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Manuscript

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)

Group

Photographs of school groups and activities at Turakina Maori Girls College

Date: 1905-198-

From: Turakina Maori Girls' College: Records

By: Turakina Māori Girls' College; Denton, Frank James, 1869-1963; Illingworth Toska Studios; Tesla Studios

Reference: Series-7115

Description: Comprises photographs of students and activities at Turakina Māori Girls College taken by various photographers between 1905 and 1990. Title supplied by Library. Arrangement: Negatives at 35mm-18755 to 35mm-18793; transparencies are at PA12-0257 to PA12-0264 Quantity: 128 colour original transparency/ies 35mm slides. 62 b&w original negative(s). 17 b&w original photographic print(s) mounted on card. 16 b&w original photographic print(s). 16 b&w copy photographic print(s). 14 colour original negative(s). 1 colour original photographic print(s). Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-0116 : Turakina Maori Girls College : Records. Processing information: Reference number changed from PAColl-2130 to Series-7115 on 21 February when all materials of same provenance were added to the ATL-Group-00941 collection.

Manuscript

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'.

Manuscript

Papers relating to Maori history

Date: [1920-1954]

From: Ramsden, George Eric Oakes, 1898-1962 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0196-387/4

Description: Comprises souvenir of St Paul's (Anglican) Memorial Church, Putiki from Kingi Ihaka (1953); editorial, `The Maori as coloniser'; `A Maori carved house for Wellington and appeal leaflets; notes, some sidelights and happenings at Rotorua by H te Kani; `A Proposal to preserve racial harmony in NZ by the formation of an information division for the Dept of Maori Affairs' prepared by G K Koea and H D B Dansey (1953); letter from Tainui Maori Trust Board to the Prime Minister re securing visit from the Queen (1954); programme, Ngati Poneke Young Maori Club (1953); ANZ Bank ledger note (1953); invitation from the Queen and the Duke to King Koroki, the Tainui and all associated tribes to Turangawaewae Marae (1953); `He Pukapuka whakamaharatanga na te iwi Maori ki te Piriwa Kaunihera', a draft petition to the Privy Council, probably re land rights with Kingi Tawhiao stamps (?1930s); notes re Turangawaewae, King Koroki and the Queen's visit, and programme for the royal visit to Turangawaewae (1953) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Manuscript

H T Whatahoro Jury - Maori land note book

Date: 1884-1897

From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0189-B017

Description: Contains whakapapa, and boundaries of land blocks in Whangaehu and related notes about ownership, whakapapa, related hapu, mahinga kai, and occupation issues (this appears to have been an extract from the sitting of the Maori Land Court or a Native Committee) Contains information about conflicts involving tribes in the Wanganui district, and karakia Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Maroon paper covers, 20 cm., vol numbered 10

Manuscript

MacDonald, Alexander, 1829-1905 : My story / transcribed by Michael Fowler

Date: 1904, 1999

By: McDonald, Alexander, 1829-1905

Reference: MS-Papers-6628

Description: Transcription of MacDonald's reminiscences of life and times in New Zealand from his arrival at Wellington in 1840 on the `Blenheim' until 1904 when he recorded `My story'. He focuses particularly on relations with Maori, Maori-European land dealings, the politics and politicians of the times and related matters. Source of title - Transcribed Relationship complexity - Another typescript copy at MS-1167 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (one volume, spiral bound). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript

Other

MacDonald, Alexander, 1829-1905 : Reminiscences

Date: 1840-1904, 1951

By: McDonald, Alexander, 1829-1905

Reference: MS-1167

Description: A summary of the history of NZ rather than a personal record Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 volume(s) (137 pages). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (25 cm; blue buckram)

Map

Wyles & Buck :[Manawatu Kukutauaki no. 4F, Waikawa] [ms map]. Wyles & Buck, licensed su...

Date: 1876

By: Wyles & Buck (Firm); Buck, William Seldon, 1846-1919

Reference: MapColl-832.43gbbd/1876/Acc.6344

Description: Map with some survey markings of Ohau, Manawatu Kukutauaki no 4F, Waikawa, Waikawa River and Huritini. Shows an unnamed Crown grant near Takapu o kai Ngarara. Southernmost points on map are Waitohu government trig and Pukehou. Shows the site of Te Rauparaha's Pa adjoining the Waikawa River, and a pa on the Ohau River. Stamped 'Buck collection' on verso. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink on dressed linen, part coloured, scale [1:15 840], 108.6 x 75.4 cm.

Manuscript

Taylor, Basil Kirke (Rev), 1831-1876 : Diaries

Date: 1861-1867, 1876

By: Taylor, Basil Kirke (Rev), 1831-1876

Reference: Micro-MS-0841

Description: Journeys around the Wanganui district ministering to Maori; records of baptisms, marriages and burials; military engagement at Moturoa 15 May 1864; meeting near Taumarunui between Wanganui, Waikato and Taupo Maori Feb 1876; observations on Maori customs, flora and fauna and nature of country traversed; Maori vocabulary; sketches Source of title - Supplied title Rev Basil Taylor was the son of Rev Richard Taylor Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s) (ca 170 pages). Physical Description: Positive microfilm

Image

Crawford, James Coutts, 1817-1889 :At Puketotara, Manawatu. Hukana [1862. ca 1880]

Date: 1862 - 1880

From: Crawford, James Coutts, 1817-1889 :[Sketchbook of copies from originals by James Coutts Crawford and Samuel Deighton. 1860-1880]

Reference: E-926-049

Description: Shows two Maori figures. The man on the left stands in a knee-length tunic holding a patu, wearing moko and a feather standing up from the front of his head. The heair may be in a low pony-tail at the back. The figure at the right, probably a woman, is seated on the ground in a long robe and with an earring. She is smoking a pipe. Extended Title - From his "Sketchbook of copies from originals by James Coutts Crawford" [1860-1880], page [49 Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink and wash drawing, 145 x 235 mm

Image

Medley, Mary Catherine, 1835-1922 :Wanganui River. [1893]

Date: 1893

From: Medley, Mary Catherine, 1835-1922 :Sketchbook no. 11. 1892-1893.

Reference: E-373-039

Description: Looking across the river towards a small settlement, possibly at Pipiriki, with two canoes drawn up at the water's edge, tree ferns, two buildings and taller trees with high hills behind Inscriptions: Album page - beneath image - title. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Pencil & watercolour, in sketchbook, 130 x 360 mm. Finding Aids: Shelflist/inventory available - copy with sketchbook..

Image

[Medley, Mary Catherine] 1835-1922 :[Wanganui, 1847?]

Date: 1846 - 1847

From: [Medley, Mary Catherine] 1835-1922 :[Sketchbook]

Reference: E-346-1-070

Description: View looking east along the Whanganui River from the opposite bank, with Putiki in the foreground, military tents on the town side, churches including Christ Church, houses, Rutland Stockade not yet complete and a fenced area around what was later York Stockade on the left. Jetties can also be seen. Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil on sketchbook page, 129 x 178 mm

Image

Crawford, James Coutts 1817-1889 :[Eight sketchbooks] (Microfilm copy of E-041, E-125, ...

Date: 1860s

By: Crawford, James Coutts, 1817-1889

Reference: Micro-Art-004

Description: 1. Sketchbook of a journey up the Rangitikei River 1862 (51 drawings); 2.Sketchbook of a journey to Havelock and the Pelorus Sound and Central Otago, 1864 (75 drawings); 3. A journey up the Manawatu River, 1862 (94 drawings); 4.Journey up the Wanganui River, 1861 & 1862 and other journeys (71 drawings - ); 5. A journey from Upper Hutt to Waikanae, Jan 1863. 6. A journey to the Waikato, Feb. 1864; 7 & 8. A journey to the Wairarapa, 1863. Physical Description: Negative microfilm (486 frames)

Image

Evans, I :Photographs of Rotorua and Nelson

Date: [ca 1920s]

By: Evans, I, active 1920s

Reference: PA1-o-1519

Description: Photographs taken on holiday in New Zealand by woman identified as I Evans. Comprises photographs of men, women and children from Tuhourangi and Arawa iwi, many in traditional costume; Model Village at Whakarewarewa; Ohinemutu Pa; Lake Rotorua; Guide Ruth, Ana Hato; Guide Rangi; Wairakei geysers; Rotomahana; buried forest; Arapuni; Hongi's Track; Lake Taupo; Wellington Harbour from Ngaio; tobacco growing at Riwaka; apple packing shed at Redwood's Valley, Nelson; Devils Boots, Collingwood; Government Buildings, Wellington; Wainui House, Nelson; houseboat, Whanganui River; self-portraity of photographer. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: 151 x 202 mm Provenance: Purchase, 2009

Map

Plan of Manawatu and Wairarapa Block, portion of 70 mile bush block, copy map

Date: Between 1871 and 1881 - 1870

From: McEwen, Jock Malcolm, 1915-2010: Collection

Reference: MapColl-832.45gbbe/1871/Acc.27669-70

Description: Copy of an 1870 cadastral map of land blocks within the Manawatū-Wairarapa Block, from the Tararua Ranges eastwards to the Puketoi Range and Castle Point Block. Blocks indicate name, number and acreage, and include Kaihinu, Pahiatua, Te Pukahu, Mongorongo, Eketāhuna, Ngatapu, Ihuraua, Manawatū, Mangahauo, Puketoi, Tautane, Makure. Two blocks include note 'not passed the [Native Land] Court' (Kaihanga, Mangahao no. 3; 7,000 acres and Puketoi no. 6; 3,200 acres). Includes annotations such as the addition of Mangakao no. 2 block in 1881. Includes names of rivers, streams. Note on map reads: 'Produced before the N[ative] L[and] Court at Masterton Wairarapa September 7th 1871'. [Signed] J Rogan'. Note on map reads 'This ? does not conflict with Crown Lands' Judge (signature indeciferable) 'Oct 23 '[18]71' Written on map, bottom left: '897', '2387' Written under map 'This plan is now numbered 88B'. Some annotated text and signatures difficult to decipher (such as map compiler and surveyor). Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 map(s) on two sheets. Physical Description: Photographic copy, scale indeterminable, 61 x 50 cm. Provenance: Copied from map W49 part of Head Office Collection of maps and plans. Dept. of Lands and Survey. Processing information: Separated in 1999, combined with ATL-Group-00693 in August 2023.

Image

Clarke, David fl.1897 :Shakespeare's Cliff. [1897].

Date: 1897

From: Clarke, David fl.1897 :[The Wanganui River; sketch and story/ written by Margaret Bullock; sketches by David Clarke. Wanganui, A.D. Willis, 1897].

By: Clarke, David, active 1897

Reference: E-416-001

Description: Shows Shakespeare's Cliff, Wanganui, on far side of Wanganui River. On near bank in left foreground are Maori tents, canoes, mother and baby, 5 other figures, and dog asleep. Extended Title - From: Bullock, Margaret. "The Wanganui River; sketch and story" / written by Margaret Bullock; sketches by David Clarke. Wanganui, A.D. Willis, [Christmas 1987]. Page 1. Inscriptions: Illustration has title below image; unsigned and undated. ATL has another copy of pamphlet at PAM [1897] BUL. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph 192 x 169 mm. Finding Aids: Shelf-list/Inventory available..

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McIntosh album 17

Date: [Circa 1900s]

By: Barltrop, George William, 1863-1946

Reference: PA1-o-301

Description: Photogprahs of New Zealand circa 1890s to 1900s, probably taken by George William Barltrop. The first sequence includes scenes around Auckland harbour, including Rangitoto Onehunga, with one view of passengers on board the ferry `SS Takapuna'. One photograph shows a group of young Maori standing on the bank of the Whanganui River (four young men under an umbrella). Wellington area views of Pahautanui (Pauatahanui), Horokiwi, Lyall Bay and the Wellington Heads. On page 873 (the album pages run from 856 to 895), there is a postcard with heads of George William Barltrop and his wife Emma Jane Barltrop, with a collage of images relating to the Missions to Seamen. Slipped beneath the postcard is the death notice for Emma Jane Barltrop (died 24 September 1954). There are views of the Rimutakas from the railway line; a flock of sheep being herded along a road in palmerston North; three people standing outside a wooden bungalow in Palmerston North; and there is a view of another house in Feilding. The river mouth at Oroua; the grounds of the Wanganui Race Course (with white swans on the lake; a woman feeding a peacock, and a woman under an umbrella, walking on rail tracks beside the sea at Castlecliff; followed by three views from a boat on the Whanganui River, one a view of Upokongaro, with the church spire just visible, and two of groups of Maori waiting on the riverbank. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with maroon cover entitled `Photographic views'; 20.5 x 17.5 cm

Manuscript

Baker, William Te Huia Bailey 1828-1865 : Journal kept at Wanganui and Tolaga Bay

Date: 1849, 1851-1853

By: Baker, William Te Huia Bailey, 1828-1865

Reference: qMS-0117

Description: Refers mainly to his duties connected with assisting Richard Taylor in mission work at Wanganui Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 volume(s) (104 pages). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (30cm ¼ tan morocco, orange marbled boards, ¼ red morocco slipcase)

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Tremain, Garrick fl 1970s-1990s :Okay then - two exceptions ... Dial-a-Pizza and the fe...

Date: 1995

From: Tremain, Garrick fl 1970s-1990s :Twenty-two cartoon bromides from Otago Daily Times. 1 March to 31 March 1995.

Reference: H-271-012

Description: Shows Ken Mair and another Maori activist (his deputy) standing beside a tree in the Moutoa Gardens in Wanganui. Ken Mair is explaining the exceptions to the rule about keeping non-Maori out of the Gardens. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - Garrick Tremain Moutoa Gardens was the scene of an 80-day Maori occupation in early 1995. Quantity: 1 cartoon bromide(s).

Manuscript

Memoranda of leases and other legal documents

Date: [1888-1923]

From: McDonnell, Alexander Francis, 1866-1938 : Further papers

Reference: fMS-Papers-6831-1

Description: Memoranda of leases and transfers, many in the Wanganui region. They are for land at Paranuiamata Putiki Native Reserve, Rakautaua no 6, Ohanga 4D in the Waitara Survey District, Waimarino, Hauturu West no 2, Rangiwaea, Ngaurukehu B no 2C, Tuketuke D and Kai Iwi. Not all the lessors have been entered under Name. Language - Part of the documents is in Maori Quantity: 1 folder(s).

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