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Papers relating to Maoritanga
Date: 1959-1976
From: Fowler, Leo, 1902-1976: Papers and photographs
Reference: 77-014-1/19A
Description: Papers relating to Maoritanga including research papers, articles, correspondence and stories. Includes whakatauki (proverbs), a poem/song called "The Song of Maoritanga," an article about Maori education and educators' attitudes to the cultural heritage of Maori youth, a Maori Land Court interim decision on Raharuhi Rukupo delivered at Gisborne 19 Sep 1975, some notes about moemoea (dreams) and their interpretation within the Maori culture, an article by Fowler titled "The teaching of Maori in schools," papers relating to the significance of tukutuku patterns for Ngati Porou and other articles relating to various topics including Wharepuni [sleeping houses], a Maori almanac (re: fishing and planting), a draft story of "The taniwha of Tuparoa" and some loose papers relating to Fowler's autobiography. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Whangara Blocks (a)
Date: 1921-1950
From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0533
Description: Contains files regarding the Station and schemes Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescripts
Whangara Station (b)
Date: 1921-1950
From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0534
Description: File relating to the Whangara Station and land scheme Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts
Pamphlets and printed materials
Date: 1923-1950
From: Cockcroft, Thomas, 1900-1977:Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-11889-8
Description: Includes the bulletin, 'Birds! New Zealanders! Protect your native birds!' issued by the NZ Native Bird Protection Society (1925?), 'New Zealand birds', by W R B Oliver, NZ Bird notes bulletins (Dec 1943, Apr, Dec 1944, Oct 1947) and Notornis (July 1950). Also contains an article by Professor Dayton Stoner from the State University of Iowa entitled, 'A flightless New Zealand Bird' (1923) with an annotation from the author to J G Myer, and and a typescript from 21 August 1926 with information about White Island. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
119 - Personal letters and accounts
Date: 1936-1950
From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0318
Description: File 119 - Contains personal letters and receipts Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts
Research papers
Date: 1950
From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0470
Description: Contains essays and notes, one regarding the Ngata Memorial Hall in Waiomatatini, one entitled `The Savage hits back', an essay on Taranaki history, a waiata entitled `He Tangi Na Turaukawa' and other waiata. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescripts
Research notes (a)
Date: 1936-1950
From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0070
Description: Contains many letters pertaining to research enquiries on matters such as whakatauaki, moteatea, place names and also book and article enquiries Includes a letter written by Ngata to the New Zealand Listener, on the topic of "Maori moving to the cities". Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts
Vicki Joy Fissenden - Success or defeat? An immigrant's account
Date: 1990
From: New Zealand Society of Genealogists : 1990 Sesquicentennial Family Biography Competition collection
Reference: MS-Papers-4280-052
Description: The essay traces the Fissenden family of Birling, Kent, to New Zealand and documents their lifestyles subsequent to their arrival. Beginning in 1875 the Fissendens and their descendants built a new life in New Zealand buying land, opening businesses and raising their families. From Marlborough the descendants of the first nine Fissendens spread to a large part of the upper South Island, later moving to Hawke's Bay and Auckland. Quantity: 1 folder(s) 45 pages. Finding Aids: Published inventory available.
Maori Land Block - Papangaio J Block
Date: 1956-1965
From: Jones, Pei Te Hurinui, 1898-1976 : Papers
Reference: MSY-3917
Description: Volume is full of information pertaining to the Papangaio Land Block. Included are telegrams, correspondence, plans, claims material, names of owners and other various papers Quantity: 1 volume(s) 260 pages. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter (grey phase box)
Noel Robert Archibald Cox - Notes about the Chatham Islands
Date: n d
From: Burt, William Beverland, 1912-1992 : Chatham Islands collection
Reference: MS-Papers-0434-41
Description: Describes Maoris taking possession of Chathams, arrival of Mr Hunt in 1840, arrival of whalers and Germans, cannabilism, land settlement, Pitt Island, island steamer trade, disaster of `Te Aroha' in 1931 Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript and photographs Photographs of J G Engst, house at Whangamarino, Alex Shand and F A D Cox (partners in Whangamarino Station), despatch of wool for shipment to New Zealand
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).
Paekakariki Riding - Rate book
Date: 1957-1958
From: Hutt County Council : Records
Reference: MSZ-0232
Description: Quantity: 1 volume(s).
Notebook (vol 22)
Date: [1940-1950]
From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Ethnological notebooks
Reference: MS-Papers-6061-23
Description: Contents comprise notes on adze types from Makorokio Stream, Ohau, and Poroporo Ridge; ancient rock paintings; map of Weka Pass; on Maerewhenua, a name with six variants; on the rediscovery of the kohakatakahea; data from P J Burstall; of a visit to Maketu; adzes from Westland, Moutapu Bay and Amuri Bluff (with maps); and other notes Arrangement: Notebook no 22 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (volume).
Correspondence re Mount John Observatory
Date: 1956-1969
From: Bateson, Frank Maine, 1909-2007 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-8405-1
Description: Comprises correspondence re the establishment of Mount John Observatory. Much of the correspondence is with American astronomers. Source of title - Supplied by Library Quantity: 1 folder(s). Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donation, Dr F M Bateson, 2005
Papers relating to Thatcher's buildings in Nelson
Date: [186-], 1951, 1982, [200-]
From: Alington, Margaret Hilda, 1920-2012 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-8897-59
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holographs, manuscripts, typescripts, printed matter
Teaching work book
Date: 1954
From: Campbell, Alistair Te Ariki, 1925-2009: Collection
Reference: MSX-6794
Description: Teaching work book for Campbell's time at Newtown School in 1954 Quantity: 1 volume(s).
Miscellaneous records
Date: 1953-1955
From: Hutt County Council : Records
Reference: MS-Papers-1293-119/20
Description: Correspondence and papers include Royal Humane Society of New Zealand re awards; renaming of road in vicinity of Rimutaka Prison (Wi Tako), 1955; Safe Driving Awards for drivers of commercial vehicles; W Julius Hyde re airport site; New Zealand Geographic Board re the name Horokiwi; New Zealand Travel and Holidays Association Inc list of members and subscribers, 1954; East Harbour Branch, NZ Returned Services Association re East Harbour war memorial; Vance Vivian Ltd re stolen cheque; Wellington Associated Mountain Clubs re shelter at entrance to the Tararua Range, 1954; Whites Aviation Ltd; and other miscellaneous matters Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss
Water supply - Paraparaumu/Waikanae area (54/48)
Date: Feb 1950
From: Wellington Regional Planning Authority : Records
Reference: 75-156-053
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Raumati Riding - Rate book (part 1)
Date: 1955-1956
From: Hutt County Council : Records
Reference: MSZ-0234
Description: Quantity: 1 volume(s).
Maori notebook (vol 24)
Date: [1950-1952]
From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Ethnological notebooks
Reference: MS-Papers-6061-25
Description: Comprises notes on Maori place-names and sites of past and present kainga, Bay of Plenty (with map); of Tauranga Harbour, Mt Maunganui, Whakatane and Maketu and Waihi estuaries (with maps); section of whalebone object; letter, Bryce Wood to Adkin (1953); moa-bone with cuts, Roxburgh; Solomon Islands adzes; adzes from Auckland and Poroutawhao; data from Moawhango by R A L Batley (with map) Arrangement: Notebook no 24 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (volume).