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Papers relating to Maori involvement in World War One and World War Two
Date: 1907-1941
From: Cowan, James, 1870-1943 : Papers
Reference: fMS-Papers-11310-144
Description: Papers relating to Maori involvement in World War One and World War Two including correspondence, photographs, a postcard, clippings and a printer's proof of 'Maori War Book' [just one page] with some sketches of war boats on the back. Letter from H W Bird [Maori Battalion] with whakapapa of the descendants of commanders at Te Tapiri in 1865, and lists Ngati Manawa men who fought in World War One. Includes a photograph of Lieutenant J C Tikao of Rapaki, Lyttelton [wounded] and a postcard with a Christmas message on the back and an original drawing of a Maori soldier on the front with 'It's a long way to Tipperary' written in Maori which begins 'He roa te wa ki Tipirere...'. Four photographs from a small envelope titled Chailak Dere, Anzac 1915, also inscribed with Buck's photos for Batt history'. Three of the photos are inscribed on the back saying 'Chailak Dere, Anzac,' 'Terraces on Cheshire Ridge, Anzac,' and 'Clearing Station. No. 2 and No. 3 Outposts, Anzac. Sat morning Aug 7th'. Clippings from 1933 to 1941. Language - Waiata and whakapapa in Maori Arrangement: 40 in original listing Quantity: 1 folder(s). Drawing on postcard, four black & white photographs, drawings on the back of a printer's proof.
159 - Letters from Eric Ramsden
Date: 1938-1948
From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0363
Description: File 159 - Contains letters from Ramsden regarding many things like research and publishing enquiries and government affairs. Includes a programme from a concert given by Inia Te Wiata in 1947. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts
Kingitanga papers
Date: 1860-1929
From: Ramsden, George Eric Oakes, 1898-1962 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0196-387/7
Description: Contains papers about the Kingitanga and the Tariao cult, explaining the origin, theology and activities of the cult, and the place of King Tawhiao in the belief system; also contains correspondence to and from the Kingitanga in the 1880s with regard to Maori political representation, Maori sovereignty, land issues, pardons for Te Kooti Arikirangi and others and the relationship between the Kingitanga and the Government. Also contains minutes from the proceedings of a court case before one of Tawhiao's courts, brought by Tiahuia Reone against Mamae Te Hapi regarding a stolen horse; translation (into Maori) of press reports in the New Zealand Herald and the Weekly News about the 'coming in ' of Tawhiao, and the negotiations that surrounded this; there is also a timeline showing when iwi affiliated to the Kingitanga. There is a copy of a letter from Tawhiao to the Privy Council, petitioning for an investigation into Maori land rights, Maori sovreignty and Maori political representation; the letter is accompanied by a lengthy preamble that sets out the basis for the grievances. There are copies of telegrams sent to and from Te Puea and Maui Pomare with regard to Maori conscription in World War I; there is also a typed copy of a report by Pei Te Hurinui Jones about the opening of Mahinaarangi Meeting House, and an annual report (with accounts) from an East Coast farming co-operative, signed by Apirana Ngata Quantity: 1 folder(s).