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Date: 1946-1947

By: Kirk, Harry Borrer, 1859-1948

Reference: MS-Papers-1379

Description: Comprises `Bob de Carteret; a tale of a bygone war' by Kirk, a factually- based story set in Northland at time of Heke's war with chapters titled Puketutu, Ohaeawai, Mihi Wetamera, Putahi and conclusion (1946); `The East Coast road', which relates experiences while Inspector of Government Native Schools on the East Coast (1947); and photograph of Kirk Source of title - Supplied Other Titles - Bob de Carteret; a tale of a bygone war Quantity: 1 folder(s) (2 pieces). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescripts, photograph

Date: [ca 1904-1909]

By: McNab, Robert, 1864-1917

Reference: MS-1139

Description: Material extracted by Robert McNab from New Zealand material in French archives (including the archives of the Ministere de la Marine) concerning Lavaud and his vessel l'Aube Contains significant parts of two essays written by Lavaud, commandant of L'Aube. These essays describe the attempts of colonisation of the South Island of New Zealand by the French, principally in Akaroa. Some passages try to rehabilitate Baron de Thierry. Contains various letters, most of them to Lavaud, among are which letters from Bishop Pompallier about Wallis and Futuna, letters from William Hobson and letters from C B Robinson (postmaster at Akaroa). Although most of the volume is in French, some letters are in English. Quantity: 1 volume(s) (pp 248-385). Physical Description: Typescript (27 cm; blue buckram) Provenance: Collected by Robert McNab, probably during 1904-1909 when he was doing archival research into early New Zealand history. The handwriting is not by McNab, which suggests the document was compiled for him in France. Processing information: Previously catalogued under Lavaud, Charles Francois

Date: 1845 - 1969

By: Bell, Francis Dillon (Sir), 1822-1898

Reference: B-086-024-a

Description: View of New Plymouth with streets, scattered houses, Mount Taranaki in the background. The original, at the time of publication, was in the possession of W F Airey, Esq, Lower Hutt New Zealand. Printed by Pictorial Publications Ltd. No 459 of a limited edition of 1000 prints issued at $5 each. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Coloured photolithograph 254 x 373 mm Provenance: Donated anonymously, December 2008.

Date: 1845-1902

From: Bidwill family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1323-1

Description: Contains notes about the Bidwill family crest, notes about the Supreme Court case between Piripi Te Maari and Alfred Matthews, a greeting card from George T Stewart Also contains detailed accounts for the Pihautea station including invoices and leasing agreements, and share certificates for shares purchased in various mining companies Also contains an original lease between Maori and Bidwill for the rental of land in the Lake Wairarapa area in 1845 Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1845 - 1975

By: Wallace, John, 1788-1880; Alexander Turnbull Library Endowment Trust

Reference: C-028-048-b

Description: Sandy beach in the foreground with Maori and Pakeha standing singly and in groups, (including a man on the right identified as "Robinson"), a sea-chest, a small boat and stacks of wood, jetties at the water's edge, several Maori canoes and ships in harbour identified as the U. S. Brig "Falco", the "Catherine Johnson" and the brig "Bee" (in the far distance). Reproduced by the Library in 1975 as one of the "Colonial Wellington" prints, with title From Thorndon Beach. The original watercolour is titled View of Wellington Harbour from Thorndon Beach 12 July 1845 (B-079-007. IRN 177622) Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - J Wallace pinxt 12 6 1845 [or possibly 12/2 1845]. "Falco" U.S. Brig. Raft of ... and Whale Boat. Maori Girls. Catherine Johnston Cutter. Canoes leaving Te Aro pah. Robinson. Bee Brig. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) framed. Physical Description: Photolithograph 253 x 449 on sheet 431 x 570 mm

Date: 1845 - 1972 - 1855

From: Smith, William Mein, 1799-1869 :Five early views of the Hutt and Wairarapa. [Wellington], Alexander Turnbull Library Endowment Trust Board, 1972.

By: Alexander Turnbull Library Endowment Trust

Reference: C-028-038

Description: Looking west along cliffs in South Wairarapa A reproduction of a watercolour in the Library's collection Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Coloured photolithograph 180 x 261 mm on sheet 330 x 505

Date: 1845-1990

From: Alexander Turnbull Library : Maori Manuscripts Librarian working notes

Reference: MS-Papers-6373-21

Description: Contains copies of papers from the Grey collection manuscripts, mostly from Te Rangikaheke's material. Also contains copy of published work by Samuel Locke about the history and traditions of Taupo and the East Coast. Includes various indexes and inventories to the collection with some holographic notes by Piripi Walker. also contains papers and correspondence between Keith Cairns, the Alexander Turnbull Library, the Masterton Borough Council and the Wairarapa Tribal Committee about Maori records contain within the Monument of Peace erected in Masterton in 1921. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 25 Jun 1845-17 Jul 1855, 17 Dec 1861-6 Jul 1872, 15 Jan 1938

By: Richards, Robert, -1847

Reference: MS-Group-1487

Description: Correspondence from Robert Richards to his family in Rio de Janeiro and England. Richards describes the war in the Bay of Plenty against Hone Heke during and after the cutting down of the flagstaff at Kororareka. He gives details of the British response to this event and about the key players involved. Also includes newspaper clippings and legal documents following the death of Robert Richards in 1847 and legal documents relating to the management of land in New Zealand by overseas owners. Quantity: 2 folder(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, Mss (photocopies), transcripts, typed transcripts Processing information: Material underwent conservation treatment in 2013, which required reprocessing into new folders - old reference was MS-Papers-8523-01 and 02. New reference is fMS-Papers-11558-1 and 2

Date: 1845-1915

From: Williams family : Further papers

Reference: 75-001-1/08

Description: Diary of Jane Elizabeth Williams of Turanga, 1845; letter/diary of Mary Williams, 1899, and when she went to England (1856); papers relating to land at Patangata Block, Pukekura East and Pukekura West, Papaaruhe and Oero Block; ordaination certificate of Samuel Williams, 1853 Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1845 - 1975

From: [Brees, Samuel Charles] 1810-1865 :Colonial Wellington; three views by Barraud, Brees, Wallace. [Wellington] Alexander Turnbull Library Endowment Trust Board 1975

By: Wallace, John, 1788-1880; Alexander Turnbull Library Endowment Trust

Reference: C-028-048-a

Description: Sandy beach in the foreground with Maori and Pakeha standing singly and in groups, (including a man on the right identified as "Robinson"), a sea-chest, a small boat and stacks of wood, jetties at the water's edge, several Maori canoes and ships in harbour identified as the U. S. Brig "Falco", the "Catherine Johnson" and the brig "Bee" (in the far distance). Reproduced by the Library in 1975 as one of the "Colonial Wellington" prints, with title From Thorndon Beach. The original watercolour is titled View of Wellington Harbour from Thorndon Beach 12 July 1845 (B-079-007. IRN 177622) Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - J Wallace pinxt 12 6 1845 [or possibly 12/2 1845]. "Falco" U.S. Brig. Raft of ... and Whale Boat. Maori Girls. Catherine Johnston Cutter. Canoes leaving Te Aro pah. Robinson. Bee Brig. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) framed. Physical Description: Photolithograph 253 x 449 on sheet 431 x 570 mm

Date: 1845 - 1866 - 1990

By: Meryon, Charles, 1821-1868; New Zealand 1990 Official Project; Collins, Roger David John, 1938-

Reference: B-123-041

Description: Poster for exhibition "The Images of Charles Meryon", July 28th - September 16th 1990, at the Museum, Akaroa, featuring reproduction of Meryon's drawing above lettering. ATL Drawings and Prints has version of this etching at B-014-008. ATL has catalogue of this exhibition at: Art Rm Box 769.944 MER IMA 1990. Other Titles - Cottage of the old soldier settler Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - [Title] Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Art reproduction, black and white photolithograph, 240 x 225 mm, on sheet 425 x 397 mm. Provenance: Donated by Roger Collins of Dunedin, in 1990.

Date: 1845 - 1900 - 1929

Reference: Eph-A-SPORT-1800/1929

Description: Includes: 1845: Programme of sports, Wellington, New Zealand, January 22, 1845. Anniversary fete [includes Sailing match, whaleboat race, hurdle race, hack race, rural sports (jumping in sacks, donkey race, etc)] 1906: United Friendly Societies' Sports. A&P Association's Ground [Carterton?], on Boxing Day 1906. [Programme] 1907: New Zealand International Exhibition 1906-07. Axemen's carnival held in the Exhibition ground, and Besses o' th' Barn Band. Thursday and Saturday, 17 & 19 January 1907. Official programme 1909: Victorian Lacrosse Association (Melbourne). Official handbook, season 1909 1912: Napier 1912 Industries Week. Sports programme [and] amusements guide, August 14th to 22nd [1912] 1914: Marton Junction Athletic Club. Second annual sports meeting to be held on Marton Racecourse, Wednesday March 4th, 1914. Official programme 1919: Caledonian Society of Otago. Seventh annual junior sports and bands display. Caledonian Grounds, 1 Novemner 1919. Order of events New Zealand Sports Gala; proceeds devoted to Cottage Hospital, Sutton Coldfield. Saturday 12th April 1919. Souvenir programme (Shows Maori haka on cover, and events include haka) 1922: Hawke's Bay Highland Society. Annual caledonian sports. Saturday February 11 1922. Programme 1928: IXe Olympiade, Amsterdam, 1928. Identity card for Norma Wilson, New Zealand Quantity: 10 programmes. Physical Description: Pamphlets and booklets, sizes varying up to 240 mm. Provenance: Acquired from various sources

Date: [1978]

From: Stratford, Peter : Epsom Trust collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11750-39

Description: Papers relating to Polynesian culture including the first draft of a manuscript for a book called `Samoan tattooing: A surviving Polynesian art' by Alan Taylor, with photography by Mark Adams. Also includes drafts and stories relating to Polynesian carving and Maori mythology, including `Kahu and the spirit people' and a story called `The boy with the blue eyes' by Alan Taylor. A photocopy of `Samoan material culture' by Te Rangi Hiroa (P H Buck) and some papers relating to African nationalism. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0 Linear Metres.

Date: 1842 - 1988 - 1845

By: Brees, Samuel Charles, 1810?-1865; Millwood Press

Reference: C-086-1988-01-a

Description: Reproductions on a calendar of twelve coloured engravings by S C Brees, 1842-1845 (published London, 1847) from the Alexander Turnbull Library: Nga Houranga [Ngauranga]; Archway at Pari Pari; The beach at Te Aro; Lowry Bay district and road; Maraenuku Pā [Makaenuku/Makahinuku Pa]; Church of England, Wellington; Pipitea Point Wellington; Fort Richmond and the Hutt Bridge; Porerua Bay; View looking up Hawkestone Street, Wellington; The Barracks at Thorndon, Wellington; Pencarrow Head, Fitzroy Bay. Quantity: 12 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs in calendar

Date: 1842 - 1985 - 1845

By: Alexander Turnbull Library; Brees, Samuel Charles, 1810?-1865

Reference: C-086-1985-01

Description: Reproductions on a calendar of six coloured engravings by S C Brees, 1842-1845, from the Alexander Turnbull Library: Messrs Clifford and Vavasour's clearing; The Aglionby Arms; Thom's whaling station; Barrett's Hotel, Wellington; Kai-warra sawmill; The courts of justice, Wellington; Tinakore Road, Wellington. Quantity: 6 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs in calendar

Date: 1845 - 1943 - 1896

By: Wilson, C N (Mr), active 1943

Reference: MapColl-832.1196ac/[1845-1896]1943/Acc.6043

Description: Map of Okiato, Bay of Islands, Sheet No. 2 which includes the location of the stockades, positions of two stockade trenches, the location of buildings both within and without of the stockade and a track. Reference is made to Mrs. Clendon's rose bushes. Includes examples of calligraphy which are unrelated to the map, and the typeface to be used in printing this page in the publication. Redrawn by C.N. Wilson in 1963 for inclusion in the publication 'New Zealand's first capital'/ by Ruth M. Ross. Wellington, N.Z., Department of Internal Affairs, 1946. 'Government House foundations' 'All traces of old camp shown on O.L.C. plan are obliterated by Frost's house and garden' 'Evidence of camp or small buildings on top of high promontory overlooking the emigrants camp' Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Pencil and ink on paper, linen backed, scale indeterminable, 28 x 29 cm.

Date: 1922 - 1845

By: Symonds, John Jermyn, 1816-1883; Cowan, James, 1870-1943

Reference: A-138-049

Description: Three views on one page. Top left, a cross-section of stockade and trenches; top right, flax-masked palisades; bottom, a plan view of the pa, its trenches, houses and fortifications Based on a drawing by John Jermyn Symonds taken in 1845. There is a copy of the drawing also in T. B. Hutton's sketchbook, E-137-006 Probably prepared as an illustration for Cowan, James. The New Zealand wars Inscriptions: Recto - Crosses around the lower right section of the Pa (the north-west corner) marked 'Storming parties'; also a cross on the west face marked 'Where Lieut. Philpotts fell' Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink 130 x 199 mm Processing information: Transferred from Photograph Section, 1984

Date: 1831-1834, 1845-1847, 1857, 1946, 1960s

From: Williams family : Further papers

Reference: 75-001-2/03

Description: Includes: Biographical information relating to Rev Richard Davis and his descendants (ms), Joseph Matthews letters, 1831-1834 (ts) Letter from Richard Davis to William Puckey, 3 Aug 1857 (ms) Sacramental & matrimonial services translated [?] by Mr Puckey, ca 1845-1847 (ms) Description of North Cape from the journal of William Gilbert Puckey, 1834 (ms) Correspondence with descendants and others, including Archie Puckey, Mary Merton, C S Puckey (Sid), Florence Keene, 1960s Life of William Puckey (father of William Gilbert) (ms) Letter from W E Bedggood to Mary Merton, 1946 `Tupe Tupe Centennial', 1960 (booklet) Wreck of the Osprey at Herekino and other extracts Letter from Waldo Heap of Milford with list of references to William Puckey, his wife, and James Puckey, 1963 Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Includes engraving entitled `Bridge over the Kaitaia River, New Zealand; photos of Syd Puckey, A M S M Williams (mother) and others Processing information: Description updated 28 June 2023.

Date: 1925-1954

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

Reference: 77-014-2/03

Description: Historical articles [and drafts] relating to Maori, Pakeha and Chinese on the New Zealand goldfields. Also includes synopses of recordings and a manuscript for "Ah Wong, the gold seeker". Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1845 - 1943 - 1896

By: Lee, John R, active 1943; Wilson, C N (Mr), active 1943

Reference: MapColl-832.1196ac/[1845-1896]1943/Acc.6045

Description: Map of Okiato, Bay of Islands showing the traces of old Russell visible in 1943, an enlarged version of Pipiroa Bay old camp. Includes the location of the stockades, positions of two stockade trenches, buildings, both within and without the stockade, and a track. The foundations of Govt. House and the Gaol are indicated. Archaeological sites are drawn and the finds at each spot are listed. Reference is made to Mrs. Clendon's rose bushes, Clendon's store and Clendon's Road. Includes historical evidence of past events and a note records L.E. Schmidt's sighting of sills of the jetty. Survey by John R. Lee and redrawn by C.N. Wilson in 1963 for inclusion in the publication 'New Zealand's first capital'/ by Ruth M. Ross. Wellington, N.Z. : Department of Internal Affairs, 1946 'All traces of old camp shown on O.L.C. plan are obliterated by Frost's house and garden' 'Govt. House foundations' Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Pencil and ink on card, linen backed, scale [1:2 376], 56.6 x 35 cm.