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Date: 1966-1980

From: Andrews, Reginald Percy, 1899-1987 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6153-2

Description: Describes early life in Napier, employment, involvement with Labour Party, local politics in Wanganui where he was mayor, 1962-1974 Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1826-1935

From: Australian Joint Copying Project : Miscellaneous Series microfilm

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-20-2991

Description: Comprises photographs of the Smith family, details of the Paddy Henderson fleet, passenger lists 1871-1880, various shipping papers, family correspondence, all relevant to Australia and New Zealand Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

Date: 1890-1904

By: Watkins, Rees, 1864?-1926

Reference: MS-Papers-1408

Description: Written to mother and father in Wales, first from Napier, where Rees worked for railways, and later from Ashley Clinton, Hawke's Bay, where he took up land. Gives details of farm life, clearing land, shearing. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (38 pieces). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs

Date: 1930-1932

From: New Zealand Alliance : Records

Reference: 77-206-03/20

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1972

From: Jones, Edward George Thomas, 1939- : A brief history of my family in New Zealand

By: Jones, Edward George Thomas, 1939-2011

Reference: MS-Papers-1482

Description: Contains first version of Jones' `A brief account of my family in New Zealand'. Covers history of his family from arrival of Riordan family, Taranaki, and Jones family, Canterbury, in the 1870s. James Riordan served with Armed Constabulary in Taranaki, in the Police Force in Napier before coming a carrier in Taihape, 1907. Mention of Dodunski, Goodwin, Fisher families. Notes on settlement in Taranaki of Polish immigrants; maps Relationship complexity - See also MS-Papers-4739 - a second, updated version of this account Quantity: 1 folder(s) (58 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript

Date: 1871-1878, 1916-1919

By: Webb family

Reference: MS-Papers-7375

Description: Comprises letters from William Webb to his mother and sister, Ellen, describing his life and activities from his various postings in Katikati (briefly), Waipukurau and Napier as a telegraph operator. Also, letters from William Webb's nephew, Arthur Foote, to his family from France and Sling Camp during World War I, together with greeting and christmas cards of that era. Source of title - Supplied William and Ellen Webb, son of William Webb and Frances Harris, who were originally from Truro, Cornwall, were born in Hokitika. William became a telegraph operator with the Post Office and worked in Kumara, Waipukurau and Napier. Arthur Foote was the son of Ellen and nephew of William Webb. Quantity: 11 folder(s). 0.10 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss Provenance: The donor is a descendant of Arthur Foote. Transfers: Collection as a whole received into Manuscripts; material transferred to the Photographic Archive - To Photographic Archive - Photographs of Webb and Foote families (PAColl-7763).

Date: 1948-1961

From: New Zealand Alliance : Records

Reference: 77-206-08/05

Description: Correspondence and membership lists re Wairoa, Napier and Hastings Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1906-1910, 1912-1920

By: Ennor, Harrold, 1888-1974

Reference: qMS-0673-0686

Description: Ennor recorded daily his involvement with the YMCA and the Congregational Church, sporting and domestic activities, and study towards a law degree which he completed in 1920. He also comments on events of the day, in particular news of the war in Europe. All diaries include ephemeral material (invitations, programmes, stamps, tram tickets, pressed flowers) Source of title - Supplied title Ennor was a public servant in Auckland, Napier and Gisborne during the period covered by these diaries Quantity: 14 volume(s). 0.14 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, printed matter and photographs (various sizes and bindings) The 1909 diary includes two small group photos labelled `Taken at picnic, Boxing Day 1909'

Date: 1879-1978

By: Protestant Alliance Friendly Society of Australasia

Reference: MS-Group-1133

Description: The Lodge claims to be the oldest in New Zealand, started at Thames in 1872. Others were formed later in NZ and earlier in Australia. A NZ Grand Council was started in 1880 with eight lodges. In 1978 the Society split into three to reduce administrative costs and negotiations were made to transfer the records to ATL. Records consist of fund and membership records, minute books, financial records, correspondence, etc. Includes the records of the following Lodges: Valley True Blue Lodge No 11, Queens Own Lodge No 36, Pride of Ngapara Lodge No 15, Star of Oamaru Lodge No 13, John Knox Lodge No 50, Triumph Lodge No 9, Loyal Excelsior Lodge No 41, Royal Standard Lodge No 61, Southern Cross Lodge No 21, Grand Lodge No 1, Star of Southland Lodge No 14, Star of Hastings Lodge No 12, Gilchrist Lodge No 19, Prince of Wales Lodge No 20, St Albans Lodge No 17. Quantity: 13 box(es) (179 folders). 12 volume(s). 5 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescript and printed matter Finding Aids: Preliminary list available. Includes rules (1902) and history of the Society, by J L Paulden, Grand Secretary, 1972. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mr J Paulden (Secretary), Christchurch, 1980 Transfers: Collection as a whole received into Manuscripts; material transferred to the Photographic Archive - To Photographic Archive - Photographs, mainly Conference delegates (PAColl-7821).

Date: May 1914-Feb 1915

From: Field, Arthur Nelson, 1882-1963 : Papers

Reference: fMS-Papers-8654-3

Description: Articles published in the Dominion and Evening Post (Wellington) concerning West Coast, its prospects and resources; Napier and its future; 30 month's achievements of the Massey Ministry (Dec 1914); Evening Post Jubilee - History of Wellington's progress (1865-1915); Wellington province - Big schemes afoot (Jul 1914) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 5 Mar [1931]

By: Campbell, Dorothy Beatrice, 1903-1975

Reference: MS-Papers-5814

Description: Letter written by Mrs Campbell, Feilding, to her aunt, Frances in England. When the Hawkes Bay Earthquake of 1931 took place on 3 Feb, Mrs Campbell was staying at a beach cottage at Waimaramara, south of Napier. The letter describes the earthquake and comments on its effects in other parts of Hawkes Bay, in particular Napier. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (16 pages). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph

Date: 1858-1951, 1958

By: ANZ Banking Group (New Zealand)

Reference: qMS-0097

Description: Brief history of the Union Bank in Napier; lists earliest bank officers and customers; describes establishment of agency, issues of notes, development of commerce and the wool trade Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 volume(s) (7 leaves). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (34cm, blue pamphlet case)

Date: 1933-1934

From: Furkert, Frederick William, 1876-1949 : Papers

Reference: MSX-4636

Description: Paper presented by Furkert to the Institution of Civil Engineers on the effects of the Murchison and Napier earthquakes on engineering structures in both regions. The volume also includes `The Influence of earthquakes on structural design' by Herbert Cecil Edgar Cherry and `The Design of an earthquake-resisting structure: the Domionion Museum, Wellington, NZ, by John James Booth. Quantity: 1 volume(s).

Date: [1957-1966]

From: Fuller, James Ferris (Brigadier), 1913-2001 :Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6167-04

Description: Comprises regional files kept by Fuller while at Defence HQ relating to the fluoridation issue (see entry under Place) Quantity: 1 box(es) (hollinger box).

Date: 1963-1966

From: New Zealand Seamen's Union : Records

Reference: 80-307-67/06

Description: Includes correspondence, minutes re Napier fishing dispute, 1966; papers re manning; conference reports, 1963; questionnaire for consideration by members of the New Zealand Wholesale Fish Merchants' Association and New Zealand Federation of Commercial Fishermen Inc dealing with proposals for survey and manning of fishing vessels; list of fish prices at various ports, 1963 Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1909

By: Napier Harbour Board

Reference: MS-Papers-2946

Description: Includes report (author unknown) prepared for the Napier Harbour Board on the question; most of correspondence in the form of clippings from the `Hawke's Bay Herald' Other Titles - Hawkes Bay Herald (Newspaper) Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript, printed matter

Date: 1972

Reference: MS-Papers-0995

Description: Letters and newspaper excerpts relating to conditions of work at Napier Public Library and to the sacking of the librarian and 2 staff members in Jul-Aug 1972 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (19 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and printed matter (photocopies)

Date: 1958

By: Cottrell, Violet May, 1887-1971

Reference: qMS-0574

Description: Also contains list of articles, stories and poems by V May Cotterell, and newsclippings relating to the production of the pageant Quantity: 1 volume(s) (77 pages). Physical Description: 20 cm (red box)

Date: 3 Feb 1931 (1931?)

By: A E A, active 1931; Yaldwyn, John Cameron, 1929-2005

Reference: MS-Papers-4375

Description: Poem contains a description of the Hawke's Bay earthquake, focusing on the destruction of the Napier Nursing Home and the resultant loss of life Source of title - From title of poem Quantity: 1 folder(s) (5 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Dr J C Yaldwyn, Wellington (91-35)

Date: [ca 1870-1965]

From: Connell, Marjorie Bertha, 1907-1995 : Seed family papers

Reference: 88-051-75

Description: Article re Robert Louis Stevenson (from The Sphere), 1965; `The Americam Hercules' by J G S Grant, 1870; invitation to dance at Government House, Oct 1921; telegram re Royal salute, Jun 1901; blank membership form for Early Colonists Association, 1873; newspaper aricle re William Seed and testimonial from settlers of Ahuriri (1965); birth certificate of Arthur James Seed (copy), 1958; Rabbit Nuisance Act, 1882; New Zealand Welfare League, 1921; `The Mate of the Lily' (book signed on title page by J Austin Strong); various poems (mss & ts); Christmas postcard from to Arthur from Nellie; St Peter's Church, Te Aro pew rents account, Aug 1872; drawing by Jos. D Strong, [18]96 cut out of a magazine; copy of a Hogarth lithograth `The morning after' from "The Rake's progress". Quantity: 1 folder(s).