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Date: 1960, 1993-1998

By: Lash, Max D, active 1940-1997

Reference: MS-Group-0875

Description: Papers relating to Edwin and Ann White who settled in Waimea South, Nelson Also comprises corrected account of E Ireland's family history (qMS-1040), and Palmer family history, `The Palmer family of Milton Malzar' by Lash, in which he describes the history of the family before emigration, their voyage to New Zealand on the `Olympus' and their arrival in Nelson in 1842 and subsequent settling in Waimea East. Also copy of an article in an English newspaper written by Edwin White describing his experiences as an immigrant to New Zealand. Source of title - Supplied Relationship complexity - Another copy of E Ireland's `Family history' at qMS-1040 Quantity: 3 folder(s). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph, mss, typescripts and printed matter (photocopies)

Date: 1932

By: Jefferies, William John, active 1932

Reference: MS-Papers-7461

Description: Draft of `From Massacre to Golden Bay. Outline of its early development'; being a thesis offered for the MA honours examination, Victoria University College, 1932. It is divided into the following chapters: introduction, Native history and tradition to 1840, Purchase by the New Zealand Land Company, Early exploration with reports of the natives as they were, 1840-44, Discovery and development of mineral resources, First settlements and Modern developments Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph

Date: Feb 2004, Jan 2005

By: Rollo, Vivienne Jessie, 1933-

Reference: MS-Papers-8184

Description: History of the Palmer family by Vivienne Rollo; it is divided into three sections (1) an Island Bay childhood, covering the period 1933-1940; (2) the next ten years, covering the family's life and work in Nelson, 1940-1950; and (3) Richmond Avenue and beyond, a continuation of living in Nelson followed by the author leaving home, travelling etc, from 1951-1964. Rollo describes family occasions, holidays, school experiences, work, travel and study of the members of the Palmer family. Source of title - Transcribed from item Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript with photocopies of photographs Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mrs V Rollo, Karori, Wellington, Jan 2005

Date: 1997

By: Simonsen, Innes Ross, 1919-2002

Reference: MS-Papers-6112

Description: Comprises letter from Simonsen to Miss E Angela Hill, secretary/treasurer of the Friends of the Turnbull Library, thanking the Friends for sending him a free copy of Rachel Barrowman's book `The Turnbull Library and its world' and in return sending his address given at the dinner for the 40th anniversary of the Marlborough Historical Society, which discusses the history of the society and also includes some biographical information about Simsonsen and his earlier association with the Turnbull Library Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph and typescript with corrections

Date: [1853-1968], nd

By: Beauchamp family

Reference: MS-Group-0473

Description: Comprises correspondence to Harriet Broughton (1853-188), to Dot (Lillian Annette Beauchamp, later Coster) (1913-), to Joy and R S Beauchamp (1940-19) and other letters to other members of the Coster/Beauchamp etc families; certificates and ephemeral material also relating to members of both families, a diary kept by L A Beauchamp and one by Arthur Beauchamp, some genealogical material, photographs and clippings, some relating to Katherine Mansfield Source of title - Supplied Arrangement: Folder 22 has not been assigned Quantity: 28 folder(s). 2 volume(s). 0.40 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Messrs R and W Beauchamp, Upper Hutt, July 1996 Transfers: To Photographic Archive - Two albums (part filled), 9 mounted (1 framed) photographs, several loose photographs - To Other - To Curios Section : Two writing desks used by members of the Beauchamp family. Useful should a display be set up..

Date: [1957]

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

Reference: MS-Papers-6061-36

Description: Comprises notes on old occupation site at Kau Bay, Pt Halswell, Wellington Harbour (with maps); map of the Greytown area; map, pa near mouth of Waitotara River; map, Ohawe Village, Waingongoro River; Melanesian greenstone adze, Bethune's sale; new type of patu from Western Marlborough Sounds (with map); melanezoid adze; Maori place-names of Croisilles Harbour, Marlborough Sounds (with map); a series of maps of the NZ Company's 1st general survey, Wellington district; map, native garden, on Owhariu Stream Arrangement: Notebook no 35 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (volume).

Date: [1970-1980]

From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection

Reference: 85-080-10/11

Description: Also includes brochures relating to ACC and self-employment Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1865-1888, 1890-1922

By: Seymour, Arthur Penrose (Sir), 1832-1923

Reference: MS-1870-1927

Description: The entries are usually brief, and sometime intermittent, but provide a record of Seymours political, financial and personal activities over a long period. Source of title - Supplied Politician and farmer. Seymour was born in England and arrived in New Zealand in 1851, settling in Marlborough, where he had a large run. He was prominent in Marlborough provincial politics, serving twice as Superintendant. He was also active in national politics, serving firstly on the Legislative Council and later as a MP for Wairau and Waimea-Picton. He was also a member of various Marlborough local bodies. Quantity: 57 volume(s). 0.30 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (Various sizes and bindings)

Date: [1954-1955]

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

Reference: MS-Papers-6061-28

Description: Contents comprise notes on adzes found at Ohau Bay (Wellington); Waikanae, McCrae's Flat (Central Otago), Dargaville and Horowhenua; a greenstone spike 12" in length found at Arapawa Island (with map and genealogy of the Heberley family); map showing geographical features and the position of Maori Pa sites and kainga of central Wellington; map showing distribution of type IV adzes (Waitaha culture) of western Wellington from Palliser Bay to Foxton; adze found at McCrae's flat Otago. Arrangement: Notebook no 27 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (volume).

Date: [1945-1949]

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

Reference: MS-Papers-6061-21

Description: Contents comprise notes on adze types for Te Hapu and Westhaven, western Nelson, collected by H S Prouse; Maori place names of north-west Nelson and map; map, Stewart Island; map, Northland region; Maori names of the hills and craters of the Auckland volcano field, with map; Waitaha fishhooks from Paremata Bridge (Porirua) collected by C H Hyde with map; additional Maori place- names, Wanganui, with map Arrangement: Notebook no 20 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (volume).

Date: 1907

By: Atmore, Harry, 1870-1946

Reference: MSX-5166

Description: Pamphlet, `Nelson and the trunk railway system of the colony', sent by Sir Harry Atmore to Alexander Turnbull in response to a request for a copy with covering letter from Atmore mentioning it had been produced by the League and including further information about the reasons for wanting the railway to proceed. Includes 4 pages of text and two maps (1) Plan of Midland Railway, Kohatu to Hope section and (2) Map showing lands recently opened in Nelson district for close settlement. Volume has Alexander H Turnbull bookplate. Source of title - Supplied Other - Not in Bagnall Quantity: 1 volume(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph and printed matter

Date: [1970-1980]

From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection

Reference: 85-080-10/12

Description: Also includes some USA maps Other Titles - London A-Z strreet atlas and index Other Titles - This is South Africa Other Titles - Basilicas and catacombs in Rome Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1839-1996

By: Baldwin, Olive Ruth Frances, 1928-2012

Reference: MS-Group-1151

Description: Research papers relating to French Pass and D'Urville Island including land deeds and maps; Ngati Koatoa genealogy by James Elkington; tribal legends by Wetekia Ruruku Elkington; correspondence from James Elkington relating to Baldwin's research. This material forms part of the research undertaken for Olive Baldwin's trilogy on the history of d'Urville Island, French Pass, Admiralty Bay and Stephens Island in the Northern Marlborough Sounds titled Story of New Zealand's French Pass and d'Urville Island. Book one (1979), book two (1981) and book three (1983). History of the north Paraparaumu beach pioneer grave and the area it is sited on. A chronological account of the events that occurred in the area from 1839-1904 concentrating on the lives of the Henry and Hannah Field family, a history of the land ownership of the area of the pioneer grave and other information about the graves. Reports on geological and palaeontology samples collected by Baldwin from two groundwater drilling programmes undertaken by the Kapiti Coast District Council 1994-1996. Papers relating to the story of Hinepoupou. These include research papers, photographs, maps, whakapapa relating to the story of Hinepoupou and her swim from Kapiti. Publication - Story of New Zealand's French Pass and d'Urville Island. Book one. History, legends of French Pass, d'Urville Island, Cook Strait and their relation to the history of the areas of New Zealand, 1979. Publication - New Zealand's French Pass and d'Urville Island. Book two. Sea business: sea business relating to d'Urville Island, French Pass, Admiralty Bay, Stephens Island, Cook Strait, hydrographic surveys, shipwrecks, strandings, lighthouses, coastal transport vessels, 1981. Publication - Great New Zealand adventure, 1990 : retracing the legendary swim by Hinepoupou from Kapiti Island, across Cook Strait to d'Urville Island via the Outer Marlborough Sounds, 1990. Publication - Kapiti Coast : history of New Zealand's Paraparaumu beach, Paraparaumu airport and Kapiti Island : situated on the western coast of the lower North Island, 1993. Publication - Kapiti Geological/Paleontological Collection, 1996 Researcher, writer and historian Quantity: 16 folder(s). 1 box(es). Physical Description: Holographs, mss, typescript, printed matter, photographs and maps Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mrs Olive Baldwin, Paraparaumu

Date: [1970-1980]

From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection

Reference: 85-080-10/13

Description: Includes pre-1900 map of New Zealand, brochures and maps for Le Chateau du Domaine St Martin, America's Federal lands, Pluscarden Abbey, northern New Zealand adventure cruises, plan of Hamilton Teachers' College etc Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1930-1940]

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

Reference: MS-Papers-6061-07

Description: Contents comprise sketch maps and historical information of French Pass district; D'Urville Island; Wairau River mouth (showing old Maori waterways); `Tutira', I, Tutira sheepstation, II, territory of Ngai-Tatara and other hapu of Ngati Kahungunu, III, fishing grounds of Ngai Tatara, IV, general map of Tutira Lake, V, eel weirs of Tutira and Maheawha streams, and VII, old Maori trails and place names near Tutira; old chart of Mana Island and Porirua Harbour; and west coast near Auckland city Arrangement: Notebook no 6 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (volume).

Date: [1930-1940]

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

Reference: MS-Papers-6061-06

Description: Contents comprise Waikaremoana; Polynesian triangle (P H Buck); Murimotu pa; Marlborough Sounds, eastern and western parts; Greville Harbour and D'Urville Island (includes detailed sketches and historical information); northernmost NZ (Cape Reinga to Parengarenga); Manukau Harbour (entrance and northern shore); Dunedin coastline (Moeraki to Taieri) Arrangement: Notebook no 5 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (volume).