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Manuscript

Major, Charles Edwin 1859-1954 : Seventy years of life in New Zealand

Date: [ca 1874-1944] (1953)]

By: Major, John Edwin, 1859-1954

Reference: qMS-1232

Description: Accounts of life in Wellington, Manawatu, Gisborne and Taranaki, and many political recollections and comments. There is a chapter on old-time racing, including the days before the book-maker was banned. There are also references to visiting celebrities, among them Mark Twain, Frank Bullen and Paderewski, and memories of many theatrical shows. Included is a summary of the career of the late Henry Hayward, a pioneer in cinema entertainment in NZ. Source of title - Transcribed He was a store-keeper, law clerk and land agent; member of Parliament for Hawera for six years; mayor of Hawera for thirteen years and member of other local bodies in Taranaki. He was a noted runner; played Rugby football for these provinces; and as owner and spectator was keenly interested in horse-riding. He was one of the founders of a number of clubs and societies, including the Philatelic Society and the Polynesian Society. He was also a friend of the Maori and a student of his culture Quantity: 1 volume(s) (273 leaves). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (26 cm; blue linen)

Manuscript

MacDonald, Alexander, 1829-1905 : My story / transcribed by Michael Fowler

Date: 1904, 1999

By: McDonald, Alexander, 1829-1905

Reference: MS-Papers-6628

Description: Transcription of MacDonald's reminiscences of life and times in New Zealand from his arrival at Wellington in 1840 on the `Blenheim' until 1904 when he recorded `My story'. He focuses particularly on relations with Maori, Maori-European land dealings, the politics and politicians of the times and related matters. Source of title - Transcribed Relationship complexity - Another typescript copy at MS-1167 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (one volume, spiral bound). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript

Manuscript

Correspondence (a)

Date: 1940-1949

From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Further papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7575-033

Description: Contains letters and papers to Ngata relating to politics, Maori education and employment, development schemes and the Cook Islands Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss

Manuscript

Maori printed matter

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.

Group

Series 5 - Papers relating to farming and Maori land development

Date: 1880-1943

From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Further papers

Reference: Series-3335

Description: The papers in this series are papers, files, correspondence, receipts, account books, bank books, ledgers, maps, reports, printed matter and diaries about Gisborne land and development schemes, the government development schemes, stations and land blocks and the Native Affairs Department. There is some overlap between this series and Series 1 - Family papers. Quantity: 102 folder(s). 45 volume(s). 3 map(s).

Manuscript

Native Affairs Commission papers (d)

Date: 1933-1934

From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0113

Description: List of signatories from Ngai Tuhoe in support of the Land Development Scheme and opposing the new regulations placed upon the scheme by the government. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts

Manuscript

Correspondence (b)

Date: 1932-1938

From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Further papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7575-032

Description: Contains letters and papers to Ngata relating to political matters such as land and cultural development and the Native Affairs Commission Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss

Manuscript

By-election 1945 - Maori Politicians

Date: 1943-1945

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

Reference: MS-Papers-5220-023

Description: Includes a list of polling places, newspaper articles on election issues such as racism and social poverty, telegrams and letters of support and also party correspondence regarding Maori social policy; also includes a pamphlet on Moana Ngarimu; also includes electoral flyers Other Titles - E. Edwards, 'Lt Moana Ngarimu V.C' (Palmerston North) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter

Manuscript

The Native voice (newspaper)

Date: 1948

From: Pollock, Nancy, fl 2001 : Papers relating to Micronesia and the Pacific

Reference: fMS-Papers-7196-2

Description: Two issues of `The Native voice', the official organ of the Native Brotherhood of British Columbia (v2, n8-9, Jul, Aug-Sep 1948) which have parts two and three of a series of articles by John M Sinclair on Maori Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Image

Wrathall, Bill, 1931-1995 :One flew over the cuckoo's nest; the Mason report, Auckland ...

Date: 1988

From: Wrathall, Bill, 1931-1995 :[Editorial cartoons 1973-1991]

Reference: A-289-041

Description: Shows two nests on the branch of a tree: the Auckland Hospital Board nest and the Whare Paia nest. A caricature of Titewhai Harawira depicted as a bird is shown in the Whare Paia nest, and an unknown man from the Auckland Hospital Board is represented in the nest on the left. A bird representing Ken Mason flies overhead, and has defecated into the faces of the inhabitants of both nests. A kiwi at lower right comments: "One in the eye for arrogance!" Extended Title - New Zealand truth The Mason Report concerned \"procedures used in certain psychiatric hospitals in relation to admission, discharge or release on leave of certain classes of patients\". The report was critical of Whare Paia, scheme was a service for Maori mental health patients, wherein it was hoped to bring together Maori and pakeha treatments and methods. The report criticised the scheme for lack of direction, purpose and structure. The title\" One flew over the cuckoo's nest\" is a reference to the American motion picture of the same name (1975, from a 1962 novel by Ken Kesey) set in a mental institution. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing, 297 x 406 mm.

Manuscript

Correspondence (b)

Date: 1943-1948

From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Further papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7575-034

Description: Contains letters to Ngata relating to political affairs, elections, lands and activities to raise funds and establish memorial dining halls such as kapa haka competitions Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss

Manuscript

Correspondence

Date: 1950

From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Further papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7575-036

Description: Contains letters to Ngata relating to political affairs, elections, lands and activities to raise funds and establish memorial dining halls such as kapa haka competitions Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss

Manuscript

Papers re Maori meeting at Hiruharama (Jerusalem on Wanganui River)

Date: Feb-May 1913

From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0189-B150

Description: Contains a printed invitation to attend a meeting at Hiruharama, on the Wanganui river, and minutes of the proceedings of the meeting; the principal topics of discussion include the establishment of a union for the benefit of the Whanganui people, notes about how it would work and what it would achieve

Manuscript

Gudgeon, Walter Edward, 1841-1920 : Autobiography

Date: [1910]

By: Gudgeon, Walter Edward, 1841-1920

Reference: fMS-079

Description: Autobiography with related documents including many Maori genealogies. Includes description of his time as Resident Commissioner to the Cook Islands, 1899-1909 entitled `A journal of my residence in the South Seas and the causes that led to that residence', (68pp & 3 pp related) Quantity: 1 volume(s) (loose leaves tied between boards). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter (photocopies) (loose leaves tied between boards)

Manuscript

H T Whatahoro Jury - Minute book

Date: 1907, 1913

From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0189-132

Description: Contains minutes and speeches from a meeting at Wanganui to establish a `union', that is, a body to manage affairs and funds for Wanganui Maori; the minute book includes information about the structure and functions of the proposed body Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss

Manuscript

199 - Political correspondence

Date: 1946-1948

From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0404

Description: File 199 - Contains letters regarding political matters Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts

Manuscript

Hill, Henry Thomas, 1849-1933 : Papers

Date: 1867-1933

By: Hill, Henry Thomas, 1849-1933

Reference: ATL-Group-00435

Description: Notebooks, correspondence, and papers relating to the history, geology and geography of the Napier-Taupo-Kaingaroa region, notes on Maori canoes, art and history, the moa, education, hydro-electricity, the Shakespearean controversy, his political beliefs, and other subjects. There are also land deeds and papers of W Howard Hill and William Colenso. Notebooks, correspondence, and papers on the history, geology, and geography of the Napier-Taupo-Kaingaroa region, notes on moa, Captain St George's diary, Shakespearean controversy, and other topics. Papers include notes and papers on geology, history of the Kaingaroa-Taupo area, Te Kooti campaign, and early history of New Zealand; correspondence from W Colenso to Mrs E Hill. Also journal for 1897 which deals largely with school inspecting in Hawke's Bay. Henry Thomas Hill was the Inspector for Schools for Hawke's Bay and the East Coast. He joined the Hawke's Bay Philosophical Institute in 1884 and became President in 1891 and managed the Colenso Bequest for the Institute. Quantity: 159 folder(s). 1.16 Linear Metres. Finding Aids: Inventory available - see backfile.. Transfers: MS-Papers-0153 (Series C) Inventory notes the transfer of 9 photographs to the Photo Section, 18 September 1960.. Processing information: ATL-Group-00435 formed in 2019, merged previously separated collections - MS-Papers-0004 (Series A), MS-Papers-0146 (Series B), MS-Papers-0153 (Series C) and MS-Papers-0172 (Series D) - of the same provenance. NOTE: Series numbering by staff, 18 June 1987.

Manuscript

Whitwell, Harold James, 1940-2007 : Talk by James K Baxter to training college students...

Date: [1965-1969?]

By: Whitwell, Harold Jeffery, 1921-2013

Reference: fMS-Papers-8856

Description: Speech is comprised of the 34 speech cards Baxter used in his presentation. The talk centres on the role of training to become a teacher but diverges into religion, politics, poetry, advertising, the middle classes, Maori customs and stories. Baxter uses personal anecdotes to highlight his points and briefly touches on his settlement at Jerusalem on the Wanganui River. Also included with the speech notes is a letter from Pat Whitwell describing the circumstances in which the speech notes were acquired and a personal commentary on Baxter. Baxter gave the speech cards used in this talk to Whitwell. These cards have been photocopied and donated to the Library. This speech was presented by Baxter to students at the Palmerston North Teachers College. This manuscript is a photocopy of the typed speech cards Baxter used in his talk. Source of title - Supplied by Libray Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographic typescript (photocopy))

Manuscript

Henderson, James McLeod, 1925-2013 : Thesis on T W Ratana

Date: 1955-1956

By: Henderson, James McLeod, 1925-2013

Reference: MSX-9229

Description: Thesis (typescript) by Henderson on Ratana written in 1955-1956. Submitted by Henderson for his Masters degree in history at the University of New Zealand. Includes annotations and revisions by Henderson. Also contains original photographs, illustrations and hand drawn emblems and symbols throughout the text. This thesis covers the history of the origins, growth and nature of the Ratana movement. See also MSX-9237 in MS-Group-2234 for another copy of the thesis, with many annotations and insertions. Publication - Thesis published in 1963 as `Ratana : the origins and the story of the movement', Wellington, N.Z. : Polynesian Society. Source of title - Transcribed from item Henderson wrote `Ratana: The origins and the story of the movement' (1963), and 'Ratana: The man, the church, the political movement' (1972). Quantity: 1 volume(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript with photographs

Manuscript

A F McDonnell - Notebook

Date: 1914

From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0189-097

Description: Contains a copy of a pamphlet prepared by Ngata regarding Maori land tenure in Taranaki and Whanganui in 1914, and the roles of various political parties and politicians in the creation of the contemporary system The pamphlet was entitled 'He korero mo Taranaki raua ko Whanganui' Finding Aids: Detailed inventory available.

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