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Date: 1959-1976

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

Reference: 77-014-1/19A

Description: Papers relating to Maoritanga including research papers, articles, correspondence and stories. Includes whakatauki (proverbs), a poem/song called "The Song of Maoritanga," an article about Maori education and educators' attitudes to the cultural heritage of Maori youth, a Maori Land Court interim decision on Raharuhi Rukupo delivered at Gisborne 19 Sep 1975, some notes about moemoea (dreams) and their interpretation within the Maori culture, an article by Fowler titled "The teaching of Maori in schools," papers relating to the significance of tukutuku patterns for Ngati Porou and other articles relating to various topics including Wharepuni [sleeping houses], a Maori almanac (re: fishing and planting), a draft story of "The taniwha of Tuparoa" and some loose papers relating to Fowler's autobiography. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1944-1947

From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0314

Description: File 115 - Contains a file regarding the station including accounts, minutes, logs and receipts Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts

Date: 1932-1947

From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0510

Description: Contains notes regarding various meeting houses, including Ratana Hall. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts

Date: 1960 - 1969

From: [Programmes and ephemera relating to boxing, boxers].

By: Wellington Boxing Association

Reference: Eph-A-BOXING-1960s

Description: Includes: 1960s: Canterbury Boxing Association. Itinerary card, NZ Junior Boxing Championships 1960: Boxing tournament (Main fight Mosese Varasikete v Sonny Pehi). Athletic Park, 27 February 1960. Programme. 1962: New Zealand Amateur Boxing Championships. YMCA Stadium, Gisborne, 10-12 September 1962. Programme 1963: New Zealand Amateur Boxing Championships. Canterbury Court Stadium Christchurch, 23-25 September 1963. Official programme 1964: 52nd New Zealand Amateur Boxing Championships. Town Hall Wellington, 28-30 September 1964. Souvenir programme (Front cover shows Wally Coe, NZ and British Empire Welter Champion; inside are brief notes on 1963 winners: Bill Kini, Bruce Johnstone, Tommy Dunn, Murray Emmerson, Wally Coe, Brian Maunsell, Manoel Santos, Turori George, John Wills and Brian Kendall) 1968: Manawatu Boxing Association presents the New Zealand Senior Amateur Boxing Championships 1968. Izadium, Fitzherbert Avenue Palmerston North, 23-25 September 1968. Programme Quantity: 1 folder(s) 5 programmes; 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset prints, sizes varying around 297 x 210 mm. Provenance: Some programmes donated by Boxing New Zealand in 2007. Transfers: Material from the same provenance is housed at MS-Group-1563..

Date: 1940

From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0241

Description: File - 46 Contains letters, accounts and printed matter regarding the East Coast Trust Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescript and printed matter

Date: [ca 1874-1944] (1953)]

By: Major, John Edwin, 1859-1954

Reference: qMS-1232

Description: Accounts of life in Wellington, Manawatu, Gisborne and Taranaki, and many political recollections and comments. There is a chapter on old-time racing, including the days before the book-maker was banned. There are also references to visiting celebrities, among them Mark Twain, Frank Bullen and Paderewski, and memories of many theatrical shows. Included is a summary of the career of the late Henry Hayward, a pioneer in cinema entertainment in NZ. Source of title - Transcribed He was a store-keeper, law clerk and land agent; member of Parliament for Hawera for six years; mayor of Hawera for thirteen years and member of other local bodies in Taranaki. He was a noted runner; played Rugby football for these provinces; and as owner and spectator was keenly interested in horse-riding. He was one of the founders of a number of clubs and societies, including the Philatelic Society and the Polynesian Society. He was also a friend of the Maori and a student of his culture Quantity: 1 volume(s) (273 leaves). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (26 cm; blue linen)

Date: 12 Apr 1975

By: Fox, Charles Elliot (Rev), 1878-1977

Reference: OHColl-0037/1

Description: Charles Elliot Fox came to New Zealand in 1884, where his father served as an Anglican minister in Gisborne. Recalls his childhood in Gisborne; the Tarawera eruption and his mother's death from tuberculosis on the night of the eruption, the possibility of a visit of Te Kooti to Gisborne; attending Napier High School and memories of Te Aute; his study of Greek and Latin and playing cricket and rugby. Discusses attending St John's College, Auckland and pranks played. Describes walking from Napier to Wellington. Comments on the bush around Norsewood and Woodville and Napier before the earthquake. Recalls listening to William Colenso's sermons, and boyhood friendship with Percy Spiller. Describes Samuel and Leonard Williams. Recalls his early interest in Melanesia. Describes time as a headmaster on San Cristobal and experiences with local headhunters. Comments on this practice in relation to weapons supplied by the British. Describes dressing as a Melanesian while living in the islands and preaching sermons in eight languages. Talks about his compilation of a language dictionary and publication of a book on the area. Mentions Bishop Patteson. Comments on colonial government, the Christian mission in the islands and the future of the Solomon Islands. Venue - Waipukarau Interviewer(s) - June Starke Interviewer(s) - Athol Williams Venue - Woburn Hospital, Waipukarau Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-000269 Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 folder(s) - handwritten abstract. 1 interview(s). 45 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-7230.

Date: 1957-1974

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

Reference: 77-014-3/09B

Description: Story drafts, research papers, precis of radio recordings and correspondence. Includes notes on whaling, articles by Leo Fowler on Te Kooti, Polynesian festival, and manuscripts of "Bethlehem on Paekak," "The taniwha of Tuparoa" and "In the beginning was darkness". Includes a copy of a letter from Fowler to H Te Kani Te Ua regarding Hinematioro, and the precis of radio recordings are relating to Te Kaha and Rotorua. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1910

By: Jones, Priscilla, active 1994-1995

Reference: PAColl-4193

Description: Masterton Post Office opening day, J R Redstone's coaches, Gisborne, and house team at Waikaremoana power scheme Quantity: 3 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1885

From: Dillberg, Gustaf, 1858-1934 :[New Zealand sketchbook. 1879-1887]

Reference: E-085-015

Description: Two views on one page. The upper view shows a pond with a fence and several houses in the middle distance. 'Pines' inscribed on the trees behind the houses, and 'Mrs Jarvis, Richmond' in the sky are to the right. The lower view is of Gisborne from the sea, with port area, houses and hills behind visible. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Pencil & watercolour, 178 x 254 mm (page size).

Date: 1946-1948

From: New Zealand Seamen's Union : Records

Reference: 80-307-34/06

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

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: 1908

Reference: Eph-A-MUSIC-1908

Description: Includes: Auckland Liedertafel; male chorus of sixty voices. Grand smoke concert tendered to the men of the United States Battleship fleet in the Military Hall, 11 August 1908. Programme. Wright & Jaques. Mr Leo Buckeridge and Miss Hardinge-Maltby's invitation recital, assisted by Mr Stewart Maclean, Mrs Natusch and pupils. St Peters Hall, 16 October 1908. Programme. Clara Butt and Kennerley Rumford. New Zealand tour 1908. Town Hall Wellington, 21 January 1908. Programme (2 copies, one green cover, one white) Clara Butt and Kennerley Rumford. New Zealand tour 1908. Town Hall Wellington, 23 January 1908. Programme. Clara Butt and Kennerley Rumford. New Zealand tour 1908. Town Hall Wellington, 25 January 1908. Programme. Clara Butt and Kennerley Rumford. New Zealand tour 1908.His Majesty's Theatre Christchurch, 29 january 1908. Programme. Clara Butt and Kennerley Rumford. New Zealand tour 1908.Town Hall Wellington, 3 March 1908. Programme (2 copies - 1 grey cover, one white) The Cherniavski concerts. British Empire tour 1908. Mr Edward Branscombe presents Leo, Jan and Mischel Cherniavski in a series of concert recitals, assisted by Madame Marie Hooton (contralto) and Mr Percival Driver (baritone); Mr Nigel Brock (manager). Booklet with photographic portraits. Town Hall Wellington. The Cherniavski concerts. Mr Edward Branscombe presents Leo, Jan and Mischel Cherniavski, assisted by Madame Marie Hooton and Mr Percival Driver. Programme (folded pamphlet) Dunedin Orchestral Society, hon conductor Mr James Coombs. Second concert, twenty-first season. Garrison Hall, 18 June [1908]. Programme Gisborne Orchestral Society. 1st subscription concert. His Majesty's Theatre Gisborne, 14 July 1908. Programme. Gisborne Orchestral Society. Second subscription concert. His Majesty's Theatre, 6 october 1908. Programme. Mark Hambourg. His Majesty's Theatre Christchurch, 26-30 October 1908. Programme. Wellington Choral Society. Handel's "Messiah". Town Hall, 4 December 1908. Programme. Wellington Musical Union. First subscription concert. "The golden legend" (Sir Arthur Sullivan). With Rosina Buckman, Mrs Barber, Mr E J Hill, Mr John Prouse, Mr F Laycock. Town Hall, 19 June 1908. Programme and book of words (2 copies) Wellington Musical Union. Second subscription concert. "Faust" (Gounod). With Charles Saunders, Rosina Buckman, Hamilton Hodges, P Hockley, Mrs F P Wilson, F Laycock. Town Hall, 17 August 1908. Programme and book of words. Wellington Musical Union. Third subscription concert. "The revenge" (Sir Charles Villiers Stanford). With Mr Charles H Stephens and Miss Phoebe Parsons. Town Hall, 27 October 1908. Programme and book of words Mrs Charles Willeby, who will interpret the songs of her husband, Charles Willeby, the famous English composer (With pianists Madoleine Webbe, Gertrude Spooner, violinist Peggy Bain). Choral Hall [Auckland], 14 December 1908. Programme Quantity: 17 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Printed programmes, up to octavo size, some illustrated. Provenance: Some programmes donated by E Speden 1995; J Barsby 1989, P Jesson 1996.

Date: 1885

From: Dillberg, Gustaf, 1858-1934 :[New Zealand sketchbook. 1879-1887]

Reference: E-085-038

Description: Several drawings on one page. In the top section is a pencil drawing of a yacht and tall sheds or containers. The next drawing down the page is also pencil, a view of a plain with hills, titled Gate Pah. Below that are sketches of houses and a waterfront. At the bottom right of the page is a watercolour titled Rio Grand Schooner Gisborne, 1882 Other Titles - Gate Pa Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Pencil & watercolour, 178 x 254 mm (page size).

Date: 1954

From: Kendrick, John Lisle, 1922-2013: Interviews, recordings, photographs primarily relating to natural sound recording

Reference: PA12-6530

Description: Castlepoint views include the settlement, the lighthouse, and coastal views. Hills (taipos) near Tapuhi. View of Gisborne Limestone hills near Morere, Northern Hawke's Bay. Morere Springs Scenic Reserve. Meeting house at Nuhaka. Mohaka viaduct. Lake Tutiri. Marine Parade and port, Napier. View of Countryside for the Gentle Annie. View of Wairoa and the river. Maratoto. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 24 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Dye coupler transparencies in cardboard and plastic mounts.

Date: [18--]

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-098

Description: Contains waiata and haka from Ngati Porou and Ngati Kahungunu; contains cosmological notes about the creation of the universe; also contains narrative accounts about various demi-gods including Maui, Tawhaki and Pourangahua (this last account includes details of the fetching of the kumara to New Zealand); also contains an account of the Ngati Kahungunu migration to Heretaunga following conflicts involving Rakaihikuroa Quantity: 1 volume(s).

Date: 1997

By: Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: H-418-001/021

Description: Political cartoons. The Auckland Blues win Super-12 game. As Jenny Shipley and Helen Clark soar in the opinion polls Jim Bolger considers a sex-change. Tim Shadbolt becomes deputy leader of the Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party. Tuku Morgan is accused of seeking a fee for an exclusive interview with the media. Public opinion on Tuku Morgan's behaviour. Maori bashing continues over Tuku Morgan, as Maori hit themselves and ask why he just doesn't resign. Maori occupy land in Waiouru during winter as temperatures hit a low. They are protesting against the wild horse mustering? Winston Peter's accepts Tuku Morgan's apology and assumes the moral high ground. International study shows kiwi kids poor at maths but good at bullying. Bob Jones suggests that the Beehive be dynamited. A look at genetic makeup in terms of race. Comment on teacher inaction over bullying in school play grounds. Jim Bolger comments on a meeting between National Party and New Zealand First MPs held in his home. Buyer beware - used car importers rip people off. Comment on what iwi-based Treaty settlements mean to many Maori. The International Rugby Board (IRB) threatens to clamp down on New Zealand style rugby. The law forbids the rich and the poor from living in shoddy housing that leads to unneccesary fires and death. School leaving age kept at 16. Winston Peters finds himself on a high-wire with pressures all around him like, 'fiscal restraint', 'Maori hopes', 'social spending' and 'NZ First's last chance'. Winston Peters goes off to Hong Kong leaving Jim Bolger and Bill Birch defending the budget. Winston Peters at the handover of Hong Kong to China, continues to warn about the Asian take over. Quantity: 21 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

Date: 1844-1845, 1868

From: Wilson family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5512-16

Description: Four letters from James Stack to Wilson written from Waiapu and East Cape (1844-1845) and from London (1868) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [Between 1948 and 1958]

From: McWhannell, Rhoda, 1898-1996: Diaries, journals and photographs, particularly relating to forestry, farming and domestic life at Ōhaupō

Reference: PA1-o-562

Description: Album of photographs of family and friends probably taken by Rhoda McWhannell. They include a sequence at the beginning of the wedding of Brian Stewart Geddes, and Audrey Marion (nee Hopkins), on 14th May 1945. Their family, especially their daughters Elizabeth Anne, and Jane Margaret, are photographed as babies, and as they grow. Scenic views include the Gisborne region; and Kawau Island, with a large group in Mr McDowell's party, deep-sea fishing from a launch, showing their catch of hapuka A group of women from the Women's War service Auxiliary at Katikati are seen in two images; and a meeting house at Katikati. The last few images show the nursery at Rozel, where Frederick and Rhoda McWhannell developed eucalyptus seedings for forestry. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with maroon cover, entitled `Photographs'; 16.5 x 24.5 cm

Date: [1769-1958]

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

Reference: 77-014-5/12

Description: Papers relating to Maori history including whakapapa, waiata and correspondence relating to Fowler's novel 'Brown Conflict'. Also includes a copy of typescript `The Storehouse of Hine-mati-oro' also known as 'Te Rakau Tamatea Reke' (p.1 & 4 only); several East Coast genealogies or whakapapa relating to Te Kooti Riki Rangi, Ngati Ira and Ngati Porou. Also an article: `On some Maori place names'; and an outline for `The Road to Whangara'. Also includes a 5 page manuscript [written in an unknown hand] of various versions of the Ngati Kahungunu oriori 'Pinepine te kura', one version is attributed to Te Kooti Rikirangi. Language - Some material in Maori including whakapapa and waiata Quantity: 1 folder(s).