Places

Date: 1800-1816, 1835, 1869, 1896

From: Kidman, Fiona Judith (Dame), 1940- : Papers

Reference: fMS-Papers-2

Description: Contains: a list of the children of Neil Small, 1800-1816; the marriage certificate for Frederick Small, wright, of Glasgow and Euphemia Carnachan, residing in Wigtown, on 14 Aug 1835 at Wigtown; copy of the register of marriage for Neil Small, farmer, and Margaret Sutherland, on 8 Oct 1969 at Lyall Bay, Wellington; copy of the register of marriage for Alexander Robert Small, farmer, of Upper Tutaenui, and Elizabeth Mary Ann Stewart, of Turakina, in the district of Marton Rangatikei, 16 Nov 1896 Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts completed in ms

Date: [1980-1984]

From: Dakin, James Campbell, 1908-2005 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-8222

Description: Index cards compiled by Dakin during his research into his unpublished article, `The working-class pioneers' (also titled as `The background of the working-class pioneers'; the cards have notes of his records of emigrants from Britain entering Wellington, New Plymouth and Nelson from 1840-1844, from Somerset, Kent, Cornwall, Sussex (Brede), Wiltshire, Dorset, Hampshire (mainly from Alton), Bath and environs, Birmingham, Glasgow and environs, Paisley, Dundee and hinterland including Perth, and miscellaneous places Source of title - Supplied by Library Other - See unpublished articles by Dakin at MS-Papers-2294 and references to their donation in `Turnbull Library record' (1983, p 129, 1984, p110) Quantity: 1 box(es) (A4 box). Physical Description: Holograph Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mr J C Dakin, Thorndon, Wellington, Mar 2005

Date: 1847-1855

By: Bannerman, Jane, 1835?-1923

Reference: qMS-0131

Description: Undated reminiscences of emigrating to New Zealand with her family by Jane Bannerman. Jane was twelve at the time of the journey. Reminiscences describe voyage on the Philip Laing, parting with friends and relatives in Glasgow and life in Otago including a description of the house in Dunedin the family lived in and in particular the kitchen. Quantity: 1 volume(s).

Date: 1879 [nd]

By: Clarke, William, 1854?-1918

Reference: MS-Papers-11495

Description: Diary transcription is a very full account of Clarke's voyage aboard the `Invercargill' from Glasgow, Scotland to Port Chalmers, Otago, 27 Jun-1 Oct 1879. Clarke comments on shipboard life, changing weather patterns and the progress of the ship. Diary commences with Clarke narrating his departure from Derry City to Greenock and onto Glasgow. Describes his stay of seven days in Glasgow before the vessel sailed on 4 Jul. Arrival in Port Chalmers was on 27 Sep with disembarkation on 29 Sep. Clarke provides a detailed description of his surroundings in Port Chalmers and Dunedin, and comments on looking for work and the activities of some of his fellow passengers. Diary finishes 1 Oct 1879. Accompanying material - Folder also contains biographical note relating to William Clarke and a printout from the Otago Daily Times of the arrival of the `Invercargill' in Port Chambers on 27 Sep 1879. Source of title - Transcribed from item Clarke emigrated to New Zealand from Newtownstewart, Ireland in 1879. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (copy) Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mr M Pirie, Wellington, Jun 2013

Date: [1970-1980]

From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection

Reference: 85-080-10/11

Description: Also includes brochures relating to ACC and self-employment Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1839-1874, [n d]

From: McLean family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0995

Description: Papers mainly concerning land; includes draft agreement with John Branks, farmer of Wellington, 1847; correspondence with Douglas Collins (brother-in-law) re land transactions, 1849-1850; draft agreement with Charles Nicol, baker of Wanganui, 1853; lease agreement with John Gerse, 1858; agreement with Benjamin Reeves of Porirua, 1860; document re appointment of John Elisha Smith as Deputy Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages for District of Wellington, with Strang as his deputy, 1859; lease agreement with John Glover, carter of Wanganui re land at Wanganui, 1865; copy of deed with John Lockhart, confectioner of Wanganui re land at Wanganui, 1866; letter from Colonial Secretary's Office granting a pension to Strang on his retirement, 1868. Two accounts for goods purchased in Glasgow before departure for New Zealand, one being for a large quantity of shoes, mainly for Mrs and Miss Strang, 1839. Copies of wills made by Strang in 1848 and 1867; papers re his estate, etc, 1874 Account for the funeral of Strang's wife, Susan who died in Dec 1851. Quantity: 1 folder(s).