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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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- No access restrictions
- Format
- 15 folder(s), 0.30 Linear Metres, Manuscripts, Holographs, mss, typescripts (mainly photocopies)
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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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).