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Date: [1859-1902], 2003

By: Davis, William, 1879-1962

Reference: MS-Group-0184

Description: The papers mainly comprise whakapapa and census material relating to both Moriori and Maori residing in the Chatham Islands. They were bequeathed to Davis by various Moriori elders. In addition to these original documents Mr Davis helped facilitate translations of the documents and he donated a copy of these translations, which have been done by Lyndsay Head. Source of title - Supplied Bill Davis grew up in the Chatham Islands and was of Moriori descent Quantity: 7 folder(s). 1 volume(s). 0.08 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, printed matter and photocopies Provenance: Donor is the son of Bill Davis. The papers were bequeathed to Bill Davis by various Moriori elders.

Date: 1979-1982

From: Dossier on Te Kooti Rikirangi Te Turuki

Reference: MS-Papers-9587-02

Description: This volume is about the Tohunga Toiroa and his predictions about Te Kooti. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (53 pages). Physical Description: Typescript and photocopies

Date: [1958]

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Ethnological notebooks

Reference: MS-Papers-6061-38

Description: Comprises notes on large stone agricultural tool from Rangiauria (Pitt Island), Chathams; Chatham Islands bibliography; map, Chatham Islands; map, route of Field excursion, Wanganui district; Maori sites and place-names, Wanganui River (with map); adzes, melanesoid, owned by A C Robertson, Papaiti; and two adzes from San Cristobal Island, Solomon Islands Arrangement: Notebook no 37 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (volume).

Date: [1922-1927]

From: Kenderdine, John, 1860-1932: Papers relating to Johann Friedrich Wilhelm Baucke

Reference: MS-Papers-11733

Description: Newspaper clippings from scrapbook of clippings written by Johann Friedrich Wilhelm Baucke [W.B.], compiled by John Kenderdine. Clippings are generally relating to Maori and Moriori history and culture. Arrangement: Originally interfiled within pages of scrapbook MSX-9253 Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed matter

Date: [1913-1931]

From: Kenderdine, John, 1860-1932: Papers relating to Johann Friedrich Wilhelm Baucke

Reference: MSX-9253

Description: Scrapbook of newspaper clippings written by Johann Friedrich Wilhelm Baucke [W.B.], compiled by John Kenderdine. Includes in forepages letters between Kenderdine and Baucke. Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Mss, printed matter

Date: 1948

From: Fowler, Leo, 1902-1976: Papers and photographs

Reference: 77-014-1/03

Description: "Record list. Otago tour" written on folder. Contents includes a comprehensive list of the interviews that Leo Fowler conducted during his tour of Otago in 1948. Topics include early settler history, including Maori, Pakeha and Chinese history. Some of the interviews were conducted in Maori, so will be a good resource for Kai Tahu language research [full transcripts are not present here but does include a summary of topics spoken about in the recordings]. Includes information about mahinga kai or food gathering practices, rock art, early farming history, sheep rustling and bushrangers. Language - References to Maori language recordings Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [ca 1888]-1907

By: Foster, Alexander Mouat, 1830-1916; Foster, Constance Emily Oliver, 1867-1945

Reference: PA1-o-1858

Description: Photograph album of images taken on the Chatham Islands circa 1898 to 1902 and compiled in circa 1907. At least three of the images were taken by Constance Foster (see CF on these images). Other images may have been taken by Alexander Foster and are inscribed with information regarding the print. - Images show scenes on the islands including unidentified people, landscapes (mainly coast and bush scenes), buildings, plants, and animals and all are inscribed with information regarding what is seen in the print. - Contains images of: unidentified family group at Ohinemama homestead with creeper covering building; the homestead Wharekauri and scenes from the farm including paddocks, long nosed gate, stone wall, a shed constructed of punga logs, a bush camp, and a family portrait with flax and bush in the background); the wharf at Waitangi with eroded hills in the background; the public school at Te One as well as nearby houses in the town, lagoon, paddocks, and two boys resting alongside a track through the bush; the interior and exterior of St Augustine's Church; Waitangi Pa; Mairangi Pa; and a house and [marae?] at Wairua - Images of natural environment include rock formations and coast at Hukarangi, the boat harbour at Pitt Island, River Nairn, bush track at Otamatea, Maungatukuriwa with unidentified people on the riverbank, basaltic columns at Ohira and Ouenga, Otemapu falls and pool, and Matakatau Falls. Album also contains an image of Chatham Island Lilies, children maypole dancing, and W Dix's bullock team. The latter image includes young boys hanging around, a dog, a river, bush, [and Mr Dix?]). Other - Source of descriptive information - Information regarding collection provided by vendor. Accompanying information - Loose envelope inside the album with notes reading : Photographs. Chatham Islands. Rev R A Chudleigh & alia. West Parley. Wimborne. G M N & Bett[ra?] N. WP: N F C: Dolly Eth: Do-gk: Mu. Title supplied by Library. Inscriptions: Backing board recto - March 14 1907. To [Lucy?] From her loving brother Jack. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Photograph album with marroon leather and pebbled brown cloth boards (25 x 20cm) containing silver gelatin photoprints Provenance: Purchase, 2014. Had been in the collection of the vendor for the past 10 years. Possibly owned by the Lanauze or La Nauze family. Processing information: Minor edit to Scope and Contents and update of Name authorit records of associated photographers following researcher enquiry, 19 Septermber 2022.

Date: [ca 1900-1930s]

By: Mitchell, Owen Cecil, 1904-1971

Reference: PA-Group-00911

Description: Contains photograph album, loose prints, and negatives of images taken on the Chatham Islands between circa 1900 to 1930s, with most images taken in circa 1920s. Local photographer and farmer Owen Cecil Mitchell created the negatives, most likely compiled the album, and stamped the backs of many of the prints, in ink, with his name. A few prints are identified on the backs and some have corresponding negatives. Numerous negatives do not have corresponding prints and some later images may show scenes in Christchurch. - Photographs chiefly illustrate life on the Chatham Islands, including portraits of individuals and groups and community events and industry (mainly sheep farming). Landscapes, wildlife, flora, and buildings are also covered. - The collection contains images of men holding human bones, mainly in a beach setting. Other - Source of descriptive information - Information regarding collection provided by vendor. Some further information provided by Chatham Islander Robert Ernest Holmes in the Library reading room (30 May 2014). Source of title - Title supplied by Library Inscriptions: Backing board verso - bottom centre - 'For Owen from J Morris' Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). 107 b&w original photographic print(s) (Loose). 82 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Photograph album, silver gelatin negatives, loose prints Provenance: Purchase, 2014. Had been in the collection of the vendor for the past 10 years. No further information available.