live, you know." Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies photocopy from a bromide.. Physical Description: A4 size photocopy from a bromide.