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Date: [1890-1965]

From: McEwen, Jock Malcolm, 1915-2010: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-6717-075

Description: Typescripts and photocopies of articles, `Maungakiekie (One Tree Hill)' by M H Wynyard; `Maori geographical knowledge and mapping; a symposium' by P L Barton (Turnbull Library record, v13, n1, May 1980); `A Sketch of Maori church work on the East Coast in early times' by J G Baker; letter with notes on Buin stone implements (1965); manuscript of Eruera Te Uremutu from the Polynesian Society library Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript Typescript with ms annotations Photocopy of ms

Date: 1897-1941

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

Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0042

Description: Contains notes, records and research notes on the history of the East Coast and includes a critique of Horouta history, extensive whakapapa and correspondence Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts

Date: 1979-1982

From: Dossier on Te Kooti Rikirangi Te Turuki

Reference: MS-Papers-9587-02

Description: This volume is about the Tohunga Toiroa and his predictions about Te Kooti. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (53 pages). Physical Description: Typescript and photocopies

Date: 1873-1876

From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0189-B040

Description: Contains a list of owners of blocks of land in the Wanganui district, and a number of narratives about; significant events in the history of Ngati Kahungunu, Moriori settlement on the Chatham Islands, events in Hawaiki and subsequent migrations and settlements, the burning of the Te Arawa canoe, and conflicts in the 1820s and 1830s involving Ngati Kahungunu, Ngati Porou, Ngapuhi, Rangitane, Ngati Tuwharetoa, Ngati Toa, Ngati Raukawa and Te Ati Awa Physical Description: ¼ maroon black boards, 33 cm., vol numbered 26

Date: 11-12 Dec 1874

Reference: MS-Papers-2520

Description: Account of a meeting held at Thames on 11 and 12 Dec to discuss payment for the Ohinemuri goldfield. The meeting was attended by Sir Donald McLean, James MacKay, Edward Walter Puckey and chiefs and members of the Ngati Maru, Ngati Tamatera, Ngati Whanaunga and Ngati Paoa tribes. Source of title - Transcribed Authorship of the document is unknown Quantity: 1 folder(s) (28 leaves). Physical Description: Holograph Provenance: No details about the provenance of the document are available other than that it was found under a pile of newspapers in a cupboard in a house at Te Anau in about 1975. How it came to be there could not be established at that time.

Date: 1800

From: New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs Centennial Publications Branch :Maps from Historical Atlas

Reference: MapColl-CHA-2/3/4-14-Acc.36517-27

Description: Identifies Maori tribes in the North and South Islands of New Zealand ca 1800. Includes: Nga Puhi; Ngati Whatua; Ngati Porou; Ngati Paoa; Ngati Maru; Ngati Tamatera; Ngati Terangi; Ngati Haua; Ngati Raukawa; Ngati Manawa; Ngati Ruanui; Ngati Toa; Ngati Tuwaretoa; Ngati Awa; Ngati Kahungunu etc in the North Island and Ngai Tahu; Ngati Mamoe; Ngati Apa in the South Island. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing on cream paper. Scale indeterminable. 65 x 44 cm. Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1800

From: New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs Centennial Publications Branch :Maps from Historical Atlas

Reference: MapColl-CHA-2/3/3-Acc.36516

Description: Identifies Maori tribes in the North and South Islands of New Zealand ca 1800. Includes: Nga Puhi; Ngati Whatua; Ngati Porou; Ngati Paoa; Ngati Maru; Ngati Tamatera; Ngati Terangi; Ngati Haua; Ngati Raukawa; Ngati Manawa; Ngati Ruanui; Ngati Toa; Ngati Tuwaretoa; Ngati Awa; Ngati Kahungunu etc in the North Island and Ngai Tahu; Ngati Manoe; Ngati Apa in the South Island. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing on cream paper. Scale indeterminable. 65 x 44 cm. Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1851

From: Pearse, John, 1808-1882: [Album. 1851-1856]

By: Illustrated London news (Newspaper)

Reference: E-455-f-084-6

Description: An account of a disturbance in Auckland after a Maori policeman had locked up a chief. The Ngatipaoa were involved with a haka on the beach at Mechanics Bay, and threats of retaliation. HMS Fly and its crew were also involved The article is on the page of a page from the Illustrated London news on the previous page of the album. Pearse has cut a rectangle out of the album page to allow the article to be read Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress, newspaper column, 160 x 84 mm

Date: Before 1854

From: Grey, George (Sir), 1812-1898: Maori manuscripts

Reference: MSY-2103

Description: Contains waiata, correspondence and traditions from various tribes. Includes a wide range of karakia. Quantity: 1 volume(s).

Date: 1943-1944

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. Centennial Publications Branch : Historical Atlas material

Reference: MS-Papers-0230-008

Description: Correspondence and letters concerning the history and activities of whalers in New Zealand during the early and mid 18th century. Mostly concerns activities in Northland, Kawhia and Tauranga. Also includes extracts of verbatim evidence from various Maori from these districts. Also includes whakapapa for the Kennedy family from Ngati Porou, and biographical information for the Kennedy, Mair, Clendon, Tapsell & other families. Includes census of Europeans residing in Northern District, 1846 (from Clendon mss in Auckland Public Library) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1939-1945

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. Centennial Publications Branch : Historical Atlas material

Reference: MS-Papers-0230-010

Description: Information re Peter Grant, Bluff whaling station, Weller Brothers station at Timaru, Molyneaux Station, Wybrow Station, abstarct from Joseph Price diary; Hokianga history; summary of information on early settlement map; brief notes on Mercury Island, Kennedy Bay, Great Barrier Island, Oahura, etc; list of sources for Hokianga; further notes on specific places in Auckland and north Auckland area; list of sources for area Waikato to Ngamotu; revised summary of Moku and Ngamotu including sources; list for sources for area Whanganui to Port Nicolson; notes on Pipitea-Port Nicolson; list of sources for area Ahuriri to Wharekahia; on - Wairoa, Nuhaka, Te Mahia, Waikokopu, Opou, Whangawehi, Wherowhero, Poverty Bay, Turanganui, Papawhariki, Makaraka, Tologa Bay, Tokomaru Bay, Waipiro, Tuparoa, Whareponga, Te Aramoa, Omewa, Rangitukia, East Cape, Te Araroa, Wharekahika; sources for Optiki to Tairua; notes on Ohiwa, Opotiki, Uretata, Whakatane, Whale Island; Matata, Maketu, Mokoia Island, Urewera, Tauranga, Matamata; notes and sources on Mercury Bay. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

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: [188-?]

By: Gudgeon, Walter Edward, 1841-1920

Reference: Micro-MS-0179

Description: Genealogies of Hawkes Bay, Poverty Bay and Northland tribes; index and some vocabulary included Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s) (ca 100 frames).

Date: 1800 - 1840

From: New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs Centennial Publications Branch :Maps from Historical Atlas

By: New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey; Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950

Reference: MapColl-CHA-2/3/2-Acc.36515

Description: Published map used by New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs Centennial Publications Branch in their Historical Atlas Collection. Shows tribal boundaries in the North Island 1800 and boundaries 1840 (shown in red). Base map - New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey, Wellington. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and colour map on cream linen. Scale indeterminable. 150 x 99 cm Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1840-1843

From: White, John, 1826-1891 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0075-113

Description: Transcripts of letters of Rev John Gare Butler and of his daughter Hannah to Governor Gipps concerning Butler's claim to `Butler's Island' (Motuihe) in Hauraki Gulf Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1904, 1920, nd

From: Cowan, James, 1870-1943 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0039-08C

Description: Contains notes about the Waikato theatre of the New Zealand Wars; contains waiata and accompanying narrative; contains whakapapa; list of mountains in the Waikato area, lists of Waikato tribes, lists of waka taua in Waikato area; notes about the Maori occupation of Auckland; notes and waiata about patupaiarehe (fairy people) Contains letter from PaitiniWi Tapeka of Heipipi, Urewera Arrangement: Material extracted from MS-Papers-0039-08A & 08B Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1890

From: Grey, George (Sir), 1812-1898: Maori manuscripts

Reference: MSY-2059

Description: Includes whakapapa for Ngati Paoa and Marutuahu of the Waikato, Tutanekai of Te Arawa. Also includes story of the death of the Ngati Tama chief Tupoki at Pararewa, Mokau. Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Holograph (photocopy) Finding Aids: See inventory for details.

Date: [1911-1940]

From: Cowan, James, 1870-1943 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-11310-74

Description: Research papers, drafts and correspondence relating to New Zealand history. Includes handwritten notes for 'The adventures of Kimble Bent' book, a letter from W M Fraser from the Whangarei Harbour Board relating to wahi tapu in the Whangarei region (particularly Okoihu Pa and Cowan's research notes on Okoihu Pa near Whatitiri). Also includes waiata relating to the Ngongotaha area 'The fairy chief's lament for Ngongotaha mountain' and typewritten 'Maori love ditties, or ruriruri' from Hare Hongi, and assorted notes about the Kaipara and Bay of Islands area. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 4 March, 5 May 1992 - 04 Mar 1992 - 05 May 1992

From: Maniapoto Archives Oral History Project: He Taonga Tuku Iho

By: Davis, Arthur Wharetotara, 1921-1998; Carnachan, Nikki, active 1992; Paahi, Te Waitere Jason, active 1992

Reference: OHInt-0085-03

Description: Arthur Wharetotara Davis details his whakapapa, tribal affiliation to Ngati Maru, Ngati Paoa, Uekaha and Ngati Maniapoto and his family history. Details his local schooling and notes that there was no speaking Maori at the school. Talks about sports, local picture theatre, his teenage memories including memories of the Maniapoto Rugby Club before World War II, his Army career and his World War II experiences in the Italian Campaign. Talks about injuries sustained during the war, loss of friends and notes the names of the Returned Servicemen in the Waitomo and Te Kuiti area. Details his work history building dams for 27 years. Talks about the loss of land at Waitomo, the creation of scenic reserves and of Waitomo Caves being taken into government hands. Describes in detail the history, name, carvings, poukai, associated families and buildings of his marae, Toki Kapu. Notes that the carvings were carved by Mr Maha Hetet. Talks about the sacred places of the area. (Note - some of this part of the interview takes place inside the Wharepuni at Toki Kapu Marae). Language - English and Maori Venue - Waitomo Abstracted by - Nikki Carnachan, Matiu Love and Robin Whanga Recorded by - Place of recording Nikki Carnachan Interviewer(s) - Nikki Carnachan Interviewer(s) - Jason Paahi Venue - Davis Homestead, Waitomo; Toki Kapu Marae Accompanying material - Printed abstract contains background information about the project, the project symbol and karakia. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-004449, OHC-004450 Quantity: 2 C90 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2.40 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-0746.

Date: 1883

By: Leahy, James Eugene, active 1883-1901

Reference: MapColl-832.1ecd/[1883?]/Acc.1797

Description: Map indicating boundaries of Maori lands and territories in the Hauraki Plains area extending to Thames and as far south as Tauranga Harbour. Includes the following Iwi references:- Uruopou lands now belonging to Ngatipaoa, Waitaha lands, Te Hakaipuku or Ngatikea land, Ngaiwi lands, Ngati Te Rauhea lands, Ngatihuarere territory, Lands of Ngatirotawa, Ngati Paeko, Ngati Tutea, Ngati Hotu, Ngatihako territory, Ngamarama lands. Some Maori placenames are hand-written on a printed, commercial map of what was then the Auckland district. Title supplied by cataloguer. Jas. E.L. believed to be James E. Leahy, fl. 1883-1896 Base map: Auckland, sheet 3. Wellington, N.Z.: General Survey Office, 1883. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, linen backed, scale indeterminable, 47.9 x 58.3 cm.