Places

Date: 1969

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

Reference: MS-Papers-5220-009

Description: Includes incoming and outgoing correspondence about books, critiques, research enquiries, whakapapa of Ngati Koroki, speeches from the Treaty of Waitangi and visits from Queen Elizabeth and the then Vice Regal, includes whakapapa of Te Rongorito, Tamatehura, Ngati Maniapoto, Marutuahu, karakia for baptism, war, bird snaring also includes a biography on Te Whitiki II, also includes the introduction of the Waikato University tie and an essay on early Maori leadership in the Kingitanga Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts

Date: [1950-1980]

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

Reference: MS-Papers-6717-112

Description: Whakapapa, whakatauaki (proverbs) and Maori historical accounts on Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript Holograph

Date: 1889-1901

By: Brown, Thomas, active 1889-1901

Reference: MS-Papers-11848

Description: Comprises documents relating mainly to land purchases by Thomas Brown, purchased from various Maori vendors. Includes correspondence, statements and receipts from Brown's solicitors, Wynyard and Purchas, of Auckland. Some of the land documents also relate to Francis McCormick of Tararu. The Maori vendors include Raika Whakarongotai, Hera Puna, Mare Teretu and Wirihana Watene relating to land sold from the 'Pure' (aka 'Te Pure') Block, near the Waihou River. Also includes agreements relating to the Te Kopua Block. Language - Some receipts written in Maori Language - Most of the documents are in English Source of title - Supplied by Library Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Nadia Webster, Porirua, June 2014

Date: 1834-1910

By: Fairburn, Edwin, 1827-1911

Reference: qMS-0710

Description: Reminiscences of the Bay of Islands, 1830s-1840s; letter from Fairburn's sister, Esther Hickson (1908); and extract on Hongi Hika from Carleton's life of Henry Williams. Records an early amputation of an infected leg carried out by William Williams, assisted by E T Fairburn, at Paihia, on a Mr Gray, a blacksmith, ca 1832. Mention of "first game of cricket in New Zealand" at Paihia, ca 1832 or 1833. Also contains detailed instructions for snaring birds including korimako (bell-bird) and sea gull Source of title - Title page Edwin Fairburn was the son of the CMS missionary, William Fairburn. Quantity: 1 volume(s) (54 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (34 cm, blue pam case)

Date: [188-?]

By: Gudgeon, Walter Edward, 1841-1920

Reference: Micro-MS-0179

Description: Genealogies of Hawkes Bay, Poverty Bay and Northland tribes; index and some vocabulary included Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s) (ca 100 frames).

Date: 1947

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

Reference: 77-014-1/05

Description: Record list of the Thames Valley and Waikato tour of the Mobile Recording Unit of NZBC and other loose papers. Topics covered in the interviews include early settler and Maori history of Thames and Waikato, including Morrinsville, Te Aroha, Hauraki Gulf, Coromandel, Paeroa, Pirongia, Te Awamutu and Huntly. Includes some details about the interviews with Sir Stephan Allen and Missy Mary Ann Turnbull of Morrinsville, Toki Watene and R W Hammond of Thames, Kapa Potae of Kennedy Bay (Coromandel), C H Hovell [Charlie], Hoane Te Huia of Paeroa, Mr H A Swarbrick relating to the missionary period, and Raureti Te Huia and Te One Haereiti of Te Awamutu. Some of the interviews were conducted in Maori mostly relating to early Maori and Pakeha settler history of the Waikato and Thames area, also recordings of waiata, whakatauki, whakapapa etc. Also includes a biography of Mr George Shaw of Wilson & Shaw, Huntly, and a story about Te Rauparaha's lament, [relating to leaving Kawhia] and English translation. Language - Some notes about interviews recorded in Maori. Quantity: 1 folder(s). One photograph of a family. One young girl, one young boy and a teenage girl, possibly Fowler's family?

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: ca 1900s

By: Tanner Brothers Ltd (Publishers)

Reference: PAColl-7512

Description: Postcards of Mita Taupopoki of Rotorua seated in a doorway holding a taiaha and wearing a kakahu; Pera Tutoko in a feather cloak holding a carved stick; Hitiri Te Paerata; half-length portrait of Pirohi; three quarter length portrait of Petera Whataiwi holding a patu; head and shouldes portrait of Patara Te Tuhi showing his moko; half-length portrait of Tahi Tahi holding a patu; head and shoulders portrait of Taraia Ngakuti Te Tumuhuia; two of Ngakurapana, a Ngapuhi chief; head and shoulders portrait of Rangiriri of Rotorua (different from the other Rangiriri in this collection); head and shoulders portrait of Taurau Kukupa; three quarter portrait of Mohi Te Puatau with moko holding a carved wooden patu (also identified as Wetani Rore Tatangi); a head and shoulders portrait of Rangiriri; and an unnamed Maori chief with moko. They are all part of the Tanner Brothers Maoriland series of postcards. Arrangement: Negatives at 1/2-005198, 005199 and 005462 Quantity: 13 b&w original photographic print(s). 2 b&w original negative(s).

Date: [ca 1830-1901]

From: Auckland Public Library : Copies of selected volumes from their New Zealand Mss Collection

Reference: MSY-1862

Description: Quantity: 1 volume(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Ms with annotations (photocopies)