Places

Date: Jan-Feb 1870

From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0694A

Description: Contains letters from Maori with regard to the pursuit of Te Kooti, and efforts to establish peace between Government forces and Te Kooti; there are also some letters that deal with land issues and other administrative details. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available on microfilm. See MS-Copy-Micro-0535-102.

Date: 1895

From: Medley, Mary Catherine, 1835-1922 :Sketchbook of Mary C. Medley nee Taylor...1895. No. 14.

Reference: E-379-034

Description: A scene around Lake Taupo showing mountains in the background Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - Taupo Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Pencil and watercolour, 130 x 225 mm (page size)

Date: 1880-1886

From: Grace, John Te Herekiekie (Sir), 1905-1985 : Grace family papers

Reference: MSY-3469

Description: Letters written by John Grace mostly concerning Tauhara land block in Taupo. Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Ms (Carbon copies)

Date: 1890-2019

Reference: Eph-A-HOTEL-Taupo-1890/2019

Description: Includes ephemera for accommodation, hotels and motels in Taupo. Includes Spa Hotel, Huka Lodge, Camellia Court Motel, Berkenhoff Lodge & Backpackers. Dated from the period 1890 to 2019. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s) containing 31 pieces of ephemera. Physical Description: Photolithographs, sizes varying up to 250 mm.

Date: 1858

Reference: MapColl-832.17at/1858/Acc.644

Description: Sketch map of the river Mokau depicting several placenames along the length of the river such as Rotopotaka and Tapumaori; also indicates caves. Note reference reads 'Green - forest, red - paths'; however colours indistinguishable on these copies. Map joined with glue in middle. Similar but not identical with copy of ms map (MapColl-832.17at/1858/Acc.643). Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, scale indeterminable, 12 x 36 cm.

Date: 1858

Reference: MapColl-832.17at/1858/Acc.643

Description: Sketch map of the river Mokau depicting several placenames along the length of the river such as Rotopotaka and Tapumaori; also indicates caves. This copy is a photographic enlargement of the original manuscript (coloured) at rear of book by S P Smith, 'Notes of a journey from Taranaki to Mokau...' New Plymouth, 1858 (held at MS. SMI.1858). Note reference reads 'Green - forest, red - paths' however colours indistinguishable on these copies. Similar to but not identical with ms map held by New Plymouth Public Library (see photocopy MapColl-832.17at/1858/Acc.644). Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, linen backed, scale indeterminable, 16 x 59 cm.

Date: [ca 1871-1894]

From: McLean family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0032-1008

Description: List of deeds, receipts and other documents forwarded to Kinross & Co, relating to Ngatarawa and other blocks, which includes memoranda by W K McLean relative to Ngatarawa Blocks 4 and 5; draft of proposed reply to natives; receipt, Apirana Te Ururorangi (1894); and part of letter to Sir Donald from unidentified correspondent of Tapuaiharuru re changes to station, local Maori want Land Court to sit at Ohinemutu, development of roads etc so hot springs can become more accessible to tourists, the sale of land said to have gold, near Tuhua and related matters (1875) Language - Receipt and draft of proposed reply Quantity: 1 folder(s). Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Purchased from Sotheby's in 1969

Date: 1899

Reference: PA1-o-858

Description: Views taken on coach trip through Buller Gorge; also views showing the crossing of the Mohaka River, Taupo, Aratiatia, Wairakei, Hamurana Springs and Tikitere. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

Date: [186-?]

Reference: PAColl-8423

Description: Photograph showing a group of people standing on the verandah and in the grounds of Noble's Hotel, Taupo, taken during the New Zealand Wars (1860-1872) by an unidentified photographer. Other - Note on back of file print identifies bandaged man as William Noble. Second note suggests: `A different source (another LP) gives: 1. Man by flagpole - A Bush fighter in the kilt; 2. Next man on left - Armed Constabulary; 3. First man past women - Maori Guide; 4. Two men in uniform on verandah - Troopers; 5. Man nearest grass on path - Mine Host of the Pub.' Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 18 x 30.3 cm

Date: July 1862

From: White, John, 1826-1891 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0075-009C

Description: Contains letters from Maori to Governor Grey with regard to land tenure (reservations, subdivisions, payments, and warnings about false claims), and with regard to mail delivery during the time of the New Zealand wars; also contains a lengthy letter to Grey from the Wairarapa Runanga repudiating a land sale by Wi Kingi Tutepakihirangi because he was not an owner of the land that was sold; letter confirming arrangements between Grey and Te Runanga o Ngati Toa, acknowledges his authority and expects Grey to honour their agreement (?). Includes letter from Horomona Pohio requesting financial assistance to build a church, which would double as a school, for the people of Ngati Huirapa and the education of their youth. Includes letter from Ropata Hururmutu informing the Governor that Ngati Toa retain the authority relating to Motuhara, Hongoeka & Haukopua (lands about Plimmerton), some of which are leased to Mr Levy, on behalf of their children; letter from the Muaupoko elder Te Rangirurupuni to Governor Grey about letters requesting payment from Ngati Toa for their lands; and letter from Tamaihengia requesting formal recognition by Grey of the Ngati Toa "Runanga". letter from "Nga Runanga e rua o Whangaehu me Mangawero", by the Ngati Apa, requesting the Governor Grey should come and visit them. Arrangement: Previously from 1/1 Official Correspondence series Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Piece level inventory available.

Date: [between 1890 and ca 1920]

Reference: PAColl-8240

Description: Photograph of The Terraces Hotel in Taupo showing the entrance driveway and surrounding trees; taken between 1890 and circa 1920 by an unidentified photographer. Source of title - Title supplied by library Inscriptions: Verso - top centre - Terraces Hotel Taupo Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 20.5 x 15.3 cm

Date: [ca 1890]

From: Birnie, J W: Photographs taken in Taupo including the Spa Hotel

Reference: 1/2-028370-F

Description: The grounds of the Spa Hotel in Taupo showing four women on a bridge over a stream. Photograph taken circa 1890. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: [ca 1887-1889]

From: Birnie, J W: Photographs taken in Taupo including the Spa Hotel

Reference: 1/2-028367-F

Description: Unidentified man with John Joshua, Sophia Joshua and others outside the wharenui Te Tiki o Tamamutu, taken by an unknown photographer between August 1887 and December 1889. Back row left to right: Hohepa Tamamutu; John Joshua; Mrs Kemp (Sophia Joshua's mother); Sophia Joshua. Front: Midge Joshua (born Louise Martha Salter, adopted daughter of John & Sophia Joshua) Date, and names of wharenui and individuals supplied by a researcher. This meeting house was later to become the dining room of the Joshua's Spa Hotel. Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s).