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Maori place-names of New Zealand (vol 16)
Date: [1944]
From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Ethnological notebooks
Reference: MS-Papers-6061-17
Description: Contents comprise notes re adze types; type VII, VB from Turakina district; Waitaha adze from Porirua Harbour; from Mangaroa; type IIA from Patea; greenstone adze from Levin-Foxton highway area; map of sites of Horowhenua adzes found by Henry J Kilsby; grey stone adze from Heatherlea-Koputaroa area, Horowhenua; blackstone adzes from Onukuwaiata, Waimakaira, Horowhenua and Wallace Road, Levin; location maps of adzes found by A Seifert, A Gillespie, Louis Noara and on Clifford's farm, Tokomaru area (1941-1944); adzes from Makurerua Swamp, Horowhenua Arrangement: Notebook no 16 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (volume).
Maori notebook (vol 51)
Date: [1960-1961]
From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Ethnological notebooks
Reference: MS-Papers-6061-52
Description: Comprises report of visit to Paremata for further colour slides, with notes re these and map showing Maori sites, place-names and European development and slide viewpoints; pannoramic photograph of Porirua Harbour showing geographical features, Maori sites and place-names; map, Motukaraka; sketch plan, earthworks, Fort Strode. Arrangement: Notebook no 51 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (volume).
Diagrams of artefacts
Date: [19--]
From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Papers and diaries
Reference: MSI-Papers-0261-10/18A
Description: Maps and tracings of land features and various archaeological finds, including numerous Maori artefacts (usually made from either bone or wood, but includes some human remains), from around NZ but mostly from the Horowhenua district. Examples are a whale club (patu paraoa) found at Horowhenua, and a whale bone comb (heru paraoa) found at Waikanae.
Maori notebook (vol 62)
Date: [1962-1963]
From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Ethnological notebooks
Reference: MS-Papers-6061-63
Description: Comprises discussion on Maori place-names of Porirua Harbour and environs, northern area from Paekakariki to Wairaka with maps; memoranda of illustrations for Porirua Harbour area with map showing viewpoints and directions; former Maori lines of communciataion and travel (paths, tracks, trails, canoe passage) in the south-western Wellington district, a compilation; Paremata Flat, a cartographic adjustment of early cultural and vocational sites (all with maps) Arrangement: Notebook no 62 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (volume).
Maori notebook (vol 63)
Date: 1963
From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Ethnological notebooks
Reference: MS-Papers-6061-64
Description: Comprises historical notes and early sketch maps of Mana Island (with map); place-names of the Takapu-Porirua town area (includes genealogical chart of Paeroa Wineera from the Tainui and Aotea waka), map of Takapuwahia Porirua area; unexpected evidence of the western Polynesian-Melanesian boundary area origin of the proto-Ngatimamoe...handgrips of weapons and artefacts Arrangement: Notebook no 63 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (volume).
Maori notebook (vol 35)
Date: [1957]
From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Ethnological notebooks
Reference: MS-Papers-6061-36
Description: Comprises notes on old occupation site at Kau Bay, Pt Halswell, Wellington Harbour (with maps); map of the Greytown area; map, pa near mouth of Waitotara River; map, Ohawe Village, Waingongoro River; Melanesian greenstone adze, Bethune's sale; new type of patu from Western Marlborough Sounds (with map); melanezoid adze; Maori place-names of Croisilles Harbour, Marlborough Sounds (with map); a series of maps of the NZ Company's 1st general survey, Wellington district; map, native garden, on Owhariu Stream Arrangement: Notebook no 35 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (volume).
Waiata and traditions
Date: Before 1854
From: Grey, George (Sir), 1812-1898: Maori manuscripts
Reference: MSY-2103
Description: Contains waiata, correspondence and traditions from various tribes. Includes a wide range of karakia. Quantity: 1 volume(s).
Research notes
Date: [1960-1962]
From: Keyes, Ian Warwick, 1938-2004 : Papers relating to George Leslie Adkin
Reference: MS-Papers-8010-06
Description: Exercise book with notes on Porirua including introduction Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Maori notebook (vol 43)
Date: 1959-1960
From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Ethnological notebooks
Reference: MS-Papers-6061-44
Description: Comprises map of archaeological sites and other features of the Orongorongo-Turakirae area, excursion 12 Sept 1959; `The Great harbour of Tara'; map, Pencarrow-Fitzroy Bay lagoons showing route and ethnological data, Sep 1959; photograph by G R Bull from Pencarrow Head to Wellington with key; the outer coast south of Porirua Harbour, Maori place-names and sites. Excursion from Titahi Bay to Ana-paura, 10 Oct 1959; scenery and old Maori pa sites at Titahi Bay and adjacent coast, 21 Apr 1960; Maori place-names and sites of Titahi Bay...south arm Porirua Harbour, excursion, 10 Oct 1959 and text; photograph, Porirua-Wellington harbour district showing location of Maori (Ngati Toa and Ngati Ira) geographical place-names and traditional sites; map, Titahi Bay-Mt Cooper-Pikarere area, 21 Apr 1960 Arrangement: Notebook no 43 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (volume).
Maori notebook (vol 49)
Date: [1960-1963]
From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Ethnological notebooks
Reference: MS-Papers-6061-50
Description: Comprises notes; letter, Michael Hitchings to Adkin re results of Hadfield Church excavation; map, Paraparaumu to Waimeha Stream; brief genealogy of Te Rangihiroa; profile, the tino of Rikiorangi site from early map; aerial photograph, Paraparaumu area; map, Paraparaumu Beach area with emendment of Te Uruhi pa site...disinterred presumed Hadfield's church; photograph and diagram of part of Kenakena site...Hadfield's church; photograph with numbered Maori place-names and sites, Porirua Harbour; map, central area, Porirua Harbour, with numbered Maori place-names and sites; draft and final map, head of Pauatahanui Arm showing recent geomorphological changes Arrangement: Notebook no 49 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (volume).
Maori notebook (vol 59)
Date: 1962-1963
From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Ethnological notebooks
Reference: MS-Papers-6061-60
Description: Contents comprise note on a remarkable sequence of archaeological finds, Horowhenua; report on the Waitaha midden-cooking oven site at Paremata Flat, Porirua Harbour (with photograph of Brees' sketch); note on heavy thick quadrilateral oblique-tanged adze from Paremata flat; note on tangless form of hogbacked adze from Waitaha site, Paremata Flat; notes on large hogbacked adze, Paremata site; notes, oblique-tanged quadrilateral adze, Paremata site, Porirua Harbour; adze, nephrite with tang, Paremata-Waitaha site, Porirua Harbour; unique Polynesian-type necklace, Paremata site Arrangement: Notebook no 59 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (volume).
Diaries
Date: 1954-1957
From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Diaries
Reference: Micro-MS-0600-10
Description: Notes on Adkin's archeology expeditions in the Horowhenua, Wairarapa, Kapiti Coast, Marlborough, Kaikoura and Canterbury regions. Comprehensive list of Marlborough's Maori place-names and pre-historic sites. Includes commentary on Adkin's 1963 visit to Taupo and Hongoeka. Adkin gives the name of the Ngati Toa kainga at Taupo Pa as Turi-Kawera. Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).
Printed papers re Maori lands
Date: 1865-1893
From: Mantell family : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0083-147
Description: Public Notice (26 August 1879) by the Maori Committee appointed to investigate and take proceedings against the Crown for the confiscation of Maori lands during the Maori-European land wars. advising Maori about their rights in relation to confiscated lands Also includes newspaper article about the desire of Ngati Toa to impose strict guidelines for the proper carriage and behaviour of its members in the Pa. This code was devloped to suppress drunkeness and its associated problems, and manage traditional Maori land usage (ie. selling, rental, lease etc) Other Titles - Te Waka Maori o Niu Tireni, Tihema 14, 1876. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Maps and plans
Date: n d, [ca 1852]
From: Webster, Kenneth Athol, 1906-1967 : The Webster collection and papers / of Kenneth Athol Webster
Reference: MS-Papers-1009-2/31
Description: Contains: - Manuscript map of Otaki Mission Station and sketch (n d) Manuscript map of Porirua Harbour showing the site of Trinity College (n d) Map showing mills within fifty miles of Otawhao - signed by John Morgan (n d) Plan for an institution for Native Teachers at Tauranga No. 2 (brick) (ca 1852) Plan for an institution for Native Teachers at Tauranga No. 3 (wood) (ca. 1852) Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Maori notebook (vol 50)
Date: [1960-1961]
From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Ethnological notebooks
Reference: MS-Papers-6061-51
Description: Comprises map, Pirinoa area, Wairarapa showing old pa site, geomorphology; sketch, pa site, Tauanui River, Pirinoa sheep station, and profiles; report on Waitaha adzes; on adze, Sth Taranaki; further notes, Porirua Harbour Maori place names and sites, with map; notes Arrangement: Notebook no 50 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (volume).
Notebook (vol 23)
Date: [1950-1953]
From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Ethnological notebooks
Reference: MS-Papers-6061-24
Description: Contents comprise notes on middens, Porirua Harbour (including map); alternative schemes of the populating of NZ; map of Maori sites, Waikanae- Paraparaumu-Paekakariki; selected items from P Beckett's collection; map showing Waitaha sites; nephrite heimatau from L Horowhenua; Hutt Valley midden; and other notes Arrangement: Notebook no 23 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (volume).
Maori place-names, lore and New Zealand archaeology (vol 54) - Porirua Harbour
Date: [1962]
From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Ethnological notebooks
Reference: MS-Papers-6061-55
Description: Contents comprise reports, the Plimmerton-Pukerua portion of the Porirua Harbour area showing Maori sites and place-names, with detailed notes (with map); photographic record (in colour slides) of the Pukerua Bay-Wairaka Point coast of the Porirua-Pukerua district of western Wellington (26 Mar 1962); Pukerua Bay and Wairaka Point - the scene of the final episodes of the tradition of Haunui-a-Nanaia and Wairaka; visit by local Maori clubs, organised by Pirimi Tahiwi and under Adkin's guidance (28 Apr 1962) (with map) and tribal genealogy Arrangement: Notebook no 54 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (volume).
Whaling, sealing and early settlement - Part 2
Date: May 1939-Oct 1940
From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. Centennial Publications Branch : Historical Atlas material
Reference: MS-Papers-0230-006
Description: Correspondence and notes about whaling and sealing, and whaling stations throughout the North and South Islands of New Zealand. Considerable correspondence relating to Port Cooper (Lyttelton) and Peraki whaling activities. Some notes about Kapiti and surrounding districts. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Detailed inventory available.
Whaling, sealing and early settlement - Part 3 (a)
Date: 1940-1942
From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. Centennial Publications Branch : Historical Atlas material
Reference: MS-Papers-0230-007
Description: Various papers, much of which are copied from the Old Land Claims series - National Archives. The evidence relates to whaling and sealing operations throughout New Zealand giving details of whalers, their stations, and the Maori communities they interacted with. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Detailed inventory available.
Papers relating to conservation, coastal and harbour issues
Date: 1969-1972
From: Bailey, Margaret (Dr), 1945-: Collection of Margaret and John Bailey
Reference: MS-Papers-11462-02
Description: Folder comprises papers concerning conservation issues, specifically water classification changes and pollution in Porirua harbour and Pauatahanui inlet; and effects of a motorway extension on Keith George Park, Silverstream. Includes letters, handwritten notes, photocopies of newspaper clippings, reports, newsletters, notices. Also includes curriculum vitae for Peter Maurice Hancock. Arrangement: Material delivered to library in manilla folder labelled 'Conservation' Quantity: 1 folder(s).