Places

Date: 1881-1901

From: Mackay, Alexander, 1833-1909 : Maori land papers

Reference: MS-Papers-2089-1

Description: Contains detailed whakapapa tables of the Ngati Toa tribe, with cross links into Te Ati Awa, relating to the purchase of the top of the South Island by the Crown; a copy of the Royal Commission relating to Ngati Toa (published in the AJHR 1881); correspondence dated 1901 regarding McKay's retirement; notes and a schedule of Maori rents in Taranaki, Wellington, Nelson, Marlborough and Westland. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1906-1917, n d

From: McNab, Robert, 1864-1917 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0047-04

Description: Much of the correspondence revolves around `Muruhiku', and McNab's proposal to visit various research institutions in the UK and US; includes account, `The last of the Ngai-tahus', the great Omihi massacre as related to the writer by one of the survivors, by Francis Auchinleck, and correspondence re the introduction of cattle to New Zealand Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1848-1986

By: Bagnall, Austin Graham, 1912-1986

Reference: MS-Group-1901

Description: Comprises three boxes relating to NZ Historic Places Trust; library survey (1959) with correspondence; papers re NZLA; papers re National Library; files re Bagnall's position as librarian, National Library Centre (box 5) and including correspondence, visit to Australia, National Bibliography file, manuscript in Taranaki Museum, Judy Hornabrook; Carnegie Corporation, library group papers; and a box of papers re the NZLA (box 6). Includes manuscripts of, and research material on, William Colenso; correspondence and notes on his history of the Wairarapa and files on the National Library. Further personal papers including correspondence, reports, research notes, literary drafts and printed material related to his local historical work, professional life as a librarian, bibliographer and author. Includes extensive newspaper cuttings collated for Bagnall's research into local histories of the Eastern Bays of Wellington and the Wairarapa. Source of title - Supplied by Library Librarian, bibliographer, author and local historian. Bagnall was Chief Librarian of the Alexander Turnbull Library from 1966 to 1973. One of his most significant achievements was his 35 year involvement compiling and editing the New Zealand national bibliography. Quantity: 25 box(es). 4 folder(s). 9.50 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, ephemera, photographs and printed matter Transfers: Collection as a whole taken into the Manuscripts Section, transfers made from there. - To Book Collections - 5 boxes of book catalogues and published material - To Ephemera Collection - 2 boxes of booklets and printed material - To Photographic Archive - 38 Black & white photographs, 10 colour photographs, and negatives (PA-Group-00656).

Date: 1967

From: Craig, Elsdon Walter Grant, 1917-1980 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7888-122

Description: Annotated typescript draft of the book `The Tail of the fish, A Maori elder's memories of the Far North', written by Matire Hoeft, under the name Matire Kereama, edited and supplied with an introduction by ElsdonCraig. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1959-1976

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

Reference: 77-014-1/19A

Description: Papers relating to Maoritanga including research papers, articles, correspondence and stories. Includes whakatauki (proverbs), a poem/song called "The Song of Maoritanga," an article about Maori education and educators' attitudes to the cultural heritage of Maori youth, a Maori Land Court interim decision on Raharuhi Rukupo delivered at Gisborne 19 Sep 1975, some notes about moemoea (dreams) and their interpretation within the Maori culture, an article by Fowler titled "The teaching of Maori in schools," papers relating to the significance of tukutuku patterns for Ngati Porou and other articles relating to various topics including Wharepuni [sleeping houses], a Maori almanac (re: fishing and planting), a draft story of "The taniwha of Tuparoa" and some loose papers relating to Fowler's autobiography. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1890-1965]

From: McEwen, Jock Malcolm, 1915-2010: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-6717-075

Description: Typescripts and photocopies of articles, `Maungakiekie (One Tree Hill)' by M H Wynyard; `Maori geographical knowledge and mapping; a symposium' by P L Barton (Turnbull Library record, v13, n1, May 1980); `A Sketch of Maori church work on the East Coast in early times' by J G Baker; letter with notes on Buin stone implements (1965); manuscript of Eruera Te Uremutu from the Polynesian Society library Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript Typescript with ms annotations Photocopy of ms

Date: 1926-1930

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

Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0518

Description: Contains letters, accounts and other papers regarding the building of the Waiomatatini meeting house; also includes receipts and other accounts Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Manuscripts and typescripts

Date: 1944-1947

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

Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0314

Description: File 115 - Contains a file regarding the station including accounts, minutes, logs and receipts Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts

Date: 1926-1934

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

Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0402

Description: Contains correspondence regarding the School Includes the proposal to establish the School of Maori Art and Crafts, 1926 Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescripts

Date: 1937

Reference: MS-1789

Description: Produced by a group of East Coast Native school teachers in collaboration with Mr Pine Taiepa, a Maori carver of the Ngati-Porou tribe, East Coast. Includes a legend explaining the use of 3 fingers common in Maori figures Quantity: 1 volume(s) (23 pages). Physical Description: Typescript (duplicated) (26 cm; grey cloth) Includes diagrams

Date: 1934

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

Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0018B

Description: Correspondence regarding the building of the Tuhoe Meeting House in Ruatoki including detailed lists of materials. contains letter from the Builder and contractor, R.J. Wills in regard to the Waitangi Treaty House and the Takitimu house in Wairoa. Language - English translations Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts

Date: 1941-1942

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

Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0305

Description: File 106 - Contains file accounts on the Whangara block Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescripts

Date: 1910-1965

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

Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0072B

Description: Contains research notes and appendices for articles and publications on subjects such as Tairawhiti history and moteatea Includes excerpts from Te Toa Takitini and Te Wananga. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter

Date: 1932-1947

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

Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0510

Description: Contains notes regarding various meeting houses, including Ratana Hall. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts

Date: 1986

By: Brophy, Jenny, active 1990

Reference: ATL-Group-00754

Description: Jenny Brophy interviews Gary Brain, Jim & Shirley Chesswass, Alpha and Alan Ramsay, John Schwabe and Harry Weston regarding the Manawatu Youth Orchestra. Part of the Archive of New Zealand Music Quantity: 5 audiocassette(s). 4 folder(s). 0.04 Linear Metres.

Date: 1934

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

Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0229

Description: Contains correspondence about the meeting house Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescripts

Date: 1947

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

Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0185

Description: File 27 - Contains news clippings of the opening of marae, dedication ceremonies and also other special events Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed matter

Date: 1935 - 1939

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

Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0372

Description: File 168 - Contains whakapapa, stories and sketches regarding this meeting house Whitireia was completed in 1939. Includes a letter written by Mr W. Ormond of Wairoa on the topic of Whakapapa. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, printed matter and sketches Contains illustrations and the names of Whakairo in the Whare nui

Date: 1819, 1914-1979

By: Martin, Charles Andrew, 1894-1960

Reference: MS-Group-0581

Description: Papers of Dunedin-born musician Charles Martin include music scores [1914-1936], scrapbook [1921-1944], letters [1931-1979] and various other papers Part of the Archive of New Zealand Music Quantity: 43 folder(s). 1 volume(s). 0.50 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, mss, printed matter Finding Aids: Preliminary listing available. Processing information: Some child records described

Date: 1864-1900

By: Rye, Peter Hugh Jekyll Lewes, active 1860-1911

Reference: MS-Papers-2177

Description: Central fragment of letter, describing arrival in Auckland on the Blue Jacket, Maori-pakeha relations, and his service during New Zealand Wars in Waikato Campaign and the siege of Orakau Quantity: 1 folder(s) (21 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (and photocopy)