Contracts

Date: 1936-1937, 1953-2017

By: Royal New Zealand Ballet

Reference: MS-Group-1156

Description: Files include correspondence, financial records, contract agreements, reports, technical specification plans, music scores, sound recordings, biographical details, printed material, photographs, ephemera, and bound volumes of media files comprising photocopies and printouts of reviews and press/media pieces. Source of title - Supplied The New Zealand Ballet Company was founded by Poul Rudolph Gnatt in 1953. Gnatt was the first Artistic Director of the Ballet from 1953 to 1962. The Company received a charter from the Queen in 1984 and became the Royal New Zealand Ballet. In 1998 the company moved into its own premises adjacent to the St James Theatre in Wellington. Quantity: 26 box(es) 280 folders. 128 10" reel(s). 91 7" reel(s). 46 5" reel(s). 25 folder(s). 15 volume(s). 3 compact disc(s). 6.12 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Manuscripts, printed matter, photographs, ephemera, and sound recordings. Transfers: To Ephemera Collection - 77 posters - To Ephemera Collection - 66 performance programmes - To Photographic Archive - See photographs in PAColl-8294.

Date: 1980s-1990s

From: Tonks, Joy, 1939-: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-12946-7

Description: Contains inward and outward correspondence relating to the research and publishing of Tonks' book, and contractual and financial records. Title supplied by Library. Arrangement: "Joy's books NZSO The first forty years 1986". Some material was grouped together with bulldog clips. Quantity: 1 box(es) containing three folders. Processing information: Original box has not been retained. Where clips have been removed, material has remained grouped together with acid-free paper.

Date: 1991-1996

From: Tonks, Joy, 1939-: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-12947-2

Description: Comprises printouts, photographs, programmes, contracts, and scores relating to the opera Hypatia. Title taken from original housing. Arrangement: Delivered in a file box labelled 'Opera : 'Hypatia' Performance etc N.Z. Int Fest 1992'. Quantity: 1 box(es) containing 5 folders. Processing information: Original box has not been retained. Some correspondence secured by extra large paper clips and rusted paperclips. Paperclips not retained.

Date: 1991-1993

From: Tonks, Joy, 1939-: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-12947-1

Description: Comprises business correspondence, biographies, contracts, and research notes relating to the opera Hypatia. Title taken from original housing. Arrangement: Delivered in a file box labelled 'Hypatia' Opera by Stanley Friedman Joy Tonks Julia Millen - 1992'. Quantity: 1 box(es) containing 2 folders. Processing information: Original box has not been retained. Some correspondence secured by bullclips. Bullclips not retained.

Date: [ca 1992-2015]

From: Tonks, Joy, 1939-: Collection

Reference: Series-7114

Description: Papers and material compiled by JoyTonks between 1992 and 2015, relating to the operas 'Hypatia', 'The Glamour Boy' and 'The Golden Salamander'. Includes newspaper clippings, contracts, musical scores, drafts, ephemera, programmes, brochures, business correspondence, 35 mm black and white negative strips and contact prints relating to the three operas. Title supplied by Library. Arrangement: Delivered to the Library in five file boxes. Papers were organised by type and date, with papers loose inside the boxes. Some material was grouped together using bulldog clips and paperclips.Original order has been preserved by the archivist. Quantity: 5 box(es) containing 18 folders. 7 b&w original negative(s) 35mm negative strips. Processing information: Not all names associated with this collection have been indexed.

Date: 1887

By: Dobson, Robert, 1852-1893

Reference: MS-Papers-2907

Description: Contract for carriage of frozen meat from Napier to England; signed by Robert Dobson on behlaf of 13 Hawkes Bay sheepfarmers; names, addresses and quantity of carcasses to be delivered listed Quantity: 1 folder(s) (4 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Ms

Date: 1900 - 1974

By: Elder, Norman Lascelles, 1896-1974

Reference: MapColl-832.4399gbbd/[19--?]/Acc.37574

Description: A base map, Plan of Section 23 Ngarara, Kaitawa S.D. Block III, near Waikanae, has been used to name fields belonging to the Elder family farm. Boundaries of the fields are marked on the base map with acreages and a few include the name H. Elder. The site of the Elder family home is marked. The property has the Waikanae River, Wellington and Manawatu Railway, and the Hutt-Waikanae Road as boundaries. A sum total of acreages was handwritten on the base map, Other names of landowners included are C.C.H., W.H. Field, Beachams. Title handwritten on reverse of map Waimahoe is the name of N.L. Elder's farm and the annotations believed to have been made by a family member Base map: Plan of Section 23 Ngarara, Kaitawa S.D. Block III Quantity: 1 map(s). 6 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Pencil on photostatic copy, scale indeterminable, 45.6 x 62 cm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS Papers 0699.

Date: 1900 - 1950

Reference: MapColl-832.4399gbbd/[19--?]/Acc.43552

Description: Survey map of proposed fishermen's reserve in Waikanae, comprising 11 one acre lots adjoining two proposed roads, south-east of the Waikanae River and parallel to the ocean. Surrounding the proposed reserve is Kapiti III block, no. 74, 63-6. The river's path to the ocean, a temporary channel, existing bank, bank protection and proposed diversion also shown. The Estate of Hannah Field and the property of W H Field are named. Stamp at bottom right: L&S series 11, sub-no. 25. Related to map of smae title, IRN 742048, but shows a smaller area and has less detail. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). 6 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Ink and colourwash on dressed linen, scale [1:6 336], 43.3 x 41.8 cm. Provenance: Dept of Lands and Survey Processing information: The expression of date corrected in the call number to reflect both unknown dacade and year.

Date: 1876-1877

By: Mangapiko District Road Board

Reference: Micro-MS-0709

Description: Relates to the building of roads and bridges in the Mangapiko District, Auckland Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s) (ca 55 pages). Physical Description: Positive microfilm

Date: 1901-1927

By: McLeod, Hector Norman, 1872-

Reference: MS-Papers-0154

Description: Papers deal with Hector McLeod Ltd (estate agents and valuers) re property transactions in Wellington; Wellington Brick Company; New Zealand Peat Oils Ltd; Southland Oils Extraction Syndicate; Anderson's Improved Cinematograph; Kino Ltd; and other business ventures; religious issues including Bible in State Schools League; local body affairs in Miramar, Wellington Some papers relate to his brother, Malcolm Daniel McLeod. Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 45 folder(s) 1 volume. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter Finding Aids: Inventory available. Transfers: To Photographic Archive - Photographs transferred 10 Oct 1960; postcards 2005 - To Ephemera Collection - Map of Miramar with advertising, 1911 - To Cartographic Collection - 26 manuscript maps (MapColl-Collection-McLeod).

Date: [1855-1933]

By: Ford, Harris, -1922

Reference: MS-Group-1360

Description: Comprises a collection of personal papers relating to Harris and Samuel Ford including ephemera, accounts, diary, notebooks, correspondence, personal papers, land deed, music scores for trombone, visiting cards etc Source of title - Supplied by Library Quantity: 5 folder(s). 7 volume(s). 0.18 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph, mss and printed matter Transfers: To Cartographic Collection - Map of part of New Plymouth relating to lease in Cutfield Road.

Date: 1904

By: Field, William Hughes, 1861-1944; Wylde, Henry James, 1850?-1933; Grover, Raymond Frank, 1931-2019

Reference: MapColl-832.4397gbbd/1904/Acc.36351

Description: Cadastral map of part of George Street and Bryce Street, Shannon, showing the surveyed section of George Street that is to be closed under the Public Works Act, highlighted green. Shows immediately surrounding blocks with numbered sections, those visible are all owned by James Wallace (465-469 and 439, 440, 444, 446, 448 and 450). Map signed by HJ Wylde, Authorised surveyor, 2 Dec 1904. Ink annotation on map declaring Horowhenua Council Council chairman authority for road closure (unsigned). Other Titles - Mount Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). 6 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on dressed linen, scale [1:1 584], 47 x 51.2 cm. Provenance: Donated by Raymond Grover.

Date: 1909

By: Seaton & Sladden (Firm); Elder, Norman Lascelles, 1896-1974

Reference: MapColl-832.4399gbbd/1909/Acc.37560

Description: Survey plan of Ngarara West 'C', Block 10, parts Sections 13 and 14, Kaitawa Survey District, near Waikanae. Part 13, (comprised of two areas, one over 20 acres and one over 1 acre), and Part 14 (over 24 acres) are highlighted. A section of the Waikanae - Hutt Road borders Part 13. William Field is shown as the owner of block 15 and another unidentified block. Norman Elder is shown as the owner of block 8 and two other unidentified blocks. Section boundaries are indicated. Signed: 'Seaton & Sladden, Feb 2nd 1909.' Pt. 14 includes pencil annotation '(21-1-4-) [acres] new area'. Includes other pencil annotations and lines and two dotted blue ink lines with arrows pointing northwest. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). 6 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Ink on dressed linen, part coloured, scale [1:2 376], 50.8 x 50.4 cm.

Date: [ca 1921-1960]

By: Moult, Eric Edwin, 1908-1995

Reference: 91-187

Description: Selected contract files for roofing, including that of the Wellington Railway Station, papers and contracts re fibrolite asbestos sheeting, stock books for roofing tiles, steel shutters and sashes, a wages book, and motor body fittings catalogues. Relationship complexity - Two other collections of E W Mills & Co Ltd are held by MSS & Archs - at qMS-1367-1370 are 4 minute books ranging from 1883-1965, and at MS-Papers-5343 is a small collection of catalogues, wages books and product publications Eric Moult worked for E W Mills all his working life. Quantity: 1 box(es). 0.30 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, printed matter Finding Aids: Preliminary listing available.

Date: 1874-1875

By: Levuka Wharfage & Storage Company Ltd

Reference: MS-Papers-0816

Description: Comprises report on wharf (1874); prospectus; form of application for shares; memorandum of guarantee (1 Jan 1875); memo of agreement between J M Brower and A Barrack and J S Bulters re launching a company Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s) (15 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss (photocopy)

Date: 1892

By: Field, Henry Augustus, 1852-1899; Elder, Norman Lascelles, 1896-1974

Reference: MapColl-832.4399gbbd/[ca.1892]/Acc.37571

Description: Survey plan of subdivision Ngarara West 'A', number 2, Kaitawa Survey District, near Waikanae. Native Land Court District of Wellington, order in favour of Mia Tuhata. Shows the boundaries of the subdivision, the Wellington Manawatu railway line, unnamed roads, the Waikanae River. Topographical information includes: Te Rere trig, swamp, bush, open areas and two named streams - Wai Mahoe and Tanginui. Signed by Chief surveyor, 1897. Written on map: OP12553; ML1491; 18250; 24520; WD1106. Field book number no.1586; pages 75-86. 'Entered on CGR Map by JG Wilson, 8.5.[18]92'. Map drawn on Lands & Survey template. Quantity: 1 map(s). 6 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Photographic copy, scale [1:7 920], 45.5 x 50.8 cm.

Date: 1923-1967

From: Thorp, Nigel, fl 1995 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5400-04

Description: A wide range of printed items from the West Coast region including Employers' Insurance Policy of the Yorkshire Insurance Company, receipts and invoices from local companies, rates demand (Greymouth), share certificate, Jackson & McGirr Ltd apprenticeship contracts for members of their families, letters from NZ State Coal Mines, New Jubilee Co-op Party, Bellevue Mines and other mines, Briandale collieries, Hassan & Party of the Exhibition Coal Mine, United Westland District MUIOOF agenda and report of conference 1954, 1955 and special rules (1924), telegrams, Cremation Society of Canterbury and other businesses (not all noted here)

By: Field, William Hughes, 1861-1944; Grover, Raymond Frank, 1931-2019

Reference: MapColl-832.4399gbbd/[19-?]/Acc.39079

Description: Survey map of proposed fishermen's reserve in Waikanae, comprising 11 one acre lots adjoining two proposed roads, east of the Waikanae River and parallel to the ocean. Surrounding the proposed reserve is Kapiti III block, no. 73, 74, 63-66, and part of Kaitawa Block IX, no. 9-13. The river's path to the ocean, a temporary channel, the other river course, existing bank, piling, bank protection and proposed diversion also shown. An ink annotation shows where bank is to be protected. Names on properties include Watson Brothers, T Fletcher, M W Donovan, Estate of Hannah Field, W H Field, Mr Donovan's house. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). 6 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Ink and colourwash on dressed linen, 47.9 x 43.6 cm. Provenance: Donated by Ray Grover Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - WH Field papers.

Date: [ca 1880-1887]

By: Gear Meat Company Ltd

Reference: MS-Group-0740

Description: Comprises agreements re land, power of attorney, leases and other matters Source of title - Supplied Relationship complexity - See TAPUHI for further Gear Meat Company records Quantity: 8 folder(s). 0.16 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss Provenance: Probably part of 87-080, a collection found in the IBM building. This group was in the Manuscripts & Archives workroom awaiting papers conservation treatment. Donor/Lender/Vendor - Found in Manuscripts and Archives Workroom, Jul 1998; probably part of 87-080

Date: 1891-1933

By: Ziman family

Reference: MS-Papers-1648

Description: Comprises letter book of Jacob Ziman, founder of Consolidated Gold Fields of New Zealand; correspondence, accounts, statements, contracts relating to it and West Coast goldmines and others, including Waihi Syndicate Ltd and to Humphries Scaffold Bracket Co Ltd. Report in German of Kotuku oil field, 1910. Also includes private letters describing situation of Jews in New Zealand, women's suffrage; miscellaneous family and business papers. Language - Report in German of Kotuku oilfield, 1910 Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 5 folder(s). 0.05 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and printed matter Finding Aids: Inventory available.