Places

Date: [1906-1926]

From: Fox, George fl 1898-1926: Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5854-1

Description: Programme for Westminster Abbey morning service (1913); annotated panoramic photograph of Moturoa; photocopies of transferred photographs; share certificates; correspondence; copy of telegrams; `Unauthorised biography of Sir Joseph Ward' (ca 1910); `Proceedings, Australasian Institute of Mining Engineers' with paper by Augustus E Watkins, `The Taranaki oil-field' (1911); Particulars of the petroleum district of Taranaki', by Watkins and Fox including A-J reports and letters; memoranda of agreements'; prospectuses; report on petroleum and other minerals in the Eastern Wairarapa district (1910); and deeds (1910) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1909 to 1918

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 :Photographs of New Zealand geology, geography, and the Maori history of Horowhenua

Reference: PA1-f-008

Description: Photographs supplementary to the 3 MS foolscap volumes of Annals of the Tararua Range (Vol 1, figures 1-146). Images show geology, topography, physiography and flora of the Tararua Ranges. Views of the Tararua Ranges, with peaks named (figs 1-6); ascent of Mt Waiopehu (3588 ft.), 22 Jan 1909 (figs 8-10); 1st crossing of the Tararua Range from Levin to Masterton, 13-19 Feb 1909, finishing on a campsite on the farmland of Alfred Deal at Waingawa, also a view of Mr Deal's house, and views of Masterton, including the Masterton Post Office and public gardens (figs 11-45); visit to the High Fall on the Poruriri Ridge near Tokomaru, 30 Oct 1910 (figs 46-49); ascent of Mt Tawirikohukohu (3455 ft) via the Ohau Rover, 18 Dec 1910 (figs 50-52); 3rd ascent of Mt Waiopehu, 3-6 Jan 1911 (Figs 73-76); across the Tararua Range via Palmerston North-Pahiatua Road, 22-23 Jan 1911 (figs 73-76); visit to the Ohau-Mangahao divide via the southern branch of the Ohau River, 12 Feb 1911 (figs 77-83); 2nd crossing of the Tararua Range from Levin to Masterton, 9-17 Feb 1911 (figs 84-128); ascent of Te Paki trig station on the Tararua foothils east of Shannon, 10 Dec 1916 (figs 129-132); topography & physiography of the valley of the Makahika, tributary of the Ohau River, 6 Jan 1918 (figs 133-134); 2nd ascent of Te Paki & topography of the Upper Tokomaru Valley, 28 Apr 1918 (figs 135-136); 1st visit to the No.1 gorge on the Mangahao River, 29 Feb 1919 (figs 137-138); topography & physiography of the Waireka & Wainui valleys, 13 Apr 1919 (figs 139-142); physiography of the Poruriri Ridge & Mangaharakeke Falls, on the Tararua western foothills near Tokomaru, 24 Aug 1919 (figs 143-146).

Date: Aug 1942

By: Grayland, Eugene Charles, 1916-1976

Reference: MS-0870

Description: Unpublished work on major New Zealand earthquake. Contains detailed research on the event and its aftermath, phenomena observed, geomorphological changes and damage sustained in Wellington and the Wairarapa. Full table of contents showing damage, and geological diagrams are included in the text Variations in title - Spine title: The NZ earthquake of August 1942 Source of title - Title transcribed Accompanying material - Six leaves loose in phase box probably intended for this volume Eugene Grayland of Auckland was an author, newspaper journalist and editor, book collector and publisher under his own imprint, the Colenso Press Quantity: 1 volume(s) (160 leaves). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript and printed matter (22 cm; ¼ red cloth, orange boards, in grey phase box)

Date: 1925

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Diaries

Reference: Micro-MS-0600-04

Description: Chronological account of Adkin's farming activities and his interests in local Human History and Natural History as well as Ethnology. Includes information on Kapiti Island (ie. Waiorua Bay, Motungangara, and Wharekohu where Te Rauparaha was said to have signed the Treaty). Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

Date: 1913, 1920-1932

By: Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences Ltd

Reference: MS-Papers-5041

Description: Prospecti, draft annual reports, mining and geological survey reports, and newspaper cuttings relevant to a number of gold and coal mining companies Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 2 folder(s). 0.02 Linear Metres.

Date: [1950]

From: Wellman, Harold William, 1909-1999 : Papers

Reference: MSI-Papers-7919-03

Description: Maps, diagrams, tables etc for completed work, `Tertiary geology of Westport, sheets S23 and S24', for a New Zealand Geological Survey bulletin Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1952 - 1956

By: Turner, Dennis Knight, 1924-2011; Barrow, Terence Tui, 1923-2001

Reference: A-011-001/053

Description: Sketches of Waitomo Caves Dating: Dennis Knight Turner became a guide at Waitomo Caves in ca 1952. Quantity: 53 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil sketches sizes vary Transfers: Transferred from Manuscripts and Archives Section.

Date: [1950]

From: Wellman, Harold William, 1909-1999 : Papers

Reference: MSO-Papers-7919-3

Description: Two maps from `Tertiary and cretaceous geology of sheets S30 and S31 (Charleston and Buller)' See also further outsize accompanying papers at MSI-Papers-7919-5 Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: March 1947, May 1948, February 1949, December 1950, May 1951, December 1955 - January 1956

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 :Photographs of New Zealand geology, geography, and the Maori history of Horowhenua

By: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964

Reference: PAColl-3256

Description: Quantity: 565 b&w original photographic print(s) and. 7 b&w copy photographic print(s) (postcards) and. 5 colour copy photographic print(s) (postcards) in one box.

Date: [1950], 1969

From: Wellman, Harold William, 1909-1999 : Papers

Reference: 2003-374-38

Description: Completed work on the tertiary and cretaceous geology of Punakaiki sheet S37 for a New Zealand Geological Survey bulletin; includes photographs, maps, tables etc Accompanying material - Note from Simon Nathan (1969) explaining why this work was not published and how it was used in a later publication Arrangement: Outsize accompanying papers at MSI-Papers-7919-01 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (case folder).

Date: 1937-[ca 1950]

From: Wellman, Harold William (Professor), 1909-1999: Photographs of geological survey work

Reference: PAColl-9649-1

Description: Photographs of geologial landforms, rocks and places in the South island of New Zealand. Areas include - West Coast Region. Golden Bay. Nelson Region. Queenstown area and Glenorchy; Fiordland. These photographs date from 1939 to about 1950. Photographs of Papua New Guinea dating from 1937-1938. All of these photographs were taken by Harold Wellman. Twenty are modern prints taken from original negatives. Quantity: 131 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1960-1993

By: Leahy, Anne, active 1949-1995

Reference: MS-Papers-5332

Description: The correspondence began after an archaeological field trip and the early letters are largely about archaeology and the people associated with it in New Zealand. Later Hosking became associated with Historic Places Trust and interested in geology and crystals and the correspondence broadened to include these topics. Family information is also exchanged. Accompanying material - Donor has supplied brief abstracts of some of the letters, including names of people mentioned Quantity: 5 folder(s). 0.07 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph Hosking has included hand-drawn maps and diagrams

Date: [1950]

From: Wellman, Harold William, 1909-1999 : Papers

Reference: MSI-Papers-7919-04

Description: Outsize maps, diagrams, tables etc from completed work on the tertiary stratigraphy of sheet S12 (Karamea) with notes on the glaciation of North West Nelson for a New Zealand Geological Survey bulletin Accompanying material - Note from Simon Nathan (1969) explaining why this work was not published and how it was used in a later publication Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1983

From: Fleming, Charles Alexander (Sir), 1916-1987 : Papers

Reference: 87-208-001

Description: Waikanae Estuary notes for environmental geology class; Tring notes on New Zealand birds (July 1983) Quantity: 2 volume(s). Physical Description: Mss

Date: [1960-1980]

From: Wellman, Harold William, 1909-1999 : Papers

Reference: fMS-Papers-7919-11

Description: Tables, charts, maps, notes and material relating to terrace displacement in the Alpine fault and the Maruia River Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [195?]

From: Fleming, Charles Alexander (Sir), 1916-1987 : Papers

Reference: 87-208-005

Description: Lists sands, clays and deposits at Castlecliff; drawing of Gadinalia (Gadinalea) and a paper `Family Mytilidae' Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1940s

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 :Photographs of New Zealand geology, geography, and the Maori history of Horowhenua

By: Oliver, Robin Langford, 1921-2001

Reference: PA1-o-010

Description: Album of black & white photographs, chiefly of geological formations, with some group photographs of members attending the 7th Pacific Science Congress in 1949. Several images by R L Oliver show an eruption on Mount Ruapehu, probably in 1945, with views of the tholoid in the crater, later views showing vents appearing, and finally the engulfment of the larger part of the tholoid by enlargement of the major vent. Other images include one of Tuna Bay delta in the Marlborough Sounds, shell-beds, group photographs of members of the geological section attending the Pacific Science Congress in 1949, and photographs of White island, including one aerial photograph.

Date: Between 1948 and 1949

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 :Photographs of New Zealand geology, geography, and the Maori history of Horowhenua

Reference: PA1-o-003

Description: "Illustrating geological observations, Vol 3". Black & white photographs of geological and geomorphological aspects of New Zealand. Includes images taken on a second visit to the Rotorua area (Oct 4-12 1948), showing lakes, thermal areas, mountain rifts and other geological formations. A boring plant testing the ground on the line of the proposed Rimutaka Tunnel; views of The Terrace, Wellington showing the office building of the New Zealand Geological Survey at 156 The Terrace; Mangaroa Basin plain; Hutt River valley; the Wellington fault scarp along Grant Road; the geology of the Paekakariki area of coastal lowland; the new Wellington City number 2 water supply tunnel from the upper Hutt River (14 Jan 1949). Also shows images taken when attending the Seventh Pacific Science Congress held in New Zealand, January-February 1949, including views of Auckland; "Birchlands" (home of Sir Frank Mappin, Mt Eden, where the Congress garden party was held); Mount Mangere; Auckland Ferry Wharf; an excursion in the Wellington area for the Congress to Baring Head & Orongorongo. Water supply in Paraparaumu, March 25 1949; Visit to East Wairarapa beyond Martinborough (a Victoria University excursion led by Dr A R Lillie and R A Couper), showing Dr Lillie, John Marwick, Thomas Ludovic Grant-Taylor); Castlepoint & the Matapihi Trig Station on the Ruamahanga River, April 14-17, 1949; inland pumice deposit at Waitarere Beach (11 Oct 1949); official inspection of the lower course of the Otaki River (21 Oct 1949) showing the Otaki Railway Bridge with piles beneath the piers exposed by erosion; coast of the Miramar Peninsula.

Date: 1968

By: Hunter, R H I, 1928-; New Zealand. Ministry of Works

Reference: MapColl-f832.18gbb/1968/Acc.29319-22

Description: Contents: Report by R H I Hunter (25 leaves, ill., 33.8 cm) Eastern Taupo land use capability survey extended legend (chart, 70.7 x 43.7 cm) Map: Land use capability survey, Eastern Taupo, inventory (diazo on paper, scale 1:31 680, 92 x 169.5 cm). Includes keys for slope group, rock type, soil type, erosion and vegetation. Map: Land use capability survey, Eastern Taupo, capability (diazo and coloured pencil on paper, scale 1:31 680, 92 x 169.5 cm). Includes keys to 8 arable and 16 nonarable land use types. Each map includes two locality maps (New Zealand; Lake Taupo and land to the east). Survey by R H I Hunter, J Climie, G O Eyles, A N Gilchrist. Drawn by G A Stroud, Ministry of Works, Palmerston North, July 1968. Other Titles - Land use capability survey, Eastern Taupo, inventory Other Titles - Land use capability survey, Eastern Taupo, capability Other Titles - Eastern Taupo land use capability survey extended legend Quantity: 2 map(s). Physical Description: Portfolio (booklet, 2 maps, chart), 34 x 28.7 cm.

Date: 1955-1965

From: Fleming, Charles Alexander (Sir), 1916-1987 : Papers

Reference: 87-208-606

Description: `Radiocarbon dating from a post-glacial neach of western Wellington' by C A Fleming; `Petrological notes on loess from Waikanae' by A Ewart and notes Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts