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Date: 1960, 1993-1998

By: Lash, Max D, active 1940-1997

Reference: MS-Group-0875

Description: Papers relating to Edwin and Ann White who settled in Waimea South, Nelson Also comprises corrected account of E Ireland's family history (qMS-1040), and Palmer family history, `The Palmer family of Milton Malzar' by Lash, in which he describes the history of the family before emigration, their voyage to New Zealand on the `Olympus' and their arrival in Nelson in 1842 and subsequent settling in Waimea East. Also copy of an article in an English newspaper written by Edwin White describing his experiences as an immigrant to New Zealand. Source of title - Supplied Relationship complexity - Another copy of E Ireland's `Family history' at qMS-1040 Quantity: 3 folder(s). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph, mss, typescripts and printed matter (photocopies)

Date: 1932

By: Jefferies, William John, active 1932

Reference: MS-Papers-7461

Description: Draft of `From Massacre to Golden Bay. Outline of its early development'; being a thesis offered for the MA honours examination, Victoria University College, 1932. It is divided into the following chapters: introduction, Native history and tradition to 1840, Purchase by the New Zealand Land Company, Early exploration with reports of the natives as they were, 1840-44, Discovery and development of mineral resources, First settlements and Modern developments Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph

Date: Feb 2004, Jan 2005

By: Rollo, Vivienne Jessie, 1933-

Reference: MS-Papers-8184

Description: History of the Palmer family by Vivienne Rollo; it is divided into three sections (1) an Island Bay childhood, covering the period 1933-1940; (2) the next ten years, covering the family's life and work in Nelson, 1940-1950; and (3) Richmond Avenue and beyond, a continuation of living in Nelson followed by the author leaving home, travelling etc, from 1951-1964. Rollo describes family occasions, holidays, school experiences, work, travel and study of the members of the Palmer family. Source of title - Transcribed from item Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript with photocopies of photographs Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mrs V Rollo, Karori, Wellington, Jan 2005

Date: 1 Feb 1861, 1885

By: Kenny, Courtenay William Aylmer Thomas, 1839-1905

Reference: MS-Papers-10112

Description: Folder comprises a Commission manuscript appointing Kenny as Captain of the "Picton Rangers" Volunteers. Document signed by Governor James Gore Brown with Prime Minister E W Stafford's Government seal affixed. Also includes newspaper cutting which notes Kenny's call to the Legislative Council in 1885. Article continues with a detailed account of Kenny's life. Source of title - Supplied by Library Kenny was a sheepfarmer in Queen Charlotte Sound, Commissioner of Crown Lands in Marlborough, Captain of the Picton Rangers Volunteers and Member of the Legislative Council from 1885. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Printed material with ms annotation Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Purchased from Smiths Books, Christchurch, Nov 2010

Date: 1997

By: Simonsen, Innes Ross, 1919-2002

Reference: MS-Papers-6112

Description: Comprises letter from Simonsen to Miss E Angela Hill, secretary/treasurer of the Friends of the Turnbull Library, thanking the Friends for sending him a free copy of Rachel Barrowman's book `The Turnbull Library and its world' and in return sending his address given at the dinner for the 40th anniversary of the Marlborough Historical Society, which discusses the history of the society and also includes some biographical information about Simsonsen and his earlier association with the Turnbull Library Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph and typescript with corrections

Date: 1885-1886

By: Paske, Edward Lake, 1857-1886

Reference: qMS-1633

Description: Comprises diary or report of a surveying expedition 27 Oct-21 Dec (nd) which left Nelson for the Marlborough Sounds via the Boulder Bank, Croiselles, Anakiwa, the Rai and Whangamoa in which Paske (presumably the writer) mentions meeting settlers and local Maori, food collected and eaten (including fuschia berries), records the death of Simon (a Maori) and the Maori reaction to it and other details. Letters from Lucy Jervois, possibly Paske's aunt, to her sister and brother re Paske's death (12 Jun 1886), and to her sister-in-law Amelia re same (19 Jun 1886); letter from Mr Jervois probably to Paske (snr). Includes court record re Paske being intestate. Also contains `Report on the surveys of New Zealand 1885-1886', by James McKerrow, referring to the death of Paske on a surveying expedition. Maps of the Clarence-Waiau-Spenser region where Paske died: (1) track on day of snow storm marked red; (2) Map of Canterbury and Westland with inset of survey area; (3) one copied from an original (very fine condition), `Portion of the Rainbow Survey District', copy C P Carrington, Feb 1887 Photographs of the region, portrait of Paske and photographs of the church and cemetery where he was bured and his tombstone Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 volume(s) (38 pages). 0.04 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and printed matter (34 cm; marbled end papers, ½ brown calf, brown linen)

Date: 1922-2002

By: Stace, Hilary Janet, 1954-

Reference: MS-Papers-7364

Description: Comprises reminiscences by Tim Rogers of his brother, George, a lawyer of Hamilton, with obituary; `The Three armchairs' also written by Tim Rogers, recounting his childhood memories; and notes by transcriber and donor with information about the Stace, Butt and Rogers families Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph, mss and printed matter (photocopies)

Date: 16 Dec 1841-9 Jun 1851

By: Saxton, John Waring, 1807-1866

Reference: qMS-1758-1762

Description: Saxton recorded both the minutiae of his daily life, such as food, crops he was growing, as well as observations on local politics, New Zealand Company affairs, negotiations between the Company, government officials and settlers and especially describes the discomforts and lowered expectations of being an immigrant. Not all persons mentioned frequently have been entered (see index for full list). Relationship complexity - Some original fragments at MS-Papers-0107 and typescript of fragments at MS-Papers-4417 Quantity: 5 volume(s). Physical Description: Typescript with annotations by transcriber (36 cm; green linen) Finding Aids: Index is part of collection (qMS-1762). Provenance: The diaries were intended to be destroyed at the death of the diarist. However, they survived and Dr F A Bett, whose collection is now in the Nelson Provincial Museum, transcribed the extant diaries. There are two sets, one in the Bett Collection in Nelson, the other in the Turnbull Library. The Turnbull copy has many annotations by Dr Bett, generally with additions to the text. It is understood that parts of the diaries were in Greek and Hebrew but it is not known how much Dr Bett translated or how much of the diaries he retained.

Date: [1853-1968], nd

By: Beauchamp family

Reference: MS-Group-0473

Description: Comprises correspondence to Harriet Broughton (1853-188), to Dot (Lillian Annette Beauchamp, later Coster) (1913-), to Joy and R S Beauchamp (1940-19) and other letters to other members of the Coster/Beauchamp etc families; certificates and ephemeral material also relating to members of both families, a diary kept by L A Beauchamp and one by Arthur Beauchamp, some genealogical material, photographs and clippings, some relating to Katherine Mansfield Source of title - Supplied Arrangement: Folder 22 has not been assigned Quantity: 28 folder(s). 2 volume(s). 0.40 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Messrs R and W Beauchamp, Upper Hutt, July 1996 Transfers: To Photographic Archive - Two albums (part filled), 9 mounted (1 framed) photographs, several loose photographs - To Other - To Curios Section : Two writing desks used by members of the Beauchamp family. Useful should a display be set up..

Date: [1957]

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Ethnological notebooks

Reference: MS-Papers-6061-36

Description: Comprises notes on old occupation site at Kau Bay, Pt Halswell, Wellington Harbour (with maps); map of the Greytown area; map, pa near mouth of Waitotara River; map, Ohawe Village, Waingongoro River; Melanesian greenstone adze, Bethune's sale; new type of patu from Western Marlborough Sounds (with map); melanezoid adze; Maori place-names of Croisilles Harbour, Marlborough Sounds (with map); a series of maps of the NZ Company's 1st general survey, Wellington district; map, native garden, on Owhariu Stream Arrangement: Notebook no 35 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (volume).

Date: 1812-1872

By: Gouland, Henry Godfrey, 1801-1877

Reference: qMS-0863

Description: Gouland made brief entries of the more significant events of his life from his birth, marriage in 1823, to serving in India and his arrival in NZ in 1847. These selections deal with his life in the Wairau, Nelson area (including Collingwood) and trips to England. Source of title - Supplied Gouland arrived in NZ in 1847 after serving in India and settled in Nelson where he held a number of official posts including Provincial Secretary, Resident Magistrate and Speaker of the Provincial Executive Council Quantity: 1 volume(s) (23 pages). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (35 cm, red buckram) Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by the Marlborough Historical Society, Inc, 1965

Date: [1970-1980]

From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection

Reference: 85-080-10/11

Description: Also includes brochures relating to ACC and self-employment Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: Nov-Dec 1848

By: New Zealand. Treasury. Nelson Office

Reference: MS-Papers-8202

Description: Page from Nelson government accounts volume, Nov-Dec 1848, kept by Stephen Carkeek, sub-treasurer Source of title - Supplied by Library Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph

Date: 1865-1888, 1890-1922

By: Seymour, Arthur Penrose (Sir), 1832-1923

Reference: MS-1870-1927

Description: The entries are usually brief, and sometime intermittent, but provide a record of Seymours political, financial and personal activities over a long period. Source of title - Supplied Politician and farmer. Seymour was born in England and arrived in New Zealand in 1851, settling in Marlborough, where he had a large run. He was prominent in Marlborough provincial politics, serving twice as Superintendant. He was also active in national politics, serving firstly on the Legislative Council and later as a MP for Wairau and Waimea-Picton. He was also a member of various Marlborough local bodies. Quantity: 57 volume(s). 0.30 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (Various sizes and bindings)

Date: [1954-1955]

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Ethnological notebooks

Reference: MS-Papers-6061-28

Description: Contents comprise notes on adzes found at Ohau Bay (Wellington); Waikanae, McCrae's Flat (Central Otago), Dargaville and Horowhenua; a greenstone spike 12" in length found at Arapawa Island (with map and genealogy of the Heberley family); map showing geographical features and the position of Maori Pa sites and kainga of central Wellington; map showing distribution of type IV adzes (Waitaha culture) of western Wellington from Palliser Bay to Foxton; adze found at McCrae's flat Otago. Arrangement: Notebook no 27 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (volume).

Date: [1945-1949]

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Ethnological notebooks

Reference: MS-Papers-6061-21

Description: Contents comprise notes on adze types for Te Hapu and Westhaven, western Nelson, collected by H S Prouse; Maori place names of north-west Nelson and map; map, Stewart Island; map, Northland region; Maori names of the hills and craters of the Auckland volcano field, with map; Waitaha fishhooks from Paremata Bridge (Porirua) collected by C H Hyde with map; additional Maori place- names, Wanganui, with map Arrangement: Notebook no 20 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (volume).

Date: 30 Nov 1845

By: Thompson, Thomas John, 1814-1900

Reference: MS-Papers-3053

Description: Letter from Thompson to his brother-in-law, Rev J N Garland. Part of the letter has a typed transcript. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph and typescript

Date: 1907

By: Atmore, Harry, 1870-1946

Reference: MSX-5166

Description: Pamphlet, `Nelson and the trunk railway system of the colony', sent by Sir Harry Atmore to Alexander Turnbull in response to a request for a copy with covering letter from Atmore mentioning it had been produced by the League and including further information about the reasons for wanting the railway to proceed. Includes 4 pages of text and two maps (1) Plan of Midland Railway, Kohatu to Hope section and (2) Map showing lands recently opened in Nelson district for close settlement. Volume has Alexander H Turnbull bookplate. Source of title - Supplied Other - Not in Bagnall Quantity: 1 volume(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph and printed matter

Date: [1970-1980]

From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection

Reference: 85-080-10/12

Description: Also includes some USA maps Other Titles - London A-Z strreet atlas and index Other Titles - This is South Africa Other Titles - Basilicas and catacombs in Rome Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1839-1996

By: Baldwin, Olive Ruth Frances, 1928-2012

Reference: MS-Group-1151

Description: Research papers relating to French Pass and D'Urville Island including land deeds and maps; Ngati Koatoa genealogy by James Elkington; tribal legends by Wetekia Ruruku Elkington; correspondence from James Elkington relating to Baldwin's research. This material forms part of the research undertaken for Olive Baldwin's trilogy on the history of d'Urville Island, French Pass, Admiralty Bay and Stephens Island in the Northern Marlborough Sounds titled Story of New Zealand's French Pass and d'Urville Island. Book one (1979), book two (1981) and book three (1983). History of the north Paraparaumu beach pioneer grave and the area it is sited on. A chronological account of the events that occurred in the area from 1839-1904 concentrating on the lives of the Henry and Hannah Field family, a history of the land ownership of the area of the pioneer grave and other information about the graves. Reports on geological and palaeontology samples collected by Baldwin from two groundwater drilling programmes undertaken by the Kapiti Coast District Council 1994-1996. Papers relating to the story of Hinepoupou. These include research papers, photographs, maps, whakapapa relating to the story of Hinepoupou and her swim from Kapiti. Publication - Story of New Zealand's French Pass and d'Urville Island. Book one. History, legends of French Pass, d'Urville Island, Cook Strait and their relation to the history of the areas of New Zealand, 1979. Publication - New Zealand's French Pass and d'Urville Island. Book two. Sea business: sea business relating to d'Urville Island, French Pass, Admiralty Bay, Stephens Island, Cook Strait, hydrographic surveys, shipwrecks, strandings, lighthouses, coastal transport vessels, 1981. Publication - Great New Zealand adventure, 1990 : retracing the legendary swim by Hinepoupou from Kapiti Island, across Cook Strait to d'Urville Island via the Outer Marlborough Sounds, 1990. Publication - Kapiti Coast : history of New Zealand's Paraparaumu beach, Paraparaumu airport and Kapiti Island : situated on the western coast of the lower North Island, 1993. Publication - Kapiti Geological/Paleontological Collection, 1996 Researcher, writer and historian Quantity: 16 folder(s). 1 box(es). Physical Description: Holographs, mss, typescript, printed matter, photographs and maps Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mrs Olive Baldwin, Paraparaumu