Places

Date: 1959-1976

From: Fowler, Leo, 1902-1976: Papers and photographs

Reference: 77-014-1/19A

Description: Papers relating to Maoritanga including research papers, articles, correspondence and stories. Includes whakatauki (proverbs), a poem/song called "The Song of Maoritanga," an article about Maori education and educators' attitudes to the cultural heritage of Maori youth, a Maori Land Court interim decision on Raharuhi Rukupo delivered at Gisborne 19 Sep 1975, some notes about moemoea (dreams) and their interpretation within the Maori culture, an article by Fowler titled "The teaching of Maori in schools," papers relating to the significance of tukutuku patterns for Ngati Porou and other articles relating to various topics including Wharepuni [sleeping houses], a Maori almanac (re: fishing and planting), a draft story of "The taniwha of Tuparoa" and some loose papers relating to Fowler's autobiography. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1944-1947

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

Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0314

Description: File 115 - Contains a file regarding the station including accounts, minutes, logs and receipts Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts

Date: 1932-1947

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

Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0510

Description: Contains notes regarding various meeting houses, including Ratana Hall. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts

Date: 1940

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

Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0241

Description: File - 46 Contains letters, accounts and printed matter regarding the East Coast Trust Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescript and printed matter

Date: [ca 1874-1944] (1953)]

By: Major, John Edwin, 1859-1954

Reference: qMS-1232

Description: Accounts of life in Wellington, Manawatu, Gisborne and Taranaki, and many political recollections and comments. There is a chapter on old-time racing, including the days before the book-maker was banned. There are also references to visiting celebrities, among them Mark Twain, Frank Bullen and Paderewski, and memories of many theatrical shows. Included is a summary of the career of the late Henry Hayward, a pioneer in cinema entertainment in NZ. Source of title - Transcribed He was a store-keeper, law clerk and land agent; member of Parliament for Hawera for six years; mayor of Hawera for thirteen years and member of other local bodies in Taranaki. He was a noted runner; played Rugby football for these provinces; and as owner and spectator was keenly interested in horse-riding. He was one of the founders of a number of clubs and societies, including the Philatelic Society and the Polynesian Society. He was also a friend of the Maori and a student of his culture Quantity: 1 volume(s) (273 leaves). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (26 cm; blue linen)

Date: 1957-1974

From: Fowler, Leo, 1902-1976: Papers and photographs

Reference: 77-014-3/09B

Description: Story drafts, research papers, precis of radio recordings and correspondence. Includes notes on whaling, articles by Leo Fowler on Te Kooti, Polynesian festival, and manuscripts of "Bethlehem on Paekak," "The taniwha of Tuparoa" and "In the beginning was darkness". Includes a copy of a letter from Fowler to H Te Kani Te Ua regarding Hinematioro, and the precis of radio recordings are relating to Te Kaha and Rotorua. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1946-1948

From: New Zealand Seamen's Union : Records

Reference: 80-307-34/06

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [18--]

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-098

Description: Contains waiata and haka from Ngati Porou and Ngati Kahungunu; contains cosmological notes about the creation of the universe; also contains narrative accounts about various demi-gods including Maui, Tawhaki and Pourangahua (this last account includes details of the fetching of the kumara to New Zealand); also contains an account of the Ngati Kahungunu migration to Heretaunga following conflicts involving Rakaihikuroa Quantity: 1 volume(s).

Date: 1844-1845, 1868

From: Wilson family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5512-16

Description: Four letters from James Stack to Wilson written from Waiapu and East Cape (1844-1845) and from London (1868) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1769-1958]

From: Fowler, Leo, 1902-1976: Papers and photographs

Reference: 77-014-5/12

Description: Papers relating to Maori history including whakapapa, waiata and correspondence relating to Fowler's novel 'Brown Conflict'. Also includes a copy of typescript `The Storehouse of Hine-mati-oro' also known as 'Te Rakau Tamatea Reke' (p.1 & 4 only); several East Coast genealogies or whakapapa relating to Te Kooti Riki Rangi, Ngati Ira and Ngati Porou. Also an article: `On some Maori place names'; and an outline for `The Road to Whangara'. Also includes a 5 page manuscript [written in an unknown hand] of various versions of the Ngati Kahungunu oriori 'Pinepine te kura', one version is attributed to Te Kooti Rikirangi. Language - Some material in Maori including whakapapa and waiata Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1928-1944

By: Blair, Mary Ramsay Ellen, 1875-1963

Reference: MS-0233-0245

Description: Daily entries concerned with activities of friends and family around Gisborne. Reference is also made to Mrs Blair's literary and artistic activities. Relationship complexity - 4 volumes at qMS Quantity: 13 volume(s). Physical Description: Holographs (26 cm; various bindings)

Date: 1934-1948

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

Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0394

Description: File 188 - Contains letters and materials regarding land schemes Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts

Date: [ca 1953-1972]

From: Fowler, Leo, 1902-1976: Papers and photographs

Reference: 77-014-2/10H

Description: Articles about pounamu and setting up museums, also includes a manuscript for "The bullocky and tangi" by Leo Fowler, as well as an article he wrote fpr the New Zealand Herald "The teaching of Maori in schools" and an accompanying letter from the Associate Editor of the newspaper [1972]. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1970-1972

From: Fowler, Leo, 1902-1976: Papers and photographs

Reference: 77-014-2/09B

Description: Papers include correspondence, contracts, theatre seating plans and administrative records. Includes papers relating to Waihirere Maori Club's involvement in the inaugural South Pacific Arts Festival in Suva, Fiji in 1972, and also papers relating to Leo Fowler's play "The taiaha and the testament" and the South Island tour of the play in January 1971. Language - Some correspondence written in the Maori language. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1924-1926, 1937

By: Black, Greacen Joseph, 1850-1932

Reference: qMS-0236

Description: Comprises correspondence between Black and Johannes Andersen (1928) re pieces in this volume, letter from Wm F Wilson discussing photographs showing facets of where Cook died (1926); statement by Capt Aaron C Simerson discussing sites relating to Cook's death (1926); hand-drawn map showing sites, and printed map of Hawaii (1916); six photographs showing places where Cook said to have fallen, Cook Monument at Kealakeakua Bay, place where Cook's flesh said to have been burnt at Kapuhiolono, temple where Cook worshipped as a god, and `Endeavour' gun, now in Gisborne; and article re doubt about fate of Cook's body from `Pacific Islands Monthly' (1937) Source of title - Supplied by Library Quantity: 1 volume(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter

Date: [ca 1828-1879]

From: Craig, Elsdon Walter Grant, 1917-1980 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7888-117

Description: Letters received by Alfred Helps while he was resident in Thames, Gisborne and Auckland. The correspondents include his mother and other family members as well as friends, particularly in Invercargill, Lyttelton and Nelson. Cover a wide range social activity. Include copies of correspondence from 1828. Because of the illegibility of some signatures, not all writers have been indexed. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1980-1985

From: Heritage Incorporated : Records

Reference: MS-Papers-9427-01

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1977, 1980

By: Thomson, John Bell, 1897-1986

Reference: MS-Papers-2293

Description: The autobiography emphasises Thomson's career as a journalist and his sporting interests Thomson grew up in Arrowtown and fought in World War One. He worked as a journalist for the Evening star, Dunedin from 1927-1965, except for period as editor of the Gisborne herald, 1943-1949 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (100 pages). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (photocopy) Finding Aids: Includes 7 page index.

Date: [18--]

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-196

Description: Volume by Pango Te Whareauahi on the story of the migration of Kahuhunu (ie Kahungunu, ancestor of Ngati Kahungunu) from Tauranga to the East Coast, Kahungunu's courtship of Rongomaiwahine, notes about Tupurupuru's death and the subsequent migration of Rakaihikuroa; also includes other traditional history and genealogical notes relating to Ngati Kahungunu and Ngati Raukawa. See JPS v14 p 67-95. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1966-1976

From: Fowler, Leo, 1902-1976: Papers and photographs

Reference: 77-014-3/04

Description: Correspondence, clippings and administrative records. Includes correspondence and other items relating to Fowler's son Meli Fowler. Also includes book reviews for Fowler's book Te Mana o Turanga. Quantity: 1 folder(s).