MANUSCRIPT
Lynskey, Molly E, fl 1920-1950 :A Short history of Taumarunui
- Date
- [192-]
- By
- Lynskey, Molly E, active 1920-1950
- Reference
- MSX-8129
- Description
Volume is a handwritten and bound history of Taumarunui written in Indian ink, which includes illustrations in oils and ink, and a panorama photograph of Taumarunui town taken by S C Smith. Text covers the period 1850-1925 and includes the early history of local Maori; settler Alexander Bell and his wife Katarina; Taumarunui railway and the development of the first township.
Source of title - Transcribed from item
Mary (Molly) Ellen Lynskey, infant teacher in Wellington 1920's-1950's. Volume was created as part of a teacher training course
Quantity: 1 volume(s). 0.01 Linear Metres.
Physical Description: Holograph with illustrations and photograph
Provenance: Donor, Anne Tuffin, niece of Molly Lynskey.
Three ink sketches and an oil drawing. Includes sketches of Taumarunui in 1901 and a Maori dwelling in the King Country (no date). The oil drawing depicts Mount Ngauruhoe.
- Access restrictions
- No access restrictions
- Format
- 1 volume(s), 0.01 Linear Metres, Drafts (Documents), Manuscripts, Holograph with illustrations and photograph, Illustration: Three ink sketches and an oil drawing. Includes sketches of Taumarunui in 1901 and a Maori dwelling in the King Country (no date). The oil drawing depicts Mount Ngauruhoe.
Click to request to view this item, access digital version (if available), and see more information.