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Date: [1975-1980]

From: Hill, Irene Faye, 1923-2014: Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7872-8

Description: Clippings and other papers relating to Hill's work to preserve dendroglyphs; includes article from the `Press' about her work Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1970-1975]

From: Dennis, Lawrence Samuel, 1915-2000 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7261-23

Description: Part of folder, Background information, certain hotels formerly administered by Department of Tourist and Publicity, comprising draft essay or report on Lake Waikaremoana and Lake House (ca 1965), and planning team report on Lake Waikaremoana with two photographs of redevlopment scheme for the THC by John Scott (1972) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1804-1879

From: Australian Joint Copying Project : Miscellaneous Series microfilm

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-20-2286

Description: Other Titles - Memoirs on the extinct wingless birds of New Zealand Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

Date: 1990

From: New Zealand Society of Genealogists : 1990 Sesquicentennial Family Biography Competition collection

Reference: MS-Papers-4280-056

Description: The essay details Stephen Corlett's Manx origins, work in Cheshire, emigration to Canterbury, the voyage out in the `Sir George Seymour' in 1850, early years in Canterbury Province, land purchases, burial of Stephen and wife Jane and their reinterment. Also the lives of the first generation to settle and raise families in New Zealand; and the Corlett brothers purchase of Greta Peaks, and loss of their land. Also includes an addendum added by Frances Stewart in 2006. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Finding Aids: Published guide available. Includes photographs

Date: 1800

Reference: MapColl-832ecd/1800(1939?)/Acc.25,704

Description: Detailed map, possibly compiled by Sir Apirana Ngata, showing the more important tribes and their territorial boundaries as at 1800. Map divided into eight areas, and some of the areas are linked to canoes, for example, Nukutaurua on Mahia Peninsular is linked by a line to the Takitimu canoe, with the date 1350, and then makes a link to Map 6. Written on map is: Names for North Island of N.Z. in, for example, Rarotongan and Taranaki dialect. Other Titles - showing Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, scale indeterminable, 59 x 42 cm.

Date: 13 May 1976

From: Richards, Rhys Morgan, 1939- : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7039

Description: Summary by Richards of the results of his attempt to make a preliminary check in early newspapers for references to early sealing and whaling vessels which visited both Lima and Santiago and New Zealand from 1800-1850 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (12 leaves).

Date: 1800 - 1845

From: New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs Centennial Publications Branch :Maps from Historical Atlas

Reference: MapColl-CHA-5/9/8-Acc.37937

Description: Identifies Missions in the South Island to 1845 Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing on grey linen. Scale [1:1 013 760] 82 x 68.5 cm. Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1800-1866, 1992

From: Edney, Clive, fl 1992-2003 : Papers relating to Robert Edney

Reference: MS-Papers-4674

Description: A biography by Clive Edney tracing Robert Edney's life from his early life in England, transportation to NSW and life in New Zealand. Much of the documentation of his time in New Zealand centres around his participation in the events in the Bay of Islands and Kororareka in the 1833-1840 period. Collection consists of two slightly different copies of this biography. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (2 pieces). Provenance: Clive Edney is a descendant of John Edney, younger brother of Robert Edney

Date: 2007

From: New Zealand Century Farm and Station Program :New Zealand Century Farm and Station Award applications

Reference: MS-Papers-9137-05

Description: The papers consist of: Application form submitted by Mark Hutton; certificate of title; brief notes and research into the land ownership; map and photographs (copies) Original owner was John Hutton who purchased 122 acres in 1887 from James Hood who had obtained the grant in 1884. In 2007 the farm was owned by Charleshope Farming Company in which John's descendant Mark Hutton & his wife Liz have a financial interest. In 2007 the property was awarded the New Zealand Century Farm and Station award to mark over 100 years of continuous ownership by one family. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescript, photographs (photocopies)

Date: 1808-1977

From: Australian Joint Copying Project : Miscellaneous Series microfilm

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-20-1955

Description: Selected records of Edward Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby, a journal of a voyage on the Marco Polo (1853), and records of the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board, comprising newspaper cuttings (1922-1971) and report of a visit to Australia 1922 Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

Date: 2007

From: New Zealand Century Farm and Station Program :New Zealand Century Farm and Station Award applications

Reference: MS-Papers-9137-26

Description: The papers consist of: Application form submitted by Graeme Dawson accompanied by a comprehensive assortment of supporting land documents; printed material relating to the farm and farm ownership; photographs; maps; family tree. The material has been submitted in a binder which has an index at the front. Original owner was James Gibbs (1809-1892) who arrived in Nelson in 1842 and received a Crown Grant of 500 acres at Wakefield in 1852 having settled on the land in 1847. Lone Oak Farm is owned by his great-grandson Colin Franklin Gibbs in 2007. In 2007 the property was awarded the New Zealand Century Farm and Station award to mark over 100 years of continuous ownership by one family. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 90 pages. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, printed matter, photographs, maps (some photocopies) Transfers: Digital versions of some or all of these papers are available at MSDL-0406.

Date: [1975-1980]

From: Hill, Irene Faye, 1923-2014: Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7872-5

Description: Background papers and material relating to Hill's interest in dendroglyph damage on the Chatham Islands Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1800

From: New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs Centennial Publications Branch :Maps from Historical Atlas

Reference: MapColl-CHA-2/3/4-14-Acc.36517-27

Description: Identifies Maori tribes in the North and South Islands of New Zealand ca 1800. Includes: Nga Puhi; Ngati Whatua; Ngati Porou; Ngati Paoa; Ngati Maru; Ngati Tamatera; Ngati Terangi; Ngati Haua; Ngati Raukawa; Ngati Manawa; Ngati Ruanui; Ngati Toa; Ngati Tuwaretoa; Ngati Awa; Ngati Kahungunu etc in the North Island and Ngai Tahu; Ngati Mamoe; Ngati Apa in the South Island. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing on cream paper. Scale indeterminable. 65 x 44 cm. Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1800

From: New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs Centennial Publications Branch :Maps from Historical Atlas

Reference: MapColl-CHA-2/3/3-Acc.36516

Description: Identifies Maori tribes in the North and South Islands of New Zealand ca 1800. Includes: Nga Puhi; Ngati Whatua; Ngati Porou; Ngati Paoa; Ngati Maru; Ngati Tamatera; Ngati Terangi; Ngati Haua; Ngati Raukawa; Ngati Manawa; Ngati Ruanui; Ngati Toa; Ngati Tuwaretoa; Ngati Awa; Ngati Kahungunu etc in the North Island and Ngai Tahu; Ngati Manoe; Ngati Apa in the South Island. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing on cream paper. Scale indeterminable. 65 x 44 cm. Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1801, 1935, 1940

From: Scholefield, Guy Hardy, 1877-1963 : Papers relating to New Zealand history

Reference: MS-Papers-1801-2

Description: Extract from the log of the `Royal Admiral' commanded by William Wilson, while in New Zealand waters during 1801; `Reminiscences of the Moawhango and Taihape district', by F J Ellis, ca 1935 and `A history of Macfarlanes of Letter in the port of Menteith', by Katherine Agnes Macfarlane, ca 1940 Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1990

From: New Zealand Society of Genealogists : 1990 Sesquicentennial Family Biography Competition collection

Reference: MS-Papers-4280-034

Description: The essay describes the lives of Peter and Lydia Christison who arrived in Wellington in 1842 on the `Clifton'. Peter worked there as a baker before he left for the Californian goldfields in 1850, and the next 30 years were spent in the pursuit of gold there and in New Zealand Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Published guide available. Photograph of Peter and Lydia Christison

Date: [1975-1980]

From: Hill, Irene Faye, 1923-2014: Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7872-6

Description: Inward and outward correspondence, clippings and other material relating to Hill's interest in preventing damage to the dendroglyphs on the Chatham Islands Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1939-1948

From: Horsman, John Irvin, 1925-1993: Photograph albums, chiefly relating to his world travels as a radio officer for the merchant navy

Reference: PA1-f-312

Description: An album of four parts compiled by John Horsman, chiefly relating to his interests and recreational activites during his time as a teacher at Kawhia School (1946-47) and at Upper River Road School, Ngamatea (1947-48), and during his tertiary study in 1948. Most images taken by Horsman between 1946-1948. Some postcard images are taken by unidentified photographer(s). Each image has a caption on the album page; some images are also captioned on the reverse. - First set of images is titled 'Photographs taken at Kawhia while teaching at Kawhia School 1946-1947'. Most images show landscapes around Kawhia harbour and surrounding environs. Includes images of Kawhia Methodist Memorial Church, Kawhia show day 1946, Hill's bach, Maketu Pa, Waiharakeke school, Puti bridge, Miss Price's car, and Maori pupils of Kawhia school of 'P4 S1 1946'. Images include small number of postcards views of Kawhia township dated by Horsman as 1946-1947. This set of images is prefaced by 16 pages of handwritten essays [probably written by a school pupil] titled 'Some incidents in the history of Kawhia during the Maori occupation of her port', and 1939 newspaper clippings relating to the carving by Tamati Herangi and Konui Maru at Maketu Pa. - Second set of images is titled 'Cycle trip from Auckland to Wellington Christmas Holiday 1946 via Main Trunk, Napier, Lake Taupo'. Includes images of landscapes, buildings and street scenes taken at National Park, Mount Ruapheu, Hutt Road near Wellington, Manawatu River, and Napier. No images of the bicycle appear. - Third set of images is titled 'Photogaphs taken at Ngamatea while teaching at the Upper River Road School 1947-1948'. Images show scenes on the Whangaehu River, including Small Creek, Polson's bridge, and Aranui bridge. Images also show buildings at Ngamatea, farm scenes, snow scenes (dated September 1947), road scenes (featuring an Austin car), and local personalities, including Darkie Winterburn, Eric Hine, Ted Wilson, Andrew Hine, and Guy Gibson. Includes images of the Ngamatea school pupils of 1947; David Hine, Colin Greenough, Mary Greenough, Royce Gibson, Selwyn Laurence, Peter Mann, Barbara Hine, Diana Hine, and Shirley Mansell. - Fourth set of images is titled 'Photographs taken while preparing thesis in economic history 1948'. This set comprises smaller groups showing views in the Bay of Islands, Auckland Region, farm scenes, and family scenes. Images show historic buildings and sites related to early colonial settlement in the Bay of Islands, Northland, and Auckland Region, including the Treaty House, Waitangi; Stone Store, Kerikeri; Pompallier House, Taurere Church, and Custom House, Russell; and the Orongo Bay home of an early American consul. Also includes images of Auckland City and harbour taken in 1948, including panoramic collages of Auckland harbour, the Devonport ferry boats 'Kestrel' and 'Albatross', various domestic architectural houses, and a zoo polar bear. Includes an Automobile Association map of the Bay of Islands. Includes farm scenes taken in Gordon, Waiorongomai, Waihou River, and Wharepoa. Also includes images of family members, including baby Elizabeth Horsman. -Includes loose prints of various scenes, including the Peria Hills school team on parade on an inter-school sports day. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Plain cardboard cover with black ties, 39.5x25cm

Date: [18--?-1927]

From: Cowan, James, 1870-1943 : Papers

Reference: fMS-Papers-11310-28

Description: Newspaper clippings relating to National Parks in New Zealand including the Tongariro district and the West Coast of the South Island. Topics include Raureka and greenstone and the Ngau-taringa rite which is a spiritual ceremony. Arrangement: Papers in this folder were a part of 45 in the preliminary list Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1800

Reference: MapColl-832.16gbbd/[18-?]/Acc.694

Description: Shows sections and names of Maori owners Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Coloured map, 92 x 94 cm. Scale: 1:7 920