Biography

Date: 1998 - 1999

Reference: OHColl-1298

Description: Interviews with long-term residents of Lyttelton. Interviews with David (Dave) Lublow, Jim Hardwicke and Hilary Downer. Project received Award in Oral History funding from Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Interviewer(s) - Jenny Betts, Michelle Bradley Arrangement: Abstracts: OHA-4364 to OHA-4366 Quantity: 7 audiocassette(s). 3 Interview(s). 3 printed abstract(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete. Search dates: 1998 - 1999

Date: 1995, 2017

By: Ted Gilberd Literary Trust

Reference: ATL-Group-00340

Description: Comprises twenty five essays, a folder of information about the 1995 essay competition, a folder of completed entry forms and a folder of judges' reports. Also includes essay entries, including application forms, submitted to the 2017 Ted Gilberd Literary Trust World War One Essay Competition. Source of title - Supplied Relationship complexity - NZ Society of Genealogists Sesquicentennial essay competition at MS-Papers-4280 Ted Gilberd Literary Trust provides the means to encourage and promote the writing and or publishing of family history by members of the NZ Society of Genealogists. Essay themes are women, children, occupation, rural life or urban life, and World War One. Quantity: 28 folder(s). 0.26 Linear Metres. 34 Electronic document(s). 8 electronic scan(s). Physical Description: Typescripts mss and printed matter

By: Barr, John Manson, 1904-1993

Reference: OHColl-0191

Description: Quantity: 13.

Date: [1980-2001]

From: McLeod, Jennifer Helen, 1941-2022: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-7349-237

Description: Piece headed `Brats in the bush' about local noisy neighbours; introduction to `Turangalila symphony' by Messiaen; `A Composer's choice' and address delivered at Louisville (1987); paper given to the Composition Panel, QEII Arts Council (1988); essays on childhood, women in music and `Cocks crow'; and `The Arts & humanities; some bearings, observations and suggestions' written for a panel meeting at the newly formed Academy of the Humanities (26 Jun 1993) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 2010

From: McLeod, Jennifer Helen, 1941-2022: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-12580-19

Description: Comprises three master copies (only one appears complete) and one bound version of a visual timeline of Hōhepa Te Umuroa’s life with a bi-lingual narrative in verse form and foreword. Probably the basis of the opera titled 'Hōhepa', that McLeod completed in 2012. Images are from various sources (some attributed) and include a variety of formats, including photographs, maps and illustrations. Hōhepa Te Umuroa was from the Whanganui River (Ngati Hau of Te Ati Haunui-a-Paparangi). He was convicted for armed resistance in the Wellington area in 1846 and transported to a penal colony in Tasmania. His grave was discovered in 1985 and his remains were repatriated to Aotearoa New Zealand and reburied in 1988 at Roma cemetery in Jerusalem. McLeod gained permission from the iwi to tell his story in operatic form. Arrangement: Donated in a folder (not retained). Transcription from front of folder reads: "HOHEPA The life, times and return of Hohepa Te Umuroa MASTER COPIES". Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript (colour)

Date: February 2011

From: McLeod, Jennifer Helen, 1941-2022: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-12580-50

Description: Comprises master copy of a visual timeline of Hohepa Te Umuroa’s life with a bi-lingual narrative in verse form and foreword. Also included are notes about the master copy and printing. Probably the basis of the opera titled 'Hohepa', that McLeod completed in 2012. Images are from various sources (some attributed) and include a variety of formats, including photographs, maps and illustrations. Hohepa Te Umuroa was from the Whanganui River (Ngati Hau of Te Ati Haunui-a-Paparangi). He was convicted for armed resistance in the Wellington area in 1846 and transported to a penal colony in Tasmania. His grave was discovered in 1985 and his remains were repatriated to Aotearoa New Zealand and reburied in 1988 at Roma cemetery in Jerusalem. McLeod gained permission from the iwi to tell his story in operatic form. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript (colour)

Date: Dec 1906-May 1907

From: Keys, Ben, 1878-1951 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0407-23

Description: Letters from Keys to family and friends providing detailed information about his travels through the lower North Island on Maori Land Court business; there are detailed descriptions of the countryside and townships which Keys travels through, and discussions of people that he meets; there are also discussions of Maori practices and customs that he experiences and his impressions of them; there is also information about Keys' work in the Maori Land Court Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1900-1950

From: Cowan family: Collection

Reference: fMS-Papers-11946-007

Description: Papers, publications, photographs and a postcard relating to Henry Stowell (also known as Hare Hongi). Includes articles, whakapapa and a waiata relating to Stowell's wife's grandmother, Mere Ngamai (Mere Ngamai o te Wharepouri, 1804-1852). This is a photocopy of a painting by Eileen Cowan, with words of a waiata composed by Mere Ngamai which is "a chant of adoration for Mount Egmont" with a translation by James Cowan, and whakapapa of Mere Ngamai. Also includes a postcard of a shining cuckoo/pipiwharauroa, an obituary of Sir James Carroll circa 1926, whakapapa relating to Stowell, Maori grammar notes created by Stowell for his teaching, and a copy of a picture of the iron gunboat Rangiriri. The publications comprise: 'The Hocart papers in the Turnbull Library' by C R H Taylor, published in 1950, and 'New Zealand Centennial 1840-1940' published by the New Zealand Government Department of Tourist and Publicity in 1940. Also includes annotated sheet music for 'Sarabande and allegro' which has a cutting of a picture of Llewellyn Jones attached. The photographs comprise an image of a kiwi, a portrait of James Cowan circa 1940, two portraits of Henry Stowell (the prints are wrapped in an annotated article about Sir James Carroll), a portrait of Henry Stowell and Sir James Carroll circa 1916, and a portrait of Henry Stowell circa 1900. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 6 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: One folder of manuscript material, two publications, and six black & white photographic prints. Transfers: Medallion at Curios-051-005. - Painting by T Ryan at A-472-001.. Processing information: Materials separated for reasons of preservation and storage.

Date: 1970-1994

By: Pascoe, Sara Tun, 1944-

Reference: MS-Papers-5142

Description: Contains letters to Sara Pascoe, dated 1992-1994, from various people giving their impressions and memories of her father, John Pascoe. These letters were written in response to a request by Sara Pascoe for information about John Pascoe as part of her research for a biography she is writing about him. Also contains a copy of an account written by John Pascoe detailing his experiences travelling to Burma in 1970 to bring Sara and her child back to New Zealand. Source of title - Supplied title Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and typescript (photocopies) Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Sara Pascoe, Upper Hutt, 1994

Date: May-Nov 1907

From: Keys, Ben, 1878-1951 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0407-24

Description: Contains numerous letters from Keys to friends and family members that provide detailed information about his travels through the lower North Island, and through the Far North; there are detailed descriptions of the countryside which Keys travels through, and discussions of people that he meets; there are also discussions of Maori customs and practicees that he experiences and his impressions of them; there are also some comments about the work that Keys undertakes in the Maori Land Courts Page 86 has been removed from the letterbook Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: [ca 1886-1977]

By: Barr, John Manson, 1904-1993

Reference: 77-221

Description: Comprises research material compiled by Barr for a biography of Joseph Gordon Coates and includes correspondence with W B Sutch, letters, miscellaneous material and an illuminated address given to Coates Includes notebook by Barr, `Notes of the memories of various people who were associated with late Hon J G Coates'; clippings on the opening of the Coates Memorial Church at Matakohe; correspondence between Barr and W B Sutch (1969-1975); miscellaneous correspondence (1969-1975); correspondence with R M Campbell with notes (1968-1973); notes (pp 5-30) including Maori friends of the Coates family, Douglas Hill, Edward and Thomas Coates, Charles H Porritt, Des Coates, William Betts, W B Souter, T E Coates, P I Wilkinson, J P Hare Crispe, Ian Cameron, R A Hill, W R Fee and others; further miscellaneous correspondence; `Reminiscences of....Coates' by M H Harding (1954); photocopies of correspondence and diaries (1886-1890) Source of title - Supplied Relationship complexity - See further material relating to Barr and J G Coates on TAPUHI Barr planned to write a biography of Joseph Gordon Coates Quantity: 11 folder(s). 0.13 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and typescripts Transfers: To Photographic Archive - Album of photographs probably taken by Mrs Marjorie Coates as she accompanied her husband through various parts of NZ; also photograph of Coates and Sir Francis Bell outside 10 Downing St (1926).

Date: 1922-2002

By: Stace, Hilary Janet, 1954-

Reference: MS-Papers-7364

Description: Comprises reminiscences by Tim Rogers of his brother, George, a lawyer of Hamilton, with obituary; `The Three armchairs' also written by Tim Rogers, recounting his childhood memories; and notes by transcriber and donor with information about the Stace, Butt and Rogers families Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph, mss and printed matter (photocopies)

Date: [1968-1971]

From: Wederell, Denis Richmond, fl 1976 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1655-5/05

Description: Consists of 6800 words [towards a biography on R D Muldoon]

Date: [ca 1950]

By: McHale, J, active 1950

Reference: MS-Papers-2713

Description: `From pioneer days to centennial year' by J McHale of Burwood, written ca 1950 recounts the story of Mr & Mrs McHale, and their four children, in particular Harry McHale. The family commenced their voyage from Bristol to Lyttelton on the `Cashmere' in 1859. An epidemic of measles broke out and the ship returned to England. Mrs McHale and 3 children (including Harry) were put ashore while Mr McHale and the elder son continued onto New Zealand on the `Cashmere'; Mrs McHale and children came onto New Zealand in the `Zealandia' a few months later. The family first settled at Pigeon Bay. Mr McHale obtained work as a carpenter erecting new buildings for Mr Montgomery's sawmilling business. After a year or two McHale bought land at Little Akaloa at a small bay called Raupo Bay. Also `Memoirs of Pigeon Bay' by H J McHale, pioneer (mss in pencil). Covers events in his life from 1859-1862 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (5 & 9 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss & typescript

Date: 1890-1920

From: Australian Joint Copying Project : Miscellaneous Series microfilm

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-20-1978

Description: Literary and business correspondence Other Titles - From boundary rider to prime minister Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

Date: 1942-1947

From: Pacific Manuscripts Bureau : Records of the Pacific Area

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-08-0517

Description: Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s). Finding Aids: Full description in inventory, also in "Complete annotated catalogue" (Canberra : PMB, 1991) which has an index.

Date: 1977-1979

By: Russell, Arthur, 1908-

Reference: MS-Papers-2494

Description: A biography of Macnamara Russell (1836-1899) based on papers inherited by his grandson, Arthur Russell. Macnamara spent most of his life in Australia, but lived in New Zealand (Dunedin and Auckland) from 1863-1868 Accompanying material - Genealogical chart Quantity: 1 folder(s) (202 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (photocopy)

Date: 1985-1986

From: Cairns, Keith Raymond 1925-1987 : Research papers relating to the Wairarapa, particularly archaeology and Maori history

Reference: 88-070-02/05

Description: Contains printed death notices, requeims and biographical notes about Monsignor Nicholas Moore, a Catholic priest Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1937, 1939

Reference: MS-Papers-0821

Description: Comprises `Herman Melville, mutineer' by J Earnshaw (1937) sent to the `Atlantic monthly' but not published; and `Herman Melville in the Pacific' by I Leeson (1939) (typescript of article sent to the `Philological quarterly', Iowa) Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s) (10, 16 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (photocopy)

Date: 1995

From: Patete family : Diaries and other papers relating to Haimona Patete

Reference: MS-Papers-5689-013

Description: Biography of Haimona Patete, written for DNZB III; contains footnotes that are not included in the published version. Quantity: 1 folder(s).