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Date: 1860-1867, 1962, 1972

By: Shand, Alexander, 1840-1910; Daymond, Henry Tengi, 1886-1964; Morison, Spratt, Morison and Taylor (Firm); Love, Makere Rangiatea Ralph (Sir), 1907-1994; Langdale, John Harper, 1913-1992

Reference: MSY-8146

Description: Handwritten letter book mostly in Te Reo Maori relating to land, people and farming on the Chatham Islands. Some of the correspondence relates to boundaries and owners of the Wharekauri Block and Waiteki [Waitangi]. Some of the correspondents include Toenga Te Poki (Te Ati Awa), Te Hana (Maori for Shand), Wiremu Kingi, and Kawana Kerei (Governor Grey). There are handwritten notes and annotations at the front and the back of the book. The letters are written in a ledger book. There are 28 pages of content in the front of the book, and 9 pages towards the back. There are two typed translations of two of the letters, both addressed to Governor Grey. One of these is by Toenga Te Poki, and was written from Waiteki [Waitangi], on the 5th April 1867. It names boundaries for land and includes a list of names. The other translated letter is also by Toenga Te Poki, written on 6th April 1867, from Waitangi which discusses land boundaries beginning at Motara. Language - Mostly in Te Reo Maori, with some Moriori words Language - Some notes and documents in English Source of title - Supplied by Library. Creator's name supplied by donor. Arrangement: Typed translations of two letters were tipped in towards the back of the volume. These are now in acid free paper in the front of the volume. They relate to letters which appear after the 'Y-Z' page of the letter book, dated 5 Aperira/5th April 1867, and 6 Aperira/6th April 1867 (both written at Waiteki/Waitangi). Contextual notes tipped into the book and some annotations give some historical information including: "Henry Daymond. Diary of Toenga Te Poki. Containing copy of letter to the Govr Sir G Grey setting out the boundaries and owners of the Wharekauri Block, Chatham Islands. Papers of Henry Daymond, Chatham Islands c/- Morison, Spratt, Morison & Taylor. Solicitors. Wellington. Handed to us in conclusion with proposed further action re: interest of J & W Daymond in Wharekauri Block as affected by claim of descendants of Wi Te Tahuhu". Wi Tahuhu died in Oct 1897. Husband of Whakamae. See court case (Star, 1 Aug 1902, p4). Other notes say "This diary was being thrown out of a solicitor's office (Morison & Taylor Co.) as scrap on a shift was retrieved by me for personal reasons. Ralph Love (16/8/62)" and "To John Langdale. A Pitt Island Lang. at Whenua. Kia ora. Ralph Love. Aug 1972". Quantity: 1 volume(s). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Leather bound album, 32.5cm x 22.5 cm Provenance: Owned by Henry Daymond who handed it to Morison, Spratt, Morison & Taylor (Solicitors of Wellington) during a court case. Ralph Love (of Te Ati Awa descent) claimed it from Morison & Taylor Co when it was nearly disposed of during a shift in 1962. Love then passed it on to John Langdale in 1972. Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Richard Langdale, Lower Hutt, 2014.

Date: 21 Aug 1863

From: Grey, George (Sir), 1812-1898: Maori manuscripts

Reference: MSY-2145

Description: Contains the whakapapa and history of Chatham Islands in Ngati Awa and Moriori (Maruiwi) dialects Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Mss (photocopies)

Date: [1859-1902], 2003

By: Davis, William, 1879-1962

Reference: MS-Group-0184

Description: The papers mainly comprise whakapapa and census material relating to both Moriori and Maori residing in the Chatham Islands. They were bequeathed to Davis by various Moriori elders. In addition to these original documents Mr Davis helped facilitate translations of the documents and he donated a copy of these translations, which have been done by Lyndsay Head. Source of title - Supplied Bill Davis grew up in the Chatham Islands and was of Moriori descent Quantity: 7 folder(s). 1 volume(s). 0.08 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, printed matter and photocopies Provenance: Donor is the son of Bill Davis. The papers were bequeathed to Bill Davis by various Moriori elders.

Date: 1979-1982

From: Dossier on Te Kooti Rikirangi Te Turuki

Reference: MS-Papers-9587-02

Description: This volume is about the Tohunga Toiroa and his predictions about Te Kooti. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (53 pages). Physical Description: Typescript and photocopies

Date: 1873-1876

From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0189-B040

Description: Contains a list of owners of blocks of land in the Wanganui district, and a number of narratives about; significant events in the history of Ngati Kahungunu, Moriori settlement on the Chatham Islands, events in Hawaiki and subsequent migrations and settlements, the burning of the Te Arawa canoe, and conflicts in the 1820s and 1830s involving Ngati Kahungunu, Ngati Porou, Ngapuhi, Rangitane, Ngati Tuwharetoa, Ngati Toa, Ngati Raukawa and Te Ati Awa Physical Description: ¼ maroon black boards, 33 cm., vol numbered 26

Date: 1889

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-170

Description: Title says `The Moriori genealogy given by Minarapa Tamahiwaki, an old priest now (1889) dead'. Possibly in John White's hand writing. See `The Moriori people of the Chatham Islands' (Memoirs of the Polynesian Society II) by A Shand, p 52-53. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (2 leaves).

Date: [ca 1868]

From: Mair, Gilbert, 1843-1923 : Papers

By: Mair, Gilbert, 1843-1923

Reference: MS-Papers-0092-65

Description: Black covered volume has `na Tamihana' (by Tamihana) on inside front cover, it also has Gilbert Mair's signature. This is a book of karakia (prayers) in Maori. The second volume is unsigned. It is dated on the second page July 18 1865. This contains information about the Chatham Islands and includes census figures, and lists of names etc. Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s) (2 volumes). Physical Description: Mss

Date: 1891

By: Haxton, Betty, active 2004

Reference: PAColl-8067

Description: A portrait of the Moriori chief Tapu Hirawana Maitarawai and his wife Rohana, taken in 1891 by an unknown photographer. They are standing at the door of a wooden house with a thatched roof. Dated from negative 1/2-020706-F, another example of the same image. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Toned gelatin silver print 10.3 x 7.4 cm Provenance: Photograph previously in the possession of the Jaques family of Te Ore Ore, Masterton. It is thought to have been sent to them by a friend who was a teacher on the Chatham Islands, ca World War 1.

Date: 1890 - 1899

From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0189-104

Description: Contains whakapapa from Ngati Awa, Ngati Kahungunu, Ngati Porou and Wairarapa; also contains detailed information about the Takitimu canoe and its crew; waiata , karakia; notes about the settlement of the South Island by various iwi with extensive information about Kai Tahu; notes about native dogs, and narratives about the Ngati Kahungunu ancestor Maahu as well as nineteenth century tribal conflicts. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (1 volume). Physical Description: Mss Black exercise book

Date: 1948

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

Reference: 77-014-1/03

Description: "Record list. Otago tour" written on folder. Contents includes a comprehensive list of the interviews that Leo Fowler conducted during his tour of Otago in 1948. Topics include early settler history, including Maori, Pakeha and Chinese history. Some of the interviews were conducted in Maori, so will be a good resource for Kai Tahu language research [full transcripts are not present here but does include a summary of topics spoken about in the recordings]. Includes information about mahinga kai or food gathering practices, rock art, early farming history, sheep rustling and bushrangers. Language - References to Maori language recordings Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [ca 1888]-1907

By: Foster, Alexander Mouat, 1830-1916; Foster, Constance Emily Oliver, 1867-1945

Reference: PA1-o-1858

Description: Photograph album of images taken on the Chatham Islands circa 1898 to 1902 and compiled in circa 1907. At least three of the images were taken by Constance Foster (see CF on these images). Other images may have been taken by Alexander Foster and are inscribed with information regarding the print. - Images show scenes on the islands including unidentified people, landscapes (mainly coast and bush scenes), buildings, plants, and animals and all are inscribed with information regarding what is seen in the print. - Contains images of: unidentified family group at Ohinemama homestead with creeper covering building; the homestead Wharekauri and scenes from the farm including paddocks, long nosed gate, stone wall, a shed constructed of punga logs, a bush camp, and a family portrait with flax and bush in the background); the wharf at Waitangi with eroded hills in the background; the public school at Te One as well as nearby houses in the town, lagoon, paddocks, and two boys resting alongside a track through the bush; the interior and exterior of St Augustine's Church; Waitangi Pa; Mairangi Pa; and a house and [marae?] at Wairua - Images of natural environment include rock formations and coast at Hukarangi, the boat harbour at Pitt Island, River Nairn, bush track at Otamatea, Maungatukuriwa with unidentified people on the riverbank, basaltic columns at Ohira and Ouenga, Otemapu falls and pool, and Matakatau Falls. Album also contains an image of Chatham Island Lilies, children maypole dancing, and W Dix's bullock team. The latter image includes young boys hanging around, a dog, a river, bush, [and Mr Dix?]). Other - Source of descriptive information - Information regarding collection provided by vendor. Accompanying information - Loose envelope inside the album with notes reading : Photographs. Chatham Islands. Rev R A Chudleigh & alia. West Parley. Wimborne. G M N & Bett[ra?] N. WP: N F C: Dolly Eth: Do-gk: Mu. Title supplied by Library. Inscriptions: Backing board recto - March 14 1907. To [Lucy?] From her loving brother Jack. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Photograph album with marroon leather and pebbled brown cloth boards (25 x 20cm) containing silver gelatin photoprints Provenance: Purchase, 2014. Had been in the collection of the vendor for the past 10 years. Possibly owned by the Lanauze or La Nauze family. Processing information: Minor edit to Scope and Contents and update of Name authorit records of associated photographers following researcher enquiry, 19 Septermber 2022.