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Date: 1605, 1831-1866

From: Hingston, William George Cornelius, 1802-1894 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0043-1

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Piece-level inventory available.

Date: 1881

By: Te Kairangi, Atanatiu, active 1870-1913

Reference: Micro-MS-0949

Description: Arranged in four parts this journal explores the history and whakapapa of the Ngati Toa people. It includes detailed whakapapa from Marangaiparoa, son of Toa Rangatira, with a special emphasis on the relationships between Ngati Toa and other closely related Kawhia tribes. The manuscript also details the migration of the Tainui and Te Arawa canoes to Aotearoa, with accompanying karakia; Purakau, or short historical narratives, about numerous Ngati Toa tupuna (ancestors); The migrations of the Ngati Toa tribes from Kawhia to the Kapiti district; And an examination of Maori theological concepts, and includes a discussion about the descent of the Maori people from Adam and Eve. Also records the baptism of various people into the Mormon church at Takapuwahia pa, Porirua, during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Publication - This manuscript may be the original source material used by Sir Maui Pomare for the book "Legends of the Maori", 2 volumes [1930]. Other - Microfilmed in 2001 from original in private hands Manuscript journal by Atanatiu Te Kairangi, later acquired by Sir Maui Pomare. Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s) positive. 0.01 Linear Metres.

Date: [1940-1995]

By: Wills Johnson, Te Mīria Kate, 1929-1995

Reference: ATL-Group-00503

Description: Comprises correspondence with Chatham Islanders relating to the history of the islands, and correspondence with others also relating to the the islands' history. Includes research notes, whakapapa and genealogical material, photocopies of original and published material, some personal papers, photographs and interview tapes. Also includes photographs of Chatham Islands personalities and places, Source of title - Supplied Kate Miria Wills Johnson was born in the Chatham Islands and became involved in the history of the area, publishing `People of the Chathams' in 1994 Quantity: 205 colour original photographic print(s). 87 folder(s). 61 b&w original photographic print(s). 7 volume(s). 4 album(s) Album(s). 2 colour photo-mechanical print(s). 1 container(s) film negatives. 2 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, printed matter (some photocopies), colour and black and white photographs, photogprah albums, and negatives. Transfers: To Oral History Collection - 21 interview tapes relating to Chatham Islands history; and 6 interview tapes relating to Wairarapa flax mill for copy and return - To Serials Collection - Several copies of serials and calendar. Processing information: Previous access statement 'Restricted - Content cannot be accessed without permission" was removed in May 2022.