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Date: 1840-1854 (1960)

By: Marshall, Mary Frederica, 1826-1854

Reference: qMS-1337-1339

Description: Letters deal mainly with social and political events in and around Wellington and Hutt Valley Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 3 volume(s). 0.06 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (28 cm; red linen) Finding Aids: Index at qMS-1340-1343.

Date: 1960, 1993-1998

By: Lash, Max D, active 1940-1997

Reference: MS-Group-0875

Description: Papers relating to Edwin and Ann White who settled in Waimea South, Nelson Also comprises corrected account of E Ireland's family history (qMS-1040), and Palmer family history, `The Palmer family of Milton Malzar' by Lash, in which he describes the history of the family before emigration, their voyage to New Zealand on the `Olympus' and their arrival in Nelson in 1842 and subsequent settling in Waimea East. Also copy of an article in an English newspaper written by Edwin White describing his experiences as an immigrant to New Zealand. Source of title - Supplied Relationship complexity - Another copy of E Ireland's `Family history' at qMS-1040 Quantity: 3 folder(s). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph, mss, typescripts and printed matter (photocopies)

Date: 1841-1854, 1935-1936 - [1Ca 1950s]

By: Webb, George Hannam, 1929-2007

Reference: MS-Group-1490

Description: Papers relating to Samuel Stephens, a surveyor for the New Zealand Company in Nelson. Includes journals and diaries kept by him, letters to his family back in England which describe his life in New Zealand, research material collected about Stephens' life including copies of his death notice, survey maps and pages from the `Nelson Examiner', transcripts of diaries and journals, and photographs of his grave. The journals have details of his voyage to New Zealand from England on the `Whitby' in 1841, of his daily life as a settler in Nelson, on the weather, agriculture and horticulture. He includes sketches of plants and listings of the plants and weather conditions. Quantity: 9 volume(s). 8 folder(s). 0.08 Linear Metres. Transfers: Collection as a whole received into Manuscripts and Archives March 2006; material transferred to the Published Collection, Ephemera Collection and the Cartographic Collection..

Date: 1841-1844, 1844-1852, 1852-1854, 1935-1936

By: Stephens, Samuel, 1803-1855

Reference: MS-2053-2055

Description: Journals kept by Stephens which include a biographical sketch by his nephew, J Edmund Clark (ppi-ii of v1, 1935), a note to an extract of 1842 (v3, 1936), and a letter to him from Robert Pattie (1935) re the excerpts (pp846-850, v3), letters from Stephens and Sarah Stephens to his mother and sisters, Anne and Ellen and extracts from his journals. Stephens describes his daily life as a surveyor and settler, events in New Zealand, people he met and other aspects of his working and private life. Each volume has a list of contents and v3 has an index. The pages are numbered chronologically through the three volumes. Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 3 volume(s). 0.05 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (850 leaves, 35 leaves)

Date: 1839-1863

By: Dieffenbach, Johann Karl Ernst, 1811-1855

Reference: MS-Papers-1109

Description: Letters to and from Dieffenbach, including three to his family describing his journey to New Zealand on board the `Tory' and his time at Queen Charlotte Sound. Letters mainly in German, some translated by Dr Gerda Elizabeth Bell (1903-1992). Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 5 folder(s). 0.10 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, manuscripts, typescripts, and printed matter (photocopies).

Date: 1874-1881

By: Edwards, William James, 1857-1930

Reference: MS-0712-0713

Description: Quantity: 2 volume(s). Physical Description: Holographs (various bindings, in phase boxes) Includes diagrams

Date: 1926-1969

By: Goodall, Valentine Charles, 1909-1980; Science Centre & Manawatu Museum

Reference: PAColl-6414

Description: Life and activities at Flock House during the period 1926-1930, and the 1969 Flock House reunion. The collection also includes a copy of "Flockhouse; A history...." by Valentine Charles Goodall published in Palmerston North in 1962 (Keeling & Mundy Ltd), and an exercise book relating to the Flock House reunion of 1969. Arrangement: Slides at PA12-1930 to PA12-1943. Prints on shelves at PAColl-6414-1 Valentine Goodall (1909-1980), came to New Zealand after World War 1 as part of the British Merchant Seamen's scheme for farm training at Flock House. Quantity: 311 b&w original transparency/ies 35mm slides. 2 b&w original photographic print(s). Provenance: Estate of Valentine Goodall.

Date: 1869-1881

By: Phillips, Coleman, 1846-1925

Reference: MS-Papers-6534

Description: Holograph diary and commonplace book kept by Phillips, a young Jewish emigrant in Onehunga, Auckland and Thames, in which he wrote of his coreligionists, his ambition to study law, and life and work as a clerk; notes on his reading; quotes. For 1869-1870 the entries are regular and numerous, thereafter sporadic. Includes three xerox copies. Source of title - Supplied Relationship complexity - See TAPUHI for furtehr papers relating to Coleman Phillips Quantity: 1 volume(s). 2 folder(s). 0.05 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph and photocopies Provenance: It is not known how Dr Phillip came to have the diary.

Date: 13 Nov 1998

From: Tongariro Forest oral history project

By: Glennie, Ian Cedric William, 1937-2002

Reference: OHInt-0425/4

Description: Ian Glennie was born in Gisborne in 1937. Mentions his parents Archibald and Mabel Glennie. Recalls moving to Kakahi and then Taumaranui, where he was educated. Describes being an apprentice electrician before becoming interested in native forests and becoming a Junior Forest Labourer. Recalls working with Austin Kirk who had been in the 28 (Maori) Battalion. Describes the process of appraising trees so that every merchantable tree was measured. Mentions the Dominion Timber Company, Taurewa Sawmill, Kopu's Mill and the Tongariro Timber Company. Discusses bush sense and bush skills including food preparation and hunting. Discusses working with assisted immigrants, including `ten pound Poms' and Dutchmen, and their learning of local rules. Describes becoming a forest foreman for the Forest Service. Lists merchantable tree species. Describes his working tools. Comments on the logging of pristine matai on the eastern shore of Lake Taupo. Recalls his job as Appraisal Officer, shifting to Wellington to become Forest Ranger, moving to Reefton and teaching at the training school, the closure of the training school and becoming Officer in Charge at Whareama Tinui, Karioi and Waimahea (Kaingaroa). Comments on urban life and life in Reefton. Mentions his wife Elsie May and their two sons. Comments on the difference between logging native and exotic forest. Describes becoming District Ranger at Turangi, the discussion about Tongariro as a state forest park and the involvement of the Outdoor Pursuits Centre. Discusses forest fires, hunters clearing land for deer and fire fighting techniques. Recalls becoming Principal Forest Ranger at Head Office and then District Ranger at Gisborne. Describes the East Coast Forestry Project to stop erosion, increase diversity and provide employment. Discusses becoming Assistant conservator of operations at Palmerston North and his reaction to the stopping of logging in the Tongariro Forest. Discusses land use arguments, the Forest Service and Lands and Survey. Discusses the privatisation of the New Zealand Forest Service and its effects. Talks about becoming manager of the Hawkes Bay area until its sale to Carter Holt Harvey. Describes working for Landcorp in Rotorua and becoming a lifestyle farmer in Taumaranui. Comments on visiting indigenous forest at Pureora Forest Park. Interviewer(s) - Jonathan Kennett Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 4 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2958. Colour photo of Ian Glennie

Date: 11 Mar 1998

From: Citizens Advice Bureaux oral history project

By: James, Olivia, active 1976-1998

Reference: OHInt-0443-07

Description: Olivia James gives reasons for becoming involved with Citizens Advice Bureau and recalls joining the training course at Manukau Technical Institute and afterwards joining the Bureau at Otara where there was a shortage of volunteers. Mentions the dawn raids where the Pacific Island people were being woken up by police. Talks about housing and health issues which were important in Otara. Also discusses advocacy issues. Discusses role of Local Authorities in the running of bureau in Auckland and the appointment of supervisors. Recalls being awarded a Churchill Scholarship to undertake a study of the Citizens Advice Bureau in the UK and discusses experiences. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Margot Hart Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-009637 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-3127.

Date: 20 May 2002

From: Otaki oral history project

By: Manz, Arthur Herbert, 1917-; Thorpe, Agnes Anne, 1939-

Reference: OHInt-0673-07

Description: Arthur Herbert Manz was born in Wellington in 1917, and his family moved to Otaki in 1920. Recalls his German grandfather, a cottage weaver, who after the industrial revolution worked in the railway workshops. Recalls his father, a cabinetmaker, who emigrated to New Zealand, worked on the Manawatu Gorge railway construction, helped build the Hutt Park Grand Stand, and toured overseas with the 1905-6 Wellington Bowling Club. Mentions that his father's ethnicity became an issue during World War I, and that his mother was of English descent. Mentions getting pneumonia walking to school, school life, not being able to play football, movies, stores, dances, music and parties. Mentions the tuberculosis sanatorium. Talks about the Otaki Maori Racing Club. Talks about education and training to be a teacher. Mentions beekeeping and the Hautere Defence Rifle Club. Describes a trip to Mount Ruapehu in 1937 in a Model T truck, mentions the conditions of the roads. Recalls joining Royal New Zealand Air Force in 1940 during World War II, and having to request exemptions from the Provisions of the Alien Control Emergency Regulations because of his German nationality. Mentions that his sister worked as a WAAF for five years. Talks about his postings, including Taieri, Wigram, Hobsonville, Waipapakauri, Suva, Florida Island. Mentions he was trained in being a flying instructor, night flying, and Tiger Moths. Talks about returning to teaching after World War II, at Waitohu School, and being principal of the Otaki Health Camp School. Mentions Rangiatea Church being built. Talks about the Otaki Rotary Club, the railway station, rifle clubs, his wife and children, fishing, and leasing land to Chinese growers. Describes the Otaki Brass Band and the people involved in it. Interviewer(s) - Anne Thorpe Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-11054 - 5 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3864. Search dates: 1920 - 1960

Date: 1999 - 2000

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

Reference: H-606

Description: 88 cartoons on social and political issues. The topics include student loans and voting, East Timor violence, Jonah Lomu, NZ elections, politics and rugby, Doug Graham, national pride and rugby, children and television, Pakistan politics, the All Blacks, the Alliance at the elections, compulsory military service advocated by Winston Peters, National/Labour health policies, Max Bradford on university campus and peacekeeping, removal of tariffs, television and the world cup, Helen Clark apparently supporting a Green candidate, Winston Peters and coalition partners, election poll results, meat industry, rugby (France vs NZ), rugby world cup, Winston Peters as political dinosaur, list MPs, Winston Peters's supporters, gay issues in politics, NZ First and election policies, electoral advertising, Labour-Alliance coalition, NZ First sinking, excuses for poor performance in rugby and surgery, the Green party, economic growth and political performance, National's poll results, Russia and Chechen terrorism, similarity between party policies, women in politics, political corruption and immigration, Helen Clark's pre-election confidence, Winston Peters comeback, David Lange's alcoholism, drinking age lowered, Helen Clark and Jim Anderton, slow vote counting, the Mars lander, gender difference in education, Greens in parliament, Winston Peters small majority, minority government, beech logging, opposition media training, Labour defence review, Richard Prebble's loss in Wellington Central electorate, Helen Clark's political style, Titewhai Harawira and marae speaking rights, new cabinet ministers, Jim Anderton and TV sports, the Reserve Bank and the NZ economy, Helen Clark to avoid Waitangi, name suppression in American millionaire cannabis charges, Police Commissioner Doone out, Doone in PM's dept, Shipley on Doone, pension goes up, news readers' salaries, builings on Lambton Harbour, Marion Hobbs and TVNZ, destruction of Grozny, national socialism in Austria, Waitangi Marae in 2000, low wages for medical staff, treaty settlement payouts, Jim Anderton as political dinosaur, TV stars' salaries, the F16 aircraft deal, attacks on TVNZ/Paul Holmes, WINZ, Nandor Tanczos and alcohol in parliament, the Americas Cup, NZ cricket, smoking in Australian cricket team, new broadcasting boss, Helen Clark's popularity. Quantity: 88 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: Bromides, various sizes.

Date: [ca 1869]-1997

By: Arnold, Rollo Davis, 1926-1998

Reference: 99-257

Description: Note books containing research notes from various sources including archives, manuscripts, newspapers, serials and monographs compiled in the course of research for `The Farthest promised land', `New Zealand's burning', `Settler Kaponga' and articles and talks on Australia-New Zealand relations and migration, ca 1900-1910. These note books are accompanied by card indexes providing subject access to their contents; drafts, correspondence and working papers relating to the above monographs and articles; papers relating to children's literature including drafts of published and unpublished children's novels by Arnold including `Bracken block' and `The Freedom of Ariki'; papers relating to education, in particular teachers in the Wellington Education Board district in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries Other Titles - The farthest promised land Other Titles - New Zealand's burning Other Titles - Settler Kaponga Other Titles - Bracken block Other Titles - The Freedom of Ariki Rollo Davis Arnold was an educationalist and historian Quantity: 27 box(es). 9 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mrs Betty Arnold, Wellington, 1999

Date: 19 Jul 1852-6 Jan 1853

By: Horneman, Frederick Edward, 1808-1872

Reference: MS-Papers-2196

Description: Hornemann describes the voyage to New Zealand with his wife and children aboard the `Slains Castle'. The diary includes discussion of shipboard life and arrival in Nelson. Source of title - Supplied Horneman came to New Zealand with his wife and five children on the `Slains Castle' in 1852 and settled near Motueka Quantity: 2 folder(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph and typescript (photocopies)

Date: ca 12 May 1979

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: EP/1979/1669-F

Description: Vietnamese family reunited in Waikanae, photographed circa 12 May 1979 by an unidenitified photographer for the Evening Post. Original caption reads: "Relaxing in Waikanae at the home of Mr Chanh Lam and his wife Mai, (near left) are, (from left rear) Tran Xay Ngau, Truong Khuong Luan, his wife, Duong Chi, Lam Nhi Muoi, Lam Tu Ky, (front from left) Duong Dung, Duong Thanh Tuong, Duong Ngor Tuyet, Duong Dieu Duc and little See Eng Lam." (Evening Post, 12 May 1979). Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) strip with 3 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate negative, 35mm

Date: 1869 (2012)

By: Whitlock, George Thomas, active 1856-1869; Le Couteur, Tim, active 2012

Reference: MS-Group-2075

Description: Whitlock's journal of his voyage to New Zealand and life in Auckland after arrival. Details food, weather, recreation and general conditions on board, mentions specific fellow passengers, notes Cook's voyages to Cape Town, Tasmanian history (discovery and convicts), describes first impressions of Auckland, Thames goldfields, New Zealand climate, Maori, Land Wars, and land grants and claims. Includes an electronic transcription of journal by Tim Le Couteur. Source of title - Supplied by Library Whitlock travelled to New Zealand in 1869 aboard the `Coulnakyle'. Worked for the New Zealand Herald in Auckland. Quantity: 1 volume(s). 1 Electronic document(s). 0.02 Linear Metres.

Date: [ca 1992-1995]

By: Devine, John Charles, 1922-2009

Reference: MS-Group-0369

Description: History of the various members of the Mackay and Devine families, taken from a variety of sources, including death and marriage certificates, burial registers, coroners' reports, published accounts, photographs and personal reminiscences Quantity: 1 volume(s). 1 folder(s). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Ms, typescript, printed matter, photographs (all photocopies)

Date: 1820-1896

By: Hirst family

Reference: MS-0994-1006

Description: Letters exchanged between members of the Bracken family in England and the Hirst family, mainly Grace Hirst. Discuss business affairs, day-to-day life in Taranaki, Maori wars in the 1860s, voyages to New Zealand, etc Source of title - Supplied In Dec 1851 Grace, Thomas and five of their children left England in the `Gwalior', arriving in Auckland in Jun 1852. They settled in New Plymouth and traded as general merchants. In Feb 1860, with the outbreak of war in Taranaki, the family retreated from Bell Block to the safety of New Plymouth. In 1861 Thomas & Grace returned to England where Grace remained for a year before returning to NZ on the `Silver Eagle' in 1863. Thomas returned on the Ravenscraig in 1861 Grace frequently assisted neighbouring families as a midwife and nurse, attended at the birth of many of her own grandchildren, and helped lay out the dead. She was also active in fundraising for the Anglican Church Quantity: 13 volume(s). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescripts (27 cm; red buckram)

Date: 19 Mar 1913-14 Dec 1914, 1918

By: Hall, William Arthur, 1891-1915

Reference: MS-Group-1237

Description: Diary kept by Hall who emigrated to New Zealand in 1913 and worked on the West Coast in mines, including Blackball, and various parts of Canterbury including Christchurch, as a general labourer and handyman; includes accounts, expenses, a record of the noon weather while he was sailing, notes etc. The diary covers 19 Mar 1913 to 14 Dec 1914; Hall did not record in it every day. Included are observations and his participation in union and strike activity on the West Coast. Also a certificate of service from the New Zealand Government. Also includes biographical notes supplied by Mrs Carr Source of title - Supplied Accompanying material - Biographical notes supplied by donor Quantity: 1 volume(s). 1 folder(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph and mss Transfers: To Photographic Archive - Photograph of Hall in army uniform.

Date: 15 Apr-24 Jul 1884, 1994

By: Bridge, Thomas Richard, 1844-1928

Reference: MS-Papers-6063

Description: Bridge provides a very full account of the voyage referring to events on board and his fellow passengers, and includes pencil illustrations of the ship, Captain Phillips, etc Accompanied by a typed transcript done by Dorothea June Bridge (wife of donor), 1994 Source of title - Supplied Accompanying material - Letter from grandson, H R Bridge providing biographical information. Photographs of T R Bridge and his wife Maria, and their home at Tirohanga, Opotiki Relationship complexity - The shipboard diary of Hannah Seymour contains many references to the Bridge family (Ristori, B. 90-113) Quantity: 2 folder(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph, mss, typed transcript and photographs (some photocopies) Diary includes pencil sketches