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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.
Extracts from scrapbook
Date: 1905-1922
From: Keys, Ben, 1878-1951 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0407-34
Description: Printout of Micro-MS-0670 Consists of copies of newspapers articles written by Keys and Douglas Tod about various aspects of Maori society and custom, copies of printed Maori texts (dealing mainly with agriculture, the influenza epidemic, and invitations to meetings), and ephemera related to the First World War (train tickets, menus of farewell dinners, certificates etc) Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Ranolf and Amohia; a South-sea day-dream/ Alfred Dommett
Date: [1872, 1900s]
From: Cowan family: Collection
By: Cowan, Eileen Constance, 1892-1968
Reference: MS-Papers-11946-046
Description: Published by Smith, Elder & Co., London, 1872. Includes original paintings (and some pencil drawings) by Eileen Cowan, and loose material laid in to the volume including clippings, pressed posies with a fern leaf, and a photograph of Alfred Dommett. The paintings in the volume illustrate Dommett's narrative poem based in the Rotorua District. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Printed volume with original watercolour paintings Original paintings, and pencil drawings are featured throughout the volume.
Reminiscences and Maori stories/ Gilbert Mair
Date: [1908-1924]
From: Cowan family: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-11946-050
Description: Published by Brett, 1923. Includes an inscription by the publisher H. Brett, with a personal message to James Cowan, dated 4 January 1924. Also includes loose material comprising clippings, photographs, research notes, and correspondence. Correspondence includes a letter from Gilbert Mair to Cowan, dated 25 August 1923, on the topic of Rewi Maniapoto and the battle of Ōrakau, and Mair's wishes to revise some text of his book 'Reminiscences and Maori stories'. Also a letter from Tai Mitchell [Taiporutu Te Mapu] dated 4 January 1924, relating to 'Tawa' [Gilbert Mair]. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed volume, loose papers, and photographs Five photographic prints, of Gilbert Mair, an identified woman, Gilbert Mair's grave stone, and an image of his coffin being carried by pullbearers at his funeral. This is stuck inside the back cover of the book.
Lake Taupo and the volcanoes; scenes from lake and mountain and tales from Maori folk-l...
Date: 1901
From: Cowan family: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-11946-019
Description: Printed by Geddis & Blomfield, 1901. Illustrated by Thomas Ryan. Includes some loose drafts and clippings relating to the Bay of Plenty Region, including a Te Arawa whakapapa for 'the Ohinemutu chief Hemi te Tupara'. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed volume and loose papers in a folder
Wells, Arthur John Lefevre, 1912-:1994 Postcards of Rotorua district
Date: [ca 1910s]
By: Frank Duncan and Company; Isles, Arthur James, 1870-1943; Radcliffe, Frederick George, 1863-1923; Tanner Brothers Ltd (Publishers); Wells, Arthur John Lefevre, 1912-1994
Reference: PAColl-10148
Description: Postcards with images taken circa 1910s. Scenes are chiefly taken in the Rotorua district. Four images were taken by Arthur James Iles. Five other images (printed by Frank Duncan and Tanner Brothers) may have been taken by Frederick George Radcliffe. The images show: -Thermal areas: Northland Geyser at Waiotapu; Whakarewarewa geyser ground; Wairoa geyser, Whakarewarewa; Twins and Inferno, Tikitere; Boiling mud, Whakarewarewa; Maori children in a hot themal pool. -Tourist guides Georgina, Ruth, Eileen -Ohinemutu township - a scene with St Faith's Church -Four women in traditional Maori clothing, holding poi Source of title - Title supplied by Library Arthur John Lefevre Wells collected the cards on a trip to Rotorua, circa 1920s. Quantity: 8 b&w original photographic print(s) (Postcards). 3 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) (Postcards). Physical Description: Photographic postcards
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 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.
Notebooks relating to Whakatane and Urewera and central North Island
Date: [1864-1926]
From: Cowan, James, 1870-1943 : Papers
Reference: MSY-8204-8205
Description: Notebooks containing research notes: - relating to 'Whakatane Pas' [various pa in the Whakatane area] including Te Teko Pa and Rauporoa Pa. Contains sketches of landmarks including Rauporoa Pa, Mt Putauaki and Te Teko Pa. - focussing on the Urewera and central North Island, particularly relating to the New Zealand wars, history of battles, history of particular pa and individuals from Urewera, Whakatane, Rotorua and Taupo areas. Includes sketches of pa sites and sketches of Netana Whakaari of Waimana, focussing on his facial moko. Also includes waiata including 'Rewi's song at Aratitaha' relating to the defence of Orakau Pa. Language - Contains some Maori content, particularly waiata and place names. Title supplied by Library. Arrangement: 53 in original listing Quantity: 1 folder(s) containing 2 notebooks.. Sketches of pa and other landmarks including of Rauporoa and Te Teko pa, and Mount Putauaki.. Some sketches of moko, pa and a sailing vessel. Processing information: Reference number changed following re-housing. Title and description updated 30 November 2022.