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Date: 1910-1914

From: Best, Elsdon, 1856-1931 : Papers

Reference: qMS-0191

Description: Tuhoe notes contributed by various kaumatua, and notes from Te Whatahoro Jury with information about Ngati Kahungunu traditions about the creation of the universe and the settlement in New Zealand, waiata and whakapapa, and information about traditional childbirth practices; there are further notes on various topics collected when Best was living in Wellington 1910-1914, including whakapapa, myths, fights, lizards, Maori calendar, navigation rites, stars, Takitimu Canoe, wairua, eels, forest lore, personifications, etc. (Index included) An explanation of Best's shorthand is included at the end of the Index Source of title - Spine title Variations in title - Spine title is - Maori Notebook no 11, 1905, but the material in the volume is dated 1910-1914. Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Holograph

Date: nd

From: Best, Elsdon, 1856-1931 : Papers

Reference: qMS-0181

Description: Notes on various topics and iwi eg histories, myths about the creation of the universe, stories, canoe voyages from Hawaiki to New Zealand, waiata, karakia, whakapapa, place names of Wellington, a waiata of Renata Kawepo, etc. Writings of the Whare Wananga recorded from Te Whatahoro Jury, with details of the processes that he went through to cross-check the authenticity of the information that he recorded, and information recorded from John Topi Patuki. The index to this is Index to Maori notebook No 6 (slip-case title) qMS-0182 Also contains detailed information about various Maori cultural practices, various tribal conflicts, including the invasion of Wairarapa by Te Ati Awa, and whakapapa contributed by Aporo Paerata of Ngati Kahungunu Source of title - Title from spine Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Holograph