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Beck, Martin James, 1953- :Papers
- Date
- 1885-2013
- By
- Beck, Martin James, 1953-
- Reference
- MS-Group-2297
- Description
The papers and digital files mostly comprise historical research relating to settlement in provincial New Zealand. Includes:
A brief letter from David Lange to Martin Beck thanking him for an earlier letter (22 Sep 1993)
Digital files relating to the history of Punakitere, Taheke, and Otaua in the Hokianga, Far North.
Includes material relating to the McLeod and Mail families; Taheke School and Otaua Native School histories; and the Punakitere Settlers Cemetery.
Also includes an illustrated history of Hastings, and two image compilations of early Hastings up to 1930, and from 1931 to 1950.
Source of title - Supplied by Library
Quantity: 8 Electronic document(s). 1 folder(s). 0.04 Linear Metres.
Physical Description: Typescripts
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- No access restrictions
- Format
- 8 Electronic document(s), 1 folder(s), 0.04 Linear Metres, Electronic records (Digital records), Manuscripts, Electronic documents, Typescripts
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Letter from David Lange
Date: 22 Sep 1993
From: Beck, Martin James, 1953- :Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-8678
Description: Contains a brief letter from David Lange to Martin Beck thanking him for an earlier letter. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript
At the Head of the Taheke River in the Hokianga
Date: September 2015
From: Beck, Martin James, 1953- :Papers
Reference: MSDL-2471
Description: An illustrated chronological history of Taheke on the Tahake River, Hokianga, from 1870 to 2000s. Details histories of individuals and local businesses influential in the development of the settlement. In particular, it looks at the Taheke Post Office and Taheke Hotel. Quantity: 1 Electronic document(s). Contains copies of black and white and colour photographs, and copies of town plans and maps.
An historic image compilation of Hastings, 1931-1950
Date: 1931-1950, 2014
From: Beck, Martin James, 1953- :Papers
Reference: MSDL-2300
Description: A chronological history of post-earthquake Hastings from 1931 to 1950. Essay comprises an historic image compilation of Hastings' buildings, streets and local identities. Extensive use of black and white photographs which have been sourced from various publications and online collections. Local history is provided by Beck as context for each image portrayed. Quantity: 1 Electronic document(s).
Punakitere/Taheke and Otaua in the Hokianga
Date: 1887-1919, Nov 2011
From: Beck, Martin James, 1953- :Papers
Reference: MSDL-1993
Description: Compiled details of pioneers William McLeod and Mail families of the Hokianga. Also recounts the history of other settlers of the Punakitere - Taheke and Otaua region. Quantity: 1 Electronic document(s).
Island Bay: From the fisherman to the fish supply to the fish and chip shops
Date: February 2017
From: Beck, Martin James, 1953- :Papers
Reference: MSDL-3792
Description: A chronological history of Island Bay, featuring images and text. Describes the settlement later known locally as ‘Little Italy’, fish species, experiences of fishermen, and the proposed Marine Laboratory and Aquarium in 1924 and 1937. Includes a brief index. Quantity: 1 Electronic document(s). Processing information: File transferred from optical disc.
Taheke/Punakitere and the Otaua Native Schools in the Hokianga
Date: 1885-2013
From: Beck, Martin James, 1953- :Papers
Reference: MSDL-2242
Description: A chronological history of the Taheke/Punakitere and Otaua Native Schools, in the Hokianga, compiled by Martin Beck and Sandra Baker in 2013 Quantity: 1 Electronic document(s).
Punakitere Settlers Cemetery at Taheke, Hokianga
Date: 1885-2013
From: Beck, Martin James, 1953- :Papers
Reference: MSDL-2243
Description: A chronological history of the Punakitere Settlers Cemetery at Taheke in the Hokianga, compiled by Martin Beck and Sandra Baker in 2013. Quantity: 1 Electronic document(s).
From Hicks Karamu Junction to the Establishment and Development of the early Hastings t...
Date: 3 June 2016
From: Beck, Martin James, 1953- :Papers
Reference: MSDL-2529
Description: An illustrated chronological history of Hastings, Hawke's Bay, from 1864 to circa 1927. Details histories of individuals, infrastructure, and local businesses influential in the development of the township. In particular, it looks at the Hastings railway system, police and courthouse, post office, schools, and voluntary fire brigade; plus the Frimley Canning Factory (established by James Nelson Williams), and Hawke's Bay Fruitgrowers Association. First page contains an index. Quantity: 1 Electronic document(s).
An historic image compilation of early Hastings to 1930
Date: 1867-1930, 2014
From: Beck, Martin James, 1953- :Papers
Reference: MSDL-2273
Description: A chronological history of early Hastings up until 1930 written by Martin Beck, 28 April 2014. The essay comprises a compilation of historic images of Hastings' buildings, streets, local information, and reminiscences. The document includes scans of black and white photographs of Hastings, sourced from various publications and online collections. Beck provides local history and context for the photographs. Collection comprises two electronic versions of this history. The original draft and an updated draft, both compiled in 2014. Quantity: 2 Electronic document(s).