Places
Places related to your search results. This map shows just part of our unpublished collections – there's more coming as we add location information to records. Learn how to use the map.
Scrapbook No 2
Date: 1915-1931
From: Best, Elsdon, 1856-1931 : Papers
Reference: qMS-0208
Description: Polynesian/Maori Voyages, the story of Takitimu Waka, Maori Customary Concepts and Tribal Narratives. Includes information on the messianic cults that flourished in the 19C; the battle of Waiorua (Whakapaetai) at Kapiti; Te Rangihaeata's stockade at Paremata; the death of Von Tempsky at Te Ngutu-o-te-Manu, and expropriated taonga in the British Museum, including Te Rauparaha's mere-pounamu `Papatahi' and Te Hiko-o-te-Rangi's mere-pounamu `Tuhiwai'. Comprises information on Nga Puhi `Atamira', and generic Maori tohunga practices.
Scrapbook No 3
Date: 1911-1913
From: Best, Elsdon, 1856-1931 : Papers
Reference: qMS-0210
Description: Maori Customary Concepts, Religion and tribal narratives including Hauhauism, Karakia, Makutu, and mara-kumara. Includes the capture and illegal imprisonment without trial of Te Rauparaha onboard HMS Driver. Also information on Ta Moko practices, Natural History and the Christchurch Exhibition 1906. Finding Aids: Index at qMS-0217.
Scrapbook Vol 5
Date: 1916-1919
From: Best, Elsdon, 1856-1931 : Papers
Reference: qMS-0212
Description: Polynesian/Maori Voyages; Aotea Waka; Maori Customary Concepts; Maori Cosmology; Tribal Narratives; Paimarire Religion, and Hauhauism. Includes information on Rua Kenana's Rebellion and the Taranaki Wars as well as the Battle of Waiorua (ie. Whakapaetai) 1824 on Kapiti Island and the Battle of Kuititanga 1839 adjacent on the mainland which were the last inter-tribal sea and land battles fought in Aotearoa. Also information on Maori whaling activities at Kapiti; building Rangiatea Church in Otaki 1847; Te Rauparaha's release from HMS Caliope 1848, and Te Rangihaeata's Stockade at Paremata. Includes information on the Maori Pioneer Battalion 1914-18. Finding Aids: Index at qMS-0217.
Scrapbook No 7
Date: 1921-1922
From: Best, Elsdon, 1856-1931 : Papers
Reference: qMS-0214
Description: Polynesian/Maori Voyages & Mythologies; Tawhaki/Christian parallels; the New Zealand Wars and Hauhauism. Includes information on Maori Divinatory Rites, Maori Fishing Methods, Maori Games and the Moko-Mokai Collection of Major General Robley. Finding Aids: Index at qMS-0215.
Papers - Ngāti Toa
Date: 1847-1928
From: Alexander Turnbull Library : Maori Manuscripts Librarian working notes
Reference: MS-Papers-6373-20
Description: Folder made up of copies of material held in Sir George Grey Collection at Auckland City Library. Contains: - Photocopy of manuscript and typescript letter by Himiona Te Hopu, about the conquest of the Middle Island (Te Waipounamu) by Ngāti Toa, Ngāti Rārua and Ngāti Koata, 1847. From Richard Taylor papers. - Photocopy of English translation of Wi Neera Te Kanae's 1888 manuscript about the history of Ngāti Toa, with whakapapa. Translated by George Graham, 1928. - Photocopy of a letter to Governor Grey from Ngāti Toa rangatira, 1851,Takapūwāhia (Auckland City Library reference: GNZMA 103). - Photocopy of manuscript by Hoani Wiremu Hipango titled 'Tawaki Nui A Hema'. From Richard Taylor papers. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Processing information: Description enhanced September 2022.