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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)
Holyoake, Keith Jacka (Sir), 1904-1983 : Political papers
Date: 1934-1972
By: Holyoake, Keith Jacka (Sir), 1904-1983
Reference: MS-Papers-1814
Description: Some speech-notes, 1934-1949; ministerial files (almost complete series), 1949-1957; P.M.'s correspondence file (76m), 1960-1972. Also Pahiatua electorate correspondence, National Party material, speech notes, press statements and cuttings, invitations, desk diaries, scrapbooks and photographs MP (National), 1932-1938, 1943-1976; Prime Minister, 1957, 1960-1972; Governor-General, 1976-1980 Quantity: 3920 folder(s). 3 box(es) (Hollinger). 107 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph, mss, typescript and printed matter Finding Aids: Paper inventory containing further detail of collection is available in Katherine Mansfield Reading Room. Distance researchers may request a copy be sent to them..
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
Administration of native affairs
Date: Sep-Dec 1863
From: Mantell family : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0083-222
Description: Notes about funding for the erection of a residence for Native Chiefs visiting Wellington, 1863. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Gillespie, William Henry, 1893-1961 : Parliamentary papers
Date: 1947-1960
By: Gillespie, William Henry, 1893-1961
Reference: MS-Papers-2204
Description: The collection reflects the interests of a member of parliament representing a rural electorate. None of the papers relate to Gillespie's brief tenure as Minister of Agriculture. The personal material consists of correspondence with colleagues and constituents, speech notes and notes relating to membership of parliamentary committees. The papers include correspondence (1947-1960), parliamentary committees (1952-1960), the University of New Zealand (1954-1956) and farming matters (1940-1959). Source of title - Supplied Gillespie was National MP for Hurunui (1943-1961), Minister of Agriculture (1960-1961) and member of University of NZ Senate Quantity: 71 folder(s). 0.80 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter Finding Aids: Paper inventory which was previously available in reading room was removed on 28 May 2014 as it contained no extra information. A copy is available in the staff backfile.. Transfers: Transferred from the General Assembly Library, 1978, with the Mabel Howard papers.
Correspondence (a)
Date: 1940-1949
From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Further papers
Reference: MS-Papers-7575-033
Description: Contains letters and papers to Ngata relating to politics, Maori education and employment, development schemes and the Cook Islands Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss
Maori printed matter
Date: 1893-1922
From: Keys, Ben, 1878-1951 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0407-16
Description: Contains various printed papers relating to religious and political matters; these papers include information about the spread and prevention of small-pox and other diseases, information about Arbour Day (in English), copies of political correspondence from Taranaki Te Uamairangi, Tau Henare, Maui Pomare and Apirana Ngata; a copy of the Kahiti o Niu Tiremi dealing with the enlistment of Maori soldier in World War One, and a notice with regard to the establishment of a railway company at Taupo; there is also an invitation from Te Arawa rangatira for Te Arawa people to attend a hui at Maketu to discuss negotiations with the Government Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.
Thomas, Godfrey John (Sir), 1824-1861 : Journals and letters / Sir Godfrey J Thomas
Date: 1844-1853
By: Thomas, Godfrey John (Sir), 1824-1861
Reference: Micro-MS-0285
Description: Journals 1846-1853, contain comments on public and private affairs and copies of letters written by Thomas, including those to his half-brother, Sir George Grey. Source of title - Supplied title Relationship complexity - Photocopy held at MS-Papers-2428 Thomas held government appointments in South Australia, 1844-1846 and in Auckland and Wellington, 1846-1852, including the post of Secretary to Governor Sir George Grey, his half-brother. Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s) positive. Physical Description: Holographs and printed matter (microfilm of photocopies) Finding Aids: Inventory available.
Native Affairs Commission papers (d)
Date: 1933-1934
From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0113
Description: List of signatories from Ngai Tuhoe in support of the Land Development Scheme and opposing the new regulations placed upon the scheme by the government. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts
Rolleston family : Further papers
Date: 1868-1949
By: Rolleston family
Reference: 79-287
Description: Family and other personal correspondence. Includes some of William Rolleston, his wife Mary, but mainly their son Francis Joseph; also including other family members. There are some letters of political, social and community significance relating to the careers of William Rolleston, and his son F J Rolleston. Writers include Professor J B Condliffe, Sir Francis Bell, Sir James Parr. Added in 1980 to this accession were 11 letters 1891-1893 from J D Ormond, Harold Kemp, E J Watts etc; 15 letters of family to F Rolleston at school, 1881-1889; various records of F Rolleston's life at school; his `Parodies on Gilbert and Sullivan' etc. Later in same year further Rolleston letters, 1868-1949 were added, including letters relating to the political career of John Christopher Rolleston. Source of title - Supplied title Other - Rosamond Rolleston was the author of `William and Mary Rolleston; an informal biography' which was published in 1971 Relationship complexity - See also MS-Group-0377 (1971 accession) Arrangement: The bulk of the letters had been arranged chronologically before they were deposited. Quantity: 3 box(es). 1 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, printed matter and photographs Finding Aids: When the papers were still with Rosamond Wilson, Steven Eldrid-Grigg listed those letters that seemed to him of chief interest, and this list is in a back file. These letters have been merged into the chronological sequence. Loose photographs
Speedy family: Miscellaneous papers
Date: [1835], 1847-1894
By: Speedy family
Reference: MS-Papers-2184
Description: Papers include holograph extracts from Speedy's diary of 1863 giving details of skirmishes in Waiuku area; letters to Speedy in his official capacity; letters to Sarah from her husband and relatives 1863-1890; letters from Sarah to her children 1890-1894; marriage certificate for Sarah and James 1835; miscellaneous letters to members of the Speedy family; mss list of birth dates for family members; envelope addressed to J H Jerram in Auckland (one of Speedy's daughters became a Mrs Jerram); and two photographs, one of the family home at Fairlea, Waiuku, and the other possibly of Major Speedy, ca 1860s James Speedy served as an officer in the British Army in India. He married Sarah Squire in Calcutta in 1835. By the 1850s the family had moved to NZ and settled in the Waiuku area. Major Speedy was Resident Magistrate and Native Agent for the Mauku, Waiuku and Pukekohe districts during the wars of the 1860s. In July 1863 he established and took command of the Waiuku Volunteer Force Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescripts (stencilled copies) and photographs
McDonnell, T : The 17th December 1919 and the end of the World
Date: 1983
By: McDonnell, T, active 1983
Reference: MS-Papers-10938
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s) (11 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph
Hall-Jones, William (Sir), 1851-1936 :Papers
Date: 1893-1936
By: Hall-Jones, William (Hon Sir), 1851-1936
Reference: MS-Group-0532
Description: Correspondence, notes and reports relating to Hall-Jones' political career during the Seddon and Ward ministries, and as member of the Legislative Council (1913-1936). A large part of the papers are concerned with his work as Acting Prime Minister (1906), Minister of Public Works and Marine (1893-1906), and New Zealand High Commissioner in London (1908-1912). Includes private papers and correspondence, although most of these are semi-political in nature. Also testimonials and memorabilia, photographs, published official papers and newspaper clippings. Source of title - Transcribed Arrangement: The papers have been arranged in series, based on Hall-Jone's various political activities Cabinet minister, New Zealand High Commissioner in London and member of the Legislative Council Quantity: 99 folder(s). 5 volume(s). 1 box(es). 1 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, mss, typescripts and printed matter Finding Aids: A detailed list compiled by the donor is also available on request. Transfers: To Photographic Archive - Two albums and 8 loose photographs. Processing information: Material in Series 1 to 4 initially required the permission of the Chief Librarian for access. This was removed and the collection made 'No access restrictions' in May 2022.
Amery, Colin L, fl 1988 : Ten minutes to midnight
Date: 1988
By: Amery, Colin L, active 1979-1988
Reference: MS-Papers-10319
Description: Amery's story of the Rainbow Warrior affair Quantity: 1 folder(s) (103 leaves). 0.02 Linear Metres. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by C Amery, Clendon, Auckland, 1988
Burke, Thomas Kerry (Sir), 1942- : Parliamentary papers
Date: 1972-1975
By: Burke, Thomas Kerry (Sir), 1942-
Reference: 75-281
Description: Papers of a Labour back bench Member of Parliament in the Kirk-Rowling administration of 1972-1975. Includes departmental files, general correspondence with his electorate and other material, grouped by subject. Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 12 box(es). 4 Linear Metres. Physical Description: holographs, mss, typescripts, printed matter Finding Aids: Preliminary listing available.
Correspondence (b)
Date: 1932-1938
From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Further papers
Reference: MS-Papers-7575-032
Description: Contains letters and papers to Ngata relating to political matters such as land and cultural development and the Native Affairs Commission Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss
Domett, Alfred 1811-1887 : Letter book
Date: 1848-1871
By: Domett, Alfred (Hon), 1811-1887
Reference: qMS-0616
Description: The first section of the book contains notes and draft entries drawn up between 1848 and 1851, while Domett was Colonial Secretary. The section dealing with the Newcome Trust estate 1869-1871 covers history of the Starborough run Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Mss (38 cm; marbled boards, in ¼ green morocco, light green linen hinged lid box)
Smith, Murray Robert, 1941-2009 : Parliamentary papers
Date: 1972-1975
By: Smith, Murray Robert, 1941-2009
Reference: 75-286
Description: Papers of a back bench Member of Parliament in the Kirk-Rowling Labour government of 1972-1976. Papers are arranged by topic. Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 32 box(es) (phase boxes). 10.60 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, mss, typescripts, printed matter Finding Aids: Preliminary listing available.
Miss Christine Little - The Donovan story
Date: 1990
From: New Zealand Society of Genealogists : 1990 Sesquicentennial Family Biography Competition collection
Reference: MS-Papers-4280-079
Description: The essay is the story of Patrick Donovan, an Irishman who came to Auckland in 1840 with his first wife, Julia McAuliffe and their children. They first went to Hobart and then Melbourne before arriving in New Zealand. He established himself in business in Auckland as innkeeper of the Shamrock, Rose and Thistle, Shortland Crescent, and later farmed at Onehunga. He was the owner of land in various parts of Auckland. In 1853 he was elected to the Auckland Provincial Council, serving till 1855. Julia died in 1845 and he remarried Elizabeth Scott in the same year. The essay includes brief notes on his 16 children, and covers the years 1835-1899 Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Published inventory available. Includes photographs of David Donovan and Harriet McLeod nee Oshbaldiston, 6 Sep 18883; Florence Elizabeth Donovan, ca 1890; Frederick Little and Catherine (Kate) Donovan on their wedding day
Newspaper clippings
Date: [1879-1893]
From: Phillips, Coleman, 1846-1925 : Papers
Reference: 79-027-02
Description: Clippings relating to agriculture, agricultural and pastoral shows, the setting up of an agricultural college, Greytown, politics and other matters Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Preliminary listing in Back file.