Places

Date: 1904, 1999

By: McDonald, Alexander, 1829-1905

Reference: MS-Papers-6628

Description: Transcription of MacDonald's reminiscences of life and times in New Zealand from his arrival at Wellington in 1840 on the `Blenheim' until 1904 when he recorded `My story'. He focuses particularly on relations with Maori, Maori-European land dealings, the politics and politicians of the times and related matters. Source of title - Transcribed Relationship complexity - Another typescript copy at MS-1167 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (one volume, spiral bound). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript

Date: 1940-1949

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

Reference: MS-Papers-7575-033

Description: Contains letters and papers to Ngata relating to politics, Maori education and employment, development schemes and the Cook Islands Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss

Date: 1880-1943

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

Reference: Series-3335

Description: The papers in this series are papers, files, correspondence, receipts, account books, bank books, ledgers, maps, reports, printed matter and diaries about Gisborne land and development schemes, the government development schemes, stations and land blocks and the Native Affairs Department. There is some overlap between this series and Series 1 - Family papers. Quantity: 102 folder(s). 45 volume(s). 3 map(s).

Date: 1932-1938

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

Reference: MS-Papers-7575-032

Description: Contains letters and papers to Ngata relating to political matters such as land and cultural development and the Native Affairs Commission Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss

Date: 1990

From: New Zealand Society of Genealogists : 1990 Sesquicentennial Family Biography Competition collection

Reference: MS-Papers-4280-079

Description: The essay is the story of Patrick Donovan, an Irishman who came to Auckland in 1840 with his first wife, Julia McAuliffe and their children. They first went to Hobart and then Melbourne before arriving in New Zealand. He established himself in business in Auckland as innkeeper of the Shamrock, Rose and Thistle, Shortland Crescent, and later farmed at Onehunga. He was the owner of land in various parts of Auckland. In 1853 he was elected to the Auckland Provincial Council, serving till 1855. Julia died in 1845 and he remarried Elizabeth Scott in the same year. The essay includes brief notes on his 16 children, and covers the years 1835-1899 Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Published inventory available. Includes photographs of David Donovan and Harriet McLeod nee Oshbaldiston, 6 Sep 18883; Florence Elizabeth Donovan, ca 1890; Frederick Little and Catherine (Kate) Donovan on their wedding day

Date: 1844-1903

By: Tinline, John, 1821-1907

Reference: Micro-MS-0790

Description: Reflect duties as native interpreter, surveyor and sheriff in Nelson Province. Land purchase disputes with Maori, reports on wreck of "Phoenix" 1846, road linking Nelson and the Wairau, anchorage at Golden Bay, correspondence concerning Whakapuaka Block. Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s) (62 pages). Physical Description: Positive microfilm

Date: 1851-1852

By: Williams, William, 1800-1878

Reference: MS-2436

Description: Henry Williams' copy of William Williams' journal; includes statements before the committee of the Church Missionary Society concerning the charges of Governor Grey against the missionaries in New Zealand aand the accusations against Archdeacon Henry Williams Source of title - Transcribed Variations in title - On title page: H W's copy of William Williams' journal in London Quantity: 1 volume(s) (172 leaves). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (26cm, blue buckram)

Date: 1866-1867

By: Illingworth, J E, active 1866-1867

Reference: MS-1068

Description: Gives much political and social gossip of Wellington, describes sheep runs in Hawke's Bay and the Wairarapa, as well as his trips to Christchurch, Auckland, Parewanui and Wanganui Source of title - Transcribed Illingworth came to New Zealand with H J Kennard who was representing Kennard Brothers in negotiations with the Wellington Provincial Council over the patent slip at Evans Bay; he made brief trips to Auckland and Christchurch and in Dec 1866 was present at the Manawatu purchase meeting at Parewanui Pa, after which he visited Wanganui and travelled by canoe on the Wanganui River. Quantity: 1 volume(s) (409 pages). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (22 cm; ¼ brown calf, brown morocco boards)

Date: 1943-1948

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

Reference: MS-Papers-7575-034

Description: Contains letters to Ngata relating to political affairs, elections, lands and activities to raise funds and establish memorial dining halls such as kapa haka competitions Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss

Date: 1950

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

Reference: MS-Papers-7575-036

Description: Contains letters to Ngata relating to political affairs, elections, lands and activities to raise funds and establish memorial dining halls such as kapa haka competitions Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss

Date: [1910]

By: Gudgeon, Walter Edward, 1841-1920

Reference: fMS-079

Description: Autobiography with related documents including many Maori genealogies. Includes description of his time as Resident Commissioner to the Cook Islands, 1899-1909 entitled `A journal of my residence in the South Seas and the causes that led to that residence', (68pp & 3 pp related) Quantity: 1 volume(s) (loose leaves tied between boards). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter (photocopies) (loose leaves tied between boards)

Date: 1847-1887

By: Searancke, William Nicholas, 1817?-1904

Reference: MS-Papers-0879

Description: Chiefly correspondence relating to Searancke's position as Resident Magistrate in the Waikato. Contains photocopies of other, unrelated, correspondence Language - Two letters in Maori, to William Colenso, 1 Nov 1847, and to Karaitiana, 17 Jul 1850 Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s) (105 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, mss and printed matter (photocopies)

Date: 1867-1888

From: Mantell family : Papers

Reference: MS-1545

Description: Letters and newspaper clippings related to Mantell's political activities including, Legislative Council, Wellington Cemetery, Sir John Logan Campbell's land claim in Auckland, and Wellington libraries Quantity: 1 volume(s) (70 pages). Physical Description: Ms (25 cm; green cloth, in blue case)

Date: 30 Aug 1853

By: Te Rauparaha, Tamihana, 1819-1876

Reference: MS-Papers-0834

Description: The letter is about payment for land and also mentions Sir George Grey's desire that Maori and European should work together in the Parliament. It also mentions Grey's intent to purchase the South Island and pay off Ngati Toa for their interest, and the news that a doctor has just been appointed to Otaki assisted by the contributions of both Maori and European in the district and their plans to build a hospital. Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s) (5 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (photocopies)

Date: 1839-1936

By: Bett, Francis Arnot Blackader, 1873-1957

Reference: Micro-MS-0510

Description: Manuscripts collected by Dr Bett, mainly, but not only relating to the early history of the Nelson settlement. Includes letters, invoices, memorials, reports and a multitude of other material. Includes letters written by Lydia Acland, 1837; Elizabeth Fearon, 1862; and Mary King, 1860. Also entry from a baptism register for Helen Burnett, 1866. Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s) positive (ca 600 pages). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: [ca 1876-1927]

From: McLean family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0032-1025

Description: The papers relate to R D D Maclean and include receipts; business and farming correspondence; summary of improvements to Maraekakaho Station; visiting cards; National Association of New Zealand papers; report on the iron trade; records of annuities paid by R D D Maclean per Rev Duncan MacInnes, Oban, to Flora Ann Conway and Jessie McKenzie, 1883; Maclean's honour (1927); and Government of Ireland bill (1893) (identified persons entered under Name) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Purchased from Sotheby's in 1969

Date: [ca 1935]

By: Foden, Norman Arthur, 1894-1978

Reference: MS-Papers-3890

Description: The research notes include extracts from official documents, New Zealand Company records, court ordinances, journals, correspondence and newspapers which date from 1831 to 1926. Foden looks at the period of Maori sovereignty, the aquisition of English sovereignty, the origins of the laws that were applied to this country, the Port Nicholson Constitution and a great many other events. They form the basis of `Genesis of New Zealand's Legal History: a treatise on the legal history of NZ to 1842'. Source of title - Supplied title Relationship complexity - Copy of 'Genesis of New Zealand's legal history...' is at qMS-0800 Quantity: 3 folder(s). Physical Description: Holographs and typescripts

Date: 1930-1940

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

Reference: MS-Papers-7575-038

Description: Contains letters and papers relating to east coast lands and the Waiapu Diocese Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss

Date: 1891-1896

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

Reference: MS-Papers-7575-019

Description: Contains correspondence to and from Wahawaha and other papers all relating to family and professional affairs. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holograph, mss and printed matter

Date: 25 Oct 1869

By: Locke, Samuel, 1836-1890

Reference: MS-Papers-0883

Description: Report to J D Ormond, Agent of the General Government, East Coast on Maori Government relations, land questions and tribal attitudes. Includes discussion of Muhanga Block and Patutahi Block. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (17 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres.