Hura, Maata Te Reo, 1904-1991

Date: [ca 1918-1970s]

From: Henderson, James McLeod, 1925-2013 : Photographs relating to the Ratana movement

By: Auckland weekly news (Newspaper); Dominion (Newspaper); Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949; Raine, William Hall, 1892-1955; Tesla Studios; Westra, Ans, 1936-2023; Whites Aviation Ltd

Reference: PA1-q-1157

Description: Album relating to the history of the Ratana Church, most likely compiled by James Henderson, 1918-1974. Contains scenes from the Ratana movement, some with accompanying notes. Buildings shown in photographs include the Ratana home and two halls at Ratana Pa (Piki te Kaha and Whare Marama) in 1922, a later image of the halls combined with three others as Te Manuao circa 1937, the interior of the Whare Maori museum (with faith healing articles), Te Temepara O Te Haahi Ratana (exterior and interior images), the Ratana Church at Te Hapua, an aerial image of Ratana Pa in 1846, a montage of images from Ratana circa 1939, and stacks of mail requesting healing waiting for response. Events featured are the opening of Te Omeka Pa, Matamata, in 1937, the opening of Te Manuao in 1938, and the funeral of T W Ratana in 1939. Also contains an image of a 1921 faith healing camp in Wanganui. Contains portraits of Tahupotiki Wiremu Ratana, photographed at a number of times from age 44 onwards, and Ratana family members Maata [Te Reo Hura], Matiu, Te Omeka, Te Urumanao (Te Whaea), Piki Huia, Rawinia (Winnie) and Te Arepa. Other identified figures include Maori Affairs Minister Frank Langstone, Mete Keepa, Patu Pere, Tangi te Pere [Makere?], Maori Affairs Minister Koro Wetere, Japanese visitor Daisy Nakada, Ralph and Flora Love, Tapihana Dobby Paikea and Maudi Rakatairi. Portraits of Maori politicians are also included, with Nga Koata E Wha (The Four Quarter) group photographs showing Paraire Paikea, Tiaki Omana (Jack Ormond), Haami Tokouru Ratana, Eruera Tirikatene, Tini Whetu Marama Tirikatene-Sullivan, Matiu Rata, Paraone Rewiti, and Iriaka Ratana, identified in various group and individual portraits. Tirikatene-Sullivan is also shown with her newborn baby and husband. Group images show Ratana constable Tiaki Rennie (Jack) with unidentified Ratana waitresses, a Ratana kapa haka group in ca 1934, Te Reo Puriwiritua brass band having their instruments blessed, unidentified Morehu, and Awhina (sisters) of the Ratana Church. Photographers identified include Tesla Studios, William Hall Raine, Auckland Weekly News, Z A Morton, Ans Westra, James McLeod Henderson, Dominion Newspaper, Percy Albert Godber, Whites Aviation, and [Pix?] Additional material includes newspapers clippings, a ca 1950 annotated illustration in coloured pencil and pen of the Pictorial History of the Ratana Church and the development of the Ratana Sign, a photocopy of church symbols, and a copy of a painting of Ratana holding the bible and Te Tiriti O Waitangi by Paula Novak. Pamphlet on The Treaty of Waitangi, statistics relating to Maori Religious Professions from the 1976 Census, and two copies of Ratana newsletter Te Whetu Marama from May-April 1973 and January 1974 and a photocopy of the cover from September 1955. Arrangement: Album contains two pages where film negatives and prints were attached with tape to annotated backing paper. These have been separated for conservation reasons and the material rehoused. Photographic prints and paper stored in interleaved acid free folders and negatives rehoused and stored in negative store. Photocopy of original page inserted in original sleeve to show original order and arrangement. Quantity: 1 album(s) red clearfile containing b&w original photographic prints, 8 photo mechanical prints, 5 b&w copy photographic prints, 4 b&w original photographic negatives, 1 b&w digital photographic print, 1 colour digital photographic print, and papers and cuttings. Physical Description: Silver gelatin photoprints, photo mechanical prints

Date: 1970-1976

From: Henderson, James McLeod, 1925-2013 : Research papers relating to the Ratana movement

Reference: MS-Papers-11670-05

Description: Inwards and outwards correspondence of J M Henderson relating to the second edition of his book `Ratana: The man, the church, the political movement' (1972). Includes correspondence between the author and publishers A H and A W Reed; memorandum of agreement between author and publisher; a copy of a letter to Mrs M Te Reo T W R Hura of Patea; correspondence between the author, publisher and Encyclopaedia Brittanica International Limited relating to a photograph of T W Ratana; correspondence relating to objections of the Ratana Church to the contents of the second edition. Also includes a letter from Judith Binney (and J M Henderson's reply), relating to a prophecy of Aperahama Taonui. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts

Date: [1939-1972]

From: Henderson, James McLeod, 1925-2013 : Research papers relating to the Ratana movement

Reference: MS-Papers-11670-02

Description: Includes letters relating to the early stages of J M Henderson's research from writers including Reverend A J Seamer of the Methodist Church of New Zealand; M Tane of Kaikohe; Bruce [Biggs] of the Polynesian Society; Michael Hohepa of the Ratana Church. Also includes correspondence relating to the first publication of Henderson's book by the Polynesian Society: a critical letter from Sir Eruera Tirikatene MP requesting corrections and replies from the author; notes made by J M Henderson in response to criticisms made by Sir Eruera; correspondence with the publishers A H and A W Reed; a letter mainly about symbols of the Ratana Church, possibly from Robin Aperahama. Further letters were written after publication of the second edition, by Reed: a letter to the editor of the Auckland Star from Te Reo T W R Hura, Tumuaki (President) of the Church and the author's response. Research papers include certificate forms for membership of the Ratana Church (Te Haahi Ratana); front page of the newspaper `Te Whetu Marama o te Kotahitanga' (30 September 1955); a booklet written by Geo.I Laurenson `Methodist Maori Missions yesterday and today' (1946); university essay written by Henderson as part of his Sociology honours course (1972) - `The world of T W Ratana: Mangai and Chief Executive'; script for a radio talk - `The influence of the Maori in New Zealand politics: The Ratana Movement (1)'; copy of chapters IV-VI from `How I was healed - a New Zealand miracle of Miss Fannie Lammas, Nelson' (1923); paper `Proposal for study of Maori religions' written by David M Taylor of the National Council of Churches (1972); papers relating to the final covenant (kawenata) of T W Ratana including a translation into English by Rino Tirikatene; notes on the last six months of T W Ratana's life, and his last kaupapa or statement of faith. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, printed matter

Date: 1972, 1991

From: Henderson, James McLeod, 1925-2013 : Research papers relating to the Ratana movement

Reference: MS-Papers-11670-13

Description: Comprises cuttings from a range of national newspapers, The New Zealand Tablet and the Listener. Mainly reviews of the second edition of J M Henderson's book `Ratana: The man, the church, the political movement' published in 1972. Includes a telegram of congratulations from Sir Eruera Tirikatene and the script for a radio review by Sir Charles Bennett. Folder also includes articles about the Ratana Church's response to the book and the author's reply. Further articles are on the death of the last child of the prophet, Maata Te Reo Hura in 1991. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescripts, printed matter

Date: 1971-1993

From: Henderson, James McLeod, 1925-2013 : Research papers relating to the Ratana movement

Reference: MS-Papers-11670-08

Description: Research notes on the organisation and history of the Ratana movement, correspondence, newspaper cuttings and other papers. Includes correspondence between J M Henderson and Richard Nunns; letters and photographs of Ratana Pa from Julie Usmar, author of `Te Manuao: political architecture' (1992); letters and an essay on T W Ratana by John E Groat; a report by A Gnanasunderam of the National Council of Churches on the birthday celebrations at Ratana Pa in 1972; notes on the organisation and beliefs of the church; transcription of a speech given by Mrs Martha Te Reo Hura (daughter of T W Ratana) in which she recalls her father's original calling; photocopies of issue 389 of the Ratana newspaper `Te Whetu Marama o te Kotahitanga' (1931); photocopies of an article from the newspaper, (translated by Rev Laughton) on prophecies on the coming of Ratana by other Maori prophets; transcripts in Maori and English of the last sayings of T W Ratana; newspaper cuttings relating to the Ratana movement, to race relations issues and the Treaty of Waitangi. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, printed matter, black and white photographs

Date: 7 May 1924

From: Original photographic prints and postcards from file print collection, Box 6

Reference: PAColl-5932-40

Description: Martha and Piki Ratana wearing Kahu huruhuru (Maori feather cloaks) and holding patu, on the 7th of May, 1924, before they went to the British Empire Exhibition. Photograph taken by Z A Morton, probably in Wanganui. Inscriptions: Verso - Ratanas beautiful daughters. Martha & Piki Ratana who are on their way to the British Empire Exhibition. The head dress of Piki Ratana is to be presented to H R H Prince of Wales. 7/5/24 Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1924

From: Tesla Studios :Negatives of Wanganui and district taken by Alfred Martin, Frank Denton and Mark Lampe (Tesla Studios)

Reference: 1/1-017026-F

Description: Group associated with the 1924 world tour of Tahupotiki Wiremu Ratana. Photograph taken at Ratana by Tesla Studios. From left to right, back row, Te Arepa Ratana, Mikaera Whenuaroa, Huia Boyce Whenuaroa, Pita Te Turuki Tamati Moko, Huia Te Okeke Whenuaroa, Peina Werahiko Tamou, Whiuwhiu Peneha, Tokouru H Ratana. Third row: Hamuera Te Urangia, Ngapae Aropeta Tamumu, Morehu A Perepe, Paikea Henare Toka, Waiaria P Moko, Timi Hahiwutu, Tariuha M Te Aweawe, Eruera Pairama (Ted Kaipara), Tahiopiripi Moerua. Second row includes : Kimiora Whenuaroa, Te Aorangi O Eketone, Huhana Toka, Mariana Hekenui, Te Urumanaao Ratana, Karitua Te Utupoto, Mere Te Kahu, Mihiterina Te Aweawe, Ripeka Ratana. (One person unidentified) Front row: Huatahi Taani Reremoana, Huuatahi Hawira, Piki Te Ora Ratana, Maata Te Reo H Whenuaroa, Iriaka Te Rio, Te Omeka Ratana, Te Akau Tamumu. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative