Places

Date: 1929-1941

From: Stowell, Henry Matthew 1859-1944 :Scrapbooks, nos 1 and 2

Reference: qMS-1931

Description: Contains clippings on prominent people, organisations and issues of the time in New Zealand Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Holograph Printed matter

Date: 1902-1941

From: Stowell, Henry Matthew 1859-1944 :Scrapbooks, nos 1 and 2

Reference: qMS-1930

Description: Includes clippings of prominent Maori people and issues pertaining to New Zealand at this time Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Printed matter with holograph annotations

Date: 1940

From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0028

Description: Contains lsit of Ngapuhi, Ngati Whatua, Ngati Kahu and Te Rarawa Pa Maori. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescripts

Date: 1926

From: Craig, Elsdon Walter Grant, 1917-1980 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7888-171

Description: Newspaper cuttings concerning the cases of John Rutherford of the brig Agnes, who in 1816 was captured by East Cape Maori, and of Barnet Burns in 1829, both of whom claimed to have been made chiefs. The cuttings have been taken from the `Gisborne Times'. Includes articles on early Pakeha/ Maori relationships and cannibalism and some handwritten notes on Hongi. The volumes are labelled `7' and `8', but no other volumes in this sequence have been found. Quantity: 1 folder(s) 2 items.

Date: 1915-1931

From: Best, Elsdon, 1856-1931 : Papers

Reference: qMS-0208

Description: Polynesian/Maori Voyages, the story of Takitimu Waka, Maori Customary Concepts and Tribal Narratives. Includes information on the messianic cults that flourished in the 19C; the battle of Waiorua (Whakapaetai) at Kapiti; Te Rangihaeata's stockade at Paremata; the death of Von Tempsky at Te Ngutu-o-te-Manu, and expropriated taonga in the British Museum, including Te Rauparaha's mere-pounamu `Papatahi' and Te Hiko-o-te-Rangi's mere-pounamu `Tuhiwai'. Comprises information on Nga Puhi `Atamira', and generic Maori tohunga practices.

From: Best, Elsdon, 1856-1931 : Papers

Reference: qMS-0209

Description: Tuhoe tribal narrative, religion, mythology, waiata moteatea, and whare-tapere practices. Tribal narrative of Ati Hau-nui-a-Paparangi including genealogies. Includes Polynesian/Maori Voyages (ie. Kupe) and the story of Takitimu Waka. Also very detailed sketches by major-general Robley (1840-1930) of Ta Moko designs and their names, probably modelled on Mokomokai. Information on the historic heke: Te Amiowhenua ca. 1819. Original place-names for Wellington given by Rangi Te Puni a daughter inlaw of Te Puni of the te Ati Awa. Quantity: 1 volume(s).

Date: 1959

Reference: qMS-2067

Description: Quantity: 1 volume(s) (11 pages). Physical Description: Typescript (27 cm; blue pam case)

Date: 1938

From: Cowan family: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11946-031

Description: Published by Whitcombe & Tombs, 1938. Also includes loose material laid and tipped in to the volume, including correspondence by James Liston (who also wrote the Foreword to the book). Liston's letters are dated 23 June and 5 July 1938. The loose material relates to Jean Baptiste Francois Pompallier, including articles and drafts about him, and a photographic print of a drawing of him. Also a letter from Sister Petronius of The Convent, Greenmeadows, dated 31 May 1938, written to James Cowan. This relates to the history of a flag 'Te Wepu' and to the history of the Catholic Mission in Hawke's Bay, 'Our Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions'. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed volume and loose papers

Date: 1846-1850, 1858-1860

By: White, John, 1826-1891

Reference: qMS-2202

Description: Includes index Relationship complexity - This typescript is identical to qMS-2203 except it does not contain the index Quantity: 1 volume(s) (288 pages). Physical Description: Typed transcript (carbon copy) (½ yellow calf, yellow boards)

Date: 1820

By: McCrae, Alexander, 1799-1861

Reference: qMS-1172

Description: Comprises copies of McCrae's diary (pp1-24); a similar diary, extending somewhat later, and perhaps complete, with variations in the text as if both were written from some shorter memorandum (pp25-39c); parts of a sea-diary, evidently in McCrae's handwriting describing the voyage of the `Dromedary' to the landing of the convicts (ie the outward voyage) (pp39d-39f); a list of native chiefs in NZ (pp 40-42); notes on NZ (pp43-49); some scraps of notes (pp50-51) McCrae visited the Bay of Islands, Whangaroa and Hokianga harbours and writes of his experiences meetingt Maori and missionaries and describes many of the personalities he met including Kendall and Hongi Hika Language - Some notes in Maori (pp 40-42) Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 volume(s) (51 leaves). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (34 cm; ½ brown calf, brown linen) Provenance: McCrae's sister, Mrs Thomas, sent the originals to Sir Frederick Chapman; this typescript was made by Miss Hardie in 1925

Date: 1834-1910

By: Fairburn, Edwin, 1827-1911

Reference: qMS-0710

Description: Reminiscences of the Bay of Islands, 1830s-1840s; letter from Fairburn's sister, Esther Hickson (1908); and extract on Hongi Hika from Carleton's life of Henry Williams. Records an early amputation of an infected leg carried out by William Williams, assisted by E T Fairburn, at Paihia, on a Mr Gray, a blacksmith, ca 1832. Mention of "first game of cricket in New Zealand" at Paihia, ca 1832 or 1833. Also contains detailed instructions for snaring birds including korimako (bell-bird) and sea gull Source of title - Title page Edwin Fairburn was the son of the CMS missionary, William Fairburn. Quantity: 1 volume(s) (54 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (34 cm, blue pam case)

Date: 1943

By: Stowell, Henry Matthew, 1859-1944

Reference: qMS-1929

Description: Contains notes dictated to G.C. Heron in 1943 shortly before Stowell's death about Maori history, tribal migrations and demography, prominent iwi figures, whakapapa, New Zealand flora and fauna and also Maori science Quantity: 1 volume(s) (11 pages). Physical Description: Typescript (26 cm; ¼ grey cloth)

Date: 1916-1934

From: Stowell, Henry Matthew, 1859-1944 :Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0062-10

Description: Includes letters to various people about Maori language, Maori history about waka, Takitimu, Tokomaru, Mamari and also places, eg Whaingaroa (Raglan), Hokianga, Otago, Whangapei, Te Waimate, and people eg Toi te Huatahi; also includes letters pertaining to Maori theology, colonisation and a poroporoaki Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescripts (with some ms annotations)

Date: 1839 (1951)

By: Mair, Gilbert, 1799-1857

Reference: MS-1477

Description: A description written in 1839 of harbours and rivers in the area north of Auckland and along the East Coast of the North Island and of the Maori people thereabouts Quantity: 1 volume(s) (20 pages). Physical Description: Typesript (26 cm; red linen)

Date: 1845

By: Bridge, Cyprian, 1807-1885

Reference: A-079-005

Description: A group of six red-coated soldiers (with part of a seventh on the far right) and one "friendly" Maori in the foreground, behind a low shelter, loading and shooting towards the extensive palisades of Hone Heke's pa at Ohaiawai. The palisades are shown with rifle holes continously along the base to enable firing from behind protection; the English soldiers and their companion, on the other hand, are having to raise their heads above their shelter to fire, with the exception of those on the far right, who are behind a Maori-style palisade. There is a flag flying to the far left of the pa. Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - title, date and signatue Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 166 x 237 mm

Date: 1845

By: Williams, John, -1905?

Reference: A-079-028

Description: Shows view from British camp of assault on Heke's pa. A collection of circular tents (and one rectangular tent at right), stands around a campfire in the foreground, with top of a larger tent visible in right foreground. A group of soldiers crouch behind camp fence in middle distance at left. Eight grass huts are close to the tent group at right, in front of hill topped by picket (group of British troops) which surveys the attack taking place in left background. British troops attack the palisades of the pa in two places. A flag-pole in the pa carries two flags, one a Union Jack. For description see: Barthorp, Michael. "To face the daring Maoris" (London, 1979), c.7. ATL has J. Barthorp's "To face the daring Maori" at P 993.1 BAR 1979. Artist attributed according to style and circumstantial evidence. Other Titles - Ohaeawai. Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - Ohaiawai 1st July 1845. 3 PM. - NZ; Unsigned.; Verso - centre - [Repeats title] According to Wises New Zealand guide; a gazetteer of New Zealand (1987 ed.), Kawiti also assisted at this battle. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, image 205 x 318 mm, on sheet 265 x 362 mm.

Date: 12 Mar 1827, 1993

From: Ollivier, Isabel, 1949-2020: Research notes relating to French explorers to New Zealand

Reference: MSDL-0043

Description: Transcript and translation of letter from Lesson to his brother, Rene Primevere Lesson, describing the voyage to New Zealand and the political situation with regard to missionaries and the Maori in the Bay of Islands area. Written from the Bay of Islands. Arrangement: The files are named using the original references and a language identifier. `F' signifies a French transcription and `E' the English translation. Quantity: 2 Electronic document(s).

Date: [between 1800 and 1845]

By: Vosseler, Frederick William, 1878-1959; Hongi Hika, 1772-1828; Heke Pōkai, Hōne Wiremu, -1850

Reference: Objects-0558

Description: Maker not identified. The pātītī (axe) wooden handle has a hole for string attachment at the end opposite the head. Conflicting provenance information supplied by Tony Murray-Oliver suggests the axe was associated with Hone Heke at Kororareka. Label on the handle has now gone, but according to the photograph of the object, this label read: "Axe belonging to Hongi. Presented by F W Vosseler, Wellington. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Axe with wooden handle 405 x 35 x 22 mm, and iron head 160 x 100 x 30 mm. Processing information: Description edited as part of Curios and Objects survey, 2022. Previous reference: Curios-028-034. Previous title: Maker unknown :[Axe or tomahawk said to have belonged to Hongi Hika. 1840s?].

Date: [1818-1939?]

Reference: MS-Papers-11556

Description: Contains two copies of a document, "The History of Te Rama-Apakura Greenstone Axe". This is made up of an English language narrative; an extract from Bay of Islands Maori Land Court Taitokerau, Minute Book 19 - Folios 65/73, regarding Te Rama-Apakura Greenstone Axe; and evidence of William Cooper. Only one of the copies has both an English and Maori language version of William Cooper's evidence. One includes only the Maori version. The document is typed on Tairawhiti Maori Hockey Federation letterhead. Also five loose sheets "Te Whatuiapiti" [Eponymous ancestor of Ngai Te Whatuiapiti tribe of Hawke's Bay]; "Maori language maramataka, which lists days for planting/not planting and other activities, according to the lunar cycle; "Ramaapakura Greenstone Axe; an 'extract from a sheet of paper handed by Te Kauru Hohepa to the Court during the hearing of claims to the above named Axe'"; blank telegram form; loose sheet with handwritten notes. Language - Whakapapa and some of the court evidence is in Maori Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescripts Processing information: Digitisation details - 27 digitised images

Date: 1847-1852, 1932

By: Puckey, William Gilbert, 1805-1878

Reference: MS-Papers-1365

Description: Comprises the story of Puckey, by his grandson, Archie Puckey, recording episodes in his life as a lay missionary at Kaitaia (1834-1878), his dealings with Maori, especially Hone Heke and Panakareao Nopera. Also includes extracts from W G Puckey's journals (1847-1852); and poem `Road past the mountains'. Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s) (2 pieces). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (photocopy)