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Historical articles and notes pertaining to Maori history
Date: [1890-1965]
From: McEwen, Jock Malcolm, 1915-2010: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-6717-075
Description: Typescripts and photocopies of articles, `Maungakiekie (One Tree Hill)' by M H Wynyard; `Maori geographical knowledge and mapping; a symposium' by P L Barton (Turnbull Library record, v13, n1, May 1980); `A Sketch of Maori church work on the East Coast in early times' by J G Baker; letter with notes on Buin stone implements (1965); manuscript of Eruera Te Uremutu from the Polynesian Society library Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript Typescript with ms annotations Photocopy of ms
Jenkins, Robert, 1825-1894 : Log of HMS Miranda
Date: 1861-1863
By: Jenkins, Robert (Capt), 1825-1894
Reference: qMS-1069
Description: Describes movements around Sydney, Auckland, Fiji (1861-1862), and participation in the Pukorokoro River blockade (1863). Important episode at Fiji, 27 Jul 1862, having recently arrived at Levuka, Captain Jenkins summoned the chiefs "to a formal meeting on board the Miranda for the purpose of conveying to them the decision of H.M. Ministers not to accept the sovereignty of the Fiji Islands, in terms drawn up by His Excellency Sir John Young". Includes text of declaration in English and Fijian. The Miranda stayed at Levuka most of Jul and Aug; entertained King Thankombau; description of Levuka. Wreck of the `Orpheus' described, Feb 1863. Mainly short log entries but 1863 in some detail; summaries for 1861, 1862 included. Includes two page typescript of a breakdown of the Miranda's movements and concurrent events of interest from March 1863 (loose in front of volume) Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 volume(s) (317 pages). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (30 cm, black buckram)
Sedon, Joan, 1914- : This was my life
Date: 1990
By: Brown, Joan, 1914-2006
Reference: MS-Papers-10575
Description: Life story of Joan Sedon written to inform her descendants about her generation of the Sedon family of Wanganui Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 folder(s) (10 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript and printed matter (completed in typescript)
South Pacific Trade Union Forum - Records
Date: 1977
From: Roth, Herbert Otto, 1917-1994: Collected papers, personal papers, photographs and ephemera
Reference: 94-106-19/09
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).
White, William Bertram 1821-1910 : Highlights in the life of William Bertram White
Date: 1908-1909
By: White, William Bertram, 1821-1910
Reference: MS-Papers-4542
Description: The reminiscences mainly concentrate on the period 1842 to 1878 and were dictated to members of his family during the latter part of 1908 and beginning of 1909. They give details of White's mothers family and his father's career as a midshipman. They then go on to describe White's career in New Zealand first as a surveyor in the Horokiwi and Wellington areas, a farmer at Mohunoa (Kapiti) and Wainuiomata, in the volunteer forces which fought against Te Rangiatea, his visits to Auckland and then his later career in Mongonui [Mangonui] holding various government posts including work for the Land Commissioner. The reminiscences give White's impressions of relations between Maori and settler especially in the greater Wellington/Kapiti and Maunganui districts and recount many incidents involving such people as Te Rauparaha, Governor Grey, Fitzroy, McLean, Hadfield and many others. Source of title - title page Quantity: 1 folder(s) (49 leaves). 0 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (photocopy)
Hamilton, Douglas, fl 1986: Letters written by prominent early settlers and missionaries
Date: 1829-1845
By: Hamilton, Douglas, active 1986
Reference: MS-Papers-11000
Description: Letters from a number of prominent early settlers and missionaries, with envelope Letters appear to have been collected for their postmarks. On each letter there is a note re the handstamp Quantity: 1 folder(s) (13 pieces). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss (photocopies)
Travels in New Zealand / transcribed by J A Bell
Date: 1886, 1993
From: McNab, John, b 1855 : Diary and travel account
Reference: MS-Papers-6235-3
Description: Title continues:`...off for a holiday, or, Glimpses of Maoriland'. McNab recounts his journey with technical details about the transport he took, various points of interest such as lengths of tunnels, Windy Wellington, and he includes poems; he names and describes each geyser at the Pink and White Terraces, particularly notes churches visited and people he met. Relationship complexity - Photocopy of original volume at MS-Papers-6190 and microfilm at Micro-MS-0930 In Feb 1886 McNab left his home in Timaru for a tour of the North Island travelling by train, steamer, and coach from Christchurch, Wellington to Napier, Tauranga, the Pink and White Terraces, Auckland, New Plymouth, Wanganui, Palmerston North, Masterton, back to Wellington, Lyttelton, and home to Timaru Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript
Davy, P, fl 1895-1896 : Diary of a voyage to New Zealand
Date: 16 Nov 1895-5 Apr 1896
By: Davy, P, active 1895-1896
Reference: MS-Group-0708
Description: Comprises holograph diary kept by P Davy on the `Ruahine' and during his tour of New Zealand. After disembarking at Wellington where he visited relatives he toured to other parts of New Zealand. He describes a gathering of Maori following the settlement of fishing rights on Lake Wairarapa, a visit to a freezing works at Belfast, gold mining on the West Coast and Rotorua where he visited a pa, saw geysers and bathed in the hot pools. His journal ends on the return journey to England when staying at Sydney. Also includes transcript of part of the diary (16 Nov 1895-3 Jan 1896). Source of title - Supplied Relationship complexity - Full transcript of diary at MS-Papers-4391 Davy and his Aunt Harriet boarded the `Ruahine' at Plymouth 16 Nov 1895 and disembarked 12 Jan 1896 at Wellington where they stayed with relatives. After travelling around New Zealand they left Auckland for Sydney, 18 Mar. The writer of the diary is presumed to be P Davy, a passenger on the `Ruahine'; he visited members of the Davy family while in Wellington. He was probably one of the Devonshire Davys, a nephew of George Boutflower Davy, an official of the Land Registration Court of NZ, and the son of Edward Davy (1806-1885), an experimental chemist who emigrated to Australia. Quantity: 1 volume(s). 1 folder(s). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph and typescript Transfers: To Photographic Archive - Photograph of the `Gaul' with unidentifed tender vessel.
Letters, etc
Date: 1841-1847
From: Webster, Kenneth Athol, 1906-1967 : The Webster collection and papers / of Kenneth Athol Webster
Reference: MS-Papers-1009-2/26
Description: Consists of: - Letter from John Frederick Churton to CMS (19 Jan 1841 & 2 Sep 1845) Letter from G A Kissling to Rev H Venn (7 Jul 1847) Resolution passed at a meeting of settlers at Store Bay, Auckland (19 Jan 1841) Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Administration of native affairs
Date: Sep-Dec 1863
From: Mantell family : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0083-222
Description: Notes about funding for the erection of a residence for Native Chiefs visiting Wellington, 1863. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Laishley, Richard, 1816-1897 : Sketch notes of a family history
Date: 1890
By: Laishley, Richard, 1816-1897
Reference: Micro-MS-0150
Description: Largely an autobiography of Laishley, Congregational minister at Auckland, Melbourne and Thames, with journal of a voyage to England, 1883 via Australia and the Suez Canal, and return voyage to New Zealand in 1884 Relationship complexity - For related drawings and notes see Laishley, R Micro-Art-18 (Drawings and Prints Section) Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s) 98 frames.
Clippings and notes on trade union and industrial matters - Local body unions
Date: 1909-1990
From: Roth, Herbert Otto, 1917-1994: Collected papers, personal papers, photographs and ephemera
Reference: 94-106-31/13
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Bell family :Papers
Date: 1913-1940
By: Bell family; Bell, Andrew Murray, 1868-1944
Reference: MS-Papers-8731
Description: Papers of the Bell family, originally from Langholm, Dumfries, Scotland, who moved to Auckland. Mainly relating to the properties in Auckland held by the family. Source of title - Purchase, Mr A Murray Bell, 2007 Source of title - Supplied by Library Other - Main collection consists of subdivision plans, held in the Cartographic Section under MapColl-collection-Bell Bell family, originally from Langholm, Dumfries, Scotland, who moved to Auckland. Quantity: 3 folder(s). 0.04 Linear Metres. Provenance: Material comes originally from one of the Bell family homes: that of A Murray Bell, Parnell, Auckland. Transfers: From Cartographic Collection -.
Baines family : Papers
Date: 1850-1909
By: Baines family
Reference: MS-Papers-1125
Description: Correspondence and diary of William Mortimer Baines who came to New Zealand in 1850 on the `Sir Edward Paget'. The papers deal with his interests in mining, timber and land. Includes letters from the Fooks, Dixon and Hunt families of Australia. Includes letters from Maryanne Verdon Baines (1859-1869), mostly to her husband after his departure for England. These are concerned to a large extent with her loneliness in Auckland and with plans for her voyage to England. In addition there are a number of letters written in 1869, by Maryanne and William's children, Fanny, Katherine and Rosa. Source of title - Supplied William Mortimer, came to New Zealand in 1850 on the `Sir Edward Paget'. In 1869 he returned to Britain, although he retained a financial interest in land in New Zealand. Quantity: 10 folder(s). 0.10 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and typescripts (photocopies) Finding Aids: Inventory available.
Munn, Lynette Hanson, fl 1947-1997 : The Early train, an interview with my birth father
Date: [ca 1937-1994]
By: Hanson Munn, Lynette, active 1947-1997
Reference: MS-Papers-5947
Description: Reported reminiscence of Lynette Hanson Munn's natural father, covering the circumstances of his early life in the 1930s, and of her birth and adoption. Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donation, Ms Munn, 1997
Fleming, Charles Colville 1837-1901 : Past New Zealand
Date: 1896
By: Fleming, Charles Colville, 1837-1901
Reference: MS-Papers-2059
Description: Lecture, probably to Methodist Church group in Auckland, expresses immigrant's view of Maori migration, and of New Zealand and some account of early Auckland especially Onehunga and Remuera Fleming settled in Onehunga ca 1857, later becoming Deputy Mayor Quantity: 1 folder(s) (13 pages). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (and photocopy)
Brenchley, Julius Lucius : Papers
Date: 1840-1865
From: Pacific Manuscripts Bureau : Records of the Pacific Area
Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-08-1050
Description: Comprise Meade's journals on the Esk and Curacao, botanical, biological, meteorological and and scientific observations, sandal wood, and the journal of a tour from Auckland to Taranaki 1849-1850 by Governor Grey Source of title - Transcribed Brenchley first visited the Pacific in 1850 with the French traveller, Jules Remy, during his American tour. He later visited New Zealand in 1864 with Lt Herbert Meade RN, and involved himself in Maori affairs. From Sydney he visited Pacific islands in the Curacoa in 1865 and the Esk in 1866. Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Purchase, PMB, 1993
Notes and clippings - Waterside unions
Date: 1958-1960
From: Roth, Herbert Otto, 1917-1994: Collected papers, personal papers, photographs and ephemera
Reference: 94-106-46/22
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Thomas, Godfrey John (Sir), 1824-1861 : Journals and letters / Sir Godfrey J Thomas
Date: 1844-1853
By: Thomas, Godfrey John (Sir), 1824-1861
Reference: Micro-MS-0285
Description: Journals 1846-1853, contain comments on public and private affairs and copies of letters written by Thomas, including those to his half-brother, Sir George Grey. Source of title - Supplied title Relationship complexity - Photocopy held at MS-Papers-2428 Thomas held government appointments in South Australia, 1844-1846 and in Auckland and Wellington, 1846-1852, including the post of Secretary to Governor Sir George Grey, his half-brother. Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s) positive. Physical Description: Holographs and printed matter (microfilm of photocopies) Finding Aids: Inventory available.
Provincial correspondence - Northland, North Shore, Auckland, South Auckland
Date: 1978-1984
From: GirlGuiding New Zealand : Records
Reference: 88-130-15/01/2
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). 15 Linear Metres.