Bell, Gerda Gertrude Elizabeth, b 1903 : Papers

Date
1832-1863, 1968-1974
By
Bell, Gerda Elizabeth, 1903-1992
Reference
MS-Papers-1564
Description

Drafts of biography `Ernst Dieffenbach: rebel and humanist'. Also correspondence with research institutes and publishers and copies of correspondence and other writings by Dieffebach.

Ernest Dieffenbach (1811-1855), in NZ from 1839-1840, was engaged by the New Zealand Company as a surgeon and naturalist. He explored around Waikato and Taupo, visited the Chatham Islands and was the first man to climb Mt Egmont. On his return to England he described in journals his experiences in NZ

Relationship complexity - Further research papers at 87-150

Quantity: 15 folder(s). 0.30 Linear Metres.

Physical Description: Holographs, mss, typescripts (mainly photocopies)

Finding Aids: Paper inventory which was previously available in reading room was removed on 29 November 2014 as it contained no extra information. A copy is available in the staff backfile..

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15 folder(s), 0.30 Linear Metres, Manuscripts, Holographs, mss, typescripts (mainly photocopies)
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Manuscript

Dr Bell's rough notes, catalogue cards and library cards

Date: 1970s

From: Bell, Gerda Gertrude Elizabeth, b 1903 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1564-14

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Manuscript

Miscellaneous papers

Date: 1839-1863

From: Bell, Gerda Gertrude Elizabeth, b 1903 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1564-13

Description: Includes Dieffenbach's ascent of Mt Egmont, correspondence on behalf of Mrs Dieffenbach re claim to property of her husband's in Taranaki; photostat of original and typescript copy of deed of the agreement of release between Dieffenbach and the New Zealand Company; Dieffenbach's writing on Maori grammar Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Manuscript

Letters from German Colonization Company re purchase and settlement of Chatham Islands,...

Date: 1842-1950

From: Bell, Gerda Gertrude Elizabeth, b 1903 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1564-10

Description: Letters from German Colonization Company to Foreign Office, England re purchase and settlement of Chatham Islands. Some notes in Dr Bell's writing, articles from journals. Dieffenbach's own writings on Chatham Islands. Article in German by Dr Bell on Dieffenbach's connection with Chatham Islands, 1950 Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Manuscript

Dieffenbach's own writings etc

Date: 1843-1850

From: Bell, Gerda Gertrude Elizabeth, b 1903 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1564-09

Description: Includes excerpts from `Travels in New Zealand', articles on ethnology, Maori poetry, notes in Dr Bell's writing of speech given to the 15th meeting of the British Association for the Advancement of Science, 1845 Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Manuscript

Notes from contemporary literature, J W Barnicoat's journal, New Zealand Gazette, The J...

Date: 1841-1974

From: Bell, Gerda Gertrude Elizabeth, b 1903 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1564-12

Description: Includes photocopies, typescripts and notes Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Manuscript

Biographical information on Dieffenbach

Date: 1836-1971

From: Bell, Gerda Gertrude Elizabeth, b 1903 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1564-08

Description: Includes information on Dieffenbach's family, family tree (German and English), his years at university, articles, notes of a radio talk by Dr Bell Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Manuscript

Correspondence with research institutes seeking information on Dieffenbach

Date: 1968-1976

From: Bell, Gerda Gertrude Elizabeth, b 1903 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1564-04

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Manuscript

Ernest Dieffenbach, rebel and humanist - Typescript draft with emendations and notes by...

Date: 1974

From: Bell, Gerda Gertrude Elizabeth, b 1903 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1564-01

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Manuscript

Ernest Dieffenbach, rebel and humanist - Galley proofs

Date: 1970s

From: Bell, Gerda Gertrude Elizabeth, b 1903 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1564-03

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Manuscript

Letters from Ernest Dieffenbach

Date: 1837-1850

From: Bell, Gerda Gertrude Elizabeth, b 1903 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1564-07

Description: Includes photocopies of originals, typescripts Quantity: 1 folder(s).