Nelson Province

Date: 1851-1874

By: Monro, David (Sir), 1813-1877

Reference: qMS-1377

Description: Comprises letters from James Stuart Tytler, E W Stafford, George M Tytler, George Grey, Thomas Gore Browne, James Fergusson and G F Bowen Quantity: 1 volume(s) (35 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (carbon) (33 cm, red linen)

Date: [ca 1867]

By: Hector, James (Sir), 1834-1907

Reference: MS-0824

Description: Concerns Nelson district and includes report on Pakawai plumbago mine. Loose leaves pasted in at end Quantity: 1 volume(s) (unpaged). Physical Description: Ms (20 cm; ¼ brown roan, green cloth) Diagrams

Date: [1971]

By: Carr, W E Allon (Rev), active 1970s

Reference: MS-Papers-0666

Description: Survey by Rev Carr of the history of the churches in Nelson since the foundation of the settlement in 1841, with particular reference to Methodism; subtitled `with geographical, historical and inter-church reference' Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 folder(s) (24 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (photocopy) Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Rev A Carr, Auckland, Aug 1971

Date: 1854-1855

By: Monro, David (Sir), 1813-1877

Reference: MS-Papers-1734

Description: Describes farm activities and visits to Nelson also journeys to Auckland and to Christchurch and Timaru Quantity: 1 folder(s) (32 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (copy)

Date: 1879

By: New Zealand. Colonial Secretary's Department

Reference: Micro-MS-0766

Description: Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s) positive (84 frames).

Date: 1841-1843

By: Wakefield, Arthur, 1799-1843

Reference: qMS-2099

Description: Includes letters written on board the Whitby just after arrival at nelson, 17 Nov 1841 Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Typescript (35 cm; red linen)

Date: [1861-1865]

By: Hobhouse, Edmund (Bishop), 1817-1904

Reference: MS-Papers-3224

Description: Comprises letters from Hobhouse to Harris from Nelson re marriage of Bene Ngia-paru and Harika Oriwa (16 Jun 1865), re lease and church matters (1864), re effects of insect bites on Mr Lingard and efficacy of arnica (nd), and note in Maori with translation by Hobhouse for `The seal of the Lord', a catechism of confirmation printed in the England language by A B Pope Quantity: 1 folder(s) (4 pieces). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs and photocopy

Date: 3 Feb 1860

By: Gisborne, William, 1825-1898

Reference: MS-Papers-3081

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1857-1872

Reference: MS-Papers-2809

Description: Includes: Act to amend the regulations for the sale or disposal of Crown Lands in the Province of Nelson (1862); papers relating to land purchase and miner's rights for Andrew Kerr, 1857-1862; land orders for immigrants who arrived at Auckland from Port Elizabeth, Cape of Good Hope on the `Sir George Grey', May 1864 (Benjamin & Mrs Lanham, William & Rosalie Davies, James Davidson, Allen Marshall, William Morrison, William Bartlett, Robert Wilson, William Burton, William Daveny); papers relating to Captain John Holliday and land in Queen Charlotte Sound, 1868-1872. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, printed matter

Date: [1982]

From: Dakin, James Campbell, 1908-2005 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-2294

Description: Two versions of an unpublished article covering New Zealand Company's policy and selection, recruitment of working-class emigrants, and the origin and characteristics of those emigrants who arrived at Wellington, Nelson and New Plymouth settlements between 1839-1843. Second version, which is very similar to the first, is entitled 'The Background of the working-class pioneers; an exploration of the social and educational background of the earliest emigrants... ' Both versions include references, notes and tables Source of title - Transcribed from items Other - See MS-Papers-8222 for reference index cards used by Dakin for the articles Other Titles - The Background of the working-class pioneers Quantity: 1 folder(s) (63 leaves). Physical Description: Typescripts

Date: 1843-1869 (19--)

By: Heine, Augustus, 1859-1944

Reference: MS-Papers-1765

Description: Genealogies and notes on German settlers in Nelson and surrounding areas, with lists on ships on which they arrived; title given as `Arrival of German settlers in Nelson, 1843-1869'. Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s) (68 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (photocopy)

Date: 1868-1875

From: Craig, Elsdon Walter Grant, 1917-1980 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7888-111

Description: Consist of letters between members of the Helps family and their friends. The main correspondents are Alfred and Francis Helps. Chatty in tone, they are concerned with social life and events in Nelson and on the Collingwood and West Coast gold diggings. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1853

Reference: MapColl-830fbe/1853/Acc.17893-17910

Description: Includes electoral maps for Provincial Councils as well as for the first election for the House of Representatives. Covers much of the North Island and top part of the South. Detailed electoral maps of the following areas: City of Auckland; suburbs of Auckland; Onehunga, Howick, Panmure and Otahuhu; the Northern Division; Southern Division of Province of Auckland; Bay of Islands District; Province of New Plymouth and Town of New Plymouth; City of Wellington; Wellington Country District; Hutt District; Wairarapa District; [Blocks in the Hawkes Bay]; Wanganui and Rangatiki District[s]; Town of Nelson; Waimea Districts; [Nelson] Suburban Districts; Waimea East District; Waimea West District; Waimea South District; Motueka and Massacre Bay District; Wairau District Relationship complexity - For complete coverage - see 'Electoral districts, House of Representatives, 1853' MapColl -830fbe/1853/Acc.4425-6 on the National Library Catalogue for a less detailed map of all the districts. Relationship complexity - Photocopies of folded coloured maps bound into 'New Zealand Constitution. Constitution of General Assemby New Zealand' 1853 (fMS-188) Quantity: 18 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopies, black and white, scales vary, 50 x 67 cm. or smaller.

Date: Apr 1842-Jul 1843

By: Wilson, John Henry, 1797-

Reference: MS-Papers-3356

Description: Describes voyage to Nelson on the London arriving Apr 1842, living conditions and land settlement in Nelson; gives an account of the Wairau affray. Includes six envelopes. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (5 pieces). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs

Date: 24 May 1861

By: Handyside, Henry, 1831-1877

Reference: qMS-0911

Description: Report addressed to the provincial superintendent of a survey of the area extending from Hanmer Plain, west to Lake Sumner and north to Lake Tennyson. Surveyor for Nelson Provincial Council. Quantity: 1 volume(s) (67 leaves). Physical Description: Holograph (32 cm; ½ brown morocco, brown buckram) Illustrated with 19 pencil drawings and map of the area

Date: 1866

By: Otago Punch (Dunedin, N.Z.)

Reference: H-685-005/011

Description: Cartoons featuring New Zealand women, in relation to topics of the day. Quantity: 7 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 size photocopies.

Date: 15 March 1853 - [ca 1990s s- 2020s]

From: Frankcom, Margaret, active 1991-2023: Collection of New Zealand missionary and pioneer mail

Reference: MS-Papers-12917-7-7

Description: Lot description from Spink Auction House: "1853 (15 March) local part letter from John McKenzie to His Honour W.W. Stafford, Superintendent of the Province of Nelson (later Prime Minister of New Zealand) [...] The contents deal with a meeting held, probably to remove certain privileges from the Maoris. On the back is "with respect of cattle (….) Act at Motueka." Title supplied by Library. Arrangement: Delivered to Library in a Spinks Auction House folder labelled with lot number "2133". Quantity: 1 folder(s) contains letter, and supporting research documentation.

Date: 1860-1869

From: Monro, David (Sir), 1813-1877: Letter copy books

Reference: MSX-9643

Description: Copy letter book containing outward correspondence written by politician and Nelson pasturalist Sir David Monro, from 1860 to1869. Contains letters and business correspondence, letters pertaining to land purchase transactions,and descriptions of farming and pastural activities in the Nelson area. Letter script is written in iron gaul ink. Includes a alphabetical name to page index at the back of the book. Includes copies of letters to: Alfred Dobson, Mr Dillon Bell, C Goulter, John Fraser, David Fox, John Godfrey, Cajetan von Felder, Ferdinand von Hochstetter, Frederick Hulk & Co (London), William Thorne, Morrison & Co, Miles & Co, A B Monro, John Maxwell, Moffatt, Hugh Macilraith, Henry Monro, Patrick Macewen & Carment, James Rattray, Henry Sewell, R Waterston, and others. In a letter to Francis Dillon Bell dated 5 January 1862, Monro describes the recent wedding of his eldest daughter Georgiana to James Hector (see page 299). Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Letter copy book comprised of light tissue pages, 27.5 x 23 cm.

Date: [ca1860-1861]

From: Monro, David (Sir), 1813-1877: Letter copy books

Reference: MSX-9642

Description: Copy letter book containing letters, correspondence and some financial records written by politician and Nelson pasturalist Sir David Monro, circa 1860-1861. Contains letters and correspondence mostly written while residing in Nelson and Auckland, recounting land purchase transactions, local Nelson news, and farming and pastural activities in the Nelson region. Letter script is written in iron gaul ink. Includes a names list of 'letters posted' on front inside cover, and an alphabetical names to page number index at front of book. Title taken from spine. Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Letter copy book comprised of light tissue pages, 26.5 x 22 cm.

Date: [1860-1869]

By: Monro, David (Sir), 1813-1877

Reference: ATL-Group-00459

Description: Two volumes are letter copy books created by Sir David Munro in which he recorded his business activities. Quantity: 2 volume(s). Physical Description: Letter copy books