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Lawn, Robert G, 1920?- : Beneath the green canopy
Date: [1947-1993]
By: Lawn, Robert G, 1920?-
Reference: MS-Papers-5988
Description: Comprises reminiscences by Lawn of his time on the National Forest Survey of indigenous forests of New Zealand from 1946 to 1956 with contributions also from J G Rawson, J E Henry, P J Grant, A Cunningham, A Hall, P Crequer, T Gebbie and R Robbins. Lawn describes his life until he entered the forest service, the survey from training in Rotorua and surveying the Ureweras, the forests of west Taupo, South Westland and additional contributions also include Southland. Includes aerial view of Urewera and inland Coromandel areas, sample tally sheet and map of central survey region of the North Island. Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 folder(s) (168 pages). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript with holograph annotations (photocopy) Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mr R G Lawn, Reefton, May 1997
Material relating to Urewera National Park
Date: 1970-1985
From: Fleming, Charles Alexander (Sir), 1916-1987 : Papers
Reference: 87-208-221
Description: Includes Urewera National Park annual reports; Urewera National Park Board news; management plans; National Park Authority visit reports; Department of Lands and Survey report on Waimana Valley and a handbook, maps and pamphlets Quantity: 1 box(es). Physical Description: Typescripts and printed matter
Notebook containing research notes including Potatau's waiata
Date: [1901-1918]
From: Cowan, James, 1870-1943 : Papers
Reference: MSX-9069
Description: Notebook containing research notes and clippings entitled 'Potatau's waiata' [with other MS annotations on front cover]. Mainly relating various areas in the North Island particularly Rotorua, Urewera, Waikato, Bay of Plenty and East Coast regions. Includes waiata relating to waka, tangi, aroha, and some Maori vocabulary relating to rain [from Tuhoe], and names of stars etc 'Te Paki o Matariki'. Language - Contains some Maori content, particularly waiata and place names. Arrangement: 53 in original listing Quantity: 1 volume(s).
Urewera maps
Date: n d (2001)
From: Binney, Judith Te Tomairangi o te Aroha (Dame), 1940-2011: Collection
Reference: MSDL-1765
Description: Quantity: 18 electronic scan(s) of maps.
Urewera maps
Date: 1872, n d (2002)
From: Binney, Judith Te Tomairangi o te Aroha (Dame), 1940-2011: Collection
Reference: MSDL-1766
Description: Quantity: 16 electronic scan(s) of maps.
Letter from Te Kowhai and others to Bay of Plenty / Wairoa chiefs (with translation)
Date: 19 Dec 1868
From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0692K-08
Description: Letter and contemporary translation seeking peaceful sentiments from neighbouring tribes in the areas Quantity: 1 piece (4 pages on 1 leaf).
Notebook
Date: 1919
From: Cowan, James, 1870-1943 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0039-10N
Description: Contains notes about the Bay of Plenty theatre and the Te Kooti campaign in the New Zealand Wars; contains notes about Maori place names and settlements in the Rotorua area; narratives of events in Te Arawa history; diary of travel through the Rotorua district; notes about the meeting house 'Wairaka' Quantity: 1 folder(s) (1 volume). Contains sketches and maps Processing information: Digitisation details - Loose pages digitised at the end of the structure map after the back cover
Te Tuhi Pihopa - Legends and genealogies
Date: 1895-1896
From: Polynesian Society: Records
Reference: MS-Papers-1187-113A
Description: Notebook containing karakia, waiata and whakatauki; Tuhoe whakapapa and notes about Tuhoe hapu and about conflicts between Tuhoe and Ngati Kahungunu in the 19th century; notes about the respective events that preceded the migrations of the Aotea and the Mataatua canoes from Hawaiki to New Zealand and information about the migrations per se; narrative about the introduction of the kumara to New Zealand from Hawaiki, and notes about conflicts involving Ngati Kahungunu ancestors Rakaihikuroa, Tupurupuru, Tuatamure and Kahutapere in the Gisborne area; there is also a narrative about the Tuhoe ancestor Rangiteaorere Notebook has "from Te Tuhi Pihopa" in Best's hand and "H T Pio Maori notes no.11" crossed out. Quantity: 1 volume(s).
Drafts and research papers
Date: [1938-1940]
From: Cowan, James, 1870-1943 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-11310-43
Description: Drafts and research papers relating to New Zealand history, particularly relating to the New Zealand wars, and New Zealand maritime history, and native birdlife in New Zealand, particularly in the Urewera country. Arrangement: Contained in bundle 58 in original listing. Quantity: 1 folder(s).