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Manuscript

Woon, William (Rev) 1803-1858 : Letter to John Whiteley and James Wallis

Date: 7 Jan 1840

By: Woon, William (Rev), 1803-1858

Reference: MS-Papers-1161

Description: Describes death of John Williams at the New Hebrides; discusses events at Mangungu where Woon was stationed and at other Methodist Missionary Society stations Quantity: 1 folder(s) (4 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph Processing information: Letter found in the end-papers of Williams, John. A narrative of missionary enterprises in the South Sea Islands... London: John Snow, 1837

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Bagnall, Austin Graham, 1912-1986 : Papers

Date: 1848-1986

By: Bagnall, Austin Graham, 1912-1986

Reference: MS-Group-1901

Description: Comprises three boxes relating to NZ Historic Places Trust; library survey (1959) with correspondence; papers re NZLA; papers re National Library; files re Bagnall's position as librarian, National Library Centre (box 5) and including correspondence, visit to Australia, National Bibliography file, manuscript in Taranaki Museum, Judy Hornabrook; Carnegie Corporation, library group papers; and a box of papers re the NZLA (box 6). Includes manuscripts of, and research material on, William Colenso; correspondence and notes on his history of the Wairarapa and files on the National Library. Further personal papers including correspondence, reports, research notes, literary drafts and printed material related to his local historical work, professional life as a librarian, bibliographer and author. Includes extensive newspaper cuttings collated for Bagnall's research into local histories of the Eastern Bays of Wellington and the Wairarapa. Source of title - Supplied by Library Librarian, bibliographer, author and local historian. Bagnall was Chief Librarian of the Alexander Turnbull Library from 1966 to 1973. One of his most significant achievements was his 35 year involvement compiling and editing the New Zealand national bibliography. Quantity: 25 box(es). 4 folder(s). 9.50 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, ephemera, photographs and printed matter Transfers: Collection as a whole taken into the Manuscripts Section, transfers made from there. - To Book Collections - 5 boxes of book catalogues and published material - To Ephemera Collection - 2 boxes of booklets and printed material - To Photographic Archive - 38 Black & white photographs, 10 colour photographs, and negatives (PA-Group-00656).

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Fox, William (Sir), :Rakawakaputa, Port Cooper Plains, 1848. [Postcard]. Reproduced fro...

Date: 1848 - 1965 - 1978

From: [Various artists] :Postcards of reproductions of original watercolours in the Hocken Library, University of Otago, Dunedin, NZ. [1970s]

By: Fox, William, 1812-1893

Reference: E-278-q-070

Description: Reproduction of Fox's original watercolour depicting the native storehouse at the Maori village, Te Rakawakaputa Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Colour photo-lithograph, 95 x 152 mm

Manuscript

Reminiscences of W Hampton Thorp and other writings

Date: 1838, 1846-1851

From: Bagnall, Austin Graham, 1912-1986 : Papers

Reference: 89-249-9/19

Description: Peace meeting between Thames and Tauranga Natives at the Puke, Waihou River, Apr 1851 (from the reminiscences of W Hampton Thorp) (4 leaves) The Great Barrier raid in 1838 by H J Thorp (3 leaves) Account of an exploring expedition to the S W of Nelson by Charles Heaphy (Extract from the Nelson Examiner and New Zealand chronicle, 7 Mar 1846 (18 leaves) An attempt to find a route into the Wairau Plain through the opening north of Ben Nevis in the waimea Range by Cyrus Goulter and W Bishop, 30 Mar 1846 (Extract from the Nelson Examiner and New Zealand Chronicle, 4 Apr 1846 (3 leaves) Notes of an expedition to Kawatiri and Araura on the western coast of the Middle island performed by Messrs Heaphy and Brunner by Charles Heaphy (Extract from the Nelson Examiner and New Zealand Chronicle, 5 Sep 1846 (53 leaves) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript

Manuscript

Te Kani Te Ua

Date: [1954-1973]

From: Fowler, Leo, 1902-1976: Papers and photographs

Reference: 77-014-6/04

Description: Correspondence, whakapapa, articles, research notes and photographs. Most of the letters are from Te Kani Te Ua to Leo Fowler between 1958 to 1966, plus some undated material. There is also a detailed whakapapa book relating to East Coast whakapapa and histories. Articles relating to Maori history and culture and Maoritanga. Also correspondence from A H & A W Reed. Language - whakapapa in Maori Quantity: 1 folder(s). Two black and white photographic prints of a kapa haka group - possibly Waihirere Maori club

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Colley, Mrs Lucy, fl 1907 : The life of the Hon Henry W Petre and Eleanor Walmesley, hi...

Date: 1907 (1948)

By: Colley, Lucy Anges, 1851?-1923

Reference: MS-0593

Description: Title continues:`...written by their eldest daughter, Mrs Philip Wellesley Colley (Lucy Petre)'. With notes on their children and grand-children from authentic sources and family papers; preface by JBP. Printed privately (1907). Comprises extracts from the book, typed in the Alexander Turnbull Library (Dec 1948). Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 volume(s) (viii, 58 pages). 0.20 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (27 cm; blue cloth)

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[Creator unknown] :[The Hutt river valley about 1843] [copy of ms map]. ca.1843.

Date: 1843 - 1939

By: New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey. Wellington District Office; Hall, Lance, 1899-1985; War Memorial Library (Lower Hutt, N.Z.)

Reference: MapColl-832.4793gbbd/[ca.1843]/Acc.7915;7918;8370;8371;8372

Description: Cadastral map, with topographic features, of the Hutt River valley from an area north of the Stokes Valley bridge to the harbour. Includes the road which runs parallel to the river. High Street, Victoria Street, Railway Avenue, and Hutt Road are named. The settlements of Richmond, Aglionby and Britannia are named. Includes numbered sections with owners' names. Clifford, Molesworth, Taine, Park, Child, Alzdorf, Hanson, Stokes, Dr. Evans, Riddiford, Dr. Dorset, Swainson, Barton, Compton, Captain Daniell, Colonel Wakefield, Burcham, Bidwill. Several areas of native reserve are marked as are the sites of a pa, Hughes' House, Masons House, Boulcott's House, Molesworth Farm, Aglionby Arms, Queens Head Inn are marked. Title supplied by cataloguer Hand-written along bottom of sheet 5: Photostat of plan in Survey office, Wellington. L. Hall, 1939 Quantity: 1 map(s) on five sheets. Physical Description: Photographic copy, linen backed, scale not given, 196.7 x 63 cm., sheets 64.1 x 45.2 cm. and smaller

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Walter Ennis Dalziel - Braewick (Tuapeka West)

Date: 2005

From: New Zealand Century Farm and Station Program :New Zealand Century Farm and Station Award applications

Reference: MS-Papers-8640-20

Description: The papers consist of: Application form submitted by Walter Dalziel; brief history of the farm and family; marriage certificate for Christopher Dalziel and Mary Anne Wighton, 1866; photographs (see below). The original owner of the land at Tuapeka West (later known as Braewick farm) was Christopher Dalziel who bought 100 acres in 1874. In the 1890s a further 630 acres were acquired. In 2005 the property was owned by Walter Dalziel, with his son Hamish being actively involved in the farm. Awarded the New Zealand Century Farm and Station award to mark over 100 years of continuous ownership by one family. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescript, photographs Includes 27 photographs - Tuapeka West school pupils (1880s) & group at school picnic (1910); aerial view of farm (1980s); homesteads (1908 & 1974); family members; wedding photos (several generations); Charles & Mary Anne with 10 of their 14 children (1880s); etc.

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Abbot, Edward Immyns, d 1849 :Dunedin from Little Paisley, 1849. [Postcard]. Reproduced...

Date: 1849 - 1965 - 1978

From: [Various artists] :Postcards of reproductions of original watercolours in the Hocken Library, University of Otago, Dunedin, NZ. [1970s]

By: Abbot, Edward Immyns, 1822-1849

Reference: E-278-q-068

Description: Reproduction of Abbot's original watercolour showing the new settlement in 1849 Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Colour photo-lithograph, 95 x 152 mm

Manuscript

Pickering, Charles, 1805-1878 : New Zealand

Date: [ca 1840]

By: Pickering, Charles, 1805-1878

Reference: fMS-Papers-3856

Description: Contains diary of a visit to the Bay of Islands Feb-Apr 1840 which included two trips inland; also detailed description of the natural environment under various headings, `Climate', `Vegetation', etc Source of title - Supplied Member of the United States Exploring Expedition of 1838-1842. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (82 leaves). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (photocopy)

Manuscript

Brown family : Papers

Date: 1841-1983

From: Australian Joint Copying Project : Miscellaneous Series microfilm

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-20-1877

Description: Papers of Charles Armitage and his son Charles (Carlino) Brown, who settled in Taranaki in 1841. They include a notebook containing a shipboard diary kept by Charles Armitage on the Oriental (1841), correspondence and official documents. Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

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[Various artists] :Postcards of reproductions of original watercolours in the Hocken Li...

Date: 1848 - 1970 - 1867 - 1978

By: Hocken Library; John McIndoe Ltd

Reference: E-278-q-068/071

Description: Reproductions of original art work held by the Hocken Library, University of Otago, Dunedin. Printed by John McIndoe Ltd, Dunedin. See individual records for fuller description Quantity: 4 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Colour photo-lithographs, 95 x 153 mm

Manuscript

Research papers relating to Tongariro National Park book

Date: [1844-1936]

From: Cowan, James, 1870-1943 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-11310-89

Description: Research papers and drafts relating to Cowan's book on the Tongariro National Park. Includes Maori legends and waiata from the Taupo area. Arrangement: A part of bundle 10 in original listing. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Manuscript

Handwritten account by Heni Pore about her involvement in the NZ Wars

Date: [1844-1927]

From: Cowan, James, 1870-1943 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-11310-141

Description: A handwritten account by Heni Pore of her upbringing and involvement in the New Zealand wars including her part in the Waikato Wars, Gate Pa and the Battle of Orakau. The document appears to be in at least two parts [numbered sequences] but with some pages missing. Has a MS inscription on a page near the back which appears to be written much later by Heni Pore [Jane Foley] saying 'more rubbish to burn for you to burn'. Also an envelope labelled by Cowan 'Jane Foley's Life (Heni Pore) Wairoa fighting 1863'. Arrangement: 29 in original listing Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Manuscript

Church of the Province of New Zealand. Diocese of Wellington : Records - Maori & European

Date: 1840-1855, 1934

By: Church of the Province of New Zealand. Diocese of Wellington

Reference: fMS-Papers-1432

Description: Contemporary copy of register of marriages (1840-1845), burials (1840-1845), and baptisms (1840-1844), of original register in St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington. Lists of Maori confirmations at Pipitea, Wainui and Waikanae in 1855 and 1856; list of births, baptisms, marriages and deaths in Kapiti parish (1845-1846), compiled by Rev O Hadfield for census of the Ngatiawa tribe; Wanganui church return for 1844. Includes a canticle by Robert Parker. Note, the names appended are indicative only. Researchers should refer to the contents as there are too many names to list. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (7 pieces). 0.01 Linear Metres.

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[Drake, James Charles] 1821-1865? :[View of the Pelorus valley, Blind Bay, &c ; from th...

Date: 1844

By: Drake, James Charles, 1821-1865?; Turnbull, Alexander Horsburgh, 1868-1918

Reference: A-108-008

Description: Inscriptions: At head of drawing: Probably numbered ; "No. 2" One of series of 8 drawings; see A108/007, "View of the Moketap ..." for information. Item missing from Library's collection, 1984 (noted as missing 1967) Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil and ink 174 x 259 mm

Other

Waitangi 1840-1940

Date: 1940

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

Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0066

Description: Contains a transcript copy of an account of events that happened at the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript

Manuscript

Molesworth, Francis Alexander, 1818-1846 : Letter to J Coverdale

Date: 3 Dec 1840

By: Molesworth, Francis Alexander, 1818-1846

Reference: MS-Papers-0457

Description: Letter to J Coverdale concerning land allocations in the Hutt, death of Mr Hopper, and imminent return of Mr Petre to England Quantity: 1 folder(s) (2 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (photocopy)

Manuscript

Colenso, William, 1811-1899 : Inward correspondence

Date: 31 Jan 1840, 11 Feb-30 Nov 1841

By: Colenso, William, 1811-1899; Petersen, George Conrad, 1900-1978

Reference: MS-Papers-4622

Description: Contains five letters addressed to William Colenso in Paihia. Comprises letters from James Busby, 31 Jan 1840, re printing and distributing of circulars; J Stuart Freeman, dated 30 Nov; Edward Godfrey, dated 27 May 1841, from Auckland, about printing work for the Land Commission; R Davis, dated 11 Feb 1841, from Waimate re printing of notices relating to land claims; Felton Mathew, undated, about firewood and requesting use of canoe. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (5 pieces). 0.01 Linear Metres. Provenance: Formerly part of the Colenso papers owned by George Conrad Petersen, who had acquired the papers from the Simcox family, and split it up for sale.

Manuscript

Hamilton, Douglas, fl 1986: Letters written by prominent early settlers and missionaries

Date: 1829-1845

By: Hamilton, Douglas, active 1986

Reference: MS-Papers-11000

Description: Letters from a number of prominent early settlers and missionaries, with envelope Letters appear to have been collected for their postmarks. On each letter there is a note re the handstamp Quantity: 1 folder(s) (13 pieces). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss (photocopies)

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