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Date: 13 Feb 1928-17 Apr 1929

By: McGreal, John, 1881-1964

Reference: MS-Group-0847

Description: Diary kept by John McGreal, who farmed at Weymouth near to Manurewa on the Manukau Harbour. Brief daily entries describe farm life and social activities, many of which revolved around the Roman Catholic Church. Includes references to family, friends and neighbours. Also `Summary of the background history of the family derived from Jane Moran, Henry Kevey family, and Edward Roger family', 31 Aug 1993; `The Kevey/Rogers connection', 27 May 1993 Accompanied by letter from donor providing explanation to names and dates written on inside front cover, etc Quantity: 1 volume(s). 1 folder(s). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph and typescripts (photocopies) Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Maurice McGreal, son, Glenfield (A99-218)

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: 2001

By: Tremain, Garrick, 1941-; Otago daily times (Newspaper)

Reference: H-661-001/061

Description: Cartoons on New Zealand and international political and social issues. Quantity: 61 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: Photocopies A4 size

Date: 1834 (1961)

By: Markham, Edward, 1801-1865

Reference: qMS-1326

Description: Markham spent some months in Kohukohu and surrounding district. He describes Maori customs, the Christian missions, sawmilling, and the scenery. He refers also to the rescue of Mrs Guard in Taranaki Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Typescript (red linen)

Date: 1850-1857

By: Cooper, George Sisson, 1825-1898

Reference: MS-Papers-1644

Description: Two drafts of a journal from Taupo to Taranaki section (2-10 Jan 1850) of an overland expedition with Sir George Grey and Te Heuheu Tukino III. Describes Maori, legends, way of life, countryside, tangi for Te Heuheu II and conflict over reburial. Also notes of the journey overland from Auckland to Ahuriri detailing route, describing state of roads etc (1857); and `Acrostics,' written at Kawau, Christmas 1850, a poem Publication - Published in edited form as Journal of an expedition overland from Auckland to Taranaki....Auckland, 1851. The Auckland to Ahuriri trip is published in Report C1 in the AJHR, 1862 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (5 pieces). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss (photocopies)

Date: 1930

By: Raine, William Hall, 1892-1955

Reference: PAColl-0557

Description: Photographs of the Pacific Islands (mostly taken in Fiji) and New Zealand, taken in the 1930s by William Hall Raine of Wellington. Quantity: 285 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1990

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

Reference: MS-Papers-4280-037

Description: The essay details the McDonald family story around the life of the youngest daughter Frances Harwood McDonald. She was born on Kawau Island in 1848 Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Published guide available.

Date: 1981 - 1982

From: Stones, Anthony, 1934-2016 :Sketchbook 1981-1982

Reference: E-180-q-053

Description: A man in a safari suit and a woman in a bikini passing one another on a beach Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink, page size 271 x 210 mm

Date: 1945-1970

By: Locke, Elsie Violet, 1912-2001

Reference: MS-Papers-8748

Description: Letters to Elsie Locke, covering a period of twenty five years; mainly of a social nature, and especially in the earlier years, concerned with Harding's love of yachting in the Auckland region. Also describe his work as cartographer, artist and illustrator, and include political commentary and description of his art works. The later letters describe life in a retirement home (Harry Squires Hostel, Wellington). Also, newspaper clippings and biographical note by Maureen Birchfield. Source of title - Supplied by Library Quantity: 1 box(es) (file box). 0.10 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, printed matter Provenance: The letters from Harding to Elsie Locke came into the possession of his daughter, Dorothy Pascoe. Transfers: Two photographs transferred to Turnbull Library pictures. Held as PAColl-9096 - To Photographic Archive - 2 photos.

Date: 1859-1873

By: Harris family; Topliss, Sharon, active 2001

Reference: MS-Papers-6878

Description: Letters, mainly from Samuel Harris, Willow Street, Freeman's Bay, Auckland to his parents and sister describing his voyage to New Zealand on the `Tornado' and living conditions in Auckland from the time of the family's arrival in 1859 up until 1869 when he was at the Thames goldfield. The transcript made by Walter Greenwood has been retyped by the donor Relationship complexity - Original letters are available on Micro-MS-0091. This transcript is a partial transcript only Accompanying material - Biographical notes by Sharon Topliss Quantity: 1 folder(s) 15 leaves. 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typed transcript Provenance: The donor is the great great granddaughter of Samuel Harris

Date: 1887 - 1973

By: Gifford, Edward Augustus, 1819-1894; Capper Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: C-085-012-a

Description: A view from the wharf looking towards Queen Street and the waterfront buildings. A paddle-steamer, the Takapuna, is moored at a wharf, left foreground and there are other smaller sailing ships elsewhere. On the main wharf leading from the waterfront, a loaded carriage is drawn by four horses and there are other carriages further away. Men and women are standing around waiting to board the ferry Reproduced from the original oil in the Auckland City Art Gallery Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Coloured photolithograph, 291 x 536 mm on sheet 522 x 636 mm

Date: 1816-1884

By: Collier family

Reference: MS-Papers-3946

Description: Comprises letters sent from Charles and Eliza to relatives in England describing the voyage, living and working conditions and prospects in Auckland, letters from Eliza telling of her husband's death. Papers of Edward Collier, of Middlesex, including marriage certificate, letters, legal documents, invoices and accounts, 1841-1884; and miscellaneous papers relating to the Collier family in England. Included is a letter from an Eliza Collier dated 1816. Source of title - Supplied Charles and Eliza Collier emigrated to New Zealand in 1865 on the ship Rob Roy. They settled at Newton, Auckland. Charles died in an accident in 1866, leaving Eliza in New Zealand with their young son. Quantity: 3 folder(s). 0.03 Linear Metres. Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1831-1885

Reference: MS-Papers-0402

Description: Correspondence amongst members of the Buttle family and their relatives by marriage in England and New Zealand. Letters are mainly to Joseph Newman (private and business, including accounts) and to Mrs Caroline Newman (Ewen) - both at Remuera for much of this period Quantity: 33 folder(s). 0.33 Linear Metres. Finding Aids: Piece-level inventory available.

Date: [ca 1858-1859]

From: Haast family: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-0037-343

Description: Translated from an account published in the `Wiener Zeitung' (date unknown). Describes the visit of Dr Hochstetter and others of the `Novara' expedition to the Drury coalfields. Describes in detail the trip from Auckland, the surrounding countryside and the local people. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1981-1990]

From: Ker, Dorothy, 1965- : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7422-2

Description: Programmes, correspondence, clippings and other papers mostly relating to the music scene in Auckland. Includes photocopy of transferred photograph. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Transfers: To Photographic Archive - Photograph of young woman.

Date: [1980-1992]

From: Ker, Dorothy, 1965- : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7422-1

Description: Programmes and related material described by Ker as `These make an interesting record of what was going on in Auckland during my university years there. They are concerts I attended.' Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1990

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

Reference: MS-Papers-4280-018

Description: The life history of William Crush Daldy briefly covering his early life in England, meeting his first wife Frances Harriet Pulham, the voyage to Tasmania and their continuation onto New Zealand. Their life in Auckland is covered in more detail including William's many business ventures. There are extracts from several diaries written by his sister-in-law Eleanor Sarah Combes and also from Daldy's memoirs. His marriage to Amey Smith nee Hamerton and her activities in the suffrage movement are also included Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Published guide available.

Date: 1924-1995

From: Gale, Len 1926- : Papers relating to left-wing activity and cartoon art work

Reference: MS-Papers-5568-4

Description: Comprises a series of weekly letters from Gale to his grandson, Cody, telling him of his boyhood, adventures, family, friends and life in Auckland when he was growing up. Topics covered include oyster fishing, the zoo, Western Springs Speedway, the Wynyard Wharf, the camp on Motuihe Island, schooldays at Mt Albert primary school, the axe, huts, curtain rods, the `Herald' round, a fire, tennis, golfers, lightning, a seaman and a sailor, frogs and mosquitoes; and the Titirangi mechanics and short pieces not part of the letters Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1852

By: Salisbury, Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess, 1830-1903

Reference: qMS-0412

Description: Describes St John's College, discussions with C J Abraham, and his views on missionary and political affairs Quantity: 1 volume(s) (34 pages). Physical Description: Ms (35 cm;) (red tie case)