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Hunt, Alice Suisana, 1925- : Papers relating to Arthur Aris King and James Baxter Fleck
- Date
- [1870-1991], 2000-2016
- By
- Hunt, Alice Suisana, 1925-2019King, Arthur Aris, 1862-1943; Fleck, James Baxter, 1867-1939
- Reference
- MS-Group-0874
- Description
Comprises papers mostly relating to Arthur Aris King and James Baxter Fleck and life in Samoa.
Material relating to Arthur Aris King includes a series of newspaper articles by Custos (Thomas Trood), G E L Westbrook and by Spectator (possibly Trood or King), a collection of clippings about Robert Louis Stevenson, photocopies of school work and personal papers relating to Mary Vakanielato and papers relating to King, Samoa and the Pacific; `James Baxter Fleck, 1867-1939' in which Hunt remembers her father's life (2000) and `Reminiscences, Susana and Kingi' in which Hunt records stories she remembers for their descendants (2003).
Other material relating to James Baxter Fleck includes manuscripts and research materials, publications, and a series of Samoan postcards.
The publications are titled `Samoa 1917, Dear Mr Best: letters written 1917-19, from Pte James Baxter Fleck, Samoa Relief Force, to Elsdon Best, ethnologist, Dominion Museum, Wellington, New Zealand' assembled by Alice Hunt with additional commentary and a description of the geology of the Islands of Samoa by Dr Clel Wallace. Also two folders of original speech notes by James Baxter Fleck with related information, and transcriptions by Alice Hunt.
Also includes the publication `Greetings from Samoa: early twentieth century postcards and a tribute to photographer Alfred Tattersall: Hunt family collection' compiled by Alice Hunt. With loose photographic postcards which correlate to the images of the postcards in this publication. Some of the postcards are blank on the reverse, and some have written correspondence. Many of the images in the postcards were photographed by Alfred Tattersall.
Language - Some material is in Tongan; indicated on specific records
Source of title - Title supplied by Library
Quantity: 22 folder(s). 0.32 Linear Metres.
Physical Description: Manuscript, typescripts, postcards, printed matter (including photocopies), and publications.
Transfers: To Ephemera Collection - Brochures for the Oceanic Steamship Company and Island Tours of Samoa - To Photographic Archive - Album of photographs and loose photographs - To Book Collections - Pamphlets relating to Samoa - To Serials Collection - Samoan newspapers.
- Access restrictions
- No access restrictions
- Format
- 22 folder(s), 0.32 Linear Metres, Autobiographies, Clippings, Leaflets, Manuscripts, Pamphlets, Personal correspondence, Personal papers, Photographs, Postcards, Records (Documents), Scrapbooks, Serial publications, Typescripts, Manuscript, typescripts, postcards, printed matter (including photocopies), and publications.
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Clippings on a variety of topics
Date: [1915-1944]
From: Hunt, Alice Suisana, 1925- : Papers relating to Arthur Aris King and James Baxter Fleck
Reference: fMS-Papers-6704-06
Description: Articles and clippings mostly relating to Samoa; includes obituary for Susanna King, summary of A A King's life, articles, `The Good old times' by `Old Resident' (possibly A A King); `A Coral speck in the Pacific', article by C W Vennell (Sun, 10 May 1930); photographs of Bledisloe's tour of the Pacific Islands ((Auckland weekly news, 10 May 1933). Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Papers relating to Mary Vakanielato (i)
Date: [1920-1921]
From: Hunt, Alice Suisana, 1925- : Papers relating to Arthur Aris King and James Baxter Fleck
Reference: MS-Papers-6704-1
Description: Photocopies of school lessons of Mary Vakanielto for English, book keeping and music while at Tonga College (1920-1921) Language - Some text is in Tongan Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Clippings on a variety of topics
Date: [1870-1925]
From: Hunt, Alice Suisana, 1925- : Papers relating to Arthur Aris King and James Baxter Fleck
Reference: fMS-Papers-6704-04
Description: Clippings on a variety of topics by various people from the `Samoanische zeuitung', `Samoa times' and other papers; includes articles on Bully Hayes, Capt Harris, L M Isitt's islands tour, General Robin's opinion of the Samoans, R L Stevenson, Judge E W Gurr, second part of the `Great maassacre', Richard Williams, a trip to the Friendly and Navigator Islands, plaiting mats, Samoan superstitions, Dr Solf, Samoan customs, German annexation of Samoa and related topics. Writers include G H Scholefield, Dr Solf, Mr Neffgen, Mr Grebst, H J Moors, and G E L Westbrook. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
James Baxter Fleck speech notes and related information - Folder 1
Date: [1930s], [ca 2000-2016]
From: Hunt, Alice Suisana, 1925- : Papers relating to Arthur Aris King and James Baxter Fleck
Reference: MS-Papers-12198-3
Description: Folder of research material relating to James Baxter Fleck, including original speech notes by Fleck and transcriptions by Alice Hunt. Comprises: - Introductory notes with biographical details on Fleck and illustrations. - Published catalogue 'James Baxter Fleck: Jeweller 1867-1939: Catalogue 2015', compiled by Alice Hunt (Palmerston North: Manuia Books, 2015) Speech notes with the following titles and themes: - 'Palmerston North: The Story of a Young City' - 'Hokowhitu School, Palmerston North' - 'Notes on being in Hospital, Palmerston North, 1939' - 'Life in England 500 Years Ago' - 'A Cockney and Proud of it, too'. Source of title - title transcribed from item Quantity: 1 folder(s) 1 clearfile folder. Physical Description: Manuscripts, holograph and typescripts, including photocopies.
Samoan postcards
Date: 1889-1918
From: Hunt, Alice Suisana, 1925- : Papers relating to Arthur Aris King and James Baxter Fleck
By: Andrew, Thomas, 1855-1939; Tattersall, Alfred James, 1866-1951
Reference: MS-Papers-12198-1
Description: Folder of 48 postcards from Samoa with images photographed by Alfred Tattersall and Thomas Andrew. The postcards were all reproduced in the publication compiled by Alice Hunt 'Greetings from Samoa: Early Twentieth Century Postcards and a tribute to Alfred Tattersall' (Palmerston North: Manuia Books, 2016). The photographic postcards document Samoa, including historic events such as the cyclone of 1889, the volcanic eruption of 1905, and some are dated 1910. During this period Samoa was under German administration and consequently many of the postcards feature captions in the German language. Other subject matter depicted includes: - Volcanic activity, including lava running into the sea - Shipping, including naval vessels and fishing canoes - Shipwrecks of American and German naval vessels following cyclone of 1889 - Landscapes and scenery, including waterfalls - The build environment, including traditional and colonial buildings - Individual and group portraits of people, ranging from copra workers and to the king of Samoa, Malietoa Laupepa. - Natural history and indigenous costumes and adornments Some of the postcards bear the imprint of the "Deutsche Samoa-Gesellschaft, Berlin-Apia" Also two postcards not directly related to Samoa, one portraying two female subjects related to Women's Auxiliary Army Corps, and one depicting "The Mosque of Omar, at Jerusalem". These two postcards with inscribed messages from circa 1918, at the time of the Influenza Epidemic, by Olive Blanche King to her sisters Florence King and Amelia Cora King, describing the experience of severe illness suffered by the writer and her family, including mother Susana Key and brothers Edward and George. The postcards are mostly blank and not postally used, while some have messages and postal markings. Quantity: 1 folder(s) 48 postcards. Physical Description: Postcards.
James Baxter Fleck speech notes and related information - Folder 2
Date: [1930s], [ca 2000-2016]
From: Hunt, Alice Suisana, 1925- : Papers relating to Arthur Aris King and James Baxter Fleck
Reference: MS-Papers-12198-4
Description: Folder of James Baxter Fleck's holograph manuscripts of speech notes, along with selected typescript transcriptions by Alice Hunt. Comprises the following titles and themes: - 'London Fifty Years ago' - 'London, Sixty Years ago' - 'Two Glimpses of Queen Victoria 1876 and 1897 Parades, London' - 'Old Pubs' - 'Lava Caves in Samoa' - James Fleck was in Samoa with the occupation force in World War One and explored the caves described. - 'The United States of America' - 'Jewels' - a history of jewellery, description of works of art, and a look at the state of the trade in the 1930s - 'Work' - Fleck's thoughts on the subject of work. Some of the manuscripts are written on printed letterhead paper of the 'Palmerston North Social Study Society'. Source of title - title transcribed from item Quantity: 1 folder(s) 1 clearfile folder. Physical Description: Manuscripts, holograph and typescript, including computer print-outs.
Scrapbook
Date: [1884-1921]
From: Hunt, Alice Suisana, 1925- : Papers relating to Arthur Aris King and James Baxter Fleck
Reference: fMS-Papers-6704-01
Description: Scrapbook kept by King on aspects of his life and Samoan affairs. Includes photographs, news clippings on R L Stevenson, letter and clippings in German, card from Elsie King to her sister Amelia, household hints clippings, letters to King and his son, Arthur, discharging them from the Samoa Reserve Force and other papers relating to WWI, and other papers. Language - Some clippings and a letter are in German Accompanying material - King family tree from 1800-1991 Quantity: 1 folder(s).
James Baxter Fleck; his daughter, Alice, remembers his life
Date: Dec 2000
From: Hunt, Alice Suisana, 1925- : Papers relating to Arthur Aris King and James Baxter Fleck
Reference: MS-Papers-7771-1
Description: Reminiscences by Hunt of her father's life; Fleck was born in England, and came out to New Zealand in 1912. He served in the army occupation force in Samoa in 1915 until 1919 and married Florence, daughter of Arthur and Suisana King in the 1920s, moving to Palmerston North. Hunt writes of Fleck's work, life and interests there, includes the Fleck family tree, family photographs, a list of items in family files, donations made to various institutions etc. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Articles on Samoan legends
Date: [1920-1925]
From: Hunt, Alice Suisana, 1925- : Papers relating to Arthur Aris King and James Baxter Fleck
Reference: fMS-Papers-6704-05
Description: Articles and letters, mostly from the `Samoa times', on aspects of Samoan legends; includes contributions by G E L Westbrook Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Papers relating to Mary Vakanielato (2)
Date: [1914-1976]
From: Hunt, Alice Suisana, 1925- : Papers relating to Arthur Aris King and James Baxter Fleck
Reference: MS-Papers-6704-2
Description: Photocopies of correspondence, school lessons, genealogy, accounts and other papers relating to Mary Vakanielato and members of the King and other Tongan flies Language - Much of the text is in Tongan Quantity: 1 folder(s).