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Date: 1844 - 1890

By: Merrett, Joseph Jenner, 1815-1854; Star Steam Printing Company; Brett, Henry, 1843-1927; Keesing, G S (Mr), active 1960s

Reference: D-001-009-a

Description: Extensive view of a plain with volcanic cones in the background, including Mount Hobson and Mount Eden, showing a feast given by Waikato Chiefs in 1844, attended by about 4000 Maori and many Pakeha. A 400 yard-long shed is in the background and Governor Fitzroy is shown visiting the scene with many other Pakeha on 11 May 1844. Features and incidents are numbered and described below the work. A haka is being performed on the right for Fitzroy, Sheppard (the colonial Treasurer) and William Swainson (the Attorney General). Tribal groups are named as Ngatihaua, Ngatikoroki, Ngatimahuta, Ngatiwhatua, Ngatikoura and Ngatiruru and the plain is covered with large numbers of people, the majority Maori. A lithograph presented with Brett's Almanac for 1890, which is derived from an earlier lithograph published by Samuel Augustus Tegg in 1845, which in turn is after an original watercolour of the event made in 1844 by J. J. Merrett in the Hocken Library. This copy lacks a printed inscription on the recto of copy D-001-009 "Presented with Brett's Almanac for 1890" Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph in two tints 220 x 840 mm on sheet 285 x 890 mm Provenance: Donation: G S Keesing

Date: 1844 - 1890 - 1969

By: Merrett, Joseph Jenner, 1815-1854; Star Steam Printing Company; Brett, Henry, 1843-1927; Heritage Fine Prints; Wilson & Horton (Firm)

Reference: D-001-023

Description: Extensive view of a plain with volcanic cones in the background, including Mount Hobson and Mount Eden, showing a feast given by Waikato Chiefs in 1844, attended by about 4000 Maori and many Pakeha. A 400 yard-long shed is in the background and Governor Fitzroy is shown visiting the scene with many other Pakeha. Features and incidents are numbered and described below the work. A haka is being performed on the right for Fitzroy, Sheppard (the colonial Treasurer) and William Swainson (the Attorney General). Tribal groups are named as Ngatihaua, Ngatikoroki, Ngatimahuta, Ngatiwhatua, Ngatikoura and Ngatiruru and the plain is covered with large numbers of people, the majority Maori. A 1969 photomechanical reproduction, taken from a lithograph presented with Brett's Almanac for 1890, which is derived from an earlier lithograph published by Samuel Augustus Tegg in 1845, which in turn is after an original watercolour of the event made in 1844 by J. J. Merrett in the Hocken Library. Print no 142 of an edition of 1000 Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph of tinted lithograph in two colours 205 x 794 mm (image) on sheet 293 x 876 mm

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: 1899-1911

From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0189-118

Description: Contains songs and genealogies from various sources including Ngapuhi and Ngati Whatua. Also includes karakia, nga waiata tangi and nga purakau. The end page is stamped with the seal `Komiti Otane Nuiarangi hiiri' (sealed Tanenuiarangi Committee) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holograph

Date: 1844 - 1890 - 1969

By: Merrett, Joseph Jenner, 1815-1854; Star Steam Printing Company; Brett, Henry, 1843-1927; Heritage Fine Prints; Wilson & Horton (Firm); New Zealand. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Manatū Aorere

Reference: D-001-023-a

Description: Extensive view of a plain with volcanic cones in the background, including Mount Hobson and Mount Eden, showing a feast given by Waikato Chiefs in 1844, attended by about 4000 Maori and many Pakeha. A 400 yard-long shed is in the background and Governor Fitzroy is shown visiting the scene with many other Pakeha. Features and incidents are numbered and described below the work. A haka is being performed on the right for Fitzroy, Sheppard (the colonial Treasurer) and William Swainson (the Attorney General). Tribal groups are named as Ngatihaua, Ngatikoroki, Ngatimahuta, Ngatiwhatua, Ngatikoura and Ngatiruru and the plain is covered with large numbers of people, the majority Maori. A 1969 photomechanical reproduction, taken from a lithograph presented with Brett's Almanac for 1890, which is derived from an earlier lithograph published by Samuel Augustus Tegg in 1845, which in turn is after an original watercolour of the event made in 1844 by J. J. Merrett in the Hocken Library. Print no 221 of an edition of 1000 Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph of tinted lithograph in two colours 205 x 794 mm (image) on sheet 293 x 876 mm Provenance: Donation: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Wellington, July 1994

Date: 1892, 1897-1920

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-276

Description: The letters from Tuta Tamata deal with various questions put by Smith to Tamati; the letters from Hare Hongi contain the whakapapa of pre-Hawaiki settlers in New Zealand, Maori vocabulary, laments, and notes about fake clairvoyants; the letters from Hone Mohi Tawhai contain information about Polynesian Society business, the whakapapa and traditional history of Northern tribes, details about Hawaiki placenames in the Taitokerau area, and information about the Ngati Awa occupation of the Taitokerau. In addition there are letters from H E Thom, 1919 (2); and letters to and from George M Thomson 1915 (3). Quantity: 1 folder(s) (29 pieces).

Date: 1875, 1893-1907

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-266

Description: Comprises letters from F E Maning (1) 1875, to and from C E Maxwell (7) 1895-1901, Edward E Morris (1) 1896, Charles Murray (2) 1892, and nine Maori letters from Hoani Nahe, Eruera Hohepa, Taurua Minarapa, Heni Te Rau o te Rangi, Hone Wetere 1893-1909. The Maori letters concern Polynesian Society business and activities, information about the origins of Ngati Maru and Ngati Paoa, the collection of whakapapa, the inspection of old pa sites, the Maori division of time, the activities of Te Whiti and Tohu at Parihaka, and accounts of the migration to the Wellington area by Ngati Toa, Ngati Raukawa and Te Ati Awa. Also contains 3 letters written in the hand of Heni Te Rau about her mothers famous swim from Kapiti Island (during the battle of Waiorua, 1824), and other family information; and information by Minarapa about the birth of the prophet Te Whiti o Rongomai. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (20 pieces).