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Papers relating to Maoritanga
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).
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
School of Maori Arts and Crafts
Date: 1926-1934
From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0402
Description: Contains correspondence regarding the School Includes the proposal to establish the School of Maori Art and Crafts, 1926 Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescripts
Rye, Peter Hugh Lewis Jekyll : Letter
Date: 1864-1900
By: Rye, Peter Hugh Jekyll Lewes, active 1860-1911
Reference: MS-Papers-2177
Description: Central fragment of letter, describing arrival in Auckland on the Blue Jacket, Maori-pakeha relations, and his service during New Zealand Wars in Waikato Campaign and the siege of Orakau Quantity: 1 folder(s) (21 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (and photocopy)
Wharenui (f)
Date: 1935-1939
From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0131
Description: Contains correspondence, records and accounts pertaining to building projects and also a form applying for subsidised unemployed Maori labour for development work Includes a letter written to Ngata re: return of Mokena Kohere's sword which was damaged in a house fire in 1935. Includes printed material "Te Reo Wairua", published in May 1938. Other Titles - He Hui Whakamahara ki a Timi Kara. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter
William Christopher Bennett - Journal of a voyage to and stay in New Zealand and thence...
Date: 20 Jan-5 Jun 1854, 28 Sep 1854-20 Jan 1858
From: Bennett, Agnes Elizabeth Lloyd, 1872-1960: Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-1346-371A
Description: Describes voyage to Lyttelton, New Zealand on the `Royal Stuart' arriving Jan 1855. He describes daily activities and mentions fellow passengers. Also time spent in Wellington (including a description of the earthquake and aftermath) and Napier, voyage from Wellington to Sydney on the `Waterwitch', Apr 1855, and time spent in New South Wales, at Sydney, Wollongong, Angels - Cateract River, Campbelltown, Cordeaux Creek, Bargo, Cross Roads, and Bathhurst. The back of the volume has been used as a Cash book (receipts & disbursements) 20 Jan-5 Jun 1854, and for surveying/engineering notes and mathematical calculations Quantity: 1 folder(s) (1 volume). Physical Description: Holograph
Papers re Gisborne and Hawkes Bay
Date: 1949-1972
From: Craig, Elsdon Walter Grant, 1917-1980 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-7888-065
Description: Includes newspaper cuttings of a memorial church at Kahukura and Gisborne promotional material from the 1960s, essay by Leo Fowler on the Dunlop family at Poverty Bay, and a talk by Pine Taiapa on Ngati Porou history. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Biographical material relating to Pineamine Taiapa. Reminiscences of Pineamine Taiapa
Date: 2008
From: Walker-Taiapa, Ralph: Recordings and papers relating to Pineāmine (Pine) Taiapa
By: Walker-Taiapa, R Peter, active 2008
Reference: MS-Papers-9104
Description: Comprises typescript of reminiscences of Pine Taiapa of his training in oral tradition on the marae at Tikitiki. Also includes details of the life of Pine Taiapa and of his whakapapa and family, compiled by R Peter Walker-Taiapa. Source of title - Supplied by Library Quantity: 1 folder(s) 43 pages. 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript
Deeds and agreements
Date: [1891-1932]
From: Field, William Hughes, 1861-1944 : Papers
Reference: fMS-Papers-6904-08
Description: Deeds, agreements, transfers and mortgage arrangements Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Jackson, Vernon Leonard, fl 1938-1946 : Manuscript relating to Te Rauparaha
Date: 1946
By: Jackson, Vernon Leonard, active 1938-1946
Reference: MS-Papers-2764
Description: Manuscript relating to Te Rauparaha with a photograph of Te Rauparaha's whare at Aotea taken by Jackson in 1910. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Ms, photograph
119 - Personal letters and accounts
Date: 1936-1950
From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0318
Description: File 119 - Contains personal letters and receipts Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts
Davis, Bill, 1877-1962 : Papers relating to the Chatham Islands
Date: [1859-1902], 2003
By: Davis, William, 1879-1962
Reference: MS-Group-0184
Description: The papers mainly comprise whakapapa and census material relating to both Moriori and Maori residing in the Chatham Islands. They were bequeathed to Davis by various Moriori elders. In addition to these original documents Mr Davis helped facilitate translations of the documents and he donated a copy of these translations, which have been done by Lyndsay Head. Source of title - Supplied Bill Davis grew up in the Chatham Islands and was of Moriori descent Quantity: 7 folder(s). 1 volume(s). 0.08 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, printed matter and photocopies Provenance: Donor is the son of Bill Davis. The papers were bequeathed to Bill Davis by various Moriori elders.
History of the East Coast
Date: 1897-1941
From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0042
Description: Contains notes, records and research notes on the history of the East Coast and includes a critique of Horouta history, extensive whakapapa and correspondence Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts
H T Whatahoro Jury - Whakapapa book
Date: 1883-1890
From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0189-125
Description: Contains whakapapa and notes about conflicts involving various Wairarapa and Hawkes Bay hapu in the early 19th century Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss
Major, Charles Edwin 1859-1954 : Seventy years of life in New Zealand
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)
Various notes, history, geology, archaeology in Wairarapa
Date: 1960s-1980s
From: Cairns, Keith Raymond 1925-1987 : Research papers relating to the Wairarapa, particularly archaeology and Maori history
Reference: 88-070-03/4
Description: Contains extracts from various published texts about the Maori occupation of the Wairarapa and Wellington areas, copies of published papers about archaeeology in the Wairarapa by B G McFadgen, B F Leach and H M Leach, course notes for an archaeology course administered by Victoria University, notes about Wairarapa archaeological sites that Cairns intended to visit or had visited, a note book with information about the geology and geography of the Wairarapa area Also contains notes from the Maori Land Court minute books about the history of various blocks of land in the Masterton district, and notes from interviews with Wairarapa kaumatua about aspects of Maori settlement in Wairarapa, including information about the carved posts at Papawai marae Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Notebook relating to Maori history of Taupo area
Date: [1867-1900]
From: Cowan, James, 1870-1943 : Papers
Reference: MSX-9031
Description: Notebook containing research notes relating to Maori history (particularly food-gathering practices) from around the Taupo area. It seems that Cowan has used Maori Land Court minute books for his information as he attributes the information to land block names and case names, informant names and dates. Some of the people he mentions are: H Tumatara Pio of Te Teko (aged 77 in 1900), Te Waaka Tamaira (Rangatira block, 1884), Hitiri Te Paerata (mentioned several times), Tini Waata, Wineti Paranihi, Aperahama Werewere, Te Heueheu Tukino, and Te Rangitahau. The book also contains information given to him from Hare Hongi about Maori astronomy, makutu, and the moari [swing]. Contains whakapapa, karakia and waiata. Language - Some parts of the notebook are written in Maori. Arrangement: Item 11 in original listing Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Handwritten speech by Mr Hammond (ET/MISC 035)
Date: 1884
From: Stratford, Peter : Epsom Trust collection
Reference: MS-Papers-11750-09
Description: Bound handwritten speech in three parts by Mr Hammond of the Native Land Court. Part 1, Native Traditions; Part 2, Native customs and etiquette; Part 3, Maori legends. Written in pencil before the beginning of part 1 is as follows `A lecture delivered in Auckland New Zealand in September 1884 at St [Sepulders] School rooms by Mr [Hammond] the Registrar or Chief Clerk of the Native Law Court one of the best authorities in Native Customs etc in New Zealand as in that Court all Native titles are adjudicated upon & the natives all own their land by descent & tradition.' Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0 Linear Metres.
Denne, Archibald Harry, 1900-1972 : Reminiscences
Date: nd
By: Denne, Archibald, Harry, 1900-1972
Reference: MS-Papers-10887
Description: Includes reference to his teaching at Taihape and Oxford, experiences in Maori schools in the Northland and on the East Coast, relations with Sir Apirana Ngata and others, and experiences in Fijian and Chatham Island schools. Includes some sketch maps of the areas mentioned Denne was an inspector of Maori schools 1933-1937, inspector of schools 1938-1947 and senior inspector of schools in Hawke Bay 1947-1948 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (85 leaves). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and typescript Transfers: To Drawings & Prints Collection - One cartoon entitled `AHD inspects the sewing'.
Unlabelled miscellaneous material re Maori tribes
Date: [1950-1960?]
From: Fowler, Leo, 1902-1976: Papers and photographs
Reference: 77-014-1/04
Description: Papers relating to Maori history, waka history, names and place names, particularly focussing on East Coast tribes, the crew of the Horouta waka and the Maori history of Titirangi [Gisborne region]. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Transfers: A chart titled "Maoritanga" was included in this folder, but the chart was flattened by conservation in 2013 and taken out of this folder as it no longer fitted. The chart's new reference number is MSO-Papers-11554..