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Date: 1927-1949

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

By: Raine, William Hall, 1892-1955; Powell, Arthur Walter, 1893-1970; Moore & Thompson (Firm); Bierre, Eric W, 1899-

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-145

Description: Photographs taken for publication in NZ Free Lance between 1927 and 1959, many undated. Includes a variety of subjects and places (see below). Also photographs of Ana Hato at Orakei Korako; roadmakers and road construction at Hopuruahine in Wairoa District; ancient eel weir (patuna), taken by J Faris in 1886; carvings on King Koroki's palace, Turangawaewae Marae, Mar 1938; Maori Meeting House at Te Kaha, East Coast and carved memorial cross, 1959; Meeting House at Whangara, 1959; school children waiting for the bus outside the Ruatoria Primary School, 1959; group of children at Whakarewarewa, 1944, etc Photographers include: W Hall Raine; A W Powell, Eric W Bierre, Moore & Thompson, and others. Also typed list of captions (not all photographs included) Quantity: 47 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: 1862 - 1867

From: Webster, Kenneth Athol, 1906-1967 : The Webster collection and papers / of Kenneth Athol Webster

Reference: MS-Papers-1009-2/75

Description: Contains correspondence (and translations into English of correspondence) about religious topics, including the availability of missionaries and the establishment of a college at Porirua, and correspondence about land and poltical issues Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1840s-1870s]

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

Reference: MS-Papers-0032-1014

Description: Contains incomplete letters in Maori about a variety of topics, including letters about land tenure (list of recipients of rent from an unidentified block, debates between sellers and non-sellers, and a letter designed to alleviate Maori concerns about land loss by stating that all land belongs to God), letters about the Hauhau movement (report on a meeting with Hauhau, calls for the abandonment of the Hauhau faith), and letters about farming issues. Language - All material is in Maori Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1845-1990

From: Alexander Turnbull Library : Maori Manuscripts Librarian working notes

Reference: MS-Papers-6373-21

Description: Contains copies of papers from the Grey collection manuscripts, mostly from Te Rangikaheke's material. Also contains copy of published work by Samuel Locke about the history and traditions of Taupo and the East Coast. Includes various indexes and inventories to the collection with some holographic notes by Piripi Walker. also contains papers and correspondence between Keith Cairns, the Alexander Turnbull Library, the Masterton Borough Council and the Wairarapa Tribal Committee about Maori records contain within the Monument of Peace erected in Masterton in 1921. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: Oct 1920-22 Feb 1934

From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0189-002

Description: Contains a copy of an undated submission to the Minister of Maori Affairs by a group of Whanganui leaders calling for a review of Maori land administration, requesting reserves and the establishment of a secondary school, and asking that Maori be given access to farminng assistance Also contains letters and telegrams about land issues, Nga Moteatea, whakapapa and the impact of the Ratana movement in the Far North Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Detailed inventory available.

Date: [ca 1908]

From: Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives

Reference: 1/2-001930-G

Description: View of an unadorned Maori meeting house in an unidentified locality, very likely in the North Island and possibly on the East Coast. The land behind the meeting house is hilly. The name of the meeting house is over the doorway however it is unable to be read. Sitting in front of the meeting house are two men (possibly brothers) with three small children and a dog. Photograph taken by William A Price in early 1900s. Source of descriptive information - Price's negative 132E is a view of Tokomaru Bay. The meeting house may be located on the East Coast. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - 131 William Archer Price lived and practised in Queen Street, Northcote, 1909-1910. Source: New Zealand Post Office directories Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.75 x 6.5 inches

Date: November 1947

From: Tourist and Publicity

Reference: 1/2-033924-F

Description: Pupils of Tikitiki School playing in the grounds, photographed November 1947 by Mr Walker for National Publicity Studios. A3414 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Processing information: Copyright and Access Restrictions updated December 2022.

Date: [ca1947]

From: Tourist and Publicity

Reference: 1/2-033920-F

Description: A6331 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Processing information: Copyright and Access Restrictions updated December 2022.

Date: 1890-1919

From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0189-001

Description: Contains correspondence that deals principally with land issues, electoral support for various candidates and electorate work by sitting MPs Also contains a letter from William McDonnell to the Prime Minister in 1914 about why he should be awarded a New Zealand Cross Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Detailed inventory available.

Date: [1971-1995]

From: Stratford, Peter : Epsom Trust collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11750-50

Description: Papers relating to various research topics including the Kingitanga (Maori King movement), Maori fishing and early missionaries to the Maori. Also includes correspondence and newspaper clippings relating to Te Kooti, and Maori carvings. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Transfers: To Drawings & Prints Collection - One drawing of bearded man in suit with a carving..

Date: 1972

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to Maori. 1970-1974].

By: Hikurangi Māori Pastorate

Reference: Eph-A-MAORI-1972-02

Description: Souvenir programme of a family festival organised by Ngatiporou in Ruatoria. Includes Maori and English words of the hymns and action songs to be sung as competition items. Also includes advertisements for Ruatoria businesses. Quantity: 1 booklet. Physical Description: Booklet of 12 pages, each 220 x 140 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Anah Dunsheath in July 2003.

Date: Jun 1960

From: Tourist and Publicity

By: Riethmaier, Gregor, 1913-2004

Reference: 1/4-019157-F

Description: Seated portrait of Maori nurse Hine Kena holding a Maori baby at the maternity wing of Te Puia Hospital, East Coast. Her uniform includes a hat and a mask. She holds a babies bottle. Photograph taken by Gregor Riethmaier for the National Publicity Studios in June 1960. Inscriptions: Marginal notes on negative - left of image - R1865 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative Processing information: Copyright and Access Restrictions updated December 2022.

Date: April 1978 - 4 December 1976

From: NZ Aerial Mapping Ltd: Mosaic aerial negatives, prints, transparencies, and index

Reference: NZAM-E/827/1-F

Description: Aerial mosaic made by NZ Aerial Mapping Ltd of a river through hill country. Includes coastline. Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative, approx 59.4 x 84.1 cm (A1 size)

Date: 1910-1914

From: Best, Elsdon, 1856-1931 : Papers

Reference: qMS-0191

Description: Tuhoe notes contributed by various kaumatua, and notes from Te Whatahoro Jury with information about Ngati Kahungunu traditions about the creation of the universe and the settlement in New Zealand, waiata and whakapapa, and information about traditional childbirth practices; there are further notes on various topics collected when Best was living in Wellington 1910-1914, including whakapapa, myths, fights, lizards, Maori calendar, navigation rites, stars, Takitimu Canoe, wairua, eels, forest lore, personifications, etc. (Index included) An explanation of Best's shorthand is included at the end of the Index Source of title - Spine title Variations in title - Spine title is - Maori Notebook no 11, 1905, but the material in the volume is dated 1910-1914. Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Holograph

Date: ca 1908

Reference: 1/2-044562-F

Description: A group photograph of Maori leaders of Gisborne photographed about 1908 by an unknown photographer. On floor (L-R); Henare Te Raumoa Balneavis, Henare Ruru, Timoti Maitai. Seated; Wi Pere (2nd left), Te Huinga (Lady Carroll, 4th left), Patoromu Ruru, Paora Kohu (1st & 2nd right). Standing; Idie Ferris (2nd left), Take Kerekere (right) Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate negative 100mm x 125mm

Date: ca1917

From: Best, Elsdon, 1856-1931 : Papers

Reference: qMS-0200

Description: Contains notes about various topics including whare wananga information about the creation and nature of the universe and the settlement of New Zealand by different waka, including Aotea, Te Arawa, Takitimu and Horouta (including related karakia); also includes notes about the fostering and harvesting of eels, fish, agricultural produce (including kumara), and notes about whakatauki. Information recorded from - Moihi Torohanga, Hakaraia Pahewa of Te Kaha, Pita Kapiti, Te Whatahoro Jury, and Karaka Tarawhiti. (Includes an index) Source of title - Title from spine Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Holograph

Date: 1935-1938

From: Turbott, Harold Bertram, 1899-1988 : Papers

Reference: 88-059-5/01

Description: Comprises typescripts, some annotated, regarding Māori housing and health. Papers included relate to a Māori housing survey, 1935, and survey summary of Māori dwellings in the South Auckland Health District, 1938. Also includes the original envelope for eight separated film negatives. Title supplied by Library. The Library also holds Dr Sylvester Maxwell Lambert’s 1938 report A Survey of the Maori situation (MS-Papers-9557). Quantity: 1 folder(s). Transfers: Negatives and prints have been separated from this item for preservation reasons. - Eight 116, 70mm film negatives - 35mm-116510 to 35mm-116517 - Prints and photographic ephemera, including an annotated envelope that reads "Lambert's photos". - PAColl-10760. Processing information: Folder was previously titled 'Maori housing - photographs'. Updated on 12 February 2021.

Date: 1930

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to Maori. 1930s]

By: Te Rau Press

Reference: Eph-A-MAORI-1930-01

Description: Pamphlet in Maori advising of a meeting at Tairawhiti concerning a tennis group as part of the Roopu Tenihi Maori o Aotearoa. Other Titles - Meeting at Te Tairawhiti, 5 - 10 March 1930 Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Folded pamphlet 170 x 117 mm.

Date: 1851 - 1884 - 1852

From: Church Missionary Gleaner for 1884.

Reference: PUBL-0006-1884-110

Description: Interior of a Gothic Revival-style church, with pillars and wall panels carved in Maori style, lancet windows along the sides and at the east end. A minister is in the pulpit on the right and rows of Maori are seated on benches running the length of the church Originally published in the Church Missionary Intelligencer, Vol 3, p. 26, 1852. See also B-051-017, Artist unknown. Native Christian Church at Turanga, New Zealand Physical Description: Wood engraving 130 x 190 mm

Date: 1860s-1949

From: Mackrell, Brent fl 2012: Photographs

By: Burton Brothers (Dunedin, N.Z.); Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949; Harding, William James, 1826-1899; Johnston, Owen, active 1940-1987; New Zealand Railways. Publicity Branch

Reference: PA1-o-1038

Description: Contains photographs of a Maori group at Wanganui, Te Rangitahau of Waitahanui, inscription at Wairaka meeting house (Whakatane), Pohaturoa Rock (Whakatane), Tainui anchor stone at Mokau, Matahourua anchor stone at Dominion Museum, Tokomaru anchor stone at New Plymouth Museum, hui at Rangitukua (March 1945), Ngarimu hui at Ruatoria (1943), hui at Hiruharama (1945), Tahi hohepa at Otukou (1947), reception to Field-Marshall Montgomery at Ohinemutu (1947), Sir Apirana Ngata speaking at erection of Porourangi meeting house (Waiomatatini), scenes in Parihaka, and Sir Peter Buck at Te Araroa (March 1949). The photographers represented are W J Harding, A P Godber, Burton Brothers, Owen Johnston, and the New Zealand Railways Publicity Department. A number of images were provided by the Alexander Turnbull Library. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Graphic drawing book 23 x 31 cm